The BLM relies on volunteers to help accomplish important projects. Each year, nearly 2,000 volunteers contribute more than 100,000 hours valued at more than $1.5 million. No matter what your background, age, or interest, there are opportunities for you to become a BLM volunteer. You can work individually or as part of a group. Projects can range from short-term, one-day adventures to season-long commitments. 

Volunteer opportunities may include:

• Assisting biologists with research
• Performing office support tasks
• Maintaining interpretive sites
• Serving as campground hosts or trail guides
• Conducting inventories and identifying plants
• Maintaining wildlife habitats
• Revegetating wildlife and riparian areas
• Erecting signs and fences
• Constructing or maintaining facilities
• Assisting with habitat improvement projects
• Monitoring watershed studies
• Preserving and cataloging artifacts

Voutdoors - this is the most comprehensive data base for volunteer opportunities in the state.

Colorado Outdoor Training Initiative (COTI) - This organization provides training for volunteers accross Colorado. BLM, USFS, State Parks, National Parks and many nonprofits are partners in this initiative.

BLM Colorado Contact:
Jack Placchi
jack_placchi@co.blm.gov
Volunteer Coordinator
(303) 239-3832

You may also want to visit:

• Gunnison Office
• Kremmling Office
• Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado - is a clearinghouse for outdoor opportunities around Colorado including BLM
• Volunteer.Gov/Gov - is a national database of volunteer opportunities