If you like to spend time in the great outdoors and you care about our environment and protecting our natural resources, Colorado State Parks is for you!

Volunteer opportunities abound at Colorado State Parks. Learn more about what it's like to volunteer at Colorado State Parks or how to become a volunteer.

Colorado State Parks has a long and rich history of utilizing volunteers as members of our Parks team. Some of our individual parks have actually had volunteers involved for over 20 years! In 2003, a Volunteer Program Committee, made up of park staff and volunteers from across the state, helped to craft the mission and vision for our statewide program and to set priorities for the Volunteer Program Five-Year Strategic Plan and long-term success.

In 2010, volunteers contributed over 208,000 hours of service to our agency. Since volunteers play such an essential role in helping State Parks achieve a high quality of outdoor recreation experiences and resource stewardship, it's fortunate that State Parks happen to provide wonderful locations to attract potential volunteers like you. Our vision is:

"Through meaningful integration of volunteers, Colorado State Parks will provide extraordinary visitor services and remarkable stewardship of our natural resources."

Other Ways to Give

If you are interested in making a monetary donation to support Colorado State Parks, please visit our Support page for details.

The Colorado State Parks Volunteer Program "supports the achievement of quality outdoor recreation experiences and resource stewardship for present and future generations." Volunteers help achieve this mission by assisting staff with all park related activities.

We need your help as a volunteer to increase the public’s understanding of conservation and natural resources by serving as a park naturalist, campground host, photographer, special events assistant, trail host and much, much more.