Get Involved: City of Fort Collins Engage

This is an unpaid volunteer position assisting the Development Review Center staff as they serve customers who have questions relating building permits, contractor licensing or need guidance navigating other Community Development and Neighborhood Services departments.  Customer service is provided with integrity and efficiency, treating each individual with courtesy and respect.

Our hours for this table are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.  The two most important hours of the day are 8-9 am and 4-5 pm.  This is when the building is open to the public for access to Neighborhood Services and FC Moves, but the gates are closed for service activities in Engineering and the Development Review Center.  We need 5+ volunteers to staff this table full-time (45 hrs. total). 

https://www.fcgov.com/volunteer/files/greeter-table-job-description.pdf

Volunteer Description Overview City of Fort Collins Master Naturalists are volunteers who:

• provide programs including school field trips and community programs,
• welcome visitors to natural areas,
• share practical stewardship tips for these special places.

Master Naturalists care about natural areas and have fun sharing their enthusiasm with others. During the training presentations by a variety of experts, field trips to natural areas, and opportunities to practice techniques provide naturalist trainees with the skills they need to lead fun, fact-filled, and meaningful field trips for all ages.

Those admitted to the training must attend the following training dates:

• Tuesday, April 2, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• Thursday, April 4, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• Saturday, April 6, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 9, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• Thursday, April 11, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Saturday, April 13, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 16, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• Thursday, April 18, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 23, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• Thursday, April 25, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m.-noon 
• Tuesday, April 30, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Thursday, May 2, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

The application will close on Friday, March 22.

• Activities are scheduled well in advance. You will have the opportunity to sign up for those that interest you and fit your schedule.
• Mandatory training of approximately 70 hours.
• Commit to at least two years of volunteer service.
• Present a minimum of two programs by the end of the training calendar year and donate at least fifty hours within two years of training.
• Attend at least two qualified continuing education programs, field trips, or workshops per year. These are sponsored/provided by the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department and are provided free of charge; some exceptions may apply.

Read the full job description here.

Compelling images help tell the story of the natural areas in communications materials ranging from printed publications to online resources.  Volunteers who donate their photography work are important to the success of natural areas.  Volunteer photographers are credited for their work where practicable.

 Take photographs on your own schedule and within Natural Areas regulations.

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FULL for the 2019 Season! Volunteer Ranger Assistants (VRAs) serve as a visible presence in the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas and at Larimer County Parks and Open Spaces to enhance the experiences of trail users by providing information, site monitoring, and visitor assistance. VRAs work through the Ranger programs to respond to questions and inquiries, monitor trails, parks, open spaces and natural areas for visitor safety and resource protection, assess timing and types of recreational uses, administer user surveys, and alert rangers to situations that require staff attention. VRA’s may hike, bike, or ride their own horse.

• Complete 20 hours of volunteer patrol during a calendar year.
• The need for the VRA is highest between May and October on weekday evenings and weekends.
• Assist Larimer County Natural Resources and the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas rangers with at least one special event or patrol a year which may be included in the 20 hour requirement.

Read the full job description here.

Anyone with interest in gardening is welcome to join a gardening team at Twin Silo Park. Tasks will require regular bending, stooping, lifting, digging, etc. All training is provided, just come open to learning!  

Thursday 9-11 AM, come on your own schedule.

Parks is looking for volunteers to help with Visitor Surveys at various locations around town. We'll train you how to use an iPad and invite visitors to give the City feedback on Parks. 

2 hour shift

View all available shifts here: https://engage.fcgov.com/ActivityVolunteerRegistration/9e06ef92-8696-482b-a667-230e7683a51b

Three R Enthusiasts, read on! This is the ONLY volunteer opportunity on the Front Range where you will: 

BENEFITS 

• Make an important contribution to our community's recycling efforts.
• Receive valuable and hands-on learning about recycling - through action, educational tours and meetings.
• Have the opportunity to pass on your knowledge to others in the community.

EXPECTATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Public relations and communication skills, including the ability to interact and work effectively and courteously with people from varying social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
• Interest in, and knowledge about (will be provided at training) Waste Reduction and Recycling issues.
• One-hour site tour, and site training (usually an hour or two)
• Fill out a Shift Feedback Form after every shift.
• Check-ins: “Coffee Catch-up” meetings with other RA's every other month. Emailing the Coordinator regarding updates.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• This is a position of trust: a yearly background check is required.
• You must have an email address and basic computer skills (some exceptions may be allowed)
• You must be 16 (with parental approval if younger than 18) or older to apply for this position.
• To apply for the Recycling Ambassadors Program, submit an application (on the right side of your screen). 

• Commit to at least one, two-hour shift per week for at least six months.

Three opportunities!

Pool and Billiards Room Maintenance

Light maintenance and cleaning of Pool and Billiards Room. Vacuuming of pool tables, cleaning whiteboards, maintaining supplies, washing supplies, etc. 

Prairie Sage Dance Assistance 

Assist with our bi-monthly, Monday night Senior Dances. Includes greeting, ticket taking, assisting with snacks, and cleanup. 

AV Assistance

Set up and run AV equipment during various programs, movies, etc. at our Senior Center. Includes working sound system, lights, power point presentations, video conferencing, all things technical.  Training provided.

Pool and Billiards Room Maintenance

1x week, on your own schedule, generally a 3 hour time commitment

Prairie Sage Dance Assistance 

Every other Monday night/flexible Monday nights, generally a 4 hour time commitment 

AV Assistance

Times vary based on scheduling of various movies, shows, presentations and events.  Volunteers would be provided with 1-2 month schedule of when these take place, though movies do take place  every other Friday and one Wednesday/month.  Volunteers may select which opportunities work best for them. Most opportunities require a two hour time commitment. Training provided.

Join us for school field trips and fun at The Farm!  We are looking for energetic adults who would like to share the wonders of the farm with local children.

Must be available during the work day. Dates and times will vary.

Volunteers will work closely with the Transfort Travel Training Coordinator to help educate the community about Transfort services including MAX and FLEX.   

Commit to at least 10 hours of volunteer service per year. Schedule varies based on event requests (busiest seasons are spring and summer).

View the volunteer description here