Chinese culture, sport, food, entertainment, and natural wonders come together at this year’s Colorado Springs International Dragon Boat Festival. Join us at Quail Lake for a full day of dragon boat races. The world’s fastest growing water sport is just another reason to get outside and enjoy the local sights and attractions. The festival features the quintessential MLDB festival areas, such as Health and Wellness Village, Athletes’ Village, and Food Truck Bazaar, this event will give participants, new and experienced, a dragon boat experience with a Western flair. Spend a fun-filled, summer day with us at Quail Lake as we welcome paddlers, outdoor enthusiasts, and families. A celebration of ancient sport and nature await you. Lunch, refreshments and a shirt will be provided to all volunteers! Volunteers are needed for the following roles: Boat Marshalls: On the dock assisting paddlers with getting in and out of boats. This position should be filled by people who are comfortable around water. Results Runners: Post results from the Timing Officials at the Registration Headquarters. This position requires neat handwriting. Team Marshalls: Assist the Marshalling Manager in ensuring that all teams are ready to load into boats at the correct time to maintain smooth running of the races. Crowd Control: Ensure one-way flow of traffic from the Marshalling Area after boats are unloaded. Morning, afternoon, and all-day shifts are available! Please email us at ops@gwnevents.com to register! You can learn more about this exciting event on our website!

Colorado Springs, CO

8/24/19 7:00 AM

Join us Saturday, August 24, from 8:00am to 3:30pm to build a new home for a local Denver family. Never picked up a hammer before? Don't fret! Our staff will teach you what you need to know. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and commit to the full day. Tasks could include framing walls, putting up siding, installing doors and trim, painting, and more! At the end of the day, you will see the direct, tangible impact of your hard work.

Denver, CO

8/24/19 8:00 AM

We will organize and distribute pet food at Colorado City Recreation Center, in partnership with Sangre de Cristo Volunteers for Community. The human food bank is open 9:30 am - 11:30 am, we'll start setting up at 9:00 am. We will be 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!

Colorado City, CO

8/24/19 9:00 AM + more

Extreme Community Makeover (ECM) is designed to invite volunteers into a partnership with residents of specific Denver neighborhoods to complete home and neighborhood improvement projects. These projects include graffiti removal, landscaping, painting, yard work, or other projects identified bythe residents. Groups such as churches, companies, families, organizations, and schools may participate, and individuals can get involved. Equally important as the fences that are built are the relationships being built-between the volunteers and community members, among the neighbors on a block, and between the community and resources in their neighborhood. *If interested in signing up a team, please email the opportunity leader before signing up.

Denver, CO

8/24/19 9:00 AM

Colorado Springs, CO

8/24/19 9:00 AM + more

Can you come help us for a few hours in our warehouse? We need help sorting new donations. Lifting is required. Please sign up for an upcoming "Warehouse Open House Workday". Our warehouse is in Englewood. Thanks! Sign Up here: https://signup.com/go/sYvppOP More info: This is a Warehouse "Open House-Style" Volunteer Day. Come help us in the warehouse! We'll be sorting donations, building packing lists for pet food banks, and organizing the Share Program (supplies for animal rescues) rooms. It's a perfect opportunity if you have volunteered with us before to meet other volunteers and, or to come learn about how to volunteer with us in the warehouse. Lifting is required. Please wear closed-toed shoes, and dress for the weather. The warehouse is chilly in the winter and toasty in the summer. If the door is locked or you get lost, please call our Warehouse Manager Amanda (who is leading the volunteer days) at 720-255-7283. The warehouse address is 2830 S. Zuni St, Englewood. Thank you for joining us in this very important role. **If you're under 18, a parent or guardian must attend with you. No children under 10 please.**

Englewood, CO

8/24/19 9:00 AM + more

Tutor one child, one hour a week 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. Join Children's Literacy Center in the fight against illiteracy...One Child At a Time! Call for more information at (719) 471-8672 or visit, www.childrensliteracycenter.org.

Denver, CO

8/24/19 10:00 AM + more

On the Fourth Saturday of most months, 11 AM - 1 PM, we will organize and distribute pet food at Food Bank for Larimer County in Loveland. Please arrive to set up at 10:15am. Most months we will be 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!

