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How do I become a CoCoRaHS volunteer?

To become a volunteer, you must follow these simple steps:

1. Read through the web site or handouts and know what the project is about. We have information on How To Measure Precipitation, How To Measure Snow, and How To Measure Hail as well as information on the Equipment used.

2. Make sure you have a rain gauge. You may purchase a rain gauge from us for $25.00. Applicants may qualify for a complimentary rain gauge provided by project sponsors. They are very nice gauges that measure in hundredths of an inch. We ask that your rain gauge be a 4" diameter all-weather guage or better.

3. Pick up a few hail pads from the Colorado Climate Center or from your county's local coordinator. Make sure you have read the help pages listed above so that you know how to use them.

4. Go to our Volunteer Registration Form web page and sign up.

5. Either attend a training session for volunteers, or read through the web site on-line training materials completely. Know how the CoCoRaHS observers do their job and how important it is to the project.

6. Use our contact page to ask any questions that you may have.

7. Get some CoCo RaHS Hail Report Cards and CoCo RaHS Precipitation Measurement Forms to record your data. You can get these from the Colorado Climate Center or print your own from our Adobe Acrobat Forms on the Internet.

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