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Satellite shuttle drivers pack up meals in their own vehicle and deliver them to a designated satellite location. From here, volunteer meal delivery drivers take bags to individual clients.

Qualifications:

Satellite shuttle drivers pack up meals in their own vehicle and deliver them to a designated satellite location. From here, volunteer meal delivery drivers take bags to individual clients.

Qualifications:

Not all hero's wear capes. Be a local hero and help victims of crime in your community. 

The Westminster Police Department is seeking applicants for Volunteer Victim Advocates. This position responds to victims of crime and personal tragedy to provide crisis intervention, support, and important information. You will be dispatched to respond to crime scenes, the police department or hospitals to provide direct services after Law Enforcement Officers have secured the scene. You will receive advocacy training and shadow a veteran advocate before working on your own. Advocates act in an on-call capacity nights and weekends and each advocate works three, 12 hour shifts.

This is a great volunteer opportunity to collaborate with Law Enforcement and for those with an interest in Criminal Justice and a desire to give back to the community.

About you:

Times Needed:

Click the ‘Respond’ button above or apply here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/171000972

Please review the Service Opportunity Listing. You will be prompted to either create an account or log in to the My AmeriCorps Portal (my.americorps.gov) to apply.

Work in the administrative office, assisting with mailings, event preparation, marketing efforts and general office needs.

Background:

The Family Stabilization Program (FSP) is comprised of mental health professionals who provide personalized, holistic, one-on-one support services for clients experiencing safety and stability issues in multiple areas of their lives. We empower clients with the skills needed to navigate systems, overcome barriers, and manage the difficult moments in their lives.

Scope of Work:

The FSP volunteer will have the opportunity to work with our most vulnerable refugees from diverse backgrounds and will learn to use trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches to support clients in resource navigation and transportation efforts. Volunteers can expect to work with 1-2 families at a time depending on availability and number of hours.

Volunteer Benefits:

1. Volunteer will gain a working knowledge of how resettlement programs at the IRC support clients to achieve mental and physical wellbeing.

2. Volunteer will gain a working knowledge of how to practice trauma informed care and de-escalation techniques.

3. Volunteer will gain work experience in a professional setting.

Responsibilities:

Additional Requirements:

Email ircdenver.volunteer@rescue.org to apply for this opportunity. 

BE A VOLUNTEER SUCCESS COACH

Serve people on SNAP (in Colorado) through workforce training, 1:1 success coaching, and linking to a network of employment and life resources. Increasing access to these resources help address a layer of economic, relational, and spiritual poverty.

Interested? Fill out the volunteer success coach information form at www.snap2jobs.org

You can do this!

The role of the Success Coach is simple and profound. A Success Coach engages with the job seeker online by reviewing their course assignments and meets (online) with the job seeker once a week for the first 4 weeks. After 4 weeks, the coach schedules a monthly meeting with the job seeker for the next two months. That’s it!

We train you.

Coaching is all online, flexible times and days fit your busy schedule! An hour a week can change a life.

Our SNAP2Jobs program  has served over 400 people, and resulted in more than 180 new jobs that generated $6.4 Million in annual income potential for participants.

Learn more about the SNAP2Jobs Mission from our Exec Director.

Learn more about the SNAP2Jobs Program.

# mentor # advocacy

BE A VOLUNTEER SUCCESS COACH

Serve people on SNAP (in Colorado) through workforce training, 1:1 success coaching, and linking to a network of employment and life resources. Increasing access to these resources help address a layer of economic, relational, and spiritual poverty.

Interested? Fill out the volunteer success coach information form at www.snap2jobs.org

You can do this!

The role of the Success Coach is simple and profound. A Success Coach engages with the job seeker online by reviewing their course assignments and meets (online) with the job seeker once a week for the first 4 weeks. After 4 weeks, the coach schedules a monthly meeting with the job seeker for the next two months. That’s it!

We train you.

Coaching is all online, flexible times and days fit your busy schedule! An hour a week can change a life.

Our SNAP2Jobs program  has served over 400 people, and resulted in more than 180 new jobs that generated $6.4 Million in annual income potential for participants.

Learn more about the SNAP2Jobs Mission from our Exec Director.

Learn more about the SNAP2Jobs Program.

# mentor # advocacy

BE A VOLUNTEER SUCCESS COACH

Serve people on SNAP (in Colorado) through workforce training, 1:1 success coaching, and linking to a network of employment and life resources. Increasing access to these resources help address a layer of economic, relational, and spiritual poverty.

Interested? Fill out the volunteer success coach information form at www.snap2jobs.org

You can do this!

The role of the Success Coach is simple and profound. A Success Coach engages with the job seeker online by reviewing their course assignments and meets (online) with the job seeker once a week for the first 4 weeks. After 4 weeks, the coach schedules a monthly meeting with the job seeker for the next two months. That’s it!

We train you.

Coaching is all online, flexible times and days fit your busy schedule! An hour a week can change a life.

Our SNAP2Jobs program  has served over 400 people, and resulted in more than 180 new jobs that generated $6.4 Million in annual income potential for participants.

Learn more about the SNAP2Jobs Mission from our Exec Director.

Learn more about the SNAP2Jobs Program.

# mentor # advocacy

Please review the Service Opportunity Listing. You will be prompted to either create an account or log in to the My AmeriCorps Portal (my.americorps.gov) to apply.

Satellite shuttle drivers pack up meals in their own vehicle and deliver them to a designated satellite location. From here, volunteer meal delivery drivers take bags to individual clients.

Qualifications:

Delivery drivers pick up Project Angel Heart meals at satellite locations in Colorado Springs and deliver them to neighbors who need nutritious meals. This is a great family opportunity. All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Background check required

Saturday: 9:45am-12:00pm
Colorado Springs Shift (meal pick-up locations include Care and Share Food Bank in Colorado Springs and First United Methodist Church)

Delivery drivers pick up Project Angel Heart meals at satellite locations in Pueblo and deliver them to neighbors who need nutritious meals. This is a great family opportunity. All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Background check required

Saturday: 8:45-11am
Pueblo Shift (meal pick-up location at Care and Share Food Bank in Pueblo)

Location: Varies throughout the Denver/Aurora-metro area. 

Time Commitment: 

Duties:

This position can be done as a one-day volunteer opportunity and does not require individuals to go through our full onboarding list. E-mail IRCDenver.Volunteer@Rescue.org to get involved. 

Location: Off-site in the Denver Metro, Aurora, or Northglenn area (exact location disclosed to volunteer).  

Time Commitment:  This position connects you to one family or individual client for six-months. We request 2-4 hours per week, depending on client’s needs.   

Skills & Qualifications: 

The Mentor must have a strong desire to work with diverse populations and demonstrate patience with English language learners. They may need access to a vehicle. Mentors should be willing to help teach clients to utilize public transportation, access different community resources and facilitate other activities geared towards achieving self-sufficiency. If you have a language skill and/or community connection of a different client population, please reach out. We encourage those who speak Dari, Farsi, or Pashto or come from the Afghan community to support at this time.   

Please note that volunteers must undergo a background check for which we ask a donation of $49.  All staff and volunteers at the IRC must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus and agree to wear a mask when interacting with clients. 

The first step to becoming an IRC Volunteer is to attend a Virtual Information Presentation.  Sign up here to attend one of our sessions:  https://signup.com/go/abGtOjx

Tutors are needed to help students with their math homework in 5th-12th grades. CABPES offers math tutoring on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. at Vega Collegiate Academy at 1400 Yosemite Street, Aurora, CO.

Position Overview

Coaching is an on-going intentional conversation that empowers a person to fully live out God’s calling. This journey of self-discovery is facilitated through a gentle questioning approach that allows clients to rediscover their values, motivators, hopes and dreams. Clients are encouraged to take ownership of the coaching process and accept accountability for the small steps they set toward achieving their goals. Typically, women will be referred to the Life Coach through the counseling team.

Qualifications

•Certification as a Life Coach, copy of Certificate must be provided to Dream Centers

• Certification recognized by the International Coaching Federation preferred

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Personal Character

Caring and compassionate, flexible, reliable, committed, and excellent communication skills. Follower of Jesus, comfortable with our holistic approach to health including physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual care.

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.

The All-Stars Club provides a place of belonging centered on fun, friends, and faith for individuals with developmental disabilities, all while parents and caregivers are given the opportunity for respite. We host 3 hour events where individuals with special needs are paired with a volunteer for the duration and get to participate in fun games, activities, crafts, and more!

Please visit this link to see full list of locations/events and to register: https://www.allstarsclub.org/clubs/

Los defensores voluntarios de víctimas trabajan con el departamento de policía, respondiendo a las escenas del crimen para ayudar a las personas después de eventos traumáticos. Las víctimas tienen derechos en nuestro sistema y nuestros Defensores Voluntarios de Víctimas trabajan para garantizar que las personas estén informadas de sus derechos, ayudarlas a acceder a la seguridad y brindarles apoyo emocional. Comuníquese con nuestro Coordinador de la Unidad de Servicios para Víctimas, Drew Hogan, al 303-658-4210 si está interesado en obtener más información sobre cómo unirse a este importante equipo para ayudar a las personas de nuestra comunidad.

Debe tener 21 años para aplicar.

Love Lory State Park?

If so, consider joining the Board of Directors for Friends of Lory State Park!

We're currently looking for individuals with skills in the following:

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5:15-7:00 PM at the Lory State Park Visitor's Center.

Questions or want to join us virtually?Email us at LorySPFriends@gmail.com

Apply on the Friends of Lory State Park Website!

