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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteering is a great way to give back to our community and to nature. We have many great opportunities that require your time, talents, interests, and skills to help preserve the Cañon and increase awareness of its natural treasures. If you would like to join us in these efforts please contact us today or sign up now!
Volunteering is important, but joining as members and donating to our organization ensures that we can provide both the facilities and the financial backing to make events and activities possible.
Volunteer opportunities include:
Have fun, get some exercise, and meet like-minded people who love the outdoors!
CANON CLEAN-UP April 24, 2010
Celebrate Earth Day with US
This event is held two times a year. Volunteers come to pick up litter and other large items left in the Park. Volunteers (adults and children14 or older, accompanied by an adult) are treated to a free lunch after the clean up. Groups are encouraged to participate. Wear sturdy shoes, long sleeve shirt, hat, and bring sunscreen, insect repellent, gloves, and water. To sign up, please call 719-385-6086.
CANON CLEAN-UP September 25 2010
Celebrate National Public Lands Day
This event is held two times a year. Volunteers come to pick up litter and other large items left in the Park. Volunteers (adults and children14 or older, accompanied by an adult) are treated to a free lunch after the clean up. Groups are encouraged to participate. Wear sturdy shoes, long sleeve shirt, hat, and bring sunscreen, insect repellent, gloves, and water. To sign up, please call 719-385-6086.
FUNDRAISING/ADVOCACY
Fundraising:
Colorado Springs taxes are very low and parks are sparsely funded.
We do not advocate increased taxes; rather, we raise funds to continue our efforts.
Here is a partial list of efforts supported through fund raising:
-Environmental Education for children and adults
-Maintenance of trails in the Cañon
-Funding annual environmental events in the Cañon
-Preservation and enhancement of the Cañon
No special skills are required, just a desire to assist in continuing to make the Cañon an environmental gem.
Contact Starsmore Discovery Center (385-6086).
Advocacy:
This entails working with City officials, businesses and service groups to promote
the Cañon.
Contact Lee Wolf 719-578-1877 or leeedwardwolf@comcast.net if interested.
HIKING GUIDE
Lead nature walks on the trails in North Cheyenne Canon. Interpretive walks focus on “Discovering the Wonder of North Cheyenne Cañon” with topics including the unique mountain ecosystem of the park and the plants and animals that make it their home. Check at either Starsmore Discovery Center (385-6086) about assisting with these interpretive hikes.
Contact Starsmore Discovery Center (385-6086).
NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY INTERPRETER
Greet visitors and answer general questions while working at the interpretive table set-up outdoors under the awning at Helen Hunt Falls. Provide short impromptu talks about various props and artifacts related to hummingbirds, geology, gold prospecting, animal tracking and American Indians. Training provided. Contact Starsmore Discovery Center at 385-6086 to volunteer.
HUMMINGBIRD FESTIVAL This major event welcomes back the Broad-tailed Hummingbird to the North Cheyenne Cañon area. This family-oriented event provides numerous activities including bus tours, Ute tipi demonstration, children's activities and entertainment, sale of native plants and vendors selling their wares. Participation at this event has grown to 2,000 visitors.
Serve on the planning committee that begins working on this major event in January each year. Volunteer to work a 3-hour shift on the day of the event. Adults and children 14 or older, accompanied by an adult.
Contact Starsmore Discovery Center (385-6086).
HUMMINGBIRD GARDEN
Help maintaini the hummingbird garden located in front of Starsmore Discovery Center. Learn more about gardening and how to attract hummingbirds. No prior knowledge necessary. Training is provided.
Contact Starsmore Discovery Center (385-6086).
MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
In order to grow and continue to develop opportunities for visitors to the Cañon as well as educational programs we must have members that financially support our organization. This volunteer position seeks ways to promote and increase membership for the Friends of Cheyenne Cañon.
OFFICE ASSISTANCE
Assisting staff with needs behind the scenes. Jobs could be on the computer, filing, phoning, organizing, etc.
RETAIL SALES / INFORMATION SPECIALIST
Greet visitors and provide park information. Operate cash register for The Friends of Cheyenne Cañon volunteer organization. All proceeds help to support park operations and programs. Sign up for a 4-hour shift, one day a week at either Visitor Center. Teens require a waiver signed by parents in order to handle cash. Orientation and training will be provided.
TRAIL MAINTENANCE May 22, June 26, July 24, & September 12 2010
Groups are encouraged to participate. Adults and children (14 and older, accompanied by an adult). Wear sturdy shoes, long-sleeved shirt, hat, sunscreen and insect repellent. Bring gloves and water. We can accommodate community organizations dates for service projects in the Cañon. Please call 385-6086 to sign up.
TRAIL PROJECTS Mid & Upper Columbine, Mt. Cutler, Silver Cascade
Groups are encouraged to participate. Adults and children (14 and older, accompanied by an adult). Wear sturdy shoes, long-sleeved shirt, hat, sunscreen and insect repellent. Bring gloves and water. We can accommodate community organizations dates for service project in the Cañon. Contact Starsmore Discovery Center (385-6086).
UTE TIPI PROGRAM
Assist park staff with a program for youth and adults to learn more about the Ute American Indian heritage of North Cheyenne Cañon Park. The program is designed to increase awareness of the Ute Indian people and their heritage in the Pikes Peak Region. Once trained, volunteers may assist with school or public programs. Contact Starsmore Discovery Center (385-6086).
YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Learn how to share your love of the outdoors and nature with elementary school students. School programs are offered in the spring and fall. Training is provided. Contact Starsmore Discovery Center (385-6086).
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