2014 United Way Volunteer Resource Guide by United Way of Larimer County

UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY’S

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Your guide to volunteering in Northern Colorado

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Inside This Guide Organization Listings* Animals and Environment ��..6 Arts and Culture ��12 Government Programs ��18 Health and Wellness ��23 Hunger and Homelessness ��28 Individuals with Disabilities ��32 Resources and Services ��36 Seniors ��40 Women and Families ��42 Youth and Families ��45 Businesses Committed to Volunteering ��27 Community Hero Awards ��17 Disaster Volunteering ��31 Youth and Family Volunteering ��49 Index of Organization Listings ��53 *Organizations are listed under the category of the populations they serve.

CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Wondering how you can make a difference in your community? These are current volunteer needs we have in Larimer County. For more up-to-date information contact United Way of Larimer County’s Volunteer Center by calling 2-1-1 or (970) 407-7066 or visit our web site at www.uwaylc.org.

How to Use This Guide Organization Name Contact Information Includes address, contact name, phone numbe, e-mail, and web addresses.

Description A brief description of the organization, including general needs.

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Colorado State Parks 1313 Sherman Street, Suite 618 Denver, CO 80203 www.parks.state.co.us Vicki Leigh (303) 866-3203, Ext. 4355 vicki.leigh@state.co.us

= Need for Bilingual Volunteers = Accepts Youth Volunteers = Accepts Court Ordered Volunteers

Colorado State Parks provides extraordinary visitor service and remarkable stewardship to natural resources. Volunteers are needed throughout the state to support both short and long-term volunteer events and special projects. Individual opportunities include campground host, volunteer naturalist, and visitor center host. Possible group opportunities include National Public Lands Day, Eagle Scout projects, tree plant

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2014-2015 Northern Colorado’s Volunteer Resource Guide is produced by the Fort Collins Coloradoan. Layout and design by Matt Varns. Published June 2014 in the Coloradoan. Content provided by United Way of Larmier County and Member Organizations. While information is as accurate as possible at press time, please check with organizations to confirm information.

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Dear Community Members, Why should you volunteer? When we take the time out of our busy lives to help others, the benefits can be enormous. The right volunteer match can ignite a personal passion, help you meet new friends, learn new skills, and maybe even advance your career. Volunteering can also help protect your mental and physical health. Every day, United Way of Larimer County is working to decrease poverty and increase prosperity so that all people in our community have the opportunity for a better life. But, we couldn’t do what we do without the involvement of thousands of people in our community who volunteer their time to help their neighbors and make a difference. The Northern Colorado Volunteer Resource Guide acts as a matchmaker for citizens interested in volunteering and community organizations that need help. The following pages will help you find volunteer opportunities that fit your passions, interests, and schedule. In addition, I encourage you to utilize the year-round resources available through United Way to find the volunteer opportunity UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY’S that’s right for you. Visit our website at www.UnitedWayofLarimerCounty.org and sign up for our email updates. You can also call United Way 2-1-1 to get connected to volunteer projects throughout the year.

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Special thanks to the sponsors of this guide: Bohemian Foundation, Colorado State University, and the Fort Collins Coloradoan.

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Each of us has something to give. Give what you can, and do it together. Because together, we can change Larimer County for good.

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Thanks for all you do to LIVE UNITED!

Gordan Thibedeau United Way of Larimer County Your guide to volunteering in Northern Colorado President & CEO

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UNITED FOR LASTING CHANGE United Way improves lives right here in Larimer County. We are committed to decreasing poverty and increasing prosperity so that all people in Larimer County have the opportunity for a better life. We bring together people and organizations from all across the community to drive lasting change in the areas of Education, Income, and Health – the building blocks for a better life.

EDUCATION

Helping youth succeed in school and life.

INCOME

Helping families become financially stable and independent.

HEALTH

Creating a more stable community by meeting basic needs.

Education, Income, and Health are inextricably linked. A good education leads to more employment opportunities, parents with good jobs are better able to provide stability for their families, and kids are more likely to succeed if they are healthy and well-fed when they enter the classroom. We invite you to join us. Together, we can accomplish more than any single person or organization can do alone. Together, we’re changing Larimer County for good.

WWW.UNITEDWAYOFLARIMERCOUNTY.ORG • 970.407.7000

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UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY’S

2-1-1 YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTION TO RESOURCES

When you need answers about how to get help or give help, call 2-1-1. United Way’s 2-1-1 call center utilizes highlytrained, local community specialists to quickly and efficiently connect you with available services and resources in the community to help in whatever situation you are facing. People call 2-1-1 for: Crisis hotlines Food and clothing Housing and utility assistance Aging services Disaster recovery Mental health services Health and medical needs

Legal and tax assistance Substance abuse services Support groups Volunteer opportunities Donation referrals Much more

To access United Way’s 2-1-1: • • • •

Dial 2-1-1 or 970-407-7066 from any phone Visit www.UnitedWayofLarimerCounty.org Download our Colorado 2-1-1 mobile app Follow us on Twitter at @UnitedWayLC211 for the latest updates

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Animals and Environment

Below are agencies in Larimer County that have a need for volunteers. For more up-to-date and detailed information about volunteer opportunities with animals and the environment, please contact United Way of Larimer County by calling 2-1-1 or (970) 407-7066, or visiting www.uwaylc.org/volunteer.

2nd Chance Vizsla Rescue, Inc. City of Fort Collins - Natural Areas Department 1017 Eggleston Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.2ndchancevizslarescue.org Rita Prindle (970) 568-9042 spunki_61981@yahoo.com 2nd Chance Vizsla Rescue provides a safe shelter for the abandoned and abused Vizsla, offering additional support to animal rescue organizations that handle stray or surrendered Vizslas in need of care due to natural disasters or other emergencies. Volunteers are needed to help with dog rescue, rehabilitation, and the foster care process. Youth volunteers ages 16+ unsupervised.

Animal House Rescue & Grooming 1104 West Vine Drive Fort Collins, CO 80521 www.animalhousehelp.org Kim Clarkson (970) 224-3647 volunteer@animalhousehelp.org Animal House Rescue & Grooming decreases the euthanasia rate of adoptable animals by collaborating with overpopulated and under-served shelters; providing the community with education, information and outreach; and providing adoption opportunities for homeless animals and giving them what they need most: time to find their forever homes. Volunteers are needed seven days a week to assist with dog walking, puppy and dog fostering, front desk work, fundraising, grant writing, adoption events, and animal care. Youth volunteers ages 10+ supervised. Each youth volunteer must be accompanied by at least one adult. Court-ordered volunteers must be ages 18+.

PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 www.fcgov.com/naturalareas Susan Schafer (970) 416-2480 sschafer@fcgov.com

City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department conserves and enhances lands with existing or potential natural area values, lands that serve as community separators, agricultural lands, and lands with scenic values. Conservation of natural habitats and features is the highest priority while providing education and recreation for the Fort Collins community. Master Naturalist volunteers lead educational nature programs for all ages after extensive training. Master Naturalist Assistants provide a helping hand to Master Naturalists during school field trips. Volunteer Ranger Assistants respond to visitor questions and monitor natural areas. Adopt-A-Natural Area volunteers visit a natural area monthly and pick up litter for one year. Gardeners help care for the native plant demonstration gardens at the Natural Areas office. One-day field projects will be open to the public April-November.

City of Fort Collins - Parks Department 413 South Bryan Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80521 www.fcgov.com/parks Carol Rankin (970) 221-6261 crankin@fcgov.com

The City of Fort Collins Parks Department provides safe, accessible and inviting parks and public spaces where quality of place, service and stewardship meet. Volunteers are needed to assist with various seasonal and ongoing park maintenance projects throughout the park system including onetime projects and several park and trail adoption programs. Background check required. Youth volunteers ages 2-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised.

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City of Loveland Parks and Recreation 500 East Third Street, Ste 200 Loveland, CO 80537 www.cityofloveland.org Volunteer Coordinator (970) 962-2675 volunteers@cityofloveland.org The City of Loveland is a vibrant community surrounded by natural beauty and strives to provide a positive atmosphere where residents and businesses can prosper. Volunteers are needed as environmental education guides, helping with snow removal, coaches for youth athletics, firefighters, senior police, chaplains for the police department, and as assistants at the Rialto Theatre, Loveland Library, Loveland Museum/Gallery and Senior Center. Youth volunteers age 13+ supervised are welcome to volunteer with environmental programs.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife 6060 Broadway Denver, CO 80216 http://cpw.state.co.us Vicki Leigh (303) 291-7299 vicki.leigh@state.co.us Colorado Parks and Wildlife perpetuates the wildlife resources of the state to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources. Volunteers are needed throughout the state to support both short and long-term volunteer events and special projects. Individual opportunities include campground host, volunteer naturalist, and visitor center host. Possible group opportunities include National Public Lands Day, Eagle Scout projects, tree plantings, restoration projects, and trail building. Parks in the northern area are Barr Lake, Boyd Lake, Eldorado Canyon, Jackson Lake, Lory, North Sterling, State Forest, and St. Vrain. Volunteers who contribute 48+ hours will receive a free Colorado State Parks pass. Youth volunteers ages 13+ unsupervised.

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Volunteers are also needed 10am-2pm, the last Saturday of every month for Service Saturday Events to aid staff in performing service activities. Activities vary each month and range from invasive species removal to weeding of the organic garden. Group service projects are also welcome and vary depending on the project. Youth volunteers ages 10-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised.

Denkai Animal Sanctuary 217 1st Street Eaton, CO 80615 www.denkaisanctuary.org Denise Ellington (970) 352-5330 volunteer@denkaisanctuary.org

Denkai Animal Sanctuary promotes healthy environments in which people and animals interact and connect through applied environmental and educational programs to cultivate mental and physical health. Volunteers are needed in all areas including: animal socializing, handling, behavior training and care; pen cleaning; office work; grant writing; educational program development and execution; fundraising and development activities; and sustainable living practices including repair of solar panels, gardening, and shelter building for animals. Volunteers are needed in Fort Collins and Loveland for weekend mobile adoptions, to pick up food donations, to recruit hay donations, and for daily help at the Denkai Adoption Center located in Eaton. Veterinarians, both large and small animal, are also needed. Times are flexible. Youth volunteers ages 5-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised.

Duncan’s Place, A Cat Sanctuary 742 South Edinburgh Drive Loveland, CO 80537 www.duncansplace.org Cathy Campbell (970) 214-2233 duncansplace@yahoo.com

Colorado State University - Environmental Learning Center

Duncan’s Place, A Cat Sanctuary helps both felines and humans find harmonious solutions to live and learn together and is committed to promoting a lifelong bond between people and their cats. Volunteers are needed to help with errands, promotional events, grant writing, fundraising, donations management, and to open their heart and home to foster cats in their homes. Youth volunteers ages 13-16 supervised, 17+ unsupervised.

2400 South County Road 9 Fort Collins, CO 80526 www.csuelc.org

Estes Valley Recreation and Park District

Brett Bruyere (970) 491-1661 elc@csuelc.org Our mission is to connect people with nature by facilitating educational, inclusive, and safe experiences in the natural environment and to advance the field of environmental education through sound research and practice. Education volunteers assist in leading and planning environmental programs for community and school groups. Volunteer Trail Rangers walk the trail system and complete as-needed work, such as minor trail maintenance, pruning, replacing boards on foot bridges, and interacting with visitors on the trail.

PO Box 1379 Estes Park, CO 80517 www.evrpd.com Gregg Farmer (970) 586-8191 ext 5 gregg@evrpd.com

Estes Valley Recreation and Park District provides quality recreation programs and facilities for residents and visitors to the Estes Valley. Volunteers are needed for youth and adult programs and special outdoor projects. Youth volunteers 1416 supervised and 17+ unsupervised.

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Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay/Neuter Clinic

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2321 East Mulberry Street, Unit 1 Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.FCCRSNC.org

5887 South Taft Hill Road Fort Collins, CO 80526 www.larimer.org/solidwaste

Hilary Allen (970) 484-8516 hilary@fccrsnc.org

Rose Watson (970) 498-5772 rwatson@larimer.org

The Fort Collins Cat Rescue and Spay/Neuter Clinic is dedicated to the well-being of all cats and dogs in our community with emphasis on preventing pet overpopulation and on the sheltering and placement of surrendered or abandoned cats into loving, permanent homes. Volunteers are needed seven days a week. Many different volunteer opportunities are available including assisting with cat care and feeding, shelter cleaning, foster care, fundraising, adoption counseling, outreach and special events, vaccination and spay/neuter clinics, and our Kibble Supply Program. Youth volunteers ages 14+ unsupervised.

Larimer County Solid Waste provides Larimer County residents with responsible disposal, environmental protection, resource management, recycling and education. The Garbage Garage Education Center provides information, tours, outreach, and resources to assist in the department’s goals. Volunteers are needed as tour guides, office assistants, Garbage Garage Education Center attendants, Recycling Ambassadors, event coordinators, and activity and camp assistants. Training provided. Youth volunteers ages 12+ supervised.

Friends of Happy Heart Farm 2820 West Elizabeth Street Fort Collins, CO 80521 www.happyheartfriends.org Claudia DeMarco (970) 988-3464 claudia@happyheartfriends.org To sustain a production and teaching farm that supports families and farmers. Volunteers are needed to help with office and clerical work, fundraising events, staffing booths at community events, marketing, and Board of Directors. Youth volunteers ages 16 - 18 supervised.

Friends of Lory State Park PO Box 11 Bellvue, CO 80512 www.http://loryfriends.org/ Mick Syzek (970) 235-2045 mjsyzek2383@comcast.net Friends of Lory State Park is dedicated to the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the Park. The Friends group serves as a supportive entity to complement the goals of Lory State Park. It provides volunteer assistance to the management of Lory State Park. In this capacity, the Friends group works to foster stewardship, enhance educational and recreational opportunities in partnership with the Park, and advocates quality programs for visitors of all ages. Friends of Lory State Park (FoLSP) is a non-profit organization founded in 2012, composed entirely of volunteers. We are dedicated to promoting community stewardship of Park natural areas, resources, and wildlife. Membership is open to all and we welcome volunteers for projects and events.

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Gardens on Spring Creek 2145 Centre Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80526 www.fcgov.com/gardens Charlotte Boney (970) 416-2482 cboney@fcgov.com The Gardens on Spring Creek enriches the lives of people and fosters environmental stewardship through horticulture. The Gardens encompass 18 acres which include community gardens, Children’s Garden, Visitor Center, Garden of Eatin’, Sustainable Backyard, Rock Garden, Xeric Parkway Strip, and the Entry Way Garden. Volunteers are needed to help in all gardens by performing various gardening tasks including: pruning, weeding, mulching, maintenance, and more. We also offer volunteer opportunities to lead and assist youth, school group, family, and adult programs. Volunteers are needed to greet garden visitors, provide garden event information, register people for classes, create floral and botanical displays, and serve as ambassadors. Training is provided. Youth volunteers ages 6-14 supervised, 15+ unsupervised. We also welcome one-day volunteers for festivals and special events, and one-day volunteer groups for larger gardening projects.

High Plains Environmental Center 1854 Piney River Drive Loveland, CO 80538 www.suburbitat.org Connie Gray (970) 342-9533 connie@suburbitat.org High Plains Environmental Center restores nature where we live, work, and play. Volunteers are needed to assist with natural areas restoration, planting, trail maintenance, building projects, and gathering seeds. Youth volunteers ages 4-12 supervised, 13+ unsupervised.

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Larimer County Department of Natural Resources 1800 South County Road 31 Loveland, CO 80537 www.larimer.org/naturalresources Pam Mayhew (970) 619-4552 pmayhew@larimer.org Larimer County Department of Natural Resources establishes, protects, and manages significant regional parks and open lands to provide quality outdoor recreational opportunities and stewardship of natural resource values. We are committed to fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the natural and agricultural heritage of Larimer County for present and future generations. Natural Resources is looking for volunteers to assist with programs such as trail construction, ranger assistants on the trails and customer service and information at the lakes and providing guided hikes in the open lands.

Larimer Humane Society 5137 South College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.larimerhumane.org Eva Matthews (970) 530-2946 volunteer@larimerhumane.org Larimer Humane Society promotes and provides the responsible care and treatment of animals. Volunteers may assist with animal care, photography, behavior and enrichment, client services, adoptions, community outreach, community relations, courier club, development, foster care, graphic design, humane education, licensing, marketing/publicity, veterinary care, video production, wildlife rehabilitation, and yard maintenance. Those interested in volunteering must complete an online application and attend volunteer orientation. Minimum six-month commitment requested. Youth volunteers ages 10-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised.

MacGregor Ranch 180 MacGregor Avenue Estes Park, CO 80517 www.macgregorranch.org Shannon Clark (970) 586-3749 office@macgregorranch.org MacGregor Ranch is a high mountain historic working cattle ranch that supports youth education. Volunteers are needed to help with all aspects of the ranch including helping in the gift shop, in the garden, on the grounds, and with building repairs and maintenance. Volunteers are especially needed in the summer months of June, July and August. No experience required.

Mulberry Community Gardens PO Box 270838 Fort Collins, CO 80527 www.mulberrycommunitygardens.org Chuck Cotherman (970) 219-5924 chuck@mulberrycommunitygardens.org

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Mulberry Community Gardens provides a variety of educational opportunities to the local under served public within the community garden format, contributes space and assets for place-based outcome-focused curriculum to local schools, and increases food security through community food production programs. Volunteers are needed to support this cooperative-style garden. Volunteers share in tending the garden, as well as harvesting the garden. All talents are needed and welcome, including gardening, carpentry, musical, web design, photography, and public speaking. Youth volunteers of any age welcome with supervision.

Northern Colorado Friends of Ferals 718 Mathews Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.nocoferals.org Leslie A. Vogt (970) 224-1467 sidwiggy7717@gmail.com

Northern Colorado Friends of Ferals is dedicated to reducing the numbers of feral cat litters born in Larimer and Weld counties through trap, neuter and return. Northern Colorado Friends of Ferals needs volunteers to help with humane trapping of cats in Larimer and Weld counties. We trap once a month on a Saturday evening from 4-8pm. Vet techs are also needed for clinics on Sundays following trapping.

Poudre Wilderness Volunteers PO Box 271921 Fort Collins, CO 80527 www.poudrewildernessvolunteers.org Jerry Hanley (970) 310-9212 chair@poudrewildernessvolunteers.org

Poudre Wilderness Volunteers assist the Canyon Lakes Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Service in managing and protecting the wilderness and backcountry areas within its jurisdiction. Volunteers are needed to serve as wilderness rangers and hosts for the purpose of educating the public. Volunteers also help with trail maintenance and noxious weed removal and provide information to the Forest Service on trail usage and conditions. Volunteers support programs such as the Trail Maintenance Crew, Kids in Nature, Weed Crew, Adopta-Highway, and Winter Patrolling, as well as with High Park Fire restoration projects. New volunteer hikers, backpackers, and horse riders are recruited through March, begin mandatory training in May, and are expected to complete six or more patrols from May-September.

Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 230 Cherry Street, 1st Floor Fort Collins, CO 80521 www.rmbo.org Jeff Birek (970) 482-1707 ext 25 jeff.birek@rmbo.org

Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory works to conserve birds and their habitats through Science, Education and Stewardship. We occasionally need assistance in the office. We have a handful of Citizen Science projects throughout the Front Range, including Fort Collins.

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Care volunteers commit to a minimum of one year, working one four-hour shift per week. Volunteers are also needed to greet guests, answer phones, complete clerical tasks, care for small rodent colonies, and help with special projects and event planning. Youth volunteers ages 12+ supervised.

Rocky Mountain National Park 1000 Highway 36 Estes Park, CO 80517 nps.gov/romo

Soaring Eagle Ecology Center

Lindsey Lewis (970) 586-1330 lindsey_lewis@nps.gov

PO Box 410 Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545 www.seecatrfl.org

The mission of the Rocky Mountain National Park VIP program is to promote, create, and maintain long-term stewardship and support for the park’s resources by fortifying park programs through the use of volunteers in a manner that complements basic park resources to better accomplish the park’s mission; and providing an enriching and diverse work experience for participating volunteers. Every year, hundreds of individuals and groups contribute their enthusiasm and skills to help the National Park Service preserve and protect its natural and cultural resources, and to serve and educate its visitors. Volunteers help in almost every area of the park, from working at visitor centers to assisting on research projects. Both individuals and organized groups are welcome to volunteer, and opportunities are available both for highly skilled professionals and for people with little or no experience in land management.

Judy Viola (970) 218-9685 seecatrfl@hotmail.com

Rocky Mountain Raptor Program

The Growing Project 713 East Prospect Road Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.thegrowingproject.org Chloe Andrews (203) 947-3615 volunteer@thegrowingproject.org

720 East Vine Drive, Unit B Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.rmrp.org Lisa Winta (970) 484-7756 lisa@rmrp.org The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program inspires the protection and appreciation of raptors and the spaces where they live through excellence in raptor rehabilitation, education, and research. Volunteers wanting to work directly with raptors are needed to clean cages, prepare and serve food, complete medical records, provide healing care, deliver education programs, and participate in public outreach. Raptor Care volunteers must attend an orientation and a weekly meeting. Bird

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Soaring Eagle Ecology Center offers hands-on outdoor education to promote understanding and appreciation of the natural world. SEEC is entirely managed by volunteers. Volunteers are needed to help cleanup nature trails and SEEC land. Volunteers are also needed May-September to assist with discovery hikes and environmental education programs.

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– Ryunosuke Satoro

The Growing Project is entirely volunteer-run and promotes the value of a strong, diverse, and just local food system to all residents of Northern Colorado through direct agricultural experiences, education, and advocacy. Volunteers assist with garden work, education, program development, grant writing, accounting, event planning, and fundraising. Youth volunteers ages 5-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised.

Trees, Water & People 633 Remington Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.treeswaterpeople.org Kelsey McMillan (970) 484-3678 kelsey@treeswaterpeople.org

Trees, Water & People improves people’s lives by helping communities protect, conserve, and manage the natural resources upon which their long-term well-being depends. Volunteers are needed to assist with the garden and office projects such as English/Spanish translation, data entry, and mailings. Youth volunteers ages 13-15 with supervision, 16+ unsupervised.

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USDA Forest Service 2150 Centre Avenue, Bldg E Fort Collins, CO 80526 www.fs.fed.us/r2/arnf/volunteering Kristy Wumkes (970) 295-6721 kwumkes@fs.fed.us USDA Forest Service sustains the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. A wide variety of service programs are available, including trail maintenance, backcountry patrols, wood working, and visitor services. The main office is located in Fort Collins. Youth volunteers ages 12+ supervised.

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado 600 South Mason Parkway Denver, CO 80209 www.voc.org Carishma Gokhale-Welch (303) 715-1010 ext 111 carishma@voc.org Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is a statewide nonprofit volunteer organization whose mission is to motivate and enable people to be active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources. VOC has more than 50 outdoor volunteer opportunities each year, including wildfire and flood restoration, building and maintenance, urban gardening, and much more! No experience or training necessary. Youth volunteers welcome.

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Wildlands Restoration Volunteers 503 Remington Street, Ste 301 Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.wlrv.org Amy Gage (970) 493-2075 amyg@wlrv.org

Wildlands Restoration Volunteers fosters a community spirit of shared responsibility for the ecological stewardship and restoration of public and protected lands. Volunteers are needed to assist with any of the 40+ restoration projects and training opportunities offered throughout the year. No experience necessary. Youth volunteers ages 14+ supervised.

Wolves Offered Life and Friendship (WOLF) Sanctuary PO Box 1544 LaPorte, CO 80535 www.wolfsanctuary.net Amelia Wieber (970) 416-9531 awieber@wolfsanctuary.net

W.O.L.F. Sanctuary improves the quality of life for wolves and wolf-dogs by rescuing and providing sanctuary to wolves and wolf-dogs, and educating the public about wolves and wolfdogs. Volunteers are needed to help with administrative and fundraising projects, to work with the animals at the sanctuary, and in rescue situations. Youth volunteers ages 16+ supervised.

Take the Challenge Be a Volunteer Reader, Tutor, or Mentor Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life? Become a volunteer reader, tutor, or mentor! United Way of Larimer County offers a customized referral service for those who are interested in working with children and youth. Reading, tutoring and mentoring volunteers can change the life of a child, and there are many organizations in Larimer County committed to supporting children’s education. When our youth succeed, we all succeed! Visit www.uwaylc.org/volunteer/general-volunteerism/be-a-reader-tutormentor/ to get connected to the organization that is the best fit for you.

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Arts and Culture

Below are agencies in Larimer County that have a need for volunteers. For more up-to-date and detailed information about volunteer opportunities with arts and culture please contact United Way of Larimer County by calling 2-1-1 or (970) 407-7066, or visit www.uwaylc.org/volunteer.

Bas Bleu Theatre Company

200 Mathews Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.beetstreet.org

401 Pine Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.basbleu.org

Kari Munson (970) 419-8240 kmunson@beetstreet.org

Tricia Navarre (970) 498-8949 tricia@basbleu.org Bas Bleu Theatre Company presents outstanding theatre that inspires both audience and artist alike in an intimate salon setting. Volunteers are needed with almost every aspect of theatre and play production, including serving as actors, designers, light and sound technicians, floor crew, house managers, and docents. Volunteers are also needed to help with bulk mailings, janitorial work, and administrative tasks. Youth volunteers ages 15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised.

Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum 4320 East County Road 58 Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.beefamilyfarm.org Liz Harrison (970) 482-9168 info@beefamilyfarm.com

Beet Street

Beet Street exists as a catalyst to develop Fort Collins into a nationally recognized arts and culture center and destination by distinguishing ourselves as an intellectually vital community that fosters, celebrates, and inspires human creativity. We are currently accepting volunteer applications in the following areas: Event support, General Office support, and Marketing support.

Berthoud Community Library District 236 Welch Avenue Berthoud, CO 80513 www.berthoudcommunitylibrary.org Jennifer Miller (970) 532-2757 jennifermiller.bpl@gmail.com Berthoud Community Library District provides resources for learning and leisure for the Berthoud community that enrich the individual and enhance the community’s quality of life. Volunteers assist library staff in providing public service, working on a wide variety of routine library tasks such as shelving books, and assisting with special projects. Youth volunteers ages 12-14 supervised, 15+ unsupervised.

Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum preserves the architecture and artifacts of the Bee Farm while educating the public on farming life and methods, past and present. Volunteers are needed to give tours in shifts during museum hours Fridays-Saturdays, 9am-4pm from May-October and on other days by appointment. Volunteers perform simple demonstrations during special events in June and September, supervise hands-on activities for children, and assist with general maintenance such as landscaping and cleaning. 1031 Conifer Street, Ste 3 Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.ccballet.org

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Canyon Concert Ballet

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Kim Lang (970) 472-4156 dance@ccballet.org Canyon Concert Ballet provides the community with quality instruction and performance in a variety of dance forms, with ballet at the core. Volunteers are needed to help on a

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short-term basis with dance productions by creating and coordinating props and costumes and assisting with occasional construction projects. Experienced help needed for performance of Nutcracker.

Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park

Center for Fine Art Photography

423 West Elkhorn Avenue Estes Park, CO 80517 www.estesarts.com

400 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.c4fap.org Sunshine Divis (970) 224-1010 coordinator@c4fap.org

Lars Sage (970) 586-9203 info@estesarts.com Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park enhances the quality and accessibility of visual and performing arts for people of all ages. Volunteers are needed to serve as gallery docents for changing exhibits, help set up performing arts events, help with data entry, and serve on the board of directors. Volunteers may assist with off-site visual arts and performance events. Youth volunteers ages 13-16 supervised.

The Center for Fine Art Photography promotes the art of photography by supporting the growth of creative artists through exhibitions and educational programs. Volunteers may help with administrative tasks, workshops, and events. Professional skill set is desired for events planning, marketing, grant writing, and building. Hours of volunteering are Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm, and Saturdays 11am-5pm. Volunteers are also needed from 3pm-8:30pm, during First Friday gallery walks, to assist with exhibition set-up. Volun633 South College, Ste H teers receive discounts on call for entries, workshops, and Fort Collins, CO 80524 free membership based on amount of volunteer hours. Youth www.fortnet.org/danceexp volunteers ages 16+ unsupervised.

Dance Express

City of Fort Collins Recreation Department 112 East Willow Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.fcgov.com Lisa Ratajczak (970) 416-2528 lratajczak@fcgov.com The City of Fort Collins Recreation Department provides services that promote health, well-being, personal growth, and life enrichment for the community. Youth volunteers welcome. Opportunities are available for volunteers to help at any of our seven facilities: Edora Pool Ice Center, Senior Center, North Side Aztlan Community Center, The Farm, Mulberry Pool, City Park Pool, and the Pottery Studio. Examples of specific volunteer activities include assisting with special events, youth sports leagues, coaching, fundraising campaigns, and adaptive recreation events and activities. Some major volunteer-based events include Treatsylvania at The Farm, The Amazing Race-Fort Collins Edition and Hogwarts Halloween. New this year, volunteers are needed to assist with the 4th of July parade.

Colorado Welcome Center 3745 East Prospect Road Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.colorado.com Linda Ellis (970) 491-4775 lellis@ftcollins.com The Colorado Welcome Center provides accurate and helpful information to travelers about tourist activities throughout the state while encouraging them to see more of Colorado. Volunteers are needed to work a 3-4 hour shift to serve as Travel Counselors, working directly with the traveling public to provide visitors with directions, routing, and vacation planning. Cash register experience helpful, but not required.

Mary Elizabeth Lenahan (970) 493-2113 danceexpressfc@gmail.com Dance Express improves peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives through creative dance experiences. Since 1989, Dance Express has joyfully served the community with dance opportunities for persons with and without disabilities. Volunteers help in various ways including serving on the board of directors, helping with community outreach, publicity (print & web), fundraising, and assisting with dance training and productions. Dates and times vary, depending on the activity. Dance meets on Sunday afternoons and the board meets on the first Thursday of the month.

Debut Theatre Company 827 Riverside Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.debuttheatre.org Lee Kaplan (970) 224-5774 debut@frii.com Debut Theatre educates, entertains, and enriches the lives of young audiences and artists. Debut Theatre is a hands-on theatre for young people, by young people. Volunteers are needed to assist with painting, lawn care, costume repair, cleaning, computer technology support and organizational operations. Shifts are available Monday-Thursday, 10am1pm or by appointment. Youth volunteers ages 13+ supervised.

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Downtown Business Association 19 Old Town Square, Ste 230 Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.downtownfortcollins.com Laura Lyznicki (970) 484-6500 Laura@downtownfortcollins.com

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Fort Collins Municipal Railway Society 1801 West Mountain Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80522 www.fortnet.org/trolley

Carol Tunner (970) 221-6597 The Downtown Fort Collins Business Association (DBA) caroltunner@msn.com is designed to promote downtown businesses and help them thrive by creating energy, excitement, and enthusi- The Mission of the Fort Collins Municipal Railway Society, asm downtown through events and promotions. Celebrate acting in partnership with the Fort Collins Museum of Disall that makes Fort Collins great...beers, bikes and bands! covery, is to operate the Fort Collins Municipal Railway in Downtown Fort Collins is the place to be over the summer a manner that presents a living history of electric public and what better way to enjoy it than to volunteer? We need transportation in Fort Collins. It shall preserve, display, operover 1,000 volunteers over our summer season to help with ate, and interpret streetcar service, and collect artifacts and information of an educational nature and of significance to Colorado Brewersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Festival, NewWestFest, and more! the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s electric railway heritage. Volunteers are needed to serve as conductors and motor persons for the historic Birney Streetcar #21 on West Mountain Avenue and to help restore a second streetcar. The trolley operates weekends and holi200 4th Street days, 12-5pm, May-September, and is available during the Estes Park, CO 80517 week for chartered events. Training is provided. Youth volunwww.estes.org/museum teers ages 16+ supervised.

Estes Park Museum

Alicia Mittelman (970) 577-3762 amittelman@estes.org

Fort Collins Museum of Art

Estes Park Museum collects, interprets, and preserves local history as well as presents exhibits, programs, and events for the education and benefit of residents and visitors of all ages. Volunteers are needed to assist visitors at the museum, work in the gift shop, help with data entry for museum collections and record keeping, and assist with exhibit construction and tours. Youth volunteers ages 12+ supervised.

201 South College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.ftcma.org

Estes Valley Library

The Fort Collins Museum of Art engages our community in cultural experiences that promote an awareness and appreciation of the visual arts. Volunteers are needed to help with mailings, installations, special events including exhibition opening receptions, and at the front desk. Shifts are available Wednesday-Friday, 10am-5pm, and Saturdays and Sundays between 12-5pm. Youth volunteers ages 16+ unsupervised.

PO Box 1687 Estes Park, CO 80517 www.estesvalleylibrary.org Kieran Rowser (970) 586-8116 ext 820 krowser@estesvalleylibrary.org Estes Valley Library provides access to quality information, resources and services, and brings people, ideas, and opportunities together for the enrichment of the community. Volunteers assist with tasks such as shelving books, processing new materials, repairing materials, indexing newspapers, and interviewing local individuals to record oral histories. Volunteers also help coordinate the annual used-book sale. Scheduling is flexible and can be easily tailored to the interests and availability of volunteer applicants. Youth volunteers ages 14+ unsupervised.

Jennifer Ostler (970) 482-2787 jostler@ftcma.org

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Court Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.fcmod.org Holly LeMasurier (970) 416-2706 hlemasurier@fcmod.org Fort Collins Museum of Discovery creates meaningful opportunities for people of all ages to learn, reflect, and have

ARTS & CULTURE fun through hands-on and collections-based explorations in science and culture. Volunteers are needed to help with visitor services, education, archives, collections, special events, exhibits, and digital media.

Friends of the Loveland Public Library Foundation, Inc. 300 North Adams Avenue Loveland, CO 80537 www.friendsofthelovelandlibrary.org

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KRFC 88.9FM, Public Radio for the Front Range 619 South College, Ste 4 Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.krfcfm.org Sabrina Zimmerman (970) 221-5075 sabrina@krfcfm.org

KRFC makes great radio that is local, noncommercial, and volunteer-powered. Volunteers are needed to assist with membership drives by taking pledges and sending out memBarbara Franke bership premiums in the fall and spring, direct radio shows, (970) 962-2712 interview artists and bands, and serve as sound technicians info@friendsofthelovelandlibrary.org for audio set-up and sound engineering during Live @ Lunch shows. Volunteers are also needed to produce new programThe Friends of the Loveland Public Library Foundation, Inc. ming. supports the Loveland Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work as the information center of the community by advocating for the public support and use of the library, by generating current and long-term funding and by developing volunteer involvement. Volunteers are needed to serve on committees, including administrative, program and event committees. Volunteers are also needed to assist with newsletter publications, bulletin board and poster displays, public relations and networking 417 West Magnolia Street representation, book sales, and special events. Youth volun- Fort Collins, CO 80521 www.lctix.com teers ages 8-12 supervised, 13+ unsupervised.

City of Fort Collins Lincoln Center

Global Village Museum of Arts and Culture

Ruth Smith (970) 221-6260 rusmith@fcgov.com

200 West Mountain Ave Fort Collins, CO 80521 www.globalvillagemuseum.org

The Lincoln Center is a leader in cultural experience and makes it an essential value to the community. Volunteers are needed to serve as greeters, ushers, and Art Gallery docents and help with ticketing, coat-check, and administrative functions. Volunteer descriptions and applications are available online. Youth volunteers ages 14+ supervised.

Volunteer Coordinator (970) 221-4600 admin@globalvillagemuseum.org The Global Village Museum of Arts & Cultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to foster and celebrate international connections between Northern Colorado and the world through exhibits of folk art, fine arts, and artifacts from around the globe; and to provide international resources and educational opportunities. The Global Village Museum of Arts and Culture is seeking volunteers to assist as entry or front desk, docents, or collections/ archival volunteers. Entry or front desk volunteers greet visitors, take admission fees, and assist with Museum Shop purchases. Docents are trained on new exhibits so they can act as guides to the exhibits in the galleries. Collections/archival volunteers help with exhibit installations and management of artifacts. Three-hour shifts are Tuesday through Saturday; 11am-2pm or 2pm-5pm.

HalfMoon Arts 155 North College Avenue, Ste 226 Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.halfmoonarts.org Rose Moon (970) 412-4998 rose@halfmoonarts.org HalfMoon Arts uses creativity to empower and prepare atrisk youth for their transition into adulthood. Volunteer musicians and artists are needed to give demonstrations, teach, and work with youth to practice their skills. Volunteers can also help with the gardening program and hanging art for art shows. Youth volunteers welcome. Artists and Musicians are needed.

Loveland Opera Theatre PO Box 7293 Loveland, CO 80537 www.lovelandopera.org Dr. Juliana Bishop Hoch (970) 593-0071 jbhvoice@gmail.com Loveland Opera Theatre offers outstanding operatic performances and educational opportunities in our community. Volunteers are needed to assist with numerous events throughout the year including the Gala and additional fundraising events. Youth volunteers ages 14+ supervised.

Loveland Public Library 300 North Adams Avenue Loveland, CO 80537 www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org Bobbi Benesh (970) 962-2401 bobbi.benesh@cityofloveland.org The Loveland Public Library strives to be accessible and active in outreach to people of all ages and backgrounds. Volunteers are needed to support the library in many ways, including processing new books, delivering library materials to the homebound, restocking books, indexing newspapers, repairing damaged books, filing, organizing, recordkeeping, and assisting with the Kids Club literacy outreach program. Volunteers may also help as greeters, and mentors and tutors in the youth area. Youth ages 16+ supervised.

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Northern Colorado Intertribal Poudre River Public Library Pow-Wow Association District PO Box 1938 Fort Collins, CO 80522 www.fortnet.org/powwow Daniela Pineda (970) 286-3047 ncipavolunteer@live.com The Northern Colorado Intertribal Pow-Wow Association celebrates our Native American heritage and helps to preserve our culture through honoring our ancestors and inspiring our youth while increasing public awareness. We do this by sharing our values and providing educational and cultural experiences through music, dance, food, and the arts. Volunteers are needed to help with pow-wow operations on Saturdays and Sundays. Volunteers will help cook and serve food in concessions, sell T-shirts, serve as parking directors, take food and water to drummers and head staff, prepare food, help with check-in, and working with children to make crafts while their parents are dancing. Volunteers with construction or mechanical skills are needed to help with equipment malfunctions and artistic volunteers are needed to help make signs. Volunteers are also needed to help with weekend events throughout the year. Youth volunteers ages 15+ supervised.

