Opportunities From: Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado

Volunteer: Rock Skills Hybrid Training @ Garden of the Gods

Why it's important:  Rock work is an essential part of outdoor stewardship and building sustainable trails. When done properly, projects with rock work can last much longer and be more effective at preventing erosion and keeping trail users safe. In this Saturday workshop, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field, including OSI Instructors who have been building and maintaining trails for decades. 

What you'll learn: This skills training will explore several basic concepts of rock structures and appropriate applications for multi-use trails. We will practice building commonly used structures, and trainees will come away with an enhanced ability to assess trails for practical rock work solutions. Some topics include armoring, constructing a mono-wall, and more! This training is in-person but also has an online component to be completed prior to the training.

Where you'll be: This training will take place at Garden of the Gods, near Colorado Springs. The exact location of the training and a detailed schedule will be provided once you have paid for the training.

Essential Details: 

This training takes place on Saturday, May 16, 2026.  It costs $70 per person to attend the training. Please click here to pay for the training and access the online content. It is mandatory to complete the online training prior to the in-person training. Please allow about 4 hours to complete this training.Cancellations within 2 weeks of the training will not be refunded.Please bring your own food and water to this training.

For questions or concerns please reach out to Benjamin Kromash at ben@voc.org

Program: Training

Why it's important:  Rock work is an essential part of outdoor stewardship and building sustainable trails. When done properly, projects with rock work can last much longer and be more effective at preventing erosion and keeping trail users safe. In this Saturday workshop, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field, including OSI Instructors who have been building and maintaining trails for decades. 

What you'll learn: This skills training will explore several basic concepts of rock structures and appropriate applications for multi-use trails. We will practice building commonly used structures, and trainees will come away with an enhanced ability to assess trails for practical rock work solutions. Some topics include armoring, constructing a mono-wall, and more! This training is in-person but also has an online component to be completed prior to the training.

Where you'll be: This training will take place at Garden of the Gods, near Colorado Springs. The exact location of the training and a detailed schedule will be provided once you have paid for the training.

Essential Details: 

This training takes place on Saturday, May 16, 2026.  It costs $70 per person to attend the training. Please click here to pay for the training and access the online content. It is mandatory to complete the online training prior to the in-person training. Please allow about 4 hours to complete this training.Cancellations within 2 weeks of the training will not be refunded.Please bring your own food and water to this training.

For questions or concerns please reach out to Benjamin Kromash at ben@voc.org

Program: Training

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 16, 2026

Zip Code: 80116

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Noxious Weed Training @ Evergreen

Why it's important: Noxious weeds represent a huge threat to all ecosystems across Colorado and are a huge challenge in the field of conservation. Learning how to control, mitigate, and safely treat noxious weeds is a valuable skill to make key contributions to environmental stewardship.

 

What you'll Learn: This training focuses on how to manage weeds on public lands. We will cover how to identify, inventory, map, and treat noxious weeds. There is also emphasis on the appropriate treatment protocol for individual species. There is also time dedicated to identifying common "look a likes" that can be mistaken as noxious weeds.

This training takes place on Saturday June 6, 2026. This training will take place near Evergreen, Colorado. The exact location and a schedule will be sent once you have registered. No food is provided on this training, please bring your own lunch, snacks, and water.

For questions please reach out to Benjamin Kromash at ben@voc.org

Program: Training

Why it's important: Noxious weeds represent a huge threat to all ecosystems across Colorado and are a huge challenge in the field of conservation. Learning how to control, mitigate, and safely treat noxious weeds is a valuable skill to make key contributions to environmental stewardship.

 

What you'll Learn: This training focuses on how to manage weeds on public lands. We will cover how to identify, inventory, map, and treat noxious weeds. There is also emphasis on the appropriate treatment protocol for individual species. There is also time dedicated to identifying common "look a likes" that can be mistaken as noxious weeds.

This training takes place on Saturday June 6, 2026. This training will take place near Evergreen, Colorado. The exact location and a schedule will be sent once you have registered. No food is provided on this training, please bring your own lunch, snacks, and water.

