Engage in year-round opportunities

Participate with no set meetings and flexible involvement

Collaborate directly with the Executive Director and Board of Directors as needs arise

Get involved by:

• Assisting with legal review and contract support

• Supporting basic accounting and financial organization

• Helping with administrative and organizational tasks

• Exploring potential opportunities for Board of Directors involvement

Participate in a program running approximately May–October (weather dependent)

Join the BWW volunteer roster and receive project updates as they are scheduled

Work on projects across private property and parks/open spaces

For Property Owners:

• Apply to have barbed wire removed – our team will contact you to discuss the project

• Please sign a required Property Waiver

For Volunteers:

• Please complete required participant waiver (Adult or Minor)

Get involved by:

• Joining removal events when dates and locations are announced

• Training to become a Crew Leader

• Supporting team leaders with outreach, marketing, and logistics

See the Barbed Wire Warriors page for additional info.

Meet quarterly

Gather at either a volunteer’s home or the Barn at Timbervale in central Evergreen

Share potluck-style meals or snacks

Explore a variety of topics (examples: book, film, guest speaker, or discussion)

Engage in deeper, action-based advocacy, if interested

Support spring and fall social media campaigns (April & September)

Get involved by:

• Attending quarterly gatherings

• Helping plan upcoming meetings and topics

• Hosting a future Bear Den gathering

• Assisting with social media content creation

• Editing and updating website content

• Creating and dispersing bear infographics

See Bear Den page for more info

Engage with flexible involvement

Participate in meetings as needed

Get involved by:

• Identifying and developing new outreach opportunities in schools and the community

• Building relationships with school leaders, teachers, and community partners

• Supporting and delivering presentations through the Speaker’s Bureau

• Creating and refining engaging, age-appropriate educational content

• Presenting programs in schools and community settings

• Assisting with outreach campaigns (e.g., Poison Free Evergreen, fencing modifications, bear education)

• Researching and developing resources for the public and Wild Aware’s website

• Identifying and sharing valuable resources, tools, and educational content

• Staying current on wildlife information from CPW and other trusted sources

• Discovering relevant podcasts and new learning opportunities to share

Not sure where to start? Join as a General Volunteer and we’ll help you find the right fit.

• Connect with Volunteer Team leaders to learn more about Wild Aware and share your interests

• Receive opportunities as projects and events arise

Get involved by:

• Supporting events

• Distributing flyers and marketing materials

• Assisting with writing (social media, website, FAQs, program materials)

• Helping with organization using tools like Google, Canva, and more

• Writing thank-you notes

• Editing photos and videos

• Recording voice memos for event promotion

• Assisting program managers with a variety of tasks

We’ll help match you with opportunities that fit your interests and skills.

Attend meetings as needed

Collaborate in flexible, project-based involvement

Get involved by:

• Researching and identifying grant opportunities aligned with Wild Aware’s mission

• Coordinating with team leaders and program managers to assess funding needs

• Gathering and organizing materials for applications (program info, financials, volunteer bios)

• Writing, editing, and submitting grant applications

• Maintaining grant tracking and timelines

• Evaluating and communicating potential opportunities with leadership

• Identifying and developing fundraising ideas and opportunities

• Collaborating with the Events Team on fundraising initiatives

• Working with the Board to prioritize funding needs and projects

• Supporting promotion efforts with marketing, social media, and design teams

• Tracking and updating donor and sponsor information

Promote and publicize Wild Aware programs, events, and campaigns across digital and print platforms

Attend meetings as needed

Engage in flexible, project-based involvement

Skills & Interests (helpful but not required):

• Writing and content development

• Familiarity with Squarespace, Instagram, Facebook, and Nextdoor

• Experience with Canva

• Awareness of current digital, marketing, and design trends

Get involved by:

• Creating and scheduling social media content

• Designing flyers, ads, graphics, and promotional materials

• Writing and editing content for the website, newsletters, and other publications

