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 aged 12 yrs and older.
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. Shift times are flexible and available mornings and evenings. Must be comfortable working with livestock and able to 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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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| Requirements: Registration application and liability waiver
Upcoming Dates
June 21st | 9:00 – 11:00 am
July 19th | 9:00 – 11:00 am
August 16th | 9:00 – 11:00 am
September 20th | 9:00 – 11:00 am
November 15th | 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Event Help
General volunteers are needed to help facilitate education and special events throughout the year. Opportunities include greeters, guest counters, minor setup/tear down, refreshments, campfire attendants, parking attendants, line attendants, etc. Shifts vary by event and are typically in 2-3 hour increments. | Requirements: Registration application and liability waiver
Event opportunities coming soon
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Greeters
Schweiger Ranch is open to the public for self-guided tours on the 3rd Saturday of every month from June – September. We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to greet visitors to Schweiger Ranch, provide literature and general directions on the property. Assist with the minor check-in station setup/teardown. Opportunities are available from 11:30-2 pm or 2-4:30 pm. | Requirements: Registration application and liability waiver
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Tour Guides / Docents
Tell the story of Schweiger Ranch and guide visitors through the living history museum and buildings. Tour Guides are needed for our guided history tours, education and special events throughout the year. | Requirements: 1 year commitment, application, liability waiver, background screening and training.
Not accepting applications at this time. Click here to be added to the 2026 interest list.
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Austrian Christmas Event Help
Join us for our 9th annual Schweiger Ranch Austrian Christmas. Amazing volunteers needed for 2-4 hour shifts for tasks such as main gate management, carriage ride line manager, main tent oversight, food service assistance, setup/teardown and much more. We keep the shifts short so you can also enjoy the event and festivities as a guest. More information and shift availability coming late summer/early fall.
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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