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Volunteer Opportunities in Boulder County, Colorado AMERICAN RED CROSS Volunteer to help the American Red Cross with its programs in disaster relief, blood and tissue donation, and health services. 303-722-7474. BOULDER MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART “Engage & Connect” is BMoCA’s volunteer program, made up of art enthusiasts who embrace the museum through volunteer support. The museum will be closed January through May 2009 for renovations, but volunteers may still be needed for various duties. 1750 13th St. 303-443-2122. BOULDER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Support local classical music by volunteering for the Phil. The orchestra needs volunteers on an ongoing basis to post flyers for concerts, help in the office and man the Will Call booth, and for graphic design, Web work and more. 303-449-1343 ext. 113. BoulderReads! LITERACY PROGRAM Learn to teach the crucial skill of reading. The Boulder Public Library tutors adults and children in one-on-one reading sessions. 303-444-5599. BOULDER'S SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Be a part of history as you help plan events for Boulder’s 150th anniversary celebration in 2009, which lasts the entire year. E-mail Peter Pollock at padawaw @ comcast.net, or call 303-247-0245; more information at the website. Help Circle of Care provide social activities and a creative, sustainable community to Boulder’s seniors. Volunteers are needed to accompany a senior to a concert, offer a ride, and assist at pasta parties and dances. 303-444-1429. This equine organization, with only three staff members, provides love and care to dozens of abandoned, abused or unwanted horses, placing the animals in new homes. CHR needs help with barn and farm work, including horse feeding, every day of the week. Teen volunteers (age 14-17) must volunteer with an adult. 720-494-1414. COMMUNITY CLEANUP DAY, May 16 Join Boulder friends for one trashy party every May. Pick the task you want to accomplish, and the Boulder City Improvement Association and the City of Boulder will provide the necessary methods of disposal—and help you celebrate at the Central Park Bandshell afterward. Volunteers without a specific task in mind will be matched up with a community project. Groups, neighborhoods and businesses are encouraged to form a cleanup team. Visit the website (click on Community Cleanup Day) or call for more informatio: 303-441-3200. EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION EFAA needs caring volunteers to help provide food, basic household furniture and emergency shelter to the disabled, the elderly and families with children. The agency can match individual skills with specific needs. EFAA is always in need of nonperishable food and grocery store gift cards. 303-951-7663. Help rehabilitate the 3,000-plus sick, injured and orphaned animals at this sanctuary. Volunteers care for animals by preparing food, cleaning living habitats and hand-feeding baby wildlife. The sanctuary is located between Lyons and Longmont. Please call for directions and more information. 303-823-8455. HUMANE SOCIETY OF BOULDER VALLEY Volunteer to help dogs, cats, birds and other animal friends at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. Opportunities are open in animal care, fundraising and special events, and community education. Jan. 14 is a volunteer information session from 6:30-7:30pm at the Humane Society, 2323 55th St. Check the website for further sessions. 303-442-4030. I VOLUNTEER! DAY, April 25 Want to make a difference? Volunteer Connection sponsors its annual day of service in April and invites you to take on a community project that fits your passion. Choose from more than 20 countywide projects, ranging from cleaning creeks to decorating lunch bags. Open to all ages and abilities. 8am-noon. Registration is available online at the website. 303-444-4904. Spend time with at-risk youth in need of a positive role model. Mentors Matter works to match young people with caring adults as mentors and tutors. Mentoring is tailored to your schedule and style. Training and ongoing support are provided. 303-444-4904. MOVING TO END SEXUAL ASSAULT (MESA) TRAINING Volunteer on the 24-hour crisis hotline and accompany survivors to the hospital, police interviews and court appearances. MESA’s volunteer counselor training consists of 40 hours of intensive education on the psychological, medical and legal implications of sexual assault. Bilingual counselors are particularly needed to staff the Spanish-language hotline. 303-443-0400. ROCKY MOUNTAIN UNIT OF RECORDING FOR THE BLIND & DYSLEXIC Help provide audiobooks and textbooks for the blind, visually impaired, and learning- and physically disabled. RFB&D volunteers read for recordings, as well as provide office assistance and school outreach. To volunteer at the Denver location (1355 South Colorado Blvd., Suite C-406): 303-757-0787. RSVP mobilizes volunteers aged 55+ to meet community needs and to promote the security, independence and comfort of seniors and adults with disabilities. To volunteer: 303-443-1933. SkillShare is a “time bank” that allows Boulder County residents to exchange their talents for others’ services. Members earn one “time dollar” for every hour of volunteer service they perform. Members bank hours through the online SkillShare TimeBank, and can spend them for services such as computer consulting, massage, child care, home care, bicycle repair and yardwork. New-member orientations are held monthly. 303-823-6291. VOLUNTEER CONNECTION BOULDER COUNTY Volunteer Connection can connect you with exciting opportunities from 400+ volunteer organizations—everything from sharing the love of reading to caring for the environment or animals. Positions are available for youth, families, businesspeople and retirees. 303-444-4904. VOLUNTEERS FOR OUTDOOR COLORADO Build trails, plant trees, battle invasive species or restore habitat to help preserve our beautiful Colorado. Projects available across the Front Range. 303-715-1010.
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