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
EDUCATION: Field Trips
Mainly Durango Nature Center
February 4th - December 31st, 2025
EDUCATION: Full Moon Howlers
Durango Nordic Center
January 3rd - March 1st, 2026
EDUCATION: Homeschool Nature Volunteer
Fassbinder Park
February 1st, 2024 - May 20th, 2026
EDUCATION: Nature Center Docents and Maintenance
SJMA Nature Center
May 17th, 2025 - October 4th, 2026
EDUCATION: Volunteer Naturalist Trainings
SJMA office and Haviland/Chris Park trail system
January 9th, 2026 - December 31st, 2028
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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