Summary of Position
Become a wildlife advocate by removing barbed wire from our landscape! Be a representative of Jeffco Parks & Open Space (JCPOS) by assisting with small group projects or independently coil, remove, and map barbed wire within our parks.
Duties
Represent JCPOS by being a visible and approachable presence in our parks
Assist volunteer groups in safe and successful removal of barbed wire
Complete a report after each project, tracking volunteer hours and work accomplished statistics
Find new areas of barbed wire or walk suspected areas to confirm location using GIS maps.
Coil or remove barbed wire
Requirements
Be in good physical condition
Follow Crew Leader uniform guidelines
Complete required training and mentoring
Volunteers must abide by JCPOS Park Regulations and established volunteer policies and procedures outlined in the JCPOS Volunteer Handbook
Basic knowledge of map reading
Up-to-date tetanus shot
Benefits
Enjoy the outdoors while representing JCPOS
Meet other volunteers with shared interests and experiences
Explore the JCPOS Park System
Enhance your leadership skills
Receive training in orienteering, mapping and compass use, GPS and GIS mapping systems
*Park locations may vary
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