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Volunteer River Rafting Guide Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Colorado Adventure Company

Groundskeeper

Buena Vista, CO · On-site

$15.50 - $17/hr

We offer professional instruction, guided adventures, and certification courses, is looking for a ... At River Runners, we're more than just a rafting outfitter--we're a team of outdoor enthusiasts ...

Banner Health

Acute Multi Modality Technologist I

Brush, CO · On-site

$37.14 - $61.90/hr

... rafting, hunting, fishing, farm-to-table dining, a rich cultural heritage with festivals and live ... Many of our patients know our physicians, staff members and volunteers and have common ties to our ...

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What is the difference between Volunteer River Rafting Guide vs Paid River Rafting Guide?

AspectVolunteer River Rafting Guide
CredentialsBasic safety training, CPR/First Aid (often provided by organizations)
Work EnvironmentOutdoor river settings, seasonal and part-time
EmployerNon-profit organizations, conservation groups, or adventure charities
CompensationVolunteer, no monetary pay but possibly provided with accommodations or meals

The main difference between a Volunteer River Rafting Guide and a Paid River Rafting Guide is compensation. Volunteers assist in guiding river trips without pay, often to support conservation or community projects, while paid guides earn a salary or hourly wage for their services. Both roles require safety training and involve working in outdoor river environments, but paid guides typically have more extensive certifications and work full-time or seasonally for commercial companies.

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Infographic showing various Volunteer River Rafting Guide job openings in Colorado as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 54% Full Time, 34% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.
VOLUNTEER TRAIL HOST

VOLUNTEER TRAIL HOST

City of Grand Junction, CO

Grand Junction, CO • On-site

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

City Of Grand Junction rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

140th of 649 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Job Description
VOLUNTEER TRAIL HOST
About the Position:
The Volunteer Trail Host patrols the Riverfront Trail System and helps the City of Grand Junction keep the trails safe and friendly for all users while benefitting from being active outdoors! This program runs from March through October, and we will hold outdoor bi-monthly meetings/trainings on the first Wednesday of the month in March, May, July, and September from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
This position is without monetary compensation. Trail Hosts serve as friendly community ambassadors providing support, information, and observation of the trails. Hosts reap physical fitness benefits as well as community pride.
Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.
Contact Haley Van Camp with questions at (970) 254-3876.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.
Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!
At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.
About the Team
The Parks and Recreation Department enhances the quality of life in Grand Junction by maintaining and developing vibrant recreational spaces and facilities for residents and visitors. The department manages 45 parks, 25 playgrounds, 24 park shelters, 5 indoor recreation facilities including the Orchard Mesa Pool, Lincoln Park Hospitality Suite, the Bookcliff Activity Center, Lincoln Park Barn, and the Senior Recreation Center, and a multitude of outdoor facilities which include the Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool, 2 City Cemeteries, Amphitheater at Las Colonias and the Lincoln Park Stadium Sports Complex.

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