Poudre River Friends of the Library 301 East Olive Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.prfol.org Volunteer Coordinator (970) 204-4927 homerun2@prodigy.net The Poudre River Friends of the Library raise money to support the activities of the Poudre River Public Library District. The Poudre River Friends of the Library raise money to support the activities of the Poudre River Public Library District. Their mission is to advocate for the Library District, sponsor programs to promote use and enjoyment of the Library, encourage literacy within the community and to provide volunteer opportunities. The Friends help fund the Summer Reading Program, author events, and cultural celebrations as well as providing help with staff appreciation and conference scholarships. Volunteers are needed year-round to work at the Harmony Book Shop, to sort and transport books, and to serve as board and committee members and event volunteers. In addition, cashiers and helpers are needed at our three annual book sales.

301 East Olive Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.poudrelibraries.org Barbara Crandall (970) 224-6183 bcrandall@poudrelibraries.org Poudre River Public Library District provides universal access to ideas and information to enrich our communities. Volunteers are needed to help with community engagement and social media, shelving books, telephone calls, data entry, filing obituaries, children, teen and adult summer reading programs, kid, teen, and adult crafts and Makerspace programs, selecting and delivering books to homebound customers, the Books by Mail program, general office work, and assisting storytellers. Shifts are generally 2-4 hours, available 7 days per week; most volunteers work 1-2 shifts per week and times vary with volunteer assignments. Youth volunteers ages 11-13 supervised, 14+ unsupervised. Background check required.

Rocky Ridge Music Center 465 Longs Peak Road Estes Park, CO 80517 www.rockyridge.org Karen Dusek (970) 586-4031 RRMC@rockyridge.org

The mission of Rocky Ridge Music Center is to foster personal development through music, nature, and community. Stay overnight and help open up camp May 25-28. Volunteers are needed to distribute concert materials around town in MayJune. Throughout the summer, volunteers are needed for campus clean-up, housekeeping, IT and telecommunications, maintenance and handy-man work. Music and meals with a view are provided. Rocky Ridge Music Center fosters personal development through music, nature, and community.

Spellbinders Oral Storytellers of Larimer County LifePoint Church, 900 East Prospect Road Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.spellbinders.org Volunteer Coordinator (970) 282-0157 grampyfc@comcast.net Through the art of oral storytelling, Spellbinders enhances literacy, encourages character development, and builds intergenerational community. Spellbinders welcomes adults of

ARTS & CULTURE any age who are available for a half hour once per month during elementary school hours. Volunteers receive 12 hours of excellent storyteller training, help in classroom placements and the assistance of a mentor if desired. Enthusiasm, a love of stories, and a desire to inspire student literacy attainment are the only qualifications for the job.

Ten Thousand Villages 113 Linden Street, Old Town Square Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.fortcollins.tenthousandvillages.com Valerie Beers (970) 224-9501 ttvfc.volunteer@gmail.com Ten Thousand Villages provides vital, fair income to artisans in developing countries by marketing their unique crafts while raising awareness in our communities about the importance of fair trade. Volunteers work in our non-profit retail store selling crafts, telling the stories of artisans, and educating customers about fair trade. Retail experience is a plus, but not required. Our store is a fun work environment and offers the opportunity to learn about artisans from many countries. Hours vary seasonally. Volunteers work 4.5 hour shifts , 2-3 times per month. We need volunteers weekdays and weekends. Must be 18+, dependable and willing to make a minimum 3 month commitment.

Timberlane Farm Museum 2306 East 1st Street Loveland, CO 80537 www.timberlanefarmmuseum.org

NC Volunteer Guide 17 Teri Johnson (970) 646-2875 teri@timberlanefarmmuseum.org

Timberlane Farm Museum aspires to preserve the heritage of the Big Thompson Valley beginning in 1860 by educating, enriching, and connecting people of all ages and backgrounds through tours, events, exhibits, and community outreach. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm and by appointment to help with artifact maintenance and care of the grounds and lawns, grant writing, gardening, guiding tours, and performing skills demonstrations such as blacksmithing, weaving, spinning, and quilting. Volunteers are also needed at large events that are hosted by Timberlane Farm Museum.

Wolverine Farm Publishing Company and Bookstore 144 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.wolverinefarm.org Todd Simmons (970) 472-4284 todd@wolverinefarm.org

Wolverine Farm Publishing Company and Bookstore focuses on publishing quality literature and art that mindfully engages humans with the world. The volunteer-run bookstore strives to build and support community through literacy outreach programs and by hosting community events. Volunteers are needed daily in the bookstore to help customers, create book orders, clean and organize the store, and assist with displays. Volunteers are also needed to help with events and fundraisers throughout the year. Youth volunteers ages 16+ unsupervised.

Community Hero Awards Each year, United Way of Larimer County looks for people who make a difference in the lives of people in Larimer County to be nominated for a Community Hero Award. Nominations are accepted during the month of March and the awards are presented at United Wayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s State of the Community luncheon in June. The award program honors individuals or groups who have made a difference in the Larimer County community by giving, advocating, and/or volunteering in the areas of Education, Income, and Health. Education Hero Award: An individual or group who has made significant contributions in giving, advocating and/or volunteering for efforts related to helping Larimer County youth succeed in school and life. 2014 Education Hero Award: Kathy Phifer Income Hero Award: An individual or group who has made significant contributions in giving, advocating and/or volunteering for efforts related to helping Larimer County individuals and families become financially stable and self-sufficient. 2014 Income Hero Award: Patrick Brady Health Hero Award: An individual or group who has made significant contributions in giving, advocating and/or volunteering for efforts related to creating a more stable Larimer County community through basic needs services, disaster relief and recovery, and/or empowering seniors and individuals with disabilities to live productive, healthy lives. 2014 Health Hero Award: Cheryl Olson For more information about United Wayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Hero Awards, visit www. UnitedWayofLarimerCounty.org, dial 2-1-1 or email volunteer@uwaylc.org.

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Government Programs

Below are agencies in Larimer County that have a need for volunteers. The organizations in this category are all programs of local or state-wide government. For more up-to-date and detailed information about volunteer opportunities with government programs, please contact United Way of Larimer County by calling 2-1-1 or (970) 407-7066, or visiting www.uwaylc.org/volunteer.

8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office 201 LaPorte Avenue, Ste 200 Fort Collins, CO 80521 8th Judicial District Attorney

City of Fort Collins Community Mediation Program

Jessica L. Griglio (970) 498-7283 griglijl@co.larimer.co.us

PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 www.fcgov.com/neighborhoodservices/mediation.php

The 8th Judicial District Attorney’s office protects the rights and safety of the people, seeks a fair judicial process and just consequences for perpetrators of crime, informs, supports and assists victims and witnesses of crime, assumes a leadership role in community crime prevention. Volunteers are needed to help assist the Victim/Witness Division in providing advocacy to crime victims, perform technical and clerical duties in support of the Juvenile Division, support imaging and records management, and perform administrative work in support of the processing functions of the department or division. Successful completion of a skills assessment test and background check may be required. Volunteer hours are 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Minimum 10 hours per week commitment required.

Dan Beaty (970) 224-6022 dbeaty@fcgov.com

City of Fort Collins - Boards, Commissions and Authorities

City of Fort Collins - Graffiti Abatement Program

City Clerks Office-City Hall West, 300 LaPorte Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80521 www.fcgov.com/boards Christine Macrina (970) 416-2525 cmacrina@fcgov.com Boards and commissions are established for the purpose of acquiring and studying information in specific areas and to make recommendations to City Council on issues ranging from the environment, culture, recreation, human services, and more. Volunteers are needed to serve on one of the City’s 26 boards and commissions consisting of approximately 230 citizen volunteer members. Volunteer Board members advise Council on issues including affordable housing, the environment, development, recreation, and human issues. Recruitment for annual appointments begins in September, but applications are accepted for consideration throughout the year.

Fort Collins Community Mediation Program works with professionally trained and certified mediators to guide neighbors in conflict so that they can come together in a neutral setting to resolve their dispute in a way that fosters creativity, communication, and compromise. We use volunteers who have already obtained a basic mediation certification and are interested in mediating neighbor disputes. Volunteers must apply and submit to background check. Contact the coordinator for more information.

700 Wood Street Fort Collins, CO 80521 www.fcgov.com/graffiti Nick Myers (970) 416-2400 nmyers@fcgov.com

The City of Fort Collins Graffiti Abatement Program enhances the quality of life in our community by providing cost-effective graffiti abatement. Volunteers are needed to serve on graffiti clean-up projects as-needed on Saturdays, 8am12pm. Community members are also needed to report defaced property by calling the 24-hour hotline (970) 416-2400, or using the City’s online reporting system. Youth volunteers ages 13+ supervised.

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ClimateWise PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 www.fcgov.com/climatewise.com Pete Iengo (970) 221-6847 piengo@fcgov.com ClimateWise is a free, voluntary City of Fort Collins program dedicated to helping local business and the environment. The goal of the ClimateWise program is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by promoting waste reduction, energy savings, alternative transportation and water conservation. ClimateWise staff focuses on providing outstanding customer service, technical support and educational and networking opportunities to its business partners. As a result, engaged businesses are able to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save on operating costs and develop more sustainable business practices. Volunteer and intern contributions are an important part of the program’s structure and success. Responsibilities for these positions may include research, business outreach, and personalized assistance for business partners. Learn more: fcgov.com/climatewise/volunteering_internships.

Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership PO Box 1287 Estes Park, CO 80517 www.colorado.gov

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Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership exists to reduce crime and disorder by applying the principles of Restorative Justice: Repair of harm, reconciliation of relationships, reintegration into the community, responsibility taken by all individuals, restitution to victims, respect given and received by all. Volunteers are needed to serve as facilitators and community representatives.

Fort Collins Police Services Victim Services Team PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 www.fcgov.com/police/victims-assistance.php Melissa Funk (970) 224-6089 mfunk@fcgov.com Fort Collins Police Services-Victim Services Team provides 24-hour crisis intervention, immediate support, and assistance to victims and the community. Volunteers are needed as Victim Advocates to provide crisis counseling and emotional support for victims of crime, their family, and friends. Advocates are available to respond to assist 24/7. Volunteers commit to one 12-hour on-call shift per week. Application and background check required. 40-hour training provided.

United Way of Larimer County and National Service “GETTING THINGS DONE” IN LARIMER COUNTY AmeriCorps engages more than 80,000 women and men in intensive service each year through more than 15,000 nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based groups across the country. Since the program’s founding in 1994, more than 800,000 AmeriCorps members have contributed more than 1 billion hours in service across America, while tackling pressing problems and mobilizing millions of volunteers for the organizations they serve. United Way of Larimer County has supported several AmeriCorps programs in recent years: AmeriCorps*VISTA, AmeriCorps State/ National and AmeriCorps NCCC. For more information on AmeriCorps National Service, visit www.americorps.gov. United Way of Larimer County’s AmeriCorps members get things done in our community every day to help people in poverty. For more information, visit www.UnitedWayofLarimerCounty.org.

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Larimer County Department of Human Services

Larimer County Sheriff’s Office - Victim Response Team

2573 Midpoint Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.larimer.org/dhs/volunteer

2501 Midpoint Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.larimersheriff.org

Christina Ulrich-Jones (970) 980-2239 ulrichcd@lairmer.org

Susan Johnston (970) 498-5149 johnstsu@co.larimer.co.us

The Volunteer Program at the Children, Youth & Family Division of the Larimer County Department of Human Services, partners with community agencies and individuals who support, nurture and empower children, youth and adults; to ensure safety, identify resources to assist with their “wellbeing” and to promote more healthy life choices. Volunteers, interns and OASIS Mentors help children, adults and families who are struggling with addiction, at-risk behaviors, and grief and loss issues. The program includes family mentoring, youth mentoring, volunteers and interns who work with client families and group mentoring projects such as art, recreation and other activities. Most volunteers are placed as mentors for youth ages 8+. Male mentors and family mentors are especially needed. Volunteers are also needed throughout the year for special donor events. Online application available. Background check, clean driving record, CBI FBI fingerprinting and 6-hour training required. One-year commitment preferred.

The Victim Response Team consists of trained community volunteers authorized by the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, providing 24-hour crisis intervention, immediate support, and assistance to victims and the community. Volunteers are needed to provide emotional support and crisis intervention to crime victims in Larimer County. This is a long-term position with shifts from 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am, 24/7, including weekends, nights and holidays. Successful completion of an Integrity Interview, Oral Boards and detailed Background Check required.

Court Ordered Community Service More than 100 Larimer County nonprofits work with individuals who are ordered by the courts to complete community service in Larimer County. These organizations are denoted with the special icon identified above. Adults required to perform community service by the Larimer District, County, and Municipal Court Systems must also contact the Alternative Sentencing Unit located at the Larimer County Detention Center prior to performing any service. Court ordered requirements for youth and diversion programs vary, so please contact your specific program for details. Contact the Alternative Sentencing Unit at 970.980.2600 for information about completing community service hours.

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Larimer County Veterans’ Services Office PO Box 1190 Fort Collins, CO 80522 www.larimer.org/veterans Debra Pierson (970) 498-7394 dpierson@larimer.org

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Town of Estes Park PO Box 1200 Estes Park, CO 80517 www.estes.org Suzanna Simpson (970) 577-3700 ssimpson@estes.org

Larimer County Veterans’ Services Office provides services to veterans and their families. Veterans’ Services is an advocate for veterans, their families, and for survivors. Volunteers assist with filing for and obtaining benefits, and with claims counseling. Eligible volunteers are determined through an internal screening process.

The Town of Estes Park provides high-quality, reliable services for the benefit of our citizens, visitors, and employees, while being good stewards of public resources and our natural setting. Estes Park could not provide its high level of service without the aid of dedicated volunteers. Volunteer opportunities are available within the Estes Park Museum, Estes Park Senior Center, Police Department, Fairgrounds and Special Events, Estes Park Visitor Center, Boards and Commissions, and more.

Serve Colorado

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary: Flotilla 1-6

225 East 16th Avenue, Ste 575 Denver, CO 80203 www.colorado.gov/servecolorado Jeremy Gaskill (303) 866-2565 jermey.gaskill@state.co.gov Serve Colorado strives to build a culture of citizenship, service, and responsibility in Colorado. Volunteers are needed to participate in a variety of local, state, and national volunteer programs and events throughout the year. Youth volunteers ages 5-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised.

1908 Nedrah Drive Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.cgaux.org John Buffington (970) 498-9219 jbuff@colostate.edu Congress established the Coast Guard Auxiliary in 1939 to assist the Coast Guard in any and all ways, except with military operations and law enforcement. Auxiliary members at the Flotilla level provide public education courses, examine vessels, assist with search and rescue missions, conduct safety patrols, and provide maritime security and environmental protection. Auxiliary volunteer applicants must possess U.S. citizenship and undergo a suitability background check. Training provided. Novice boat owners can develop good seamanship skills as members. Boat ownership is not required.

Board Bank Have you ever considered serving on a Board of Directors? United Way of Larimer County’s Board Bank program recruits and trains community professionals to serve as nonprofit board and committee members. Currently, there are more than 75 local nonprofits in the Board Bank program that need the skills, passion, and enthusiasm that so many community professionals have to offer. Volunteers with a wide range of leadership skills, backgrounds, and interests are in high demand and are needed to serve on nonprofits’ Board of Directors to help meet the missions of these organizations. The Board Bank program provides a bimonthly training where interested volunteers can learn about the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of serving on a board. Additionally, the program matches volunteers with a variety of board opportunities based on the skills and interests of the volunteer and the needs of the nonprofit organizations. This program is especially designed for leadership-level volunteers who will help govern and lead a nonprofit organization toward greater impact and success. If you’re interested in a volunteer Board position, join the Board Bank program today! Dial 2-1-1 or email volunteer@uwaylc.org for additional information.

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Health and Wellness

Below are agencies in Larimer County that have a need for volunteers. This category includes organizations that conduct activities related to health and wellness. For more up-to-date and detailed information about volunteer opportunities with health and wellness, please contact United Way of Larimer County by calling 2-1-1 or (970) 407-7066, or visiting www.uwaylc.org/volunteer.

3Hopeful Hearts

Alpha Center

2026 Caribou Road Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.3hopefulhearts.com

1212 South College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.thealphacenter.org

Volunteer Coordinator (970) 430-6136 hope@3hopefulhearts.com

Kristin Crabtree (970) 221-5121 kristinc@thealphacenter.org

3Hopeful Hearts provides bereaved parents and families opportunities to honor, find hope and seek healing through events, support, education and remembrance. Volunteers are needed year round to help with data entry, in the resource library, and with clerical and phone support. Volunteers are also needed to sew hearts to give to parents and help with special events such as the 5K Remembrance Run and Walk to Remember and the Silent Auction. We are looking also for individuals interested and who have experience in grant writing.

Alpha Center is a Christian medical clinic that serves our community by providing free services and education related to sexual health. Volunteers are needed to assist with administrative duties, mentoring, computer technical assistance, reception, community events, and fundraising activities. Volunteers must agree with and sign a statement of faith. Youth volunteers ages 14-16 supervised, 17+ unsupervised. Clinic volunteer opportunities for medical professionals.

Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County 619 South College Avenue, Ste 12 Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.allianceforsuicideprevention.org Marisa Martinez (970) 482-2209 info@allianceforsuicideprevention.org Alliance for Suicide Prevention strives to prevent suicide in Larimer County by raising awareness, educating, and training youth and adults about depression and suicide, and by providing resources and support to those who have been impacted. Volunteers help staff with day-to-day operations, speak to youth and adults about suicide prevention, facilitate peer support groups, and provide support and compassion to those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Youth volunteers s 13-14 supervised, 15+ unsupervised.

AlterMed Research Foundation 1342 Jayhawk Drive, Ste 200 Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.AlterMedResearch.org Kerri Diamant (970) 310-3030 info@AlterMedResearch.org

AlterMed Research Foundation is dedicated to be a change agent, through research and education, to achieve full integration of evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine into conventional health care so all people can enjoy optimum wellness. AlterMed Research Foundation is looking for marketing, event coordinating, and grant-writing volunteers for the September 5th Bridges to Healthy Living fundraiser in Fort Collins. The event is focused on holistic health (diet, exercise, relaxation, coping positively to lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenges, interconnectedness to community, and environmental impact on health) to raise funding for complementary and alternative medicine research to prevent/manage/cure human cancer and chronic illness. Volunteers are needed to secure sponsors/exhibitors/attendees/funds and/or coordinating the various aspects of this event. Volunteering 10 hours a week is expected.

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Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado 415 Peterson Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.alz.org/co

June 2014 Arthritis Foundation improves lives through leadership in the prevention, control, and cure of arthritis and related diseases. Volunteers are needed to represent the Arthritis Foundation in the community by attending local health fairs, providing presentations to companies and organizations about the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis, and related diseases, and teaching physical activity classes. In most cases, youth volunteers ages 10-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised are welcome.

