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Vo l u n t e e r s f o r O u t d o o r C o l o r a d o2014 Ou tdoo r S t ewardsh ip Oppor t un i t i e s | w w w.voc.o rg
600 South Marion Parkw
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enver, CO
80209-2597
303-715-1010Fax 303-715-1212voc@
voc.orgw
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.voc.org
Printed on paper made
with 100%
recycled fi ber and 50%
post-consumer
waste, processed chlorine
free, designated Ancient Forest
Friendly, ™ and m
anufactured w
ith electricity that is offset with
Green-e ®
certifi ed renewable
energy certifi cates.
Get O
utside Y
ourself.
Volunteer for Colorado.
This year, Volunteers for O
utdoor Colorado is
celebrating 30 years of caring for C
olorado’s outdoors. Look inside to see how
you can get involved today!
2014 Season Sponsors
2014 Sponsors (As of March 18 , 2014)
(List as of March 18
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is celebrating 3 decades of caring for Colorado’s outdoors and we invite you to join in the fun! We have all sorts of exciting programs and unique volunteer opportunities planned for you in 2014, including…Commemorative projects – Join us on one or more of 9 very special volunteer projects, each designed to showcase VOC’s long history in Colorado and the tremendous work done by volunteers over the last 30 years. From iconic locations around the state to cool opportunities to make a difference in a community near you, look for the “30th Anniversary commemorative project” icon on this calendar to get involved.
Flood and fi re restoration – Our state has many critical needs for restoration work after recent fl oods and fi res, and we have plenty of ways for you to help. Look for the “fl ood/fi re restoration” icon on this calendar.
Skill-building and training – While no experience or training is necessary to volunteer with VOC, we do offer numerous training opportunities for you to build specifi c stewardship skills or to become a certifi ed volunteer leader. Learn more on our training calendar at www.voc.org.
30th Anniversary party in August – Get ready to celebrate in downtown Denver at Confl uence Park, where we’ll be throwing a big 30th anniversary party complete with live music, food, and fun. Learn more on our website at www.voc.org.
30th Anniversary fundraising campaign – Help VOC remain strong for the next 30 years of stewardship in Colorado. Donate online at www.voc.org or by using the enclosed envelope.
Take a peek inside this 2014 volunteer calendar for ALL the many ways to get involved, then head to www.voc.org and sign up.
New to VOC? Head over to our website at www.voc.org and click on the “New to VOC” icon to learn more about the difference you can make for Colorado’s outdoors.
In-Kind Season Long
VOC is 30!
Helen K
. and Arthur E.
Johnson Foundation
Like the work that VOC does? Help VOC remain strong for the next 30 years of stewardship in Colorado by supporting our award winning volunteer, youth, and training programs. Donate online at www.voc.org or by using the enclosed envelope.
Our Mission: To motivate and enable people to become active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources.
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d
Th
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schu
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dation
Th
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nd
to Restore
Colorad
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Waterw
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Pa
rks
Firman Fund
Vo l u n t e e r s f o r O u t d o o r C o l o r a d o2014 Ou tdoo r S t ewardsh ip Oppor t un i t i e s | w w w.voc.o rg
600 South Marion Parkw
ayD
enver, CO
80209-2597
303-715-1010Fax 303-715-1212voc@
voc.orgw
ww
.voc.org
Printed on paper made
with 100%
recycled fi ber and 50%
post-consumer
waste, processed chlorine
free, designated Ancient Forest
Friendly, ™ and m
anufactured w
ith electricity that is offset with
Green-e ®
certifi ed renewable
energy certifi cates.
Get O
utside Y
ourself.
Volunteer for Colorado.
This year, Volunteers for O
utdoor Colorado is
celebrating 30 years of caring for C
olorado’s outdoors. Look inside to see how
you can get involved today!
2014 Season Sponsors
2014 Sponsors (As of March 18 , 2014)
(List as of March 18
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is celebrating 3 decades of caring for Colorado’s outdoors and we invite you to join in the fun! We have all sorts of exciting programs and unique volunteer opportunities planned for you in 2014, including…Commemorative projects – Join us on one or more of 9 very special volunteer projects, each designed to showcase VOC’s long history in Colorado and the tremendous work done by volunteers over the last 30 years. From iconic locations around the state to cool opportunities to make a difference in a community near you, look for the “30th Anniversary commemorative project” icon on this calendar to get involved.