Loveland, CO

8/24/19 10:30 AM + more

#Passport2Freedom Gala Event Volunteers (1 day) Global Orphan Prevention's first annual black-tie gala, #Passport2Freedom is a fundraising event that will support a Girl’s Empowerment Center in Nepal reducing the 25% of adolescent girls that are trafficked to orphan homes and brothels each year, as well as seed their Anti-Child Trafficking Awareness Program here in Denver. About the Event: AT THIS BLACK-TIE AFFAIR, GUESTS WILL BE SUBMERGED THROUGH AN EXPERIENTIAL EVENT, WHERE YOUR SENSORY CHANNELS WILL BE ACTIVATED, CREATING AN EMOTIONAL CONNECTION TO THE CAUSE. Guests will be treated to delicacies and libations from around the world while visiting creative art installations that educate on what it takes for our girls to be free, earning you a stamp in your passport. Volunteer Description: The Gala Planning Committee is looking for volunteers to assist with day-of responsibilities for the #Passport2Freedom Gala on Saturday, August 24 th at The Cable Center - Great Daniels Hall. Below are some of the volunteer positions we are looking to fill. Dinner will be provided for all volunteer shifts. Event Set Up Time: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Attire: Casual Description: Assist gala committee members with set up of the event including moving boxes and supplies, setting tables and artwork displays. Auction Support Staff Time: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Attire: Formal Description: Assist gala committee members with silent auction including mobile app support and checkout Catering Support Staff Time: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Attire: Black pants and black button down/blouse Description: Assist restaurant and catering teams with service of food and clean-up of used guest tables and service area. Exhibit Support Staff/Clean Up Time: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Attire: Formal Description: Assist gala committee members with Exhibits including guest experience and Passport stamps Registration/Clean Up Time: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Attire: Formal Description: Assist gala committee with checking in guests and managing the coat check during the event. Will also assist staff with tear down and clean-up of event. TO APPLY: Please email Lara Smedley at lara@smedleyevents.com with your contact information and desired volunteer position you would like to fill for the #Passport2Freedom Gala on Saturday, August 24th. Learn more at: http://www.globalorphanprevention.org/passport2freedom

Denver, CO

8/24/19 3:00 PM

We will organize and distribute pet food at the Action Center in Lakewood on the fourth Monday of the month from 10am-12pm. Please arrive to set up at 9:15am. We will set up outside (east side of building) unless weather is poor, 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!

Lakewood, CO

8/26/19 9:30 AM + more

The Alamosa Food Bank will be held on the last Monday of the month from 12 pm til 2 pm. We will set up in the parking lot at La Puente's Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley, in Alamosa. 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!

Alamosa, CO

8/26/19 11:30 AM + more

The Young Leaders is a diverse group of individuals dedicated to giving back to the single-parent families of Warren Village through energetically building community awareness, providing superior volunteer support, and creatively raising funds. This group is hosting an event for young professionals that are interested in networking in the nonprofit community, learning more about Warren Village, or partaking in our professional development training. See more details below! OPEN HOUSE | 5:45-6:30 PM Network with other young professionals while learning more about Warren Village’s Two-Generation (2Gen) approach to ending the cycle of poverty and how you can help. Come meet Warren Village Young Leaders and staff! Wine • Appetizers • Networking • Meet Warren Village Alumni PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING | 6:30 – 7:30 PM In this interactive demonstration, participants will be introduced to the power of using structure to organize their thoughts and ideas quickly, and answer questions on the spot. Walk out of this taste of Think on Your Feet® with communication tips that you can apply right away to present ideas clearly, concisely and memorably. Prosper in unplanned communication situations. Remember to bring your business card to be eligible for a prize drawing! To SIGN UP, please call or email Molly Barfuss, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at mbarfuss@warrenvillage.org. *Suggested donation upon entry*

Denver, CO

8/26/19 5:45 PM

We have up to 2+ openings available ASAP for new Fort Logan Gift Shop volunteers. Shifts available (alone or paired with other volunteers) will be within the hours of 9AM-12:30 PM, 12:30-3 PM, or 9AM-3 PM, weekdays only, and fill-in/backup options available as well. Must provide your own transportation to and from our site. This position requires dedication, involvement on our volunteer board (additional 1x monthly meeting), and there is an option to do some shopping off grounds at times for shop needs. Desirable but not required skills include: good customer service, basic math ability, good collaboration with others, retail experience, and being a "people person". Must be 18 years or older. Background check, medical clearance, and orientation are required. This is non-clinical service position which offers some client contact outside of the treatment units. A 6 month-1 year commitment or longer is preferred as well.

Denver, CO

8/27/19 9:00 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.

Denver, CO

8/29/19 9:30 AM + more

We will organize and distribute pet food at Lynn Gardens Baptist Church, in Pueblo, on the last Thursday of the month. 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!

