What actions is WRV taking to ensure safety of volunteers and our community during the current COVID-19 outbreak?
What should I know about volunteering with WRV during COVID-19? – PLEASE READ
How is WRV keeping volunteers safe during current wildfires?
What skills do I need to volunteer?
How physically challenging is the project work?
How do I register for an event?
How do I sign my waiver?
When will I receive project details?
Is transportation provided?
Can I bring my dog?
Can I complete community service hours with WRV?
What does it cost to volunteer on a project?
I’m injured or otherwise unable to work on a project crew. Are there other ways to volunteer with WRV?
Can I volunteer in the office?
Do you offer internships?
Can my group/corporate group participate in a WRV Project?
How do I register a group for a project?
Are children welcome?
What is a ‘family friendly’ project?
My child is below the minimum age. Can they still come?
What is a youth service learning day camp?
Do you offer training?
Are there training fees?
What do the training fees cover?
How do I qualify for a discount?
Do you offer scholarships?
What is your cancellation policy for fee-based trainings and other events?
How did WRV get started?
What’s with all of the acronyms?
Can I purchase WRV merchandise?
When does the project schedule for next season come out?
I have a potential project idea for WRV. How can I let WRV know?
How do you fund your projects?
How does WRV solicit funds for its mission?
What is WRV’s employer identification number (Federal Tax ID)?
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General Contest Guidelines
Published: 3/13/2020, Last updated: 11/21/2020
WRV is continuing to monitor the developing situation and will meet or exceed all local public health and CDC guidelines in hosting volunteer events. Our main priority is the safety and well-being of our volunteers, staff and community, and we are committed to doing our part to slow community spread of COVID-19 in order to protect vulnerable populations.
All WRV are running as scheduled, with new procedures as outlined below and subject to change. All WRV events will comply with the State of Colorado’s county-by-county COVID-19 dial. Counties move back and forth between levels, depending on three metrics: new cases, percent positivity, and hospitalizations.
Following are group size limitations for outdoor volunteer stewardship based on where a county is on the color-coded dial:
All activities will allow for at least a 6-foot physical separation. For example, seed collections and habitat plantings already work best when participants are widely spaced across the landscape, and use of certain tools already requires a 6-foot safety radius. Many of our restoration sites are also closed to the public, providing an opportunity for volunteers to enjoy outdoor recreation safely while not over-burdening our open space areas.
It is important to note that activities such as spending time outdoors, getting exercise, and volunteering for a cause you believe in all convey benefits for our health and well-being. Therefore we encourage you to continue to take precautions, but also to get outside and stay active! As the season progresses, we will continue to listen to our volunteers and monitor guidance from CDC, state and local authorities to make adjustments as circumstances change. Together, our goal remains to heal the land and build community to the best of our ability, especially at times like these.
Last Updated: 11/2/2020
Following are rules and expectations when volunteering with WRV during the COVID-19 outbreak. Thank you for helping us heal the land while keeping our community safe and healthy!
GUIDELINES FOR CHOOSING AN EVENT
PREPARING FOR YOUR EVENT
WHAT TO BRING
DURING YOUR EVENT
AFTER YOUR EVENT
WRV is monitoring all wildfire activity on a daily basis. Any modifications to currently scheduled events will be shared with those registered for each event. Contact us at info@wlrv.org with any questions. You can view maps of current fire activity and current air quality and smoke. In general, WRV events will continue to run as scheduled when air quality is Good (Green), Moderate (Yellow), or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Orange). WRV events will be cancelled when air quality becomes Unhealthy (Red), Very Unhealthy (Purple), or Hazardous (Dark Purple). We recognize that individual tolerance to smoke varies, therefore if you decide not to come due to conditions please just let us know with as much notice as possible by cancelling your registration online, emailing info@wlrv.org or calling us at 303-543-1411 x1. Thank you!
We provide any orientation and training you will need, unless we advertise for specific skills. We take special pride in helping newcomers learn the ropes so they can make a real contribution from the get-go.
It varies, but most events can accommodate a range of abilities. Project descriptions will include this kind of information. Generally, the high country trail projects are the most strenuous and our seed collection projects are least strenuous. And, there is plenty in between. We need people to help with event management and cooking, which might suit you if you like to get out but prefer not to do too much physical labor.
Visit our online calendar to find an event that interests you. You can view the the calendar in monthly, list or pinboard formats. You can search for events by date or by interest including program areas, counties/regions, family-friendly, and more. Click “Register Now” for the events that interest you. For a step-by-step how-to, click here. After you register, you will receive a confirmation email. Full details about what to bring and where to meet are sent five to seven days prior to each event.
New for 2020, volunteers need to sign only one waiver annually. The annual waiver is now attached to each project, so you can sign while registering for a project. If you are already signed up for one or more projects, you can sign your annual waiver online or download and bring it with you to a project.
You should receive project details five to seven days before the start date of your project. If you have not received details within five days of your project, check the spam or junk folder of your inbox. If you still cannot find your project details, email the WRV Staff Liaison (WSL) for your project, or email info@wlrv.org or call 303-543-1411 ext. 1 during business hours.
Note: Carpooling has been suspended during COVID-19. Generally, we do not provide transportation to projects. However, when you sign up for a project, you will have the option to sign up to carpool. If you do, we’ll share your basic contact information with other volunteers on your project who also want to carpool. You are responsible for contacting them to arrange a ride. Even better, invite a friend with wheels to register!
Unfortunately, no. We have nothing against pets. It’s just that pets can become a safety risk as well as a negative impact to wildlife and vegetation in the areas where we work.
Yes, we are happy to sign off on your community service hours. Please let WRV staff know in advance if you will be completing community service hours with us by emailing the WRV Staff Liaison (WSL) for your project directly or info@wlrv.org. If your community service hours are court-mandated, please bring your community service log, a government issued ID, and the contact information of your court supervisor.
There are no fees to volunteer.
Yes. Depending on your capabilities, there are often roles such as greeter, photographer, cook, etc. that are less physically demanding on a project. We also have in-office opportunities for volunteers. Please email us info@wlrv.org and we can let you know what opportunities are available.
Yes, there is plenty to do in the office to support our projects and programs. Email us at info@wlrv.org or call 303-543-1411 ext. 1. We’d love to discuss these opportunities with you!
Yes. For more information on internships, please visit our Staff and Jobs page.
Yes. Please see Corporate Groups for details and fill our our group project form.
We welcome groups to attend most projects. If you wish to bring family members, just bump up the “number attending” when you register. If you wish to bring friends or organize a group of colleagues, please contact Amy Ansari at 303-543-1411 ext. 104 or e-mail her at amy@wlrv.org. We will add a group registration, and you can have your individual group members then sign up under that group name.
We try whenever possible to include children. The minimum age varies from project to project according to the difficulty and safety issues. On most projects, children in small numbers can be accommodated. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an authorized adult whose primary responsibility is their supervision.
Note: During COVID-19, the minimum age has been raised to 12 for half-day projects or 14 for full-day projects. Many trail, forestry, and overnight projects have higher minimum ages of 16-18. The Family-Friendly designation is used to indicate projects where children under the age of 12 are permitted to participate in the restoration work along with a parent or guardian. These projects tend to be safer and easier than other projects, but may still involve camping or full-day events. However, project days can be long for young children, so “tag-teaming” is always recommended when bringing children ages 8 and under. “Tag-teaming” means that children come with two parents/adults that can take turns supervising the children and participating in the restoration work. We find that this creates the best project experience for both children and adults. If you have questions or concerns about bringing a child to a particular Family-Friendly project, please call the WRV office at 303-543-1411 x1.
Most WRV projects have a stated minimum age. This indicates approximately the youngest child we anticipate can readily complete the work tasks involved in this project. This minimum age also takes into account other factors such as weather exposure and difficulty of access to the work site. Every child is unique, with different propensities for outdoor work and general hardiness out in the elements. If parents are willing to tag team, so at least one person can focus on the needs of the child, and the parents are comfortable in the outdoor setting of the project, then there is a very good chance you can bring a child who is younger than our stated minimum age and have a fantastic experience. Please call the WRV office at 303-543-1411 x109 to discuss how we can accommodate the needs of your family. We love having family participation! For more information, see the FAQ above about “Family Friendly projects.”
