Get Involved: Jeffco Open Space
Please use the directory below to find the perfect opportunity for you. When you are ready to apply for a position you will be asked to complete a volunteer application for the program you're interested in. Thanks for your interest!

Archaeology Volunteer
Support the Jeffco Open Space Heritage Resources Archaeologist by assisting with identifying cultural resources.
Email [email protected] to request a position description brochure with more details on this role.
Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Archaeology Volunteer volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Talle Hogrefe
(720) 497-7656

Barbed Wire Team Crew Leader
Become a wildlife advocate by removing barbed wire from our landscape.
Email [email protected] to request a position description brochure with more details on this role.
Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Barbed Wire Team Crew Leader volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Shelby Johnson
(303) 271-5917

Boettcher Mansion Information Specialist
Support Jeffco Open Space by answering inquiries and providing information and historic education to Boettcher Mansion visitors.
Email [email protected] to request a position description brochure with more details on this role.
Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Boettcher Mansion Information Specialist volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Ronda Anne Terry
(720) 497-7630

Boettcher Mansion Volunteer Gardener
Assist with maintaining the gardens and grounds of Boettcher Mansion. Collaborate with other volunteer gardeners to determine the seasonal needs of the gardens.
Email [email protected] to request a position description brochure with more details on this role.
Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Boettcher Mansion Volunteer Gardener volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Ronda Anne Terry
(720) 497-7630

Cliff-nesting Raptor Monitor
Volunteers assist the Natural Resources Team in identifying and monitoring raptors in selected JCOS parks.
Email [email protected] to request a position description brochure with more details on this role.
Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Cliff-nesting Raptor Monitor volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Michelle Desrosiers

Data Team
Provide support for planning and data-driven decisions by collecting information in the field.
Email [email protected] to request a position description brochure with more details on this role.
Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Data Team volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Shelby Johnson
(303) 271-5917

Fire Awareness Team
The purpose of the Fire Awareness Team is to provide a visible presence in Jeffco Open Space parks during prolonged periods of fire danger and park closures.
Email [email protected] to request a position description brochure with more details on this role.
Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Fire Awareness Team volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Melanie Garlin
(303) 271-5925

FrogWatch
Volunteers assist the Natural Resources Team in identifying and monitoring the breeding locations of frog species.
Email [email protected] to request a position description brochure with more details on this role.
Ready to get involved?

Group Projects
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 submit a request with this link: Group Project Request. You will need to create an account to access the request form.
Email [email protected] to request a brochure with more details.
Not Accepting Applications
To submit a group project request, please click here: Group Project Request

History Educator: School Programs
Act as a representative of Jeffco Open Space by providing cultural programming at Hiwan Heritage Park and Museum for Kindergarten through 12th grade visitors.
Email [email protected] to request a position description brochure with more details on this role.
Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the History Educator: School Programs volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Mamie Hassell

Hiwan Museum Steward
Act as a representative of Jeffco Open Space by serving as a steward to the Hiwan Heritage Museum.
Email [email protected] to request a position description brochure with more details on this role.
Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Hiwan Museum Steward volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Liz Ricci
(720) 497-7653

LMNC Information Specialist
Volunteers at the Lookout Mountain Nature Center welcome visitors to both the Nature Center and Jeffco Open Space parks.
Email [email protected] to request a position description brochure with more details on this role.
Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the LMNC Information Specialist volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Sylvan Ruud

Nature Educator: Popups
Lead informal programs in the parks. Topics include natural history as well as stewardship topics such as dog safety, share the trails, etc.
Email [email protected] to request a position description brochure with more details on this role.
Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Nature Educator: Popups volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Sabrina Chande
(720) 908-0141

Nature Educator: Public Programs
Teaching public programs is ideal for the independent volunteer who likes creating and teaching formal education programs to the general public.
Email [email protected] to request a position description brochure with more details on this role.
Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Nature Educator: Public Programs volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Heidi Skiba
(720) 497-7603

Nature Educator: School Groups
Do you enjoy helping kids explore nature and expand their minds? This is a fantastic way to have fun with kids while teaching them about the natural world.
Email [email protected] to request a position description brochure with more details on this role.
Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Nature Educator: School Groups volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Maria Stelacio
(720) 497-7604

Park Host
Act as an ambassador to Jeffco Open Space by being a visible and helpful presence in our parks.
Email [email protected] to request a position description brochure with more details on this role.
Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Park Host volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Wendy Riddle
(303) 271-5992

Patroller
Enhance visitors' experience by providing stewardship education, first aid, and information in Jeffco Open Space parks.
Email [email protected] to request a position description brochure with more details on this role.
Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Patroller volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Melanie Garlin
(303) 271-5925

Trailhead Steward
Support the Jeffco Open Space Park Services Team by providing clean, safe, and well-maintained parks and amenities.
Email [email protected] to request a position description brochure with more details on this role.
Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Trailhead Steward volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Carli Stazick
(303) 271-5925

Trails Volunteer
Work with Jeffco Open Space Trails Team to build and maintain our trails.
Email [email protected] to request a position description brochure with more details on this role.
Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Trails Volunteer volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Scott Waters

Trails: Restoration Volunteer
Support the Jeffco Open Space Trails and Natural Resources Teams by reclaiming existing and developing unauthorized trails and assisting with ecological restoration projects in our parks.
Email [email protected] to request a position description brochure with more details on this role.
Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Trails: Restoration Volunteer volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Scott Waters

TRV Crew Leader
Support the Jefferson County Open Space mission by independently leading small groups of volunteers on trail maintenance projects in our parks.
Email [email protected] to request a position description brochure with more details on this role.
Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the TRV Crew Leader volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Scott Waters

Welcome Center Info Specialist
Support Jeffco Open Space by answering public inquiries and providing information and education to our visitors in the Welcome Center at JCOS Headquarters.
Email [email protected] to request a position description brochure with more details on this role.
Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Welcome Center Info Specialist volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Teddy Newman
(303) 271-5980