Get Involved: Parks - Parks Volunteer

Parks Volunteer

Description:

Join the City of Fort Collins Parks Department and play a vital role in the maintenance of our beautiful parks, trails and open spaces! This position involves hands-on outdoor work that contributes to the beautification of our parks, helping to ensure these areas remain clean, safe and enjoyable for our community.   

Responsibilities & Activities:

Volunteers will assist City staff with the general maintenance of parks and trails, including but not limited to: 

• Trash removal
• Horticulture maintenance including planting, pruning and watering
• General landscaping tasks such as mulching, weeding, etc.
• Other special projects as needed

Time Commitment:

• Peak Season: March through October (although projects are available during the off-season)
• Available Days: Monday through Saturday
• Staff Support Hours: Staff support is available between 6 am and 3 pm

Licenses, Certifications, and Safety:

While we welcome volunteers of all skill levels, prior exposure to landscaping tools, horticulture maintenance and general turf care is helpful.

Volunteer Benefits:

• Contribute to the maintenance our beautiful parks and trails 
• Network with industry professionals
• Learn more about green-industry best practices 
• Gain hands on landscaping and horticulture experience 

Location:

Volunteers will be assigned to one of our 7 community parks or 43 neighborhood/pocket parks. If you have an interest in volunteering at a specific park, please let us know! 

Documents:

To help us understand your background, please feel free to attach any relevant documentation. If you have a resume, brief statement about your skills, or other documents that highlight your experience, we welcome you to provide that. 

Note for Students: If volunteering is required for a school assignment, please attach any official documents that outline the requirements of the project (e.g. minimum hours, reporting forms, project goals, etc.). 

Interests:

Field Work - Outdoor Skills, Field Work - One Day Service Project, Field Work - Gardening, Community Volunteer - Leaf Raking

Skills:

Gardening, Carpentry/Construction