Flood and fi re restoration – Our state has many critical needs for restoration work after recent fl oods and fi res, and we have plenty of ways for you to help. Look for the “fl ood/fi re restoration” icon on this calendar.
Skill-building and training – While no experience or training is necessary to volunteer with VOC, we do offer numerous training opportunities for you to build specifi c stewardship skills or to become a certifi ed volunteer leader. Learn more on our training calendar at www.voc.org.
30th Anniversary party in August – Get ready to celebrate in downtown Denver at Confl uence Park, where we’ll be throwing a big 30th anniversary party complete with live music, food, and fun. Learn more on our website at www.voc.org.
30th Anniversary fundraising campaign – Help VOC remain strong for the next 30 years of stewardship in Colorado. Donate online at www.voc.org or by using the enclosed envelope.
Take a peek inside this 2014 volunteer calendar for ALL the many ways to get involved, then head to www.voc.org and sign up.
New to VOC? Head over to our website at www.voc.org and click on the “New to VOC” icon to learn more about the difference you can make for Colorado’s outdoors.
In-Kind Season Long
VOC is 30!
Helen K
. and Arthur E.
Johnson Foundation
Like the work that VOC does? Help VOC remain strong for the next 30 years of stewardship in Colorado by supporting our award winning volunteer, youth, and training programs. Donate online at www.voc.org or by using the enclosed envelope.
Our Mission: To motivate and enable people to become active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources.
Mik
e O’B
rienM
emorial T
rail F
un
d
Th
e An
schu
tz F
oun
dation
Th
e Fu
nd
to Restore
Colorad
o Trails,
Waterw
ays &
Pa
rks
Firman Fund
Col o
r
d o’ s S t e w a r d s
S i nce
1984
Browse this calendar for dates, locations, and types of volunteer opportunities that interest you, then go to www.voc.org for details and registration. It’s that easy! And remember, no experience or training required to volunteer.
This calendar may change – we often add and change volunteer opportunities during the year. Watch www.voc.org, our Facebook or Twitter pages, or sign up for VOC’s e-newsletter to learn about new projects, date changes, and other news.
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r ad o d
2014 Outdoor Volunteer Calendar
AprilSUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22* 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30
* Earth Day
APRIL LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
26 Fountain Fountain Creek Flood Restoration
26-27 Grand Junction McInnis Canyon Trail Restoration
MaySUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
MAY LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
3 Loveland Mother’s Day Native Planting at High Plains Environmental Center
10 Estes Park Lake Estes Bird Sanctuary Flood & Habitat Restoration
10-11 Ridgway Ridgway Scenic Trail Construction 15, 20, 22, 27 Denver Evening Garden Planting at Denver City Parks
17-18 Del Norte Stone Quarry Trail Construction
22 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration
23 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration
24 Wheat Ridge Garden Bed Preparation & Construction
31 Genesee Chief Hosa Bison Trail Construction 31 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration – Rampart Range
JuneSUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7*
8 9 10 11 12 13 14†
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
* National Trails Day† National Get Outdoors Day
JUNE LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
7 Boulder Spruce Gulch Invasive Weed Removal
7-8 Salida National Trails Day Cottonwood Trail Construction
7, 8 Bellvue (W of Fort Collins) Fire & Trail Restoration at Lory State Park
14, 28 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration
14 Colorado Springs Black Forest Fire Restoration
21 Conifer Staunton State Park Young Stewards Program
