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Welcome to Engage! Engage helps you manage your involvement, either as a participant or volunteer, sponsored by the FC Volunteer Program. Browse the calendar, edit your profile, and get involved!

Welcome to Fort Collins Utilities Volunteer and Activities Page!

Fort Collins Utilities offers volunteer and internship opportunities throughout the year. All positions are unpaid, unless otherwise noted. To explore paid opportunities visit City of Fort Collins Jobs Page

If you are interested in an activity as a participant (not a volunteer), sign up in the "Upcoming Activities" at the bottom of this page.

Current Volunteer/Internship Opportunities:

Internships:

Community Engagement Internship (unpaid)

One-Time Volunteering:

Volunteer Waiver

Check out the "Upcoming Activities" section below for future scheduled opportunities, or contact us to request a volunteer event for a group.

For more information on volunteering, please contact [email protected]

Featured Activities

Conservation That Pays

Thursday, 28 May 2026 | 09:30 AM | Senior Center | Registration Required

Would you like to lower your utility bills? Interested in practical, low-cost steps to conserve r...

2026 National Volunteer Week

2026 NextGenServe Teen Interviews

For NextGenServe applicants only!

Pollinator Gardens

Fri 05/01, Tue 06/23

Pollinator garden preparation and planting at Water's Way Park

Pollinator Garden at Lee Martinez Park

Thu 05/14, Wed 06/17, Wed 07/22

We are looking for a small group of volunteers to maintain the pollinator garden at Lee Martinez

Xeriscape Demo Garden Volunteer Day

Thursday, 21 May 2026 | 09:00 AM | City Hall - Xeriscape Demonstration Garden

The Xeriscape Demonstration Garden volunteers meet on Thursday mornings through the growing seaso...

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Conservation That Pays

Thu 05/28, Mon 07/20, Tue 07/21

Learn how to save money on your utility bill through behavioral changes and utility programs.

Waterwise Garden Tour Wheels & Walks

Wed 06/03, Wed 07/01, Mon 08/03, Wed 09/23

Explore waterwise landscapes by bike or on foot! Learn about native plants, pollinators, and the Xeriscape Incentive Program while discovering easy ways to create a low-water yard. Routes are accessible with multiple stops. Sign up today!

Volunteer	2026 Xeriscape Demo Garden Activities Thu 03/26, Thu 04/02, Thu 04/09, Thu 04/16, Thu 04/23, Thu 04/30, Thu 05/07, Thu 05/21, Thu 05/28 \| 11:00 AM \| City Hall 13 assignments unfilled more
Register	Conservation That Pays Thursday, 28 May 2026 \| 09:30 AM \| Senior Center \| Registration Required Would you like to lower your utility bills? Interested in practical, low-cost steps to conserve resources and save money? Join Utilities Education Staff for an overview of simple strategies to save energy and water, including everyday actions,... more
Register	Conservation That Pays Thursday, 28 May 2026 \| 05:30 PM \| Senior Center \| Registration Required Would you like to lower your utility bills? Interested in practical, low-cost steps to conserve resources and save money? Join Utilities Education Staff for an overview of simple strategies to save energy and water, including everyday actions,... more
Register	Sorting it Out: Managing Waste in Larimer County Saturday, 06 June 2026 \| 10:00 AM \| City Hall - Council Chambers \| Registration Required Abby Kotecki, the Environmental Educator for Larimer County Solid Waste, will share about local waste management systems and recycling guidelines for Larimer County. Attendees will learn how to reduce contamination in their single-stream recycling... more
Register	Firewise Landscaping for Colorado Gardens: Beauty, Resilience, and Safety at Home Saturday, 06 June 2026 \| 11:00 AM \| City Hall - Council Chambers \| Registration Required Attendees will learn how thoughtful plant choices and smart landscape design can reduce wildfire risk while supporting native biodiversity. Kevin Lyles is a Landscape Architect and Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist. As the owner of Confluen... more
Register	Energy Efficiency Training: Practical Home Performance Saturday, 06 June 2026 \| 12:00 PM \| City Hall - Council Chambers \| Registration Required Sean Ankrom from Blue Sky Training will introduce a free online course designed for homeowners in the City of Fort Collins. The training provides a solid foundation in building science and practical home performance strategies. Participants will l... more
Volunteer	Waterwise Professionals Table at Ecofest Saturday, 06 June 2026 \| 09:45 AM \| Washington Park This will be an “Ask a Waterwise Professional” table where attendees can ask questions about landscape, irrigation or plants. We don’t expect you to have the answers to ever question and there will be lots of organizations present that you can dir... 5 assignments unfilled more
Volunteer	EcoFest Saturday, 06 June 2026 \| 08:00 AM \| Washington Park Are you wanting to learn more about your community’s sustainability and climate initiatives? Join us for FoCo EcoFest, an environmentally-focused and free event happening on June 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Washington Park. Delve into the City... Co-Volunteers: Alice C, Amy M, Annabelle B, Brad S, Emma P, Eric O, Honora T, Katie C, Katie V, Kelsey D, Maria B, Max D, Natalie B, Pete I, Shannon A, Todd M 9 assignments unfilled more
Register	Pedals and Panels Monday, 29 June 2026 \| 05:30 PM \| 222 Laporte Ave \| Registration Required Do you want to learn more about producing sustainable energy, or how to produce power on your own property? Have you ever wondered how you can do that on buildings that have historic value? This bike tour is for you! We’ll start with a quick o... more
Register	Conservation That Pays Monday, 20 July 2026 \| 09:30 AM \| 222 Laporte Ave \| Registration Required Would you like to lower your utility bills? Interested in practical, low-cost steps to conserve resources and save money? Join Utilities Education Staff for an overview of simple strategies to save energy and water, including everyday actions,... more

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