Get Involved: City and County Denver
Please use the links below to find the perfect opportunity for you. When you are ready to register for an opportunity you will be asked to complete our standard volunteer application. Please note some opportunities will require you to answer additional questions.
Park Inspection Volunteers
In this program, self directed volunteers help us keep an eye on broken lights and other maintenance needs in Denver parks.
Park Stewardship Adoptees
The Park Stewardship program includes adopt opportunities across several areas, including:
Adopt a Trail
Adopt a Dog Park
Click on the above links to learn more and apply. If you're interested in adopting a flower bed or a whole park, please reach out to Tina Myers at [email protected].
Wildlife and Environmental Education
Recreation Volunteers
Recreation
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Recreation. Volunteer today!

Adaptive Recreation
Ready to get involved?

Arts and Culture
Enhancing the Arts in Denver with Four Yearly Seasons of Creative Programming for all ages, including Painting, Drawing, Paper Arts, Pottery, Ceramics, Crafts, Jewelry, Needle Arts, Sewing, Dance, Music and Special Events. Our talented instructors bring a wide variety of artistic skills and activities to our public at a Recreation Centers.
Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Arts and Culture volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Terrence McCoy

Recreation Center Operations
Engage your community by supporting one of Denver's 30 (and counting!) Recreation Centers. Volunteer roles may include: Light Maintenance & Custodial, Event Set-up & Break-down, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Advisory Committees, and more!
Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Recreation Center Operations volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Lavie

Youth Sports
Are you passionate about sports and shaping young lives? Denver Parks & Recreation is looking for enthusiastic Volunteer Youth Coaches to help guide our recreational sports leagues. Coaches are needed for baseball, basketball, flag football, softball, volleyball, soccer, and t-ball, working with kids aged 5 to 17.
As a coach, you’ll help youth participants learn fundamental sports skills, develop teamwork, and build confidence on and off the field.
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Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Youth Sports volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Casey Light