Opportunities From: Spark

Volunteer: Change a Child's Story as a CASA Volunteer!

CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, is a volunteer-based, nonprofit organization with the mission to provide court-appointed volunteer advocacy for children and youth from the child welfare system so every child can be safe, have a permanent home, and have the opportunity to thrive.

CASA Volunteers are trained to represent the best interests of child victims of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse and neglect who are currently in the child welfare system. CASA Volunteers are supervised by CASA team members and work alongside the child’s legal and professional team. They ensure that the child’s physical, mental, educational, and emotional needs are being met, and advocate for the child in court, all while supporting them in their journey to find a safe and permanent home.

Children with a CASA Volunteer are more likely to find a safe, permanent home, more likely to succeed in school, and half as likely to re-enter the foster care system.

Potential CASA Volunteers complete an online application, interview, and a comprehensive pre-service training. We offer one virtual training class per year. Successful CASA Volunteers are mature, empathetic, collaborative, and confident. They have an ability to problem-solve and have strong written and verbal communication skills. No special background, work experience, or education is required to become a CASA Volunteer. We encourage individuals from all cultures, professions, and educational backgrounds to volunteer.

Program: CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties

CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, is a volunteer-based, nonprofit organization with the mission to provide court-appointed volunteer advocacy for children and youth from the child welfare system so every child can be safe, have a permanent home, and have the opportunity to thrive.

CASA Volunteers are trained to represent the best interests of child victims of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse and neglect who are currently in the child welfare system. CASA Volunteers are supervised by CASA team members and work alongside the child’s legal and professional team. They ensure that the child’s physical, mental, educational, and emotional needs are being met, and advocate for the child in court, all while supporting them in their journey to find a safe and permanent home.

Children with a CASA Volunteer are more likely to find a safe, permanent home, more likely to succeed in school, and half as likely to re-enter the foster care system.

Potential CASA Volunteers complete an online application, interview, and a comprehensive pre-service training. We offer one virtual training class per year. Successful CASA Volunteers are mature, empathetic, collaborative, and confident. They have an ability to problem-solve and have strong written and verbal communication skills. No special background, work experience, or education is required to become a CASA Volunteer. We encourage individuals from all cultures, professions, and educational backgrounds to volunteer.

Program: CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 80234

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Bring Your Group To Volunteer For A Day at Butterfly Pavilion!

Ideal for groups of up to 15 people who have a passion for volunteering and for invertebrates. Available Mondays-Fridays from 9:00-12:30, your groups will receive a fun orientation and tour of our zoo, the first AZA accredited invertebrate zoo in the world, before trying out three different volunteer opportunities. You'll get the chance to give back to your community, have a fun time learning about our incredible animals, and stay engaged by trying out a variety of projects.

Program: Butterfly Pavilion

Ideal for groups of up to 15 people who have a passion for volunteering and for invertebrates. Available Mondays-Fridays from 9:00-12:30, your groups will receive a fun orientation and tour of our zoo, the first AZA accredited invertebrate zoo in the world, before trying out three different volunteer opportunities. You'll get the chance to give back to your community, have a fun time learning about our incredible animals, and stay engaged by trying out a variety of projects.

Program: Butterfly Pavilion

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 80020

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Natural Resource Volunteer

Natural Resource Volunteers are responsible for assisting with the upkeep of the Standley Lake Regional Park and keeping the park a healthy wildlife reservation. Volunteers will help out with year-round maintenance of the Standley Lake pollinator garden and noxious weed mitigation for species like Russian olive trees and teasel and litter and fishing line collection at Standley Lake and various open space properties. Volunteers will work alongside other volunteers and/or staff to complete these projects.

Natural Resource Volunteer Benefits:

Learn in depth about Westminster native and invasive plant species Aid in the creation of a beautiful, clean city  Help preserve the Standley Lake Wildlife Refuge Offers flexible shifts 

Qualifications

Must be 18 years old. Must commit to 1 year of service. Good customer service skills. Knowledge and love of outdoors is helpful.  Ability to perform light to heavy physical work in outdoor conditions.  Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 8 hours per month in the summer months (May-September) and 8 hours total in the winter months (October-April).

Shifts available: Anytime between sunrise and sunset, Sunday-Saturday

Program: City of Westminster

Natural Resource Volunteers are responsible for assisting with the upkeep of the Standley Lake Regional Park and keeping the park a healthy wildlife reservation. Volunteers will help out with year-round maintenance of the Standley Lake pollinator garden and noxious weed mitigation for species like Russian olive trees and teasel and litter and fishing line collection at Standley Lake and various open space properties. Volunteers will work alongside other volunteers and/or staff to complete these projects.

