Volunteer opportunities

Circle of Care

Circle of Care was gifted Masterclass scholarships to provide low-income older adults in Boulder County with free access to over 180 online lifelong learning opportunities across areas of study taught by leaders in the field. Circle of Care is seeking two organized, dedicated volunteers to distribute these scholarships to those who will most benefit in the community. Each scholarship has a value of $200 to provide enrichment for a vulnerable older person for a year of access to discover their passions and learn something new. If interested, contact Joan Raderman at joan@circleofcareproject.org. Details at circleofcareproject.org.

Cultivate

Volunteers are needed to support senior neighbors through programs such as rides to medical appointments for military veterans and their senior family members, grocery shopping and delivery, minor home repairs, snow shoveling and yard cleanup. Opportunities are available throughout Boulder and Broomfield counties. Visit cultivate.ngo/engage/volunteer, or call our office at 303-443-1933.

Homeahead

This Boulder County nonprofit furniture bank collects gently used home furnishings and distributes them to individuals and families transitioning from homelessness into housing. What is a home without a bed? Pots and pans to cook in? A table to eat at? Homeahead provides these things and more. The program supports success in housing while advancing equity and reducing landfill waste. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the operation. Homeahead needs movers and drivers for furniture pick-ups and deliveries in Boulder County. Most shifts are two hours (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, between 9-11 a.m. or 1-3 p.m.) The nonprofit needs 2-3 volunteers for each of the shifts on the days noted. For more information email Homeaheadboulder@gmail.com. Check www.homeahead.net to make a financial donation and/or see about current furniture/home goods donations needed.

H.O.P.E. Homeless Outreach

This nonprofit serving Longmont’s homeless community is in need of nonperishable lunch bags, size small and large surgical gloves, plastic forks, plastic bottles of water, trial-size shampoo and conditioner, large paper plates, disposable drinking cups, paper towels, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Clothing donations that are washed and placed in a clean plastic bag include women’s pants in sizes 4, 5 and 8-10, men’s pants in sizes 30, 32, 34 and 36, all sizes of women’s tank tops and men’s shoes in sizes 5-11. Monetary donations are welcome to help meet the need for day services, which include showers, Internet access, meals, a place to rest and resources. Please contact us if you are a restaurant and would cook a daytime meal for the shelter for up to 25 people. To help, please contact Andy at andy@hopeforlongmont.org.

Intercambio Uniting Communities

Volunteer teachers are needed to help adult English learners improve their English. There are students who live in Boulder County and all over the U.S. waiting to connect with volunteer teachers. Curriculum, training and ongoing support are provided to volunteer teachers. Volunteers commit to meeting with a student for 90 minutes twice a week. Volunteer from anywhere in the U.S. Visit Intercambio.org/teach or contact volunteer@intercambio.org with any questions.

Longmont Meals on Wheels

This nonprofit at 910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont, is seeking weekly drivers, substitute drivers and kitchen helpers. Visit longmontmeals.org/volunteer or call 303-772-0540 to volunteer.

Mile High United Way’s Volunteer Connection

Part of the United Way movement founded in 1887 in Denver, Mile High United Way connects people and strengthens communities through volunteer engagement. Opportunities are available in our communities in Boulder County. Become a member at volunteer. unitedwaydenver.org/group/ events/8945 to search our site for opportunities, including those in the rest of Mile High United Way’s service area in the greater Denver area, or email the Mile High United Way Team at volunteer@unitedwaydenver.org with questions or to include your nonprofits’ volunteer needs.

Moving to End Sexual Assault

Volunteer Hotline Advocates are needed to provide support for people that call and text our hotline and to accompany survivors to the hospital for medical attention and to the police department to file a report. A 40hour training over a three-week period is offered 2-3 times each year. Training includes topics such as how to support and advocate for callers in crisis, the impacts of sexual violence and the local resources available to survivors. Contact Gabe at gbelzer@mhpcolorado.org or call 303-443-8500 x1462 for more information, or fill out an online application at movingtoendsexualassault.org.

OUR Center

Food donations, especially protein items and toiletries, in both family and travel size, are needed. Cash donations can be made at ourcenter.org/donate or mailed to 220 Collyer St., Longmont, CO, 80501. Contact Elaine at elaine@ourcenter.org for questions.

Performance Companion

This arts and aging nonprofit is seeking caring volunteers to help older adults attend concerts and events, build social connections, provide support and help end social isolation for people as they age. Circle of Care Volunteers provide doorto-door rides, caring support and help build community for all ages as they enjoy the arts, culture, community and concerts together at great local arts and cultural venues. Volunteers must be highly responsible, dependable, 21 years or older and have an excellent driving record. Tickets are provided for free to Circle of Care volunteer drivers/escorts.

Sister Carmen Community Center

This center needs volunteers for its food bank, thrift store, garden and front desk. Opportunities include weekly shifts in the food bank and office and drop-in shifts in the thrift store and garden. Scheduled trainings are required.

• Volunteer tasks in the food bank include welcoming donors, receiving and weighing donations, sorting food donations, checking expiration dates, stocking shelves, repackaging bulk donations, assisting with coolers, carts and check-out, recycling and composting and assisting clients as they shop for food. Food bank volunteers are asked to make a three-month commitment, with shifts available from 9-11:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. Monday-friday and 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesdays.

• Volunteer tasks in the thrift store include sorting and hanging clothing, putting priced items on the sales floor and merchandising. Volunteers can drop in from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

• Front desk volunteers will be trained to work shifts on weekdays. Spanish speakers are encouraged to volunteer.

COVID-19 vaccines are required for all volunteers. Please see our website sistercarmen. org and contact info@sistercarmen.org, or call 303-665-4342 ext. 142 to volunteer.

St. Vrain Valley Storytellers training

Join the St. Vrain Valley Storytellers for their next volunteer trainings from 1 to 4 p.m. March 7, 11, 14 and 18, and learn the art of oral storytelling. By becoming a part of this community, volunteers can learn the tricks to becoming an amazing storyteller; receive ongoing training and support; and have fun while making a positive impact on the community. The organization tells stories in the elementary schools of the St. Vrain Valley School district, senior living venues, at summer camps and other community locations and events. To learn more or RSVP, contact Marianne Balin at 510326-2398 or mbalinhome@ gmail.com. All training sessions take place at Intercambio, 1715 Iron Horse Drive, Suite 130, Longmont.

CU Conference on World Affairs

The annual University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs (CWA) is a true “town and gown” event where members of the Boulder community collaborate with students, faculty and staff from CU to plan, organize and produce this multi-day conference each April. The CWA is free and open to the public, and planning is currently underway for the event in April 2024. If you would like to contribute to the development of the program, further information can be found here: https://www.colorado.edu/cwa/get-involved. If you’d like to receive additional information or discuss how you might best fit into this dynamic and interesting planning process, please reach out to us at Cwainfo@colorado.edu.