Adopt-a-Spot

The Transportation and Mobility Department is looking for community members and organizations to adopt an area in the city to keep free of debris. This program provides an opportunity for groups of any size and of varying ages to regularly volunteer and set their own schedule. Our adopt a spot program has been revitalized to provide volunteer support to Transportation and Mobility maintenance staff with routine maintenance, beautification and hazards reporting throughout the City. 

You, or the organization you represent, can adopt a specific median, multi-use path, roadway, transit stop or pocket park for a period of one year (with the option to renew annually). 

This option allows individuals and groups a volunteer opportunity to contribute to the beautifying of the public domain and overall community well-being. Volunteers can set their own schedule for this work. The City of Boulder will recognize participants for their contributions to keeping public property debris-free and enhancing the city’s overall aesthetics. 

View all adoptable areas here

 Requirements: 

• The desire to support staff by keeping the areas neat and clean 

• Sign a volunteer acknowledgement of Risk and Release and provide signed copies to staff for any additional volunteers that are recruited to assist with clean-up efforts. 

• Sign a adopt a spot volunteer application 

• Review the Volunteer Handbook and provide to participants 

• Attend an orientation training with a member of our staff 

• Be familiar with the safety hazards of this job which are stated in the agreement 

• Be our eyes and ears and report vandalism or any maintenance concerns to Transportation and Mobility staff 

• Use water-wise plants (preferred) 

• Be courteous and personable when dealing with the public 

• Be self-directed, willing to take initiative, and detail-oriented 

• Report volunteer hours monthly using Give Pulse. 

Time Commitment: 

Monthly visits to the adopted area (weekly for RTD stops) are required. 

Your visit could include a visual inspection of the area up to maintenance on the area that includes any of the following (if applicable): 

• Remove trash, leaves, and debris a minimum of once a month (week for RTD stops). 

• Weed (mechanical or manual means only – no herbicide/pesticide application) a minimum of every two weeks during growing season (April – October). 

• In the fall, pruning any ornamental grasses, pick up and dispose of leaves, and mulch existing mulched areas (city to provide mulch). 

• Edge trim where landscaped areas meet hardscape areas; clearance trim anywhere landscaping is conflicting with pedestrian or vehicle traffic. 

• Report any observable problems with the irrigation system (i.e., leaks, misdirected spray, etc.) or any hazards (such as needles) to Transportation Maintenance 303-441-3200.