Field Survey Volunteers help by documenting buildings throughout the city. Using handheld tablets, they photograph individual buildings and note their architectural features. Three-hour shifts are available on weekdays and weekends, so volunteers can sign up for as many shifts as they like. All survey volunteers are trained before they are sent out into the field. We are currently surveying in the neighborhoods of Clayton, Whittier, Five Points and Skyland.

Make a difference in your life and your community and join the Jewish Family Service Citizens chapter of Best Buddies International for adults in their one-to-one friendship program. In the JFS chapter, Jewish adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) become buddies and are matched with Jewish neurotypical adults who become their peer buddies. When you become a buddy, the lasting friendship that develops helps to reduce the social isolation that is frequently associated with individuals with IDD.

Best Buddies International is a program with chapters all over the world.  Jewish Family Service Best Buddies Citizens chapter matches adults with and without IDD in one-to-one friendships that develop and are sustained over many years. The JFS chapter is unique in that Jewish adults are matched with each other with the goal of creating deeper friendships and connections to the Colorado Jewish community and each other.

Research Volunteers research the history of buildings for which we have received tips or that have been identified through field survey as potentially significant. Research entails determining who designed, built, and owned or lived in a building over time, and whether any significant events have occurred there. Because most research is performed either online or at the Denver Public Library, research volunteers are free to work whenever they’d like. Research volunteers receive training on what they need to know before they are assigned research.

Advocate for the best interest of a child experiencing abuse, neglect or barriers to a quality education. Help make a difference and change the course of a child’s life in your community by becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Volunteers are people just like you; compassionate, self-motivated community individuals.

CASA has two avenues for you to advocate for children in your community.

In Dependency and Neglect Cases, the family is in court due to their actions and the risk it presents to the well-being of the child. The judge appoints CASA to the case and the Program Coordinator appoints a volunteer. The advocate will meet with the child and the parent(s)/care giver to gain knowledge of the child and their life situation. They submit reports to the judge, attend court, and speak on behalf of the child for their best interests to be in a safe and permanent home.

Truancy is a symptom of something occurring in a child’s life. School attendance is mandated by law within the State of Colorado. When the school has been unsuccessful at correcting attendance the Judge appoints a Truancy CASA to assist both the courts and the families to acquire school attendance and school success.

Advocate for the best interest of a child experiencing abuse, neglect or barriers to a quality education. Help make a difference and change the course of a child’s life in your community by becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Volunteers are people just like you; compassionate, self-motivated community individuals.

CASA has two avenues for you to advocate for children in your community.

In Dependency and Neglect Cases, the family is in court due to their actions and the risk it presents to the well-being of the child. The judge appoints CASA to the case and the Program Coordinator appoints a volunteer. The advocate will meet with the child and the parent(s)/care giver to gain knowledge of the child and their life situation. They submit reports to the judge, attend court, and speak on behalf of the child for their best interests to be in a safe and permanent home.

Truancy is a symptom of something occurring in a child’s life. School attendance is mandated by law within the State of Colorado. When the school has been unsuccessful at correcting attendance the Judge appoints a Truancy CASA to assist both the courts and the families to acquire school attendance and school success.

Advocate for the best interest of a child experiencing abuse, neglect or barriers to a quality education. Help make a difference and change the course of a child’s life in your community by becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Volunteers are people just like you; compassionate, self-motivated community individuals.

CASA has two avenues for you to advocate for children in your community.

In Dependency and Neglect Cases, the family is in court due to their actions and the risk it presents to the well-being of the child. The judge appoints CASA to the case and the Program Coordinator appoints a volunteer. The advocate will meet with the child and the parent(s)/care giver to gain knowledge of the child and their life situation. They submit reports to the judge, attend court, and speak on behalf of the child for their best interests to be in a safe and permanent home.

Truancy is a symptom of something occurring in a child’s life. School attendance is mandated by law within the State of Colorado. When the school has been unsuccessful at correcting attendance the Judge appoints a Truancy CASA to assist both the courts and the families to acquire school attendance and school success.

Advocate for the best interest of a child experiencing abuse, neglect or barriers to a quality education. Help make a difference and change the course of a child’s life in your community by becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Volunteers are people just like you; compassionate, self-motivated community individuals.

CASA has two avenues for you to advocate for children in your community.

In Dependency and Neglect Cases, the family is in court due to their actions and the risk it presents to the well-being of the child. The judge appoints CASA to the case and the Program Coordinator appoints a volunteer. The advocate will meet with the child and the parent(s)/care giver to gain knowledge of the child and their life situation. They submit reports to the judge, attend court, and speak on behalf of the child for their best interests to be in a safe and permanent home.

Truancy is a symptom of something occurring in a child’s life. School attendance is mandated by law within the State of Colorado. When the school has been unsuccessful at correcting attendance the Judge appoints a Truancy CASA to assist both the courts and the families to acquire school attendance and school success.

Colorado Resilience (COR) is a newly formed nonprofit organization with a mission to strengthen child and family resilience by encouraging parents who separate or were never together to work together to love, care, and provide for their children. We are seeking candidates to join our Board of Directors.

The Board establishes policy, directs the activities of the organization, and approves budgets. Members govern the overall direction of COR and provide input and resources to the organization’s programs. Participation in a leadership role offers a chance to be a key player in shaping COR’s future and to gain practical leadership experience, along with developing a network of professional contacts.

Board members may serve as officers, Team co-chairs, or appointed representatives. Members serve two-year or three-year terms, with a limit of two terms. The Board meets monthly for 2 hours virtually and can require a time commitment of up six hours monthly.

COR is seeking candidates with a background in human services, early childhood development, mental health, and/or nonprofit leadership experience.

Board Members are expected to:

The intern will work directly with the Volunteer Intern Programs Coordinator to coordinate and oversee the IRC in Denver’s volunteer and intern programs. The intern will help with the recruitment and onboarding of new volunteers/intern and facilitate trainings and ongoing learning opportunities for volunteers and interns. They will work with direct services staff to identify and fill volunteer and intern needs. The intern will also help with community outreach and support of volunteer and interns.

Time Commitment: 12 hours per week (3 month minimum; 3+ months preferred)

Duties:
• Process incoming volunteer/intern applications, conduct phone interviews and process onboarding
paperwork
• Work with IRC staff to identify volunteer/intern needs
• Develop materials for staff to help them train and manage volunteers
• Assist in representing IRC Denver at recruiter events
• Provide support for volunteers and interns
• Help to manage community contacts and partnerships, days of services and volunteer events
• Coordinate and teach new volunteer/intern information sessions

Preferred Skills:
• Experience with community outreach and engagement
• Public speaking experience and/or previous experience running trainings
• Database management skills

Required Skills:
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Comfort speaking and presenting to large groups
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to effectively work with diverse stakeholders (volunteers, clients, staff, community partners)

Learning Objective:
The Community Engagement Volunteer Program Intern will have the opportunity to learn about the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and how services are delivered to refugees in Colorado. They will see first hand how volunteers, interns and other community members are vital to the resettlement process and to achieving the goals of resettlement. This intern will gain knowledge about managing a large volunteer and
intern program, including recruitment, training and ongoing support.

Apply here: https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=rescue&sq=internship&lq=Denver, CO, USA&pl=ChIJzxcfI6qAa4cR1jaKJ_j0jhE

The IRC in Denver’s Family Mentor program helps to provide additional support to newly-arrived families and individuals by pairing them with a volunteer mentor. The Family Mentor intern will oversee this program and ensure that all clients have access to a Family Mentor and will serve as
a liaison between direct service staff and volunteer mentors.

Time Commitment: 10 hours per week (3 month minimum; 6+ months preferred)

Duties:
• Ensure all IRC in Denver clients are aware of the Family Mentor program
• Help match volunteer mentors with clients
• Arrange and participate in the first meeting between client(s) and mentor
• Provide support to mentors and answer any questions they have about working with client(s)
• Oversee Family Mentor Newsletter and ensure volunteers receive regular updates and resources from the IRC team
• Liaise between direct service staff and mentors when questions or issues arise
• Ensure accurate time logs are completed by volunteer mentors on a monthly basis
• Assist other direct-service staff as needed and as free time allows
• Provide regular reports to direct service staff on status of program and mentor-client matches

Required Skills:
• Comfort working with diverse populations and English language learners
• Ability to address volunteer needs and provide support and guidance
• Willingness to travel to the field to conduct first meetings between families and volunteer mentors
• Must be proactive with a strong desire to support clients’ well-being through mentorship program

Learning Objectives:
The Family Mentor intern will learn first-hand about the services provided to newly-arrived refugees and will
gain experience running and overseeing a volunteer program that works to advance the goals of resettlement
through one-on-one mentor opportunities.

Apply: https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/31691?c=rescue

The Family Stabilization (FSS) intern will help to provide targeted services and assistance to newly-arrived refugee individuals and families while helping to promote social-emotional development and self-sufficiency. Focus areas include severe mental health, domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse, elder abuse, sexual assault, and suicide ideation.

Duties:
•Provide psycho-education and social-emotional support to clients
•Work with clients on goal setting and follow-through
•Assist and educate refugees in accessing community resources and support programs
•Refer clients to the appropriate services providers and coordinate care as needed
•Develop and maintain partnerships with services providers to ensure clients have access to culturally and
linguistically appropriate service
•Provide transportation to and from appointments when necessary
•Provide case management services including safety planning, service plans and referrals
•Practice a trauma-informed approach
•Provide educational resources and trainings to community partners including schools and health facilities
•Conduct initial and ongoing assessments with clients
•Ensure accurate case notes are maintained

Preferred Skills:
•Patient, organized, independent and able to navigate a crisis situation with supervision support
•Social work or counseling background
•Experience working with diverse populations

Learning Objectives:
The FSS intern will have the opportunity to work with refugees from diverse backgrounds and will learn to use trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches to ensure clients in crisis receive the necessary support and services. The FSS intern will gain a working knowledge of how resettlement programs at the IRC support clients to achieve mental and physical wellbeing.