21-22 South Fork West Fork Fire & Trail Restoration
28 Evergreen Saddleback Trail Restoration
28 Mt. Evans Wilderness (various locations)
Wilderness 50th Anniversary Celebration: Trail Restoration in Mt. Evans Wilderness
JulySUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
JULY LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
12 Evergreen Lost Creek Trail Restoration in Mt. Evans Wilderness
12-13 Georgetown Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Mt. Bierstadt Trail & Ecological Restoration
19-20 South Fork West Fork Fire & Trail Restoration
26 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration
26 Boulder James Peak Invasive Weed Removal
26-27 Breckenridge Upper Turk’s Trail Construction in Breckenridge
AugustSUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
AUGUST LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
1-3 Alamosa Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve Trail Restoration
1, 29 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration
2 Evergreen Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Oxbow Trail Construction
2-3 Buena Vista Continental Divide Trail Reconstruction at Tunnel Gulch
9-10 Loveland Pinewood Reservoir Trail Construction
9-10 Walden Lake Agnes Trail Restoration
14-17 Minturn Mt. of the Holy Cross Trail & Ecological Restoration
16 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration
21 Littleton Roxborough State Park Trail Construction
23 Denver South Platte Riparian Habitat & Trail Restoration
23 Downtown Denver Outdoor Colorado Celebration: VOC’s 30th Anniversary Bash at Confl uence Park
SeptemberSUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27*
28 29 30
* National Public Lands Day
SEPTEMBER LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
6 Genesee Genesee Bison Trail Construction
6-7 Crested Butte Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Mt. Crested Butte Summit Trail Restoration
9-12 Creede Wheeler Geologic Area Trail Restoration
11-14 Loma Colorado River Habitat Restoration & Canoe Trip Stewardship Adventure
13 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration
13-14 Steamboat Springs Tombstone Nature Trail Restoration at Steamboat Lake State Park
27-28 Salida National Public Lands Day Cottonwood Trail Construction
OctoberSUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
OCTOBER LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
2, 7, 9, 14 Denver Evening Garden Harvesting at Denver City Parks
4 Boulder Chautauqua Meadows Trail & Flood Restoration
11 Firestone St. Vrain State Park Trail Construction & Flood Restoration
11 Evergreen Pence Park Trail Restoration & Reroute
18-19 Cañon City Garden Park Trail Construction
25 Lakewood OcTOOLberfest – VOC Tool Maintenance
Save the date! Don’t miss our 30th Anniversary party on August 23,
downtown Denver at Confluence Park, where we’ll have live music, great food, and lots of fun.
Watch www.voc.org or our Facebook page for details.
30th Anniversary Commemorative project
Flood/Fire Restoration
Family-Friendly (suitable for families with children)
Camping Available
High Altitude (9000+)
Costs Involved
Easy
Moderate
Diffi cult
main red
PMS 1795CC0 M96 Y90 K2
YOUTUBE LOGO SPECS
PRINTgradient bottom
PMS 1815CC13 M96 Y81 K54
on dark backgroundson light backgrounds
standard
no gradients
watermark
stacked logo (for sharing only)
standard
no gradients
watermark
stacked logo (for sharing only)
white
WHITEC0 M0 Y0 K0
black
BLACKC100 M100 Y100 K100
Col o
r
d o’ s S t e w a r d s
S i nce
1984
Browse this calendar for dates, locations, and types of volunteer opportunities that interest you, then go to www.voc.org for details and registration. It’s that easy! And remember, no experience or training required to volunteer.
This calendar may change – we often add and change volunteer opportunities during the year. Watch www.voc.org, our Facebook or Twitter pages, or sign up for VOC’s e-newsletter to learn about new projects, date changes, and other news.
