Volunteer opportunities Adaptive Sports Association is seeking volunteers to lead and assist with programs for individuals with disabilities. Volunteers assist with whitewater rafting, flat-water canoeing and kayaking, rock climbing, cycling and camping. Training is provided. Fill out a volunteer intake form online at www. asadurango.com/volunteer-forms.
Animas Museum is seeking volunteers to help with special events, educational programs, the front desk, docents, gardening and maintenance. To volunteer, contact Cheryl Bryant at (970) 2477972 or email cbryant@animasmuseum.org. Annie’s Orphans is seeking volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks, including dog walkers, dog house builders, event coordinators and much more. Learn more about fostering animals through the nonprofit organization. All volunteers must fill out an application available online at www.anniesk9orphans.org/volunteer-1.
Durango Arts Center is seeking volunteers to assist with special events, including the Durango Autumn Arts Festival. Volunteers can fill out a form online at www.durangoarts.org.
Durango Botanic Gardens needs volunteers for garden maintenance every Saturday morning from May through September, normally from 8-10 a.m. Bring your own gloves, hat, water, hand trowel and small pruners to participate. The Gardens are located around the Durango Library and can also be accessed from the River Trail. For more opportunities, see information at www.durangobotanicgardens. org/membership/volunteer.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado is seeking volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks internally as well as individuals available to mentor youth in the community. To get involved, see more information at www.bbig. org/volunteers-needed. Community Connections is seeking volunteers and board members. The organization also needs individuals to assist during the holiday season to help with the annual Festival of Trees & Wreaths. Contact Laura Alsum at laura@cci-colorado.org. Durango Adult Education Center is seeking volunteers to assist with special events and experienced teachers to help with tutoring programs in one-on-one and group settings. To get involved, contact Libby Baumchen at lbaumchen@durangoadulted.org.
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Durango Food Bank is seeking volunteers to support community programs and services provided by the organization. Fill out an application online at www. durangoareafoodbank.org.
Durango Playfest is seeking volunteers for the upcoming festival on Aug. 1-7. The organization has positions for ticket takers at play readings, event set-up and clean-up, hospitality volunteers and couriers. To volunteer, please reach out to mandy@durangoplayfest.org.