 Required Skills:
•Must be enrolled in a graduate program in social work or counseling
•Second year student or advanced standing
•Comfortable with a high level of client interaction
•Intern must be comfortable taking on their own cases and maintaining professionalism and confidentiality
•Must be able to transport clients in a reliable vehicle

Apply: https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/38423?c=rescue

The IRC in Denver’s Survivors of Torture Project is facilitated under a grant awarded by the U.S.  Department of Health and Human Services/Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). This program provides direct services to survivors of torture (SOTs). The program delivers holistic services to  support survivors and their families in their rehabilitation. Services include in-house case management, psychosocial support and legal services, as well as medical and mental health services provided by referral to community partners. 

Duties: 
• Assist Clinical Case Manager (CCM) in developing action plans for clients following determination meeting  • Assist clients who are ineligible for SoT services get connected to other supportive services internally at  IRC or in the Denver Metro Community  
• Provide psychoeducation to clients related to accessing mental health and physical health services and  client rights related to treatment 
• Support clients in accessing navigation of transportation system to locations for needed community-based  services 
• Work with clients to address personal and sociocultural barriers to accessing services  
• Follow up on referrals with client and providers to identify potential areas for escalated need  • Engage in safety planning with assistance of CCM as needed  
• Support CCM in providing capacity-building training to interpreters and community partners  • Other duties as required  

Required Skills: 
• Graduate student pursuing a degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field 
• Comfort and ability to work with refugees and asylees who have experienced complex trauma related to  war and violence, specifically torture  
• Demonstrated understanding of implementing trauma-informed practices  
• Understand how to critically examine and implement relevant evidence-based practices  
• Demonstrated commitment to client confidentiality and management of sensitive personal and legal  information  
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to working cross-culturally with English language learners and  diverse populations 
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently as needed  
• Ability to work within a team to provide holistic and integrated services to clients  
• Strong computer proficiency, including MS Office, internet applications and databases  
• Be flexible and responsive to the changing needs of clients and the changing dynamics of the current  socio-political system  

Learning Objectives:  
The Clinical Intern will gain experience working with a diverse population managing complex experiences of  trauma, particularly those navigating refugee, asylee or asylum-seeking status. The Intern will develop skills  creating action plans, developing safety plans with the possibility of facilitating mental health assessments. Intern will learn and gain a deeper understanding of mental health and psychosocial support services in the  Denver Metro area and contribute to developing new services as needs arise. 
The intern will also learn to facilitate and implement trauma-informed practices and build capacity in community and organizational partners to follow suit.  

Supervision: 
Due to the sensitive context of the program, supervision is mandatory and will be provided at minimum bi–weekly. Supervision will be provided by the Clinical Case Manager with consultation with the Clinical Care Coordinator as needed. Candidates are strongly encouraged to develop a personal self-care plan to be discussed in supervision. 

Apply: https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/31825?c=rescue

Psychosocial Support Program Interns support holistic and integrated health and wellbeing of IRC clients through the development, modification and assessment of supportive programs. These programs aim to address client needs across a wide spectrum including, but not limited to, acculturation and adjustment, isolation, community relations development and mental / physical wellness. Interns will work directly with the Psychosocial Support Specialist and Wellness Promoter to participate in the coordination of programming, facilitate groups, manage garden and relevant programming facilitated in the garden, assess interpreter needs and develop relevant trainings and supportive programs, build relationships with clients and assess their needs to inform program development, and encourage refugee wellness, empowerment, and resilience.

Time Commitment: 8-10 hours per week, weekend and evening hours as needed (6 month minimum; 6+ months preferred)

Duties:
• Conceptualize and facilitate groups
• Conduct needs assessments to develop or modify programs to ensure that they are consistently meeting the ever-evolving needs of clients
• Maintain relationships with clients, community organizations and host communities in order to facilitate integration
• Management of community garden and relevant programming facilitated in the garden • Assess interpreter needs, develop and facilitate relevant trainings
• Build professional relationships with clients in a culturally sensitive and trauma informed method • Administer and collect wellness data with multiple measurement tools

Preferred Skills:
• Experience with measurement tools including: RHS-15, Brief Resilience Scale (BRS), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and Social Provisions Scale
• Proficiency in Arabic, Swahili or other critical languages a plus

Required Skills:
• Familiarity and interest in working with refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, migrants and immigrant communities
• Demonstrable inter-relational skills in order to establish and maintain community partnerships across the Denver metro areas with agencies who provide supportive services for IRC clients. These community partnerships include but are not limited to: Cooking Matters, Denver Public Schools, the YMCA and Yoga for the People.
• Ability to work within a team to provide holistic and integrated services to clients
• Possess leadership and self-motivation skills and be able to work independently
• Have an interest in program development and be willing to develop and modify existing curricula as determined by the evolving needs of IRC clients
• Be organized and detail oriented
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and Outlook 365
• Be flexible and responsive to the changing needs of clients and the changing dynamics of the current socio-political system

Learning Objective:
The Psychosocial Support Intern will gain U.S. field and office experience interacting with and assisting asylum, refugees and immigrants resettled in the US. They will administer and collect data using a variety of measurement tools including: RHS-15, Brief Resilience Scale (BRS), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and Social Provisions Scale (training provided but experience preferred). They will also become familiar with the multidimensional areas of Health and Wellness programming offered by the IRC and in conjunction with community partners. The intern will gain experience developing and modifying programs, learn to conduct regular needs assessments, and learn to integrate evidence into program development.

Apply: https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/31823?c=rescue

The Health Education Intern will focus on teaching health topics to refugee, SIV and Asylee clients. This may be in the form of home-visits or in group classes. The health education intern will also help in researching health education materials and/or creating new materials that support clients with varying educational backgrounds about how to access health services and how to keep themselves and their families healthy.

Time Commitment: 8-10 hours per week (3-month minimum; 6+ months preferred)

Duties: 
• Provide remote learning on a variety of topics to newly arrived families. Topics include: how to make  appointments, primary/urgent/emergency care, Medicaid, and a number of health services such as  dental and immunizations. 
• Teach clients how to take public transportation to their PCP clinic. *This is currently paused due to  covid. 
• Provide maternal/child health remote learning class to clients who are expecting 

Preferred Skills:  
• Preference given to applicants able to make multi-semester a commitment 
• Background in teaching a plus  
• Ability to speak another language a plus 

Required Skills: 
• Pursuing degree in health sciences, public health, social work or possessing equivalent experience 
• Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other  cultural backgrounds 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Understanding and ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding client information • Driver’s license, personal vehicle, auto insurance, and clean driving record 

Learning Objective:  
The Health Education Intern will gain experience in delivering health information to newly arrived refugee families. The intern will learn about barriers that affect access to health care for refugee populations and health issues. They will become confident in addressing these barriers by creating a simple curriculum to teach families about topics relevant to their health. The health education intern will learn about Medicaid in Colorado. The health education intern will work closely with the rest of the health team to assist clients with extensive health needs. 

 Apply: https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/31822?c=rescue

The Health Services Intern works in close coordination with the Health Program Coordinator, Health Aide, refugee clients, and local healthcare providers to coordinate and advocate for the healthcare and preventative health needs of refugee, SIV and asylee clients of the International Rescue Committee. Upon arrival to the United States, they face a new set of challenges to effectively navigate the US healthcare system and access important community health resources. Interns will gain experience networking with healthcare providers, coordinating client appointments, providing medical case management services, and working with multicultural individuals.

Time Commitment: 10+ hours per week (3 month minimum; 6+ months preferred)

Duties: 
• Help coordinate connections to primary care  
• Serve as patient advocate, accompany clients to medical appointments, report follow-up and referrals  from providers, and record all activity as directed 
• Provide training to clients regarding making appointments, pharmacy services, and understanding how  to access prescription and over-the-counter medications. 
• Assist with referrals to specialist care when needed  
• Assistance with administrative tasks such as case filing, making phone calls, and data entry relevant to  health services provided  
• Work closely with the Health Program Coordinator to build relationships with local health care actors to  increase the availability of health resources for clients  
• Assist clients to find health resources which best meet their needs, including implementing action plans  tailored specifically to the health needs of individual clients with medical barriers  
• Reinforce clients’ understanding of treatment instructions, medical service plans, and follow-up care • Provide in-home health education sessions to newly arrived refugee families 

Preferred Skills:  
• Preference given to applicants able to make multi-semester a commitment 
• Ability to speak another language a plus 
Required Skills: 
• Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other  cultural backgrounds 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Ability to prioritize competing demands 
• Understanding and ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding client information 
• Willingness to use the bus system to train clients on how to navigate to and from appointments  • Ability to speak on the phone professionally with community providers  
• Driver’s license, personal vehicle, auto insurance, and clean driving record required  • Working knowledge of Excel

Learning Objectives: 
The Health Services Intern will gain knowledge about Medicaid eligibility and benefits in Colorado, skills in  creating partnerships with health actors in the community, and medical coordination/case management  experience. The intern will also learn how refugee health works in Colorado, including appropriate reporting  procedures. The intern will have the opportunity to work with refugee clients one-on-one and will learn how to  effectively deliver health education to refugee families.