Melinda Brown (970) 472-9798 melinda.brown@alz.org

ChildSafe Colorado, Inc.

Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado’s mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Volunteers are needed Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm to help with outdoor maintenance for the patio and gardens, housekeeping duties, light clerical work, and with special events throughout the year such as the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and Memories in the Making Art Auction.

Lindsey Hausman (970) 472-4133 lhausman@childsafecolorado.org

American Cancer Society Northern Colorado Chapter 8221 West 20th Street, Ste A Greeley, CO 80634 www.cancer.org Katie Wilkins (970) 356-9727 ext 3 katie.wilkins@cancer.org The American Cancer Society is the nationwide communitybased health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Volunteers are needed for special events which include Relay for Life and Golf Tournament. Volunteers are needed to serve on event planning committees and to assist in the office. Volunteer drivers are also needed for the Road to Recovery program, and licensed cosmetologists or estheticians are needed to facilitate the Look Good... Feel Better program. Volunteers are also needed occasionally for preventive screening outreach at health fairs.

Arthritis Foundation - Great West Region Denver Office

1148 East Elizabeth Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.childsafecolorado.org

Childsafe repairs the damage done to victims and their families, reduces the risk of re-victimization, and prevents the cycle of abuse from carrying over into future generations. Volunteers are needed to help with office work, assist with childcare for clients, and support special events. Translators who speak Spanish or American Sign Language are also needed. Volunteer shifts are available 8am-7:30pm, Monday-Thursday and during special events.

Colorado Women’s Sports Fund Association PO Box 271366 Fort Collins, CO 80527 www.cwsfa.org Marsha Smelzter (970) 690-5296 secretary@cwsfa.org Colorado Women’s Sports Fund Association is dedicated to creating opportunities for girls and women in Northern Colorado to participate in sports, and encouraging and supporting their lifetime appreciation of and participation in athletics. Volunteers are needed to help with special events such as sports fairs and educational sessions. Volunteers are also needed to help with administrative tasks.

Ensight Skills Center 3307 South College Avenue, Ste 108 Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.ensightskills.org

2280 South Albion Street Denver, CO 80522 www.arthritis.org

Sally Gunberg (970) 407-9999 sally@ensightskills.org

Jill Lysengen (720) 644 -4398 jlysengen@arthritis.org

Ensight Skills Center provides clients with low vision the opportunity to enhance their life skills, independence and self-confidence in a safe environment through adaptive tech-

hEALTH & WELLNESS nology and training. Volunteers are needed Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm to assist with administrative tasks, serve as readers, provide transportation to clients, and more. Youth volunteers 13-15 supervised and 16+ unsupervised.

Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op 331 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.fcbikecoop.org Dondi Barrowclough (970) 484-3804 vac@fcbikecoop.org The Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op builds community through bicycling. Our goals are to keep our community riding, including those who can’t afford to buy a bike; to educate our neighbors in all things bike-related including bike maintenance, bicycle education and safety; to keep good bikes out of the landfill and to recycle poorly built or unsafe bikes; and to refurbish and donate bicycles for a wide variety of charity events and programs for those in need. Volunteers are needed to assist with every aspect of operations, serving as greeters on open shop days, helping at special events, and helping to repair bicycles. Volunteers are especially needed 2-6pm on Wednesdays and Fridays at the shop. Please visit our website for current volunteer opportunities and shop location.

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road with bicycles lawfully and safely. Ambassadors are also needed to help facilitate programs for youth such as Safe Routes to School in Fort Collins and Loveland, bike rodeos, and Safe Kids Larimer County, give presentations for community members about bicycle commuter tax benefits and bicycle friendly business, help with monthly Neighborhood Open Garages, with Community Patrol, and on college campuses at Fix-It Stations, Police Department Outreach, on the CSU’s Bicycle Advisory Committee, and with facilities and parking infrastructure improvements. Training and application required.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - Rocky Mountain Chapter 720 South Colorado Boulevard, Ste 500-S Denver, CO 80246 www.lls.org Katie Halbert (720) 440-8620 katie.halbert@lls.org

Fort Collins Bike Library

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society-Rocky Mountain Chapter supports efforts to find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Volunteers are needed throughout the year to assist with various fundraising events and awareness campaigns. Youth volunteers ages 10-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised.

250 North Mason St Fort Collins, CO 80521 www.fcbikelibrary.org

March of Dimes Foundation Colorado Chapter

Mikheil Moucharrafie (970) 308-0918 mikheil.m@bikefortcollins.org The Fort Collins Bike Library aims to provide affordable and sustainable bicycle transportation to visitors, students, and residents of Fort Collins. By providing bicycle resources and education, we can make our community a healthier and more sustainable place. The Fort Collins Bike Library is a free service allowing guests to borrow a bike for as short as one hour or as long as three days. Volunteers are needed to help run the Fort Collins Bike Library. Volunteers greet customers, fit them with a free bike to ride, and provide information about the community. One month commitment preferred. Shifts are 10am-12pm, Monday-Thursday and 10am-3pm, FridaySunday between April-November.

Healthier Communities Coalition of Larimer County 1224 Doctors Lane Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.healthylarimer.org Kim Sharpe (970) 495-7503 krs4@pvhs.org Healthier Communities Coalition (HCC) improves the health and well-being of Larimer County’s children and youth by helping service providers build lasting partnerships. HCC serves as a relationship broker, networker, communicator, convener, facilitator, information clearinghouse, capacity builder and advocate for our county’s child, youth and family service providers. HCC also serves the community and other agencies by bringing stakeholders together around issues that require a coordinated response to bring about change. Volunteers are needed to serve as Bicycle Ambassadors to encourage people to ride their bikes and/or to share the

1325 South Colorado Boulevard, Ste 308 Denver, CO 80222 www.marchofdimes.com/Colorado Jennifer Sorenson (303) 305-1230 jsorenson@marchofdimes.com

March of Dimes Foundation-Colorado Chapter improves the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. Volunteers are needed to participate in the Walk and other related events. Volunteers are needed for registration, to set fundraising goals, engage others to walk, collect donations, set up, serve food, clean up and participate in a 5K walk to benefit the organization. Youth volunteers ages 10-14 supervised, 15+ unsupervised.

McKee Medical Center 2000 North Boise Avenue Loveland, CO 80538 www.bannerhealth.com Melissa Wiederspan (970) 635-4166 Melissa.Wiederspan@bannerhealth.com

McKee Medical Center exists to make a difference in people’s lives through excellent patient care. McKee Medical Center is a fully-accredited, nonprofit, acute care hospital that has been providing care to residents of Loveland and the surrounding area since 1976. Volunteers serve in a variety of capacities throughout the facility including greeting and guiding guests, driving a golf cart to help patients in the parking lot, assisting with clerical duties, staffing and operating McKee Thrift Avenue and the McKee Gift Shop, gardening, and much more. Volunteers are needed from 7am-8pm, seven days per week. Most shifts are 3-4 hours.

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McKee Medical Center Foundation 1805 East 18th Street, Ste 9 Loveland, CO 80538 www.mckeefoundation.com Dawn Paepke (970) 203-2519 dawn.paepke@bannerhealth.com McKee Medical Center Foundation raises funds and friends for the health and wellness of our community. Volunteers are needed to help plan and implement various fundraising events throughout the year. Dates and times vary and volunteer skills needed are broad. Youth volunteers ages 14+ supervised.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Colorado Chapter (Fort Collins) 1525 Riverside Avenue, Ste A Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.curemsco-wy.org Anna Russo (970) 494-5987 anna.russo@nmss.org National Multiple Sclerosis Society mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure and addresses the challenges of everyone affected by MS. Volunteers are needed to assist clients one-on-one or in small groups and help with organizing projects, moves, letter writing, computer assistance, and errands. Days and times are flexible. Volunteers are also needed to assist with Northern Colorado Walk MS, Bike MS Fort Collins Loop, and other local events. Volunteers assist with event set up and tear down, registration, directing participants on the route, and delivering marketing. Volunteers are also needed to help with general office tasks and program mailings. Youth volunteers ages 10-15 need to be supervised, 16+ unsupervised.

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Pathways Hospice 305 Carpenter Road Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.pathways-care.org Debora Polk (970) 292-2378 deb.polk@pathways-care.org

Pathways Hospice honors every moment of life by providing compassionate, excellent, comprehensive care to those with an advanced medical condition and those who are grieving. Volunteers are needed to work with hospice patients and families in direct patient and bereavement support. Opportunities include companionship visits, music or other creative therapy, light house cleaning, massage therapy, and beauticians. Volunteers are also needed to assist with mailings, clerical tasks, fundraising activities, and special events. Twenty hour volunteer training required for patient care and bereavement volunteers. Pathways serve individuals living in Larimer County, western Weld County and the Highway 85 and I-25 corridors.

Poudre Valley Hospital 1024 South Lemay Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.pvhs.org Susan Nadeau (970) 495-8580 skn@pvhs.org Poudre Valley Hospital is an integrated, independent nonprofit organization providing innovative, comprehensive care of the highest quality while exceeding expectations of the communities we serve. Volunteers are needed 7am-8pm, seven days a week to assist staff in more than 70 departments to enhance the comfort and care for patients, family members, and visitors.

Rehabilitation and Visiting Nurses Association 2105 Clubhouse Drive Greeley, CO 80634 www.rvnahomecare.com

Northern Colorado AIDS Project

Sheri Wayman (970) 225-9399 sheriwayman@rvna.info

400 Remington Street, Ste 100 Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.ncaids.org

Rehabilitation and Visiting Nurses Association provides quality home health care and related services to the residents of northern Colorado with professional skills and compassion. Volunteers are needed to help with administrative duties.

Kendra Wickline (970) 484-4469 ext 18 Kendra.Wickline@coloradoAIDSproject.org

Sustainable Living Association

Northern Colorado AIDS Project (NCAP) improves the quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS and helps reduce the spread and stigma of the disease. Volunteers are needed for various positions including helping with office work and reception, client transportation, HIV/Hepatitis C testing and education, and educational outreach.

9860 Poudre Canyon Road Bellvue, CO 80512 www.sustainablelivingassociation.org Julia Breul (401) 536-7241 volunteer@sustainablelivingfair.org

The Sustainable Living Association educates people and communities in the Rocky Mountain region to make healthy, sustainable choices. Volunteers are needed to build community awareness for sustainable building and renewable energy by helping with workshop series, promoting other

hEALTH & WELLNESS awareness activities, and supporting the activities of other organizations that are working to achieve similar goals. Youth volunteers ages 12-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised.

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Touchstone Health Partners

University of Colorado Health - Medical Center of the Rockies

525 West Oak Street Fort Collins, CO 80521 www.touchstonehealthpartners.org

2500 Rocky Mountain Avenue Loveland, CO 80538 www.universityofcoloradohealth.org

Emily Dawson Petersen (970) 494-4226 Emily.petersen@touchstonehealthpartners.org

Linda Fisher (970) 624-1852 linda.fisher@uchealth.org

Touchstone Health Partners is dedicated to providing comprehensive, personalized, and integrated mental health and addiction services. Common volunteer activities include partnerships with homebound consumers, childcare for group sessions, hospitality services for office lobbies, help with animal-assisted therapy groups, assistance with marketing and development campaigns, and various one-time group volunteering events. In most cases, volunteers will be asked to make at least a 6-month commitment. Volunteer opportunities at Touchstone Health Partners are regularly growing and adapting, so please contact the Volunteer Coordinator or check the website for up-to-date information. Volunteers with specific skills and interests are encouraged to communicate with the Volunteer Coordinator about possibilities for utilizing those skills and interests.

Medical Center of the Rockies is a medical care center under University of Colorado Health-an independent, nonprofit organization, providing innovative, comprehensive care of the highest quality while exceeding expectations of the communities we serve. Volunteers are needed to assist at the information desk, escorting patients, serving as Get Well Network patient educators, in the Fitness Center, as patient liaisons, in the surgery/cardiac waiting room, with the golf cart, and in the gift shop. Volunteers are needed 7am-9pm, seven days per week. Shifts are 3-hours, once per week. Youth volunteers ages 15+ unsupervised.

Businesses Committed to Volunteering United Way of Larimer County’s Business Cares program was created for companies that are truly committed to creating a corporate culture of volunteerism. This membership program helps businesses develop and implement strategic community outreach and business citizenship programs that generate positive, measurable benefits for the business’ bottom-line, as well as for the community.

Business Cares Services include: •

Consulting: Assistance with developing and managing an employee volunteer program and policy that meets the unique needs of each individual company.

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Staff Training & Development: Nonprofit Board of Directors training, volunteer project leader training, leadership trainings, and quarterly peer networking forums.

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Employee Management & Engagement: Support in planning volunteer engagement projects, including special projects for National Volunteer Month, Make a Difference Day, and holiday volunteering.

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Community Recognition: Print and web recognition throughout the year for the company and individual employee volunteers.

“It is up to us to develop a community that cares and by volunteering, we are not only building a stronger community but also a stronger company.” -Robin Fallon, Center Partners, 2010

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Hunger & Homelessness Below are agencies in Larimer County that have a need for volunteers. For more up-to-date and detailed information about volunteer opportunities with hunger and homelessness, please contact United Way of Larimer County by calling 2-1-1 or (970) 407-7066, or visit www.uwaylc.org/volunteer.

CARE Housing, Inc. 1303 West Swallow Road, Bldg 11 Fort Collins, CO 80526 www.carehousing.org Shannon Ash (970) 282-7522 sash@carehousing.org CARE Housing, Inc. advocates for and provides affordable housing with support services to working families, along with persons with disabilities, to strengthen and empower families and build community. Volunteers are needed to assist with resident programs several times throughout the year. Volunteers are also needed to help with landscaping, painting, and other property-related enhancements. Background check required. Orientation provided. Youth volunteers ages 16+ unsupervised.

Community Foundation Homeward 2020 4745 Wheaton Drive, Ste 100 Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.homeward2020.org Vanessa Fenley (970) 235-0202 vanessa@Homeward2020.org Homeward 2020 works to convene, advocate, strategize, and align local homeless-serving agencies, government, business leadership, and the faith community to greatly reduce the number of homeless persons in Fort Collins. Volunteers are needed to provide administrative assistance and assist with other duties, as needed. Youth volunteers ages 10+ supervised.

Catholic Charities, Larimer County Region

Denver Rescue Mission Harvest Farm

460 Linden Center Drive Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.ccdenver.org

4240 East County Road 66 Wellington, CO 80549 www.harvestfarm.net

Dana Sebastian (970) 484-5010 dsebastian@ccdenver.org

Heather Pulley (970) 568-9803 ext 4243 hpulley@denrescue.org

Inspired by Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love and compassion, Catholic Charities extends the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need by helping people of all backgrounds, strengthening families, and building communities. Shelter volunteers assist one night per week with intake and orientation of new clients. Emergency Assistance volunteers assist one afternoon per week, Monday-Thursday with client intake and reception. Kitchen volunteers help prepare and serve a meal at least one day per month, youth volunteers ages 15+ only. Senior Outreach volunteers commit 2 hours per week for one year to provide companionship to an isolated senior. Administrative volunteers serve at least once per week, MondayFriday at the front desk. Youth volunteers ages 8-14 supervised, 15+ unsupervised.

Harvest Farm and Denver Rescue Missionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief goal is to meet people at their point of need, physical and spiritual. Through practical programs of public awareness and education, shelter, food and clothing distribution, and through Christian teaching and work discipline, Harvest Farm aims to return the poor, needy and homeless to society as selfsufficient, productive citizens. Volunteers are needed during the spring and summer to assist with existing projects, including building maintenance, feeding animals, grounds maintenance, and gardening. Volunteer groups that can provide funding to complete miscellaneous maintenance jobs are also welcome for full-day volunteer projects. Youth volunteers 12+ supervised.

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Faith Family Hospitality c/o United Way of Larimer County 424 Pine Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.faithfamilyhospitality.org Ben Story (970) 430-5532 daycenterffh@gmail.com Faith Family Hospitality (FFH) provides fellowship, overnight housing, meals and support to local families experiencing homelessness. FFH provides fellowship, overnight housing, meals and support to local families experiencing homelessness. Most of our volunteer opportunities are directly through our partner congregations, but we do have opportunity for people to help regularly at our Day Center.

Feeding Our Community Ourselves, Inc. PO Box 242 Fort Collins, CO 80522 www.FoCoCafe.org Volunteer Coordinator (732) 742-5756 Liz@FoCoCafe.org Feeding Our Community Ourselves, (FoCo Café) builds community by providing nutritious and delicious meals to the people of Fort Collins regardless of their ability to pay while using local, organic, and sustainably grown ingredients. Volunteers help the Café, make fresh food, a fresh environment, and a fresh approach to ending hunger in Fort Collins. When FoCo Café opens its doors this fall. Volunteers can help in the kitchen and in the dining area prepping food, cooking, with counter service, dish washing, cleaning tables, and maintenance. Youth volunteers under age 16 supervised.

Food Bank for Larimer County 1301 Blue Spruce Drive Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.foodbanklarimer.org Ben Donnelly (970) 530-3113 bdonnelly@foodbanklarimer.org The Food Bank for Larimer County strives to provide food to all in need through community partnerships and hunger relief programs. Food Share volunteers are needed in Loveland and Fort Collins, 9am-3pm, Tuesday-Saturday to work directly with clients by performing client check-in and distributing commodities. Kids Café Kitchen Assistants help prepare, cook and package meals Monday-Friday. Warehouse and office volunteers assist 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday. Opportunities also exist to help with special events and food drives. Volunteers typically work a regular weekly shift of 2-3 hours which must be pre-arranged with the Volunteer Coordinator. Youth volunteers ages 10-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised.

Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity 4001 South Taft Hill Road Fort Collins, CO 80526 www.fortcollinshabitat.org Alex Statham-Lardner (970) 488-2609 astatham@fortcollinshabitat.org

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Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity builds safe, decent, and affordable homes in partnership with hard-working families in need. Volunteers are needed to help with home construction 8am-3:30pm, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Volunteers ages 16+ unsupervised. No construction experience necessary. Volunteers are also needed to assist in the ReStore, 9am-5:30pm, Monday-Saturday, with material handling, cleaning, and greeting customers. Youth volunteers ages 1415 supervised, 16+ unsupervised Additional help is needed with administration and special events. Individuals who are serving court-ordered community service must contact the Volunteer Coordinator for pre-screening and paperwork in order to work on site.

Fort Collins Rescue Mission 316 Jefferson Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.fortcollinsrescuemission.org Heather Pulley (303) 521-0746 hpulley@denrescue.org The Fort Collins Rescue Mission is changing lives in the name of Christ by meeting people at their physical and spiritual points of need, with the goal of returning them to society as productive, self-sufficient citizens. Volunteers are needed to prep and serve meals. Breakfast shift is 6am -7:30am, Prep is 1pm-4pm, and Dinner is 4:30pm-6:30pm. Please visit our website to find a listing of available shifts, as well as additional longer term opportunities.

