Manitou boards and commissions
The Historic Preservation Commission needs two regular members and one alternate; the Housing Advisory Board needs two regular members and two alternates; the Open Space Advisory Committee needs one alternate; the Park and Recreation Advisory Board needs one alternate; the Mobility and Parking Board needs three alternates; and the Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage board needs two alternates. To apply, submit an application form (available at tinyurl.com/jb9fyz9e), a letter of interest and a resume and/or statement of qualifications to City Clerk, 606 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs 80829 or to cityclerk@manitouspringsco.gov. Information: tinyurl.com/Manitou-boards-commissions.
Community Congregational Church
People to help with the office, worship services and pantry are all needed and welcomed. 103 Pawnee Ave. Information: 685-5255.
Trails and Open Space Coalition
After a two-year respite, TOSC will bring back a summer signature fundraising event. Dedicated volunteers are needed for the event committee, which will collaborate with TOSC staff to oversee event plans and execution. Information: beth@trailsandopenspaces.org.
Pikes Peak crew leader training
This intensive weekend-long class is for stewardship volunteers who are interested in becoming certified and active stewardship crew leaders. Participants learn how to lead safe, successful trail projects and build upon basic trail construction and restoration skills. The Trails and Open Space Coalition, Rocky Mountain Field Institute and the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department host the training. Information: www.rmfi.org/crew-leader-training.
Friends of the Peak
The FotP group is accepting applications for those interested in volunteering as a board member or field staff. FotP has various volunteering opportunities throughout the year to do work on Pikes Peak trails. Information: friendsofthepeak.org.
Manitou Springs Carnegie Library
Anyone interested in serving on a citizen’s group to collaborate with Manitou Springs City Council and the Pikes Peak Library District to help ensure the Manitou library stays a Carnegie library for next 100 years? If so, please send your name and contact information to preserveMScarnegie@gmail.com.
Heritage Center
The Manitou Springs Heritage Center needs volunteers to greet visitors at the front desk and assist working in the collections of historic photos and artifacts; training is provided. The museum has other volunteer opportunities that don’t require being on-site or scheduling regular hours, such as helping with the website, producing videos and creating audio tours. Anyone with some time to donate who is curious about Manitou’s history is encouraged to apply. Information: manitouheritage@gmail.com, www.manitouspringsheritagecenter.org or 685-1454.
Chamber of Commerce
People who are familiar with the area and like helping others are needed to assist at the chamber. Information: 685-5089.
Trail Ambassador Program
The Trails and Open Space Coalition is managing this effort to enhance experiences in local parks by providing environmental education, promoting safety and acting as the “eyes and ears” about what happens there. Training is provided. Information: www.trailsandopenspaces.org/get-involved/programs.
Send complete information about volunteer needs to editor@pikespeakbulletin.org.