Apply: https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/31821?c=rescue

The IRC’s economic empowerment programs support refugees and low-income immigrants as they  rebuild their lives in the U.S. The IRC’s programs are built to help newcomers understand the U.S.  financial system—including banking and credit—and to achieve self-sufficiency. The financial  wellbeing intern will help clients achieve basic financial stability, and will help clients learn to grow  their income and assets. The intern will provide both administrative and direct service support. 

Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per week (3 month minimum; 3+ months preferred)  

Duties: 
• Work directly with the financial capability coordinator under the economic empowerment team to  provide financial literacy resources to clients one-on-one and in a group setting 
• Help develop the financial literacy curriculum by researching new topics as needed 
 • Administrative support and data entry through IRC’s Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) and Salesforce  platforms  
• Outreach to clients to educate them about financial literacy program and loan products; help  coordinate client appointments 
• Become familiar with IRC’s loan products through the IRC’s Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO)  including credit building, auto, education and training, work support and immigration 

Required Skills: 
• Familiarity with the U.S. banking system and credit scoring system  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Ability to prioritize competing demands 
• Understanding and ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding client information
• Ability to explain and simplify complex information and systems for diverse populations and English  langue learners  
• A strong interest in the economic empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities 

Learning Objectives:  
• Learn about the financial barriers newcomers face when rebuilding their lives in our communities  
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the resources available to newcomers to help them become self sufficient and achieve their economic goals 
• Learn to create and implement a curriculum for refugee and immigrant clients 
• Build an understanding of services available to newcomers to work towards self-sufficiency

Apply: https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/31819?c=rescue

The Employment Case Management Intern will support job placement efforts at the IRC in Denver. This  opportunity allows interns to work closely with refugee clients and assist them as they find employment and  enter the U.S. workforce. 

Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per week (3 month minimum; 6+ months preferred) 

Duties:  
• Assist clients with all aspects of job search, including resumes, applications, interview preparation,  bringing clients to interviews, transportation orientation, new hire paperwork, and post-placement follow up.  
• Specific projects could include: career services and job upgrades, youth employment, industry-specific  employer outreach, data analysis 
• Communicate with speakers with limited English proficiency using simplified English or working with  interpreters as needed.  
• Interns must be willing to provide transportation to clients. 

Preferred Skills:  
Proficiency in another language desirable but not required. 

Required Skills: 
• Ability to communicate with speakers with limited English proficiency. 
• Openness to working with people from varied backgrounds. 
• Basic understanding of US job search processes and work culture. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office. 
• Must be able to transport clients in a reliable vehicle. 

Learning objective:  
The Employment Case Management Interns will learn about the challenges faced by refugees in the US and  explore ways to help them overcome barriers. They will gain skills in engaging with community members  regarding refugee populations, and learn how the resettlement process works. 

Apply: https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/31818?c=rescue

The English Education Intern will play a vital role in helping clients access English language  resources in their new community. The intern will work closely with the Supplemental Skills Trainer to understand the needs of clients and how to best support them as they learn English. 

Time Commitment: 8-10 hours per week (3 month minimum; 6+ months preferred)

Duties: 
• Assist newly-arrived refugees to enroll in ESL program throughout the community  • Check-in with clients who have low ESL class attendance and help problem-solve to address the barriers  to better attendance  
• Pair volunteer ESL tutors with clients and facilitate their first meeting  
• Support volunteer ESL tutors as training needs and questions arise  
• Help develop ESL material for clients wanting to learn on their own 
• Partner with current contracted ESL providers and identify additional resources available to clients in their  neighborhoods 

Preferred Skills:  
• Foreign language proficiency 
• Teaching experience  

Required Skills: 
• Reliable vehicle to provide transportation or willingness to take and teach clients to take public  transportation

Apply: https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/31815?c=rescue

The Youth School Family Liaison will work directly with the case management team to help  oversee and coordinate school enrollments for newly arrived families. The intern will also help to  build partnerships with school districts and support families as they learn about the U.S. education  system and how to best access the support they need for their children to be successful.  

Time Commitment: 10 hours per week (3 month minimum; 6+ months preferred)

Duties:

• Identify the appropriate school district and school for each refugee youth eligible to be enrolled in school • Arrange for the enrollment with families while adhering to the process required by each district (i.e. online, in person, etc.)
• Manage contacts at various school districts
• Manage any special concerns for clients and ensure school districts are aware of special circumstances or special needs
• Provide updates and raise any concerns during the enrollment process
• Maintain accurate documentation regarding school enrollments and support case management team to case note enrollments

Required Skills:  

• Strong communication skills 
• Comfort taking clients to and from enrollment appointments  
• Driver’s license, personal vehicle, auto insurance, and clean driving record required  

Preferred Skills:  
• Familiarity with the U.S. education system and/or Colorado public schools  

Learning Objective:  
The intern will gain insight into the U.S. refugee resettlement program and how services are coordinated in  Colorado. They will gain hands-on experience working with newly-arrived refugee families and will help families learn about the U.S. education system. The intern will learn to effectively advocate for clients. 

Apply: https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/31692?c=rescue

At Clothes To Kids of Denver, we give away over 12,000 pairs of shoes in a year! We can't do this without strong community support. A Kicks For Kids shoe drive is a great fit for businesses, schools, scout troops, sports teams, clubs, religious communities and service organizations wanting to make a BIG difference! Individuals are welcome to host one too with friends, neighbors, family or anyone else in your circle.

We accept many styles of shoes but no formal wear or flip flops. Shoe donations don't need to be new but do need to be in great condition, clean and ready to wear. If the soles are worn bare or there are holes or are dirty, please find another home for them. We accept shoe sizes from Youth 8 through adult size 17.

We have more details to share but here are the highlights...

1. Pick a timeframe that works for you.

2. Promote your drive by educating the community about what we do and why we need their help. 

3. Create appealing collection bins that are well labeled and easily accessible.

4. Keep a tally of what you are collecting. It is fun to report back to your donors how much you have collected. 

5. Make sure your donations meet our needs by removing items that are poor quality or not suitable for CTKD and direct them somewhere else. 

6. Schedule a drop off time for your donations and deliver them to the CTKD store.

Please contact us at Volunteer@clothestokidsdenver.org for more details.  

Clothe a Child - Change a Life

At CTKD, we give away over 60,000 pairs of new socks and underwear in a year! We can always use help from the community filling our inventory with a great selection of socks and underwear from size 4T through all adult sizes. 

An Undie 500 Challenge is a great fit for businesses, schools, scout troops, sports teams, clubs, religious communities and service organizations wanting to make a BIG difference! Individuals are welcome to host one too with friends, neighbors, family or anyone else in your circle.

All socks and underwear must be brand new and in original packaging.  

We have more details to share but here are the highlights...

1. Pick a timeframe that works for you.

2. Promote your drive by educating the community about what we do and why we need their help. 

3. Create appealing collection bins that are well labeled and easily accessible.

4. Keep a tally of what you are collecting. It is fun to report back to your donors how much you have collected. 

5. Make sure your donations meet our needs by removing items that are not suitable for CTKD and direct them somewhere else. 

6. Schedule a drop off time for your donations and deliver them to the CTKD store.

Please contact us at Volunteer@clothestokidsdenver.org for more details. 

Clothe a Child - Change a Life

The Wish of a Lifetime postcard program volunteers attend virtual gatherings each month to write personal messages that spread love to older adults across the country. The postcard program is ideal for groups, families, or individuals who cannot commit to long-term volunteer opportunities, but want to do good for others.

Each month volunteers will write 5 cards to older adults who have recently had their wish granted through Wish of a Lifetime from AARP.

Math tutors provide academic assistance to students in K-12.

Specific Responsibilities

Attend class and tutor student(s) at least once a week for the duration of the school year.
Assist students with homework and activities as directed by the teacher.
Attend tutor training sessions.
Experience and Qualifications

Energy, time, and enthusiasm to work with children
Tutors should be available at least one morning or afternoon each week.

Duration

Minimum one class, once a week for one school year.  

Denver Public Schools Spellbinders Storytellers are a group of passionate volunteers trained in the art of oral storytelling. Spellbinders' mission is to use the art of oral storytelling to enhance literacy, encourage character development and build intergenerational communities.

Each volunteer returns to the same classrooms each month to provide a 20 to 40-minute (depending on the age of the children and the needs of the teacher) oral storytelling session.

Wish of a Lifetime from AARP is changing how we age, one inspirational wish at a time. Whether you are passionate about granting a lifelong wish, making meaningful connections within your community, or sharing inspiring stories, there’s an opportunity for you to be part of Wish of a Lifetime from AARP’s mission. If you are interested in learning more please email volunteer@wishofalifetime.org.

Medical Bill Navigator
Volunteer Position Description

The Colorado Consumer Health Initiative (CCHI) is a statewide, non-partisan, non-profit membership organization working so all Coloradans can get affordable, high-quality and equitable health care. CCHI represents 50 nonprofit organizations—mobilizing well over 500,000 consumers—to shape effective health care policy. Our vision is that all Coloradans can access affordable, high-quality and equitable health care.

CCHI’s Consumer Assistance Program was established in 2018 to address the rise in the number of consumers who are facing unfair or unexpected medical bills, medical bills in collections and unaffordable prescription drug costs.

Volunteer Impact

Although most Coloradans now have health insurance coverage, many still struggle with high insurance premiums and unaffordable out-of-pocket costs. Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Volunteers play a critical role by helping Coloradans achieve financial stability by empowering consumers as they navigate the often-frustrating world of health care billing and outrageously priced prescription drug costs.