Pueblo, CO

8/29/19 10:30 AM + more

Are you passionate about working with teens? Do you want to build community and engage students in service? We have openings for Summit Guide positions in Jefferson County and in central Denver! A Summit Guide is CYL's name for an adult mentor who helps facilitate CYL's leadership curriculum twice a month during the school year and engages students in service to their community. Want to learn more? See all the details below! _____________________________________________________________ Colorado Young Leaders (CYL) Summit Guide Job Description CYL Mission & Vision Our mission is to develop young people's leadership skills through our dynamic leadership process; to inspire a sense of adventure through meaningful service-learning opportunities in the local community, and to create a community for young people to live out their discovered skills and passions. Our vision is a world that defines a new generational leader; a young person with a clear passion & purpose, a heart for others, and a desire to get the most out of life. Position Description: Reporting to the Program Director, Summit Guide (SG) will be responsible for the operational success of their selected student chapter. As a CYL Summit Guide, you will be responsible for coordinating and guiding high school students through the CYL Summit Program and engaging them in CYL service activities. You will work with high school students to explore leadership and service. You will facilitate Leadership Exploration Meetings using the provided CYL Leadership Curriculum, plan and lead Service Adventures and build relationships with students in order to increase their engagement in CYL activities. Each Chapter has a goal of 25 consistent students, and you will have the opportunity to work with a CYL Staff to recruit new students and welcome them into your CYL Chapter. Each Chapter is comprised of students from various backgrounds and experiences. Summit Guides are the main student contact points for CYL, and you have the flexibility to develop your Chapter(s) to meet the needs of your student personalities. Your ultimate task is to create a safe community where high school students can explore their passions for leadership and service. Hours Flexible! Approximately 10-15 hours/month Two Leadership Exploration Meetings a month with the determined chapter Weekly communication with students and parents on an as needed basis Attendance at monthly Summit Guide meetings (short in-person or conference call with other Summit Guides and CYL staff) 4+ hours of service per month (varies through the year depending on Service Adventure calendar Stipend $200/month Background Check required annually, $25 is deducted from your first stipend check Responsibilities Attend annual Summit Guide Retreat (don’t worry, it’s fun and we feed you!) Facilitate two Leadership Exploration Meeting per month Lead or attend at least five Service Adventures per year (flexible) Identify Individual Volunteer Opportunities for students in your geographic area Maintain consistent communication with students and Program Director Assist in recruiting and cultivating new CYL chapter members Specific Weekly Activities: Check CYL email 2 times/week (at least) Answer student emails within 3 days Answer student texts within 1 day (even if to just say you’ll follow up at a later time) Answer student voicemails within 1 day, or ask Program Director to follow up if you do not have time Qualifications: This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual looking to contribute to and further develop a youth leadership program through direct service to high school students. Minimum of three years of undergraduate work or equivalent experience An evident excitement for our mission and engaging with our Young Leaders Ability to demonstrate a strong camaraderie and trust with our Young Leaders Available 15 hours/month throughout the year, and willing to invest more time in individual relationships with our Young Leaders Proficient in using technology as a communication and social media tool Strength with engaging young people in our mission, through recruiting, managing, teaching, and retaining individuals and teams, empowering them to elevate their interest in our community and our non-profit community Understanding of (and/or willingness to learn) about our Leadership Themes, Service Adventures, and Summit Program Excellent verbal and written communication skills Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to and passion for CYL's mission

Englewood, CO

8/29/19 6:00 PM + more

The Broncos Game Food Recovery Volunteer helps We Don’t Waste collect food from the 141 suites at the football stadium after each Broncos home game. This essential position ensures that all available food is recovered and can be efficiently distributed to community agencies serving the hungry the day after the game. Key Responsibilities: Work in teams to recover food from stadium after Broncos home games Move quickly from suite to suite gathering food Be available for a 4-6 hour block of time Qualifications: Patience, flexibility, problem-solving ability, able to lift 20 - 40 pounds. Must be at least 16 years of age. Time commitment: Please note that the sign up times listed refer to the scheduled game start times, but we don't ask volunteers to arrive until the 3rd quarter. Must be able to commit to staying at the stadium until all food is recovered. Shifts available at all home games. Location: Bronco's Field at Mile High Stadium

Denver, CO

8/29/19 7:30 PM

Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry - Volunteers are needed every Friday to help unload and sort food in the mornings between 8:30-12:30. In the afternoon from 12:30-4:30 you can assist with distributing food to clients, loading vehicles and clean up. Please e-mail volunteer@covcupboard.org to confirm date is available.

