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How to make an impact in your community
2012Volunteer Guide
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Minimum Age: 18
Contact: Sandy Zakis, 303-839-8701
or [email protected]
www.CVPDenver.org
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«
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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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).