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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Check in the Welcome Center for a list of projects that can be completed in a few hours.
Volunteers are extremely important to OLT. Stewardship of OLT's lands and resources is the best thing visitors can give. Whether you have a few hours during your next visit or a full day for a special event or specific skills, please consider a donation of your time to help us work more efficiently toward the protection of the northern San Luis Valley's unique resources and open space. Help us learn of your interests and abilities by filling out a Volunteer Application. Print the application, fill it out and mail it in or give us a call and talk to our volunteer coordinator.
Being a small yet very diverse organization, volunteers often get connected to us just by saying they want to help and sending us an application.
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For the education, enjoyment, and well-being of current and future generations, Orient Land Trust:
promotes a positive clothing-optional experience at all properties including Valley View Hot Springs, Orient Mine and Everson Ranch;
preserves the viewshed, including land acquisition;
protects natural, wild, agricultural, and historic resources, in the northern San Luis Valley.
