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Join the Schweiger Ranch Volunteer Team and make a lasting impact—help preserve, protect, and bring to life the rich history of Douglas County for generations to come!

Schweiger Ranch volunteers are a critical part of our organization, and help further our mission: TO PROVIDE DIVERSE, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO FOSTER AN UNDERSTANDING AND ENJOYMENT OF THE AREA’S CULTURAL AND NATURAL HERITAGE THROUGH DISPLAYS, DEMONSTRATIONS, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE GREATER COMMUNITY.

There are plenty of ways to get involved—whether you’re looking to volunteer monthly, weekly, daily, occasionally, or just once, we have opportunities to fit your schedule. Each position has its own application requirements, which you’ll find listed in the relevant sections. Browse our current openings below, and check back often as new opportunities are added regularly!

Minimum age to volunteer is 18 yrs. • Parents/Guardians may volunteer with a child 12 yrs and older, unless otherwise noted within the opportunity description.

Interested in volunteering as a group? Email our Volunteer Coordinator for group opportunities.

Animal Care

Love animals? Join our team and assist with the feeding and care of our goats and chickens. Responsibilities include feeding, providing fresh water, grooming and general care of the animals.

Learn More & Apply

Currently accepting applications for weekday morning shifts. Animal care and feeding takes approximately 30-45 minutes per shift, and may be done anytime between 7:00 am through 11:00 am. Applicants must be comfortable working with livestock and able to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs. | Requirements: Commit to 2-3 shifts per month for a one-year term. Application, liability waiver, background screening (with $25.50 fee paid directly to screening provider) and training.

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Austrian Christmas Event Help

Join us for our 9th annual Schweiger Ranch Austrian Christmas on Saturday, December 6th. Considering volunteering and participating in our signature event of the year to celebrate the Christmas traditions of the Austrians who settled the ranch in 1874.

As our biggest event of year, we need over 150 volunteers to make this free event the best ever for our community and surrounding neighborhoods. There are many shift opportunities available over a three-day period with tasks ranging from guest counters, food service help, Santa’s helper, line managers/attendants, setup, teardown, and many more. We keep the shift times short, so you can enjoy the event and festivities before or after your shift.

Learn More & Register

A few things to note before registering:

This is an outdoor event and will happen rain/snow or shine.
Volunteers must be 18 years old to participate. Parents/Guardians may volunteer with up to two children aged 15 years or older and will be assigned together. (Not recommended for children under 15 yrs)
Groups are welcome to volunteer, however group opportunities are only available for setup or teardown shifts. All shifts during event hours are for individual positions. Each group participant must register individually.
Students welcome to volunteer with their parent as the primary volunteer. This is a great opportunity to earn extra school required volunteer hours.
Tasks/positions will be assigned by our team on event day. Details to your specific tasks will be provided upon check-in.

This is a free event. Friends and family of volunteers wishing to attend may arrive anytime during event hours of 11:00 am-3:00 pm. For event details, visit: Austrian Christmas Event

Questions? Send an email to volunteer@schweigerranch.org

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Cleanup Days

Enjoy the Colorado sunshine and lend a hand preserving and caring for the Ranch and animal habitats. Opportunities vary each month for general cleanup, repairs and maintenance, garden maintenance, planting, weed mitigation, mucking animal habitats, sweeping outbuildings and cleaning inside the historic house. Cleanup days are generally 2-hour shifts on the 3rd Saturday each month, weather permitting

This opportunity is not recommended for anyone with respiratory or health issues.

Participation Requirements: Registration application and liability waiver.

Learn More & Register

Upcoming Dates:

More dates coming soon for 2026. Please check back in January.

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To view a list of all one-time volunteer opportunities, click here. Opportunities are regularly added throughout the year.

For group opportunities, click here to inquire.

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