r
dd or d
r ad o d
2014 Outdoor Volunteer Calendar
AprilSUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22* 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30
* Earth Day
APRIL LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
26 Fountain Fountain Creek Flood Restoration
26-27 Grand Junction McInnis Canyon Trail Restoration
MaySUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
MAY LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
3 Loveland Mother’s Day Native Planting at High Plains Environmental Center
10 Estes Park Lake Estes Bird Sanctuary Flood & Habitat Restoration
10-11 Ridgway Ridgway Scenic Trail Construction 15, 20, 22, 27 Denver Evening Garden Planting at Denver City Parks
17-18 Del Norte Stone Quarry Trail Construction
22 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration
23 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration
24 Wheat Ridge Garden Bed Preparation & Construction
31 Genesee Chief Hosa Bison Trail Construction 31 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration – Rampart Range
JuneSUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7*
8 9 10 11 12 13 14†
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
* National Trails Day† National Get Outdoors Day
JUNE LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
7 Boulder Spruce Gulch Invasive Weed Removal
7-8 Salida National Trails Day Cottonwood Trail Construction
7, 8 Bellvue (W of Fort Collins) Fire & Trail Restoration at Lory State Park
14, 28 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration
14 Colorado Springs Black Forest Fire Restoration
21 Conifer Staunton State Park Young Stewards Program
21-22 South Fork West Fork Fire & Trail Restoration
28 Evergreen Saddleback Trail Restoration
28 Mt. Evans Wilderness (various locations)
Wilderness 50th Anniversary Celebration: Trail Restoration in Mt. Evans Wilderness
JulySUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
JULY LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
12 Evergreen Lost Creek Trail Restoration in Mt. Evans Wilderness
12-13 Georgetown Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Mt. Bierstadt Trail & Ecological Restoration
19-20 South Fork West Fork Fire & Trail Restoration
26 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration
26 Boulder James Peak Invasive Weed Removal
26-27 Breckenridge Upper Turk’s Trail Construction in Breckenridge
AugustSUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
AUGUST LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
1-3 Alamosa Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve Trail Restoration
1, 29 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration
2 Evergreen Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Oxbow Trail Construction
2-3 Buena Vista Continental Divide Trail Reconstruction at Tunnel Gulch
9-10 Loveland Pinewood Reservoir Trail Construction
9-10 Walden Lake Agnes Trail Restoration
14-17 Minturn Mt. of the Holy Cross Trail & Ecological Restoration
16 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration
21 Littleton Roxborough State Park Trail Construction
23 Denver South Platte Riparian Habitat & Trail Restoration
23 Downtown Denver Outdoor Colorado Celebration: VOC’s 30th Anniversary Bash at Confl uence Park
SeptemberSUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27*
28 29 30
* National Public Lands Day
SEPTEMBER LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
6 Genesee Genesee Bison Trail Construction
6-7 Crested Butte Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Mt. Crested Butte Summit Trail Restoration
9-12 Creede Wheeler Geologic Area Trail Restoration
11-14 Loma Colorado River Habitat Restoration & Canoe Trip Stewardship Adventure
13 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration
13-14 Steamboat Springs Tombstone Nature Trail Restoration at Steamboat Lake State Park
27-28 Salida National Public Lands Day Cottonwood Trail Construction
OctoberSUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
OCTOBER LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
2, 7, 9, 14 Denver Evening Garden Harvesting at Denver City Parks
4 Boulder Chautauqua Meadows Trail & Flood Restoration
11 Firestone St. Vrain State Park Trail Construction & Flood Restoration
11 Evergreen Pence Park Trail Restoration & Reroute
18-19 Cañon City Garden Park Trail Construction
25 Lakewood OcTOOLberfest – VOC Tool Maintenance
Save the date! Don’t miss our 30th Anniversary party on August 23,
downtown Denver at Confluence Park, where we’ll have live music, great food, and lots of fun.
Watch www.voc.org or our Facebook page for details.
30th Anniversary Commemorative project
Flood/Fire Restoration
Family-Friendly (suitable for families with children)
Camping Available
High Altitude (9000+)
Costs Involved
Easy
Moderate
Diffi cult
main red
PMS 1795CC0 M96 Y90 K2
YOUTUBE LOGO SPECS
PRINTgradient bottom
PMS 1815CC13 M96 Y81 K54
on dark backgroundson light backgrounds
standard
no gradients
watermark
stacked logo (for sharing only)
standard
no gradients
watermark
stacked logo (for sharing only)
white
WHITEC0 M0 Y0 K0
black
BLACKC100 M100 Y100 K100
Col o
r
d o’ s S t e w a r d s
S i nce
1984
Browse this calendar for dates, locations, and types of volunteer opportunities that interest you, then go to www.voc.org for details and registration. It’s that easy! And remember, no experience or training required to volunteer.
