Become A Volunteer Ranger Assistant

Did you think you would grow up to be a park ranger? It’s not too late! You can become a Volunteer Ranger Assistant and help parks and natural area rangers accomplish much of their important work. Larimer County’s Department of Natural Resources and The City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department are now accepting Volunteer Ranger Assistant applications. Volunteers attend 20 hours of training, and are asked to contribute 20 hours of service in return.

As a Volunteer Ranger Assistant you are an ambassador for natural areas and open spaces.

Volunteer Ranger Assistants (VRAs) are a friendly face on the trail that can answer visitor questions. Volunteers have an important role in caring for trails, kiosks and other amenities. You can volunteer on foot, ride your bike or ride your horse. In training you’ll learn about local and regional trails, how to approach visitors, ecology, safety and stewardship. You’ll meet rangers from Larimer County Department of Natural Resources and the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department.

The Volunteer Ranger Assistant program is the perfect position if you need a flexible schedule. Volunteers are especially needed on weekends. Get some exercise, fresh air and quiet time all while giving back to your community. Benefits include continuing education classes such as first aid and CPR, winter ecology, special behind the scenes tours, recognition events and more.

Qualified candidates have experience in the outdoors, ability to hike or bike a minimum of two miles, excellent customer service and communication skills, time for volunteering and completing patrol logs, access to the internet and experience with computers.