Volunteer opportunities
Mile High United Way’s Volunteer Connection: Connecting people and strengthening communities through volunteer engagement. Below are opportunities available in our communities. Search our site for others at volunteer.unitedwaydenver.org or email the Mile High United Way Team at volunteer@unitedwaydenver.org with questions.
A Precious Child is in need of baby wipes, masks, cleaning supplies, hygiene items, spray bottles and diapers. For more information email Joshua@apreciouschild.org.
Attention Homes needs several in-kind supply donations to help with COVID relief efforts. Meals for delivery at Attention Homes locations or drop off non-perishables such as soup, Tasty Bites, rice, Chef Boyardee, instant flavored oatmeal, Pop Tarts, tuna and other canned meat, ramen, macn-cheese cups, fruit cups, peanut butter, granola bars. Accepting stable fruit such as bananas, Clementines, oranges and apples. Also accepting paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels as well as cleaning supplies like Lysol wipes and hand sanitizer. Located at 1440 Pine Street, Suite A, Boulder. Drop off supplies 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays in hallway. Drop off with no contact. Contact Maureen Shirley, mshirley@attentionhomes.org, for questions or to donate a meal. Boulder County Mentor a Youth is seeking mature, friendly reliable adults to help underserved teens navigate life. Volunteers will be a sounding board for, participate in activities with or share a meal with their mentee once a week. A one-year commitment is required after volunteers are matched with a youth. Must be at least 21 and participate in a mandatory training from 8:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 21. Background check and fingerprinting required. Contact Anne Brubacher for application information at 720-6568445 or abrubacher@bouldercounty.org.
Boulder D.A.’S Victim/ Witness Assistance program is seeking compassionate, mature, unflappable volunteers to work with staff and assist one-on-one with guiding crime victims through the justice process. Volunteers provide support, resources, and information, as well as subpoenas and record tracking. Familiarity with computers required. After a mandatory 40-hour training in September and October, applicants must make a oneyear commitment to volunteer eight hours each week between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. Background check required. Contact jsvp@bouldercounty.org for more information and application form.
Boulder Seniors Foundation supports older adults in the Boulder community with emergency assistance for rent and utilities, Wifi access, medical, dental, optometry, hearing and counseling expenses. In addition, the foundation co-sponsors educational and other programs at the Age Well Center, 909 Arapahoe Ave. in Boulder, at the intersection of 9th Street and Arapahoe Avenue. Any donation helps keep Boulder’s older adults safely in their homes and helps them avoid food insecurity. Information: boulderseniorsfoundation.org.
Boulder Shelter Most needed items at this time are sugar, coffee, hand sanitizer, masks, Tylenol/ Advil/aspirin, cough and cold medicine (alcohol free), laundry detergent, soap, travel-sized shampoo, body wash and lotion and vitamins. Things can be ordered online and delivered to Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, 4869 N. Broadway, Boulder, CO, 80304. Monetary donations are also accepted at www.bouldershelter.org or by mailing a check to the address above.
Boulder Treasures: Help transform the lives of adults living with developmental disabilities. You might know us through our job training apprentice program hosted at Ramble on Pearl. Our parent nonprofit, Boulder Treasures, creates pathways to purpose and community, and we’re growing with new programs and services coming online in 2021. Do you enjoy writing, telling stories, making media, setting up email marketing systems, or do you simply want to be part of a fantastic team having fun and making the world a better place by walking alongside this amazing group of people? Check us out at www.rambleonpearl.com or contact us at volunteers@bouldertreasures.org. We could use your help spreading the word — join us today!
Bridge House invites volunteers to help support people transitioning out of homelessness into employment and housing by becoming a mentor, volunteering in its kitchen, helping serve food or choosing another volunteer opportunity. Donations also are needed, including sunscreen, bug repellant, toiletries, and other specific weather-related items. For information or to volunteer, email Scott@boulderBridgehouse.org.
Broomfield FISH: A grocery store donation box is available at King Soopers on 120th and Sheridan, Hwy. 287 or 136th and Zuni and at Safeway on 144th and Lowell as well as Sprouts on 120th and Sheridan. Top needs are cereal, oatmeal, mac n cheese, Spaghettios, canned meat and peanut butter. For more information go to www.broomfieldfish.org or mail donations to 6 Garden Center, Broomfield, CO, 80020.
Cake4kids is a nonprofit organization that provides free birthday cakes to at-risk youth and foster children ages 1-24. Volunteer home bakers are needed to make custom cakes. There is no minimum time requirement. Volunteers should be proficient bakers with a good level of decorating skill. Volunteers should be at least 18, or 16 if part of a team with a parent. Sign up at cake4kids.org for a volunteer orientation.
Circle of Care, an arts and aging nonprofit, is seeking volunteers who love the performing arts and older people to serve as performance companions this summer, and beyond, and help older adults attend great concerts and events. Help end social isolation for people as they age. Circle of Care Volunteers provide doorto-door rides and caring support and help build community for all ages while enjoying the arts, culture, community, and concerts together at great local arts and cultural venues. Tickets are provided for free to Circle of Care volunteer driver/escorts. Volunteers must be highly responsible, dependable, and at least 21 years and older to drive. An excellent driving record is a must. Volunteers will be asked to provide drivers license and auto insurance information and to attend a volunteer orientation. The next orientation is at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, Boulder Public Library Main Branch, 1001 Arapahoe Ave. RSVP by calling Joan Raderman at 303-358-4300 or emailing office@circleofcareproject.org. Details: circleofcareproject.org.
Cultivate is in need of volunteers to support its 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 available throughout Boulder and Broomfield counties. Visit cultivate.ngo/engage/volunteer or call our office at 303-443-1933.
