Volunteer
By volunteering, teens will have the chance to learn new skills, make new friends, give back to the community, and have fun. Youth volunteer efforts benefit our City immensely. It enables the Department to provide additional recreational opportunities, programming, and maintenance, which improves the quality of life for all of our residents.
We welcome youth and teen volunteers. Teen assignments and schedules for volunteering will model the US Department of Labor, Fair Labor Standards Act. Youth ages 12-15 can only volunteer between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. during the school year, with extended hours to 9 p.m. in the summer.
Opportunities by Age
Ages 10 & Up
Junior Docent
Rock Ledge Ranch
Volunteer Information
Junior Docents will be scheduled to volunteer for two half days per week (Wednesday – Sunday) during one of two five-week sessions this summer.
- Session I: June 4 – July 6
- Session II: July 9 – August 10
- Shifts
- Morning Shift: 9:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Afternoon Shift: 1:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Duties Include
Experience Living History as a Junior Docent at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site! Junior Docents wear period clothing, demonstrate historic chores, games, and crafts, and interpret the unique history of the Pikes Peak region to visitors from around the world! Participation in the Junior Docent program is selective and dependent on several factors including age, interest, availability, maturity, and interview.
Training & Interviews
- Application window: March 1 – 21
- Interview Day: April 5
- Online Training: May 2-4
- Site Specific Training Required: June 3, 9:20 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ages 13 & Up
Spray Ground Assistant
Deerfield Hills Community Center
Volunteer Information
- Dates: June 1 – July 25
- Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Shifts: Minimum of 2x per week for 4 hours per shift
Duties Include
- Assist staff in the supervision of youth in and around the Spray Ground area
- Greet visitors
- Answer questions
- Assist with set-up and clean-up of parties
- Assist center staff with facility maintenance
- Occasional office duties
Training & Interviews
Training: Mandatory training - days and times to be determined during the week of May 26-30
Teen Volunteer
North Cheyenne Cañon Park
Want to learn more? Don’t miss the Volunteer Open House on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 4-6 p.m.
Volunteer Information
- Dates: May 2025 – September 2025
- Time: Shifts are available 7 days a week
- Shifts: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- The Teen Volunteer program is summer focused, with the teen training hosted in late May, and volunteer hours available from Memorial Day through Labor Day at Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center. Daily, 7 days a week: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Duties Include
In this volunteer program, teens will build leadership skills & make an impact.
- Wayfinding in North Cheyenne Cañon Park
- Education
- Customer Service
- Meet and teach people from all over the world how to enjoy and respect North Cheyenne Cañon’s scenery and trails
Training and Interviews
- Mandatory training will be required for volunteers on Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Online Leave No Trace 101 course, a free, 45-minute course that is required for teen volunteers
Teen Volunteer
Therapeutic Recreation Discovery Camp
Volunteer Information
- Dates: June 9 – July 25
- Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Shifts: Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Location: Pioneer Elementary School or Hillside Community Center (Location Varies)
Duties Include
Work with children ages 6-12 years old with developmental disabilities while supporting them in activities of swimming, art, music, games, special events, and field trips. Duties may also include set-up and clean-up of activities.
Training & Interviews
Orientation dates held between June 2 – 5
Ages 15 & Up
Junior Park Docent
Garden of the Gods Park
Sign Up to Volunteer: Email gardenofthegods@coloradosprings.gov or call 719-219-0108 to schedule an interview.
Volunteer Information
- Dates: Open & Flexible all Summer! Monday - Sunday
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Shifts: Minimum 2x per month in 2-hour sessions
Duties Include
Park Docents provide fun ways to connect with and appreciate the natural and cultural areas of the Pikes Peak Region, with focus on Garden of the Gods Park. Docents are encouraged to pursue their area of passion and have lots of ways to engage visitors. Most common, is running our “Touch Tables”, where docents encourage visitors to explore hands on items such as wildlife pelts, skulls, fossils, rocks or cultural items.
Training & Interviews
Interviews are required and training will be provided
Junior Docent
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
Volunteer Information
- Dates: June 6 – August 2, 2025 (Additional opportunities to volunteer during the school year)
- Applications due: May 5, 2025
- In-person Group Interviews: May 24, 2025
- Time: 3 hour shifts; flexible scheduling
- Shifts: Tuesday – Saturday
Duties Include
Over the course of the summer, teens will make meaningful connections to the cultural history of the Pikes Peak region. Junior Docents will help preserve and share our community’s history through a variety of service opportunities in our education, collections, and marketing departments. Through training and practice, teens will develop important communication, interpretive, and leadership skills. Junior Docents who complete at least 40 hours of service and comply with program policies and expectations will earn a $300 Education Stipend at the end of the summer.
Training and Interviews
- Required training June 3 - 5
Ages 16 & Up
Mobile Food Pantry
Deerfield Hills Community Center
Volunteer Information
- Dates: 4th Friday of each month
- Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Duties Include
Assist food program manager in the set up and cleanup of once per month drive-through style community food distribution!
Training & Interviews
Group orientation training happens at the start of each shift!
Mobile Food Pantry
Hillside Community Center
Volunteer Information
- Dates: 2nd Friday of each month
- Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm (Volunteers asked to arrive by 11:30am and should be done no later than 2:30pm)
Duties Include
Assist food program manager in the set up and cleanup of once per month drive-through style community food distribution!
Training & Interviews
Group orientation training happens at the start of each shift!