Position Description
As a Medical Bill Navigator volunteer, you will assist consumers who are struggling with private insurance issues, costly medical bills and unaffordable prescription drug that threaten their financial security.       

Key Responsibilities

Requirements

     Time Commitment

Physical Requirements

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
CCHI actively encourages diversity in our workplace and works to promote equity in health care. CCHI does not discriminate against volunteers on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation (incl. transgender status), physical or mental disability, military status, genetic information, marriage to a co-worker and does not engage in retaliation for engaging in protected activity (opposing a discriminatory practice or participating in an employment discrimination proceeding or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law).

To apply, send a resume to Cynthia Wadle, Director of Finance & Operations at cwadle@cohealthinitiative.org

For further information about CCHI, please visit our website at www.cohealthinitiative.org.

As an offsite teleradiologist, the primary focus is to provide comprehensive and accurate reading of approximately 40 OB/GYN ultrasound studies per month in collaboration with the Women’s Clinic providers and Sonographer to determine patient diagnosis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Access Athena EMR to obtain patient history, and any dictated Provider/Sonographer notes regarding the ultrasound.

Read and interpret the outcomes of GYN and occasional early OB size and dates ultrasound images.

Dictate diagnosis, and report recommendations for future treatment in the patient's EMR.

Collaborate with both the Medical Providers and or Sonographer when needed regarding ultrasound studies that may be in question.

Qualifications

Board Certified in Radiology

Current State Medical License

Access to high-speed internet

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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:

Qualifications

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

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:

Qualifications:

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

As a Benefit Navigator, you will be assisting members of the community access much-needed healthcare and nutrition benefits. Volunteers are trained to help with one or more of the following applications: Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Connect for Health Colorado. 

Volunteers may work onsite at BIA offices or at offsite locations with our community partners. In-person locations in the Denver-metro area, Colorado Springs, and Boulder. Volunteers may also work remotely from home.

Volunteer Navigators are required to pass background screening, HIPAA and Internet Security training annually, and all program-related training requirements (4-30 hours) and shadowing prior to being assigned clients. 

You will gain valuable knowledge and skills while assisting your neighbors to access the benefits they need. We ask volunteers to commit to 3-4 hours weekly for a minimum of 6 months. 

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are interested in becoming a part of the Miners Alley Performing Arts Center Volunteer Program. We ask our volunteers to make a commitment to ushering five to six times per year. That means that you would usher one night every 10 weeks or so (a total of 5-6 times per year). Volunteers must attend 2-hour training prior to volunteering. In return, you get to enjoy high quality, Live Theater performances for free!

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, I would love to arrange a time for us to meet so I can show you the ropes and get you on board.

Please feel free to call, text, or email me at any time. I look forward to hearing back from you!

Mary Jo Calandriello
Director of Volunteer Services
Miners Alley Performing Arts Center 
maryjo@minersalley.com
303-638-5053

At CTKD, we give free school clothes to students in need or in crisis. We have 30 collection bins placed across the metro area that the community uses to help us fill our boutique with great quality clothing. Hosting a Community Collection Bin is an ongoing opportunity to pass along gently used clothing and give the items directly to someone who really needs them. Donated clothing items are turned around quickly and often go home with a family within a few days of being donated.

At our boutique, we provide a warm and welcoming, retail-like setting where students can select the wardrobe pieces that meet their needs. Each student receives a wardrobe that is a week's worth of school clothes - 21 pieces - and it is all FREE. In a year, we give away over 10,000 wardrobes to students around the Denver Metro area. We cannot do this work without strong community support so thank you for helping make this happen!

Bin Champion Role

To support our mission on an ongoing basis, individuals or groups can sponsor a bin at their location. Hosting a bin comes with some responsibilities that are great fit for schools, civic organizations and businesses. We ask the volunteers serving as Bin Champions to...

Promote the bin in your community or business newsletter, social media outlets or any other communication channels.  You will receive regular updates from CTKD about our greatest needs and current events. Share our Donation Guidelines so your donors give items suitable for our purposes.

Advocate for CTKD in your community. Educate everyone - customers, families, participants, members - about our mission with the goal of collecting as much high-quality clothing as possible. As a bonus, you also get the word out that we are here to help families who may need us.  

Collect clothing regularly by making the bin easily accessible. Our boutique stocks a wide selection of stylish, high quality, gently used clothing so all clothing donations need to be in great condition, current styles appealing to kids and teens, clean and ready to wear.

Deliver your donations to the CTKD store. Empty the bin as often as necessary but at least once a month. 

Bin Dimensions & Placement

The dimensions of the bin are 48" tall and 24" square. It is on wheels and easy to move. It is made of metal but is not weatherproof and intended for indoor use. There may be some cases when it can be outdoors if it is well protected from the elements and secure. These are exceptions. The bin can be placed for a period of a minimum of 3 months up to 12 months or more. We will work with you to determine what the best time frame is.

Our vision is for all Coloradans living with severe illness to have access to nutritious food that supports their health and well-being. To that end, we compassionately deliver comfort and support through high-quality nutrition services, including medically tailored meals, while also advocating for the principles of “Food is Medicine.”

Delivery drivers pick up meal bags, either at Project Angel Heart or from one of several satellite locations across our service delivery area, and deliver them to neighbors who need nutritious meals. This is a great family opportunity. All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Background check required.

Friday: 11am-1pm
Longmont Shift (Kaiser Permanente Longmont Medical Offices - 2345 Bent Wy., Longmont, CO 80503)

GOBRP is looking for one or two individuals who are interested in working on the board of directors.  Meetings are quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month.  Board members should have an interest in bicycles and the Golden Community and surrounding areas (Arvada, Lakewood, Morrison, ...). Board members will help determine educational and community activities that center around getting bikes to people who need them.

Our vision is for all Coloradans living with severe illness to have access to nutritious food that supports their health and well-being. To that end, we compassionately deliver comfort and support through high-quality nutrition services, including medically tailored meals, while also advocating for the principles of “Food is Medicine.”

Delivery drivers pick up meal bags, either at Project Angel Heart or from one of several satellite locations across our service delivery area, and deliver them to neighbors who need nutritious meals. This is a great family opportunity. All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Background check required.

Friday: 11am-1pm
Brighton Shift (Kaiser Permanente Brighton Medical Offices - 859 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601)

Use your business, finance, or coaching skills to support local small business owners in our community!

Idea Navigator

Idea Navigators work with aspiring entrepreneurs that are new to RMMFI to help them create a high-level vision for their business and assess business feasibility and personal stability.

Time commitment: 1.5 hours/month

Business Idea Lab Coach

The Business Idea Lab is a short 4-week program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs explore their vision, plan and refine their idea, and learn foundational principles. Idea Lab coaches guide group facilitation and exploration during the class sessions.

Time commitment: 2 hours/week for 4 weeks

Business Launch Boot Camp Mentor

Boot Camp Mentors support entrepreneurs through RMMFI’s 12-week Launch program by providing real-world business knowledge (business coaches), financial understanding (financial coaches), and support to stay on track (accountability coaches).

Time commitment: 1-4 hours/week for 12 weeks

Thrive Mentor Thrive mentors are matched 1:1 with a graduate of our Business Launch Boot Camp to help them move past normal business hurdles and grow their business. Mentors are paired based on the entrepreneurs’ specific area of need.

Time commitment: 1-4 hours/month

Thrive Business Accelerator Mentor

TBA mentors support Boot Camp graduates through a 10-week program geared towards continued learning and long-term, sustainable business growth. Mentors will assist entrepreneurs with applying class material to their businesses and staying on track with their individualized Capstone Projects.

Time commitment: 1-4 hours/week for 10 weeks

Use your business, finance, or coaching skills to support local small business owners in our community!

Idea Navigator

Idea Navigators work with aspiring entrepreneurs that are new to RMMFI to help them create a high-level vision for their business and assess business feasibility and personal stability.

Time commitment: 1.5 hours/month

Business Idea Lab Coach

The Business Idea Lab is a short 4-week program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs explore their vision, plan and refine their idea, and learn foundational principles. Idea Lab coaches guide group facilitation and exploration during the class sessions.

Time commitment: 2 hours/week for 4 weeks

Business Launch Boot Camp Mentor

Boot Camp Mentors support entrepreneurs through RMMFI’s 12-week Launch program by providing real-world business knowledge (business coaches), financial understanding (financial coaches), and support to stay on track (accountability coaches).

Time commitment: 1-4 hours/week for 12 weeks

Thrive Mentor Thrive mentors are matched 1:1 with a graduate of our Business Launch Boot Camp to help them move past normal business hurdles and grow their business. Mentors are paired based on the entrepreneurs’ specific area of need.

Time commitment: 1-4 hours/month

Thrive Business Accelerator Mentor

TBA mentors support Boot Camp graduates through a 10-week program geared towards continued learning and long-term, sustainable business growth. Mentors will assist entrepreneurs with applying class material to their businesses and staying on track with their individualized Capstone Projects.

Time commitment: 1-4 hours/week for 10 weeks

Use your business, finance, or coaching skills to support local small business owners in our community!

Idea Navigator

Idea Navigators work with aspiring entrepreneurs that are new to RMMFI to help them create a high-level vision for their business and assess business feasibility and personal stability.

Time commitment: 1.5 hours/month

Business Idea Lab Coach

The Business Idea Lab is a short 4-week program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs explore their vision, plan and refine their idea, and learn foundational principles. Idea Lab coaches guide group facilitation and exploration during the class sessions.

