GEARING UP FOR A GREAT PROJECT SEASON
RFOV's project season is almost here!
We know we're a little biased, but we think this upcoming project season will be our best one yet. We have so many incredible things on the horizon - a new volunteer chainsaw sawyer crew, more community projects within our Healthy Landscapes realm, our largest seasonal staff crew ever, expansion of the Youth in Nature program, and new training for volunteers like you!
MEMBERS ENJOY EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
By becoming an RFOV member in 2023, you invest in the places you care about and join our region's ever-expanding culture of stewardship.
Members also benefit from priority registration on all projects, trainings, and programs for two weeks in the spring, prior to our project season announcement to the general public.
This year's member-exclusive preregistration will open March 20th.
Click HERE to learn more about membership impact and how your recurring or one-time gift, starting at just $25, can help sustain our stewardship momentum.
Volunteer Programs
VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP ROLES
The success of our projects relies on the amazing volunteer Crew Leaders and Project Ambassadors that join us every season!
If you would like to explore either of these volunteer opportunities, keep an eye out for the specialized trainings that will be offered for these roles when our project registration opens or reach out to our Program Director, Melissa Daniels, at mdaniels@rfov.org for more information.
GROUP PROJECTS & ADOPT-A-TRAIL
As RFOV ramps up for a busy 2023 Project Season, our calendar has already begun filling up with Group Project and Adopt-A-Trail days.
Would your business, nonprofit, faith group, or family be interested in joining RFOV for a tailored weekday stewardship opportunity to help our local land managers complete priority trail, restoration, and fire mitigation work?
If so, please contact our Program Coordinator, Jack Douglas, at jdouglas@rfov.org for scheduling and more information!
EDUCATION Programs
NEW PAID POSITION
We're Hiring a Youth in Nature Program Coordinator
Be a part of the dynamic team of professionals working to provide high school youth with a high-quality, hands-on opportunity to connect with nature through the Youth in Nature Program.
This part-time/year-round position comes with a competitive benefits package including paid time off, mileage reimbursement, simple IRA, gear & professional development stipends.
PAID HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
Applications for the 2023/24 Youth in Nature Program are now open!
RFOV, The Aspen Community Foundation, and our team of partners are excited to offer this year-long opportunity that connects 10th - 12th-grade students from Aspen to Parachute.
Students will explore the outdoors, develop hands-on skills, and learn about the role we can all play in taking care of our communities.
The program consists of a half-day orientation, a multi-day hut trip, and monthly Saturday sessions bringing together new people, places, and outdoor professionals. Whether you are interested in land stewardship, outdoor exploration, or just looking for a chance to put down technology, you won't want to miss being a part of the next Youth in Nature team!
There is no cost to participate and all students will receive a $1,500 award over the course of the program.
SUMMER FUN FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS
RFOV's Adventure Stewards introduces 7th & 8th-grade students to world-class outdoor activities including rock climbing and whitewater rafting, while also giving back to these special places through hands-on stewardship projects.
Week 1 (June 12-16)
Whitewater Rafting across multiple sites in the
Roaring Fork Valley & Glenwood Canyon
9 AM - 3 PM
Week 2 (July 17-21)
Rock climbing in Rifle Mountain Park,
one of the premier climbing destinations in western Colorado.
9 AM - 3 PM
