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How to make an impact in your community 2012Volunteer Guide www.denverpostcommunity.com index 3 Volunteer Opportunities: One Day a Year 4 10 16 16 16 Volunteer Opportunities: One Day a Month Greetings: Volunteers are an integral part of the Colorado community, providing a valuable service to our neighborhoods, schools, health facilities, and community organizations. By generously donating their time and talents to people in need, volunteers positively impact the quality of life of others and strengthen the community. Whether educating children, aiding the ill, enriching culture, protecting the environment, or feeding the hungry, your favorite organization needs your help. Volunteer Opportunities: One Day a Week Volunteer Resources Volunteer Fest Colorado volunteers make a positive difference in communities all around the State. In 2011, more than 1.3 million people in Colorado volunteered more than 156.6 million hours of service contributing more than $3.3 billion in value to communities and organizations around the state. Not only did organizations benefit from this contribution, many volunteers gained valuable work experience leading to employment. Contacts Serve Colorado, the Governor’s Commission on Community Service, strives to build a culture of citizenship, service and responsibility in Colorado. Serve Colorado promotes volunteerism and service as a means to strengthen communities through days of service, special initiatives, and community partnerships. They address community needs by administering AmeriCorps*State funding that allows AmeriCorps members to serve in nonprofit organizations and government agencies throughout Colorado. Serve Colorado also encourages residents to take part in organized days of service throughout the year, including Colorado Cares Day. Denver Post Community and Metro Volunteers My sincere thanks to Metro Volunteers and Denver Post Community who are promoting and supporting meaningful volunteer opportunities during National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, 2012. are proud to bring you this annual Volunteer Guide. We hope it inspires you to get involved and make a difference. Please consider volunteering or increasing your commitment to community service. The rewards are immediate, lasting, and deeply appreciated. Denver Post Community strives to improve and enrich the quality of life in our community. Volunteerism is a large part of that mission, and staff members regularly participate in service projects through an employee volunteer program, Denver Post ACTS (Assisting the Community Through Service). Sincerely, Metro Volunteers is Denver’s leading source for volunteer engagement. Their mission is is to mobilize and cultivate volunteers as a vital resource in our community. John W. Hickenlooper Governor Together, through this Guide, we encourage you to give back to the community by serving as a volunteer. So take a look, circle your favorite opportunities, and make the call or send the email that gets you involved. Whether you have one day a week, one day a month or one day a year to volunteer, there’s an opportunity that will allow you to make a significant impact on your community, and you’ll have fun doing it. 2 Cover photos feature volunteers from the following organizations: Top row: 2 Million Dogs’ Puppy Up! Denver Walk, photo by Allison Mae Photography. Middle row, from left: The Conflict Center; OUR Center, photo by Joshua Buck/Consortium Productions of Longmont; Colorado UpLift; Boulder County CareConnect. Bottom row, from left: Audio Information Network of Colorado; Denver Post ACTS (Assisting the Community Through Service) project with Food Bank of the Rockies; Denver Post ACTS project with Volunteers of Outdoor Colorado. 2012 Volunteer Guide • adVertiSinG Supplement to the denVer poSt Sunday, april 15, 2012 Summer Concert Usher or Safety Monitor The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities June-August 2012 One Day a Year Make a Difference in Dining Out for Life Project Angel Heart April 26, 2012 Serve as an Ambassador on April 26 by collecting donations and/or answering questions at participating restaurants during your shift of choice. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Keegan Kuhlmann, 303-407-9415 or [email protected] www.ProjectAngelHeart.org Spring Plant Sale Volunteer Denver Botanic Gardens May 11–12, 2012 Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of positions including set-up crew, cashiers, greeters, plant division assistants, and much more. Morning and afternoon shifts are available both days. This is a great opportunity for either individuals or groups. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Karyn Chaffin, 720-865-3565 or [email protected] www.botanicgardens.org Race Crew Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon May 20, 2012 Join the excitement of the Colfax Marathon as a volunteer: from working the Expo to handing out refreshments and staffing the start/finish line. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Carol Hiller, 303-282-5073 or [email protected] www.runcolfax.org Provide customer service to patrons, direct patrons to seats, pass programs, answer questions, enforce venue rules. Safety Monitors provide security. Requirements include stand or walk on concrete for six hours, walk stairs or inclines, and be outside in inclement weather. Minimum Age: 21 www.arvada.org/jobs Volunteer Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance June 2, 2012 A variety of opportunities exist in all areas of Colorado and surrounding states to raise awareness via health fairs, Jodi’s Race for Awareness, September Awareness Campaign, annual Summit, and outreach activities. No minimum hours are required. Training is provided. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Jeanene Smith, 720-971-9436 or [email protected] www.colo-ovariancancer.org Camper Companion Wapiyapi June 2–8 and 10–15, 2012 Camp Wapiyapi is a one-week overnight camp for children facing cancer, patients and their siblings. Each camper is paired with a Companion for the week. The Companion provides one-on-one care and attention for their camper. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Lindsay Graveley, 303-534-0883 or [email protected] www.wapiyapi.org Bike MS Volunteer National MS Society June 30, 2012 Volunteers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in this two-day event. Positions include hydration station, food, Cheer Crew, Route Marshals and more. Positions are located in Westminster and along the route to Ft. Collins. Great perks included. Minimum Age: 8 Contact: Amanda Douglass, 303-698-5443 or [email protected] www.volunteerMScolorado.org Helper Cross D Bar Recreation Foundation June 30 and July 14, 2012 Help disabled individuals with fishing and camping activities or other needs including website integration with social media to promote summer events. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Dick Mandel, 303-733-5577 or [email protected] www.crossdbar.org Volunteer Manager Cherry Creek Arts Festival July 6-8, 2012 Become part of this world-class and award-winning celebration of visual, culinary and performing arts. Volunteers assist in all event areas including working with the artists, performers and the public. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Carol Hiller, 303-282-5073 or [email protected] www.cherryarts.org Festival Volunteer Denver Post Underground Music Showcase July 19–22, 2012 With more than 300 performances in 20 venues, volunteers are needed to help work with the crowds or behind the scenes. Assistance is needed for prefestival preparation, box office and merchandise, outdoor stage area, venue-based wristband sales, stage management, band check-in and VIP-room staff. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, 303-954-2778 or [email protected] www.theums.com Various Positions Colorado AIDS Project August 11, 2012 Opportunities for AIDS Walk Colorado, the Rocky Mountain Region’s largest AIDS fundraiser, include pre-event recruitment, administrative support, set-up, route and safety monitoring, check-in, merchandise sales, vendor support, tear down and more. Minimum Age: 15 Contact: Jeff Trujillo, 303-962-5304 or [email protected] www.aidswalkcolorado.org Deer Creek Challenge Volunteer Deer Creek Challenge August 19, 2012 The Deer Creek Challenge is the most challenging single-day century ride in the United States with 12,751 feet of climbing. Jobs include course marshals, aid stations, start/finish and event expo. Invite friends and family, volunteer and be inspired by the challenge. Minimum Age: 12 Contact: Jillian Rhodes, 720-273-8297 or [email protected] www.deercreekchallenge.com Puppy Up! Denver Walk Volunteer 2 Million Dogs November 3, 2012 Help plan The Puppy Up! Denver Walk to fight cancer in people and pets. Volunteers are needed pre-event to fundraise, secure vendors and sponsors, and to promote the walk. Volunteer positions are also available the week and day of the event. Paint-A-Thon Volunteers Minimum Age: 10 Contact: Hope Lisle, 303-718-3442 or [email protected] www.2milliondogs.org August 4 and 11, 2012 Toy Shop Volunteer Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. The Paint-A-Thon is a free service for elderly homeowners and people with disabilities who need the exterior of their homes painted, but cannot afford a commercial paint job. Recruit a team of eight to 20 volunteers and sign up to paint a home. Minimum Age: 14 Contact: Chad Nibbelink, 720-339-5864 or [email protected] www.brothersredevelopment.org Triathlon Volunteer Tri for the Cure August 5, 2012 The Tri for the Cure is a sprint-distance triathlon that is all about women. A variety of volunteer positions are available before, during and after the race. Volunteers receive a t-shirt, beer, food, plenty of water and gratitude. Do it for life. Minimum Age: 12 Contact: Jillian Rhodes, 720-273-8297 or [email protected] www.triforthecure-denver.com Course Marshal Step Up for Cancer August 5, 2012 Dolls for Daughters and Kenzi’s Kidz December 8, 2012 Volunteers are needed at the Dolls for Daughters & Toys for Boys Toy Shop to hand out toys, help with lines, wrap toys and assist families to select new toys for their children during the holidays. Minimum Age: 6 Contact: Jessica Bachus, 303-910-5078 or [email protected] www.dollsfordaughters.com Year End Celebration Volunteer YouthRoots April 2013 YouthRoots needs volunteers for the Year End Celebration, an annual event which celebrates the organization’s mission of using philanthropy to engage high school students in personal development, community partnerships, and innovative ventures to foster leadership, integrity, and social action. Duties include event set-up, cleanup, and staffing the registration table or fundraising stations. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Molly delMonte, 303-954-9612 or [email protected] www.youth-roots.org Encourage participants as they run or walk the course. Help set up tables for the 40 cancer nonprofits participating. Other positions that need to be filled: handing out water, overseeing the kids zone, directing participants to the start line, distributing goodie bags and working registration. Minimum Age: 13 Contact: Melissa LaCome, 303-952-7668 or [email protected] www.StepUpforCancer.org Sunday, April 15, 2012 2012 Volunteer Guide • Advertising supplement to The Denver Post « Youth pack food boxes for families in need at The Salvation Army. 3 Resource Center Volunteer A Precious Child, Inc. Volunteers are needed to sort incoming in-kind donations, display clothing and other basic essentials, assist clients, and help with data entry, office work, and business development. Individuals or groups who want to help children are welcome. One Day a Month Health Fair Support 9Health Fair Volunteers are needed at the spring and fall 9Health Fairs. There are also year-round office volunteer projects with the In the Classroom program, special events, and opportunities with other departments as needed. Minimum Age: 14 Contact: Pam Mayhew, 303-698-4455 x1207 or [email protected] www.9healthfair.org Justice Volunteer 9to5, National Association of Working Women 9to5 volunteers work on improving the workplace and gaining economic justice for low-income women. Volunteers talk to community members about upcoming legislation, register people to vote, call members, help with mailings and assist with office work. Minimum Age: 15 Contact: Bridget Kaminetsky, 303-628-0925 or [email protected] www.9to5.org Vo l u n t e e r T i p s Choose your level of commitment. Spend time researching volunteer opportunities to find a good match between your interests, the amount of time you are willing to volunteer and the organizations that address the issues you care about. You can choose to be involved at a variety of levels, from short-term episodic projects to longer-term skills-based opportunities such as serving on a board of directors. Board Member A Child’s Song Board Members meet an average of one hour per month, sometimes via internet. Board members collaborate on fundraising efforts and oversee operation of the organization. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Sandy Taylor, 303-460-7408 or [email protected] www.achildssong.com 4 Minimum Age: 5 Contact: Courtney Rogers, 303-466-4272 or [email protected] www.apreciouschild.org Action Matters Volunteer The Action Center Individuals, families, and groups provide basic human needs to the homeless and working poor by processing food, clothing, household items, school supplies, holiday food, toys and much more. Find an opportunity once a week, once a month or once a year at the Action Center. Minimum Age: 15 Contact: Lorraine Alcott, 303-237-7704 or [email protected] www.theactioncenterco.org Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Advocates For Children Court Appointed Special Advocates, CASAs, are people who help children find a safe and permanent home for their physical, emotional and educational needs. Call today and find out how to make a difference in the life of a child. Minimum Age: 21 Contact: Justine Reves, 303-328-2348 or [email protected] www.adv4children.org Sighted Ally or Reader American Council of the Blind of Colorado Volunteers are needed two to four times a month to assist visually impaired or blind clients with reading and sorting mail. Other tasks include writing checks and reconciling checkbook register, shredding files and mail, organizing personal business papers, and helping out with light errands, playing cards or having coffee. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Martina Torres, 303-831-0117 or [email protected] www.acbco.org Disaster Assistance Bessie’s Hope brings together at-risk youth and nursing home elders. Community Supporter City of Aurora Aurora Volunteer Center Volunteers support a range of city services at libraries, parks, gardens, the animal shelter, a museum, a TV station, a performing arts theatre and more. Provide valuable insight on boards and commissions and offer critical assistance with youth, police and court programs, senior services and special events. Opportunities range from a few hours to ongoing. Minimum Age: 10 Contact: Susan Everett, 303-739-7759 or [email protected] www.auroragov.org/volunteer Dream Team Member Bessie’s Hope Volunteers will take dream/wish requests from the elder care facilities and plan the implementation and fulfillment of the dreams, including obtaining all donations and necessary resources. Bessie’s Hope has been fulfilling wishes since 1994. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Linda Holloway, 303-830-9037 or [email protected] www.bessieshope.org America’s Disaster Relief Mentor Volunteers are needed to collect household items locally to sort, box and label for shipping. This can be done year-round by families or groups. Telephone and organizational work is always needed. Help children reach their full potential through professionally supported, one-to-one, volunteer mentoring relationships with measurable impact. Minimum Age: 8 Contact: Jan France, 970-208-6553 or [email protected] www.wcdisasterrelief.org Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado Minimum Age: 20 Contact: Tara Stiner, 303-433-6002 or [email protected] www.biglittlecolorado.org Community Outreach Volunteer Bike Wrencher Arthritis Foundation Volunteers help strengthen the community by providing education, information, support and resources to those living with arthritis in a variety of capacities. The Arthritis Foundation provides flexible scheduling and volunteer opportunities for everyone. Minimum Age: 14 Contact: Jill Lysengen, 303-756-8622 x222 or [email protected] www.arthritis.org The Bike Depot Wrenchers prep bikes for bi-weekly bike giveaways, assist adults with building a bike through the Earn-a-Bike program, and help Fix-your-Bike participants during drop-in hours. Tools and instruction provided. Minimum Age: 13 Contact: James Pullen, 303-393-1963 or [email protected] www.thebikedepot.org 2012 Volunteer Guide • Advertising supplement to The Denver Post Site Steward Bluff Lake Nature Center Site Stewards work in all aspects of natural resource management, including restoring and preserving habitat, planting native plants, maintaining the short-grass prairie gardens, removing noxious plant species, trail construction, and trash pick-up. Minimum Age: 13 Contact: Chris Story, 303-945-6717 or [email protected] www.blufflakenaturecenter.org Patient Navigator, Community Health Worker and Advocate Boomers Leading Change in Health Boomer navigator and health worker volunteers help patients overcome barriers to healthcare and educate communities about healthcare resources. Advocates raise awareness about system-wide issues and policy. High quality training is provided. Minimum Age: 50 Contact: Katie Creedon, 303-426-6637 or [email protected] www.blcih.org BCCC Volunteer Boulder County CareConnect Join a committed team of ordinary people doing extraordinary service by helping seniors and adults with disabilities. Volunteer as a Medical Mobility Driver, Fix-It Specialist, YardBuster, IceBuster or an Extreme Shopper with the Carry-Out Caravan grocery program. Minimum Age: 12 Contact: Habibah Hakeem, 303-443-1933 or [email protected] www.careconnectbc.org Life-Changing Youth Volunteer Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver The Boys and Girls Clubs is in need of volunteers to help kids and teens work on homework and read books, cook healthy snacks, shoot hoops, learn computer skills, complete service learning projects in the community and create works of art. Minimum Age: 13 Contact: Brianne Rock, 303-446-6821 or [email protected] www.GreatFuturesDenver.org Sunday, April 15, 2012 Exhibit and Classroom Specialist « Middle school students gather teasel, an invasive Volunteer in four animal-focused exhibit areas or the classroom to excite visitors and students about butterflies, insects, spiders and invertebrate sea creatures while sharing the importance of habitat conservation in Colorado and around the world. Advocacy Assistant species, at Bluff Lake Nature Center. Butterfly Pavilion Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition CCDC needs a volunteer assistant who can help with answering phones, intake processes and clerical assistance with client files. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Nicole Bickford, 720-974-1868 or [email protected] www.butterflies.org Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Peter DeHaas, 303-357-6430 or [email protected] www.ccdconline.org Receptionist Special Event Assistant Volunteers will answer the two-line phone, transfer calls, take messages and assist with office projects, such as copying and folding brochures. Training is provided for volunteers, who are needed during weekday afternoons. Special event volunteers are needed for administrative tasks including set-up and registration for workshops and annual unique programs. Colorado Hebrew Chorale Center for People With Disabilities: North Metro Minimum Age: 14 Contact: Carol Ward, 303-355-0232 or [email protected] www.coloradohebrewchorale.org Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Carol Thieszen-Culp, 303-790-1390 or [email protected] www.cpwd.org Staff Volunteer Colorado Service Dogs, Inc. Elite Theater Meeters & Seaters City of Lakewood Academic Tutor Chihuahua & Small Dog Rescue, Inc. Many different volunteering opportunities are available including fostering of small dogs, helping at events, fundraising or even helping to transport dogs. Elite Theater Meeters and Seaters welcome patrons, provide exemplary customer service and general information and volunteer for multiple positions including ushers, ticket takers, greeters, will call and merchandise sales attendants. Volunteers also see a free show. Help change the face of academics in Aurora. Passionate citizens dedicated to helping students in school are needed. Dog Rescue Volunteer Minimum Age: 12 Contact: Sue Fisher, 888-804-0065 or [email protected] www.chihuahua-smalldogrescue.org Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Jeffrey Yeager, 303-987-7868 or [email protected] College Track Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Adam Silver, 720-273-3393 or [email protected] www.collegetrack.org Staff volunteers with Colorado Service Dogs help out in many different areas, ranging from office work from home to working with/training and caring for kennel work with the dogs. Volunteers are needed for event and education appearances as well. Minimum Age: 13 Contact: Lija Day, 303-669-5916 or [email protected] www.coservicedogs.com www.lakewood.org Together we can make a difference. We have a long and proud tradition of community service and volunteerism. That’s because we know when we invest in the communities we serve, positive partnerships are created which produce real results in the everyday lives of our neighbors. We’re proud to be your partner for a better, healthier Colorado. S60090106_DenverPostVolunteerAd.indd unday, April 15, 2012 1 2012 Volunteer Guide • Advertising supplement to The Denver Post 5 4/2/12 9:29 AM Hospice Volunteer The Denver Hospice Make an impact by volunteering with those receiving end-of-life care. Opportunities include visiting patients and families in the home, facility and care center setting as well as assisting with fundraising, benefits, special events and administrative projects. One Day a Month Educational Career Fair Presenter Colorado UpLift Help Colorado UpLift ignite career vision in urban elementary and middle-school students. Career Fairs involve six-minute interactive presentations with small groups of students in a two-hour time frame. Six fairs are scheduled in April and May 2012. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Christie Ziegler, 303-285-4112 or [email protected] www.ColoradoUpLift.org Volunteer The Denver Brass Inc. The Denver Brass is a nonprofit performing arts organization that performs 150 to 200 events each year. The organization appreciates volunteers with skills and enthusiasm in the following areas: fundraising, event planning, board development, ushering and data entry. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Erin O’Toole, 303-832-4676 or [email protected] www.denverbrass.org Usher, Tour Ambassador and Fairs & Festivals Volunteer The Denver Center for the Performing Arts Volunteers at the DCPA assist patrons during performances, host tours of the complex, and work in the community to inform patrons about the DCPA. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Simone Gordon, 303-446-4887 or [email protected] www.denvercenter.org Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Erin Beauprez, 303-398-6248 or [email protected] www.thedenverhospice.org Denver Kids, Inc. Mentor Denver Kids, Inc. A mentor for Denver Kids, Inc. is a friend and a positive role model who will empower, listen, and support an at-risk youth from the Denver Public School District. Mentors and students create twice a month gatherings where they will hang out and generate new experiences together. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Rachel Sprague, 720-423-8133 or [email protected] www.denverkidsinc.org Museum Ambassador Denver Museum of Nature and Science If you enjoy people, join the Museum team. Museum Ambassadors provide excellent customer service by welcoming and assisting visitors to the Museum with general information, directions and much more. Ambassadors should be outgoing, flexible and accommodating. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Shelley Knepley, 303-370-6419 or [email protected] www.dmns.org Technology Docent Denver Public Library Technology Docents work directly with the public at Branch locations. Docents teach computer and internet classes and provide one-on-one computer training. Advanced computer skills are required. Chinese, English, Spanish and Vietnamese language skills desired. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Veletta Hopes, 720-865-2043 or [email protected] www.denverlibrary.org Meal Server Denver Rescue Mission Spend two to three hours preparing and serving meals for the poor and homeless at the Lawrence Street Shelter and The Crossing. Volunteers provide a smiling face and encouragement to men, women and families. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served 365 days a year. Vo l u n t e e r T i p s Volunteer from home (or work). You don’t have to go to a specific place to volunteer. You can collect food, clothing or pennies and donate them to an organization. Organizing a project for your neighborhood, workplace or family is a flexible way to benefit a nonprofit of your choice. 6 Minimum Age: 13 Contact: Lacey Mehling, 303-953-3955 or [email protected] www.drmvolunteers.org College Scholarship Volunteer Denver Scholarship Foundation Help Denver Public Schools students realize their college dreams. Volunteers can assist students with scholarship, financial aid and college applications, help with the processing of scholarship applications or make phone calls to students. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Traci Lato, 303-951-4156 or [email protected] www.denverscholarship.org CenturyLink employees work on a Habitat for Humanity build. Career Center Counselor, Personal Shopper and Hair Stylist Dress for Success Denver Career Center Counselors assist clients with interview preparation including resume review and mock interviewing. Personal Shoppers help clients choose professional work attire. Stylists provide free cuts and styles in a Fantastic Sams mini-salon. Minimum Age: 21 Contact: Amara Martin, 303-832-1889 or [email protected] www.dressforsuccess.org/denver Denver Youth Naturally Volunteer Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK) Volunteers combine environmental science education, overnight wilderness experiences and long-term mentoring to encourage and support lowincome, culturally diverse youth as they pursue their science and natural resource education. Work Day Volunteer Extreme Community Makeover Volunteers work with residents of specific Denver neighborhoods on outside home improvement projects such as painting, yard work, graffiti removal, fence repair and other projects. Volunteers can participate individually or with a group. Minimum Age: 10 Contact: Angela Bomgaars, 720-235-8847 or [email protected] www.extremecommunitymakeover.org Lift-a-Hammer Volunteer Family HomeStead Volunteers paint and clean an apartment for a new homeless family entering Family HomeStead’s emergency or transitional housing program. Projects are available Saturdays for established groups of 10 to 15 people. Projects must be scheduled several months in advance. Minimum Age: 21 Contact: Judy Mugler, 303-623-6514 or [email protected] www.familyhomestead.org Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Kim Weiss, 303-291-7554 or [email protected] www.elkkids.org 2012 Volunteer Guide • Advertising supplement to The Denver Post Sunday, April 15, 2012 Special Events Volunteer Gateway Battered Women’s Services Consider helping battered women and their children by joining the Fundraising Committee for Gateway’s upcoming Around the World in 80 Wines event on Aug. 17, 2012. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Jeneen Klippel, 303-343-1856 or [email protected] www.gatewayshelter.org Meal Provider and Drive Coordinator The Gathering Place This daytime drop-in center for women, children and transgender individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness welcomes volunteer groups to provide meals and community, or facilitate much needed food and toiletry drives for the on-site food bank. Minimum Age: 12 Contact: Justine Zollo, 303-996-9034 or [email protected] www.tgpdenver.org Greening Volunteer The Green Wish Foundation Volunteers with the Green Wish Foundation help educate and inform the community about the importance of recycling and reducing litter. Volunteers help plan green events, teach other event planners how to make their events greener and work on-site at events. A volunteer from Kaiser Permanente works with a student at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver’s Shopneck Branch. Board Member Hands-On History Volunteer Board members are needed for an award-winning nonprofit. Experience needed for working positions in fundraising, grantwriting, community engagement, family law and friend-raising. Invest in the future by helping parents raise children to be contributing members of society. Keep Colorado history alive at Four Mile Historic Park, home to Denver’s oldest standing structure. Volunteer opportunities include historic tours, special events, youth and education programming, outdoor projects and much more. Training provided. Fatherhood Support Services Minimum Age: 21 Contact: Meg Paccione, 303-783-2323 or [email protected] www.fatherhoodsupportservices.com Volunteer Fetal Hope Foundation Volunteers will participate in various activities in preparation of the annual fundraising event. Volunteers are also needed for the 5k run/walk on Nov. 11, 2012 to help with everything from registration to finish line support. Minimum Age: 8 Contact: Michelle Somers, 303-932-0553 or [email protected] www.fetalhope.org Fundraiser/Marketer Flobots.org Volunteers who are creative, energetic, passionate, team players, resourceful, connected, music lovers and great communicators are needed to make connections in the community, secure sponsors and find new donors. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Andrea Viarrial, 720-620-0790 or [email protected] www.flobots.org Sunday, April 15, 2012 Minimum Age: 12 Contact: Doug Yetman, 720-301-4293 or [email protected] www.facebook.com/greenwishfoundation Vo l u n t e e r T i p s Find the right fit. Determine what skills you have and what you would like to learn. Don’t be afraid to try new things. Volunteering is a great way to learn, grow and develop new skills. Food Bank Friend Growing Home, Inc. Volunteers are needed to assist in the Food Bank from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and help instruct clients on how to shop and where to find community resources. Friends also help update client files. Support is needed seven days a week. Minimum Age: 14 Contact: Anita Deshommes, 303-426-0430 or [email protected] www.growinghome.org Construction Volunteer Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver This opportunity allows members of the community to build homes in partnership with low income families. No prior construction experience required and all tools and materials are provided. Volunteer days are Thursday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Aimee Sibet, 720-496-2717 or [email protected] www.habitatmetrodenver.org Four Mile Historic Park Minimum Age: 12 Contact: Laura Hiniker, 720-865-0812 or [email protected] www.fourmilepark.org Senior Services Volunteer Frasier Meadows Retirement Community Volunteers are needed in a variety of areas such as front desk reception and visitors for conversation, games and reading. Volunteers can also accompany residents on trips to local concerts and operas. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Kathy Pollicita, 720-562-4322 or [email protected] www.frasiermeadows.org Friend Friends of the Colorado Music Festival and Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts Friends provide musician support to the world-class Festival held at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium every summer. Support the Music Center in Lafayette which educates 700 people of all ages all year. Minimum Age: 13 Contact: Jane Houssiere, 720-331-4729 or [email protected] www.comusic.org 2012 Volunteer Guide • Advertising supplement to The Denver Post 7 Awareness Volunteer March of Dimes Help grow awareness of better health for moms and babies. Flexible, engaging, year-round opportunities available for volunteers with public relations, marketing, advocacy and healthcare skills. One Day a Month Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Becky Herlinger, 303-692-0011 or [email protected] www.marchofdimes.com/colorado Event Planning Volunteer March of Dimes Help fund better health for moms and babies through the most fun and best run events. Interesting, creative, year-round opportunities for volunteers with event planning and operation skills. Fundraising Development Volunteer Minimum Age: 13 Contact: Jennifer Williams, 303-692-001 or [email protected] www.marchofdimes.com/colorado Support low-income senior citizens by helping to raise funds for HealthSET Health Promotion Clinics. Investigate new fundraising projects, ideas and networking. Animal Shelter Volunteer HealthSET Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Jane Salland, 303-595-6639 or [email protected] www.healthset.org Education, Exhibit, Guest Services Volunteer School Readiness Program Volunteer Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers MHM, a premier Montessori inspired early education program for low-income children, welcomes individual or group volunteers to read to and work with children in the classroom, sponsor a needs drive, or assist with a one-time facility maintenance project. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Sari Frosh, 303-962-2616 or [email protected] www.milehighmontessori.org Reader, Tutor or Mentor Mile High United Way The literacy problem in America is staggering. Nearly 16,000 Colorado students can’t read proficiently. By investing their time and passion a volunteer can make an impact in the life of a student. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Adeeb Khan, 303-561-2399 or [email protected] www.unitedwaydenver.org Maxfund No-Kill Animal Shelter MaxFund relies on volunteers to fill many of the needs at the shelter and the volunteer program is extremely flexible and rewarding. A variety of opportunities are available. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Jennifer Elliott, 303-883-7009 or [email protected] www.namicolorado.org/ JeffersonCo.php Outdoor Recreation Instructor National Sports Center for the Disabled Enable the spirit through sport. Volunteers assist individuals with disabilities to participate in outdoor activities such as rock climbing, horse riding, camping, canoeing, biking, sports skills camps, snowboarding, and alpine and Nordic skiing. Minimum Age: 15 Contact: Ashley Sifers, 303-316-1546 or [email protected] www.nscd.org Help an elementary school student with homework, reading and math after school twice a week. Minimum Age: 10 Contact: Donna Lucero, 720-423-2706 or [email protected] www.NWCoalition4BetterSchools.org Community Forester The Park People, Denver Forestry and The Mile High Million Minimum Age: 15 Contact: Loree Karr, 303-866-3345 or [email protected] www.historycolorado.org Lead and participate in tree planting and care projects in Denver neighborhoods. Workshops occur monthly June through October. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Kim Yuan-Farrell, 303-722-6262 or [email protected] www.theparkpeople.org Food Distributor Jeffco Public Health/Healing Waters Family Center Volunteers will sort and hand out free produce and canned food to low income families. Volunteers will also help set up and take down tables and tents. Must be available on Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. General Volunteer Parkinson Association of the Rockies Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks including administrative assistance, attending health fairs, and events. Minimum Age: 12 Contact: Nancy O’Brien, 303-239-7126 or [email protected] www.jeffco.us/health Minimum Age: 13 Contact: Lindsay Vassar, 303-830-1839 or [email protected] www.ParkinsonRockies.org Food Pantry Sorter Jewish Family Service of Colorado Pet Partner PAWS Colorado Denver Post ACTS (Assisting the Community Through Service) volunteers help landscape the grounds at Baby Haven. Medical Mission Volunteer Youth Development Volunteer Healthcare professionals and non-healthcare professionals are needed for annual medical missions. A nine-day commitment is expected and each volunteer self-funds travel expenses. This experience is life-changing for the patients and volunteers. Volunteer with youth ages 18 to 24 to help them earn their GED, explore career options, practice interview skills and develop various life skills. Volunteers can also assist with the Mile High Youth Corps Special Events Committee. Mending Faces Minimum Age: 21 Contact: Kerri-Ann Appleton, 303-653-5708 or [email protected] www.mendingfaces.org 8 NAMI Jeffco is a nonprofit organization whose members are passionate about providing emotional support, promoting education, advocacy and research in working toward removing the stigma of mental illness. Volunteers are needed to assist in various roles. NW Coalition 4 Better Schools The History Colorado Center has volunteer opportunities to facilitate school and family programs, lead guided tours, keep exhibits stocked and in good order, and provide concierge service to museum guests. Minimum Age: 13 Contact: Nancy Benyamin, 720-248-4642 or [email protected] www.jewishfamilyservice.org National Alliance on Mental Illness of Jefferson County Tutor for Success Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Chelsea Manschot, 303-595-4917 or [email protected] www.maxfund.org History Colorado Play a valuable role in behind-the-scenes work to get the food pantry ready for clients to shop. Volunteers are needed for sorting and shelving food, setting up, and cleaning up the pantry. Available the first Thursday of each month from noon to 2 p.m. or call to arrange another time. Community Volunteer Mile High Youth Corps Volunteers will assist with office and administrative tasks as well as support clients and companion animals with pet care, transportation, donation pick-up and delivery, and participation in fundraising and community outreach activities. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Dan Peregoy, 303-693-1587 or [email protected] www.pawscolorado.org Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Caitlyn Horose, 720-407-7281 or [email protected] www.milehighyouthcorps.org 2012 Volunteer Guide • Advertising supplement to The Denver Post Sunday, April 15, 2012 « A volunteer works diligently as she hangs children’s Outdoor Stewardship Volunteer Literacy and Imagination Builder Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to join Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado in more than 60 fun, rewarding outdoor stewardship projects throughout the state. Help build trails, plant trees and even restore historic structures on public lands. clothing at A Precious Child’s Resource Center. Spellbinders Volunteers visit their local school once a month to tell stories in the oral tradition to build literacy, imagination, character and sense of community in children. Extensive training and ongoing support is provided. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Catherine Johnson, 970-544-2389 or [email protected] www.spellbinders.org Event and Program Volunteer Stories on Stage Friend of the MS Center SPAN Volunteer Friends of the MS Center find their place, something that is of interest to them and matches with their time and talents, and join with other volunteers to provide valuable services. Support survivors of intimate partner violence by volunteering as a Victim Advocate, Court Advocate, Children’s Volunteer, Crisis Line or events volunteer. Rocky Mountain MS Center Minimum Age: 14 Contact: Katie Mills, 303-788-4030 x111 or [email protected] www.mscenter.org Volunteer Rocky Mountain PBS Individuals and groups are needed to answer phones for pledge and donation drives. Shifts are two to four hours during evenings and weekends in December, March and June. Prep work also available to help launch the new online auction in the fall. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Susan Barber, 303-620-5715 or [email protected] www.rmpbs.org/volunteer Waiting Room Reader The Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics Volunteers read to children in The Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics’ waiting rooms. Available during the week, at multiple clinics. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Kacy Behrend, 303-565-5260 or [email protected] www.rmyclinics.org Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence Minimum Age: 15 Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, 303-449-8623 or [email protected] www.safehousealliance.org Necessities Collection Host The Salvation Army Help provide basic necessities for those in need. The Salvation Army is looking for individuals and organizations to host collections for food, toiletries, baby products, paper products and a variety of other items. Pick-up of items can be arranged. Minimum Age: 13 Contact: Kristy Alfano, 303-860-5462 or [email protected] www.imsalvationarmy.org Trail Maintenance Volunteer Sand Creek Regional Greenway Partnership The Sand Creek Regional Greenway hosts monthly volunteer events that are open to all ages. Volunteer activities include picking up trash, removing weeds, planting native species, covering graffiti and other basic trail maintenance. Minimum Age: 3 Contact: Katherine Kramer, 303-468-3263 or [email protected] www.sandcreekgreenway.org Meal Provider Recreation and Friendship Volunteer Volunteers plan, prepare and serve meals to guests staying at the Ronald McDonald House. Volunteers are asked to provide the food for the meal, but RMH has other needed supplies. Groups are needed for breakfast, lunch and dinner hours. Shalom Cares Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver, Inc. Minimum Age: 10 Contact: Kendra Ingles, 720-382-7207 or [email protected] www.ronaldhouse.org Shelter Dinner Volunteer Sacred Heart House of Denver Volunteers purchase and prepare dinner for 15 to 20 residents any night of the week, bringing the cooked meal to the shelter to reheat it and eat with residents. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Carrie Hansen, 303-296-6686 or [email protected] www.sacredhearthouse.org Sunday, April 15, 2012 Shalom Park welcomes individuals and groups to participate in recreation events, help with administrative tasks or become friendship volunteers with senior residents. Minimum Age: 13 Contact: Jody Neumann, 303-680-5000 or [email protected] www.shalomcares.org Single Volunteers Single Volunteers of Greater Denver SVGD is looking for energetic singles interested in meeting others through community service. Members choose from a variety of dates and organizations to assist at one-time volunteer opportunities. Join SVGD to work with multiple nonprofits. Volunteers are needed on performance days to help with front of house tasks, such as will call and ushering. Assistance with special projects such as auctions, fundraising and marketing are also welcome. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Abbe Stutsman, 303-579-1616 or [email protected] www.storiesonstage.org Life Skills Group Leader Street’s Hope Facilitate a one-hour workshop on Thursdays at 7 p.m. to teach women necessary life skills in topics such as personal finance, nutrition/exercise, job readiness, personal care and computer skills. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Nina Martinez, 303-433-2712 or [email protected] www.streetshope.org Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Minimum Age: 6 Contact: Becca Summer, 303-715-1010 or [email protected] www.voc.org Food Recovery and Distribution We Don’t Waste.org Volunteers assist in recovering food from events, venues, caterers, restaurants and other major food providers. The food is then distributed to community based nonprofit agencies in the metro Denver area. Minimum Age: 14 Contact: Arlan Preblud, 720-443-3668 or [email protected] www.wedontwaste.org Air & Space Museum Volunteer Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum From the Welcome Center to aircraft restoration, volunteers help educate and inspire people of all ages about aviation and space endeavors of the past, present and future. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Liz Ann, 303-360-5360 x111 or [email protected] www.WingsMuseum.org Gallery Committee Member TACtile Textile Arts Center Gallery Committee members conceive and develop the exhibits. Volunteers plan exhibits, call for entries and install the exhibits. Producing the shows involves contacting the artists, checking in the art work, dismantling the exhibit and returning the art work. Minimum Age: 21 Contact: Pat Tucker, 720-524-8886 or [email protected] www.tactilearts.org Usher and Theater Volunteer Town Hall Arts Center Assist house manager on show days. Usher, sell concessions, help with box office and assist with seating. Proud to support our employees as they volunteer in our communities. We believe in strength in numbers! Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Karrie Leib, 303-794-2787 or [email protected] www.townhallartscenter.com Clinic Reception and Patient Companion Colorado Business Bank • CoBiz Insurance • CoBiz Wealth • Financial Designs Ltd. • Green Manning & Visiting Nurse Association of Colorado Volunteers serve monthly as friendly receptionists at community wellness clinics. Hospice Volunteers are a vital supplement to the skilled care of hospice patients. Flexible schedules are available to provide patient companionship and caregiver relief. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Theresa Grill, 303-698-6387 or [email protected] www.vnacolorado.org Minimum Age: 21 Contact: Jennifer Jones, 303-941-5068 or [email protected] www.svgd.org 2012 Volunteer Guide • Advertising supplement to The Denver Post cobizcares.org cobizfinancial.com cobizbank.com cobizinsurance.com cobizwealth.com fdltd.com gmbltd.com 9 Volunteer Driver Volunteer Reader Volunteer Educator Transportation drivers volunteer to drive people to and from medical appointments, treatment and other vital appointments that sustain quality of life. Extensive training provided. Volunteers drive fleet vehicles. Volunteers read and record newspapers, magazines and other print material for access by blind, visually impaired and print disabled listeners. Volunteers may record in the AINC studios or there is an option available for remote recording from home. Volunteer Educators introduce small groups of school children to the natural world through hands-on exploration in topics including wetland ecology, habitat diversity, urban wildlife and food chains. Students range in age from ECE to 5th grade. Support Volunteers for Veterans Board and Fundraising Event Committee Member Become a Mentor Volunteers make weekly hospital visits to support the recovery and rehabilitation of service members as they prepare for a return to duty or transition into civilian life. Volunteers support work that empowers at-risk youth and nursing home elders by participating as board members or fundraising event committee members. Volunteers plan events, secure sponsorships and donations, provide contacts and help with public awareness. American Red Cross One Day a Week Fraud Fighter AARP Foundation With a commitment to community and service, the AARP Foundation volunteers and staff work together to enhance the quality of life for all. A variety of opportunities are available and tailored to meet volunteer interests and time availability. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Julie Mangum, 720-947-5302 or [email protected] www.aarpelderwatch.org Veterinary Specialty Medicine Advocate ACVIM Foundation Volunteers can choose from a variety of roles that raise awareness and funds for the advancement of treatments and cures within veterinary specialty medicine. Hours decided by the volunteer. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Richard Zendejas, 303-607-4764 or [email protected] www.coloradoredcross.org American Red Cross Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Tim Bothe, 303-607-4785 or [email protected] www.coloradoredcross.org Service to Military Families American Red Cross, Mile High Region Service to Military Families helps build community support for military and veteran families. Programs are designed to support the service member, veteran and their families before, during and after the deployment cycle and discharge from the service. Minimum Age: 14 Contact: Tim Bothe, 303-607-4785 or [email protected] www.coloradoredcross.org Audio Information Network of Colorado Minimum Age: 14 Contact: Kat Lindgren, 303-786-7777 x103 or [email protected] www.aincolorado.org Bessie’s Hope Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Linda Holloway, 303-830-9037 or [email protected] www.bessieshope.org Education Presenter Blue Sky Bridge Volunteers present valuable prevention education to third graders in Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley School Districts. After full training and rehearsals, volunteers sign up for a one day a week for four weeks schedule. Background check required. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Nia Wassink, 303-444-1388 or [email protected] www.blueskybridge.org Minimum Age: 10 Contact: Lauren Parsons, 303-231-9933 or [email protected] www.ACVIMFoundation.org Byrne Urban Scholars Mentors are asked to commit for at least one year. Each match is assigned a masters-level clinician for support and supervision to ensure long-term success. Male and female mentors are needed to meet with high school and middle school students. Minimum Age: 11 Contact: Nadine Bridges, 303-949-3863 or [email protected] www.byrneurbanscholars.org Healthy Life Coach CATCH Healthy Habits, Seniors’ Resource Center Help fight obesity. Become part of a team of volunteers age 50+ who lead classes for children grades K-5 which include a nutrition lesson, a healthy snack and active games. Classes include eight one-hour sessions. Have fun and change a child’s life. Minimum Age: 50 Contact: John Walsh, 303-235-6907 or [email protected] www.CATCHHealthyHabits.org RISE (Read, Imagine, Share, Explore) Leader RISE is a fun, educational approach to school readiness for children ages four to six. Volunteers help young people get off to a good start. Volunteer group leaders spend an hour and a half one day a week at sites located in the central area of Denver. Opportunities available Monday through Thursday. Adams County Animal Shelter/Adoption Center Volunteers walk, exercise and teach basic obedience skills to homeless dogs at the Adams County Animal Shelter improving their chances of adoption. Training is provided. Opportunities are available seven days per week during shelter hours. Minimum Age: 14 Contact: Barb Kamlet, 303-322-1871 or [email protected] www.chsl.org Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Kelley Forrester, 303-853-0303 or [email protected] www.adcogov.org Making Choices Mentor/Teacher Center for Spirituality at Work Business and professional women are needed as mentors and teachers for incarcerated women. Volunteers serve as coaches and role models during a 10-week decision-making and life-planning skills course. Extensive training and support is provided. Facility Care Assistant Almost Home Adoptions for Rescued Cats Volunteers assist in cleaning the cage-free adoption center and feeding the cats and kittens at Almost Home Adoptions in Westminster. Additional volunteer opportunities exist. Minimum Age: 25 Contact: Vie Thorgren, 303-383-1610 or [email protected] www.cfsaw.org Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Kathleen Cline, 303-432-2299 or [email protected] www.AlmostHomeAdoptions.com Parenting Time Supervisor Helpline Counselor Central Visitation Program Volunteers provide a safe environment for children during court-ordered, supervised parenting time on a weekly basis. Volunteers spend about two hours a week monitoring the interaction between children and their parent. This is a six month commitment. Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado Volunteers respond to incoming calls from people concerned about their own memory loss or that of a friend or loved one and from caregivers needing help and support. Shifts available between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Training is provided. 10 Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Lisa Chickos, 303-344-1649 or [email protected] www.blufflakenaturecenter.org Center for Hearing, Speech and Language Dog Walker Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Cailin Branchford, 303-813-1669 or [email protected] www.alz.org/co Bluff Lake Nature Center Mentor, Andy Tiehen and his mentee, eighth-grader Marcus P. enjoy the Denver Kids, Inc. annual Boys Fun Night. 