Natural Resource Volunteer Benefits:

Learn in depth about Westminster native and invasive plant species Aid in the creation of a beautiful, clean city  Help preserve the Standley Lake Wildlife Refuge Offers flexible shifts 

Qualifications

Must be 18 years old. Must commit to 1 year of service. Good customer service skills. Knowledge and love of outdoors is helpful.  Ability to perform light to heavy physical work in outdoor conditions.  Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 8 hours per month in the summer months (May-September) and 8 hours total in the winter months (October-April).

Shifts available: Anytime between sunrise and sunset, Sunday-Saturday

Program: City of Westminster

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 80021

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Program Naturalist Volunteer

Volunteer surrounded by nature and beauty! Become a Volunteer Program Naturalist at Standley Lake Regional Park and Wildlife Refuge.

Volunteers interested in education can assist the full time Park Naturalist with nature programs for patrons of all ages as well as large school or summer camp programs. The Program Naturalist Volunteer will be trained to be comfortable and knowledgeable about the program prior to the program date. Leading table talks is another option for those interested in being a Program Naturalist Volunteer. The volunteer will have a table set up near a popular trail with educational materials such as pelts, skulls, magnifying glasses, photos and/or binoculars to educate patrons who stop by. Part of this position is making friendly contact with park patrons and establishing a presence on the trails and throughout the park. Program Naturalist Volunteers also have the opportunity to lead or co-lead a public program if there is an environmental topic they know well.

Program Naturalist Volunteer Benefits:

Learn in depth about Westminster flora and fauna Build community and meet new people Expand the community's knowledge about conservation and preservation Provide engaging programs for children and their families, which create lasting memories 

Qualifications:

Capability to monitor and educate groups of park patrons of all ages.  Good customer service skills.  Knowledge of Colorado flora/fauna is helpful for those interested in educational opportunities, but training materials will be provided.  Ability to perform light to moderate physical work in outdoor conditions.

Volunteers serve in up to 4 programs per year. Times vary. Sunday-Saturday during the morning, afternoon or evening

Program: City of Westminster

Volunteer surrounded by nature and beauty! Become a Volunteer Program Naturalist at Standley Lake Regional Park and Wildlife Refuge.

Volunteers interested in education can assist the full time Park Naturalist with nature programs for patrons of all ages as well as large school or summer camp programs. The Program Naturalist Volunteer will be trained to be comfortable and knowledgeable about the program prior to the program date. Leading table talks is another option for those interested in being a Program Naturalist Volunteer. The volunteer will have a table set up near a popular trail with educational materials such as pelts, skulls, magnifying glasses, photos and/or binoculars to educate patrons who stop by. Part of this position is making friendly contact with park patrons and establishing a presence on the trails and throughout the park. Program Naturalist Volunteers also have the opportunity to lead or co-lead a public program if there is an environmental topic they know well.

Program Naturalist Volunteer Benefits:

Learn in depth about Westminster flora and fauna Build community and meet new people Expand the community's knowledge about conservation and preservation Provide engaging programs for children and their families, which create lasting memories 

Qualifications:

Capability to monitor and educate groups of park patrons of all ages.  Good customer service skills.  Knowledge of Colorado flora/fauna is helpful for those interested in educational opportunities, but training materials will be provided.  Ability to perform light to moderate physical work in outdoor conditions.

Volunteers serve in up to 4 programs per year. Times vary. Sunday-Saturday during the morning, afternoon or evening

Program: City of Westminster

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 80021

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Landscaping/Mowing

Bal Swan Children's Center is needing a person to help with weeding and mowing during the summer months.  Expected time would be 2-4 hours/week.  

Program: Bal Swan Children's Center

Bal Swan Children's Center is needing a person to help with weeding and mowing during the summer months.  Expected time would be 2-4 hours/week.  

Program: Bal Swan Children's Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 80020

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Pantry Intake Specialist

We are looking for someone who can be a regular volunteer and help check clients in and walk them through our food pantry on Mondays. 

 

Volunteers would be required to input clients in our client profile database, pass a background check, and walk clients through our food pantry. 

 

Training is provided 

Program: Joyful Journeys

We are looking for someone who can be a regular volunteer and help check clients in and walk them through our food pantry on Mondays. 

