Open Space and Trails Volunteer Programs
Coyote Crew
Assist Coyote Crew members in educating community members on how to coexist with coyotes and respond to situations involving coyote interactions with people. Training is required to participate. View the Coyote Crew Volunteer Position Description..
Nature Program
Deliver hands-on programs to a variety of ages, but mostly to preschoolers and their parents, through the Broomfield Nature Program. Volunteers should be comfortable with this age group, but will not be expected to deliver programs by themselves right away. New volunteers will a shadow veteran Broomfield Naturalist and assist with group management and program delivery to start. View the Nature Program Volunteer Position Description.
Trail Ambassadors
Trail Ambassadors educate the public on proper trail usage including leave no trace principles. This is not an enforcement position but an education opportunity with other trail users. View the Trail Ambassador Volunteer Position Description.
Wildlife Masters
Answer questions about wildlife through the Broomfield Wildlife Masters program. Inform and inspire residents to live alongside wildlife, using non-lethal safety, expulsion, and exclusion techniques. Wildlife Masters work from home to retrieve and respond to messages left on a voicemail server. View the Wildlife Masters Position Description.
Event Support (background check required)
Assist the Open Space and Trails team to host events such as Migratory Bird Day, Kids’ Fishing Derby, National Trails Day, along with other community events, all of which promote the conservation of shared Open Space properties and trail networks in Broomfield.
For questions, email openspace@broomfield.org. Please view the Volunteer Expectations document for a complete list of volunteer expectations.
Other Volunteer Opportunities Outside of the City and County of Broomfield
Broomfield Open Space Foundation (BOSF)
Protect, enhance, and promote the enjoyment of Broomfield's open space, trails, and wildlife through the Broomfield Open Space Foundation. Assist with the Kids' Fishing Derby, Metzger Open Space clean-up, spring planting, weed eradication; and many other opportunities! Visit the foundation website for more information and to sign up.
Broomfield Open Space Action Network (BOSAN)
Join BOSAN to improve habitat quality in Broomfield! These are one day events put on in partnership with the City and County of Broomfield, Broomfield Open Space Foundation and the Butterfly Pavilion. Events include Bio Blitzes, invasive weed removal, native seed harvesting, and native seed planting. Interested? All BOSAN events are posted on VolunteerHub. Please note that all BOSAN events require a background check prior to participation.
