Support the Jefferson County Open Space mission by independently leading small groups of volunteers on trail maintenance projects throughout our parks.

Email osvol@jeffco.us to request a position description brochure with more details on this role.

Once accepted into a program, new volunteers are required to attend New Volunteer Orientation prior to individual training for their programs if possible.  You’re only required to attend one session and may sign up through Offero once accepted into the program. 

If unable to attend one of the in-person sessions, you must contact the Volunteer Services team to arrange for an online makeup session.

In addition to New Volunteer Orientation, volunteers are required to attend program specific training, as outlined in the Position Description Brochure (link above).  Training dates not listed in the brochure will be provided by the program Coordinator for each program.

JEFFERSON COUNTY OPEN SPACE VOLUNTEER’S

ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

I wish to volunteer my time and services because of my support for Jefferson County Open Space and my desire to participate actively in this type of work.  I understand that my (my child's) volunteer activities may involve inherent risks of property loss or damage, injury, and death, and that I (my child) may be exposed to hazards, including but not limited to: inclement weather (e.g., lightning, extreme temperatures); travel over bodies of water; unimproved topographic hazards such as rough trails, cliffs, ravines, caves, loose or falling rocks; poisonous or other dangerous insects, reptiles or plants; wild or uncontrolled animals; fire (including intentionally set fires for biological management); hazardous building conditions; and hazards associated with strenuous manual labor.  To the fullest extent allowed by law, the undersigned assume(s) all such risks.

In consideration of my (my child's) participation in activities at Jefferson County Open Space facilities or property, the undersigned, for myself, my child (if the participant is under 18), my heirs, personal representatives, and administrators, hereby, to the fullest extent allowed by law, release, waive, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless Jefferson County, its elected officials, employees, agents and assigns, from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, injuries and expenses, including costs and attorneys’ fees, arising out of or attributable to use of Open Space facilities or activities on Jefferson County property.  This release waiver, discharge, indemnification, and hold harmless includes any claims, damages, losses, injuries and expenses arising out of or attributable to the negligence of the County or its elected officials, employees, and agents.

I grant Jefferson County Open Space the irrevocable right to use my likeness, voice, picture and name (collectively the “Material”) for print, radio, webcast or television broadcast worldwide and to edit the Material on film or videotape for these purposes. This grant includes, without limitation, the following rights: a) To copyright the Material in the County’s name or any other name it may select; and

1. b) To use, re-use, publish and re-publish the Material in whole or in part, separately or in conjunction with the printed material. The undersigned hereby waive(s) any right to inspect or approve any copy that is used in connection with the Material and release and discharge Jefferson County from any and all claims arising out of the use by Jeffer­son County of the Material for the purposes described above, including any claims for li­bel and invasion of privacy.

I expressly agree that this assumption of risk, release of liability, and indemnification agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law.  If any portion of this agreement is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.    Nothing contained herein shall be construed to limit any protections, immunities, or limits on liability provided Jefferson County under the State’s constitution or statutes, including, without limitation, the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, §24-10-101, et seq., Colorado Revised Statutes, and the Owners of Recreational Areas Liability Act, §33-41-101, et seq., Colorado Revised Statutes.