Are you a friendly face who could be a helpful ambassador to
the Grand Junction community? If so, the Parks and Recreation
Department needs you! Become part of the volunteer Trail Host
program. Trail Hosts casually walk, bike or rollerblad

e the sidewalks
of downtown or the trails on the riverfront to serve as a friendly
presence in the community. They seek to use observation, not enforcement,
to keep the streets and trails safe by watching for trail hazards,
dogs off-leash, graffiti sightings or suspicious behaviors. Trail
Hosts also act as welcoming representatives for those pedestrians
seeking additional information about the community, parks, open
space and trails and help to preserve the welcoming atmosphere
on our local trails.
The Parks and Recreation Department is currently recruiting additional
Trail Hosts. Volunteers can commit as little as 1 hour per week
to ride, walk or roller blade the downtown
or Riverfront area. If you are interested, please bring your completed
application to the Grand Junction
Parks and Recreation Department at 1340 Gunnison Avenue. Trail Hosts
are subject to background checks and will receive “on trail”
training. For more information about the Trail Host program please
email
Emily Wright or call
254-FUNN.