Homeless Gear 1305 Duff Drive, Unit 5 Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.HomelessGear.org Eileen Corbiere (970) 587-3556 Eileen@HomelessGear.org

Homeless Gear provides homeless men, women and children with the supplies that they need to survive on the streets and the support and companionship that they need to navigate the path from homelessness to self-sufficiency. Volunteers are needed to sort and stock donations, help out at regular supply distributions, organize and host donation drives, sew sleeping bags, help out at a monthly Sam’s Club collection event, transport products, join the Night Street Outreach team, and/or serve as an Employment Specialist or an Advocate Assistant in our Hand Up program. Youth volunteers welcome.

House of Neighborly Service 565 North Cleveland Avenue Loveland, CO 80537 www.honservice.org Erin Becerra (970) 667-4939 ext 19 ebecerra@honservice.org

House of Neighborly Service provides basic needs, referrals, and advocacy to people who are experiencing the effects of poverty or situational crisis. Volunteers help sort food and package food baskets, sort and hang donated clothing, assist the homeless day center (and seasonally the overnight shelter), pick up donations, do clerical tasks, and serve as caseworkers that meet with clients. Volunteers are also utilized for fundraisers, maintenance and other special projects.

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Loveland Habitat for Humanity Construction 1154 SE 2nd Street Loveland, CO 80537 www.lovelandhabitat.org Heather Muheim (970) 669-9769 heather@lovelandhabitat.org Restore 5250 North Garfield Avenue Loveland, CO 80538 Carmen Engel (970) 669-7343 carmen@lovelandhabitatforhumanity.org Seeking to put God’s love into action, Loveland Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Volunteers are needed to assist with all phases of home construction, to serve on committees, and to offer clerical support in the office. ReStore volunteers help collect, sort, display and repair donated items. Youth volunteers ages 14+ supervised for non-construction related duties.

Loveland Housing Authority 375 West 37th Street, Ste 200 Loveland, CO 80538 www.lovelandhsg.org Volunteer Coordinator (970) 667-3232 info@lovelandhsg.org City of Loveland Housing Authority provides low and moderate income residents of Loveland with opportunities for home and community through housing. Volunteers are needed to help maintain properties managed by Loveland Housing Authority by assisting with gardening, playground maintenance, garbage collection, and beautification projects. There are also opportunities to work with the children during craft time, science club, field trips, reading programs, and Girl Scout troops.

Loveland’s Community Kitchen 427 Garfield Avenue Loveland, CO 80537 www.lovelandcommunitykitchen.org Sally Wabeke (970) 663-2533 sally.wabeke@gmail.com

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Loveland’s Community Kitchen is a place where there is a meal for those who are hungry, conversation for those who are lonely, and rest for those who are struggling. Volunteers are needed 10:30am-1:30pm, Monday-Friday, and 2-5pm on weekends to help with meal set-up, service, and clean-up. Youth volunteers ages 10-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised.

Neighbor to Neighbor 1550 Blue Spruce Drive Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.n2n.org Beverly Suits (970) 484-7498 bsuits@n2n.org

Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) opens doors and advances lives by providing housing counseling, supportive services, and multi-family affordable housing. Volunteers are needed to assist with Housing Counseling programs by placing follow-up phone calls to program participants, performing data entry, filing, helping with mailings, answering phones, updating information, and assisting with basic office duties. Training is provided and volunteers must commit to a minimum of three hours per week for at least three months. Volunteers are also needed for short-term property beautification, landscaping, community building, maintenance and various other projects. Volunteer hours are Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm, and Fridays, 8am-12pm with occasional weekend and evening hours. Youth volunteers ages 10+ supervised.

Serve 6.8 - Murphy Center for Hope 242 Conifer Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.murphycenterforhope.org Linda Bilsing (970) 494-9940 lbilsing@serve68.org

The Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope is a collaboration that serves and supports any person or persons who are homeless or near homelessness by connecting people with community resources and helping them to navigate services to obtain and maintain stable housing. We are guided by a commitment to treat our guests with respect, compassion, and shared faith and hope for their future. Volunteers are needed for 4-hour shifts within our open hours 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Volunteers assist staff with day-to-day operations such as overseeing the laundry and shower schedules, assisting caseworkers in connecting guests with services, using an agency van to transport guests to a nearby day shelter for lunch, and providing front desk assistance. 6-month commitment preferred. If you are interested, please visit our website and complete our online application, and our volunteer coordinator will contact you!

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How Can I Help in the Event of a Disaster? The physical destruction and human displacement caused by recent disaster events has made the impact of disaster real for all of us. Larimer County has had the unfortunate experience of responding to numerous disasters of its own, including the High Park Fire and the 2013 flood. Oftentimes, community members want to help, but don’t realize there are limitations to volunteering and donating during a disaster. The following list can help you understand how your voluntary efforts can be best used: •

Become trained in advance. Stay safe by volunteering through a reputable agency. Locally, you can contact organizations such as the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and United Way 2-1-1 to become trained as a disaster response volunteer prior to an emergency event.

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Don’t self-deploy. Volunteers are usually needed in the weeks, months, and years after a disaster strikes. What most people don’t realize is that self-deploying can actually cause more problems than they alleviate in a disaster situation. The best thing to do is to wait for instructions from official sources.

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When you want to donate, cash is best. Donated goods often cause the complicated, time-consuming process of collecting, tracking, transporting and distributing, while cash can be used in concentrated areas.

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Donate through an organization. When specific items are needed, organizations know of the specific needs along with the details of the collection. Relief groups will often have infrastructure already in place. Dial 2-1-1 for a list of organizations accepting donations.

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Don’t call 9-1-1 to find out about recent developments and volunteer opportunities. To find out the status of a disaster or who you can contact to help, visit www. larimer.org/emergency or dial 2-1-1.

If a disaster does occur and you are compelled to help those in need, please contact United Way of Larimer County 2-1-1 to find out how you can volunteer or donate by dialing 2-1-1 or visiting www.UnitedWayofLarimerCounty.org.

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Individuals with Disabilities

Below are agencies in Larimer County that have a need for volunteers. For more up-to-date and detailed information about volunteer opportunities serving individuals with disabilities, please contact United Way of Larimer County by calling 2-1-1 or (970) 407-7066, or visit www.uwaylc.org/volunteer.

Arc of Larimer County 1121 West Prospect Road Fort Collins, CO 80526 www.arclc.org Marilee Boylan (970) 204-6991 mboylan@arclc.org Arc of Larimer County protects the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities through advocacy and education. Volunteers are needed to assist with office duties, events, and special programs. Volunteers are also needed to work in the thrift stores. Youth volunteers ages 8-13 supervised, 14+ unsupervised.

Audio Information Network of Colorado provides Coloradoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blind, visually impaired, and disabled residents with access to news, information, and otherwise inaccessible printed materials. Volunteers are needed to read newspapers, magazines, and other print materials to be broadcasted to blind, visually impaired, and disabled individuals across Colorado. Boulder studios are open for recording 7:30am-5pm, Monday- Friday, and 8am-12pm weekends. Volunteers may also record on personal computers. Other home based-projects are available. 1-2 hour commitment per week preferred. Training provided. Youth volunteers ages 14+ unsupervised.

City of Fort Collins - Adaptive Recreation Opportunities

Arc Thrift Stores 106 Foothills Parkway Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.arcthrift.com

PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 www.fcgov.com/aro

Erica Porter (303) 231-9222 ext 1190 volunteer@arcthrift.com

Jenna Moriarty (970) 224-6125 jmoriarty@fcgov.com

Arc Thrift Stores enhances the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by providing funding to support the Arc and ACL Chapters in Colorado. Arc believes that all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities should have the opportunity to decide how they live, learn, work, and play. Volunteers are needed to help with production, customer service, and to help sort and organize donations. Supervised youth volunteers welcome.

Audio Information Network of Colorado 1700 55th Street, Ste A Boulder, CO 80301 www.aincolorado.org Kat Lindgren (877) 443-2001 ext 103 kat@aincolorado.org

City of Fort Collins Adaptive Recreation Opportunities provides people with disabilities the opportunities to participate in community recreation programs and services of their choice. Volunteers are needed to assist individuals and groups with various recreational programs such as trips and outings, sports, arts, health and wellness, social events and leisure education. Volunteers are also needed evenings and weekends to assist with alternative programs for adults including outings to movies, restaurants, and museums, cooking and craft classes, and aquatic classes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Duties for aquatics classes include participating in the class, being a positive role model, and assisting with set-up, clean-up and adaptive equipment. Training provided. Application, background check, and orientation required.

INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

Disabled Resource Services 1017 Robertson Street, Unit B Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.fortnet.org/drs Michael Marr (970 )482-2700 drsmm@frii.com Disabled Resource Services empowers individuals with disabilities to achieve their maximum level of independence through services supporting advocacy, awareness, and access to their community. Volunteers are needed to assist lowincome and home-bound individuals with disabilities in Fort Collins and Loveland by providing transportation, helping with lawn mowing and yard work, snow shoveling, organizing, reading to the blind, adopting a senior, light housekeeping and handyman work. Volunteers with auto-mechanical skills are also needed.

Easter Seals Colorado

Katie Dockery (970) 669-2777 kdockery@eastersealscolorado.org Easter Seals Colorado partners with individuals and families to reduce the impact of disability or health challenges to enhance quality of life. Volunteers are needed 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday to teach hour-long mini-courses in the volunteer’s area of interest, assist with programs or outings, and serve on the fundraising committee.

301 West Skyway Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.foothillsgateway.org April Rikhoff (970) 266-5379 aprilr@foothillsgateway.org

Service-to-Go

The mission of Foothills Gateway, is to advocate for and empower individuals with disabilities to lead lives of their choice. Volunteers are needed as mentors and are paired one-on-one with an individual with a disability to help model healthy friendships while accessing the community. Schedules are flexible. Volunteers also assist as Adult Program Aides helping staff and individuals on-site in the work area, retirement room, or intensive supports area with activities such as reading to groups, arts and crafts, feeding, and oneon-one time. Hours are 9:30am-2pm, Monday-Friday. Adult Care Services volunteers spend time with adults at the Adult Care house, participating in activities such as games, arts and crafts, and reading. This is a 24-hour facility. Background checks required.

Front Range Exceptional Equestrians PO Box 272452 Fort Collins, CO 80527 www.ridewithfree.org Volunteer Coordinator (970) 221-0646 ridewithfree@yahoo.com

1656 Topaz Drive Loveland, CO 80537 www.eastersealscolorado.org

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Front Range Exceptional Equestrians (FREE) provides a unique blend of social, physical, and emotional development through equine-assisted activities. Volunteers assist children and adults with special needs while participating in evening classes, and with grooming and tacking horses. Volunteers also serve on committees such as fundraising and marketing, and help with special events or long-range planning. Volunteers are needed to take pictures at classes and events. Knowledge of horses or disabilities is not required, although it is helpful. Training provided. Youth volunteers ages 12-13 supervised, 14+ unsupervised.

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THE BEST WAY TO FIND YOURSELF IS TO LOSE YOURSELF IN THE SERVICES OF OTHERS. - Ghandi

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Are you looking for a service project that is easy to implement on-site at your school, business, or home? Service-to-Go may be the perfect opportunity for you! United Way of Larimer County works with local nonprofits to identify projects that can be completed anywhere. Projects range from decorative placemats and “thinking of you” cards for homebound citizens, to meal packages and fleece scarves for homeless individuals, to alphabet flashcards and joke books for children staying at a local shelter. Visit www.uwaylc.org/volunteer to view complete toolkits and instructions for completing these projects. For more information, dial 2-1-1 or email volunteer@uwaylc.org.

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Hearts and Horses Therapeutic Riding Center

planning and shopping, cooking, and teaching life skills. Volunteers skilled in American Sign Language are especially needed. Hours are 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday. Youth volunteers ages 10-14 supervised, 15+ unsupervised.

163 North County Road 29 Loveland, CO 80539 www.heartsandhorses.org

Pine Acre Farms Therapy Center

Volunteer Coordinator (970) 663-4200 volunteer@heartsandhorses.org Hearts and Horses Therapeutic Riding Center promotes the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well being of people with special needs through equine-assisted therapy. Volunteers are needed as Horse Leaders and Side Walkers to aid special needs clients in their riding therapy. Horse Leaders are responsible for haltering, grooming, tacking, and leading horses in therapy classes. Side Walkers walk alongside and sometimes aid the disabled riderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s balance. 8-week commitment serving 1-2 hours per week preferred. Training provided. Volunteers are also needed for office and facilities support. Youth volunteers age 3-14 supervised, 15+ unsupervised.

Learning House Foundation 3533 Riva Ridge Drive Fort Collins, CO 80526 www.thelearninghouse.org Chris Howell (970) 266-0844 chris.howell.fc@gmail.com The Learning House Foundation creates an enriching and engaging environment for both young children and adults that stimulates the mind, incorporates hands-on activities, and encourages everyone to be their best. Volunteers are needed to assist in classrooms, with yard and maintenance duties, and with front office tasks. Youth volunteers ages 10-12 supervised, 13+ unsupervised.

Mindset Creative Community Resources 4825 South Lemay Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.elderhaus.org Sandra Cogswell (970) 221-0406 ehvolunteer@gmail.com Mindset Creative Community Resources is a high-energy program that offers diverse activities to enhance the lives of adults with disabilities. Volunteers are needed to assist staff with group outings, games, crafts, swim groups, meal

PO Box 978 Berthoud, CO 80513 www.pineacrefarms.com Debbie Anderson (970) 461-1464 twisthotshot@yahoo.com

Pine Acre Farms Therapy Center provides bonding and interaction for the mentally challenged through therapy with all types of animals. Volunteers are needed to assist participants handle dogs and horses, and assist with program set-up, fundraising, and maintenance projects. Background check required.

Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc - Platte Rivers Chapter 955 Jordache Drive Loveland, CO 80538 www.facebook.com/PHWFFPlatteRivers Dean Miller (970) 203-5257 info@platteriversphwff.com

Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities including education and outings. Volunteers for PHWFF are needed to fill a variety of roles, which includes, but not limited to: fly fishing guides, trip coordinators, fly tying instructors, food preparation, transportation, volunteer coordinators, fishing site hosts, organizational duties, marketing, media contacts, fundraising planning and more. PHWFF provides all services to our military members free of charge. PHWFF accepts no money from any government departments and utilizes volunteer hours, grants and donations to fulfill our mission.

Reflections Therapeutic Riding 46550 CR 29 Nunn, CO 80648 www.reflectionstherapeuticriding.com CJ Donovan (970) 690-1049 cj@reflectionstherapeuticriding.com

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To empower and improve the lives of people with cognitive, psychological and physical disabilities through the benefits of equine assisted activities and therapies. We are seeking volunteers for Horse Leaders: leading the horse for the rider. Side Walkers: assist riders in sitting balanced on the horses and hearing what the instructor is saying. Barn Team: assists in horse grooming and maintenance, barn cleaning and tack cleaning, etc. Grounds Maintenance: everything from cleaning, planting flowers, mowing and helping build items for the sensory trail. Special Events: Reflections holds fund raising events and special events for our riders. Office Assistance: Misc office duties such as filing, typing, organizing and assistance to the administrative staff. Most positions require volunteer orientation and training. Days and times are Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm.

sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Volunteers are needed as coaches, team assistants, and unified partners, and to help at local events and fundraisers. Sportspecific officials are needed for competitions and sports clinicians to work with coaches and athletes. Volunteer opportunities and schedules are flexible. Youth volunteers ages 8-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised.

Respite Care, Inc.

125 Crestridge Street Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.touchstonehealthpartners.org

6203 South Lemay Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.respitecareinc.org

Natalie Brown (970) 493-4053 natalie.brown@touchstonehealthpartners.org

Lauren Whynott (970) 207-9435 volunteer@respitecareinc.org Respite Care, provides short-term quality care for children with developmental disabilities and respite to their families, enabling them to enhance their quality of life. Volunteers are needed to spend supervised time with children during scheduled weekly visits reading stories, holding babies, and playing board games. Volunteers are also needed to facilitate group involvement in the community. Orientation, training, and background check required. Group volunteer opportunities must be arranged at least two weeks in advance.

Special Olympics Colorado 384 Inverness Parkway, Ste 100 Englewood, CO 80112 www.specialolympicsco.org Katie Roche (720) 359-3130 kr@specialolympicsco.org

Spirit Crossing Clubhouse

Spirit Crossing Clubhouse supports adults with mental illness as they pursue their personal, social, financial, and vocational goals. Volunteers with expertise in employment, education, business, law, real estate, or persons with disabilities are needed to serve on the Advisory Board. Two-year minimum commitment required. Volunteers are also needed to help with special events, fundraising, building renovations, and to serve on the Friends of Spirit Crossing League. Youth volunteers ages 13+ supervised.

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Special Olympics Colorado provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type

LEAVE YOUR COMFORT ZONE. GO STRETCH YOURSELF FOR A GOOD CAUSE. – Kobi Yamada

Poverty Simulations

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Did you know that 1 in 7 individuals in Larimer County are living in poverty?

Poverty Simulations are a role-playing experience for those not living in poverty to learn about and engage in poverty reduction. Each participant assumes the role of a low-income family member living on a limited budget. During the hour-long “month,” participants must do their best to provide for their families, cover expenses, and maintain their home. These goals are accomplished by interacting with community resources available in the simulation, which range from bill collectors to service providers. Volunteers are needed to host simulations, role play in simulations as participants or community resource actors, and to facilitate the events. For more information about Poverty Simulations, email volunteer@uwaylc.org.

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Resources and Services

Below are agencies in Larimer County that have a need for volunteers. The organizations in this category involve volunteers in providing a specialized resource or service to members of the community. For more up-to-date and detailed information about volunteer opportunities with local resources and services, please contact United Way of Larimer County by calling 2-1-1 or (970) 407-7066, or visit www.uwaylc.org/volunteer.

Alternatives to Violence 313 East 4th Street Loveland, CO 80537 www.alternativestoviolence.org Volunteer Coordinator (970) 669-5150 volunteers@alternativestoviolence.org Alternatives to Violence educates and empowers victims, survivors, and the community to break the cycle of violence. Volunteers are needed to assist with victim advocacy, legal/ court advocacy, childcare, fundraising, and administrative tasks. Flexible scheduling. Volunteers who serve as victim advocates are first responders to crisis situations. Thorough training is provided.

neighborhoods. Volunteers are needed occasionally to help with education programs, grant opportunities, special events, and mediation services. Volunteers are especially needed to Adopt-A-Neighbor by shoveling snow in the winter months for those who are unable to do so.

Colorado State University SLiCE Office Lory Student Center West Fort Collins, CO 80523 www.slice.colostate.edu Jen Johnson (970) 491-1682 jennifer.jo.johnson@colostate.edu

Be Local cultivates our living economy of independent, uniquely local businesses and farms through community advocacy, consumer education, and business promotion. Volunteers are needed to help with the winter market at the Opera Galleria.

To maximize student potential through high quality, innovative programs and services. With a variety of leadership and community engagement programs, the Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement (SLiCE) office at Colorado State University provides an important link between students and their surrounding communities. SLiCE brings together student organizations, student leaders and student volunteers under one banner; making our campus a better community and a more involved place. Being involved in SLiCE programs allows students to enrich their academic and social experience at CSU. With 12 highly committed professional staff members and nearly 30 student staff members with a variety of expertise, SLiCE is not only a source for involvement of all kinds, but also a valuable resource of knowledge. Come into the office today to discover how rewarding a slice of involvement can be!