For questions please reach out to Benjamin Kromash at ben@voc.org

Program: Training

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 6, 2026

Zip Code: 80470

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Rock Skills Hybrid Training @ Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Why it's important:  Rock work is an essential part of outdoor stewardship and building sustainable trails. When done properly, projects with rock work can last much longer and be more effective at preventing erosion and keeping trail users safe. In this Saturday workshop, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field, including OSI Instructors who have been building and maintaining trails for decades. 

What you'll learn: This skills training will explore several basic concepts of rock structures and appropriate applications for multi-use trails. We will practice building commonly used structures, and trainees will come away with an enhanced ability to assess trails for practical rock work solutions. Some topics include armoring, constructing a mono-wall, and more! This training is in-person but also has an online component to be completed prior to the training.

Where you'll be: This training will take place at Golden Gate Canyon State Park, near Golden Colorado. The exact location of the training and a detailed schedule will be provided once you have paid for the training.

Essential Details: 

This training takes place on Saturday, June 20 2026.  It costs $70 per person to attend the training. Please click here to pay for the training and access the online content. It is mandatory to complete the online training prior to the in-person training. Please allow about 4 hours to complete this training.Cancellations within 2 weeks of the training will not be refunded.Please bring your own food and water to this training.

 

For questions or concerns please reach out to Benjamin Kromash at ben@voc.org

Program: Training

Why it's important:  Rock work is an essential part of outdoor stewardship and building sustainable trails. When done properly, projects with rock work can last much longer and be more effective at preventing erosion and keeping trail users safe. In this Saturday workshop, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field, including OSI Instructors who have been building and maintaining trails for decades. 

What you'll learn: This skills training will explore several basic concepts of rock structures and appropriate applications for multi-use trails. We will practice building commonly used structures, and trainees will come away with an enhanced ability to assess trails for practical rock work solutions. Some topics include armoring, constructing a mono-wall, and more! This training is in-person but also has an online component to be completed prior to the training.

Where you'll be: This training will take place at Golden Gate Canyon State Park, near Golden Colorado. The exact location of the training and a detailed schedule will be provided once you have paid for the training.

Essential Details: 

This training takes place on Saturday, June 20 2026.  It costs $70 per person to attend the training. Please click here to pay for the training and access the online content. It is mandatory to complete the online training prior to the in-person training. Please allow about 4 hours to complete this training.Cancellations within 2 weeks of the training will not be refunded.Please bring your own food and water to this training.

 

For questions or concerns please reach out to Benjamin Kromash at ben@voc.org

Program: Training

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 20, 2026

Zip Code: 80401

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Trail Skills Hybrid Training @ Granby

Why it's important: This training will go over essential skills for advanced trail work including turnpikes, rock structures, and timber steps. Building sustainable climbing turns is an essential part of outdoor stewardship and building sustainable trails. When done properly, projects with rock and timber can last much longer and be more effective at preventing erosion and keeping trail users safe. In this Friday workshop, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field, including OSI Instructors who have been building and maintaining trails for decades. 

 This training is designed to prepare volunteers for the Hogback Trail Reroute on June 27-28.

What you'll learn: This skills training will explore several advanced concepts such as climbing turns, retaining walls, and steep trail construction. Trainees will come away with an enhanced ability to construct sustainable trails.

Where you'll be: This training will be in near Granby Colorado. The exact location of the training and a detailed schedule will be provided once you have paid for the training.

Essential Details: 

This training takes place on Friday, June 26. Cancellations within 2 weeks of the training will not be refunded.This training costs $70 to participate in. Please click here to pay for the training.Free camping will be provided on Thursday June 25 and Friday June 26. NOTE: If you attend the Hogback Trail Reroute project on June 27-28 you can be reimbursed for the cost of this training. Please bring your own food and water to this training.

