Fundraising

We need help finding funds so we can do more things like improvements to the hot springs area such as our wastewater treatment plant upgrades, increase programs at the ranch, do more research on the bats, and more. This includes everything from writing grants to organizing fundraisers to soliciting for donated goods and/or services. Please contact OLT’s Development Director for more information.

Botanists, Wildlife Biologists, Weed Scientists, and Historians

We have started conducting inventories of the flora and fauna of OLT properties and need help completing this project. Are you able to identify and key out plant or animal species? Do you have an interest in compiling historic and/or cultural documents or doing research into past activity on OLT lands?

Facility Maintenance and Construction

We can always use help with the maintenance of our numerous facilities, from cabins to trails. Do you have carpentry, painting, plumbing, mechanical repair, or similar skills? We also have an ongoing battle with non-native species and wildfire mitigation.
Organize and/or Staff Special Events

We can always use help organizing and staffing special events such as our annual Member Appreciation Weekend, silent auctions, or raffle.

Staff an Informational Booth

Would you like to attend a community event on behalf of OLT? As part of our community outreach efforts we attend the Crestone Music Festival, 4th of July in Crestone, and the Fall Festival in Saguache.

Special Projects

Many times we have projects that require special skills or expertise. If you have special talents (legal, information technology, public relations, natural resource, graphic design, artistic, etc.) that you would like to offer, please let us know.

Get Involved with a Committee!

Orient Land Trust has five active committees. Are you interested in participating in the Resource Development, Board Development, Land Management Plan, Land Action, or Investment Committees? Get Involved today! See here for Current Committee Descriptions and Members.

Interested in Serving on the OLT Board of Directors?

Every July, three seats open on the Orient Land Trust Board of Directors. We solicit applicants with interest and time to fill these positions. The Board is legally and fiscally responsible for the organization. It sets policy, establishes goals and budgets, and hires and monitors the performance of the Executive Director. One-third of the directors are elected for terms of three years at the annual meeting each July. Board members are volunteers. Read the complete position description. If you're interested, please submit a letter of intent and resume to the Board Development Committee, Orient Land Trust, PO Box 65, Villa Grove, CO 81155 or via e-mail. Please highlight your experience with nonprofits (including volunteer boards), fundraising, finance, work on committees, volunteerism, familiarity with OLT, your interests and expertise, and why the board would want you as its newest member. Any individual who is interested in serving on the Board of Directors is strongly encouraged to attend at least one board meeting in advance. The Board Development Committee encourages individuals to submit letters of intent at any time.

Distribute Brochures

Would you like to help forge a link between OLT and your local businesses and/or organizations? Help keep your favorite groups stocked with OLT literature. Initially, ask businesses and organizations to display brochures and then check back with them every couple months to restock.

Help with Large Mailings

Each year we publish an annual newsletter to thousands of people and occasionally we send special mailings. We need volunteers to stuff and seal envelopes, attach stamps and sort mail. Would you like to help out?
Join our Volunteer Trails Team! We are looking for volunteers to work on OLT’s Trails Team. The group will work on scheduled days to maintain existing trails and construct new ones. We need experienced trail blazers to lead work days as well as strong, active people to work them. If you have an interest, but no experience – No problem! We will teach you the necessary skills. Contact us at 719.256.5212 or to get involved.

Please Become a Member of Orient Land Trust!

Contributions of $35 or more make you a member and provides important support to Orient Land Trust in fulfilling its mission. We depend on contributions to continue our conservation work and protect this place from development. As a member, you get the benefit of making reservations more than 1 day in advance. Different levels of membership provide varying time frames for advance reservation benefits. A member can also get a discount on a day visit if you are only planning on staying for 2 hours or less. This is referred to as a Quick Dip and is only available to members. Call 719-256-4315 for more member information.

When you support Orient Land Trust by becoming an Annual Contributor, you become part of a community working to preserve land, history, ecology, and a unique niche as a naturist experience. You also benefit by being eligible for increased reservation windows and discounts. Other benefits, such as access to special programs and events, may also be offered in the future. The table below lists the benefits you are entitled to receive for one full year at each donation level.

You may become a member at any time, donations are tax-deductible, and benefits are good for one year from the date of your donation. Please note that purchases of raffle tickets, online auction items or coupons given to members are not included with your total of annual contributions and are not tax-deductible. 

Four easy ways to contribute!

• Check - print the annual contributor form and mail it back to us
• Credit Card via our secure online donation site.
• Credit Card by calling Orient Land Trust at 719-256-4315
• Donate in person on your next visit to Orient Land Trust / Valley View Hot Springs

Thank you for your support!