City of Fort Collins Neighborhood Services

Education and Life Training Center

Be Local Northern Colorado PO Box 1545 Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.belocalnc.org Volunteer Coordinator (970) 219-3382 info@belocalinc.org

281 North College Avenue, Second Floor Fort Collins, CO 80522 www.fcgov.com/neighborhoodservices Volunteer Coordinator (970) 224-6046 City of Fort Collins Neighborhood Services offers programs for Fort Collins residents to enhance quality of life in our

401 Linden Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.ELTCenter.org Serena Robb (970) 482-4357 Serena.Robb@ELTCenter.org

RESOURCES & SERVICES Education and Life Training Center (ELTC) supports families towards employment and economic stability through education. Volunteers are needed to serve as Allies to community members for the Circles Program, which engages the community in alleviating poverty from many angles and for the Guiding Coalition, which oversees the program. Volunteers are also needed weekly to cook meals, or assist with youth programming, or serve as an office assistant or receptionist. Volunteers also help by providing skills in tutoring, parenting, home or car repairs, writing newsletters, computer refurbishing, IT, photography at events, and event planning and support.

Estes Park Learning Place, Inc. 600 South Saint Vrain, Unit 2 Estes Park,CO 80517 www.eplearningplace.org Amber Johnson (970) 577-0020 eplpdirector@gmail.com The Estes Park Learning Place is dedicated to supporting and inspiring students of all ages in their educational pursuits, and to nurturing a life-long love of learning. Volunteers are needed to support learning programs and help with special events.

Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center PO Box 4221 Estes Park, CO 80517 www.epnonprofit.org Jill Lancaster (970) 480-7805 director@epnonprofit.org Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center provides educational opportunities for area nonprofit organizations, seeks optimal utilization of limited resources through networking among nonprofit entities, and encourages through support and guidance the emergence of innovation and creativity. Volunteers are needed to assist with managing records of nonprofit contact information and services. Volunteer grant writers also needed as well as individuals interested in becoming experts in on-line grant searches.

Everyday Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee House 144 South Mason Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.everydayjoes.org Aaron Patterson (970) 224-4138 aaron@everydayjoes.org Everyday Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee House seeks to express the presence of the living Christ in Old Town by building relationships and being a place where people come together. Volunteers are needed to assist with one-time cleaning and maintenance projects. Volunteers who are able to commit a minimum of three months are needed as baristas at the coffee bar. Youth volunteers 16+ unsupervised.

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Fort Collins, Community Action Network PO Box 400 Fort Collins, CO 80522 www.fccan.org Cheryl Distaso (970) 419-8944 info@fccan.org

The Fort Collins, Community Action Network (FCCAN) creates a community based on furthering economic, social, and environmental justice, sustainability, human rights, and peace for all by building coalitions, developing strategies and actions, and supporting existing progressive organizations. Volunteers are needed for nearly every aspect of programming, including one-time events. Youth volunteers ages 1416 supervised, 17+ unsupervised.

Fort Collins, Convention and Visitors Bureau 19 Old Town Square, Ste 137 Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.visitftcollins.com Elin Moorman (970) 232-3842 emoorman@ftcollins.com

The Fort Collins, Convention and Visitors Bureau leads the Fort Collins area hospitality industry in attracting special events, conventions, cultural activities, and recreational opportunities for greater Fort Collins and provides information regarding businesses, services, and recreational opportunities available in Fort Collins to visitors and residents. Enthusiastic volunteers are needed to staff the information center seven days per week in 2-4 hour shifts. On-call weekend substitute volunteers are also needed. Long-time residents of Fort Collins are especially encouraged to apply, but anyone with a familiarity of Fort Collins and a willingness to learn and help others is welcome.

Fort Collins Read Aloud 703 East Prospect Road Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.fortcollinsreadaloud.org Sara Vlietstra (970) 490-3179 fcreadaloud@comcast.net

Fort Collins Read Aloud encourages, educates, and empowers communities in Larimer County with the tools necessary to ensure lifetime literacy for children. Volunteers are needed to work with children, Pre-School through Third Grade, conducting read aloud programs with small groups in local schools, organizations, and special events throughout the community. Shifts range from weekly commitments to stand alone projects.

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Geller Center 629 South Howes Street Fort Collins, CO 80521 ww.gellercenter.org Laura Nelson (970) 482-8487 admin.gellercenter@gmail.com

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Loveland Center for Business Development 5400 Stone Creek Circle Loveland, CO 80538 www.lovelandcenterforbiz.org

Mary Ann Huffines (970) 667-4106 The Geller Center provides a safe place for development of maryann@lovelandcenterforbiz.org the spirit within the whole person, promoting healthy individuals, vibrant communities, and a peaceful world. Vol- Loveland Center for Business Development creates on-going unteers are requested to assist with yard work, office work mentoring relationships with business owners by providing including the occasional bulk mailings, providing a meal for confidential, independent, objective, and impartial business college students during the weekly “Food for Thought” gath- assessments, based on actual and relevant business experierings, serving on the Board of Directors, and helping with ence, available throughout the entire business cycle. Volunteers are needed to provide counseling and present classes special events. for local businesses and people looking to go into business. Volunteer counselors can provide their services for a few hours per day, once per week, or occasionally on an on-call basis. Hours are flexible.

H.E.L.P. International 629 SW 14th Street Loveland, CO 80537 www.helpint.org Jean Kaye Wilson (970) 481-2531 jeankaye@helpint.org

H.E.L.P. International identifies, collects, and distributes humanitarian aid, medical supplies, and equipment to those in times of peace, war, or disaster, and assists each community to sustain itself through the development of micro-businesses. Volunteers are needed 9am-4pm, Monday-Thursday, 6-9pm, Thursday evenings, and some weekends to sort and pack donations, pick-up and deliver goods to the local community, assist in the shipment of items abroad, and complete office tasks.

Larimer County Child Advocacy Center, Inc. 5529 South Timberline Road Fort Collins, CO 80528 www.larimercac.org Michelle Johnson (970) 407-9739 michelle@larimercac.org Larimer County Child Advocacy Center reduces trauma to children and their families through a comprehensive response to child abuse investigations. Volunteers are needed to assist with answering phones, greeting clients, filing, entering data, supervising children, and staffing the front desk. Volunteers may help with building and grounds maintenance by caring for the garden and lawn, and helping with repairs. Student interns can provide family support and resource referrals, conduct follow-up services, complete field notes, and supervise children. Volunteers are also needed to help with grant writing and fundraising events. Youth volunteers ages 13+ supervised.

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JUST ONE HOUR OF VOLUNTEER TIME IS WORTH $22.14 INVESTED BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY. - Volunteering in America

Loveland Visitors Center 5400 Stone Creek Circle, Ste 100 Loveland, CO 80538 www.cityofloveland.org Gary Light (970) 667-3882 gary.light@cityofloveland.org The Visitors Center promotes and markets the City of Loveland. Volunteers are needed to help operate the gift shop, with the Valentine re-mailing program, and greet visitors and provide them with local, regional, and state information.

Northern Colorado Shares, Inc. PO Box 272683 Fort Collins, CO 80527 www.nocoshares.org Kathie Robson (970) 381-2631 nocoshares@gmail.com NOCO Shares inspires generosity 90 days at a time. Volunteers support different community projects every 90 days. Currently, volunteers help with the new Community Garden at Redeemer Church, which will provide fresh produce for the local food banks and will be an ongoing project every year. The garden will be wheelchair accessible and family-friendly. Volunteers of all ages welcome. Another annual project is The Gift of a Green Christmas Tree, which provides trees and all the trimmings to those without. Youth Volunteers ages 14+ with supervision.

Rocky Mountain Resource Center 1105 West Myrtle Street Fort Collins, CO 80521 www.rmrcenter.org Lisa Monroney (970) 490-2032 lisamonroney@gmail.com

RESOURCES & SERVICES Rocky Mountain Resource Center provides information and referrals on issues related to destructive organizations and hate groups. Volunteers are needed to help organize files and library materials, answer telephones, and provide multimedia workshop presentation assistance. Youth volunteers ages 15-17 supervised.

Salvation Army 3901 South Mason Street Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.salvationarmyfortcollins.org Dorothy Dulin (970) 207-4472 dorothy.dulin@usw.salvationarmy.org The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Volunteers are needed for the Christmas Red Kettle Campaign to ring silver bells, give out candy canes and collect donation money in The Salvation Army red kettles every Saturday in November and December. Yearround volunteer projects include serving breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, planning and conducting Wednesday night youth activities, teaching music classes such as piano, guitar or choir, teaching computer classes and assisting in the eQuip for Success Computer Lab, registering low-income families for holiday assistance, and assisting with Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) during the times of disaster. Bilingual volunteers especially needed. Youth volunteers ages 7-16 supervised, 17+ unsupervised.

Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center 4812 South College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.savacenter.org Volunteer Coordinator (970) 472-4204 erin@savacenter.org

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The Center 100 North Mason Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.glbtcolorado.org Abigale Ada Grace (970) 221-3247 agrace@glbtcolorado.org

The Center serves as a resource center for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, two-spirit, samegender-loving, questioning communities and their allies in northern Colorado through support, education, outreach, advocacy, and collaboration. Volunteers are needed to help with administrative tasks, maintenance, and newsletter preparation. Youth volunteers ages 12+ supervised.

United Way of Larimer County 424 Pine Street, Ste 102 Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.uwaylc.org Volunteer Coordinator (970) 407-7066 volunteer@uwaylc.org

United Way of Larimer County brings together people and organizations from across the community to drive lasting change. United Way helps mobilize and engage volunteers in meaningful volunteer opportunities and strategies based on their skills and passions. Volunteers are needed to assist with special projects and events, serve on committees, help with disaster response and participate in days of service events such as Make a Difference Day and Poverty Simulations. To find an opportunity best for you, contact 2-1-1.

Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA) Center provides crisis intervention, advocacy, and counseling for all those affected by sexual violence and provides prevention programs through community outreach and education. Direct service volunteers serve as hotline advocates. 40-hour trainings are hosted 3 times per year. Prevention program volunteers help with SART Peers, Super Girls and Super Boys, and Activism 2515 Tunnel Road Theater. Youth volunteers ages 15+ may help with Activism Estes Park, CO 80511 Theater opportunities. www.ymcarockies.org

YMCA of the Rockies

Small Business Development Center Key Bank Tower Building, 125 South Howes Street, Ste 150 Fort Collins, CO 80521 www.larimersbdc.org

Spider Fish (970) 586-3341 ext 1071 sfish@ymcarockies.org

The YMCA of the Rockies puts Christian principles into practice through programs, staff, and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body. The YMCA of the Rockies is committed to giving back to the community through local day camp and childcare scholarships, military, Terri Donovan-Keirns foster and clergy family discount lodging packages, scholar(970) 498-9295 ships for Camp Chief Ouray overnight summer camp, and terri@larimersbdc.org. providing environmental education classes. Volunteers are needed to support all departments including food service, Small Business Development Center provides high quality programming, office staff, housekeeping, and maintenance. and cost-effective small business assistance, information, Volunteers receive the same benefits and discounts as seaand support which fosters the successful growth and devel- sonal employees. Youth volunteers ages 15 - 17 supervised. opment of small businesses and results in a positive longterm economic impact on our communities. Volunteers are needed to serve as office assistants for 2-3 hour shifts, 8am4pm, Monday-Friday. Business owners or retired persons

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Seniors

Below are agencies in Larimer County that have a need for volunteers. For more up-to-date and detailed information about volunteer opportunities serving seniors, please contact United Way of Larimer County by calling 2-1-1 or (970) 407-7066, www.uwaylc.org/volunteer.

City of Fort Collins - Senior Center

Elderhaus Adult Day Programs

1200 Raintree Drive Fort Collins, CO 80526 www.fcgov.com/recreation/seniorcenter

605 South Shields Street Fort Collins, CO 80521 www.elderhaus.org

Betsy Emond (970) 224-6030 bemond@fcgov.com

Sandra Cogswell (970) 221-0406 ehvolunteer@gmail.com

City of Fort Collins Senior Center is a gathering place where older adults can come together for activities and services that enhance their dignity, maintain their well-being, support their independence, foster lifelong learning, and encourage their involvement in the community. Volunteers assist with the implementation and supervision of programs and activities, serving as greeters, librarians, cooks, trip drivers, and clerical assistants. Volunteers also assist with special events that occur throughout the year. Areas of need include aquatics, arts and crafts, clubs and organizations, dance, fitness, education, games, outdoor recreation, assisting with our Volunteers of America lunch program, and social and travel opportunities. Court-ordered volunteers must pay $15 for a background check. Youth volunteers ages 10-13 supervised, 14+ unsupervised.

Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado PO Box 272687 Fort Collins, CO 80527 www.eldercarenet.org Volunteer Coordinator (970) 495-3442 Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado assists seniors in northern Colorado by providing information, resources, and support to caregivers and professional service providers. Volunteers are needed to support annual events such as Senior Law Day in August and Elder Care Resource Day in the spring. Youth volunteers ages 17+ unsupervised.

Elderhaus Adult Day Programs enrich lives through community-based education, socialization, and therapeutic services to support caregivers and maintain self-sufficiency. Volunteers assist program guests and staff members with crafts, games, meals and snacks, and help with special projects with menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s groups. Volunteers may assist on outings such as visits to parks, museums, coffee shops, bowling and billiards centers, fishing, and Meals on Wheels delivery. Hours are 8am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday. Youth volunteers ages 10-14 supervised, 15+ unsupervised.

Foundation on Aging for Larimer County PO Box 288 Fort Collins, CO 80522 www.foalarimer.org Lisa Poppaw (970) 310-4900 lisa@foalarimer.org

Foundation on Aging for Larimer County addresses the needs of older adults, raises community awareness of those needs, and fosters solutions that improve quality of life. The Foundation focuses on implementing and administering an emergency support fund for older individuals whose needs are not being met due to gaps in the existing senior service network. Volunteers are needed to provide community education and increase awareness about aging issues. Volunteers serve on the education, emergency grant assistance, advocacy, and events committees.

SENIORS

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Meals on Wheels of Fort Collins, Inc

Rural Alternative For Transportation

PO Box 424 Fort Collins, CO 80522 www.fcmow.org

248 Welch Avenue Berthoud, CO 80513

Linda Gangemi (970) 484-6325 info@fcmow.org Meals on Wheels of Fort Collins provides nutritious noon meals and social interaction to homebound individuals, five days per week, in the greater Fort Collins area. Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to homebound clients 11am to 1pm, at least one weekday per week. Volunteers use their own cars and gas. Bike delivery option is available. Socializing with clients is encouraged. Background checks required. Volunteers are also needed to help with special events and serve on the Board of Directors and committees.

Meals on Wheels of Loveland and Berthoud, Inc.

Ruth Fletcher-Carter (970) 532-2730 BerthoudRAFT.ruth@gmail.com RAFT provides transportation services at no cost to rural senior residents/and adults with disabilities who reside outside of Berthoud but within the Berthoud Fire Protection District. RAFT is a free volunteer driver program which operates under Berthoud Golden Links, a nonprofit with oversight of the Berthoud Senior Center. Volunteer drivers are matched with the needs of eligible riders.

SAINT Volunteer Transportation 333 West Drake Road, Ste 42 Fort Collins, CO 80526 www.saintvolunteertransportation.org

437 North Garfield Avenue Loveland, CO 80537 www.lovelandmealsonwheels.org

Connie Nelson-Cleverley (970) 223-8604 saintvc@frii.com

Pam Bessey (970) 667-0311 pam@lovelandmealsonwheels.org

Senior Alternatives in Transportation (SAINT) helps seniors ages 60+ and individuals with disabilities that prevent them from driving maintain their independence by providing doorto-door transportation in Fort Collins and Loveland. Volunteers donate their time and use their own vehicles to provide rides in Fort Collins and Loveland. Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:15am-4pm. Most of our volunteers choose to drive one morning or afternoon a week. Others choose the more flexible option of driving as a back-up. Volunteers are provided a mileage allowance and supplemental liability insurance. Authorization to conduct criminal background checks and obtain copies of driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s records are required.

Meals on Wheels of Loveland and Berthoud provides nutritious meals delivered by volunteers to individuals with limited ability to leave home, shop for food, or prepare meals because of a physical or mental condition thus enabling them to remain independent and living at home. Meals on Wheels of Loveland and Berthoud utilizes volunteers throughout the organization, from kitchen volunteers to Board members. The majority of our volunteers serve as kitchen volunteers or delivery drivers. In addition, we are always recruiting for individuals to help with fundraising and event planning. Volunteers are needed 8-11:30am, Monday-Friday to assist program cooks in the kitchen. Volunteers are also needed 10:30am-12:30pm to serve as drivers, delivering meals on specific routes once per week or as a substitute, as needed. Children may accompany adult drivers. Background checks provided. Youth volunteers ages 10-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised.

Pets Forever: Supporting the Life - Long Bond 1601 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 80523 petsforever.colostate.edu Lori Kogan (970) 491-7984 lori.kogan@colostate.edu Pets Forever: Supporting the Life-Long Bond helps low-income elderly or disabled Larimer County residents maintain ownership of their pets for as long as possible by providing needed help and resources. Volunteers are needed to assist with in-home animal care such as dog walking, litter box maintenance, feeding, bathing, and animal transportation. Background check, attendance at weekly group meetings, and a minimum five-hour per week commitment (based around your schedule) required.

Volunteers of America, Colorado Branch 405 Canyon Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80521 www.voacolorado.org/Volunteers-of-America-Northern-Colorado Carrie Olenick (970) 472-9630 volmanager@frii.com

Volunteers of America in Colorado seeks to identify and serve the basic needs of the most vulnerable individuals and families in the community. Volunteers provide services to help seniors and adults with disabilities remain living independently and socially engaged. We serve all of Larimer County, including Berthoud, Bellvue, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Loveland, and Wellington. Services include: home-delivered frozen meals, dining program, grocery shopping and delivery, home safety improvements, companionship, caregiver respite, and outreach programs. The RSVP Program also helps volunteers age 55 or better find volunteer opportunities at other agencies that fit their skills and experience. These RSVP volunteers earn additional benefits and are members of a Senior Corps of volunteers making a difference across our community. Project-based internships are also available in the areas of marketing, program development, event planning, education, and administration.

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Women and Families

Below are agencies in Larimer County that have a need for volunteers. For more up-to-date and detailed information about volunteer opportunities serving women and families, please contact United Way of Larimer County by calling 2-1-1 or (970) 407-7066, www.uwaylc.org/volunteer.

Be the Gift 329 East 3rd Street Loveland, CO 80537 www.bethegift.com Chris Johnson (970) 581-8255 chris@bethegift.com

Birthline of Loveland 1528 North Lincoln Avenue, Ste 200 Loveland, CO 80538 www.birthlineloveland.org Dee Holt (970) 663-2671 Birthlineofloveland@juno.com

Best Start for Babies

Birthline of Loveland is dedicated to saving the lives of unborn babies by assisting pregnant women in utilizing their own resources and those of the community to carry their baby to term and beyond. Volunteers are needed to serve on our Board of Directors, greet clients, enter data, sort and stock clothing, perform lay counseling, and administer pregnancy tests. Volunteers may serve during business hours and outside of business hours by mending and washing clothing, wrapping boxes, and helping with fundraising and technical support. Fathers are highly needed for a new program offered to new expectant fathers. Male volunteers will be mentoring new fathers, show compassion for unborn babies, providing guidance to new fathers through difficulties, challenges and joys of an unexpected pregnancy from the man’s perspective. Volunteers must participate in three training sessions and be able to volunteer at least three hours per week.

1730 South College Avenue, Ste 200 Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.ecclc.org/beststartforbabies

Bright Beginnings R-3 Larimer County

Be the Gift provides practical assistance for single moms and widows in need of home repair. Be the Gift works to ensure a safe healthy environment for families to live in, as well as support, enhance and improve their “Quality of Life”. Volunteers from all skill levels are needed to complete projects that range from safety enhancement, window installation, home repair and improvements to painting, clean up and yard work. Youth volunteers ages 16+ unsupervised. Also volunteers will asked to sign a release form and subject to a background check.

Melanie Kelsea (970) 377-3888 ext 212 mkelsea@ecclc.org Best Start for Babies is a program of the Early Childhood Council of Larimer County and creates a dynamic system that recognizes and supports quality early childhood opportunities for all children in Larimer County. Volunteers are needed to serve as child care providers and classroom assistants. Classes are hosted for 10 week sessions on weekday evenings or Saturday mornings for 3 hours and teach parents about their baby’s development, activities for bonding, and how to find helpful resources. Volunteers are also needed as Spanish-speaking translators and office assistants. Youth ages 10+ supervised.

1224 Doctors Lane Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.brightbeginningsusa.org Jennifer Salvador (970) 495-7526 jennifer.salvador@uchealth.org

Bright Beginnings provides parenting materials for Colorado families to support their child’s physical, emotional, social and cognitive development during the first three years of life. Bright Beginnings packets include free educational tools, books and games to make the most of these important developmental years of infancy and toddlerhood. Volunteers are needed to arrange and provide free in-home or on-site visits for families with children 0-36 months of age who have requested a visit. Volunteers support families by delivering gift bags containing information on growth, development, health, safety, community groups, a board book, and ideas for successful parenting. Volunteers are also needed to assist with data entry, and bag assembly. Training is provided.

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Become part of the powerful movement of women helping women in Larimer County.

WomenGive is comprised of a dynamic network of hundreds of local women who use their financial resources to help women in Larimer County move toward economic self-sufficiency. “I cannot describe how thankful I am for the WomenGive scholarship. WomenGive did not look at me as a ‘statistic’ but as a young woman who has potential. My life will be changed forever.” Holly, WomenGive scholarship recipient & graduate

www.WomenGiveLarimerCounty.org facebook.com/WomenGive

UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY’S

GENERATION

UNITED A YOUNG LEADERS SOCIETY

SOCIAL EVENTS VOLUNTEER PROJECTS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NETWORKING

ARE YOU A YOUNG

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTED IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? Generation United offers young professionals the opportunity to join philanthropic forces to make a collective impact that is more powerful than what each of us can do individually. Together, we can create a culture of giving and empower the next generation. www.GenerationUnitedLarimer.org facebook.com/GenerationUnitedAYoungLeadersSociety

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Crossroads Safehouse www.crossroadssafehouse.org Shannon Lopez (970) 530-2353 volunteer_coordinator@crossroadssafehouse.org Crossroads Safehouse is a domestic violence emergency shelter for victims of intimate partner abuse and their children. Crossroads offers a continuum of services, including advocacy, intervention, awareness and education. Direct-service volunteers assist with programs involving direct client advocacy and must complete 34 hours of training. Training sessions vary and additional training for specific positions is also required. This is typically done ‘on the job’ as a shadow volunteer until volunteers feel confident in their ability to provide service to client. Non-direct volunteers assist during regular business hours with a variety of activities that do not involve direct client advocacy. Volunteers commit to a minimum of 24 weeks.

Estes Valley Victim Advocates, Inc. PO Box 1287 Estes Park, CO 80517 www.estesvalleyvictimadvocates.org Mary Mesropian (970) 577-9781 director@estesvalleyvictimadvocates.org Estes Valley Victim Advocates is committed to providing advocacy services to victims of crime and trauma including safe housing for domestic violence victims, counseling, referrals, and community education. Volunteers are needed to provide advocacy, crisis support, information, and referrals to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes, and survivors of suicide, accidents, or death. Volunteers are on call 24/7. Volunteers are also needed to assist with office work and to serve as safehouse volunteers to read to children, assist residents with transportation, and provide a listening ear. Volunteers must be 18+, have a valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.

Healthy Beginnings - Prenatal Plus

June 2014 Healthy Beginnings Prenatal Plus promotes healthy mothers, babies, and families through the provision of prenatal care, education and support services; serving uninsured and under-insured pregnant women. Volunteers are assigned to a mother, and offer weekly support and information throughout her pregnancy. Training is mandatory and provided twice per year. Youth volunteers ages 17+ unsupervised.

Junior League of Fort Collins PO Box 271803 Fort Collins, CO 80527 www.jlfortcollins.org Sarah Hunnell (970) 482-0594 PresElect@JLFortCollins.org

The Junior League of Fort Collins is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Volunteers are needed to organize and participate in various events throughout the year.

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, Inc 825 South Shields Street Fort Collins, CO 80521 www.pprm.org Martha Lugo (303) 813-7602 martha.lugo@pprm.org

Planned Parenthood empowers individuals and families in the communities we serve to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health by providing high quality health services, comprehensive sex education, and strategic advocacy. Volunteers are needed to assist with health center programs, public affairs, development and fundraising, youth advocacy, marketing, and administrative duties. Applications are available online.

320 North Cleveland Avenue Loveland, CO 80537 www.bannerhealth.com

Project Self-Sufficiency

Denise Schultz (970) 667-6241 Denise.Schultz@bannerhealth.com

375 West 37th Street, Ste 150 Loveland, CO 80538 www.ps-s.org

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OUR VOLUNTEER RATE IS 41.4 PERCENT, COMPARED TO 32.8 PERCENT STATEWIDE.

Kelly Robenhagen (970) 635-5912 kelly@ps-s.org

Project Self-Sufficiency assists low-income, single parents in their efforts to achieve economic independence and become free from community and government assistance, while building and maintaining strong, healthy families. Volunteers are needed to assist with car repair for donated cars, math tutoring, fundraising activities, clerical support, marketing or graphic design projects, IT projects, and auxiliary committees. Background check required for volunteers working directly with clients.

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Youth and Families

Below are agencies in Larimer County that have a need for volunteers. For more up-to-date and detailed information about volunteer opportunities serving youth and families, please contact United Way of Larimer County by calling 2-1-1 or (970) 407-7066, or visit www.uwaylc.org/volunteer.

A Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dream 4025 Saint Cloud Drive, Ste 250 Loveland, CO 80538 www.achildsdreamfulfilled.org Volunteer Coordinator (970) 667-6119 aj@macdonaldfamilycharity.org A Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dream was founded to grant dreams to children and youth who are terminally or chronically ill, injured, and lowincome in Larimer County. Volunteers are needed to serve on one of three ongoing committees in charge of choosing dream recipients, planning the dreams, or organizing the events.

Book Trust uniquely delivers choice and ownership of books to children from low-income families, increasing their literacy skills and fostering life-long learning. Help us spread the love of reading to a new generation by volunteering for longterm projects and occasional one-day events. Volunteers are needed to help with general office tasks, research and data entry, community event planning and assistance, and providing support for teachers who implement Book Trust programs. Most opportunities take place during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, but with intermittent evening and weekend events. Youth volunteers ages 14-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County

Adoption Dreams Come True, Inc.

Fort Colins Club 1608 Lancer Drive Fort Collins, CO 80521

316 West Mulberry Fort Collins, CO 80521 www.adoptiondreams.org

Loveland Pulliam Center 2500 East 1st Street Loveland, CO 80537

Ginger DeReus (970) 493-2557 adoptdreams@yahoo.com Adoption Dreams Come True, Inc. believes every child deserves a home that is loving, safe, and permanent. Volunteers are needed in the Dream Room - a free resource for Larimer County residents with children 0-2 years of age. We provide free diapers, clothing, nursery accessories, toys, etc. Volunteers assist our visitors with their shopping. We need volunteers for a minimum of 2 hrs/week for a month. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 11am-1pm.

B.A.S.E. CAMP, Inc. 1241 Riverside Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.mybasecampkids.org TeDi Jansen (970) 266-1734 tjansen@mybasecampkids.org B.A.S.E. CAMP (Before and After School Enrichment) provides children with safe and affordable year-round childcare and enrichment services during out of school times. Volunteers are needed to assist in the classroom with special presentations, organization and reading, as board members, and to help with fundraising and special events. Volunteers are also needed to assist in the office and to provide their professional services such as database entry, printing, legal, or accounting. Youth volunteers ages 16 and under supervised and 17+ unsupervised.

Book Trust 789 Sherman Street, Ste 300-A Denver, CO 80203 www.booktrust.org Michelle Striker (720) 459-6494 mstriker@booktrust.org

Wellington Club 3815 West Harrison Avenue Wellington, CO 80549 www.BeGreatLarimer.org Volunteer Coordinator (970) 372-4537 volunteer@bgclarimer.org

Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County offers an environment that helps young people reach their full potential. Volunteers provide caring relationships, expose members to diverse cultures and experiences, and model positive behaviors during club hours. Volunteers are connected with opportunities that match their availability, skills, and interests working directly with members, small groups, providing staff support, or assisting with programs and special events. Volunteers must pass a criminal background screen and attend volunteer orientation.

CASA Inc. of Larimer County 3105 East Harmony Road Fort Collins, CO 80528 www.CASALarimer.com Annette Hoyt (970) 377-9445 Annette@CASALarimer.com

Harmony House allows children to have visits or exchanges with their families in a safe, non-threatening, home-like setting under the supervision of staff or a trained community volunteer. Volunteers are needed to observe and factually document the interactions between family members, ensuring appropriate and safe visitations for the child. Volunteers should be mature, responsible adults (age 21+) with commitment and compassion for children and families going through turbulent times. Flexible scheduling.

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Center for Family Outreach

Family Center/La Familia

1001 Poudre River Drive, Ste B Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.thecenterforfamilyoutreach.org

309 Hickory Street, Ste 5 Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.thefamilycenterfc.org

Colleen Lyon (970) 495-0084 colleenl@tcffo.org The Center for Family Outreach helps Larimer County youth ages 10-18 and their families achieve and sustain long-term positive changes and healthy relationships. Volunteers are needed to assist with administrative support for Case Managers. Background check and fingerprinting required.

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Speech & Reading Center 1330 Oakridge Drive, Ste 10 Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.csrckids.org Kathy Mason (970) 419-0486 kmason@csrckids.org

Allison Baxter (970) 221-1615 Allison@thefamilycenterfc.org The Family Center/La Familia is a family resource center that provides high-quality affordable childcare, adult education, health and wellness programs, youth programs, and other services to help strengthen families and the community. Volunteers can help with the After School Tutoring Program, 4-6pm, Monday-Friday, dedicating one day per week to assisting students, grades K-12, with their homework. We also seek volunteers who are passionate about healthy living to lend help with cooking classes and healthy kids programs. Volunteers may assist with the Early Childhood Center providing care for infants, toddlers, and pre-school students 8am-6pm, Monday-Friday. Volunteers are also needed for childcare during Adult Education classes, as well as for work in our on-site community garden. Youth volunteers ages 16+ unsupervised.

Our mission is to enable children with speech-language delays and disorders to communicate clearly and effectively so that they may reach their full academic, social and developmental potential. Volunteers are needed to help with administrative tasks, cleaning therapy materials, and fundraising events. Youth volunteers ages 14+ supervised.

Girl Scouts of Colorado Northern Colorado

Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Services

1600 Specht Point Road, Ste 105 Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org

PO Box 3373 Estes Park, CO 80517 www.evics.org

Kaylen Hopkins (970) 556-9991 kaylen.hopkins@gscolorado.org

Nancy Almond (970) 586-3055 nalmond@evics.org Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Services (EVICS) promotes and supports quality early childhood care and education for children and families in the Estes Valley. Volunteers are needed to serve as board and committee members, assist at the Parents as Teachers meetings monthly with childcare, food set-up and transportation, and complete general office and clerical duties on a limited but on-going basis.

Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Volunteers are needed to serve as troop leaders, adult volunteer trainers, board or committee members, and cookie sale committee members. Volunteers can also assist with program development and implementation, property management, and clerical duties. Training and support provided. Girl Scout volunteers come from all walks of life: parents, college students, retired persons and men are all welcome. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

ONE YOUNG AND INSPIRED MIND CAN CHANGE THE WORLD. www.ottercares.org

OtterCares champions innovative education to inspire a movement of young entrepreneurs and philanthropists.

YOUTH & FAMILIES

Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain, Inc.- Fort Collins 2032 Caribou Drive, Ste 101 B Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.janocowy.org Kelsey Ransom (970) 490-1035 kransom@jacolorado.org Junior Achievement inspires and prepares young people to embrace free enterprise and succeed in a global economy. Volunteers visit K-12 classrooms to teach economic and personal finance concepts through fun, interactive programs that help meet Colorado education standards. All of the materials, a step-by-step plan for each lesson, and training provided. Traditional programs include visiting classrooms for 30-45 minutes weekly for 5-6 sessions; a specific schedule is arranged between volunteers and teachers and is based on volunteers’ availability and class schedules. One-day volunteer options include “Junior Achievement in a Day” when volunteers teach all program sessions, and ˜Junior Achievement Finance Park” when volunteers help students navigate the world of personal finance in a reality-based simulation to practice individual and family budgeting.

Kids at Heart 6501 Brittany Street Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.kidsatheartfundango.org Mary Beth Freeman (970) 223-1230 volunteercoordinator@kidsatheartfundango.org Kids at Heart provides respite opportunities for foster, adoptive, and kinship families and the children in their care. Volunteers assist with Fundango, a respite program for children ages 6 months-16. Fundango events take place each month in Fort Collins and Loveland from 5-8pm. Volunteers are also needed to plan activities and meals for Fundango events. Youth volunteers ages 13+ unsupervised.

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Larimer County 4-H 1525 Blue Spruce Drive Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.larimer.org/ext Kathy Wolfe (970) 498-6000 kwolfe@larimer.org

Larimer County 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential by working and learning in partnership with caring adults. Volunteers are needed to serve as adult 4-H leaders, assisting youth with projects related to animals, entomology, heritage arts, and more. Volunteers must complete an enrollment form, cite three references, pass a background check, and pass four modules of new leader on-line orientation and training. Youth volunteer participants ages 12+ supervised.

Loveland Youth Gardeners 306 North Washington Avenue, Ste 101 Loveland, CO 80537 www.LovelandYouthGardeners.org Alyssa McConkey (970) 682-4002 alyssa@lovelandyouthgardeners.org

Loveland Youth Gardeners cultivates skills, promotes stewardship, and serves young people through sustainable gardening and healthy living practices. Volunteers are the foundation of every program and service that Loveland Youth Gardeners provides. Opportunities include serving on the board of directors, working directly with youth through yearround education programs, participating on a committee like the Loveland Garden Tour or Resource Development, or sharing your garden produce with the Loveland Plant a Row for the Hungry program. Volunteer times and dates vary depending on the program or project. Youth volunteers ages 10-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised.

Lutheran Family Services Kinsfolk Unite to Protect And Rocky Mountains Cherish Kin (PAC-Kin) 2032 Lowe Street, Ste 200 PO Box 204 Fort Collins, CO 80547 www.PAC-Kin.org

Reggie Johnson (970) 481-2713 RJohnson@PAC-Kin.org Kinsfolk Unite To Protect And Cherish Kin (PAC-Kin) works within the current legal system to educate lawmakers on the inadequacy of how the definition of reunification is interpreted and applied with regard to child welfare and to effect legislative change that will clarify the definition of reunification so that the law includes permanent kinship arrangements with relatives who can best provide for the physical and emotional safety, health and well-being of at-risk youth, keeping the best interest of the child of utmost importance. Kinsfolk Unite to Protect and Cherish Kin (PAC-Kin) is a grassroots group with the mission that every child will grow up in a safe, loving, and forever family. PAC-Kin hopes to better the chances for children within the Department of Human Services System to be reunified with family when possible. Our goal is to review the current state statutes and look for potential ways to better the outcome of children at risk. Volunteers are needed to donate time and talent to make this vision a reality.

Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.lfsrm.org Emily Berg (970) 232-1167 emily.berg@lfsrm.org

Lutheran Family Services walks with the vulnerable through services that heal, strengthen, and provide hope. Volunteers are needed to help plan and work at special events and periodically help with cleaning and maintenance of infant simulators used in the teen pregnancy prevention program. Youth volunteers ages 10-13 supervised, 14+ unsupervised.

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IN COLORADO, 32.7% OF RESIDENTS OVER AGE 55 VOLUNTEER.

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Nightlight Christian Adoptions

June 2014

Project Linus

150 East 29th Street, Ste 255 Loveland, CO 80538 www.Nightlight.org

1903 Falcon Ridge Drive Fort Collins, CO 80528 www.projectlinus.org

Kimberly Tyson (970) 663-6799 kimberly@nightlight.org

Vicky Dunn (970) 556-3583 Project.linus@yahoo.com

Nightlight Christian Adoptions provides adoption services as a permanent response for children without parents through child advocacy, parent education, and lifelong support because every child deserves a loving family. Volunteers are needed to assist with local outreach events, annual orphan summer tours, international service teams, and office projects. Youth volunteers ages 14-17 supervised, 17+ unsupervised.

Partners Mentoring Youth

Project Linus provides love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers”. Volunteer ‘blanketeers’ make blankets from fleece, cotton, flannel, or yarn. All blankets must be new, handmade, washable, and in kid-friendly colors. Monthly meetings are 9-11:30am, the second Saturday of the month, and 6-9pm, the second Tuesday of the month. Both meetings are hosted at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Fort Collins. Youth volunteers ages 12+ supervised.

530 South College Avenue, Unit 1 Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.partnersmentoringyouth.org

Realities for Children Charities, Inc.

Katy Courtway (970) 484-7123 americorps@partnersmentoringyouth.org PO Box 484 Estes Park, CO 80517 www.partnersmentoringyouth.org Kristie Ehle (970) 577-9348 kristie@partnersmentoringyouth.org Partners Mentoring Youth creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships between positive adult role models and youth facing challenges in their personal, social and academic lives. Partners Mentoring Youth has on average 100 youth waiting to be matched with a mentor. Enthusiastic volunteers are needed to be mentors for one of these amazing youth. Volunteers are also needed to assist with the School Based Mentoring and Community Based programs, as Activity Volunteers to help with activities for the kids on the waiting list and to serve on committees working on special events, marketing initiatives, corporate relations, and fund development. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old and residents of Colorado for at least six months. Background check required.

