Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC)

VOC is a statewide nonprofit that motivates and enables people to become active stewards of #Colorado’s natural resources through hands-on volunteer projects.

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Big news…Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado is officially a @gustoHQ Impact Awards finalist! Excited to be recognized as a small business creating change in my community. #GustoImpactAwards

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It's the last day of 2024 and we're here to celebrate!
Here’s what VOC volunteers accomplished:
🌲 29,000 volunteer hrs
🚶‍♀️ 23 mi. of trail maintained
🌱 2,320 plants & trees planted
🍅 628 lbs of produce donated
Consider a year-end gift to fuel us in 2025: https://t.co/3I9DdOzkGA

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Thanks to the incredible generosity of Wayne and Cathy Zahm, donations today will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000. Your gift will have twice the power to protect the trails, habitats, and wild spaces that make Colorado so special. Donate now to double your impact!

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🌟 Huge thanks to Tyler Technologies for their $5K match that kicked off December in support of Colorado’s outdoors! 🌟
Your donation fuels vital work to protect trails and parks like Mt. Democrat & Ridgway State Park. Let’s keep it going!
Donate today at https://t.co/qrTUSBwiNb

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Join VOC next summer as a Seasonal Field Projects Coordinator! 🌲 Lead hands-on stewardship projects, grow your skills, travel statewide, & make a lasting impact on Colorado’s natural spaces. Applications close Jan. 1—apply now! 💻 https://t.co/c3C4vr3OmG #OutdoorJobs #NowHiring

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🌟 40 years of restoring Colorado’s beauty—let’s keep it going!

From Red Rocks Park to Hanging Lake, VOC volunteers have protected the places that inspire us. This #GivingTuesday, your gift can help fuel the next 40 years.
💚 Donate Today: https://t.co/bulzRC2tk8

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Grossman Scholarship applications are open for the 2025-26 academic year!
Up to a total of $50K will be awarded to Colorado residents who have demonstrated a commitment to caring for our environment's natural resources and are pursuing secondary education. https://t.co/gWMMW4arTy

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There's just one week left to apply to partner with VOC in 2025! Hosting a project or training with us can include trail work, greening urban spaces, forest health, community science, park improvements, riverbank restoration, and more. Learn more here: https://t.co/mfCGlJmb4s

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In the wise words of Elle, "Get outside and hug a tree!"

Elle is one of VOC's Grossman Scholarship recipients and student at CSU, studying Forest and Rangeland Stewardship. Elle is working to become a certified Silviculturist. Visit https://t.co/zy1Xa8OKeG to read more.

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"These Herculean efforts ensure we can all continue to enjoy time in our wonderful county’s backcountry." 40 years later, VOC volunteers revisited its very first project site to give the trail to Broome Hut (Second Creek) some TLC https://t.co/9tXd7Ki3EL

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Don’t miss out on your chance to comment on the future of outdoor recreation in Colorado with the release of @CoParksWildlife draft 2024 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Review the draft and leave your comments now: https://t.co/D6T7WHNm4b

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Tori is the 2024 MOC Coalition Scholarship recipient. She embodies a profound dedication to environmental stewardship and education. Her story is a testament to the transformative power of education and advocacy in safeguarding CO's natural spaces. https://t.co/33kfrZcjBI

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Meet Elizabeth, one of VOC's Grossman Scholars. She is working to bridge the language gap between policy, finance, science, & social science, hoping to create valuable tools to scale marine conservation efforts that include social justice and equity. https://t.co/25Zr7ZmlHc

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Meet Adam, Grossman scholar and a student at CU Boulder pursuing his Masters of the Environment. Adam's extensive work in environmental education and policy demonstrate his commitment to ensuring equitable access to public lands for all. Inspired yet?
https://t.co/gvqQBckpmB

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Sienna, a Grossman Scholar, and graduate of VOC's Cairn program will be focusing her upcoming studies on the intersectionality of environmental and social issues, and the U.S. healthcare system. Looking for some inspiration today? Read more: https://t.co/nw7IT5xUbE

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VOC's summer and fall projects are officially open for registration! Explore volunteer opportunities for all interests across the state. Commit a day or two to giving back to Colorado's natural spaces. Visit https://t.co/h8jZEKVK96 to learn more.

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Check out VOC's CEO, Chris Nesset, shine on Denver7 as she chats about our 40th Anniversary Gala! https://t.co/fxZqC4Dlwe via @Youtube Join us on May 15 for food, live music, and bidding on exclusive experiences across the state! https://t.co/qIj1oqYNYJ
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Learn more and register here: https://t.co/GIwUAXmjz7

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Take your volunteerism to the next level with Outdoor Stewardship Institute (OSI) Instructor Training on April 13! For folks passionate about environmental education, learn more and register today (See below for link)!

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Whether you're passionate about preserving our pristine trails, rejuvenating our forests, or simply enjoying the great outdoors, VOC has the perfect project for you - explore VOC volunteer opportunities at https://t.co/ik8U1tAFFX