This calendar may change – we often add and change volunteer opportunities during the year. Watch www.voc.org, our Facebook or Twitter pages, or sign up for VOC’s e-newsletter to learn about new projects, date changes, and other news.
r
dd or d
r ad o d
2014 Outdoor Volunteer Calendar
AprilSUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22* 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30
* Earth Day
APRIL LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
26 Fountain Fountain Creek Flood Restoration
26-27 Grand Junction McInnis Canyon Trail Restoration
MaySUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
MAY LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
3 Loveland Mother’s Day Native Planting at High Plains Environmental Center
10 Estes Park Lake Estes Bird Sanctuary Flood & Habitat Restoration
10-11 Ridgway Ridgway Scenic Trail Construction 15, 20, 22, 27 Denver Evening Garden Planting at Denver City Parks
17-18 Del Norte Stone Quarry Trail Construction
22 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration
23 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration
24 Wheat Ridge Garden Bed Preparation & Construction
31 Genesee Chief Hosa Bison Trail Construction 31 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration – Rampart Range
JuneSUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7*
8 9 10 11 12 13 14†
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
* National Trails Day† National Get Outdoors Day
JUNE LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
7 Boulder Spruce Gulch Invasive Weed Removal
7-8 Salida National Trails Day Cottonwood Trail Construction
7, 8 Bellvue (W of Fort Collins) Fire & Trail Restoration at Lory State Park
14, 28 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration
14 Colorado Springs Black Forest Fire Restoration
21 Conifer Staunton State Park Young Stewards Program
21-22 South Fork West Fork Fire & Trail Restoration
28 Evergreen Saddleback Trail Restoration
28 Mt. Evans Wilderness (various locations)
Wilderness 50th Anniversary Celebration: Trail Restoration in Mt. Evans Wilderness
JulySUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
JULY LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
12 Evergreen Lost Creek Trail Restoration in Mt. Evans Wilderness
12-13 Georgetown Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Mt. Bierstadt Trail & Ecological Restoration
19-20 South Fork West Fork Fire & Trail Restoration
26 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration
26 Boulder James Peak Invasive Weed Removal
26-27 Breckenridge Upper Turk’s Trail Construction in Breckenridge
AugustSUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
AUGUST LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
1-3 Alamosa Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve Trail Restoration
1, 29 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration
2 Evergreen Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Oxbow Trail Construction
2-3 Buena Vista Continental Divide Trail Reconstruction at Tunnel Gulch
9-10 Loveland Pinewood Reservoir Trail Construction
9-10 Walden Lake Agnes Trail Restoration
14-17 Minturn Mt. of the Holy Cross Trail & Ecological Restoration
16 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration
21 Littleton Roxborough State Park Trail Construction
23 Denver South Platte Riparian Habitat & Trail Restoration
23 Downtown Denver Outdoor Colorado Celebration: VOC’s 30th Anniversary Bash at Confl uence Park
SeptemberSUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27*
28 29 30
* National Public Lands Day
SEPTEMBER LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
6 Genesee Genesee Bison Trail Construction
6-7 Crested Butte Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Mt. Crested Butte Summit Trail Restoration
9-12 Creede Wheeler Geologic Area Trail Restoration
11-14 Loma Colorado River Habitat Restoration & Canoe Trip Stewardship Adventure
13 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration
13-14 Steamboat Springs Tombstone Nature Trail Restoration at Steamboat Lake State Park
27-28 Salida National Public Lands Day Cottonwood Trail Construction
OctoberSUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
OCTOBER LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
2, 7, 9, 14 Denver Evening Garden Harvesting at Denver City Parks
4 Boulder Chautauqua Meadows Trail & Flood Restoration
11 Firestone St. Vrain State Park Trail Construction & Flood Restoration
11 Evergreen Pence Park Trail Restoration & Reroute
18-19 Cañon City Garden Park Trail Construction
25 Lakewood OcTOOLberfest – VOC Tool Maintenance
Save the date! Don’t miss our 30th Anniversary party on August 23,
downtown Denver at Confluence Park, where we’ll have live music, great food, and lots of fun.
Watch www.voc.org or our Facebook page for details.
