Thorne Nature Experience is a non-profit organization that is committed to building Earth stewardship by connecting youth to nature through joyful, hands-on, place-based environmental education experiences. Founded in Boulder, CO in 1954, Thorne has a rich history and has reached more than 200,000 children and adults through its programs. We are looking for help getting youth outside and connecting to the wild landscapes of Colorado! Volunteer and Intern opportunities vary by season, time commitment, and location. Opportunities include: assisting with outdoor Nature Preschool, leading 2nd Grade Field Trip Programs in Boulder and Longmont, co-facilitating After School Programs in Boulder County schools, and assisting with Summer Camp Programs across Boulder County’s open spaces. Volunteers and Interns work closely with Thorne staff to mentor youth along their journey of nature connection, and will get more connected to nature themselves. This opportunity involves working with a small group of children and a Thorne Instructor at Emerald Elementary school to help the children explore and play in nature. Full position descriptions are on Thorne's website. Please complete our online Volunteer and Intern Application to get started at Thorne! http://www.thornenature.org/get-involved/volunteer-intern/ If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Gwen at 303.499.3647 x103 or Gwen@thornenature.org. _____________________________________________________________________ Qualifications/Requirements A love of Environmental Education, Environmental Studies, Biology, Geology, Education, or related field preferred An interest or strong desire to work with children Some knowledge or interest in Colorado ecology, natural science, or natural resources Category: Education, Teaching, Environment, Natural Resources CONTACT Gwen Tenney 303.499.3647 x103 Gwen@thornenature.org

Broomfield, CO

2/28/20 3:00 AM + more

Are you looking for a way to improve your life and give back to the community? Become a volunteer for MSA today! Opportunities incude companion/mentor, fundraising, events, office, marketing and more!

Colorado Springs, CO

2/28/20 10:00 AM + more

Pack Food Totes Great for groups or individuals looking to spend about 1.5 hours with us. We accept individuals as well as corporate/group (up to 20) registrations for our “packing” days. Families are also welcome as we can easily get all ages involved! We pack ~500, 7 lb bags of food with 7 to 8 items in each sack. These days often involve unloading the food truck deliveries as well.

Lakewood, CO

3/13/20 10:00 AM + more

this volunteer is open to those interested to partner with assisted living and local businesses to bring a collaboration between the two

Denver, CO

2/28/20 3:00 PM + more

Colorado Springs, CO

2/29/20 9:00 AM + more

Tutor one child, every Saturday, 10:30 - 11:30 AM, and make a difference in their life! No prior teaching or tutoring experience is required. Training is provided online or in person in the highly effective Peak Reader curricula, and a trained site coordinator is always available during the tutoring sessions. To join the Children's Literacy Center in the fight against illiteracy go to https://www.childrensliteracycenter.org/volunteer-to-tutor. Call for more information at (719) 471-8672 ext. 2 or visit, www.childrensliteracycenter.org.

Aurora, CO

2/29/20 10:30 AM + more

Volunteers work with an assigned family to monitor and supervise weekly visits. During the 1.5 to 2.5 hour scheduled visiting time, the volunteer greets the non custodial parent while they pay for any visits, set up room or food they brought for 15 minutes. The volunteer then greets the custodial parent and children and guides the children to the room of the non custodial parent. Volunteer then monitors their interaction for the next hour or two, suggests appropriate activities when necessary, and completes an observation form. After the visit the volunteer will guide the kids to custodial parents while non custodial parent stays in room. Non custodial parent will remain in room for 15 minutes and then is allowed to leave. Trained staff members are always available to support the volunteers. . Orientation continues with an opportunity to observe and co-supervise other visitations. Volunteers are then matched with a family based upon time preferences. Volunteers are asked for a six month minimum commitment, so that they and the children and families get to know each other. Substitutes are available in case of illness or vacations.

