Join us for the National Volunteer Week Proclamation!

National Volunteer Week is coming up on April 21-27. As a way to recognize the incredible contributions that City volunteers make, Mayor Arndt will read a proclamation on April 16. Help us fill City Council chambers with the love of volunteers--Join us from 4:45-5:15 for the reading.

The Gardens on Spring Creek will be offering complimentary virtual classes during National Volunteer Week!

Converting Your Irrigation System: Spray to Drip from 10 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, April 20th. Click this link to learn more and register through Engage.

Waterwise Landscaping from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 20th. Click this link to learn more and register through Engage.

Guess Who Came to Dinner? from 10 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, April 27th. Click this link to learn more and register through Engage.

Space is limited, so sign up quickly!

Help with a National Volunteer Week Fence Removal at Coyote Ridge Natural Area!

This event will be held on Monday, April 22nd from 8:30am-12:30pm. There are only 30 spots, so sign up quickly!

The purpose of the project is to remove a couple thousand feet of barbed wire fencing along an old property line. This will better delineate the Natural Area boundary as well as be more wildlife-friendly. Volunteers will help remove and repair fencing to support natural wildlife corridors along the foothills. Activities are appropriate for volunteers ages 12 and up and it's a great way to get to know more about your Natural Areas and give back to these public lands during National Volunteer Week and Earth Day.

Join Tyler Davis for a behind the scenes tour of The Lincoln Center!

Tyler will be hosting an exclusive tour during National Volunteer Week. This is an incredible opportunity to see what The Lincoln Center is like behind the stage. There will also be an opportunity to see how they get ready for a new show. Everyone here at the City is so appreciative of our volunteers' work, so we want to share our appreciation with unique and exciting opportunities such as this. This event will take place from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at The Lincoln Center on Tuesday, April 23rd.

*The Lincoln Center is located at 417 W Magnolia St, Fort Collins, CO 80521

Join us for a free virtual cooking class with Sapna Von Reich!

This class is a piece of volunteer appreciation during National Volunteer Week. This event will be held on Wednesday, April 24th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

American efficiency meets the authentic Indian curry. Learn about making curry in the modern world by trying three different styles of Indian curry, each taking less than 20 minutes. All dishes that are hot and spicy are not curries. Menu: Chana Masala (chickpea curry), Spicy Butternut Squash, and Mixed Vegetable Coconut Curry.

This cooking class will be from the comfort of your own home so you can follow along in your own kitchen! We are still asking volunteers to sign up through Engage to reserve their spot. Once registered, we will send out the Zoom link.

Join Melanie Royalty for the Transfort Travel Training for volunteers!

We are aware that many of our volunteers use public transportation to get to their volunteer opportunities, so we wanted to have a training for anyone interested in transit safety. This Tavel Training will focus on basic information about Transfort and the bus system we have in the City, safety, and riding tips. You will get the chance to ride the bus as a group to have an immersive learning experience.

The training will be held on April 24th from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm and you will meet at the South Transit Center at 4915 Fossil Blvd. Fort Collins, CO 80525.

The Volunteer Services team will be hosting this event to share our gratitude with each of you incredible volunteers. There will be food, drinks, gifts, and so much more. On top of being an event that allows for appreciation, this event is also a great way to network with other volunteers and staff from around the City. You can stop in for a quick hello and snack or you can stay for the entirety of the brunch. No matter what you choose, we want you to know the impact you have on this community is far greater than anything we could ever imagine.

This event will be held at 215 North Mason Street in the Grove from 9:30 am-10:30 pm on April 25th. The Grove is an area near the HR offices on the second floor.

* At the event, you will receive one free recreation pass to use during National Volunteer Week at one of our recreation sites.

The Museum of Discovery will offer free museum admission to City volunteers for Volunteer Appreciation Week again this year! In addition to free admission, City volunteers will also be able to see a Dome show of their choice for free. To use these perks, City volunteers will need to show our Welcome Desk their City volunteer ID badges.

City volunteers will be able to use these perks anytime during our open hours (Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-5pm) during National Volunteer Week. To view our Dome show schedule and see show descriptions and trailers, volunteers can also visit this link.

*An additional note: City volunteers will not receive any discount in our store or café unless they have an existing museum membership or purchase one during their visit.

Do you want to visit the Gardens on Spring Creek? Well, during National Volunteer Week you can for free!

You can reserve two complimentary tickets below, or bring your City of Fort Collins Volunteer Badge when you visit. You will have access to visit their grounds for free anytime from April 20th through April 27th!

The Gardens on Spring Creek are open from 10 am to 5 pm every day, so be sure to stop by!

The Gardens on Spring Creek will be offering complimentary virtual classes during National Volunteer Week!

Our Recreation department has generously offered a free Rec Pass for each volunteer!

This pass will allow the volunteer free entry to one of our many Recreation Sites beginning during National Volunteer Week and are good for up to six months.

This includes, but is not limited to:

- The Senior Center

- The North Aztlan Center

- The Farm

- EPIC or Mulberry Pool

*Note: These passes must be picked up in the HR office at 215 N Mason Street.