30th Anniversary Commemorative project
Flood/Fire Restoration
Family-Friendly (suitable for families with children)
Camping Available
High Altitude (9000+)
Costs Involved
Easy
Moderate
Diffi cult
main red
PMS 1795CC0 M96 Y90 K2
YOUTUBE LOGO SPECS
PRINTgradient bottom
PMS 1815CC13 M96 Y81 K54
on dark backgroundson light backgrounds
standard
no gradients
watermark
stacked logo (for sharing only)
standard
no gradients
watermark
stacked logo (for sharing only)
white
WHITEC0 M0 Y0 K0
black
BLACKC100 M100 Y100 K100
Vo l u n t e e r s f o r O u t d o o r C o l o r a d o2014 Ou tdoo r S t ewardsh ip Oppor t un i t i e s | w w w.voc.o rg
600 South Marion Parkw
ayD
enver, CO
80209-2597
303-715-1010Fax 303-715-1212voc@
voc.orgw
ww
.voc.org
Printed on paper made
with 100%
recycled fi ber and 50%
post-consumer
waste, processed chlorine
free, designated Ancient Forest
Friendly, ™ and m
anufactured w
ith electricity that is offset with
Green-e ®
certifi ed renewable
energy certifi cates.
Get O
utside Y
ourself.
Volunteer for Colorado.
This year, Volunteers for O
utdoor Colorado is
celebrating 30 years of caring for C
olorado’s outdoors. Look inside to see how
you can get involved today!
2014 Season Sponsors
2014 Sponsors (As of March 18 , 2014)
(List as of March 18
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is celebrating 3 decades of caring for Colorado’s outdoors and we invite you to join in the fun! We have all sorts of exciting programs and unique volunteer opportunities planned for you in 2014, including…Commemorative projects – Join us on one or more of 9 very special volunteer projects, each designed to showcase VOC’s long history in Colorado and the tremendous work done by volunteers over the last 30 years. From iconic locations around the state to cool opportunities to make a difference in a community near you, look for the “30th Anniversary commemorative project” icon on this calendar to get involved.
Flood and fi re restoration – Our state has many critical needs for restoration work after recent fl oods and fi res, and we have plenty of ways for you to help. Look for the “fl ood/fi re restoration” icon on this calendar.
Skill-building and training – While no experience or training is necessary to volunteer with VOC, we do offer numerous training opportunities for you to build specifi c stewardship skills or to become a certifi ed volunteer leader. Learn more on our training calendar at www.voc.org.
30th Anniversary party in August – Get ready to celebrate in downtown Denver at Confl uence Park, where we’ll be throwing a big 30th anniversary party complete with live music, food, and fun. Learn more on our website at www.voc.org.
30th Anniversary fundraising campaign – Help VOC remain strong for the next 30 years of stewardship in Colorado. Donate online at www.voc.org or by using the enclosed envelope.
Take a peek inside this 2014 volunteer calendar for ALL the many ways to get involved, then head to www.voc.org and sign up.
New to VOC? Head over to our website at www.voc.org and click on the “New to VOC” icon to learn more about the difference you can make for Colorado’s outdoors.
In-Kind Season Long
VOC is 30!
Helen K
. and Arthur E.
Johnson Foundation
Like the work that VOC does? Help VOC remain strong for the next 30 years of stewardship in Colorado by supporting our award winning volunteer, youth, and training programs. Donate online at www.voc.org or by using the enclosed envelope.
Our Mission: To motivate and enable people to become active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources.
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e O’B
rienM
emorial T
rail F
un
d
Th
e An
schu
tz F
oun
dation
Th
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nd
to Restore
Colorad
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Waterw
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Pa
rks
Firman Fund
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Browse this calendar for dates, locations, and types of volunteer opportunities that interest you, then go to www.voc.org for details and registration. It’s that easy! And remember, no experience or training required to volunteer.
This calendar may change – we often add and change volunteer opportunities during the year. Watch www.voc.org, our Facebook or Twitter pages, or sign up for VOC’s e-newsletter to learn about new projects, date changes, and other news.
