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Join Us for National Public Lands Day!!
Join JCOS, and our partners Adams County, City of Wheat Ridge, City of Golden, and City of Arvada, for our BIGGEST volunteer event of the year, National Public Lands Day! On Saturday, September 23, from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., we will be cleaning 19.5 miles of the Clear Creek watershed. All ages welcome. After the cleanup, we will celebrate at Anderson Park in Wheat Ridge with food trucks, live music, and a raffle.
Participants will be working along the Peaks to Plains Trail adjacent to Clear Creek and other tributaries. Past efforts have resulted in the collection of 38,870 pounds of trash. Mismanaged trash that escapes into waterways can create a wide range of problems. Aquatic trash affects water quality, endangers plants and animals, and pollutes the outdoor spaces that we depend on for tourism and recreation.
Trends toward increased visitation, changing climate conditions, and the spread of invasive species are challenges that public land managers are facing throughout the country. Your volunteer time is essential to helping preserve our natural areas for water quality, wildlife habitat, and recreation, now, and into the future. Thank you for Volunteering!
Interested in volunteering?
Jeffco Open Space has been the natural choice for volunteering since 1972. Ever since a grassroots campaign resulted in the creation of our agency, volunteers have been pitching in for their parks – from helping to preserve natural resources and educating visitors to blazing new trails.
Sign-up for One Day Project Opportunities (Web)
Current Volunteer Log-in (Web)
Group Project Opportunities
In addition to publicly advertised one day projects, we can create a field project customized for your group.
Through forest stewardship, trail maintenance, invasive weed removal, and clean-up projects, you will build camaraderie and better parks for today and tomorrow.
If you would like to arrange a group project, please click the following link to submit a request: Group Project Request. You will need to create an account to access the request form.
More details about group projects types can be found here: Group Project Information
Conservation Awards
The celebration of the 2023 Jeffco Open Space Conservation Awards hosted over 250 individuals on Wednesday, February 15 at the Lakewood Cultural Center. It was a snowy evening, but a very successful event! This event pays homage to the numerous volunteers and partners that contribute thousands of hours to help JCOS accomplish it's mission. Thanks to everyone who has made this organization such a success!
2023 Conservation Award Recipient Videos (YouTube)
2022 Conservation Award Recipient Videos (YouTube)
2020 Conservation Award Recipient Videos (YouTube)
2019 Conservation Award Recipient Videos (YouTube)
Click this link to check out our 2021 Collaborative Conservation video (YouTube)
Volunteer Positions
Find the most current position description for ongoing volunteer programs below. Volunteer recruitment fairs and applications are open for all positions in February – March of each year. Some positions may be open to apply longer. For the most up to date information and applications, click the large, blue APPLY NOW button above. For additional information about volunteer programs or projects, contact one of our team members by emailing [email protected] or calling Jeffco Open Space at 303-271-5925.
Burro Patrol
Assist various teams throughout JCOS by patrolling in parks, performing clean-up projects, sharing stewardship messages with visitors, and transporting tools and equipment for projects when needed.
View Burro Patrol position description brochure (PDF)
Data Team
Assist various teams throughout JCOS by collecting and analyzing information about wildlife and visitor behavior.
View Data Team position description brochure (PDF)
Heritage Site Steward & Program Assistant
Share your knowledge and skills by monitoring historic sites or by working on projects at the Hiwan Museum. Work directly with historical artifacts, archival collections, and digital catalog records to organize and preserve our heritage.
View Heritage Stewardship position description (PDF)
History Educator
Share your knowledge and skills by assisting visitors at Hiwan Heritage Park.
View History Educator position description brochure (PDF)
Information Specialist at Boettcher Mansion
Assist staff by providing administrative and clerical support at the historic Boettcher Mansion
View Boettcher Mansion Information Specialist position description brochure (PDF)
Information Specialist at the Welcome Center
Assist staff by providing administrative and clerical support at our main office reception desk.
View Welcome Center Information Specialist position description brochure (PDF)
Land Steward
Support JCOS by monitoring Coal Creek Canyon Study Area or South Table Mountain Park.
View Land Steward position description brochure (PDF)
Natural Resources Monitor
Be involved with identifying and monitoring raptors, butterflies, frogs and avian species within Jeffco. This information helps to inform land management decisions and monitor habitat health.
View Natural Resources Monitor position description brochure (PDF)
Nature Educator/Patroller
Share your knowledge and skills by assisting visitors of JCOS.
View Nature Educator position description (PDF)
Park Host
Provide visitor assistance, education and friendly greetings to enhance the safety, knowledge and experience of visitors.
View Park Host position description brochure (PDF)
Restoration Volunteer Crew Leader
Restore unauthorized trails in JCOS parks
View Restoration Volunteer position description brochure (PDF)
Trail Running Crew Leader
Act as a representative of JCOS by leading, educating and conveying the JCOS mission to groups of trail runners on volunteer projects
View Trail Running Crew Leader position description brochure (PDF)
Trailhead Steward
Provide support to the Park Services section of Jeffco Open Space in ensuring clean, well-maintained and safe parks and amenities.
View Trailhead Steward position description brochure (PDF)
Trails Volunteer
Help build and maintain JCOS trails.
View Trails Volunteer position description brochure (PDF)