Apply to the Open Space Division office at:
Parks & Open Space
15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 4-S, Aurora, CO, 80012
ATTN: Trail Steward Program
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Email the Parks & Open Space Division and be sure to include your contact information.
WANTED |
VOLUNTEER TRAIL STEWARDS |
Help the City of Aurora Open Space Division provide a positive experience for all of our Open Space visitors and trail users. |
Duties |
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| Walk, ride a bike or a horse along the Open Space trails and provide information to trail users concerning regulations, trail conditions, directions, and history of the area. Report to the Open Space and Natural Resources Division any conditions of which they should be aware of such as a tree blocking the trail, a visitor not in compliance with regulations, injured trail users, fires, etc. Trail Stewards are required to perform one service project per season and a minimum of eight (8) hours of trail patrol each month throughout the season. The Trail Steward season is April 1st to October 31st. |
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Qualifications |
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| Trail Stewards must be at least 18 years of age. Must successfully pass a thorough background check. Must complete an application. Must complete all training sessions provided including the Open Space tour prior to appointment as a Trail Steward. Children under 18 years of age who would like to become a Junior Trail Steward must be sponsored by and work with an adult or guardian over the age of 18. In addition, children wishing to participate in the Junior Trail Steward program must complete a Junior Trail Steward training program. |
Training Provided |
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| First aid and CPR | ||
| Verbal skills | ||
| Open Space system orientation | ||
| Rules and regulations of the Park & Open Space system | ||
| Emergency Response procedures |
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Apply to the Open Space Division office at:
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BicycleAurora Contact Information
Telephone: 303-699-9260
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