Volunteer Opportunities
Denver - Volunteer Opportunities |
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| Asian Pacific Development Center | |
| Organization Description: | Serves the needs of Asian American and Pacific Islander residents throughout Colorado. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | Volunteer Opportunities: Mentor adults or students; assist at women’s health fairs; help with tobacco prevention programs; support the Behavior Health Clinic; assist at community events; provide IT support; summer camp counselor; and ESL instructor or interpreter/translator. Minimum age: 16; 13 with an adult |
| Address: | 1544 Elmira St. |
| Aurora, CO 80010 | |
| Contact: | Don Morris |
| Phone: | (303) 365-2959, ext. 102 |
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| Email: | dmorris@apdc.org |
| Website: | www.apdc.org |
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| Aurora Mental Health Center | |
| Organization Description: | Private, non-profit community mental health center. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | Volunteer Opportunities: Mentor a child or teenager; work in a classroom as a teacher’s aide; assist with daycare while parents are in support groups; and help with clerical work. Minimum age: 18; 16 for daycare assistance |
| Address: | 11059 E. Bethany Dr. Suite 200 |
| Aurora, CO 80014 | |
| Contact: | Heather Dolan Jackson |
| Phone: | (303) 617-2313 |
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| Email: | heatherdolan@aumhc.org |
| Website: | www.aumhc.org |
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| Bluff Lake Nature Center | |
| Organization Description: | A unique urban wildlife refuge and outdoor classroom in east Denver that is home to an abundance of animals and native plants, and includes a variety of native habitats. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer Naturalists lead small groups of students on nature walks. Ambassadors greet visitors, answer questions and share their knowledge and love of nature. Weed Warriors meet on Wednesday to restore Bluff Lake to its original short-grass prairie state. Minimum age: 16; 12 with an adult. |
| Address: | 9801 E. Colfax Ave. #100 |
| Aurora, CO 80010 (office) | |
| 3000 Havana Way, Denver (site) | |
| Contact: | Kristin Libberton |
| Phone: | (303) 344-1282 |
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| Email: | klibberton@blufflake.org |
| Website: | www.BluffLakeNatureCenter.org |
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| Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver | |
| Organization Description: | Inspires and enables youth, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | Volunteer Opportunities: Spend two hours per week for three months assisting staff with technology, cultural arts, education, social recreation and sports programs at the Boettcher Branch in Aurora. Minimum. age: 15 |
| Address: | Administrative Headquarters |
| 2017 W. 9th Avenue | |
| Denver, CO 80204 | |
| Contact: | Kristine Cohn, Volunteer Resource Manager |
| Phone: | (303) 892-9200, ext. 125 |
| Fax: | (303) 892-9210 |
| Email: | kristinec@bgcmd.org |
| Website: | www.bgcmd.org |
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| The Children’s Museum of Denver | |
| Organization Description: | The Children's Museum of Denver offers 11 innovative and interactive Playscapes, educational daily programming and special events all year long for children newborn through age eight. Annually serving over 250,000 children, the Museum provides rich play experiences and a dynamic learning environment for children to explore and discover. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | Say Cheese!
If you have an interest or knack for photography come volunteer with the Children's Museum of Denver! For one weekend only the Children's Museum is transformed into a photography studio and families can come have their pictures taken by professional photographers. We are looking for volunteers to assist with lighting, props, greeting clients, making kids laugh, recording photo images, and making this weekend as fun as possible! This event takes place the weekend of October 4th and 5th and you can choose a morning, afternoon, or all day shift. Not only is this a great way to shadow a professional photographer but this is also a great way to get involved with the community! If you are under the age of 16 and would like to volunteer we would love for you to come! You simply need to bring a parent or guardian along with you. Trick or Treat Street! Volunteers are needed to make this unique and fun event a huge success! We are seeking more than 500 volunteers to help with jobs such as greeting, checking in guests and members, stroller valet, candy house attendants, arts and crafts facilitators, costume characters, and so much more! We have multiple shifts to choose from and they fill up quickly so please sign up soon. Before Trick or Treat Street- Set up shifts! Monday October 27 Tuesday October 28 Goodie Bag Stuffing Set Up! Set Up! 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 9:00am - 12:00pm 9:00am - 12:30pm 12:00pm- 3:00 p.m. 12:30pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 7:00am During Trick or Treat Street- Event Shifts! Thursday October 30 Friday October 31 8:30am - 1:00pm 8:30am - 1:00pm 8:30am - 1:00pm 12:30pm - 5:00pm 12:30pm - 5:00pm 12:30pm - 5:00pm 4:30pm -8:30pm 4:30pm -8:30pm 4:30pm -9:00pm To volunteer for this event: Be 16 years of age or older unless accompanied by an adult guardian Complete and submit a volunteer application Be able to sit and/or stand for 2-4 hours at a time |
| Address: | 2121 Children’s Museum Drive |
| Denver, CO 80211 | |
| Contact: | Ashley Garbin, Volunteer Coordinator |
| Phone: | (303) 561-0114 |
| Fax: | (303) 433-9520 |
| Email: | volunteer@cmdenver.org |
| Website: | www.mychildsmuseum.org |
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| The City of Aurora | |
| Organization Description: | The Cultural Services Division is the largest single provider of arts and culture in the City of Aurora offering programs in performing arts, fine arts, history, public art, special events and festivals, and community volunteerism. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | ADULT DAYPRO GRAM - Work with adults at Morning Star as a program leader, computer mentor or receptionist. Advisory Committee positions available.
Min age: 15. Autumn Boyer • 303-326-8323, aboyer@auroragov.org AURORA CENTER FOR ACTIVE ADULTS - Serve in a variety of assignments to support programs and services for adults 50+. Min age: 14. Sheila Anthony • 303-739-7943, santhony@auroragov.org AURORA FOX - Usher at Aurora Fox live theater performances. Min age: 15. Bobbie Rubin • 303-739-1970, rrubin@auroragov.org BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - City Council appointed residents who review new and existing policy material and suggest an appropriate course of action to City Council. Min age: 14-18. Karl F. Hermann • 303-739-7120, kherrman@auroragov.org COMPASS (Community of Many Providing After School Success): needs assistance with after school programs at Aurora Public Schools. Min age: 16. Becky Hoffman • 303-326-8709, bhoffman@auroragov.org HISTORY MUSEUM - Individuals who have an interest in local history needed to help in many capacities from data entry to exhibit set up and special events. Min age: 16. Mike Thompson • 303-739-6664 , mthompso@auroragov.org LIBRARY - Conduct story times, deliver books to homebound, lead an English conversation group and cashier at Friends of the Aurora Public Library Book Outlet. Min age: 13. Eileen Dumas • 303-739-7114, edumas@auroragov.org ORIGINAL AURORA RENEWAL - Connect with the Original Aurora community through neighborhood improvement activities, community art projects and special events. Min age: 14. Peg Alt • 303-739-7930, palt@auroragov.org SPECIAL EVENTS - Assist at several special events including KidSpree in July or Jack-O-Launch at PumpkinFest in October. Min age: 14. Susan Everett • 303-739-7759, severett@auroragov.org TEEN COURT - Students listen to and present real juvenile cases to their peers and help determine appropriate sentences for first-time youth offenders. Min age: 6th grade. Teen Court Coordinator • 303-739-6543 WATER CONSERVATION GARDENING - Help maintain the beauty of a 6-acre Xeriscape Demonstration Garden assisting horticulturists with various duties. Min age: 16. Abby Schreiber • 303-739-7356, aschreib@auroragov.org |
| Address: | Cultural Services Division |
| 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 4200 | |
| Aurora, CO 80012 | |
| Contact: | Susan Everett, Volunteer Coordinator |
| Phone: | (303) 739-7759 |
| Fax: | (303) 739-7547 |
| Email: | severett@auroragov.org |
| Website: | www.auroragov.org/volunteer |
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| Denver Botanic Gardens | |
| Organization Description: | Denver Botanic Gardens strives to entertain and delight while spreading the collective wisdom of the Gardens through outreach, collaboration and education. Our conservation programs play a major role in saving species and protecting natural habitats for future generations. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | Volunteers ages 16+ are needed to help with the Chatfield Pumpkin Festival. We are now seeking volunteers for the 20th Annual Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield. This year’s event will feature acres and acres of pumpkins ready to be picked from the pumpkin patch, and two full-filled days of games, rides, crafts, and festivities. We hope that you will want to join the fun as a Pumpkin Festival volunteer on Saturday October 11th or Sunday October 12th at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield located in Littleton. Little ghosts and goblins from the entire Metro area will come to Chatfield to search for the perfect pumpkin. Volunteers are needed to assist in a variety of areas including pumpkin measurers, children’s activities assistants, pumpkin daycare assistants, pumpkin patch or entrance cashiers, beverage booth attendants and more! Morning and afternoon shifts will be available each day. Volunteers will receive free refreshments and lunch and a pumpkin of their choice from the pumpkin patch. When you log onto our new on-line registration system you will be able to view all of the available positions and timeframes on-line and then sign up for the day and time that fits into your schedule. The link below will connect you to our website. 2008pumpkin.theregistrationsystem.com/ You will be asked to enter your e-mail address and a password. This can be any password that is easy for you to remember. You will then be asked to enter your contact information into your profile. After you choose a position and confirm your selection the system will send you an e-mail confirmation of your registration. |
| Address: | 1005 York St. |
| Denver, CO 80206 | |
| Contact: | Heather Boor, Volunteer Services Coordinator |
| Phone: | (720) 865-3537 |
| Fax: | (720) 865-3563 |
| Email: | boorh@botanicgardens.org |
| Website: | www.botanicgardens.org |
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| The Denver Hospice | |
| Organization Description: | Encircles those facing advanced illness (and the bereaved) with unprecedented levels of comfort, compassion and expertise. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | Volunteer Opportunities: Provide respite care for family members, allowing them time away from the home environment, while providing support to terminally ill patients in their homes. Visit patients in long term care facilities or staff our facility near Hampden Ave. and Chambers Rd. Minimum age: 18; children with an adult may assist with special projects |
| Address: | 501 S. Cherry St., Suite 700 |
| Denver, CO 80246 | |
| Contact: | Helen Quelch |
| Phone: | (303) 398-6248 |
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| Email: | hquelch@denverhospice.org |
| Website: | www.thedenverhospice.org |
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| Food Bank of the Rockies | |
| Organization Description: | Supports hundred of nonprofit agencies in the efforts to eradicate hunger in our communities. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | Volunteer Opportunities: Fill agency food orders; sort, sanitize and inspect food boxes; and fill school snack orders. Located near Havana St. & I-70. Shifts available Mon.-Fri.; occasional evenings and Saturdays. Minimum age: 14 |
| Address: | 10700 E. 45th Ave. |
| Denver, CO 80239 | |
| Contact: | Olive Crawford |
| Phone: | (303) 375-5836 |
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| Email: | ocrawford@foodbankrockies.org |
| Website: | www.foodbankrockies.org |
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| Forney Museum of Transportation | |
| Organization Description: | The Forney Transportation Museum is a one-of-a-kind collection of over 500 exhibits relating to historical transportation. It began with antique cars, but soon expanded to include vehicles of all kinds. Some of these are familiar, while others spark the imagination. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | Volunteers ages 14-15 with adult or 16+ are needed to help with dusting and shining cars, giving tours, grounds maintenance, and help in the library. |
| Address: | 4303 Brighton Blvd. |
| Denver, CO 80216 | |
| Contact: | Amy Newman, Director of Museum |
| Phone: | (303) 297-1113 |
| Fax: | (303) 297-3113 |
| Email: | Director@forneymuseum.org |
| Website: | www.forneymuseum.org |
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| Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver | |
| Organization Description: | Works in partnership with God and people from all walks of life to build decent, affordable homes in which people can live and grow into all that God intends. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | Volunteer Opportunities: Build Habitat for Humanity homes throughout the Metro Denver area. No construction experience is required; tools and safety equipment are provided. Construction sites are listed at www.habitatmetrodenver.org. Minimum age: 16 |
| Address: | 1500 W. 12th Ave. |
| Denver, CO 80204 | |
| Contact: | Trisha Koizumi |
| Phone: | (303) 534-2929, ext. 120 |
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| Email: | trisha@habitatmetrodenver.org |
| Website: | www.habitatmetrodenver.org |
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| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | |
| Organization Description: | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The mission of LLS is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, LLS has invested more than $600 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | The Light the Night Walk is the nation's night to pay tribute and bring hope to people battling cancer. People form in teams of friends and family or co-workers. They raise funds for cancer research and bring help and hope to people battling cancer.
On Walk night, they gather in cities and towns across North American. Walking in twilight, they hold illuminated balloons -white for survivors, red for supporters, and gold in memory of a life lost. More than a walk, the evening is a supportive community gathering that includes music, food, and family activities. Light the Night needs your help to make your 2008 season a hit! We are looking for volunteers, age 16 and older, to help at any of our four walk sites throughout Colorado. Denver - Washington Park - September 25, 2008 Flatirons - University of Colorado - September 27, 2008 Also need volunteers ages 16+ to help in the office doing light clerical work such as labeling, copying, etc. |
| Address: | 5353 W. Dartmouth Ave., #400 |
| Denver, CO 80227 | |
| Contact: | Kristen Perry |
| Phone: | (303) 984-2110 |
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| Email: | Kristen.Perry@lls.org |
| Website: | www.leukemia-lymphoma.org |
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| MCA Denver (Museum of Contemporary Art Denver) | |
| Organization Description: | MCA DENVER is an innovative forum for contemporary art that inspires and challenges all audiences, creating understanding and dialog about art of our time. MCA DENVER has five distinct galleries, three spaces for education, multiple sites for special projects/commissioned works and one live art/lecture hall. The galleries perform in a rotation sequence that allows the Museum to always remain in an active state, thus offering something new to be seen upon each return visit. MCA DENVER excites artists and visitors alike to enter into creative conversations that extend beyond our walls. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | Volunteers ages 16+ are needed to work as a Docent giving guided tours and working in visitor services at the front desk and helping visitors. Must be able to give a four-hour weekly commitment. |
| Address: | 1485 Delgany |
| Denver, CO 80202 | |
| Contact: | Becky Wareing, Volunteer Coordinator |
| Phone: | (303) 298-7554, ext. 218 |
| Fax: | (303) 298-7553 |
| Email: | beckyw@ncadenver.org |
| Website: | www.mcadenver.org |
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| Plains Conservation Center | |
| Organization Description: | Preserves native prairie of eastern Colorado, educates about its natural and cultural history, and nurtures conservation and environmental ethics. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | Volunteer Opportunities: Work with public programs, school programs, animal care, or conduct biological and archaeological survey work. We welcome talented seamstress to create 1887 pioneer-style dresses for our naturalists. Minimum age: 18; 10 with an adult. |
| Address: | 21901 E. Hampden Ave. |
| Aurora, CO 80013 | |
| Contact: | Sara Aufderhar |
| Phone: | (303) 693-3621 |
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| Email: | info@plainscenter.org |
| Website: | www.plainscenter.org |
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| The Salvation Army | |
| Organization Description: | Founded more than 130 years ago by William Booth, The Salvation Army is a religious and social service organization, a branch of the Christian Church dedicated to the battle against sin and despair. There is an integrated ministry to body, mind and soul. The Army seeks not only to improve the physical environment and provide for material needs, but also to reveal the power of Christ's love. Its social services programs assist children, the elderly, families, and those battling addiction. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | Volunteer Opportunities: Weekday volunteers read to children and interact during activities. Weekend volunteers assist with facility maintenance. Minimum age: 16; 14 with an adult |
| Address: | 802 Quari Court |
| Aurora, CO 80011 | |
| Contact: | Captain David & Major Geraldine Leonard |
| Phone: | (303) 364-1965 |
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| Email: | david.Leonard@usw.salvationarmy.org geraldine.Leonard@usw.salvationarmy.org |
| Website: | www.usw.salvationarmy.org |
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| The Senior Hub, Aurora Office | |
| Organization Description: | Provides informal, non-medical services that allow elderly residents of Aurora to remain safely in their own home. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | Volunteer Opportunities: In-Home Supportive Services volunteers help with housekeeping, errands and pet care. Respite Care volunteers keep an elderly person company and insure their safety while the caregiver is away. Yard work positions available. Minimum age: 17; 10 with an adult. |
| Address: | 12101 E. 2nd Ave. Suite 106 |
| Aurora CO 80011 | |
| Contact: | Carol Taylor Boyd |
| Phone: | (720) 859-2248 |
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| Email: | seniorhubaurora@comcast.net |
| Website: | www.seniorhub.org |
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| Total Longterm Care - Aurora | |
| Organization Description: | Total Longterm Care enables frail individuals to live with dignity in their communities. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | Volunteer Opportunities for 12+: Day Center Assistants and Friendly Visitors provide companionship to day center participants or to individuals who live at home. Living Legacy volunteers record stories from participants about their lives. Computer coach and pet handler positions available. |
| Address: | 3551 N. Chambers Rd. |
| Aurora, CO 80011 | |
| Contact: | Cynthia Frojen |
| Phone: | (720) 974-2402 |
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| Email: | cfrojen@totallongtermcare.org |
| Website: | www.totallongtermcare.org |
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| University of Colorado Hospital | |
| Organization Description: | Serves the patients and guests of the University of Colorado Hospital. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers may interact with patients, guests and staff in a variety of opportunities and learn in a medical setting. Minimum age: 14 |
| Address: | 12605 E. 16th Ave., Mail Stop F771 |
| Aurora, CO 80045 | |
| Contact: | Regan DeLapp-Staiger |
| Phone: | (720) 848-4071 |
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| Email: | regan.delapp@uch.edu |
| Website: | www.uch.edu |
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| Volunteers of America Meals on Wheels Program | |
| Organization Description: | Seeks to identify and serve the basic needs of the most vulnerable individuals and families in the community. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | Volunteer Opportunities: Deliver meals to homebound seniors between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.. in Arapahoe and Denver counties. Deliveries are available Mon.-Sat. and usually take about 1-½ hours. Minimum age: 18; children may assist with an adult. |
| Address: | 2660 Larimer St. |
| Denver, CO 80205 | |
| Contact: | Jessica Koehler |
| Phone: | (303) 294-0111, ext. 13123 |
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| Email: | jkoehler@voacolorado.org |
| Website: | www.voacolorado.org |
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