Parks and Open Space Department 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, #4600, Aurora, CO 80012
The Parks and Open Space Department offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities from a one-day clean up, to year-long adopt-a-site, to park or open space improvement projects designed and built by volunteers.							Colorado Cares Day 2007
UPCOMING WORK DAYS: (e-mail opensp@auroragov.org or call Justin Clark at 720-272-5388 for information)
2008 Work Dates - Earth Day, April 19 Take Pride in America, May 24
Volunteer Stewards Wanted! Volunteer stewards can patrol trails, lead programs, staff the nature center, help with special events and assist with resource protection and monitoring. Join us for an open house to see how we can match your talents with Aurora park and open space needs. For more info call 303-326-8948. Training begins in March 2008.
Passionate for Parks & Open Space? Turn your passion into service! The Aurora Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and the Open Space Board have openings for new Board Members. Caring residents, who meet just once a month, help shape the future of our park system. Apply today by calling 303-739-7120 or email kherrman@auroragov.org
		Boards and Commissions – The Aurora City Council and the Parks and Open Space Department utilizes input from 3 advisory boards. The Gollf Committee, Open Space Board and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Go to the Boards and Commissions page for more information on volunteering for these Boards. Call 303-739-7168 for Parks and Recreation Board and 303-326-8948 for Open Space Board.
		Green Space – Clean Space: Volunteers can work as individuals or as groups to “adopt-a-site” for a day, month or year. The Green Space–Clean Space program is sponsored by the Parks and Open Space and Utilities Departments to keep our stream corridors, parks and open space free from trash and debris. Contact us at 720-272-5388 or e-mail at opensp@auroragov.org
		Trail Stewards: Bike, walk or ride your horse as “eyes and ears” along the City of Aurora’s scenic trail system. Trail stewards offer valuable assistance to trail users, staff, and aid in the protection and care of the city’s amazing natural resources. For an application, please contact us at 720-272-5388 or e-mail at opensp@auroragov.org.
		Individuals: Volunteers come in all sizes and are all ages. Individuals are welcome to assist with administrative tasks or teach a class at our Nature Center, complete their requirements for a Scout badge or join with other individuals to help staff an event. Contact us at 720-272-5388 or e-mail at opensp@auroragov.org.
		Community Groups: Groups are welcome to work with us for a day or for a longer commitment. Groups frequently choose to help clean-up a stream corridor, open space site, or park. Groups can also assist with tree planting, fence building, or may work with the Department on an event. Contact us at 720-272-5388 or e-mail at opensp@auroragov.org.
		Morrison Nature Center: Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals or groups. Contact us at 303-739-2428 or by e-mail at nature@auroragov.org. Find out more about the Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch.
		Volunteer Workdays: Throughout the year, the city sponsors days where volunteers are needed to complete a specific project. Two of the most popular projects are planting trees for Arbor Day in April and the High Line Canal Clean-Up in March. If you would like to help sponsor one of our larger volunteer days, call 720-272-5388 or e-mail opensp@auroragov.org.
		Events: Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals, groups or for companies wishing to help sponsor activities within an event. Contact us at 720-272-5388 or 303-326-8948 or by e-mail at opensp@auroragov.org. List of Upcoming Events.