Denver, CO

2/29/20 12:00 PM + more

Volunteers work with an assigned family to monitor and supervise weekly visits. During the 1.5 to 2.5 hour scheduled visiting time, the volunteer greets the non custodial parent while they pay for any visits, set up room or food they brought for 15 minutes. The volunteer then greets the custodial parent and children and guides the children to the room of the non custodial parent. Volunteer then monitors their interaction for the next hour or two, suggests appropriate activities when necessary, and completes an observation form. After the visit the volunteer will guide the kids to custodial parents while non custodial parent stays in room. Non custodial parent will remain in room for 15 minutes and then is allowed to leave. Trained staff members are always available to support the volunteers. An orientation session of 1 ½ to two hours is provided to all new volunteers. Orientation continues with an opportunity to observe and co-supervise other visitations. Volunteers are then matched with a family based upon time preferences. Volunteers are asked for a six month minimum commitment, so that they and the children and families get to know each other. Substitutes are available in case of illness or vacations.

Aurora, CO

2/29/20 12:00 PM + more

Volunteers work with an assigned family to monitor and supervise weekly visits. During the 1.5 to 2.5 hour scheduled visiting time, the volunteer greets the non custodial parent while they pay for any visits, set up room or food they brought for 15 minutes. The volunteer then greets the custodial parent and children and guides the children to the room of the non custodial parent. Volunteer then monitors their interaction for the next hour or two, suggests appropriate activities when necessary, and completes an observation form. After the visit the volunteer will guide the kids to custodial parents while non custodial parent stays in room. Non custodial parent will remain in room for 15 minutes and then is allowed to leave. Trained staff members are always available to support the volunteers. An orientation session of 1 ½ to two hours is provided to all new volunteers. Orientation continues with an opportunity to observe and co-supervise other visitations. Volunteers are then matched with a family based upon time preferences. Volunteers are asked for a six month minimum commitment, so that they and the children and families get to know each other. Substitutes are available in case of illness or vacations.

Northglenn, CO

3/8/20 12:30 PM + more

Tutor one child, every Monday and Wednesday, 3:45 - 4:45 PM, and make a difference in their life! No prior teaching or tutoring experience is required. Training is provided online or in person in the highly effective Peak Reader curricula, and a trained site coordinator is always available during the tutoring sessions. Soar Elementary is located at 4800 Telluride Street on the Evie Dennis Campus. To join the Children's Literacy Center in the fight against illiteracy go to https://www.childrensliteracycenter.org/volunteer-to-tutor. Call for more information at (719) 471-8672 or visit, www.childrensliteracycenter.org.

Denver, CO

3/2/20 3:30 PM + more

Tutor one child, every Monday and Wednesday, 3:45 - 4:45 PM, and make a difference in their life! No prior teaching or tutoring experience is required. Training is provided online or in person in the highly effective Peak Reader curricula, and a trained site coordinator is always available during the tutoring sessions. Soar Elementary is located at 4800 Telluride Street on the Evie Dennis Campus. To join the Children's Literacy Center in the fight against illiteracy go to https://www.childrensliteracycenter.org/volunteer-to-tutor. Call for more information at (719) 471-8672 or visit, www.childrensliteracycenter.org.

Denver, CO

3/2/20 3:30 PM + more

Volunteers work with an assigned family to monitor and supervise weekly visits. During the 1.5 to 2.5 hour scheduled visiting time, the volunteer greets the non custodial parent while they pay for any visits, set up room or food they brought for 15 minutes. The volunteer then greets the custodial parent and children and guides the children to the room of the non custodial parent. Volunteer then monitors their interaction for the next hour or two, suggests appropriate activities when necessary, and completes an observation form. After the visit the volunteer will guide the kids to custodial parents while non custodial parent stays in room. Non custodial parent will remain in room for 15 minutes and then is allowed to leave. Trained staff members are always available to support the volunteers. An orientation session of 1 ½ to two hours is provided to all new volunteers. Orientation continues with an opportunity to observe and co-supervise other visitations. Volunteers are then matched with a family based upon time preferences. Volunteers are asked for a six month minimum commitment, so that they and the children and families get to know each other. Substitutes are available in case of illness or vacations.