Greenwood Village, CO

8/30/19 8:30 AM + more

Pack Food Totes Great for groups or individuals looking to spend about 1.5 hours with us. We accept individual 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 ~600, 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

9/13/19 10:00 AM + 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

9/4/19 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

9/4/19 10:30 AM + more

Tutor one child, two hours a week and make a difference in their life! No prior teaching or tutoring experience is required. Training is provided online or in person using the highly effective Peak Reader curricula, and a trained site coordinator is always available during the tutoring sessions. Join Children's Literacy Center in the fight against illiteracy...One Child At a Time! Call for more information at (719) 471-8672 opt. 2 or visit, www.childrensliteracycenter.org.

Denver, CO

9/4/19 4:30 PM + more

We'll organize the pet food and distribute pet food. NOTE: We will distribute out of the parking lot that is north of the new Bienvenidos Food Bank on Pecos on the corner of Pecos and West 39th Ave. (Bienvenidos Food Bank is at 3810 Pecos in Denver) 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!

Denver, CO

9/5/19 9:30 AM + more

Volunteer opportunities available to serve as a volunteer buddy for 3-hours with a friend with special needs. Your help will not only give our friends with disabilities a fund experience, but will give their parents a night to rest. No experience is needed as we have experts onsite to help in any way. The sole job of the volunteer buddy is to make the evening fun and safe by playing adaptive sports, doing crafts, and encouraging your buddy with special needs while he or she sings karaoke. This is a very easy way to give back and frankly, an incredibly fun way to spend a Friday night. We are faith based and do conclude our events with a chapel session, but we are open to people of all faiths and backgrounds to volunteer with us. So please join us as we offer a place of belonging to our friends with special needs all while giving their families a night of rest and support. All questions can be directed to info@allstarsclub.org.

Lakewood, CO

9/6/19 5:30 PM

Extreme Community Makeover (ECM) is designed to invite volunteers into a partnership with residents of specific Denver neighborhoods to complete home and neighborhood improvement projects. These projects include graffiti removal, landscaping, painting, yard work, or other projects identified bythe residents. Groups such as churches, companies, families, organizations, and schools may participate, and individuals can get involved. Equally important as the fences that are built are the relationships being built-between the volunteers and community members, among the neighbors on a block, and between the community and resources in their neighborhood. *If interested in signing up a team, please email the opportunity leader before signing up.

Denver, CO

9/7/19 9:00 AM

Tutor one child, one houra week and make a difference in their life! No prior teaching or tutoring experience is required. Training is provided online or in person using the highly effective Peak Reader curricula, and a trained site coordinator is always available during the tutoring sessions. Join Children's Literacy Center in the fight against illiteracy...One Child At a Time! Call for more information at (719) 471-8672 opt. 2 or visit, www.childrensliteracycenter.org.

Aurora, CO

9/7/19 10:30 AM + more

Mirror Image Arts needs a friendly and responsible volunteer to handle registrations and check in at our Gala on September 7th! Responsibilities include running check in and check out, and handling credit cards for the donations and auction items. The event is from 5-9p, but we need you starting at 4pm. Please respond to Joe Hickman at joe.hickman@gates.com if you are interested.

Denver, CO

9/7/19 4:00 PM

I am currently looking for board members for Beauty from Ashes Resource Center for the September 2019-September 2020 term. The positions available are president, vice president, secretary, trafficking survivor board, outreach team, and fundraising team. If you are interested I can send you an email with the board member application and commitment expectations. Requirements: 18+ years old Must attend 3 out of 4 board meetings per year Must be willing to connect with board members on your specific committee every 2-3 months over the phone or in person based on needs of the nonprofit

Littleton, CO

9/7/19 7:00 PM + more

Assist with stations at a Raising Kindness event and help children and families complete projects, set up and clean up.

Centennial, CO

9/8/19 12:00 PM + more

We'll meet at Denver Inner City Parish (DICP) Food Bank, located at 1212 Mariposa, Denver for this pet food bank. This pet food bank is typically on the second Wednesday of the month. We open at 9:30, and will start setting up at 9. DICP opens at 9, but we'll just ask people to wait until 9:30 for the pet food bank. It will usually be outside, but in bad weather, we can move inside. Please expect to lift up to 50 lbs (though there will always be two people, so we can help each other). The pet food bank will be held outside on the southeast corner of the building, toward the back. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. We depend on this volunteer role for pet food banks to run smoothly. Thank you for volunteering with us to help families to keep their pets in their loving homes! Please call or text if need help finding us: (720) 441-3111. Email is eileen@coloradopetpantry.org.

Denver, CO

9/11/19 9:00 AM + more