 

Volunteers would be required to input clients in our client profile database, pass a background check, and walk clients through our food pantry. 

 

Training is provided 

Program: Joyful Journeys

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 80020

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Day Program Support

*Background Check Required*

 

Day Program Support

Join the FRIENDS of Broomfield Day Program supporting participants during their class activities (classes are led by FRIENDS Direct Support Staff). Currently FRIENDS offers three classes in the morning and afternoon. 

Specify Days & Times/Classes of interest upon selecting opportunity.

 

Semester: December 2023 - February 2024

Classes (AM 10-11:30 | PM 1-2:30)

Monday

AM: Book Club, Shopping, Hot Shots, Crafts

PM: Dance, Weighs, Music with Bonnie, Relationships

 

Tuesday

AM: Minute to Win It, Cooking, Sunrise, Sketching

PM: Self Defense/Yoga, Boulder Music, Fantasy Football, Bowling

 

Wednesday

AM: Ball Sports, Career Readiness, Legos, Painting

PM: Fitness, Aerial Gym, Karaoke, Billiards

 

Thursday

AM: Motor Skills, Game Show, Book making, Ball Sports

PM: Theater, Gymnastics, Cultural Arts, Bowling

 

Friday

AM: Astronomy, Volunteering, Pinterest& Podcast, Life Skills

PM: Swimming, Billiards, Hydroponics, Movement to Music

Program: FRIENDS of Broomfield, Inc

*Background Check Required*

 

Day Program Support

Join the FRIENDS of Broomfield Day Program supporting participants during their class activities (classes are led by FRIENDS Direct Support Staff). Currently FRIENDS offers three classes in the morning and afternoon. 

Specify Days & Times/Classes of interest upon selecting opportunity.

 

Semester: December 2023 - February 2024

Classes (AM 10-11:30 | PM 1-2:30)

Monday

AM: Book Club, Shopping, Hot Shots, Crafts

PM: Dance, Weighs, Music with Bonnie, Relationships

 

Tuesday

AM: Minute to Win It, Cooking, Sunrise, Sketching

PM: Self Defense/Yoga, Boulder Music, Fantasy Football, Bowling

 

Wednesday

AM: Ball Sports, Career Readiness, Legos, Painting

PM: Fitness, Aerial Gym, Karaoke, Billiards

 

Thursday

AM: Motor Skills, Game Show, Book making, Ball Sports

PM: Theater, Gymnastics, Cultural Arts, Bowling

 

Friday

AM: Astronomy, Volunteering, Pinterest& Podcast, Life Skills

PM: Swimming, Billiards, Hydroponics, Movement to Music

Program: FRIENDS of Broomfield, Inc

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 80020

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Athletic Director

We are seeking someone who can help with team registration, uniform handouts, organizing snack schedules, organizing equipment handouts and checking them back in, and be a pillar of communication to families. Volunteers can be for one sport or all our sports. Sports opportunities are year-round. 

Program: Joyful Journeys

We are seeking someone who can help with team registration, uniform handouts, organizing snack schedules, organizing equipment handouts and checking them back in, and be a pillar of communication to families. Volunteers can be for one sport or all our sports. Sports opportunities are year-round. 

Program: Joyful Journeys

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 80020

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Content Creator

We are searching for individuals who have a passion for creating content. Our content portfolio requires expansion, ranging from event photography to memes and GIFs, and more. We aim to enhance our social media presence and welcome anyone who enjoys crafting social media posts. If this describes you, then this opportunity is calling your name.

Program: Joyful Journeys

We are searching for individuals who have a passion for creating content. Our content portfolio requires expansion, ranging from event photography to memes and GIFs, and more. We aim to enhance our social media presence and welcome anyone who enjoys crafting social media posts. If this describes you, then this opportunity is calling your name.

Program: Joyful Journeys

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 80020

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Food Pickup Driver

Our food pantry only works off donations and it's a critical lifeline to Joyful Journeys. We are seeking volunteers who can pick up food from Sprouts on Monday mornings. 

Program: Joyful Journeys

Our food pantry only works off donations and it's a critical lifeline to Joyful Journeys. We are seeking volunteers who can pick up food from Sprouts on Monday mornings. 

Program: Joyful Journeys

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 80020

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Donation Warehouse attendee

We are looking for someone who can accept incoming in-kind donations, have donors fill out a donation slip, and help move donations to where they belong.

