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 adoption opportunities across several areas, including:
Wildlife and Environmental Education
Recreation Volunteers
Parks
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of the Parks Department. Volunteer today!
Adopt-A-Dog Park Volunteer
Help to maintain dog parks by picking up dog waste and trash, keeping the park clean and safe for human and dog users!
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Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Adopt-A-Dog Park Volunteer volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Emily Zeller
View Adopt-a-Dog Park Listing
Adopt-A-Garden Bed Volunteer
Volunteers help with the ongoing care of garden and flower beds in Parks.
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Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Adopt-A-Garden Bed Volunteer volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Emily Zeller
View Adopt-a-Garden Bed Listing
Denver Adopt an Open Space
Open space volunteers assist with invasive species removal, ecological restoration and litter clean up in Denver's urban open spaces! Some tasks are self directed, others are supervised by DPR staff.
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Ready to get involved?
View Adopt an Open Space Listing
Denver Adopt-A-Trail
Volunteers can adopt a portion of a trail/waterway to keep clean of litter and debris.
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Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Denver Adopt-A-Trail volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Emily Zeller
View Adopt a Trail Listing
Lights Out Denver
Monitor bird collisions in Denver to help collect data that supports wildlife protection policies and regulations.
Recreation
Become part of an enthusiastic community that shares your passion. Volunteers are critical in all parts of Recreation. Volunteer today!
Adaptive Recreation
Adaptive Recreation is looking for volunteers to help out with a variety of programs. Some opportunities can be with our Special Olympics sports teams as a unified partner, engaging participants at one time dances/parties, and so much more! Volunteers are needed for basketball, soccer, softball, dances, arts, cycling, water sports; the list goes on and on. Please reach out to Adaptive Recreation for more specific seasonal opportunities.
Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Adaptive Recreation volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Beth Gessert
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
Ruby Hill Railyard
Denver Parks & Recreation’s Alternative Sports program introduces youth and adults to exciting, non-traditional recreational activities like skateboarding, snowboarding, skiing, mountain biking, and more. These experiences promote outdoor adventure, physical activity, and community connection in a fresh and modern way.
Each year, our team relies on dedicated volunteers to help make it all happen—especially during our biggest seasonal project: building and maintaining a community ski/snowboard terrain park! This collaborative effort helps bring a unique and accessible winter recreation experience to Denver residents.
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Ready to get involved?
Apply below for the Ruby Hill Railyard volunteer role.
Questions? Contact Dan Herr
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 ages 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