Volunteer – Parks, Open Space & Trails
Become a POST Volunteer
Join the Stewardship Program
Have fun stewarding and learning about Longmont’s parks and open spaces. Whether you’re interested in planting native trees in our natural areas, cleaning up litter along our greenways, building trails in the mountainous area of Button Rock Preserve or attending one of our many educational events…there are opportunities for everyone of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. All are welcome, no experience required.
The City of Longmont’s Stewardship Program builds community connections through the care, conservation, and restoration of public lands. Through inclusive volunteer and education programs, we engage people of all backgrounds in restoring ecosystems, maintaining green spaces, and fostering a lasting culture of stewardship. Together, we cultivate a resilient environment while advancing equity, accessibility, and stronger community ties to the land.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Adopt-A-Park
Join volunteers in caring for our parks, greenways, and ponds by tackling monthly group cleanups, fishing litter, or community events like Clean Up Green Up.
Eco Crew
Join the Ecology Crew to restore local natural areas through hands-on projects like weed removal, native seed collection, planting, and trail work.
Citizen Scientists
Join our Citizen Scientists to monitor plants and wildlife along a trail at Rogers Grove Nature Area and collect data that supports ecosystem management and research.
Pollinator Gardeners
Join Pollinator Gardeners to help care for a vibrant demonstration garden at Rogers Grove Nature Area with planting, weeding, and tending native blooms.
Raptor Nest Monitors
Join our Raptor Nest Monitors to track eagle, hawk, owl, and other raptor nests through weekly observations from early spring to mid-summer.
Rose Gardeners
Join our Rose Gardeners to help care for the Memorial Rose Garden at Roosevelt Park to help maintain our historic and vibrant rose displays.
Scout and Group Projects
When possible, we offer volunteer opportunities for corporate teams, schools, and community organizations, as well as individual Scout service projects—such as Eagle Scout and similar capstone projects.
If you are interested in coordinating a group volunteer day or proposing an individual Scout project with the City of Longmont POST Volunteer Program, please contact post.volunteer@longmontcolorado.gov to discuss available opportunities.
Please note: We do not facilitate court-ordered community service at this time.
Answers to Frequently-Asked Questions
Use this checklist to pack for your upcoming volunteer event. Event details including meeting location, schedule for the day, and what to expect will be emailed to you 3-5 days before your event. If your event is in a few days and you cannot find your details email in your inbox or in your junk/spam folder, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at post.volunteer@longmontcolorado.gov.
- Hiking boots or sturdy close-toed shoes
- Long work pants and shirt
- 1-2 liters of drinking water
- Lunch and/or snacks – food will not be provided unless stated in event details email
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses or other eye protection and sun hat
- Work gloves (we have some to lend if needed)
- Layers and rain gear
- Small backpack to carry everything
- Personal first aid kit and medications (optional)
Visit givepulse.com/longmont to view upcoming volunteer and education opportunities. Find an opportunity that interests you, and click on the event within the calendar to register and create your volunteer profile. Full event details will be emailed to you 3-5 days before an event.
Signing a risk & release form is part of the event registration process at givepulse.com/longmont. For ongoing program volunteers, your GivePulse profile will ask you to re-sign a risk and release form every year.
For all in-person events, details will be sent 3-5 days before the event. For all virtual events, details will be sent 1-2 days before the event. Event details may include: Zoom links, event schedule, meeting location and directions, what to bring, what to expect, and staff contact information.
We are happy to facilitate school and troop community service hour completion. But, we cannot facilitate court ordered community service hours at this time due to limited staff available for court-ordered supervision. Please reach out to post.volunteer@longmontcolorado.gov for details.
The minimum age varies from project to project according to the difficulty and safety issues and will be noted in project description on the event calendar. Children younger than 18 must be accompanied by an authorized adult whose primary responsibility is their supervision.
Contact Us!
Have questions? Please email post.volunteer@longmontcolorado.gov
- Taylor Gifford – Stewardship Supervisor
- Ashley Ambriz – Volunteer Coordinator
- Kristen Bell – Environmental Education Coordinator
Interested in learning more about other City of Longmont Volunteer Opportunities? Visit longmontcolorado.gov/careers/volunteer-opportunities/