Volunteer for 2 hours or 6 hours it all helps us stay organized. 

 

Make sure to wear comfortable clothes and closed toe shoes

Program: Joyful Journeys

We are looking for someone who can accept incoming in-kind donations, have donors fill out a donation slip, and help move donations to where they belong.

Volunteer for 2 hours or 6 hours it all helps us stay organized. 

 

Make sure to wear comfortable clothes and closed toe shoes

Program: Joyful Journeys

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 80020

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Hospice Patient Volunteer Needed for Companionship/ Caregiver Respite

Veteran Owned Alliant Palliative Care and Hospice looking for Friendly Volunteers:

Do you have a passion for caring for others and making a difference in people’s lives?

Become a Hospice Volunteer

Volunteers are not only an essential part of the hospice team, but they are the "heart" of hospice. They are the ones that volunteer their time helping patients and their loved ones as well. A few hours of your time monthly can provide extraordinary compassion and support for those in need.

Alliant palliative Care and Hospice is always looking for committed and caring members of our community who want to provide companionship for our hospice patients and/or respite for their caregivers.

Our hospice care team is even stronger with the help of our amazing volunteers. The gift of your time can improve the quality of life for patients and help families cope during this challenging time in their lives.

For more information, please contact our volunteer coordinator at akargbo@allianthospice.com or call 303-234-9500. The application to apply can be found on our website https://alliantliving.com/ under the careers tab.

Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to you joining the team!

 

Program: Alliant Hospice

Veteran Owned Alliant Palliative Care and Hospice looking for Friendly Volunteers:

Do you have a passion for caring for others and making a difference in people’s lives?

Become a Hospice Volunteer

Volunteers are not only an essential part of the hospice team, but they are the "heart" of hospice. They are the ones that volunteer their time helping patients and their loved ones as well. A few hours of your time monthly can provide extraordinary compassion and support for those in need.

Alliant palliative Care and Hospice is always looking for committed and caring members of our community who want to provide companionship for our hospice patients and/or respite for their caregivers.

Our hospice care team is even stronger with the help of our amazing volunteers. The gift of your time can improve the quality of life for patients and help families cope during this challenging time in their lives.

For more information, please contact our volunteer coordinator at akargbo@allianthospice.com or call 303-234-9500. The application to apply can be found on our website https://alliantliving.com/ under the careers tab.

Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to you joining the team!

 

Program: Alliant Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 80021

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Hospice Patient Volunteer Needed for Companionship/ Caregiver Respite (copy)

Veteran Owned Alliant Palliative Care and Hospice looking for Friendly Volunteers:

Do you have a passion for caring for others and making a difference in people’s lives?

Become a Hospice Volunteer

Volunteers are not only an essential part of the hospice team, but they are the "heart" of hospice. They are the ones that volunteer their time helping patients and their loved ones as well. A few hours of your time monthly can provide extraordinary compassion and support for those in need.

Alliant palliative Care and Hospice is always looking for committed and caring members of our community who want to provide companionship for our hospice patients and/or respite for their caregivers.

Our hospice care team is even stronger with the help of our amazing volunteers. The gift of your time can improve the quality of life for patients and help families cope during this challenging time in their lives.

For more information, please contact our volunteer coordinator at akargbo@allianthospice.com or call 303-234-9500. The application to apply can be found on our website https://alliantliving.com/ under the careers tab.

Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to you joining the team!

 

Program: Alliant Hospice

Veteran Owned Alliant Palliative Care and Hospice looking for Friendly Volunteers:

Do you have a passion for caring for others and making a difference in people’s lives?

Become a Hospice Volunteer

Volunteers are not only an essential part of the hospice team, but they are the "heart" of hospice. They are the ones that volunteer their time helping patients and their loved ones as well. A few hours of your time monthly can provide extraordinary compassion and support for those in need.

Alliant palliative Care and Hospice is always looking for committed and caring members of our community who want to provide companionship for our hospice patients and/or respite for their caregivers.

Our hospice care team is even stronger with the help of our amazing volunteers. The gift of your time can improve the quality of life for patients and help families cope during this challenging time in their lives.

For more information, please contact our volunteer coordinator at akargbo@allianthospice.com or call 303-234-9500. The application to apply can be found on our website https://alliantliving.com/ under the careers tab.

Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to you joining the team!