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2014 Outdoor Volunteer Calendar
AprilSUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22* 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30
* Earth Day
APRIL LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
26 Fountain Fountain Creek Flood Restoration
26-27 Grand Junction McInnis Canyon Trail Restoration
MaySUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
MAY LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
3 Loveland Mother’s Day Native Planting at High Plains Environmental Center
10 Estes Park Lake Estes Bird Sanctuary Flood & Habitat Restoration
10-11 Ridgway Ridgway Scenic Trail Construction 15, 20, 22, 27 Denver Evening Garden Planting at Denver City Parks
17-18 Del Norte Stone Quarry Trail Construction
22 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration
23 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration
24 Wheat Ridge Garden Bed Preparation & Construction
31 Genesee Chief Hosa Bison Trail Construction 31 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration – Rampart Range
JuneSUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7*
8 9 10 11 12 13 14†
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
* National Trails Day† National Get Outdoors Day
JUNE LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
7 Boulder Spruce Gulch Invasive Weed Removal
7-8 Salida National Trails Day Cottonwood Trail Construction
7, 8 Bellvue (W of Fort Collins) Fire & Trail Restoration at Lory State Park
14, 28 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration
14 Colorado Springs Black Forest Fire Restoration
21 Conifer Staunton State Park Young Stewards Program
21-22 South Fork West Fork Fire & Trail Restoration
28 Evergreen Saddleback Trail Restoration
28 Mt. Evans Wilderness (various locations)
Wilderness 50th Anniversary Celebration: Trail Restoration in Mt. Evans Wilderness
JulySUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
JULY LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
12 Evergreen Lost Creek Trail Restoration in Mt. Evans Wilderness
12-13 Georgetown Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Mt. Bierstadt Trail & Ecological Restoration
19-20 South Fork West Fork Fire & Trail Restoration
26 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration
26 Boulder James Peak Invasive Weed Removal
26-27 Breckenridge Upper Turk’s Trail Construction in Breckenridge
AugustSUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
AUGUST LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
1-3 Alamosa Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve Trail Restoration
1, 29 Bailey Tanglewood Wilderness Trail Restoration
2 Evergreen Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Oxbow Trail Construction
2-3 Buena Vista Continental Divide Trail Reconstruction at Tunnel Gulch
9-10 Loveland Pinewood Reservoir Trail Construction
9-10 Walden Lake Agnes Trail Restoration
14-17 Minturn Mt. of the Holy Cross Trail & Ecological Restoration
16 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration
21 Littleton Roxborough State Park Trail Construction
23 Denver South Platte Riparian Habitat & Trail Restoration
23 Downtown Denver Outdoor Colorado Celebration: VOC’s 30th Anniversary Bash at Confl uence Park
SeptemberSUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27*
28 29 30
* National Public Lands Day
SEPTEMBER LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
6 Genesee Genesee Bison Trail Construction
6-7 Crested Butte Mike O’Brien Memorial Project: Mt. Crested Butte Summit Trail Restoration
9-12 Creede Wheeler Geologic Area Trail Restoration
11-14 Loma Colorado River Habitat Restoration & Canoe Trip Stewardship Adventure
13 Woodland Park Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration
13-14 Steamboat Springs Tombstone Nature Trail Restoration at Steamboat Lake State Park
27-28 Salida National Public Lands Day Cottonwood Trail Construction
OctoberSUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
OCTOBER LOCATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT KEY
2, 7, 9, 14 Denver Evening Garden Harvesting at Denver City Parks
4 Boulder Chautauqua Meadows Trail & Flood Restoration
11 Firestone St. Vrain State Park Trail Construction & Flood Restoration
11 Evergreen Pence Park Trail Restoration & Reroute
18-19 Cañon City Garden Park Trail Construction
25 Lakewood OcTOOLberfest – VOC Tool Maintenance
Save the date! Don’t miss our 30th Anniversary party on August 23,
downtown Denver at Confluence Park, where we’ll have live music, great food, and lots of fun.
Watch www.voc.org or our Facebook page for details.
30th Anniversary Commemorative project
Flood/Fire Restoration
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Camping Available
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