• Updating and improving website content and layout (Squarespace)

• Promoting events and programs through coordinated marketing efforts

• Developing relationships with media and community partners

• Assisting with newsletter production

• Organizing and supporting merchandise programs

• Distributing yard signs and other outreach materials

• Analyzing social media performance and engagement metrics

• Researching ideas and best practices from other organizations

• Collaborating with program managers and team leaders on marketing and advertising needs

• Supporting and mentoring interns working on content and design

Wildlife-Vehicle Collision (WVC) Reduction Initiative

Help reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve habitat connectivity through research, education, and community engagement.

Engage in meetings as needed and flexible, project-based involvement

Maintain shared resources including reports, studies, and data

Lead two annual awareness campaigns (June & November)

Plan 1–2 public events each year

Core Team – Get involved by:

• Creating content for seasonal safety and awareness campaigns

• Assisting with website updates and development

• Monitoring and contributing to social media related to WVCs

• Analyzing data (crash reports, roadkill reports, trends) and creating reports, charts, and visuals

• Writing short articles for newsletters and publications

• Organizing and maintaining shared program resources (Google Drive)

Focus Areas Within Road Aware

Wild Eyes (Driver Awareness & Innovation)
Focus on increasing driver awareness through partnerships, technology, and education.

Engage in project-based involvement and meetings as needed

Choose a flexible time commitment based on your project interests

Get involved by:

• Creating and editing video and photo content

• Researching wildlife-safe driving programs and emerging technologies (e.g., simulators, VR)

• Collaborating with partner organizations (law enforcement, CDOT, schools, etc.)

• Developing curriculum and identifying program audiences

• Designing and maintaining website content

• Creating marketing materials and campaigns

• Maintaining project resources and files

Field Studies (Wildlife Monitoring & Data Collection)
Support on-the-ground research and documentation of wildlife movement and behavior.

Work primarily independently, with flexibility

Get involved by:

• Capturing wildlife photos and videos

• Managing and reviewing field camera footage

• Tracking wildlife patterns and movement

• Researching local elk herds and behavior

• Creating visuals, data summaries, and insights from collected information

• Brainstorming ways to engage the public in wildlife tracking efforts

Yard Signs (Community Awareness)
Expand public awareness through visible, community-based messaging.

Get involved by:

• Distributing and installing yard signs

• Supporting outreach at farmers markets and community events

• Engaging the public in conversations about wildlife-safe driving

See Road Aware page for more info.

Support the recruitment, engagement, and appreciation of Wild Aware volunteers

Meet once a month, with additional opportunities as needed

Get involved by:

• Connecting with and responding to new volunteer inquiries

• Helping onboard and guide new volunteers

• Assisting with organization and tracking of volunteer information

• Participating in and hosting volunteer coffees and gatherings

• Planning and carrying out Volunteer Appreciation Week and recognition efforts

• Supporting appreciation gifts and initiatives

• Brainstorming ideas to strengthen volunteer engagement and retention

• Training to become a Volunteer Coordinator

*This program is in collaboration with Evergreen Audubon and Denver Mountain Parks

Help protect elk and support safe, respectful wildlife viewing during critical seasonal periods at Evergreen Lake.

Engage in two seasonal programs:

• Spring: Mid-May through late June

• Fall: Mid-September through late October

Receive training before each season to feel confident and prepared

Sign up for weekend shifts (Friday evening through Sunday)

Connect with experienced volunteers for optional one-on-one mentorship if you’re new

Schedule your shifts through SignUpGenius

Get involved by:

• Monitoring and engaging with the public during Wildlife Watch shifts at Evergreen Lake

• Sharing wildlife safety messaging and supporting positive human-wildlife interactions

• Assisting with program promotion (social media, photos, flyers, and content creation)

• Helping update and maintain the Wildlife Watch webpage

See Wildlife Watch page for more info.