Denver, CO

3/2/20 4:30 PM + more

Tutor one child, every Tuesday, 2:00 - 3:00 PM, and make a difference in their life! No prior teaching or tutoring experience is required. Training is provided online or in person in the highly effective Peak Reader curricula, and a trained site coordinator is always available during the tutoring sessions. KIPP Northeast Elementary is located in the Green Valley Ranch area. To join the Children's Literacy Center in the fight against illiteracy go to https://www.childrensliteracycenter.org/volunteer-to-tutor. Call for more information at (719) 471-8672 ext. 2 or visit, www.childrensliteracycenter.org.

Denver, CO

3/3/20 2:00 PM + more

We’ll organize and distribute pet food on the First Wednesday of the month, 9 – 11 AM, but setup begins at 8:30 AM. We will be outside. Thank you for volunteering! If you sign up, please know that we are planning on your help and it will leave us short-handed if you do not come. If you need to cancel, please do so as soon as possible.

Parker, CO

3/4/20 8:30 AM + more

We will organize and distribute pet food at Mountain Resource Center in Conifer, on the first Wednesday of the month. The pet food bank is open 11am-1pm, but we start to setup about 10:15am. We will typically be outside, but can go inside when there is bad weather. If you sign up, please know that we are planning on your help and it will leave us short-handed if you do not come. If you need to cancel, please do so as soon as possible. Thank you for volunteering!

Conifer, CO

3/4/20 10:30 AM + more

STEM Generation Inc DBA Science Fair Fun (EIN 82-2360707) empowers teachers at low-resource, high-need CO Public Schools to teach the process for doing science and engineering and to easily implement fun, inclusive and skills-based STEM Generation Fairs. As part of our programming, we connect our enrolled schools throughout all of Colorado with qualified judges from their local communities. If you have a STEM background and are background checked, then please sign up!

Boulder, CO

3/5/20 8:30 AM + more

Deliver sacks of weekend food to schools using any size vehicle. You can bring 25 to 150 bags to one location or more . Pick up is at Jeffco Eats and delivery locations are in Lakewood, Edgewater, Arvada, and Wheat Ridge. When you arrive we tell you where you will go and number of bags. You can load your car with use of dolly and handtrucks. Many schools will come with carts to your car and bring food into the school. Some apartments will help you offload and others do not have that help. To inquire further, please email jeffcoeatsvolunteer@gmail.com. To register, go to https://www.jeffcoeats.org.

Lakewood, CO

3/5/20 10:00 AM + more

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) and TCE (Tax Counseling for the Elderly) provide FREE, CONFIDENTIAL, and SECURE preparation and e-filing of Federal and State income taxes, for taxpayers who qualify. This service is available for basic returns with income up to $54,000, and for the elderly and the disabled whose returns meet basic scope requirements. Benefits In Action began its participation with VITA in the 2018 Tax Season as a Drop-off location with a team of 5. BIA will be expanding its VITA/TCE program for the coming 2019 Tax Season, moving to a “Walk-in” site where the volunteer and client sit side-by-side to complete the client’s tax return. BIA is looking to add a few volunteers as serve as Tax Preparers and Client Greeters. BIA will be preparing tax returns on Thursdays 3pm – 7pm, starting Feb 6 and continuing through April 9. Location is BIA offices in Lakewood. Tax returns will be prepared using IRS-provided software (TaxSlayer Online) and BIA or IRS provided computers. The BIA VITA/TCE program is a “walk-in” program which takes clients on a first come/first serve basis. Volunteer Tax Preparers must complete the training and certification testing provided online by the IRS. Tax Preparers will work directly with the client to prepare the tax return, and all returns receive “second set of eyes” Quality Review from another Certified Tax Preparer on the team. Client Greeters welcome the clients to our site, make sure the client has the needed documentation with them, and help to keep the operation running smoothly. Client Greeters are encouraged to attend the one-hour training, and are required to complete IRS online certification testing for ethical Standards of Conduct. VITA/TCE will provide training in conjunction with the AARP Tax-Aide training in January 2020 at the Ascension Lutheran Church, 1701 W Caley, 80120. Training for new Tax Preparers is Jan 13-15 and Jan 17 for new tax preparers 8:30am-4pm daily. A Training Plan is attached. Training for Client Greeters is Wed Jan 15 11am-Noon. VITA/TCE is staffed by over 80,000 volunteers and prepares more than 3.5 million returns. However, over 19 million Americans qualify for VITA/TCE services, and BIA is stepping up to help serve many who are also our core benefits recipients. If you are detail oriented, comfortable working directly with clients and computers/software, please consider joining our team as a volunteer Tax Preparer. If you are good with handling people who may feel stressed by their tax returns, please consider joining our team as a Client Greeter.

