Thank you for your enthusiasm to volunteer with the San Juan Mountains Association! We regularly add new opportunities so check back periodically. Scroll down and click on an activity that interests you for more information. To sign up for a shift, you must be logged in here. Having trouble? Email volunteer@sjma.org or call 970-403-5422.

New volunteer? Please complete an application here. Thank you!

Christmas Tree Lot 2025 🎄🎄🎄
SJMA's tree lot, Durango/Silverton train parking lot, NW corner
November 14th - December 23rd, 2025
Christmas Tree: Harvest Day 11/22/25 🌲🌲🌲
Beaver Meadows, San Juan National Forest
November 22nd, 2025
EDUCATION: Field Trips
Mainly Durango Nature Center
February 4th - December 31st, 2025
EDUCATION: Nature Center Docents, Trainings, Maintenance
SJMA Nature Center
May 17th, 2025 - October 4th, 2026
EDUCATION: San Juan Ramblers, Thursdays 3-6PM
September 4th - November 20th, 2025
STEWARDSHIP: Adopt A Road
San Juan National Forest roads
STEWARDSHIP: Chicago Basin Trail Ambassador
Chicago Basin - San Juan National Forest
June 10th - December 31st, 2025
STEWARDSHIP: Ice Lake Trail Ambassador
Ice Lake Trailhead
May 20th - December 31st, 2025
STEWARDSHIP: Wilderness Solitude Monitoring Volunteer
Various locations across San Juan National Forest
May 19th - December 31st, 2025

About Us

Founded in 1988, the San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA), promotes the exploration and protection of public lands in Southwest Colorado through stewardship and conservation education for people of all ages.

Cover photo credit: Mason Cummings

Get Around

P.O. Box 2261 (mailing)
15 Burnett Court (physical)
Durango, CO 81302

970.385.1210
info@sjma.org

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