 

Program: Alliant Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 80021

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Dance for Parkinson's Class Assistant

We need assistants for our weekly Reconnect with your Body: Dance for People w/ and w/o Parkinson's Disease classes.  In-Person Reconnect classes happen on Wednesdays from 12-1pm at CO Conservatory of Dance in Broomfield. Volunteers would need to be there from 11:30am-1:30pm.  Dance experience is appreciated but not required.  The tasks are as follows:

SET UP  Prop back door for those entering from back  Arrange chairs in a circle, move cart out of the way off to one side Set up additional chairs against wall next to both entrances to the studio for personal belongings to be stowed by dancers  Close curtains in front of mirrors  DURING CLASS Demonstrate seated version of movement and other modifications throughout class  Help create a welcoming and supportive environment by greeting everyone, building relationships, and reminding everyone you’re there to assist and learn how best to support them throughout class  Dance your heart out from a seated position even if nobody else is using a chair. This makes it easier for someone to join you from a seated position if they’re not alone to begin with. Keep an eye out for anyone who might be struggling.  Offer support as you see fit, remind them of Sarah’s office as a rest space, encourage them to modify and reassure them of their gold star just for showing up  Close back door during stretch break  Assist with moving of chairs throughout class (monitoring if anyone wants help with chairs, not assuming)  AFTER CLASS After class, prop back door and assist anyone to their cars as needed Strike chairs and put back on the cart and cover with black table covering, move cart “home” against piano wall and place signage on top of cart Open curtains Lights out

This is a wonderful group of people and dance class is FUN and has great music.  You can learn more about class and watch videos at this link https://www.artasaction.org/reconnect/class/

Please email sarah@artasaction.org if you are interested.  We are building a team of volunteers, so it wouldn't necessarily be every week.

Program: Art as Action

We need assistants for our weekly Reconnect with your Body: Dance for People w/ and w/o Parkinson's Disease classes.  In-Person Reconnect classes happen on Wednesdays from 12-1pm at CO Conservatory of Dance in Broomfield. Volunteers would need to be there from 11:30am-1:30pm.  Dance experience is appreciated but not required.  The tasks are as follows:

SET UP  Prop back door for those entering from back  Arrange chairs in a circle, move cart out of the way off to one side Set up additional chairs against wall next to both entrances to the studio for personal belongings to be stowed by dancers  Close curtains in front of mirrors  DURING CLASS Demonstrate seated version of movement and other modifications throughout class  Help create a welcoming and supportive environment by greeting everyone, building relationships, and reminding everyone you’re there to assist and learn how best to support them throughout class  Dance your heart out from a seated position even if nobody else is using a chair. This makes it easier for someone to join you from a seated position if they’re not alone to begin with. Keep an eye out for anyone who might be struggling.  Offer support as you see fit, remind them of Sarah’s office as a rest space, encourage them to modify and reassure them of their gold star just for showing up  Close back door during stretch break  Assist with moving of chairs throughout class (monitoring if anyone wants help with chairs, not assuming)  AFTER CLASS After class, prop back door and assist anyone to their cars as needed Strike chairs and put back on the cart and cover with black table covering, move cart “home” against piano wall and place signage on top of cart Open curtains Lights out

This is a wonderful group of people and dance class is FUN and has great music.  You can learn more about class and watch videos at this link https://www.artasaction.org/reconnect/class/

Please email sarah@artasaction.org if you are interested.  We are building a team of volunteers, so it wouldn't necessarily be every week.

Program: Art as Action

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 80020

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Board Member

As a key member of our leadership team, we trust that you will find your work on the board to be meaningful. We are glad that you have taken an interest in serving with our board as they guide the direction of our organization. With this position comes responsibilities and decision-making power that will shape the operations of FRIENDS for years to come. Each member of the Board is expected to attend quarterly meetings and contribute to the fundraising effot needed to keep FRIENDS operating. We also hope that your participation will enhance FRIENDS’ exposure and participation in the community at large.

Program: FRIENDS of Broomfield, Inc

As a key member of our leadership team, we trust that you will find your work on the board to be meaningful. We are glad that you have taken an interest in serving with our board as they guide the direction of our organization. With this position comes responsibilities and decision-making power that will shape the operations of FRIENDS for years to come. Each member of the Board is expected to attend quarterly meetings and contribute to the fundraising effot needed to keep FRIENDS operating. We also hope that your participation will enhance FRIENDS’ exposure and participation in the community at large.

Program: FRIENDS of Broomfield, Inc

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 80020

Allow Groups: No