Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities in Boulder County, Colorado
Boulder Emergency Squad
The Boulder Emergency Squad is actively seeking new volunteers for 2012. BES is looking for people who would like to be rescuers as well as those who are interested in non-rescue activities like facilities, accounting, vehicle maintenance, fundraising, grant writing, recruiting, etc. Visit the website or call Lt. Darren Booth, Human Resources Director, at 412-266-6320.
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
“Engage & Connect” is BMoCA’s volunteer program, made up of art enthusiasts who support the museum inside and out. 1750 13th St. 303-443-2122.
Boulder Philharmonic
The orchestra needs volunteers on an ongoing basis in these areas: audience relations, fundraising, education and office management. 303-449-1343 ext. 104.
BoulderReads!
Volunteers with this literacy program tutor adults and children in one-on-one sessions. 303-444-5599.
Circle of Care
Volunteers are needed to accompany a senior to a concert, offer a ride, or assist at parties and dances. 303-449-8884. email:
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Colorado Horse Rescue
CHR enlists the skills of a large team of volunteers to prepare feed buckets, clean and fill troughs, muck out stalls and pens, and keep the barn organized. Volunteers must be 18 or older; ages 14-17 can volunteer with an adult. 720-494-1414
Colorado House-Rabbit Society
Located in Broomfield, this rescue/adoption/education facility for domestic rabbits needs adult and teen volunteers for various jobs working with the bunnies. See www.coloradohrs.org or contact the volunteer coordinator at volcoor@ coloradohrs.org.
Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center
More than 1,000 volunteers help with the center’s programs that serve children and adults with disabilities. To learn about joining the volunteer team, visit the website. The center is at 11968 Mineral Road in Longmont.
Emergency Family Assistance Association
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.
FOCUS Offender Reentry Monitoring Program
Working in conjunction with the Boulder County Jail and Probation Department, FOCUS trains volunteer mentors to assist adult offenders with reintegrating into society. 720-304-6446.
Girl Scouts of America
GSA is always looking for adult volunteers to assist with the many programs they offer youth and adult members.
Greenwood Wildlife Sanctuary
Help rehabilitate the sick, injured and orphaned animals at the sanctuary by preparing food, cleaning habitats and hand-feeding baby animals. Located between Lyons and Longmont. 303-545-5849.
Humane Society of Boulder Valley
Volunteer information sessions are held regularly; see the website for a schedule. The Humane Society is at 2323 55th St. 3t. 303-442-4030.
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Imagine! Colorado
Imagine! is a nonprofit organization in Lafayette that strives to create and offer innovative supports to people of all ages with cognitive, developmental, physical and health-related needs so they may live fulfilling lives of independence and quality in their homes and communities. Our organization serves thousands of consumers each year and there are many volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups looking to get involved in the community, as well as gain experience in serving people with developmental disabilities. Visit the website or contact the volunteer coordinator, Elizabeth Hill, at 303-926-6460.
Longmont Humane Society
Help with dog and cat care, administrative duties, maintenance, the thrift store and more. The youth program allows teens 13-18 to get involved; younger children can accompany their parents. LHS is at 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. 303-772-1232.
Medicine Horse Program
This nonprofit organization is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of adolescents, families and adults through equine-assisted therapy sessions that focus on healing. Volunteers train as muckers before moving on to horse handling. 8778 Arapahoe Road. Call 720-406-7630 or visit the website for the orientation schedule
MentorsMatter
MentorsMatter matches caring adults with young people as mentors and tutors. Mentoring is tailored to your schedule and style, and training and ongoing support are provided. 303-444-4904.
Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA)
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. Bilingual counselors are particularly needed to staff the Spanish-language hotline. 303-443-0400.
Thorne Ecological Institute
Help support this 57-year-old nonprofit with a variety of tasks including general office duties, database management, mailings, registrations for programs, assembling student-authored books and assisting at outreach events. Thorne is at 1466 N. 63rd St. 303-499-3647.
Volunteer Connection
The Volunteer Connection database offers opportunities from some 400 volunteer organizations—everything from sharing the love of reading to caring for the environment or animals. 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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