Emergency Family Assistance Association is seeking volunteers to help keep their food bank running. The greatest need is for weekly, morning volunteers, who would volunteer from 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday-friday. Visit www.efaa.org or contact sue@efaa.org.
Feet Forward is an allinclusive, nonprofit organization in Boulder providing individuals experiencing homelessness with increased access to hot food, beverages, clothing and toiletries. These are available every Tuesday near the Glen Huntington Bandshell between Broadway and Canyon from 2:30-4 p.m. For information on how to help or contribute, visit feetforward.org or email jenniferlivovich@gmail.com.
Flatirons Habitat for Humanity: We are currently working on two new home construction sites in Boulder that will provide affordable homes for 22 families. Come as an individual or as a group, and there is no need for prior construction experience. We will provide all necessary tools, training and instruction. For more information, including a list of available volunteer opportunities, visit our volunteer portal at flatironshabitat.volunteerhub.com. If you have specific questions or would like to schedule group builds, contact volunteer@flatironshabitat.org, or call Pam at 303667-6474..
Harvest of Hope Food Pantry has switched to a “carhop” service and is offering curbside delivery. Our most needed food items are ready-to-eat soup, peanut butter, canned pasta meals, canned chili and boxes of healthy snack bars. Find
out more about hosting a food drive at hopepantry.org/fooddrive. Donations are accepted between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday at 2960 Valmont Road in Boulder. Ring the bell at the back of the door and donations will be handled. If you are not in one of the high-risk groups, consider volunteering: hopepantry.org/volunteer. Volunteers work in small groups, packing bags, stocking, weighing donations, and helping with other tasks. Donations can also be made at: hopepantry.org/ donate.
H.O.P.E. Homeless Outreach is in need of lunch bags, small and large surgical gloves, plastic forks and bottles of water, trial size shampoo and conditioner, large paper plates, disposable drinking cups, paper towels, toilet paper, and hand sanitizer. The following clothing, washed and in a clean plastic bag, is also needed: Women's pants: sizes 4,5,8-10; men's pants: 30,32, 34, 36; women's tank tops all sizes; men's shoes size 5-11. Monetary donations are welcome. Services include showers, internet, meals, a place to rest and resources. Restaurants are also sought for daytime meals for up to 25 people. For more information email Andy@hopeforlongmont.org.
Impact on Education supports the critical needs of students in the Boulder Valley School District. They have ongoing opportunities for volunteers to support their programs and events. Visit www.impactoneducation.org/volunteer to learn more or sign-up. Please email kate@ impact one du cation.org with any questions.
Longmont Public Safety is seeking adult volunteers for its Citizen Volunteer Patrol (CVP), Victim Advocates, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) and Front Range Chaplains and as general support to public safety staff. Youth also can volunteer as college interns working with line level staff and middle or high school students can get involved with the Police Explorers. Additional information and application information can be found by visiting www.longmontcolroado.gov and searching “public safety volunteers' or by calling 303-774-4440.
Meals on Wheels of Boulder is seeking volunteers for its Eat Well Café at the Age Well Center West, 909 Araopahoe Ave., Boulder. Servers, cashiers, and hosts are needed. Volunteer cashiers in the Niche Market at the northeast Boulder location, 3701 Canfield St. Boulder; also are needed. Those interested should email Lisa at volunteers@mowboulder.org.
OUR Center needs food donations, especially protein items and toiletries, both family and travel size. 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.
Sister Carmen Community Center needs volunteers for its food bank, thrift store and garden. Food bank volunteer tasks include welcoming donors, receiving and weighing donations, giving receipts, sorting food donations, checking expiration dates, stocking shelves, repacking bulk items, assisting with coolers and checkout and assisting clients as they shop for food. A three-month commitment to work at least one 2.5 hour shift weekly is required. Shifts are available from 9-11:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 2-4:30 p.m. Monday-friday, or 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday. Training provided. Thrift Store volunteer tasks include sorting and hanging clothing, putting priced items on the floor, merchandising, etc. Shifts are drop-in after training but volunteers are especially needed in donations on Saturdays. All thrift store proceeds provide revenue for our food bank and programs. Please see our website sistercarmen.org and contact ann@sistercarmen.org or call 303-665-4342 ext. 142 to volunteer.
Sister Carmen Community Center also needs volunteers to work in its garden, which grows food, flowers and herbs for the nonprofit's food bank. No experience is necessary. Hours are drop-in Monday and Thursday. Contact Volunteer Director Ann Huggins, ann@sistercarmen.org or 303-665-4342 ext. 142.
TRU Thrift Shop earnings support compassionate end-oflife care, grief support, and education. The nonprofit thrift shop needs volunteers to sort donations in the following departments: clothing, electronics, furniture, household items, art, books, and linens. All donations are processed for quality, pricing and displaying. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old unless accompanied by an adult and shifts are typically for four hours. Contact Lynn Mccullough at Lynnmccullough@trucare.org or 303604-5353 for more information.
Virtual volunteer opportunities
The Boulder Seniors Foundation (BSF) is seeking volunteers to join its board of directors in supporting Boulder's Older Adult Services and the Age Well Centers. BSF provides Boulder's citizens with a way to make tax-deductible donations specifically to benefit Boulder's older adults. It provides funds to assist low-income older adults with emergency expenses and also sponsor programs of interest (nutrition classes, 55+ job fair, Chautauquan lecture series) for all older adults. Visit the website at boulderseniorsfoundation.org or call 720-267-6933.
Skills-based opportunities: Additional virtual volunteer opportunities for skills-based volunteers are needed in the following skills; marketing for Four Mile Watershed, legal consultation and Spanish translation for City of Boulder Fire and Rescue. Visit unitedwaydenver.org/volunteer/ for details and to sign up.