Lakewood, CO

3/5/20 2:00 PM + more

We welcome you to join Habitat Metro Denver’s incredible community of volunteers who dedicate thousands of hours of their time each year in support of affordable housing! Volunteer Orientations provide an overview of Habitat Metro Denver’s history, mission, and programs. You will learn about Habitat’s local and global impact and how you can make a difference! We'll talk about the different volunteer opportunities we offer, ranging from "Done in a Day" projects to ongoing, Core Volunteer positions for all skill levels throughout the organization. Whether you want to swing a hammer, work in a ReStore, support community events, or help in our office, you are critical to helping us build homes, change lives, and transform our community. Register at https://denver.volunteerhub.com/lp/training/ or contact us for more information.

Denver, CO

3/7/20 10:00 AM

Rocky Mountain STEAM Fest attracts 5,000+ attendees, so it takes a not-so-small village to pull it off. The event itself is Saturday, March 7th, 2020 and Sunday, March 8th from 10am-5PM at the Boulder County Fairgrounds . We need people to work the front entrance, direct traffic to the correct parking lots, help exhibitors with their booth activities, and provide other general support. In addition Friday March 6th, we need help stuffing tote bags, assembling boxes for Human Minecraft, and other prep work. And if someone wanted to help put up posters in the Denver/Front Range area, that would be awesome.You'll get a snack bag, volunteer t-shirt, certificate of hours (If needed) and a guaranteed good time! You can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4ba8a62ea6f49-2020

Longmont, CO

3/7/20 10:00 AM + more

Volunteer as a Class Assistant to support dancers with and without Parkinson's - These classes explore the power of dance, creativity and artistic expression and enable participants to discover new ways to move their bodies. Dance has the power to transform and heal – plus it’s fun! (learn more about the program at https://www.artasaction.org/reconnect/class/) Class Assistants help set up chairs, participate in class and keep a watchful eye on the dancers, noticing when they may need help moving chairs, finding a place in the room, etc. This volunteer will be a support person for the instructor, helping her be responsive as needs arise during class. This volunteer needs to be patient, good with people, able to anticipate needs and eager to jump in and help when its needed. They also need to enjoy dance (but no dance experience is required). Classes times/locations are: Mondays in Broomfield 12:00-1:15pm Colorado Conservatory of Dance 3001 Industrial Lane, #12, Broomfield North of Hwy 36 near Flatirons Mall Wednesdays in Arvada 2:30-3:45pm Apex Community Center 6842 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO across the street from the Arvada Center

Broomfield, CO

3/9/20 11:30 AM + more

We will organize and distribute pet food at Aurora Interfaith Community Services, on the second Wednesday of the month, from 11:30 am - 2 pm. Please arrive to set up at 11:30 am. We will set up outside, please dress accordingly. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. We depend on this volunteer role for pet food banks to run smoothly. Lifting is required (20-30 lbs). Thank you for volunteering with us to help families to keep their pets in their loving homes!

Aurora, CO

3/11/20 11:30 AM + more

Volunteer with Dinosaur Ridge! Dinosaur Ridge, a National Natural Landmark in Morrison and #1 fossil track site as ranked by paleontologists, is seeking volunteer interpretive guides, exhibit hall docents, as well as helpers for outreach & special events, board service and other roles. Come learn about the volunteer opportunities that are the best match for you on Friday, March 13 from 9-11am. This overview will introduce you to the history and exciting future plans for Dinosaur Ridge and how you can contribute your time and efforts to the organization. One hour of this orientation will be outdoors at our fossil sites on Dinosaur Ridge. RSVP is required. To RSVP or for more details, email Barbara Farley at volunteer@dinoridge.org. To learn more about the volunteer opportunities and to submit your volunteer application, visit http://dinoridge.org/support-dino-ridge/volunteer/

Golden, CO

3/13/20 9:00 AM + more

This volunteer opportunity is restricted to pre-assigned attendees.