Time commitment: 2 hours/week for 4 weeks

Business Launch Boot Camp Mentor

Boot Camp Mentors support entrepreneurs through RMMFI’s 12-week Launch program by providing real-world business knowledge (business coaches), financial understanding (financial coaches), and support to stay on track (accountability coaches).

Time commitment: 1-4 hours/week for 12 weeks

Thrive Mentor Thrive mentors are matched 1:1 with a graduate of our Business Launch Boot Camp to help them move past normal business hurdles and grow their business. Mentors are paired based on the entrepreneurs’ specific area of need.

Time commitment: 1-4 hours/month

Thrive Business Accelerator Mentor

TBA mentors support Boot Camp graduates through a 10-week program geared towards continued learning and long-term, sustainable business growth. Mentors will assist entrepreneurs with applying class material to their businesses and staying on track with their individualized Capstone Projects.

Time commitment: 1-4 hours/week for 10 weeks

Use your business, finance, or coaching skills to support local small business owners in our community!

Idea Navigator

Idea Navigators work with aspiring entrepreneurs that are new to RMMFI to help them create a high-level vision for their business and assess business feasibility and personal stability.

Time commitment: 1.5 hours/month

Business Idea Lab Coach

The Business Idea Lab is a short 4-week program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs explore their vision, plan and refine their idea, and learn foundational principles. Idea Lab coaches guide group facilitation and exploration during the class sessions.

Time commitment: 2 hours/week for 4 weeks

Business Launch Boot Camp Mentor

Boot Camp Mentors support entrepreneurs through RMMFI’s 12-week Launch program by providing real-world business knowledge (business coaches), financial understanding (financial coaches), and support to stay on track (accountability coaches).

Time commitment: 1-4 hours/week for 12 weeks

Thrive Mentor Thrive mentors are matched 1:1 with a graduate of our Business Launch Boot Camp to help them move past normal business hurdles and grow their business. Mentors are paired based on the entrepreneurs’ specific area of need.

Time commitment: 1-4 hours/month

Thrive Business Accelerator Mentor

TBA mentors support Boot Camp graduates through a 10-week program geared towards continued learning and long-term, sustainable business growth. Mentors will assist entrepreneurs with applying class material to their businesses and staying on track with their individualized Capstone Projects.

Time commitment: 1-4 hours/week for 10 weeks

Use your business, finance, or coaching skills to support local small business owners in our community!

Idea Navigator

Idea Navigators work with aspiring entrepreneurs that are new to RMMFI to help them create a high-level vision for their business and assess business feasibility and personal stability.

Time commitment: 1.5 hours/month

Business Idea Lab Coach

The Business Idea Lab is a short 4-week program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs explore their vision, plan and refine their idea, and learn foundational principles. Idea Lab coaches guide group facilitation and exploration during the class sessions.

Time commitment: 2 hours/week for 4 weeks

Business Launch Boot Camp Mentor

Boot Camp Mentors support entrepreneurs through RMMFI’s 12-week Launch program by providing real-world business knowledge (business coaches), financial understanding (financial coaches), and support to stay on track (accountability coaches).

Time commitment: 1-4 hours/week for 12 weeks

Thrive Mentor Thrive mentors are matched 1:1 with a graduate of our Business Launch Boot Camp to help them move past normal business hurdles and grow their business. Mentors are paired based on the entrepreneurs’ specific area of need.

Time commitment: 1-4 hours/month

Thrive Business Accelerator Mentor

TBA mentors support Boot Camp graduates through a 10-week program geared towards continued learning and long-term, sustainable business growth. Mentors will assist entrepreneurs with applying class material to their businesses and staying on track with their individualized Capstone Projects.

Time commitment: 1-4 hours/week for 10 weeks

Share your business, finance, or professional development expertise to support local small business owners in our community!

Workshop providers share their expertise by helping design, lead, and facilitate workshops for current participants and graduates of our Business Launch Boot Camp. Workshops take place throughout the year and can be provided on a 1-time or ongoing basis.

Time commitment: 1-2 hours plus prep time

Share your business, finance, or professional development expertise to support local small business owners in our community!

Workshop providers share their expertise by helping design, lead, and facilitate workshops for current participants and graduates of our Business Launch Boot Camp. Workshops take place throughout the year and can be provided on a 1-time or ongoing basis.

Time commitment: 1-2 hours plus prep time

Share your business, finance, or professional development expertise to support local small business owners in our community!

Workshop providers share their expertise by helping design, lead, and facilitate workshops for current participants and graduates of our Business Launch Boot Camp. Workshops take place throughout the year and can be provided on a 1-time or ongoing basis.

Time commitment: 1-2 hours plus prep time

Share your business, finance, or professional development expertise to support local small business owners in our community!

Workshop providers share their expertise by helping design, lead, and facilitate workshops for current participants and graduates of our Business Launch Boot Camp. Workshops take place throughout the year and can be provided on a 1-time or ongoing basis.

Time commitment: 1-2 hours plus prep time

Share your business, finance, or professional development expertise to support local small business owners in our community!

Workshop providers share their expertise by helping design, lead, and facilitate workshops for current participants and graduates of our Business Launch Boot Camp. Workshops take place throughout the year and can be provided on a 1-time or ongoing basis.

Time commitment: 1-2 hours plus prep time

Support the small business community in Colorado as an Organizational Volunteer with RMMFI!

Organizational volunteers provide additional capacity and expertise to RMMFI as we navigate opportunities to strengthen our organization and the programs we run.

Time commitment: varies depending on project

Vision: All children and families will thrive.

Mission: CASA of the Continental Divide guides volunteer advocates who ensure a child’s safety, best interest and well-being are at the forefront of legal proceedings.

Dependency & Neglect

Goal: CASACD seeks to promote and protect the best interests of abused and neglected children
involved in court proceedings through the advocacy efforts of trained CASA volunteers.

Truancy

Goal: CASACD provides advocacy and support for students who experience challenges with school attendance.

We need your help as a board member to guide us in our mission and vision. 

We are looking for more board members! Do you or someone you know believe in CASA's mission and want to work with us to advance and advocate for children and families? Contact us today.

Vision: All children and families will thrive.

Mission: CASA of the Continental Divide guides volunteer advocates who ensure a child’s safety, best interest and well-being are at the forefront of legal proceedings.

Dependency & Neglect

Goal: CASACD seeks to promote and protect the best interests of abused and neglected children
involved in court proceedings through the advocacy efforts of trained CASA volunteers.

Truancy

Goal: CASACD provides advocacy and support for students who experience challenges with school attendance.

We need your help as a board member to guide us in our mission and vision. 

We are looking for more board members! Do you or someone you know believe in CASA's mission and want to work with us to advance and advocate for children and families? Contact us today.

Vision: All children and families will thrive.

Mission: CASA of the Continental Divide guides volunteer advocates who ensure a child’s safety, best interest and well-being are at the forefront of legal proceedings.

Dependency & Neglect

Goal: CASACD seeks to promote and protect the best interests of abused and neglected children
involved in court proceedings through the advocacy efforts of trained CASA volunteers.

Truancy

Goal: CASACD provides advocacy and support for students who experience challenges with school attendance.

We need your help as a board member to guide us in our mission and vision. 

We are looking for more board members! Do you or someone you know believe in CASA's mission and want to work with us to advance and advocate for children and families? Contact us today.

Vision: All children and families will thrive.

Mission: CASA of the Continental Divide guides volunteer advocates who ensure a child’s safety, best interest and well-being are at the forefront of legal proceedings.

Dependency & Neglect

Goal: CASACD seeks to promote and protect the best interests of abused and neglected children
involved in court proceedings through the advocacy efforts of trained CASA volunteers.

Truancy

Goal: CASACD provides advocacy and support for students who experience challenges with school attendance.

We need your help as a board member to guide us in our mission and vision. 

We are looking for more board members! Do you or someone you know believe in CASA's mission and want to work with us to advance and advocate for children and families? Contact us today.

¡Use sus habilidades de negocios, finanzas, o entrenamiento para apoyar a los propietarios de pequeños negocios en nuestra comunidad!

Navegador de Ideas

Los Navegadores de ideas trabajan con aspirantes a emprendedores que son nuevos en RMMFI para ayudarlos a crear una visión de alto nivel para su negocio y evaluar la viabilidad comercial y la estabilidad personal. Los mentores ayudan a preparar a los emprendedores para que ingresen al Boot Camp Lanza tu Negocio y los ayudan a conectarlos con otros recursos, según sea necesario.

Compromiso de tiempo: 2 horas/mes

Entrenador de Laboratorio de Ideas de Negocios

El Laboratorio de Ideas de Negocios es un programa corto de 4 semanas diseñado para ayudar a los aspirantes a emprendedores a explorar su visión, planificar y perfeccionar su idea y aprender los principios fundamentales. Los entrenadores del Laboratorio de Ideas de Negocios guían la facilitación y exploración del grupo durante las sesiones de clase.

Compromiso de tiempo: 2 horas/semana durante 4 semanas

Mentor del Boot Camp: Lanza tu Negocio

Los mentores del Boot Camp Lanza tu Negocio apoyan a los emprendedores a través del programa de lanzamiento de 12 semanas de RMMFI proporcionando conocimientos y experiencia empresarial del mundo real (entrenadores de negocios), comprensión financiera (entrenadores financieros) y apoyo para mantener el rumbo (entrenadores de responsabilidad).

Compromiso de tiempo: 1-4 horas/semana durante 12 semanas

Mentor de Prosperar

Los mentores de Prosperar se emparejan 1: 1 con un graduado de nuestro Campamento de entrenamiento de lanzamiento empresarial para ayudarlos a superar los obstáculos comerciales normales y hacer crecer su negocio. Los mentores se emparejan según el área de necesidad específica de los emprendedores.

