Volunteer with Spark

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Volunteer with Spark!

Senior Companion Volunteers Visits The Senior Companion Program engages individuals 55+ years old to realize the independence of older adults in their home and as a team, continue to be vibrant, contributing members of our communities. Mental Wellness Program- Volunteer Therapist Our Mental Wellness Program matches licensed and insured mental health practitioners (or those seeking licensure under supervision) with low income Coloradoans who lack access to mental health care.

Mental Wellness Program- Volunteer Clinical Supervisor Volunteer Supervisors needed for licensure candidates and graduate interns.

Harvest Pack Volunteer Fight hunger in your local community with Harvest Pack! Volunteers pack meals at volunteer service day events. Events have been altered to safely accommodate volunteers, while adhering to social distancing and PPE requirements. Find out more on our website and sign up to pack meals for those in need today! Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Since 1971, RSVP, an AmeriCorps Senior program and one of the largest volunteer efforts in the nation for people 55 and over, has matched older adults who are willing to help with local organizations on the front lines of meeting community needs. Food insecurity will be the focus area of service for Spark' s RSVP program in 7 Colorado Counties. See all current RSVP volunteer opportunities here. Visit our Volunteer Page here to Sign Up or Express Interest.

Mental Health Volunteers Needed

The Spark the Change Colorado ' s Mental Wellness Program provides free, short-term counseling to low-income communities in hopes of reducing barriers in receiving mental health. Last year, the Mental Wellness Program provided services to over 1,200 clients throughout the state of Colorado. We are seeking licensed Mental Health (or candidates for licensure) volunteers to provide mental health services on-site through our host site partner locations (schools, shelters, churches, community organizations) or in a private practice setting. Finding mental health care or therapy can be a difficult process for many. Barriers include:

Financial inability

Lack of insurance coverage

Barriers around marginalized identities such as: race, language barriers, gender, sexuality, etc.

Reluctance due to negative stigma surrounding mental health issues and therapy Volunteering is flexible, and requires a minimum of just 4 hours per month. Volunteer benefits include:

The opportunity to reach new and diverse clientele

Free continuing education and networking opportunities

Free clinical supervision for those seeking licensure

The opportunity to give back to your community and provide a muchneeded service to those who have barriers to accessing care If you are interested in learning more about becoming a mental health volunteer or if you have any other questions, please contact Lizette Chavez at LChavez@sparkthechangecolorado.org.