YOUTH PROGRAMS

STEWARDSHIP FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES

Inspiring young people to care for Colorado’s outdoor places is incredibly important. That's why we offer a variety of hands-on volunteer and leadership programs designed for youth and teens!

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH

Volunteering with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is a great way for youth to learn about our state's diverse outdoor places and how to care for them in a fun and unforgettable way!

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FAMILY & YOUTH-FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERING (AGES 6+)
We typically offer many volunteer opportunities for youth and families to get outside and give back together.
YOUTH AND FAMILIES
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YOUTH & SCHOOL GROUP VOLUNTEERING (AGES 6-18)
Check back for our programs for youth, school, and scouting groups to learn about caring for nature and play a hands-on role.
YOUTH GROUPS
Cairn Youth Program

CAIRN PROGRAM

(HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS)

VOC's award-winning Cairn Youth Program engages teens each school year in monthly outdoor stewardship activities.

CAIRN PROGRAM

VOLUNTEERING FOR SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUPS

Our hands-on programs are perfect for schools and youth groups looking to learn about, and give back, to Colorado's outdoors.

We offer a variety of opportunities for youth groups of all sizes and ages to get involved in outdoor stewardship.


We also recommend high school educators and counselors check out our award-winning Cairn Program, open to high school students across the Front Range. Unfortunately, we typically cannot accommodate individual student volunteer opportunities outside of our regular project season or Cairn program. 

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REGISTER FOR A PUBLIC PROJECT
We offer 50+ volunteer opportunities throughout the state each year from April - October, many of which would typically be open to youth ages 6+.
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SET UP AN ONGOING PARTNERSHIP
We believe the best way to inspire the next generation of outdoor stewards is through ongoing involvement that include aspects of play, learn, and care.
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REQUEST A YOUTH TSD PROJECT

VOC’s Team Stewardship Day (TSD) program offers customizable, one-time projects for youth groups of 20+ people. These projects are coordinated in partnership with land managers and can be half-day or full-day opportunities.

GROSSMAN SCHOLARSHIP

The Grossman Scholarship Program helps make educational dreams possible for those who have been involved in outdoor volunteer stewardship.

Thanks to the generosity of former Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) Board Member Rick Grossman and his wife Susie, VOC offers four $5,000 scholarships each year to Colorado residents who have demonstrated a commitment to the outdoors in a volunteer capacity, and intend to pursue an eligible environmental/natural resource related education program in Colorado.
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CAIRN YOUTH PROGRAM

Our award-winning high school program guides and challenges students to become caretakers of Colorado's natural resources.

Founded in 2008, Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC)'s Cairn Youth Program engages 30+ students throughout the school year in monthly outdoor activities and stewardship projects across the Front Range.

Led by young adult mentors, students develop leadership skills, make new friends, learn about environmental issues facing Colorado, explore career paths, and have a hands-on impact as they plan and lead their own stewardship project (think trail building, planting, habitat restoration and more)!
CAIRN PROGRAM

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Whether you’re a student in need of community service hours for graduation or need to complete court-ordered community service for a non-violent offense, you can earn your hours on a VOC project. 

Follow the instructions below to make sure your hours are counted properly!
COMMUNTY SERVICE

Questions? Contact Emily Novack at 303-715-1010 ext. 113.