Compromiso de tiempo: 1-4 horas/mes

Mentor del Acelerador de Prosperidad Empresarial

Los mentores del Acelerador de Prosperidad Empresaria apoyan a los graduados de Boot Camp: Lanza Tu Negocio a través de un programa de 10 semanas orientado hacia el aprendizaje continuo y el crecimiento empresarial sostenible a largo plazo. Los mentores ayudarán a los emprendedores a aplicar el material de clase a sus negocios y mantenerse al día con sus Proyectos Finales individualizados.

Compromiso de tiempo: 1-4 horas/semana durante 10 semanas

¡Comparta su experiencia empresarial, financiera o de desarrollo profesional para apoyar a los propietarios de pequeños negocios en nuestra comunidad!

Los proveedores de talleres comparten su experiencia ayudando a diseñar, dirigir y facilitar talleres para los participantes actuales y graduados de nuestro Boot Camp: Lanza tu Negocio. Los talleres se llevan a cabo durante todo el año y se pueden ofrecer una sola vez o de forma continua.

Compromiso de tiempo: 1-2 horas más tiempo de preparación

The Ronald McDonald House Family Room is located within the new Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Presbyterian St. Luke's. Volunteers assist in the smooth operation of the Ronald McDonald Family Room ensuring it is a comfortable sanctuary for families of hospitalized children.

Family Room Volunteers:

Qualifications:

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please contact Jordan Wilson at jwilson@rmhc-denver.org for more information and how to sign up!

As a pet owner, you know how much joy they can bring to you. How about sharing that joy with the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House and join our Dog Therapy team! This opportunity will be available weekly, biweekly, or monthly depending on your schedule. Shifts are available at both our Denver and Aurora locations.

We are looking for some volunteers to assist with the Lory State Park Environmental Education programs happening in May. Environmental Education volunteers will have the opportunity to work with Lory State Park staff to provide a range of educational programs and activities to school groups. This month we have the following opportunities.

May 10th- Irish Elementary

May 11th- Dunn Elementary

May 18th- Milliken Elementary

May 24th - Pioneer Ridge

We strongly encourage you to sign up directly online at https://cpwconnect.state.co.us/GetInvolved. You may also respond to this opportunity, or better yet you can contact Maddy Walinchus, the Park Interpreter, directly at DNR_LoryInterp@state.co.us or (970) 493-1623.

Do you have time to make a few calls to isolated seniors in our community? Serving in our Connectedness program might be a good fit for you!

The Connectedness Caller program serves to reduce isolation and improve mental wellness among our community members. Volunteers make regular calls to an assigned set of clients to check in and ensure they are well. 

All training is provided by Benefits in Action or our affiliates. 

Onboarding and Training Requirements:

Time Commitment:

Volunteers are asked to commit to 2-3 hours weekly for a minimum of 6 months. 

Want to help reduce hunger in our community? Volunteers are needed to assist at our warehouse with sorting and packing fresh and non-perishable food. Boxes are then delivered to home-bound individuals and families in need of extra nutrition. 

Volunteers must be able to work in unheated and uncooled warehouse conditions and lift a minimum of 20 pounds. Volunteers must also wear close-toed shoes and bring a water bottle. 

Volunteers help on Wednesday-Saturday mornings. Youth are welcome to help with adult supervisors - please contact us for more information. We encourage individuals and teams to sign up!

Guardianship Alliance of Colorado currently has openings in our volunteer program. This is a great opportunity to receive free guardianship training, professional experience and make a difference in someone’s life! Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age and be able to commit to 2-3 hours a month. As a volunteer guardian, you will have access to a professional guardian that will provide you with support and ongoing training as well as free access to our online classes. Our vision is to live in a community that includes, accepts and celebrates the abilities and contributions of all individuals. Join us in positively impacting our clients’ lives!

Volunteer Requirements:

Must be at least age 21

A desire to support those who are unable to manage independently

Strong attention to detail

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Volunteer Benefits:

Free Guardianship Training Class

Mentorship with a professional Guardian

Sense of Purpose

Volunteering can improve overall health and mood

Interested in joining our volunteer team?

Contact Becky Kimball Assistant Program Manager at Guardianship Alliance of Colorado

(303) 591-9102 or via email bkimball@abilityconnectioncolorado.org

Please check out our website for more information- Ability Connection Colorado

The Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program (RAMP)TM of Ability Connection Colorado uses a model incorporating group, peer, and one-on-one mentoring to promote the successful transition of RAMPTM youth to employment, continued learning opportunities, and independent living. The mentoring program uses adult volunteers to commit to supporting, guiding, and being a friend to a young person for a period of at least one year. By becoming part of the social network of adults and community members who care about the youth, the mentor can help youth develop and reach positive academic, career, and personal goals.

Role of the Mentor

 Take the lead in supporting a young person through an ongoing, one-to-one relationship.

 Serve as a positive role model and friend.

 Build the relationship by planning and participating in activities together.

 Strive for mutual respect.

 Build self-esteem and motivation.

 Help set goals and work toward accomplishing them.

Participation Requirements

 Be at least 21 years old. (Exceptions may be made for college students with extensive training on boundaries and extra supervision by the mentoring coordinator).

Reside in Denver metro area.

 Be interested in working with young people.

 Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures.

 Be willing to complete the application and screening process.

 Be dependable and consistent in meeting the time commitments.

 Attend mentor training sessions as prescribed.

 Be willing to communicate regularly with program staff, submit activity information, and take constructive feedback regarding mentoring activities.

 If transporting mentees, have auto insurance and a good driving record.

 If background includes court involvement, be able to demonstrate current good standing with the justice system and the personal capacity to serve as a consistent, positive role model and mentor for youth.

 If background includes alcohol and/or substance abuse and/or a mental health need, be able to demonstrate completed or ongoing treatment, as well as a reasonable period of continuous sobriety or stability and the personal capacity to serve as a consistent, positive role model and mentor for youth.

Desirable Qualities

 Willing listener

 Encouraging and supportive

 Patient and flexible

 Tolerant and respectful of individual differences

Benefits to Mentor

 Personal fulfillment through contribution to community and individual

 Satisfaction in helping someone mature, progress, and achieve goals

 Deeper understanding of teen and societal problems

 Improved interpersonal skills

 Builds morale at work, develops management skills, and enhances the image of local companies

 Training sessions and group activities

 Participation in a mentor support group

 Mileage and expenses are tax deductible

 Personal ongoing support, supervision to help the match succeed

 Mentee/mentor group activities, complimentary tickets to community events, participant recognition events

Benefits to Mentor’s Organization

 Builds employee morale, thereby improving company morale

 Develops the same skills needed for successful and effective company managers

 Enhances the image of the company

 Recognizes the competence of employees

 Prepares employees to take on greater responsibilities in the company

 Helps the company revitalize the community

 Assists in the development of a competent future workforce

Please review the Service Opportunity Listing. You will be prompted to either create an account or log in to the My AmeriCorps Portal (my.americorps.gov) to apply.

Please review the Service Opportunity Listing. You will be prompted to either create an account or log in to the My AmeriCorps Portal (my.americorps.gov) to apply.

We are looking for volunteers to help keep our books “talking.” Each talking book machine issued to a library patron is serviced at the workshop in Denver. Your role in repairing and maintaining these machines is crucial, as it directly impacts the lives of our library patrons.

The Talking Book Machine Repair Program is open to everyone, regardless of their level of experience. Whether you're a seasoned electronics enthusiast or someone looking to learn a new skill, you'll find a supportive and inclusive community here. Our program is designed to foster teamwork, engagement, and satisfaction, and we're excited to have you join us.

Opening your heart & home to a Hearing Dog in Training

Paragon is seeking volunteer puppy raisers to support our mission of creating exceptional handler dog partnerships.

Training a puppy to alert their handler to sounds in home, work, school, and public environments requires extensive experiential learning, enrichment, and socialization. This is best achieved through the social contexts of daily life spent by the side of a trusted partner. That trusted partner could be you!

If you would like to learn, in depth, about raising, socializing and training a puppy for service work and you are willing to open your home and heart to unleash a puppy's full potential to become a life-changing service hearing dog, puppy raising is the perfect volunteer experience for you!

Paragon provides all the supplies you'll need (food, equipment, veterinary care) and extensive, fun training on how to successfully raise a future service dog.   You can learn more at https://paragonservicedogs.org/join/volunteer/puppy-raiser.html . Or you can contact our Puppy Program Coordinator at 303-481-2376.

Everyday is different at Habitat Metro Denver's ReStores.

No matter the day, you will support community members who rely on Habitat ReStores as a low-cost option for repairing their homes, you will help give items a new life cycle, and you will help generate critical revenue for Habitat's affordable homeownership programs.

Habitat ReStores are home improvement outlets that sell new and gently used appliances, furniture, cabinets, building materials, and more at discount prices. All proceeds go towards our affordable homeownership programs that support hardworking, deserving individuals and families.

Tasks might include:

If you like being part of the community, providing service for people in need, and getting a workout while volunteering, Habitat Metro Denver welcomes you to become part of our ReStore team! 

We have 4 ReStore locations that are accepting volunteers every day: 

REGISTER FOR A RESTORE SHIFT: https://denver.volunteerhub.com/

Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver partners with existing homeowners on essential home repair projects so they can live safely and affordably in their homes for years to come.