Youth educational day camps are sometimes, but not always, held in conjunction with family friendly projects, and if so, will be listed at the bottom of the project description with an age-range on the WRV website. Day camps provide opportunities for children to participate in age-appropriate environmental activities and service while adults and teens volunteer on the larger project at the same location. Participation in these camps requires separate registration from the larger volunteer project, so check the project description for specific instructions on who to contact.
Yes, WRV offers a wide variety of leadership and skill trainings. View our full training calendar.
Some trainings are free while others have fees. We offer a discounted price to current members and current volunteers.
Our training fees cover materials, food (if provided), professional trainers’ time and often rental of space. We have worked hard to make these fees bare bones so that all may attend.
To qualify for a discount on a WRV event, you need to be a “current” volunteer or member. This means you have either made a membership contribution in the last 12 months or you have volunteered on two projects in the past two years. If you don’t currently meet either criteria, you can become a member now, or you can attend two projects this year, after which you can contact WRV for a refund of the difference between the price you paid and the discounted price.
Limited scholarships are available for WRV volunteers. Contact WRV at 303-543-1411 x1 or info@wlrv.org for more information.
Note: During COVID-19, we are offering full refunds if you are sick or feeling uncomfortable about attending a training. The format of trainings is being changed to meet or exceed all CDC and local public health guidelines, including limiting class size and moving some sessions online.
If you need to cancel a registration for a fee-based event, please call the WRV office at 303-543-1411 x1.
Our standard cancellation policy is as follows:
Any amount not refunded will be considered a tax-deductible donation.
Please see our Milestones section under About Us.
We use a variety of acronyms for many of our leadership roles on projects:
For leadership training information, check out our training schedule.
Yes. You can stop by our Boulder or Fort Collins offices for official WRV merchandise, please call ahead to make an appointment. We also try to bring merchandise to all social events, and some project events.
We build our project schedule during the winter. Check in around March 1 for the completed schedule and the opportunity to register. If you are a volunteer who receives emails, check your inbox around that time. If you are a member, we will send you our complete project schedule and registration links a week before we send out to the general public.
We send out project forms to agency contacts, partners, etc. every fall. If you would like to receive a project form, let us know and we will send one to you. Check Tell Us About Your Project for details.
WRV obtains funding from a wide variety of sources, including foundation and government grants, fees for services, corporate donations, individual donations, and memberships. WRV appreciates our many Sponsors and Partners.
WRV mails and emails fundraising letters to existing stakeholders, such as volunteers, former donors, and people who have requested to join our mailing list. WRV writes grants to government agencies, corporations, and private foundations. WRV requests donations via social media and through our website donation page. WRV requests at least a partial fee for service from training attendees, land management agencies, and private landowners. WRV welcomes gifts of cash, stock, property, and more. WRV promotes legacy gifts from estates, charitable annuities and charitable remainder trusts. WRV occasionally holds fundraising events and auctions. And, WRV asks individuals for gifts in person. WRV’s Executive Director reserves the right to decline a gift based on our gift acceptance policy. WRV may soon request donations via phone or text message.
46-0505155. This number is needed for some donations such as putting WRV in a will.
Smoking is discouraged at all WRV activities. WRV shall affirmatively enforce smoking restrictions where smoking is not permitted by law, or restricted by fire bans. WRV project smokers should exercise due care to extinguish smoking materials safely and should avoid annoying other participants with second hand smoke.
Illegal substances are not permitted on WRV projects. Marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law.
Overnight projects are a treasured opportunity to socialize with new and old friends in a beautiful outdoor environment. Many volunteers, however, want to go to bed early to be ready for the next day’s hard work. WRV asks that all project participants be considerate of other project participants and keep noise levels down in the evening and early morning. From 10:00 pm to 6:00 a.m., project participants are asked to avoid making any unnecessary noise that will carry to sleeping areas.
Wildlands Restoration Volunteers (WRV) conducts its contests as described in these general contesting rules. By participating, each participant agrees as follows: