Park patroller volunteer with Jefferson County Open Space
Patrol Jeffco Open Space parks on foot, bike, skis, or horseback — educating visitors on trail stewardship while enjoying 60,000+ acres of open space. Orientation required.
Why we picked this
Patrol Jeffco Open Space trails on whatever mode of transport you prefer — hiking, biking, skiing, or horseback — while helping visitors understand how to use these parks without wearing them out.
Park Patrollers at Jefferson County Open Space spend their volunteer time on the trails — hiking, biking, skiing, or riding through parks like Lair o’ the Bear, Mount Falcon, Apex, and Elk Meadow. The role is stewardship education: talking with visitors about responsible trail use, answering questions, and gently redirecting behaviors that damage the parks over time.
Before you start, one mandatory orientation session is required, followed by program-specific training coordinated by the Jeffco Open Space team. Volunteer recruitment typically runs February through March, but some positions remain open. Check current availability at offero.jeffco.us. Must be 18+. Questions can be directed to 303.271.5925.
Jefferson County Open Space’s parks get millions of visits per year. The difference between a park that stays in good shape and one that slowly degrades comes down to whether visitors understand what they’re walking through. Park Patrollers are the human part of that equation — the most effective conservation tool Jeffco has.