Habitat Metro Denver offers external home repair in 17 metro Denver neighborhoods, including Northeast Park Hill, East Colfax, Globeville, Elyria Swansea and Southwest Denver. These home repair projects can include a new roof, new siding and paint, porch repairs and energy efficiency projects such as new doors and windows. Partnering homeowners only pay about 5 to 10% of the cost of the repairs. Starting in August 2025, projects will be available in the City of Commerce City with a high need for volunteers. 

Volunteers help with the repair projects; no experience is necessary! Our staff will teach you everything you need to know. 

Projects are available Wednesdays - Saturdays and are full day opportunities. 

Sign-up for a shift here.

Education Elevated strongly believes that where a child lives or their economic status should not impact their ability to earn an education to be better able to support their family and community.

Since its founding in 2008, Education Elevated has focused its efforts on providing education for the children of the Chyangba in Northeast Nepal. Chyangba is a very small, remote village that is home to many of the Sherpa people who provide support for international trekkers undertaking Mt. Everest. However, most Sherpa families continue to live in abject poverty.

Education Elevated built its first public schoolhouse in Chyangba in 2014. Boys were allowed to walk up to 2-3 hours/day to attend school; girls in outlying areas were not. Sadly, the new school was destroyed during the historic earthquake of 2015 but was rebuilt the following year using earthquake-resistant methods.

Along with the new school, Education Elevated created hostel-style accommodations for 24 girls between the ages of five and ten who live too far to walk to school every day. Education Elevated provides sponsorships for the girls to cover the cost of their education, room, and board for 10 months.

Education Elevated also supports both boys and girls by providing uniforms which are a requirement of the Government of Nepal to attend public school, as well as other needed educational items such as school supplies and teacher uniforms.

For more information on the organization’s history and activities, please go to Education Elevated’s website at www.educationelevated.org.

Our Board supports the work of Education Elevated in improving access to education and provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by Education Elevated’s chief executive officer (CEO), the Board-CEO relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected.

Specific Board Member responsibilities include:

A.  Leadership, governance, and oversight including serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO as s/he develops and implements Education Elevated’s strategic plan and participating on committees, task forces and/or taking on special assignments.

B.  Fundraising including supporting the annual garden concert fundraiser and making an annual contribution that is commensurate with their capacity.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual passionate about Education Elevated’s mission of education for all and who either has a track record of board leadership or a strong desire to get involved. Selected Board Members will have a variety of skills and experience in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector to help grow the reach and impact of the organization. His/her accomplishments and networks will allow him/her to attract other well-qualified, high-performing Board Members.

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

   Professional experience and/or significant executive leadership accomplishments in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector

   A commitment to and understanding of Education Elevated’s education for all philosophy, preferably based on experience

   Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals

   Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of Education Elevated’s beneficiaries

Service on Education Elevated’s Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs in relation to Board Members’ duties.

Volunteers are needed to call clients to see if they are in need of additional food support. Benefits in Action delivers, free of charge, fresh and non-perishable food to families and individuals who are unable to easily get to stores or food pantries.

Food Support volunteers make brief phone calls to clients to confirm deliveries for the following week. This assignment can be done in our Lakewood office or virtually, once trained. Volunteers are required to attend Volunteer Orientation, undergo and pass a background check, and complete online HIPAA and Internet Security Training, all provided by Benefits in Action or our affiliates.

We are looking for people who are interested in helping our Nutrition Team keep the kitchen clean and adequately prepared for use by community members, cooking classes, and community partners. This is a non-traditional volunteer role that can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour on a daily basis.

You will:

The hours for this role can be adjusted to meet the volunteers needs. Volunteers are welcome to sign up for a shift once a week or multiple times a week as well as pair this role with a traditional volunteering shift in the Market/Warehouse.

For anyone who is interested in this Nutrition Volunteer opportunity at Metro Caring, please email Eve at ehemingway@metrocaring.org

Do you like to plan special events and help raise money? Volunteers are needed to assist with Benefits in Action's annual fundraising event, Boxed. This ticketed dinner event is a Chopped-style competition between local celebrity chefs using the ingredients found in a food box delivered to our home-bound clients. This special night is October 9 and will be held in Arvada. 

Volunteers are needed to help with requesting event sponsorship, auction donations, and auction set-up. Volunteers will need to have 3-4 hours weekly and be available for regular meetings throughout the summer and early fall. 

Volunteers will need to attend Volunteer Orientation, successfully pass a background screening including criminal and motor vehicle records. 

Learning Partners/Tutors are school-based, academic-focused mentors assigned to a program site for one semester or longer. They are assigned to work with youth at least one day a week; elementary and middle school assignments are typically after school from approximately 3-6 pm during the fall and spring semesters. Summer semester hours vary between 10 am and 3 pm.

Volunteers who are assigned to high school cohorts for 3 hour increments between 10 am and 3 pm (Boulder sites) and from 3:30-6 pm (Longmont and Carbon Valley/Frederick sites) during the fall and spring semesters. Summer semester focuses primarily on credit recovery from 10 am-3 pm. 

Learning Partners/Tutors support a cohort of students under the direct supervision of the Program Director and their team with academic tutoring and SEL (social-emotional learning). The Program Director can ask Learning Partners/Tutors to provide one-on-one support to an assigned student, or a small group of students, if/when they feel the volunteer is ready. Depending on the program site and students’ needs, support is provided virtual/online and/or hybrid. All volunteers are expected to act as positive and stable role models for Dreamer Scholars.

Program sites are located in the cities of Boulder, Lafayette, Longmont, and Carbon Valley/Frederick.

Please fill out an application at the following link: https://bouldercounty.ihdf.org/volunteer-application-2022/

Are you a life-long learner who enjoys talking with people to inspire curiosity and wonder about dinosaurs, fossils and our National Natural Landmark?

Dinosaur Ridge is the # 1 dinosaur tracksite in North America and a popular destination for visitors from around the world! Help greet, orient and educate dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages at our Main Visitor Center and exhibit hall.

4-hour shifts are available weekdays as well as weekends. Volunteer one or more shifts a week on a regular schedule or as you are available. Training is provided with experienced docents to mentor you as you learn about the role, exhibits and outdoor fossil sites.

Do you speak a second language?  Fluency in Spanish or any other language is especially helpful to greet our visitors from around the world!

Volunteers must complete a background check, review and sign our Volunteer Handbook and complete DEI training to serve in this role.

To learn more and complete a volunteer application, visit https://dinoridge.org/support-dino-ridge/volunteer/. Questions? email volunteer@dinoridge.org

RecoveryWorks seeks one to two volunteers passionate about supporting the needs of those individuals in our community that are experiencing homelessness. If you are an interested, thoughtful, and organized person that wants to give back to your community while learning about cutting-edge nonprofit development strategies, please apply. Our organization seeks assistance with the following activities: 

This program simulation is proven to empower youth age 13 to 25 to understand and manage adult financial responsibilities so they are motivated to pursue the education and career they need to earn a living wage. In addition to teaching students how to create a budget, use financial services, and save for the future, this economic reality check improves student attitudes toward work and education at a crucial time in their development.

 JA Finance Park begins in the classroom where students participate in 12 lessons that teach basic financial concepts. Students are then challenged to apply what they learned by taking a field trip to JA Finance Park where they’re immersed in a reality-based budgeting simulation that challenges them to live within their means as they consider expenses such as housing, transportation, health care, food, childcare, property insurance, Internet service, utilities, entertainment, and more.

Volunteer Commitment 

This program is run by the nonprofit organization Intercambio Uniting Communities and is an innovative way to connect volunteer English teachers with students via online, one-on-one English classes using the Confidence and Connections curriculum. 

We are looking for volunteers to teach online classes to adult English language learners for 90-minute sessions twice (2x) a week for 6 months (with opportunities for breaks during the 6 months). Our goal is to connect English speakers wanting to make a difference with community members aspiring to learn English, regardless of location or other barriers to in-person classes.

What we offer...

The unique opportunity to volunteer online while building a cross-cultural relationship.

We provide a curriculum specifically designed for volunteer teachers to make teaching English enjoyable and accessible, even if you have no prior teaching experience. You will also learn about your student and their culture and share your own!

Our volunteers gain new experience and knowledge through access to various training, tools, and teaching resources. There are also many opportunities to connect, network, and share experiences with other volunteer teachers.

Our curriculum, Confidence and Connections, is best delivered twice (2x) per week, in 90-minute-long sessions, with at least one day in between.

If you are interested in teaching and are available twice a week, join us!

What you DON’T need...

You don’t need to speak any other language besides English.

You don’t need prior teaching experience.

What you DO need...

Availability to meet with your student online twice a week and teach English using our Confidence and Connections books

Patience, enthusiasm, dedication, friendliness, and an encouraging attitude

A desire to learn about your student and continue developing your teaching skills

Basic computer skills (use Zoom, PDFs, navigate websites, etc)

You must be at least 18 years old to volunteer

Who are we?

This is a program by Intercambio Uniting Communities (Intercambio. org). Our mission is to bring adult English language learners and community volunteers together in online classes and gatherings to build skills, confidence, and life-changing connections.

For more information and to sign up, visit our website Teach Online with Intercambio or write to us at online@intercambio.org

Watch a short video about this volunteer opportunity here: 

https://youtu.be/EiMdlW_LhFA 

We look forward to hearing from you!

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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 

RecoveryWorks (RW) seeks an individual passionate about supporting the needs of those individuals in our community that are experiencing homelessness. Specifically, we are seeking 1-2 volunteers that are willing to come to our location to lead a class on painting, art, or art therapy. Here is some additional information: