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AMERICAN RED CROSS Volunteer to help the American Red Cross with its programs in disaster relief, blood and tissue donation, and health services. 303-722-7474. BOULDER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Support local classical music by volunteering for the Phil. The orchestra needs volunteers on an ongoing basis to post flyers for concerts, help in the office and man the Will Call booth, and for graphic design, Web work and more. 303-449-1343 ext. 104. BoulderReads! LITERACY PROGRAM Learn to teach the crucial skill of reading. The Boulder Public Library tutors adults and children in one-on-one reading sessions. 303-444-5599. Help Circle of Care provide social activities and a creative, sustainable community to Boulder’s seniors. Volunteers are needed to accompany a senior to a concert, offer a ride, and assist at pasta parties and dances. 303-444-1429. This equine organization, with only three staff members, provides love and care to dozens of abandoned, abused or unwanted horses, placing the animals in new homes. CHR needs help with barn and farm work, including horse feeding, every day of the week. 720-494-1414. COMMUNITY CLEANUP DAY, May 17 Join Boulder friends for one trashy party May 17 from 8:30am-12:30pm. Pick the task you want to accomplish, and the Boulder City Improvement Association and the City of Boulder will provide the necessary methods of disposal—and help you celebrate at the Central Park Bandshell afterward. Volunteers without a specific task in mind will be matched up with a community project. Groups, neighborhoods and businesses are encouraged to form a cleanup team. 303-441-3200; www.bouldercolorado.gov/pwplan (click on Community Cleanup Day). EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION EFAA needs caring volunteers to help provide food, basic household furniture and emergency shelter to the disabled, the elderly and families with children. The agency can match individual skills with specific needs. 303-442-3052. Help rehabilitate the 3,000-plus sick, injured and orphaned animals at this sanctuary. Volunteers care for animals—preparing food, cleaning living habitats and hand-feeding baby wildlife. The sanctuary is located between Lyons and Longmont. Please call for directions and more information. 303-545-5849. HUMANE SOCIETY OF BOULDER VALLEY Feathered and furry friends at the Humane Society need your help. Opportunities are open in animal care, fundraising and special events, and community education. Volunteer information sessions are held regularly; see website for schedule. The Humane Society is located at 2323 55th St. 303-442-4030. I VOLUNTEER! DAY, April 19 Want to make a difference in your local community? Join Volunteer Connection every April for I Volunteer! Day, a county-wide day of service to benefit Boulder County service agencies. Volunteers can choose from more than 40 projects, ranging from building tortoise habitats to decorating cards. Open to people of all ages and abilities. Held annually in April, this year's date is April 19. 8am-12 noon. 303-444-4904. Spend time with at-risk youth in need of a positive role model. MentorsMatter works to match young people with caring adults as mentors and tutors. Mentoring is tailored to your schedule and style. Training and ongoing support are provided; the spring workshop is April 23, location to be announced. 303-444-4904. MOVING TO END SEXUAL ASSAULT (MESA) TRAINING Volunteer on the 24-hour crisis hotline and accompany survivors to the hospital, police interviews and court appearances. MESA’s volunteer counselor training consists of 40 hours of intensive education on the psychological, medical and legal implications of sexual assault. Bilingual counselors are particularly needed to staff the Spanish-language hotline. 303-443-0400. ROCKY MOUNTAIN UNIT OF RECORDING FOR THE BLIND DYSLEXIC Help provide audiobooks and textbooks for the blind, visually impaired, and learning- and physically disabled. RFB&D volunteers read for recordings, as well as provide office assistance and school outreach. To volunteer at the Denver location (1355 South Colorado Blvd., Suite C-406): 303-757-0787. RSVP mobilizes volunteers aged 55+ to meet community needs and to promote the security, independence and comfort of seniors and adults with disabilities. To volunteer: 303-443-1933. SkillShare is a “time bank” that allows Boulder County residents to exchange their talents for others’ services. Members earn one “time dollar” for every hour of volunteer service they perform. Members bank hours through the online SkillShare TimeBank, and can spend them for services such as computer consulting, massage, child care, home care, bicycle repair and yardwork. New-member orientations are held monthly at the Boulder Public Library meeting room. 303-823-6291. VOLUNTEER CONNECTION OF BOULDER COUNTY Volunteer Connection can help you find the perfect volunteer opportunity at more than 350 Boulder County nonprofit and volunteer-based organizations. Opportunities are available for youth, families, businesspeople and retirees. Search the online database of opportunities or meet with a referral counselor. 303-444-4904. VOLUNTEERS FOR OUTDOOR COLORADO Build trails, plant trees, battle invasive species or restore habitat to help preserve our beautiful Colorado. Projects available across the Front Range. 303-715-1010.
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