 

For questions or concerns please reach out to Benjamin Kromash at ben@voc.org

Program: Training

Why it's important: This training will go over essential skills for advanced trail work including turnpikes, rock structures, and timber steps. Building sustainable climbing turns is an essential part of outdoor stewardship and building sustainable trails. When done properly, projects with rock and timber can last much longer and be more effective at preventing erosion and keeping trail users safe. In this Friday workshop, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field, including OSI Instructors who have been building and maintaining trails for decades. 

 This training is designed to prepare volunteers for the Hogback Trail Reroute on June 27-28.

What you'll learn: This skills training will explore several advanced concepts such as climbing turns, retaining walls, and steep trail construction. Trainees will come away with an enhanced ability to construct sustainable trails.

Where you'll be: This training will be in near Granby Colorado. The exact location of the training and a detailed schedule will be provided once you have paid for the training.

Essential Details: 

This training takes place on Friday, June 26. Cancellations within 2 weeks of the training will not be refunded.This training costs $70 to participate in. Please click here to pay for the training.Free camping will be provided on Thursday June 25 and Friday June 26. NOTE: If you attend the Hogback Trail Reroute project on June 27-28 you can be reimbursed for the cost of this training. Please bring your own food and water to this training.

 

For questions or concerns please reach out to Benjamin Kromash at ben@voc.org

Program: Training

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 26, 2026

Zip Code: 80446

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Trail Skills Hybrid Training @ Grand Lake

Why it's important: This training will go over essential skills for advanced trail work including turnpikes, rock structures, and timber steps. Building sustainable climbing turns is an essential part of outdoor stewardship and building sustainable trails. When done properly, projects with rock and timber can last much longer and be more effective at preventing erosion and keeping trail users safe. In this Friday workshop, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field, including OSI Instructors who have been building and maintaining trails for decades. 

 This training is designed to prepare volunteers for the Gilsonite Trail project on July 18-19.

What you'll learn: This skills training will explore several advanced concepts such as trail construction after a forest fire, erosion control in a flood zone, and rock structures that are appropriate for multi-use trails. Trainees will come away with an enhanced ability to assess trails for practical rock work solutions and sustainable trail construction.

Where you'll be: This training will be in near Granby, Colorado. The exact location of the training and a detailed schedule will be provided once you have paid for the training.

 

Essential Details: 

This training takes place on Friday, July 17. Cancellations within 2 weeks of the training will not be refunded.This training costs $70 to participate in. Please click here to pay for the training.Free camping will be provided on Thursday July 16 and Friday July 17. NOTE: If you attend the Gilsonite Trail project on July 18-19 you can be reimbursed for the cost of this training. Please bring your own food and water to this training.

 

For questions or concerns please reach out to Benjamin Kromash at ben@voc.org

Program: Training

Why it's important: This training will go over essential skills for advanced trail work including turnpikes, rock structures, and timber steps. Building sustainable climbing turns is an essential part of outdoor stewardship and building sustainable trails. When done properly, projects with rock and timber can last much longer and be more effective at preventing erosion and keeping trail users safe. In this Friday workshop, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field, including OSI Instructors who have been building and maintaining trails for decades. 

 This training is designed to prepare volunteers for the Gilsonite Trail project on July 18-19.

What you'll learn: This skills training will explore several advanced concepts such as trail construction after a forest fire, erosion control in a flood zone, and rock structures that are appropriate for multi-use trails. Trainees will come away with an enhanced ability to assess trails for practical rock work solutions and sustainable trail construction.

Where you'll be: This training will be in near Granby, Colorado. The exact location of the training and a detailed schedule will be provided once you have paid for the training.

 

Essential Details: 

This training takes place on Friday, July 17. Cancellations within 2 weeks of the training will not be refunded.This training costs $70 to participate in. Please click here to pay for the training.Free camping will be provided on Thursday July 16 and Friday July 17. NOTE: If you attend the Gilsonite Trail project on July 18-19 you can be reimbursed for the cost of this training. Please bring your own food and water to this training.

 

For questions or concerns please reach out to Benjamin Kromash at ben@voc.org

Program: Training

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jul 17, 2026

Zip Code: 80446

Allow Groups: No