Denver, CO

3/13/20 3:00 PM + more

Night Lights is a non-profit respite care organization that utilizes volunteers to provide respite for families with children who have special needs. Night Lights in Arvada is held the second Friday of each month from 5:30-10:00pm. Volunteers work 1:1 with kids ages 1 month-12 years or run activity rooms. All volunteers are background checked and receive training prior to working with kids. Dinner is served to volunteers each evening. No prior experience required - open to anyone with a heart for this population and their families!

Arvada, CO

3/13/20 5:30 PM + more

Have you ever wanted to learn more about trees, advocate for our urban forest, educate others, or help improve your community's tree canopy? Now is an excellent time to do just that... 2020 Community Forester Training - Registration Now Open! The Park People, in partnership with Denver Parks & Recreation, hosts the Community Forester training program to teach volunteers to become stewards of the urban forest. With the impending arrival of Emerald Ash Borer, there's never been a more critical time to help build a strong network of skilled and knowledgeable volunteer foresters! COMMUNITY FORESTER TRAINING SCHEDULE Trees 101 Sat, Mar 14, 9a-1p Planting & Health Sat, Apr 04, 9a-1p Pruning Sat, May 09, 9a-1p Identification Sat, Jun 06, 9a-1p Volunteer Leadership & Community Engagement Sat, June 27, 9a-12p Sign Up TODAY by calling The Park People at: 303.722.6262 Registration deadline: March 4th... Apply today as class size is limited and fills up quickly! Classes are $25 ea. With advance registration, you may attend all five for $100. To become a Community Forester, participants must complete all five sessions. However, individuals may take Trees 101 and at least one other class to become a Tree Steward. For more information on each workshop visit: www.TheParkPeople.org

Denver, CO

3/14/20 9:00 AM + more

Please join us in distributing pet food at Ecumenical Social Ministries in Colorado Springs. We are there on the third Monday from 12:30-3:00pm (but please arrive at 12:00pm to help us set up) and pet food distributions are typically held outside. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. We depend on this volunteer role for pet food banks to run smoothly. Lifting is required (20-30 lbs). Thank you for volunteering with us to help families to keep their pets in their loving homes!

Colorado Springs, CO

3/16/20 12:00 PM + more

We'll organize and distribute pet food at OUR Center (Outreach United Resource Center, Inc.) in Longmont the third Tuesday of each month. We will be outside. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. We depend on this volunteer role for pet food banks to run smoothly. Lifting is required (20-30 lbs). Thank you for volunteering with us to help families to keep their pets in their loving homes!

Longmont, CO

3/17/20 8:30 AM + more

We welcome you to join Habitat Metro Denver’s incredible community of volunteers who dedicate thousands of hours of their time each year in support of affordable housing! Volunteer Orientations provide an overview of Habitat Metro Denver’s history, mission, and programs. You will learn about Habitat’s local and global impact and how you can make a difference! We'll talk about the different volunteer opportunities we offer, ranging from "Done in a Day" projects to ongoing, Core Volunteer positions for all skill levels throughout the organization. Whether you want to swing a hammer, work in a ReStore, support community events, or help in our office, you are critical to helping us build homes, change lives, and transform our community. Register at https://denver.volunteerhub.com/lp/training/ or contact us for more information.

Lakewood, CO

3/18/20 10:30 AM

The Network’s Training Team implements an annual schedule of training and oversees other opportunities to share information in conjunction with the Networking Team. The Team will work with the board liaison to attain approval of topics and expenditures and with the Marketing Team to produce and distribute registration forms and flyers, listserv announcements, registration information and reminders. Develops an annual schedule of events, including core topics offered annually, to be presented to the board each year. Conducts at least twelve paid training events (half and full-day) annually. In 2017 we conducted 24 Conducts periodic lunch-n-learns, webinars and social/networking events. Appoints a Point of Contact from the Team to arrange each event—speaker, content, location, logistics, marketing, etc.

Denver, CO

3/18/20 4:00 PM + more