GET OUTSIDE, GIVE BACK

Join a community of volunteers caring for Colorado's trails, forests, and public lands

Find your people. Find your place. Find your purpose.

Whether you give your time, skills, or financial support—every contribution helps preserve Colorado's natural spaces

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT VOC

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SHOW UP FOR GIVING SEASON

VOC volunteers gave 27,000 hours this season. Help us keep the momentum going - complete your year-end giving!

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THANKS FOR AN AWESOME SEASON

We have officially completed our 2025 project and training season. Thank you to all who supported our mission and made an impact!

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VOLUNTEER WITH US IN 2026

Sign up for VOC's Voice newsletter to find out about events, trainings, and more.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Apply for the $5,000- $10,000 Grossman Scholarship to support tuition for environmental-focused studies in Colorado.

SKILLS TRAININGS ARE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

Explore skills trainings and workshops, including rock skills, trail building, Wilderness First Aid, and First Aid/CPR.

EXPLORE TRAININGS

PROJECT REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 2

Mark your calendars! Volunteer opportunities will open for registration on Monday, March 2nd. This will open registration to our April - June projects.

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GET PRIORITY ACCESS TO 2026 PROJECTS

Unlock early registration with a donation of $50 or more and get access to our full volunteer season on Feb. 20th.


Plus, any donation of $20 or more made by January 31, 2026, secures a chance to win a pair of Wolf Creek Ski tickets.

BECOME A MEMBER

NEW! MEMBERSHIP TIERS

Showcase your love for the outdoors with a qualifying membership donation today and learn about the perks of becoming a VOC member at every giving level.

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SEND A HEART-GRAM

Add a dedication to any donation before Feb. 18th, and we’ll send a digital Heart-Gram to your friend, partner, or volunteer buddy. When making your donation, select “In Honor” and include their email.

HEART-GRAM

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships of $5,000-$10,000 are available to students pursuing secondary education in environment-focused programs in Colorado. Applications are due March 1, 2026.

LEARN MORE

THE VOC Way

For over 40 years, we've partnered directly with land management agencies that know their lands best. Our volunteer leadership model empowers trained volunteer leaders to support projects, amplifying our impact far beyond what staff alone could accomplish.

Partnership Driven

We work with agencies and organizations that know the local land well, ensuring every project meets critical conservation needs

Volunteer Leadership

Trained volunteer leaders multiply our impact, so we're not limited by staff size

40+ Years of Expertise

From trail building to ecological restoration to chainsaw certifications, we provide comprehensive training and project support

40+ Years of Supporting Colorado

1,820

Volunteer Projects Since 1984

$1.1 M

Value of Donated Volunteer Labor

138,800

Volunteers Engaged  Across Colorado

6,870

Native Trees & Shrubs Planted

$29.3 M

Donated Volunteer Labor Value

785

Pounds of Produce Planted, Harvested & Donated

VOLUNTEER WITH VOC

Every VOC project, from trail building to community gardening, helps strengthen Colorado’s outdoors and communities. It takes people like you to make it happen.
Volunteer projects run April through October.

Trail Building & Maintenance

Construct and repair trails across Colorado

Ecological Restoration

Restore habitats and protect native ecosystems

Invasive Species Removal

Clear non-native plants to protect Colorado's biodiversity

Native Plant Restoration

Plant native trees and shrubs to support healthy ecosystems

Public Park Improvements

Improve accessibility and maintain recreation areas

Chainsaw & Crosscut Work

Certified volunteers remove trees and debris to make forests more resilient to wildfires

Community Gardens

Plant, harvest, and donate fresh produce

Trail Building & Maintenance

Construct and repair trails across Colorado

Ecological Restoration

Restore habitats and protect native ecosystems

Getting Started is Easy

No experience required—we provide training, tools, and expert guidance on every project

Explore upcoming volunteer opportunities on our project calendar (April-October)

Register for projects that fit your schedule—single day, overnight, or multi-day options available

We provide all tools, training, and meals. Just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to put in the work

Work alongside trained crew leaders and land managers to create lasting change

First Time Volunteering?

We welcome people of all ages and abilities. Trained crew leaders guide every project and provide hands-on instruction.

Common Questions

Stories From The Field

"I moved to Colorado in 1961, and there are places that I would have never visited without VOC and met folks who I have been friends with for 25 years."

Steve West began as a volunteer and, over the years, grew into multiple leadership roles. His journey highlights the many ways VOC empowers volunteers to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact on Colorado’s outdoors.


Like Steve, hundreds of volunteers have discovered that VOC is more than just the work. It's a community of passionate stewards who care deeply about Colorado's outdoor spaces.

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Specialized opportunities that deepen engagement, build leadership, and foster a commitment to Colorado's outdoors

"The work was accomplished in a very short time. The VOC project was a great benefit to the state park and the people who will visit it."

— Park Manager at Jackson Lake State Park

Our Partners

We collaborate with land management agencies, conservation organizations, and community partners across Colorado

Bluff Lake Nature Center

Boulder County Parks & Open Space

Bureau of Land Management

Cal-Wood Education Center

City and County of Denver Parks & Recreation

City of Aurora Parks, Recreation, and Open Space

City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks

City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

City of Greeley Culture, Parks and Recreation

City of Ouray

Civic Center Conservancy

Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Environmental Learning for Kids

Friends of Mt. Evans and Lost Creek Wilderness

Grow Local Colorado

Growing Gardens

Headwaters Trails Alliance

Jefferson County Open Space

Larimer County Department of Natural Resources

RiversEdge West

Sand Creek Regional Greenway Partnership

Southern Plains Land Trust

United States Forest Service

United States Fish and Wildlife Service

Bluff Lake Nature Center

Boulder County Parks & Open Space

Bureau of Land Management

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