2012 Volunteer Guide • Advertising supplement to The Denver Post Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Sandy Zakis, 303-839-8701 or [email protected] www.CVPDenver.org Sunday, April 15, 2012 « Linda Siedow, a Denver Post ACTS (Assisting the Community Through Service) volunteer, shows a bag she decorated to carry a meal to a Project Angel Heart client. Side Walker and Horse Leader The Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center Lesson volunteers serve as horse leaders or side walkers during weekly therapeutic riding lessons and hippotherapy (physical, speech, or occupational therapy) sessions for children and adults with special needs. This is a two hour per week commitment. Minimum Age: 14 Contact: Melissa Mosley, 303-652-9131 or [email protected] www.ctrcinc.org Make a Difference, Mentor a Youth Colorado Youth at Risk Transform a young person’s life in as little as three hours a week. Volunteer mentors guide high school students toward a more productive future. CYAR offers comprehensive training and a support network to make the experience rewarding for everyone involved. Minimum Age: 21 Contact: Roxana Acosta, 303-623-9140 or [email protected] www.coyar.org Earn-A-Bike Bike Mechanics Instructor Vo l u n t e e r T i p s The current estimated dollar value of volunteer time is $21.79 per hour. This estimate helps acknowledge the millions of individuals who dedicate their time, talents, and energy to making a difference. Charitable organizations use this estimate to quantify the enormous value volunteers provide. Court Appointed Special Advocate Court Appointed Special Advocates of Jefferson & Gilpin Counties CASA volunteers are appointed by a judge to advocate for a child abuse victim’s best interests in areas of education, health, foster placement and, most importantly, permanency in a safe home. CASA volunteers give abused children hope for a better life. Minimum Age: 21 Contact: Melissa Hellmuth, 303-271-6539 or [email protected] www.casajeffcogilpin.com Community Cycles Volunteers teach basic bike mechanics and maintenance to clients in the Earn-A-Bike Program and help them refurbish a donated bike to keep. There are a variety of instructor positions. Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Child Advocates, Denver CASA CASAs speak up for the best interests of abused or neglected children in court and provide information to help judges make decisions. CASA volunteers review records, research information and talk with everyone involved in the case, spending 10 to 15 hours per month. Minimum Age: 21 Contact: Michelle Emerson-Lewis, 303-8324592 or [email protected] www.denvercasa.org Reading Tutor Children’s Literacy Center Provide one-to-one tutoring in reading to children who aren’t reading at grade level. Tutor one child, two hours a week and help that child become a successful reader. Training and curriculum is provided. Minimum Age: 14 Contact: Erin Phelan, 720-234-2126 or [email protected] www.childrensliteracycenter.org Administrative Support Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Volunteers may assist with daily administrative support including emailing and phone calls or may be asked to support specific concert events such as special mailings, box office or ushering. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Mary Hart, 303-295-1759 x20 or [email protected] www.cleoparkerdance.org In-Store Personal Shopper and Clothing Sorter Clothes To Kids of Denver, Inc. Volunteers assist families and children who are selecting a free school wardrobe, process clothing donations, and maintain the CTKD shop. Personal shoppers and store attendants are needed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Minimum Age: 15 Contact: Katie Jones, 720-379-4630 or [email protected] www.clothestokidsdenver.org Playologist and Event Volunteer Audio Recording Specialist Children’s Museum of Denver Playologists faciliate exhibits and offer Crazy Crafts. Event volunteers facilitate activites during events such as Bunny Trail EggVenture, Hop Skip and a Jump Start 5k Course, Trick or Treat Street and Noon Year’s Eve. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Angela Caudill, 303-561-0114 or [email protected] www.mychildsmuseum.org Sunday, april 15, 2012 Colorado Talking Book Library Volunteers work with staff to produce high-quality digital recordings of books for visually impaired or disabled readers, making it possible for them to stay informed and connected to the sighted world. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Terri Marcotte, 303-727-9277 or [email protected] www.myctbl.org Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Brett Schager, 720-565-6019 or [email protected] www.communitycycles.org Adult Education Tutor Community Educational Outreach Volunteers will tutor individuals or small groups of adult learners to improve literacy, obtain a GED and increase competency with job readiness skills. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Jessica Beckman, 303-921-8600 or [email protected] www.ceocolorado.org Colorado Grants Guide Researcher Volunteer five minutes Volunteer five hours Volunteer five days Community Resource Center Using excellent internet and computer skills, volunteers spend three to five hours a week doing extensive online research, data analysis and evaluation, and data entry to create an online resource critical to Colorado’s nonprofit grantwriters; work onsite or remotely. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Marianne Piech, 303-623-1540 x10 or [email protected] www.crcamerica.org Reading For Peace The Conflict Center Volunteers use specially selected children’s literature as a vehicle for teaching, discussing and reinforcing concepts of peacemaking and nonviolence by reading to small groups of elementary school students. Create The Good® is a volunteer and civic engagement network of programs, ideas and opportunities. It’s for anyone, any age and for any amount of time a person can give. For more information and volunteer opportunities, please visit createthegood.org/colorado. Minimum Age: 13 Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, 303-433-4983 or [email protected] www.conflictcenter.org 2012 Volunteer Guide • adVertiSinG Supplement to the denVer poSt 11 Guest Services Volunteer Domestic Violence Advocate Exhibit Hall Docent Doctors Care is looking for friendly people to staff the guest services desk. Assist by welcoming patients and guests of Doctors Care. Help with data entry, phone calls and scheduling. Minimum four hours per week. Domestic Violence is an epidemic affecting every community. Make a difference with Family Tree by observing parents and children to ensure healthy and safe interaction during court-ordered visitation and provide support to clients and crisis callers. Docents guide visitors through the exhibit hall which contains murals, fossils, hands-on activities and interactives for all ages. Exhibit hall is open seven days a week. Doctors Care One Day a Week Ready to Achieve Youth Mentor CP of Colorado, Employment Works Youth Mentors will build trust, give support and encouragement, develop character, and help youth achieve goals, reach their greatest potential, pursue their hopes and dreams in careers, and/or further their education. Minimum Age: 21 Contact: Rose Compton, 303-691-9339 or [email protected] www.cpco.org Support Volunteer Dani’s Foundation Volunteers are needed throughout the year to assist with program and event implementation including speaking to schools and civic and professional groups, working on the development of special events by securing sponsorships, auction donations and more. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Martha Simmons, 303-601-1881 or [email protected] www.danisfoundation.org Usher and Greeter Denver Film Society Volunteers work as ushers and greeters at the Denver FilmCenter/Colfax (the year-round home of the Denver Film Society) on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. They assist the theater staff with taking tickets, crowd control and greeting the audience. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Sharon Fisher, 720-458-6174 or [email protected] www.doctorscare.org Family Tree, Inc. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Jaclyn Wilmot, 303-403-5892 or [email protected] www.thefamilytree.org Animal Sheltering and Foster Care Cycle of Success Volunteer Dumb Friends League Florence Crittenton Services Take care of the animals by kennel cleaning, medicating as well as fostering animals in your home. Volunteers interact with teen moms and their children while they are completing high school. Volunteers help with the awards program, fundraising events, donation drives, nursery, tutoring or administrative work. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Jasmin Rice, 303-751-5772 or [email protected] www.ddfl.org Volunteer Technician Assistant El Paso County Clerk & Recorder’s Office Volunteer positions available in Elections, Recording, Motor Vehicle, Clerk to the Board and Information Systems. Volunteers have an opportunity to learn firsthand about County government in a professional office. Duties include data processing, administrative and more. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Mary Lynn Black, 719-520-6215 or [email protected] car.elpasoco.com Tutor Emily Griffith Foundation Volunteers assist in the adult ESL classroom, work one-on-one with students, or tutor small groups. Conversation Group volunteers meet with advancedlevel refugee students in a casual setting to discuss cultural insights and current class topics. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Susan Pomerleau, 720-423-4847 or [email protected] www.refugee-esl.org Minimum Age: 13 Contact: Mikayla Houser, 303-321-6363 x208 or [email protected] www.FloCritCO.org Distribution Volunteer Food Bank of the Rockies Help fill hunger relief agency orders in the warehouse. Volunteers must enjoy physical activity and be able to lift 10- to 20-pound food boxes repetitively. Minimum Age: 14 Contact: Laura Egan, 303-375-5811 or [email protected] www.foodbankrockies.org Mentor Friends for Youth Volunteers are matched one-to-one with an at-risk youth aged 10 to 18. Commit to visiting with youth once a week for the duration of one year; or participate in Site-Based Group Mentoring at area Foster Care homes for a 12- to 14-week session. Minimum Age: 21 Contact: Kate Hoffmann, 303-756-9285 x112 or [email protected] www.friendsforyouth.com Youth or Teen Center Program Assistant Girls Inc. of Metro Denver Volunteers assist in the delivery of Girls Inc.’s educational enrichment curriculum for girls ages six to 19, which empowers girls to reach their full potential and become self-sufficient, responsible adults. Volunteers are needed after school and during the summer. Minimum Age: 15 Contact: Elizabeth Green, 303-893-4363 or [email protected] www.girlsincdenver.org Mock Interviewer Goodwill Industries of Denver Help at-risk high school students gain the confidence they need along with valuable interviewing skills that will prepare them for post-secondary interviews such as college, scholarships and actual job interviews. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Alison Yeager, 303-650-7714 or [email protected] www.goodwilldenver.org Habitat ReStore Volunteer Habitat for Humanity ReStores ReStore volunteers help with metal recycling, ride as co-pilots on trucks, run the dock, and work the warehouse floor. The Habitat ReStores in Wheat Ridge, Denver and Littleton sell used and new donated materials to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Alice Goble, 303-596-5289 or [email protected] www.habitatmetrodenver.org Hep C Connection Hep C Connection is searching for HelpLine Counselors to answer the toll-free hotline, and provide callers with information, support and resources. This is a regular weekly commitment. Training will be provided. Denver Health Volunteer Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Urva Hannegan, 720-917-3972 or [email protected] www.hepc-connection.org Denver Health Denver Health Volunteers enhance the experience of patients and visitors on a daily basis. Volunteers contribute four hours of service per week in areas such as the Emergency Department, Information Desk and Transportation. Hospice Volunteer Hospice of Saint John Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Laurel Ris, 303-602-2926 or [email protected] www.denverhealthfoundation.org The Hospice of Saint John is looking for compassionate and dependable individuals to provide social visits to patients at the Lakewood facility and in the community. Volunteers are also needed for integrative therapies such as animal-assisted therapy, reiki or massage therapy. Intake Volunteers and Personal Shopper Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Jennifer Elliott, 303-232-7900 or [email protected] www.hospiceofsaintjohn.org Denver Urban Ministries Join DenUM on the Front Line of client services. Intake Volunteers greet clients, assess needs, input information and provide resources to clients. Personal Shoppers organize resources and assist as clients navigate through the Choice Pantry. 12 Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Amber Cain, 303-697-3466 or [email protected] www.dinoridge.org HelpLine Counselor Minimum Age: 21 Contact: Eileen O’Brien, 303-595-3456 x222 or [email protected] www.denverfilm.org Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Carolyne Schultz, 303-350-5066 or [email protected] www.denum.org Friends of Dinosaur Ridge « Volunteers at the Denver Botanic Gardens Annual Plant Sale assist customers in the selection of rare and unusual plants. 2012 Volunteer Guide • Advertising supplement to The Denver Post Sunday, April 15, 2012 « Mile High Youth Corps youth like Ben Watson Wags and Walks Volunteer Humane Society of the South Platte Valley and Steve Lynch receive training and certification for chainsaw use and spend their summer removing invasive species and reducing the risk of forest fire on public lands. Volunteers walk the dogs in the shelter, getting them out for some much needed stimulation and exercise. Come every day of the week or once in a while. Walks are from noon to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Minimum Age: 12 Contact: Carrie Fieger, 303-990-1960 or [email protected] www.hsspv.org Literacy Tutor Literacy Coalition of Colorado Work with adults learning to read, gain a GED or become a citizen. Tutor training provided before linking volunteers to member agencies serving students. Queries by reading, writing, math or ESL trainers are also welcome. Community Resource Navigator Hunger Free Colorado Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Ann Mezo, 303-982-7488 or [email protected] www.literacycolorado.org Volunteers will provide clients waiting in a county Human Services lobby with application assistance for many federal assistance programs and information on proper verfications. Proficiency in English and Spanish required. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Maryann McLendon, 303-228-7947 or [email protected] www.hungerfreecolorado.org Personal Shopper/ Pantry Assistant Metro CareRing Personal Shoppers assist clients in the Metro CareRing Market, helping customers shop for nutritious food and produce for their family. Volunteers are also needed to help receive and sort food donations and stock market shelves. Friend Imagine! Minimum Age: 13 Contact: Ellie Agar, 303-350-3699 or [email protected] www.metrocarering.org Imagine! Friends is a one-on-one program that supports people with disabilities to pursue their interests in the community while building a meaningful relationship. Volunteers are required to pass a background check and Motor Vehicle report. Office Assistant Volunteer Minimum Age: 21 Contact: Elizabeth Hill, 303-926-6460 or [email protected] www.imaginecolorado.org Metro Denver Partners The Office Assistant Volunteer will provide support to the administrative assistant including data entry, some general office support, event preparation and social media activity. Great place to learn about the nonprofit environment. English as a Second Language Teacher Intercambio Denver Volunteers will be trained to teach adult immigrants English as a second language. Classes will either be one-on-one or in a group setting. Expect to have a great time, get to know more about other cultures in the community and make friends. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Caitlin Fitzpatrick, 303-433-0190 or [email protected] www.intercambiodenver.org Senior Peer Counselor Jefferson Center for Mental Health Volunteers age 55+ receive training to become peer counselors to elderly seniors who would benefit from a weekly visitor. Visits are conducted in seniors’ homes or nursing facilitities. Ongoing training and supervision is provided. Minimum Age: 55 Contact: Roberta Mangin, 303-432-5745 or [email protected] www.jcmh.org Vo l u n t e e r T i p s Volunteer as a group. Do you want to build a greater sense of teamwork and strengthen relationships? Talk with the volunteer coordinator at an organization about volunteering with your friends and coworkers. Sunday, April 15, 2012 Friendly Visitor Jewish Family Service of Colorado Make a meaningful connection with a senior by providing companionship and emotional support, helping with errands and shopping, and doing activities. Friendly Visitors help reduce loneliness and isolation for seniors. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Nancy Benyamin, 720-248-4642 or [email protected] www.jewishfamilyservice.org Reiki or Healing Touch Volunteer LifeSpark Cancer Resources Provide weekly Reiki or Healing Touch sessions to cancer patients. Sessions occur at oncology offices and some local churches. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Sandy Priester, 303-425-5670 or [email protected] www.lifesparknow.org Education Volunteer Minimum Age: 15 Contact: Valerie Kraucunas, 303-777-7000 or [email protected] www.metrodenverpartners.org Mentor Metro Denver Partners Metro Denver Partners matches adult volunteers with kids ages eight to 17. Mentors act as friends and role models for the youth. Meet weekly for an average of three hours and engage in activities out in the community that are fun and positive. Minimum Age: 21 Contact: Valerie Kraucunas, 303-777-7000 or [email protected] www.metrodenverpartners.org Junior Achievement—Rocky Mountain, Inc. JA volunteers are trained to deliver innovative and proven programs to K-12 students that focus on financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. One-day and ongoing volunteer opportunities available. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Denny Clark, 303-260-6283 or [email protected] www.JAColorado.org Create Audio Books Learning Ally (formerly Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic) Honor Our Unsung Heroes Do you know an outstanding volunteer? We’re looking for a few great nominees! Since 1976, the Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award Committee has chosen a special volunteer each month to recognize for their good works. The award includes a generous monetary award for a nonprofit chosen by the recipient. Help us find metro Denver’s most deserving volunteers. Volunteers prepare and record audio textbooks for all grades and all subjects, including Spanish literature. Technical training is provided for a weekly one-year commitment. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Bob Janowski, 303-757-0787 or [email protected] www.LearningAlly.org For a nomination form, visit: minyasui.org 2012 Volunteer Guide • Advertising supplement to The Denver Post Proudly supported by The Denver Post Community 13 Volunteer OUR Center (Outreach United Resource Center, Inc.) The OUR Center relies on a volunteer corps of more than 1,000 people per year. The organization has opportunities for ongoing or one-time projects. People are also needed to help with special events as well as maintenance and office projects. One Day a Week Career Coach Mi Casa Resource Center The Career Coach Volunteer works within Mi Casa’s Career Development department and is responsible for providing support to community job seekers in the areas of resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills and general job seeking help. Minimum Age: 20 Contact: Katharine Brenton, 303-539-5603 or [email protected] www.MiCasaResourceCenter.org Docent and Tour Guide Mizel Museum Tour guides are trained to lead small groups through this five-room, cultural art museum, focusing on historical, and intercultural topics that bring visitors insight and understanding of the world. Minimum Age: 21 Contact: Tia Amdurer, 303-749-5018 or [email protected] www.mizelmuseum.org Volunteer Docent The Molly Brown House Museum At the Molly Brown House Museum, all docents write their own tour. A comprehensive training program has been developed to help docents learn about the many subjects covered in a typical Museum tour. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Emily Dobish, 303-832-4092 or [email protected] www.mollybrown.org Clerical, Groundskeeper, Chef Mountain Resource Center A chef and a nutritionist are needed for classes for a six-week period. Front desk and regular clerical opportunities are also available. Winter volunteers can help with shoveling snow, or summer volunteers can maintain the garden. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Jill Lovell, 303-838-7552 or [email protected] www.mrcco.org Program Volunteer OpenWorld Learning Help ignite a love of learning within children by volunteering at OWL’s after-school elementary and middle school programs. Volunteers assist with Learning Lab, Homework Support and Team Energizer while providing guidance and leadership to third- through eighth-grade students. Minimum Age: 14 Contact: Kim Desmond, 303-832-0066 or [email protected] www.openworldlearning.org 14 Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Maggie Shearon, 303-772-5529 or [email protected] www.ourcenter.org Program Administrative Assistant Project PAVE Project PAVE empowers youth to end the cycle of relationship violence. Assist program staff with greeting clients and guests including children, or office support, answering phones, database maintenance and other administrative projects. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Nicole Morales, 303-322-2382 or [email protected] www.projectpave.org Waiting Room Reader Reach Out and Read Colorado Bring the love, joy and fun of books to children and their families as a Reach Out and Read Volunteer Reader. Readers transform waiting rooms into positive learning environments for families by reading aloud and modeling read aloud techniques for parents. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Meredith Goldin, 303-623-3800 or [email protected] www.reachoutandreadco.org Mediator and/or Restorative Justice Practitioner Resolution Works Training, guidance and skill development provided for community mediators in Restorative Justice circles for juveniles with underage drinking tickets or school suspensions based on behavioral choices. Minimum Age: 13 Contact: Gabrielle Frey, 720-629-7028 or [email protected] www.YourResolutions.org Housekeeping, Maintenance, Historian, Music Librarian Rocky Ridge Music Center Housekeeping will prep and clean cabins and camp between sessions. Maintenance will assist Property Manager with cabin renovations and campus upkeep. Historian will scan, digitize and catalog paper files. Music Librarian will assist with transition to new catalog software. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Karen Dusek, 970-586-4031 or [email protected] www.rockyridge.org Hospital Volunteer Saint Joseph Hospital Volunteers at Saint Joseph Hospital make a difference in a variety of rewarding roles including: patient visitors, gift shops, welcome desks, nursing units, surgery waiting rooms and more. Volunteers must pass a TB test and background check. Minimum Age: 14 Contact: Nancy Falk, 303-837-7667 or [email protected] www.sjhfdenver.org OUR Center volunteer Irene Yap wears her signature smile as she makes sure the kitchen’s service area is tidy just before lunchtime. Photo by Phyllis Dwyer of Longmont. Kitchen Volunteer Mentor SAME Cafe Thrive with Confidence Foundation Volunteers help prepare a healthy, organic lunch Monday through Saturday. Daily tasks include food prep, dishes, cleaning and customer service. Thrive with Confidence Foundation aims to provide mentors for the homeless men and women along with the children and teens who have been through traumatic experiences and need a caring adult role model. The time commitment is two hours every week for a minimum of 90 days. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Libby Birky, 720-530-6853 or [email protected] www.soallmayeat.org Volunteer Caregiver The Senior Hub, Inc. Caring volunteers are needed to assist frail older adults in their homes around metro Denver. Make a difference in someone’s life for a few hours weekly or every other week helping a senior with light housekeeping, shopping/errands, pet care or chores. Minimum Age: 12 Contact: Linda Rinelli, 720-859-2248 or [email protected] www.seniorhub.org Assist Seniors in the Community Seniors’ Resource Center Volunteer opportunities include caregiver support, driver, home repair/ramp builder, friendly visitor, bill payer assistance, and agency opportunities including Advisory Council, Adult Day Program and clerical. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Stacey Booth, 303-235-6948 or [email protected] www.srcaging.org Gallery Shop Volunteer TACtile Textile Arts Center Gallery volunteer duties include greeting guests, explaining TACtile Textile Arts programs, answering questions and providing retail service using point of sale software. The responsible volunteer will open and close, answer the telephone and take messages. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Tiffany Steele, 720-313-2605 or [email protected] www.thrivewithconfidencefoundation.org Volunteer Lay-Leader Coach for A Matter of Balance Tri-County Health Department and Volunteers of America Volunteer lay-leaders will coach A Matter of Balance classes, which helps reduce the fear of falling in older adults. Volunteers are trained, follow a curriculum, facilitate discussion and lead basic exercises for the eight class sessions. Three to six hours are required per week. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Julie Tipton, 720-200-1572 or [email protected] www.tricountyhealth.com Gift Shop Volunteer University of Colorado Hospital Gift Shop University of Colorado Hospital Gift Shops raise money in order to fund patient needs.Volunteers are needed to work in the Gift Shops and will be trained as cashiers, helpers receiving merchandise, and volunteers working with customers. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Peggy Whitlock, 720-848-4003 or [email protected] www.uch.edu Minimum Age: 21 Contact: Pat Tucker, 720-524-8886 or [email protected] www.tactilearts.org 2012 Volunteer Guide • Advertising supplement to The Denver Post Sunday, April 15, 2012 Retail Volunteer Veterans Green Jobs The Go Green Warehouse is the social enterprise arm of Veterans Green Jobs. Volunteers provide outstanding customer service, help generate sales, conduct inventory of product, merchandise product, and maintain basic upkeep and cleanliness of the store. Minimum Age: 16 Contact: Kynnie Martin, 720-236-1336 or [email protected] www.veteransgreenjobs.org Volunteer MOW Driver Volunteers of America, Meals on Wheels Volunteers of America’s Meals on Wheels needs friendly and dependable volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors. Routes are available in Denver, Jefferson and Arapahoe Counties, Monday through Saturday. Each route takes about one to two hours to complete. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Bradley Gulley, 303-294-0111 or [email protected] www.voacolorado.org Life Skills Teacher Warren Village Volunteers facilitate adult classes on topics such as job searching, career development, cooking, nutrition, exercise, parenting, sexuality and self-esteem. Classes are on a one-time or multi-day basis Monday through Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Brian Palmeri, 303-320-5032 or [email protected] www.warrenvillage.org Direct Service Volunteer Women’s Crisis & Family Outreach Center Volunteers interact with clients by answering the 24-hour Crisis Line and providing child care. There is also an opportunity to support clients in court with a legal advocate. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Heather Orr, 303-688-1094 or [email protected] www.twcfoc.org Youth Project Volunteer YouthBiz Inc. YouthBiz utilizes volunteers for mock interviews, job shadows and mentor/coaching for youth participants in programs. Volunteers are also needed for annual fundraising events such as the 5K in 5Points and YouthBiz Bash. Minimum Age: 18 Contact: Jason Torrez, 720-974-5106 or [email protected] www.youthbiz.org Vo l u n t e e r T i p s Start with what you know. Are you passionate about the work of a specific organization and want to help them achieve their mission? Do you like leading, coaching or mentoring others? Have you been volunteering a long time and seek more responsibility? Answering these questions can help you determine where and how you want to volunteer. Sunday, april 15, 2012 The CenturyLink Pledge We give our time to make our community stronger. CenturyLink is committed to building stronger communities where we live and work. In Colorado, our employees and retirees pledge to volunteer 100,000 hours of service each year. We believe that by investing our time and our dollars, we can make a difference in our communities. See how we connect at centurylink.com or @CenturyLinkCO © 2012 CenturyLink, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The name CenturyLink, the pathways logo, and the CenturyLink brand subgraphic are trademarks of CenturyLink, Inc. 2012 Volunteer Guide • adVertiSinG Supplement to the denVer poSt 15 Contacts For more volunteer opportunities or to learn more about how you can make an impact in the community, contact: Metro Volunteers 303-282-1234 www.metrovolunteers.org Metro Volunteers is Denver’s leading source for volunteer engagement, volunteer leadership training and volunteer advocacy. We are a national thought leader in volunteerism and are recognized for our innovative approaches. We make volunteerism smarter by empowering individuals and organizations with knowledge and skills to create more effective, engaging and impactful volunteering. Our wide range of innovative programs, tools and resources turn volunteer passion into powerful impact. Join us for Volunteer Fest Colorado 2012, an opportunity to celebrate, educate and recruit volunteers! This event is FREE and open to the public. Volunteers are needed now more than ever to fulfill community needs. We all know that volunteering comes from the heart but did you know you could use your volunteer experiences to meet your professional goals? Begin your journey at Volunteer Fest Colorado 2012. Come talk to the experts at Metro Volunteers to ensure your experience will make the most impact for you and the community. Hear from them how to match your interests, skills, availability and passion with the right volunteer opportunity. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet over 100 nonprofits and learn more about the volunteer opportunities their organizations have to offer you or your group. And you can attend panel discussions on National Service, presented by Serve Colorado. Volunteer Fest Colorado 2012 is presented in partnership with Metro Volunteers, 7NEWS, Denver Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA), Serve Colorado and The Denver Post. Volunteer Fest sponsored by metrovolunteers @metrovolunteers Denver Post Community 303-954-1000 www.denverpostcommunity.com Volunteer Resources Serve Colorado United Way of Weld County Volunteer Center Colorado Weld County 303-866-6426 www.colorado.gov/servecolorado 970-353-4300 www.unitedway-weld.org Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Aurora Volunteer Center Colorado Aurora 303-715-1010 www.voc.org 303-739-7759 www.auroragov.org/volunteer ServeWyoming Pikes Peak United Way Wyoming Colorado Springs 866-737-8304 www.servewyoming.org 719-955-0764 www.volunteerpikespeak.org United Way of Larimer County Volunteer Center Volunteers Larimer County Denver 970-407-7066 www.uwaylc.org 303-282-1234 www.metrovolunteers.org dpcommunity Routt County United Way City of Westminster Volunteer Center Routt County Westminster @dpcommunity 970-879-5605 www.unitedwayroutt.com 303-658-2159 www.ci.westminster.co.us Denver Post Community strives to improve and enrich the quality of life in our community through support of programs that benefit the arts, youth, education and basic human services. We accomplish this mission through the implementation of various community giving programs, including: grant-making through Denver Post Community Foundation as well as Season To Share, a campaign of Denver Post Charities, a McCormick Foundation Fund; sponsorships; signature events and our employee volunteer program, Denver Post ACTS (Denver Post Assisting the Community Through Service).
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