VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOULDER, BROOMFIELD COUNTIES

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.

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2021 Day of Caring, which is coming in September. Day of Caring is the largest, single-day volunteer event in Boulder and Broomfield counties. It is an opportunity for volunteers to get out and support community projects across the region. This year’s event will be Sept. 10, combining in-person volunteer opportunities with virtual opportunities to provide a variety of volunteer experiences. We welcome corporate groups, community and civic groups, and individuals 18 and older. While registration is currently not open, information will be provided here when it is.

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.

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: boulder seniorsfoundation.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 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 rambleonpearl.com or contact us at volunteers@ bouldertreasures.org. We could use your help spreading the word — join us today!

Bridge House needs: socks, cleaning supplies (lysol, foam shower cleaner etc.) and hand soap for people experiencing homelessness. Programs have been expanded during this time, so the need is greater than ever. For more information 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 broomfield fish.org or mail donations to 6 Garden Center, Broomfield, CO, 80020.

Cake4kids is a nonprofit organization that provides free birthday cakes to atrisk 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 door-todoor 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, Aug. 26, Boulder Public Library Main Branch, 1001 Arapahoe Ave. RSVP by calling Joan Raderman at 303-358-4300 or emailing office@circleofcare project.org. Details: circleofcareproject.org.

Cultivate is in need of volunteers to support its senior neighbors through programs such as rides to medical appointments for militar y 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.

Feet Forward is an all-inclusive, 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@flatirons habitat.org, or call Pam at 303-667-6474..

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 highrisk 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@hopefor longmont.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 impact oneducation.org/ volunteer to learn more or sign-up.

Please email kate@ impactoneducation.org with any questions.

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 threemonth 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 sister carmen.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.

Tgthr is in need of street outreach volunteers who help connect youth and other people experiencing homelessness with our services and services in the greater community. Must be 21 and available for 2 hour time slots between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Meal donations for our programs are also always needed. Please contact Mo at mshirley@tgthr.org for more information or to donate a meal.

Thorne Nature Experience: Summer Camp Teaching Assistant needed. Volunteer to help connect youth to nature. Thorne offers day camps in Boulder and Lafayette for youth ages 3-15. Volunteer for a two-week long day camp between June 1 and Aug. 6. Contact Maggie Vest Engelman, maggie@ thornenature.org to sign up.

TRU Thrift Shop earnings support compassionate end-of-life 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 L ynn Mccullough at L ynn mccullough@trucare.org or 303-604-5353 for more information.