Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado – High School Conservation Leadership
Nine-month conservation leadership program for Front Range high school students (ages 14-18) led by adult volunteer mentors. Includes comprehensive training in trail building, ecological restoration, chainsaw certification, and wilderness first aid, plus regular hands-on stewardship projects on Colorado public lands.
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Arapahoe Rescue Patrol
All-volunteer search and rescue organization in Arapahoe County, Colorado, composed entirely of high school students who provide free search, rescue, and emergency services since 1957. Members complete 100+ hours of basic training (including 24 classroom hours and two 48-hour weekend field sessions) followed by a 6-month probationary period, then respond to rock climbing rescues, winter and avalanche operations, wilderness first aid, and support local law enforcement and fire departments. Recruiting opens in spring.
Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Volunteer Program
Year-round and summer volunteer opportunities for teens 13-18 at Children's Hospital Colorado, with a six-month minimum commitment of three hours per week. Volunteers support hospital departments and family events; outstanding volunteers are recognized with two $2,500 Junior Volunteer Recognition Scholarships annually.
Rocky Mountain Conservancy High School Leadership Corps
Eleven-day immersive outdoor experience in Rocky Mountain National Park for Colorado high school students. Half the time is spent on conservation and recreation field projects, the other half on personal and professional development with a focus on careers in public lands and conservation. Funded through Rocky Mountain National Park license-plate sales and the National Park Foundation.
MSU Denver Art + Action Lab High School Internship
Paid internship at MSU Denver's Center for Visual Art that gives Denver-area high school students an inside look at careers across the arts (curation, installation, programming, education) through hands-on work alongside professional museum staff.
San Francisco Center for the Book – Volunteer Program
The San Francisco Center for the Book relies on volunteers to help with book-arts studios, exhibitions, and public events, giving teens exposure to letterpress, bookbinding, and the local arts community while earning service hours.
ACEing Autism
Tennis and social skills program for children with autism where high school volunteers serve as peer mentors, helping participants develop tennis skills, social connections, and confidence in a supportive environment. Volunteers gain leadership experience and understanding of autism spectrum disorders.