Poudre School District Partnership Center 1630 South Stover Street Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.psdschools.org Cynthia Gile (970) 490-3208 cynthiag@psdschools.org Poudre School District Partnership Center coordinates the work of more than 18,000 volunteers in our schools to fulfill the mission to educate every child, every day. Volunteers are needed to serve in a variety of areas including mentoring, tutoring, small group activities, reading skills improvement, special projects, fundraising, PTO/PTA boards, and field trips. Volunteers serve in art, music, and P.E. classes, media centers, computer labs, and offices. Applications available online. Background checks required.

1610 South College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.realitiesforchildren.com Jennifer Varner (970) 484-9090 jennifer@realitiesforchildren.com

Realities For Children Charities is dedicated to serving the unmet needs of abused and neglected children in Larimer County. Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of community events that serve the unmet needs of abused children in Larimer County. Youth volunteers are needed to support The Kids Matter Project, which is a youth-led initiative that works to address the needs of child abuse victims in northern Colorado by providing comfort bags filled with school supplies, toiletries, and toys. Volunteers shop for supplies, assemble bags, communicate with caseworkers at agencies served, deliver bags, organize events, write grants, and design promotional materials. Youth volunteers ages 13+ unsupervised are welcome to volunteer with the Kids Matter Project. Youth volunteers ages 12-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised for other programs.

Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center 424 Pine Street, Ste 100 Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.teaching-tree.org Jennifer VanCleave (970) 493-2628 jvancleave@teaching-tree.org

Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center is committed to providing quality and affordable early childhood care and educational opportunities in a culturally and economically diverse environment ensuring a climate for individual growth, comfort, and security. Volunteers are needed to read, rock, play, and interact with the children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Volunteers can assist teachers with art projects and other activities that occur in the classroom. Volunteers are also needed to help with facilities maintenance, as well as fundraising and special events planning. Youth volunteers ages 14+ supervised.

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Youth and Family Volunteering VOLUNTEERING HAS A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY AND OUR YOUTH. Through volunteerism, youth are able to engage in the community and see how their actions can bring about positive change. Additionally, volunteerism provides opportunities to explore career interests, gain real-world experience, develop a sense of purpose, strengthen college resumes, meet new people, and have fun! More than 100 organizations in Larimer County welcome youth volunteers. These organizations are denoted with the special youth icon displayed above. United Way of Larimer County also provides several programs to engage youth in volunteering: • Youth Cares: Tools and resources are available to better coordinate service projects that align seamlessly with the goals of your school, club, or youth group. • Service-to-Go: Short-term, “do-it-yourself” service projects that can be implemented independently at home or at school to benefit local agencies in the community. • Give Next: A year-long program giving high school and middle school students the opportunity to learn about charitable giving, nonprofits, and community issues while building critical skills and engaging in service-learning during class time. Also, consider volunteering as a family! Family volunteering is a great way to spend quality time together while learning more about issues facing the community. For more information on youth and family volunteerism and how to get involved, please contact United Way or Larimer County by dialing 2-1-1 or emailing volunteer@uwaylc.org.

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June 2014 centers, computer labs, counseling offices, and with art and music classes. Apply online. Click on the “Volunteer! Get Involved!” tab under quick links on the home page. Follow the links for community members. Background checks required.

Team Fort Collins 201 South College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.teamfortcollins.org

Thompson Valley Preschool, Inc.

Ashley Kasprzak (970) 224-9931 ashley@teamfortcollins.org Team Fort Collins promotes healthy lifestyles through the prevention of substance abuse. Young adults are Team Fort Collins’ primary audience because they are establishing their attitudes and behaviors related to health. Volunteer opportunities range from single day events like the Team Fort Collins Openwater Swim and Down for Life Hip Hop, to ongoing teaching in classrooms to office support. Volunteers are also needed to support programs that prevent underage drinking and the use of tobacco, marijuana, and illicit drugs.

The Matthews House Community Life Center Youth and Family Center 415 Mason Court, Unit 1 Fort Collins, CO 80521 Community Life Center 220 North Grant Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.thematthewshouse.org

The Matthews House empowers young adults and families in transition who lack a significant support network by providing the resources and relationships necessary for them to take control of their lives and shape positive futures for themselves, while becoming successful contributors to their community. Volunteers are needed to assist with office work, meal provision and preparation, fundraising, special events, technical support and facility upkeep which includes cleaning and custodial duties. Additional opportunities working directly with youth and families include offering your home as a short-term residence, providing occasional or on-going one-on-one mentoring, attending activities, providing transportation, and spending time with youth or families on-site. Opportunities are available days, evenings and weekends.

800 South Taft Avenue Loveland, CO 80537 www.thompsonschools.org Chris Ingold (970) 613-5072 chris.ingold@thompsonschools.org

Gail Yant (970) 667-6552 gyant@thompsonvalleypreschool.org

Thompson Valley Preschool provides an affordable and developmentally appropriate early childhood education to children in the greater Loveland area through sliding scale tuition. We can always use volunteer help to maintain the preschool by assisting with facility maintenance both indoors and outdoors, fundraising activities, and special events. Bilingual volunteers are needed to interpret verbal and written material for families. Youth volunteers ages 12-15 supervised, and 16+ unsupervised.

Turning Point Center for Youth and Family Development, Inc.

Volunteer Coordinator (970) 472-4293 volunteer@thematthewshouse.org

Thompson School District - Volunteers in Thompson Assisting Learners

803 East 16th Street Loveland, CO 80538 www.thompsonvalleypreschool.org

1644 South College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.turningpnt.org Volunteer Coordinator (970) 221-0999 gbell@turningpnt.org

Turning Point for Youth and Family Development, provides a high-quality, structured, and therapeutic environment with growth and change opportunities for everyone involved. Volunteers can serve in a classroom support role to assist individuals and small groups by tutoring at Turning Point’s school in Waverly, 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday. Residential support volunteers assist staff in providing supervision and guidance to youth living in residential programs evenings and weekends. Sponsors work with youth in the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program. Circles of Support Mentors join with other volunteers in working together to mentor a small group of youth. Volunteers are also needed to serve in the administrative office and assist with a variety of programs. Background checks required and volunteers must be age 21+.

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The mission of the Thompson School District is to empower to learn, challenge to achieve, and inspire to excel. In support of Thompson School District’s mission and vision, the VITAL office supports community partnership through volunteerism in the schools. More than 6,000 active volunteers strengthen the quality of education by sharing their time and knowledge in a variety of areas. Opportunities include serving as tutors and reading coaches; working on special projects and with group activities; chaperoning field trips and school events; and more. Volunteers assist in the classroom, library/media

UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY IS COMMITTED TO DECREASING POVERTY AND INCREASING PROSPERITY SO THAT ALL PEOPLE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A BETTER LIFE.

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MARK YOUR

CALENDAR! FOR THE LARGEST WEEK OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN NORTHERN COLORADO!

UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY’S

MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY

OCTOBER 20 – 26, 2014

REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014.

Visit www.UnitedWayofLarimerCounty.org and sign up for our email updates to learn more about how you can get involved.

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UNITED WAY OF

June 2014

LARIMER COUNTY’S

2014 COMMUNITY IMPACT PARTNERS

70 ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO DRIVING

COLLECTIVE IMPACT IN LARIMER COUNTY United Way and our Community Impact Partners work together to create lasting change in Larimer County in our key focus areas of Education, Income, and Health. Together, we can accomplish more than any single person or organization can do alone. That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED. Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County Alternatives to Violence B.A.S.E. Camp Bohemian Foundation Book Trust Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County Care-A-Van / SAINT Catholic Charities – Larimer County Region Children’s Speech & Reading Center ChildSafe Colorado City of Fort Collins – Department of Social Sustainability City of Loveland – Community Partnership Office Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park Crossroads Safehouse Colorado State University – Department of Human Development & Family Studies Disabled Resource Services Early Childhood Council of Larimer County Education and Life Training Center (ELTC) Elderhaus Adult Day Programs Estes Park Learning Place Estes Park School District Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) Estes Valley Victim Advocates Faith Family Hospitality Food Bank for Larimer County Fort Collins Housing Authority Fort Collins Read Aloud Friends of the Gardens on Spring Creek Generation Now Greenpath Health District of Northern Larimer County Homeless Gear Homelessness Prevention Initiative (HPI) Homeward 2020 House of Neighborly Service Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain Larimer County Department of Human Services – Children, Youth & Family Services Division

Larimer County Extension Loveland Public Library Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountain Make Change NoCo Matthews House Meals on Wheels Inc for Loveland and Berthoud Neighbor to Neighbor Northern Colorado AIDS Project (NCAP) Partners Mentoring Youth Poudre River Public Library District Poudre School District Project Self-Sufficiency Realities Focus, Inc. Reflections for Youth Respite Care Restoration Now SERVE 6.8 Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center The Center for Family Outreach The Community Kitchen The Family Center/La Familia The Growing Project Thompson Education Foundation Thompson School District R2-J Thompson Valley Preschool Touchstone Health Partners Town of Estes Park – Senior Services Turning Point Center for Youth & Family Unite for Literacy Via Mobility Services Volunteers of America, Colorado Branch WorkLife Partnership

WWW.UNITEDWAYOFLARIMERCOUNTY.ORG • 970.407.7000

424 PINE STREET, SUITE 102, FORT COLLINS, CO 80524

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Below are agencies right here in Larimer County who have a need for volunteers. Agencies are listed under location of their main office. Many agencies have a home office location, as well as regional satellite offices. For information about areas covered by these organizations please contact United Way of Larimer County by dialing 2-1-1 or (970)407-7066.

Bellvue Friends of Lory State Park.................................. 8 Sustainable Living Association........................ 26

Berthoud Berthoud Community Library District.............. 12 Rural Alternative for Transportation (RAFT) .... 41 Pine Acre Farms Therapy Center...................... 34

Boulder Audio Information Network of Colorado................................................ 32

Denver Arthritis Foundation - Great West Region Denver Office.................................. 24 Book Trust....................................................... 45 Colorado Parks and Wildlife.............................. 7 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Rocky Mountain Chapter............................ 25 March of Dimes Foundation - Colorado Chapter..................................... 25 Serve Colorado................................................ 22 Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado.................... 11

Eaton Denkai Animal Sanctuary.................................. 7

Englewood Special Olympics Colorado.............................. 35

Estes Park Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park.................. 13 Estes Park Learning Place, Inc. ....................... 37 Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center............. 37 Estes Park Museum......................................... 14 Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Services.46 Estes Valley Library.......................................... 14 Estes Valley Recreation and Park District.................................................. 7 Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership.... 19 Estes Valley Victim Advocates, Inc. ................. 44 MacGregor Ranch............................................. 9 Partners Mentoring Youth of Estes Park............................................... 48 Rocky Mountain National Park........................ 10 Rocky Ridge Music Center.............................. 16

Town of Estes Park.......................................... 22 YMCA of the Rockies...................................... 39

Fort Collins 2nd Chance Vizsla Rescue, Inc. ......................... 6 3 Hopeful Hearts............................................. 23 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office......................................... 18 Adoption Dreams Come True, Inc. .................. 45 Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County....................................... 23 Alpha Center................................................... 23 AlterMed Research Foundation....................... 23 Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado............... 24 Animal House Rescue & Grooming................... 6 Arc of Larimer County..................................... 32 Arc Thrift Stores............................................... 32 B.A.S.E. CAMP, Inc. ......................................... 45 Bas Bleu Theatre Company............................. 12 Be Local Northern Colorado............................ 36 Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum............................................ 12 Beet Street...................................................... 12 Best Start for Babies....................................... 42 Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County....................................... 45 Bright Beginnings R-3 Larimer County........................................... 42 Canyon Concert Ballet.................................... 12 CARE Housing, Inc. ......................................... 28 CASA Inc. of Larimer County........................... 45 Catholic Charities, Larimer County Region............................... 28 Center for Family Outreach............................. 46 Center for Fine Art Photography...................... 13 Children’s Speech & Reading Center............... 46 ChildSafe Colorado, Inc. ................................. 24 City of Fort Collins - Adaptive Recreation Opportunities.......... 32 City of Fort Collins - Boards, Commissions and Authorities...................................................... 18 City of Fort Collins - Community Mediation Program............... 18 City of Fort Collins - Graffiti Abatement Program..................... 18 City of Fort Collins - Lincoln Center................. 15 City of Fort Collins - Natural Areas Department......................... 6 City of Fort Collins - Neighborhood Services............................ 36 City of Fort Collins - Parks Department....................................... 6

54 NC Volunteer Guide City of Fort Collins - Recreation Department............................ 13 City of Fort Collins - Senior Center........................................... 40 Climate Wise................................................... 19 Colorado State University Environmental Learning Center.................... 7 Colorado State University - SLiCE Office.............................................. 36 Colorado Welcome Center.............................. 13 Colorado Women’s Sports Fund Association............................. 24 Community Foundation - Homeward 2020...................................... 28 Crossroads Safehouse..................................... 44 Dance Express................................................. 13 Debut Theatre Company.................................. 13 Disabled Resource Services............................. 33 Downtown Business Association..................... 14 Education and Life Training Center.................. 36 Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado................................. 40 Elderhaus Adult Day Programs........................ 40 Ensight Skills Center....................................... 24 Everyday Joe’s Coffee House........................... 37 Faith Family Hospitality................................... 29 Family Center/La Familia................................. 46 Feeding Our Community Ourselves, Inc. ........................................... 29 Food Bank for Larimer County........................ 29 Foothills Gateway, Inc. ................................... 33 Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op................................ 25 Fort Collins Bike Library.................................. 25 Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay/Neuter Clinic.................................... 8 Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity.................... 29 Fort Collins Municipal Railway Society.......................................... 14 Fort Collins Museum of Art............................. 14 Fort Collins Museum of Discovery................... 14 Fort Collins Police Services - Victim Services Team................................ 19 Fort Collins Read Aloud................................... 37 Fort Collins Rescue Mission............................. 29 Fort Collins, Community Action Network.......................................... 37 Fort Collins, Convention and Visitors Bureau.................................... 37 Foundation on Aging for Larimer County..................................... 40 Friends of Happy Heart Farm............................. 8 Front Range Exceptional Equestrians.............................. 33 Garbage Garage Education Center................... 8 Gardens on Spring Creek.................................. 8 Geller Center................................................... 38 Girl Scouts of Colorado - Northern Colorado................................... 46

June 2014 Global Village Museum of Arts and Culture..................................... 15 HalfMoon Arts................................................. 15 Healthier Communities Coalition of Larimer County....................... 25 Homeless Gear................................................ 29 Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain, Inc. - Fort Collins....................... 47 Junior League of Fort Collins........................... 44 Kids at Heart................................................... 47 Kinsfolk Unite to Protect And Cherish Kin (PAC-Kin) ......................... 47 KRFC 88.9FM, Public Radio for the Front Range.................................... 15 Larimer County 4-H......................................... 47 Larimer County Child Advocacy Center, Inc. ................................. 38 Larimer County Department of Human Services...................................... 20 Larimer County Sheriff’s Office - Victim Response Team.............................. 20 Larimer County Veterans’ Services Office............................................ 22 Larimer Humane Society................................... 9 Learning House Foundation............................ 34 Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains.......................... 47 Meals on Wheels of Fort Collins, Inc................ 41 Mindset Creative Community Resources................................................... 34 Mulberry Community Gardens.......................... 9 National Multiple Sclerosis Society Colorado Chapter (Fort Collins) ................. 26 Neighbor to Neighbor..................................... 30 Northern Colorado AIDS Project...................... 26 Northern Colorado Friends of Ferals.................. 9 Northern Colorado Intertribal Pow-Wow Association................................ 16 Northern Colorado Shares, Inc. ...................... 38 Partners Mentoring Youth............................... 48 Pathways Hospice........................................... 26 Pets Forever: Supporting the Life - Long Bond......................................... 41 Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, Inc....................... 44 Poudre River Friends of the Library................. 16 Poudre River Public Library District................. 16 Poudre School District Partnership Center...................................... 48 Poudre Valley Hospital.................................... 26 Poudre Wilderness Volunteers........................... 9 Project Linus................................................... 48 Realities for Children Charities, Inc. ................ 48 Respite Care, Inc. ............................................ 35 Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.................... 9 Rocky Mountain Raptor Program.................... 10 Rocky Mountain Resource Center................... 38 SAINT Volunteer Transportation...................... 41

INDEX Salvation Army................................................ 39 Serve 6.8 - Murphy Center for Hope............... 30 Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center......................................... 39 Small Business Development Center............... 39 Spellbinders Oral Storytellers of Larimer County....................................... 16 Spirit Crossing Clubhouse............................... 35 Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center.......................................... 48 Team Fort Collins............................................. 50 Ten Thousand Villages..................................... 17 The Center....................................................... 39 The Growing Project....................................... 10 The Matthews House - Community Life Center............................. 50 Touchstone Health Partners............................. 27 Trees, Water & People...................................... 10 Turning Point Center for Youth and Family Development, Inc. .................... 50 United States Coast Guard Auxiliary: Flotilla 1-6.................................. 22 United Way of Larimer County........................ 39 USDA Forest Service........................................ 11 Volunteers of America, Colorado Branch......................................... 41 Wildlands Restoration Volunteers................... 11 Wolverine Farm Publishing Company and Bookstore............................ 17

Greeley

NC Volunteer Guide 55 Healthy Beginnings - Prenatal Plus................. 44 Hearts and Horses Therapeutic Riding Center............................................. 34 High Plains Environmental Center..................... 8 House of Neighborly Service........................... 29 Larimer County Department of Natural Resources.................................... 9 Loveland Center for Business Development............................... 38 Loveland Habitat for Humanity....................... 30 Loveland Housing Authority............................ 30 Loveland Opera Theatre.................................. 15 Loveland Public Library................................... 15 Loveland Visitors Center.................................. 38 Loveland Youth Gardeners.............................. 47 Loveland’s Community Kitchen....................... 30 McKee Medical Center.................................... 25 McKee Medical Center Foundation................. 26 Meals on Wheels of Loveland and Berthoud, Inc. ..................................... 41 Nightlight Christian Adoptions........................ 48 Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc - Platte Rivers Chapter................................ 34 Project Self-Sufficiency.................................... 44 Thompson School District - Volunteers in Thompson Assisting Learners.......................... 50 Thompson Valley Preschool, Inc. ..................... 50 Timberlane Farm Museum............................... 17 University of Colorado Health - Medical Center of the Rockies.................. 27

American Cancer Society - Northern Colorado Chapter...................... 24 Rehabilitation and Visiting Nurses Association..................................... 26

Nunn

LaPorte

Soaring Eagle Ecology Center......................... 10

Wolves Offered Life and Friendship (WOLF) Sanctuary............... 11

Wellington

Loveland A Child’s Dream.............................................. 45 Alternatives to Violence.................................. 36 Be the Gift....................................................... 42 Birthline of Loveland....................................... 42 Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County....................................... 45 City of Loveland Parks and Recreation............................................. 7 Duncan’s Place, A Cat Sanctuary............................................ 7 Easter Seals Colorado..................................... 33 Friends of the Loveland Public Library Foundation, Inc. ......................................... 15 H.E.L.P. International....................................... 38

Reflections Therapeutic Riding........................ 34

Red Feather Lakes

Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County....................................... 45 Denver Rescue Mission - Harvest Farm............................................ 28

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