What skills do I need to volunteer?
How physically challenging is the project work?
How do I register for a project?
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?
What if I’m not a current member or volunteer and I want to get the 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?
What is WRV’s employer identification number (Federal Tax ID)?
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General Contest Guidelines
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.
⬤ Easier – Typically require shorter walks on relatively flat but uneven ground. Example events include Native Seeds, Family & Youth, and some Weeds projects (Mediterranean sage), as well as occasional indoor Support activities such as seed cleanings, seed bag sewing, or cooking events.
■ Moderate – Typically require short to medium walks on potentially rocky or steep ground. Example events include Rivers, Restoration and some Weeds projects (tamarisk).
♦ Difficult – A good degree of fitness and stamina is required. Example events include Trails, Forests, Restoration and some Weeds projects (myrtle spurge).
♦♦ Very Difficult – May involve long hikes, steep elevation changes, and heavy physical labor. A high degree of fitness and stamina is required. Examples include Trails, Forests, and Restoration projects, particularly those at high elevations.
Click here to see our project schedule. Click “Register for this project” for the projects 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-seven days prior to each event.
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 emailinfo@wlrv.org or call 303-543-1411 ext. 1 during business hours.
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.
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 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. If you became a member in the last 12 months or renewed your membership, or volunteered on two projects in the past two years, you are eligible for the member/volunteer discounted pricing.
You can become a member now, then return to complete your registration for the fee-based event or training. Or you will receive the discount if you have attended two full-day projects in the last year. Finally, after attending two full-day projects this year, you can contact WRV for a refund of the difference between the price and the discounted price.
Limited scholarships are available for WRV volunteers. Contact WRV at 303-543-1411 or info@wlrv.org for more information.
If you need to cancel a registration for a fee-based event, please call the WRV office at 303-543-1411.
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 February 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.
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: