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UNITEDUNITED WAY WAY OF OF LARIMERLARIMER COUNTY’SCOUNTY’S VOLUNTEERVOLUNTEER RESOURCERESOURCE GUIDEGUIDE YOURYOUR GUIDE GUIDE TO TO VOLUNTEERING VOLUNTEERING IN NORTHERNNORTHERN COLORAODO COLORADO 20172015 - 20182016 2 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 Inside This Guide Organization Listings* Animals and Environment ��6 Arts and Culture ��14 Government Programs �� 22 Health and Wellness �� 25 Hunger and Homelessness �� 32 Individuals with Disabilities �� 36 Resources and Services ��41 Seniors �� 45 Women and Families �� 48 Youth and Families �� 52

Volunteer Project Leader Program ��7 Court Ordered Community Service �� 23 Youth and Family Volunteering �� 39 Disaster Volunteering �� 40 Poverty Simulations �� 45 Board Bank �� 50 Be a Volunteer Reader, Tutor or Mentor �� 54 *Organizations are listed under the category of the populations they primarily 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 by calling 2-1-1 or (970) 407-7038 or visit our web site at www.uwaylc.org/volunteer. HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE ORGANIZATION NAME Current Volunteer QUICK ICONS Opportunities = Need for Bilingual Volunteers = Accepts Youth Volunteers CONTACT INFORMATION 1313 Sherman Street, Suite 618 = Accepts Court Ordered Volunteers Includes address, contact name, Denver, CO 80203 phone number, e-mail, and web www.parks.state.co.us addresses. Vicki Leigh (303) 866-3203, Ext. 4355 DESCRIPTION [email protected] Colorado State Parks provides extraordi- A brief description of the organiza- nary visitor service and remarkable stew- tion, including general needs. ardship to natural resources. ON THE COVER: Employees from the 2016 United Way Campaign of the Year, Broadcom (Left to Right): Dan Mares, Chris McMahon, Mark Potter, Robert Pajak, Lynnette Ansorge. Photo by @micahdbaird

2017-2018 Northern Colorado’s Volunteer Resource Guide is produced by the Fort Collins Coloradoan. Layout and design by Paul Lukes. Published June 2017 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. 2 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 Dear Community Members,

Have you ever had one of those moments There are so many ways to get involved. where you are overcome with gratitude? You can serve as a board member, One Sunday in April, I was kneeling in a volunteering your time regularly as a friend’s garage, hands covered in paint, mentor or office staff, or helping with plywood strewn about, with kids running one-time projects. around amidst other volunteers focused on The Northern Colorado Volunteer Resource their project tasks. We had come together Guide is created for you. Use it as a tool to to make game boards for the Gardens on learn about what’s out there. The following Spring Creek as a National Volunteer Month pages will help you find opportunities that project. fit your passions, interests, and schedule. In that moment, I was reminded of the We also provide year-round resources to power of volunteerism. It unites us. It help you find the volunteer opportunity strengthens our community. It helps make that’s right for you. Visit our website at our world better for us, for our neighbors, www.UnitedWayofLarimerCounty.org, where you and for our children. can view the searchable online calendar Did you know that Larimer County is of volunteer opportunities throughout the regularly recognized as one of the top year, or email us at [email protected]. mid-size communities in the nation for We make volunteering easy! volunteerism?UNITED Each year,WAY thousands OF LARIMER of COUNTY’SSpecial thanks to the sponsors of this volunteers from across Larimer County give guide: Colorado State University, and The their time, skills, expertise, and passion to Fort Collins Coloradoan. make our communityVOLUNTEER a little better. Change begins with you. We know that As the Community Impact Director, I get one volunteer project after another, one to work withRESOURCE a talented team dedicated helping hand after the next, together we to connecting and matching the passions can make a difference. That is what it and skills of thousands of individuals, means to Live United. businesses, and families with hundreds = Need for Bilingual Volunteers of nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and schools. = Accepts Court Ordered Volunteers GUIDE 2014-2015 Thanks for being part of the movement. Your guide to volunteering in Northern Colorado ERIN ZIMMERMANN United Way of Larimer County Community Impact Director 4 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 VOLUNTEERING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

FIND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT UWAYLC.ORG/VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEER TOGETHER FOR FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY JOIN US FOR NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH IN APRIL!

www.UnitedWayofLarimerCounty.org 4 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 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 highly- trained, 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 Health and medical needs Food and clothing Legal and tax assistance Housing and utility Substance abuse services assistance Support groups Aging services Volunteer opportunities Disaster recovery Donation referrals Mental health services Much more

To access United Way’s 2-1-1: Dial 2-1-1 or 970-407-7066 from any phone or download our Colorado 2-1-1 mobile app

All services are free and confidential. Se habla español 6 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017ANIMALS & ENVIRONMENT NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 7 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 dialing 2-1-1 or (970) 407-7038, or visit www.uwaylc.org/volunteer

Animal House Rescue & Grooming, Inc. City of FC- Natural Areas Department

2200 N Taft Hill Rd. 1745 Hoffman Mill Road Fort Collins, 80524 Fort Collins CO 80524 www.animalhousehelp.org www.fcgov.com/naturalareas

(970) 224-3647 Catherine Dillon [email protected] (970) 219-1106 [email protected] Animal House Rescue and Grooming, Inc. provides relief and support to overburdened shelters by saving animals City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department conserves and slated for euthanasia and giving them a second chance at enhances lands with existing or potential natural area val- life. Volunteers are needed seven days a week to assist with ues, lands that serve as community separators, agricultural dog walking, puppy and dog fostering, front desk work, fun- lands, and lands with scenic values. Conservation of natural draising, grant writing, adoption events, and animal care. habitats and features is the highest priority while providing Youth volunteers ages 10+ supervised. Each youth volunteer education and recreation for the Fort Collins community. must be accompanied by at least one adult. Court ordered volunteers must be ages 18+. City of Loveland Parks and Recreation Big Thompson Watershed Forum 500 East Third Street Loveland CO 80537 http://www.ci.loveland.co.us/ 800 South Taft Avenue Loveland CO 80537 (970) 962-2675 www.btwatershed.org [email protected]

Zach Shelley The City of Loveland is a vibrant community surrounded by (970) 613-6163 natural beauty and strives to provide a positive atmosphere [email protected] where residents and businesses can prosper. Volunteers are needed as environmental education guides, helping Big Thompson Watershed Forum protects and improves wa- with snow removal, coaches for youth athletics, firefighters, ter quality in the Big Thompson Watershed through collab- senior police, chaplains for the police department, and as orative monitoring, assessment, and educational outreach assistants at the Rialto Theatre, Loveland Library, Loveland projects. Museum/Gallery and senior center. Youth volunteers age Volunteers are needed for montoring and clean-ups, as well 13+ supervised are welcome to volunteer with environmen- as sampling water quality at designated sites on a monthly tal programs. basis. Training and equipment are provided. 6 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017ANIMALS & ENVIRONMENT NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 7 Veterinarians, both large and small animal, are also need- CSU Environmental Learning Center ed. Times are flexible. Youth volunteers ages 5-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised.

2400 South County Road 9 Fort Collins CO 80525 Duncan’s Place, A Cat Sanctuary www.warnercnr.colostate.edu/elc

Nicole Stafford 742 South Edinburgh Drive (970) 491-1661 Loveland CO 80537 [email protected] www.duncansplace.org City of FC- Natural Areas Department Our mission is to connect people with nature by facilitating Catherine Campbell educational, inclusive and safe experiences in the natural (970) 214-2233 1745 Hoffman Mill Road environment and to advance the field of environmental edu- [email protected] Fort Collins CO 80524 cation through sound research and practice. www.fcgov.com/naturalareas Duncan’s Place, A Cat Sanctuary helps both felines and humans find harmonious solutions to live and learn together Catherine Dillon Denkai Animal Sanctuary and is committed to promoting a lifelong bond between (970) 219-1106 people and their cats. [email protected] Volunteers are needed to help with errands, promotional events, grant writing, fundraising, donations management, City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department conserves and 36710 WCR 126 Grover CO 80729 and to open their heart and home to foster cats in their enhances lands with existing or potential natural area val-www.denkaisanctuary.org homes. Youth volunteers ages 13-16 supervised, 17+ unsu- ues, lands that serve as community separators, agricultural pervised. lands, and lands with scenic values. Conservation of naturalFloss Blackburn habitats and features is the highest priority while providing(970) 217-1457 education and recreation for the Fort Collins community. [email protected] Estes Valley Recreation and Park District

City of Loveland Parks and Recreation Denkai Animal Sanctuary promotes healthy environments in which people and animals interact and connect through 690 Big Thompson Avenue applied environmental and educational programs to culti- Estes Park CO 80517 vate mental and physical health. Volunteers are needed in 500 East Third Street www.evrpd.com Loveland CO 80537 all areas including: animal socializing,handling, behavior http://www.ci.loveland.co.us/ training and care; pen cleaning; office work; grant writing; (970) 586-8191 educational program development and execution; fund- (970) 962-2675 raising and development activities; and sustainable living Estes Valley Recreation and Park District provides quality [email protected] practices including repair of solar panels, gardening, and recreation programs and facilities for residents and visitors shelter building for animals.Volunteers are needed in Fort to the Estes Valley. Volunteers are needed for youth and adult The City of Loveland is a vibrant community surrounded byCollins and Loveland for weekend mobile adoptions, to programs and special outdoor projects. Youth volunteers 14- natural beauty and strives to provide a positive atmosphere pick up food donations, to recruit hay donations, and for 16 supervised and 17+ unsupervised. where residents and businesses can prosper. Volunteers daily help at the Denkai Adoption Center located in Eaton. 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 VOLUNTEER PROJECT LEADER PROGRAM 13+ supervised are welcome to volunteer with environmental programs. Looking for a leadership role, volunteer project, ect run smoothly. VPL volunteers work closely and the opportunity to work closely with a non- with nonprofits to help plan the project, recruit profit? United Way’s Volunteer Project Leader (VPL) program is for you! volunteers, and coordinate the day’s events. This is a unique leadership opportunity to strengthen Twice a year, during National Volunteer Month skills, volunteer as a group, and help a nonprofit in April and Make a Difference Day in October, fulfill its needs. United Way coordinates large-scale, volunteer projects with nonprofits and then recruits VPLs VISIT to help make them successful! Many nonprofits www.uwaylc.org/volunteer are unable to coordinate necessary large-scale or email [email protected] projects due to limited resources and time, and for additional information. a Volunteer Project Leader can help make a proj- 8 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017ANIMALS & ENVIRONMENT NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 9 Friends of Happy Heart Farm Front Range Exceptional Equestrians

2820 West Elizabeth Street PO Box 272452 Fort Collins CO 80521 Fort Collins CO 80527 www.happyheartfriends.org www.ridewithfree.org

Tara Westenhiser Donna Gustafson (251) 232-5603 (970) 221-0646 [email protected] [email protected]

Creating a healthier community through food education, Front Range Exceptional Equestrians (FREE) provides a increasing access to nutritional food, and supporting local unique blend of social, physical, and emotional development farmers. Our Vision: Healthy, nutritious food for all. Volun- through equine-assisted activities. teers are needed for office and clerical work, fund raising Volunteers assist children and adults with special needs events, staffing booths at community events, marketing, and while participating in evening classes, and with grooming helping with Food School classes and activities. Adults wel- and tacking horses. Volunteers also serve on committees comed along with supervised youth volunteers ages 16-18. 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 Friends of Lory State Park disabilities is not required, although it is helpful. Training provided. Youth volunteers ages 12-13 supervised, 14+ unsupervised. PO Box 11 Bellvue CO 80512 http://www.loryfriends.org Garbage Garage Education Center

Michael Syzek (970) 235-2045 5887 South Taft Hill Road [email protected] Fort Collins CO 80526 www.larimer.org/solidwaste Friends of Lory State Park is dedicated to the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the Park. The Friends Rose Watson group serves as a supportive entity to complement the goals (970) 498-5772 of Lory State Park. Friends of Lory State Park provides vol- [email protected] unteer assistance to the management of Lory State Park. In this capacity, the Friends group works to foster stewardship, Larimer County Solid Waste provides Larimer County resi- enhance educational and recreational opportunities in part- dents with responsible disposal, environmental protection, nership with the Park, and advocates quality programs for resource management, recycling, and education. The Gar- visitors of all ages. Friends of Lory State Park (FoLSP) is a bage Garage Education Center provides information, tours, non-profit organization founded in 2012, composed entirely outreach, and resources to assist in the department’s goals. of volunteers. We are dedicated to promoting community stewardship of Park natural areas, resources, and wildlife. Membership Gardens on Spring Creek is open to all and we welcome volunteers for projects and events. 2145 Centre Avenue Fort Collins CO 80526 www.fcgov.com/gardens Ann Achilli (970) 416-2482 [email protected]

HigH Involvement Culture We believe that our dedication to high involvement culture and a loving, high performing workforce sets us apart. We believe that the collective is stronger than the individual and that informed coworkers will make responsible decisions. NewBelgium.com

fat tire amber ale is brewed by new belgium brewing fort collins co 8 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017ANIMALS & ENVIRONMENT NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 9 The Gardens on Spring Creek strives to enrich the lives of Front Range Exceptional Equestrians people and foster environmental stewardship through hor- Larimer Humane Society ticulture. The Gardens encompass 18 acres which include community gardens, Children’s Garden, Visitor Center, PO Box 272452 Garden of Eatin’, Sustainable Backyard, Rock Garden, Xe- 6317 Kyle Avenue Fort Collins CO 80527 ric Parkway Strip, and the Entry Way Garden. Volunteers Fort Collins CO 80525 www.ridewithfree.org are needed to help in all gardens by performing various www.larimerhumane.org gardening tasks, including: pruning, weeding, mulching, Donna Gustafson maintenacne, and more. We also offer volunteer opportu- Bob Francella (970) 221-0646 nities to lead and assist youth, school groups, family, and (970) 530-2960 [email protected] adult programs and events. Volunteers are needed to greet garden visitors, provide garden event information, and serve Larimer Humane Society promotes and provides the respon- Front Range Exceptional Equestrians (FREE) provides a as ambassadors. Training is provided. Youth volunteers age sible care and treatment of animals. unique blend of social, physical, and emotional development 6-14 supervised, 15+ unsupervised. We also welcome one Volunteers may assist with animal care, photography, behav- through equine-assisted activities. day volunteers for festival events and gardnering projects. ior and enrichment, client services, adoptions, community Volunteers assist children and adults with special needs outreach, community relations, courier club, development, while participating in evening classes, and with grooming foster care, graphic design, humane eudcation, licensing, and tacking horses. Volunteers also serve on committees High Plains Environmental Center mareketing/publicity, veterinary care, video production, such as fundraising and marketing, and help with special wildlife rehabilitation, and yard maintenance. Those inter- events or long-range planning. Volunteers are needed to ested in volunteering must complete an online application take pictures at classes and events. Knowledge of horses or 1854 Piney River Drive and attend volunteer orientation. Minimum six month com- disabilities is not required, although it is helpful. TrainingLoveland CO 80538 mitment requested. Youth volunteers ages 10-15 supervised, provided. Youth volunteers ages 12-13 supervised, 14+ un-www.suburbitat.org 16+ unsupervised supervised. Kelley Jazdzewski (970) 342-9533 Garbage Garage Education Center [email protected] THE BEST The High Plains Environmental Center engages developers, 5887 South Taft Hill Road builders, businesses and residents in making their commu- Fort Collins CO 80526 nity a “living laboratory” that provides integrated, leading www.larimer.org/solidwaste edge examples of community design, land stewardship, eco- WAY TO FIND literacy and sustainable living that are grounded in reality Rose Watson and replicable. (970) 498-5772 Volunteers are needed to assist with natural areas restora- YOURSELF IS TO [email protected] tion, planting, trail maintenance, building projects, and gathering seeds. Youth volunteers ages 4-12 supervised, Larimer County Solid Waste provides Larimer County resi- 13+ unsupervised. LOSE YOURSELF dents with responsible disposal, environmental protection, resource management, recycling, and education. The Gar- bage Garage Education Center provides information, tours, Larimer County Department outreach, and resources to assist in the department’s goals. IN THE SERVICE of Natural Resources Gardens on Spring Creek OF OTHERS Bison Visitor Center – Mahatma Gandhi Loveland CO 80537 2145 Centre Avenue www.larimer.org/nrvolunteer Fort Collins CO 80526 www.fcgov.com/gardens Pamela Mayhew Ann Achilli (970) 619-4552 (970) 416-2482 [email protected] MacGregor Ranch [email protected] Our mission is to establish, protect, and manage significant 180 MacGregor Avenue regional parks and open lands providing quality outdoor Estes Park CO 80517 recreational opportunities and stewardship of natural re- www.macgregorranch.org source values. We are committed to fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the natural and agricul- Shannon Clark tural heritage of Larimer County for present and future gen- (970) 586-3749 erations. [email protected] Natural Resources is looking for volunteers to assist with programs such as trail construction, ranger assistants on MacGregor Ranch is a high mountain historic working cattle the trails and customer service and information at the lakes ranch that supports youth education. and providing guided hikes in the open lands. 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. Volun- teers are especially needed in the summer months of June, July and August. No experience required. 10 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017ANIMALS & ENVIRONMENT NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 11 Volunteers are needed to serve as wilderness rangers and Mulberry Community Gardens 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 2310 West Mulberry and condiitions. Volunteers support programs such as the Fort Collins CO 80521 Trail Maintenance Crew, Kids in Nature, Weed Crew, Adopt- www.mulberrycommunitygardens.org a-Highway, and Winter Patrolling, as well as with High Park Fire restoration projects. New volunteer hikers, backpack- Jillian Jackson ers, and horse riders are recruited through March, begin [email protected] mandatory training in May and are expected to complete six or more patrols from May-September. Mulberry Conmmunity Gardens provides a variety of educational opportunities to the local under served public within the community garden format, contributes space and as- Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. sets for place-based outcome-focused curriculum to local schools, and increases food security through community http://platteriversphwff.com food production programs. Volunteers are needed to support this cooperative-style garden. Volunteers share in tend- Jordan Cable ing the garden, as well as harvesting the garden. All talents (970) 443-8985 are needed and welcome, including gardening, carpentry, [email protected] musical, web design, photography, and public speaking. Youth volunteers of any age welcome with supervision. 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 Northern Colorado Adventure Corps and associated activities including education and outings. Volunteers for PHWFF are needed to fill a variety of roles, 1600 Crescent Drive which includes, but not limited to: fly fishing guides, trip Fort Collins CO 80526 coordinators, fly tying instructors, food preparation, trans- http://nocoadventurecorps.org/ portation, volunteer coordinators, fishing site hosts, orga- Michael Truitt nizational duties, marketing, media contacts, fundraising (719) 850-1921 planning and more. PHWFF provides all services to our mili- [email protected] tary members free of charge. PHWFF accepts no money from To provide high quality, challenging experiential education any government departments and utilizes volunteer hours, programs and service learning projects, for any youth who grants and donations to fulfill our mission. would not otherwise have the opportunity. Bird Observatory of the Rockies Northern Colorado Friends of Ferals 230 Cherry Street, First Floor Fort Collins CO 80521 4820 Eagle Lake Drive http://rmbo.org Fort Collins CO 80524 www.nocoferals.org Jeff Birek (970) 482-1707 x25 Leslie Vogt [email protected] (970) 224-1467 [email protected] Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory works to conserve birds Northern Colorado Friends of Ferals is dedicated to reducing and their habitats through Science, Education and Steward- the numbers of feral cat litters born in Larimer and Weld ship. We occasionally need assistance in the office. We have counties through trap, neuter and return. Colorado Friends a handful of Citizen Science projects throughout the Front of Ferals needs volunteers to help with humane trapping of range, including Fort Collins. cats in Larimer and Weld counties. We trap once a month on a Saturday evening from 4-8 pm. Vet techs are also needed Rocky Mountain National Park for clinics on Sundays following trapping. 1000 Highway 36 Estes Park CO 80517 Poudre Wilderness Volunteers nps.gov/romo

US Forest Service Building E Lindsey Lewis Fort Collins CO 80526 (970) 586-1330 www.poudrewildernessvolunteers.org [email protected]

(970) 295-6730 The mission of the Rocky Mountain National Park VIP pro- [email protected] gram is to promote, create, and maintain long-term stewardship and support for the park’s resources by fortifying Poudre Wilderness Volunteers assist the Canyon Lakes park programs through the use of volunteers in a manner Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Service in managing and that complements basic park resources to better accomplish protecting the wilderness and backcountry areas within its the park’s mission; and providing an enriching and diverse jurisdiction. work experience for participating volunteers. Every year, 10 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017ANIMALS & ENVIRONMENT NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 11 Volunteers are needed to serve as wilderness rangers andhundreds of individuals and groups contribute their enthu- hosts for the purpose of educating the public. Volunteerssiasm and skills to help the National Park Service preserve Soaring Eagle Ecology Center also help with trail maintenance and noxious weed removaland protect its natural and cultural resources, and to serve and provide information to the Forest Service on trail usage and educate its visitors. 505 North County Road 73C and condiitions. Volunteers support programs such as the Red Feather Lakes CO 80545 Trail Maintenance Crew, Kids in Nature, Weed Crew, Adopt- www.seec.redfeatherlakes.org a-Highway, and Winter Patrolling, as well as with High Park Rocky Mountain Raptor Program Fire restoration projects. New volunteer hikers, backpack- Judy Viola ers, and horse riders are recruited through March, begin (970) 218-9685 mandatory training in May and are expected to complete six720 East Vine Drive, Unit B [email protected] or more patrols from May-September. Fort Collins CO 80524 www.rmrp.org Soaring Eagle Ecology Center offers hands-on outdoor education to promote understanding and appreciation of the Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. Lisa Winta natural world. (970) 484-7756 SEEC is entirely managed by volunteers. Volunteers are http://platteriversphwff.com [email protected] needed to help cleanup nature trails and SEEC land. Volun- teers are also needed May-September to assist with discov- The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program inspires the protec- Jordan Cable ery hikes and environmental education programs. (970) 443-8985 tion and appreciation of raptors and the spaces where they [email protected] live through excellence in raptor rehabilitation, education, and research. The Growing Project Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing is dedicated to the physi-Volunteers wanting to work directly with raptors are needed cal and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military to clean cages, prepare and serve food, complete bird re- service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing cords, provide compassionate care, help at education pro- 713 East Prospect Road and associated activities including education and outings. grams, and participate in public outreach. Raptor Care Fort Collins CO 80525 Volunteers for PHWFF are needed to fill a variety of roles, volunteers must attend an orientation and a weekly meeting. www.thegrowingproject.org which includes, but not limited to: fly fishing guides, trip Raptor Care volunteers commit to a minimum of one year, coordinators, fly tying instructors, food preparation, trans-working one four hour shift per week, in exchange for ex- Dana Guber cellent hands on training. Our training is designed to meet (970) 587-3827 portation, volunteer coordinators, fishing site hosts, orga- [email protected] nizational duties, marketing, media contacts, fundraising all requirements directed by State & Federal permits when planning and more. PHWFF provides all services to our mili-caring for raptors and focuses on safety of both the volunteer The Growing Project is all volunteer-run and promotes the tary members free of charge. PHWFF accepts no money fromand bird. Youth volunteers ages 12+ supervised. Volunteers value of a strong, diverse, and just local food system to all any government departments and utilizes volunteer hours,are also needed to greet guests, answer phones, complete residents of Northern Colorado through direct agricultural grants and donations to fulfill our mission. clerical tasks, care for small rodent colonies and help with experiences, education, and advocacy. Volunteers assist special projects and event planning. with garden work, education, produce delivery, event plan- Volunteers wishing to care for rats and mice in our small ning and fundraising. Youth volunteers ages 5-15 super- Bird Observatory of the Rockies rodent care colony must be at least 16 or older or Youth vol- vised, 16+ unsupervised. unteers ages 12+ supervised. These volunteers are asked to 230 Cherry Street, First Floor work one shift every week that can run from 1 to 3 hours. Fort Collins CO 80521 Times are variable. Must not be squeamish about handling http://rmbo.org these animals. No extra meeting requirements exist. We hope you stay in this commitment for at least a minimum Jeff Birek of 3 months. (970) 482-1707 x25 [email protected]

Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory works to conserve birds and their habitats through Science, Education and Steward- ship. We occasionally need assistance in the office. We have WHAT DOES VOLUNTEERISM LOOK LIKE TO YOU? a handful of Citizen Science projects throughout the Front range, including Fort Collins. What does volunteerism look like to you? Volun- to you. Whether you are motivated by altruistic val- Rocky Mountain National Park teerism can be officiating a kid’s soccer game, offer- ues, you want to build skills, or you want to learn ing companionship to a homebound senior, providing more about your community – explore how you can spring cleaning for an organization, or planting in a 1000 Highway 36 lift Larimer County through volunteerism. community garden. Estes Park CO 80517 A burden is made lighter on an agency; a commu- nps.gov/romo The need in the community is out there; it’s about nity space is greener and more inviting; an addi- Lindsey Lewis finding the opportunity that inspires and resonates tional family is served. One volunteer can make all (970) 586-1330 with you. When you find your fit, volunteering can the difference! [email protected] transform you and the world around you. Where will you volunteer? The mission of the Rocky Mountain National Park VIP pro- Volunteering gives you the opportunity to bond gram is to promote, create, and maintain long-term stew- with co-workers, friends, and family, giving you Visit ardship and support for the park’s resources by fortifying park programs through the use of volunteers in a manner the power to give back to the community that gives www.uwaylc/org/volunteer that complements basic park resources to better accomplish to find current opportunities! the park’s mission; and providing an enriching and diverse work experience for participating volunteers. Every year, 12 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017ANIMALS & ENVIRONMENT NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 13 Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is a statewide non- Trees, Water and People profit volunteer organization whose mission is to motivate and enable people to be active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources. 633 Remington Street VOC has more than 50 outdoor volunteer opportunities Fort Collins CO 80524 throughout Colorado each year, including wildfire and flood www.treeswaterpeople.org restoration, trail building and maintenance, urban gardening, and much more! No experience or training necessary. All vol- Molly Geppert unteers welcome; young and old, new and experienced. (970) 484-6721 [email protected] Wildlands Restoration Volunteers Trees, Water and People improves people’s lives by helping communities protect, conserve, and manage the natural resources upon which their long-term well-being depends. 2926 East Mulberry Street, Ste 301 Volunteers are needed to assist with the garden and office Fort Collins CO 80524 projects such as English/Spanish translation, data entry, and www.wlrv.org mailings. Youth volunteers ages 13-15 with supervision, 16+ unsupervised. Amy Gage (970) 493-2075 [email protected] USDA Forest Service Wildlands Restoration Volunteers fosters a community spirit of shared responsibility for the ecological stewardship and 2150 Center Avenue, Bldg E restoration of public and protected lands. Fort Collins CO 80526 Volunteers are needed to assist with any of the 80+ ecologi- www.fs.fed.us/r2/arnf/volunteering cal restoration projects and training opportunities offered throughout the year. Learn new skills and meet some great Kristy Wumkes people while helping to restore our public lands. No expe- (970) 295-6721 rience necessary. Other opportunities to volunteer include: [email protected] photographers and cooks for project days, outreach/tabling help at outdoor events, and occasional office help. Youth op- USDA Forest Service sustains the health, diversity, and pro- portunities available - call to inquire. ductivity 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 Wolves Offered Life and Friendship (WOLF) trail maintenance, backcountry patrols, wood working, and visitor service. The main office is located in Fort Collins. Sanctuary Youth volunteers ages 12+ supervised. 1639 Spring Valley Road Bellvue CO 80512 Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado www.wolfsanctuary.net

Abby Matzke 600 South Marion Parkway [email protected] Denver CO 80209 www.voc.org W.O.L.F. Sanctuary improves the quality of life for wolves and wolf-dogs by rescuing and providing sanctuary to wolves and Carishma Gokhale-Welch wolf-dogs, and educating the public about wolves and wolf- (303) 715-1010 x111 dogs. [email protected] Volunteers are needed to help with administrative and fundraising projects, to work with the animals at the sanctuary, and in rescue situations.

NO ONE IS MORE CHERISHED IN THIS WORLD THAN SOMEONE WHO LIGHTENS THE BURDEN OF ANOTHER – Unknown 12 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017ANIMALS & ENVIRONMENT NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 13 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 throughout Colorado each year, including wildfire and flood restoration, trail building and maintenance, urban gardening, and much more! No experience or training necessary. All volunteers welcome; young and old, new and experienced. Wildlands Restoration Volunteers ONE PERSON CAN

2926 East Mulberry Street, Ste 301 Fort Collins CO 80524 www.wlrv.org MAKE A DIFFERENCE, Amy Gage (970) 493-2075 [email protected] AND EVERYONE 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 80+ ecological restoration projects and training opportunities offered SHOULD TRY throughout the year. Learn new skills and meet some great people while helping to restore our public lands. No expe- – JFK rience necessary. Other opportunities to volunteer include: photographers and cooks for project days, outreach/tabling help at outdoor events, and occasional office help. Youth opportunities available - call to inquire.

Wolves Offered Life and Friendship (WOLF) Sanctuary

1639 Spring Valley Road Bellvue CO 80512 NINE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD VOLUNTEER www.wolfsanctuary.net

Abby Matzke [email protected] Part of volunteering is determining what you want to 6. Learn things you can’t learn in the classroom or learn and accomplish. For some it may be building office. By being exposed to different parts of the W.O.L.F. Sanctuary improves the quality of life for wolves and their resume, or developing new skills, or a simple community, different cultures, beliefs and values, wolf-dogs by rescuing and providing sanctuary to wolves and change in routine; which resonates most with you? wolf-dogs, and educating the public about wolves and wolf- you are gaining invaluable understanding. dogs. 1. Better understanding of your community’s chal- 7. Help save resources by volunteering for a local Volunteers are needed to help with administrative and fun- lenges. By volunteering your time and talents, you non-profit. This helps save on time, cost and la- draising projects, to work with the animals at the sanctuary, and in rescue situations. can learn more about the current issues in Larimer bor and allows for resources to be channeled into County and how you are helping solve them. meeting more urgent needs of those who require 2. Networking and interacting with different peo- their services. ple in a volunteer setting can open doors for your 8. Improve your health. Research shows that indi- professional development. viduals who volunteer often have lower mortality 3. Experience a new nonprofit organization and fa- rates, greater functional ability, and lower rates of miliarize yourself with the work they do. depression later in life. 4. Adds strength to your resume and is a great way 9. Help keep Larimer County great. We often take to make connections. If you have never had a job, for granted the environment we live in and the in- then volunteering is a great way to gain experience. dividuals we share it with. Volunteering is a great 5. Make new friends! Volunteering will expose you opportunity to give back to Larimer County. to a different crowd with similar interests. 14 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 Canyon Concert Ballet Arts and Culture Below are agencies in Larimer County that have a need for volunteers. For more up-to-date and detailed 1031 Conifer Street information about volunteer opportunities with arts and culture please contact United Way of Larimer County by Fort Collins CO 80524 calling 2-1-1 or (970) 407-7038, or visit www.uwaylc.org/volunteer www.ccballet.org

Dru Van doren (970) 472-4156 Bas Bleu Theatre Company Beet Street [email protected] Canyon Concert Ballet provides the community with qual- 200 Mathews Street ity instruction and performance in a variety of dance forms, Fort Collins CO 80524 401 Pine Street with ballet at the core. Volunteers are needed to help on Fort Collins CO 80524 www.beetstreet.org www.basbleu.org a viriaty of duties at our studios as well as props and set Alina Osika building. Experienced help needed for performance of The Tricia Navarre (970) 444-2338 Nutcracker. (970) 498-8949 [email protected] [email protected] Beet Street exists as a catalyst to develop Fort Collins into Center for Fine Art Photography Bas Bleu Theatre Company presents outstanding theatre that a nationally recognized arts and culture center and desti- inspires both audience and artist alike in an intimate salon nation by distinguishing ourselves as an intellectually vital setting. Volunteers are needed with almost every aspect of community that fosters, celebrates, and inspires human cre-400 North College Avenue theatre and play production, including serving as actors, de- ativity. We are currently accepting volunteer applications in Fort Collins CO 80524 signers, light and sound technicians, floor crew, house man- the following areas: Event support, General Office support,www.c4fap.org agers, and docents. Volunteers are also needed to help with and Marketing support. bulk mailings, janitorial work, and administrative tasks. Sunshine Divis Youth volunteers ages 15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised. (970) 224-1010 Berthoud Community Library District [email protected] Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum The Center for Fine Art Photography promotes the art of photography by supporting the growth of creative artists 236 Welch Avenue through exhibitions and educational programs. Volunteers Berthoud CO 80513 www.berthoudcommunitylibrary.org may help with administrative tasks, workshops, and events. 4320 East County Road 58 Professional skill set is desired for events planning, mar- Fort Collins CO 80524 www.beefamilyfarm.org Jennifer Miller keting, grant writing, and building. Hours of volunteering (970) 532-2757 are Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm, and Saturdays 11am-5pm. Liz Harrison [email protected] Volunteers are also needed from 3pm-8:30pm, during First (970) 482-9168 Friday gallery walks, to assist with exhibition set-up. Volun- [email protected] Berthoud Community Library District provides resources for teers receive discounts on call for entries, workshops, and learning and leisure for the Berthoud community that enrichfree membership based on amount of volunteer hours. Youth Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum preserves the archi- the individual and enhance the community’s quality of life. volunteers ages 16+ unsupervised. tecture and artifacts of the Bee Farm while educating the Volunteers assit library staff in providing public service, public on farming life and methods, past and present. Vol- working on a wide variety of routine library tasks such as unteers are needed to give tours in shifts during museum shelving books and assisting with special projects. There areCinco De Mayo of Northern Colorado hours Fridays-Saturdays, 9am-4pm from May-October and opportunities for both adults and youth to volunteer. Check on other days by appointment. Volunteers perform simple our website for more information. demonstrations during special events in June and Septem- 611 10th Street ber, supervise hands-on activities for children, and assist Fort Collins CO 80524 with general maintenance such as landscaping and cleaning. www.fortcollinscincodemayo.com Neva Menchaca (970) 690-0536 [email protected]

ELDERHAUS | 2016 The mission of Cinco De Mayo of Northern Colorado is to focus on providing our community with a wide range of diverse cultural programming as well as continue to work to- VFLA TEAM MEMBERS HAVE LOGGED gether to make our community a better place. Volunteers are THOUSANDS OF needed for helping maintain the Cinco De Mayo event in Fort COMMUNITY Collins. Responsibilities include: Setup and teardown of the SERVICE HOURS event, trash duties, extra help with vendor booths. Anyone COMMITTING TO who volunteers over 4 hours will have their lunch paid for SUSTAINABLE by the committe! Cinco de Mayo event normally takes place DESIGN STARTS WITH SUSTAINING the first weekend of May each year, please call in advanced THE COMMUNITY for information. WHERE WE LIVE

VFLA.COM 14 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017ARTS & CULTURE NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 15 Canyon Concert Ballet City of FC- Lincoln Center

1031 Conifer Street 417 West Magnolia Street Fort Collins CO 80524 Fort Collins CO 80521 www.ccballet.org www.lctix.com

Dru Van doren Ruth Smith (970) 472-4156 (970) 221-6260 Beet Street [email protected] [email protected] Canyon Concert Ballet provides the community with qual- The Lincoln Center is a leader in cultural experience and 200 Mathews Street ity instruction and performance in a variety of dance forms, makes it an essential value to the community. Fort Collins CO 80524 www.beetstreet.org with ballet at the core. Volunteers are needed to help on Volunteers are needed to serve as greeters, ushers, and Art a viriaty of duties at our studios as well as props and set Gallery docents and help with ticketing, coat-check, and ad- Alina Osika building. Experienced help needed for performance of The ministrative functions. Volunteer descriptions and applica- (970) 444-2338 Nutcracker. tions are available online. While the Lincoln Center accepts [email protected] volunteer applications at any time, they do most of their Per- formance Volunteer recruitment during the summer months. Beet Street exists as a catalyst to develop Fort Collins into Center for Fine Art Photography All potential volunteers are asked to participate in a person to a nationally recognized arts and culture center and desti- person interview. Youth volunteers ages 14+ supervised. nation by distinguishing ourselves as an intellectually vital community that fosters, celebrates, and inspires human cre-400 North College Avenue ativity. We are currently accepting volunteer applications in Fort Collins CO 80524 Colorado Welcome Center the following areas: Event support, General Office support,www.c4fap.org and Marketing support. 3745 East Prospect Road Sunshine Divis Fort Collins CO 80525 (970) 224-1010 www.colorado.com Berthoud Community Library District [email protected] Linda Ellis The Center for Fine Art Photography promotes the art of (970) 491-4775 photography by supporting the growth of creative artists [email protected] 236 Welch Avenue through exhibitions and educational programs. Volunteers Berthoud CO 80513 www.berthoudcommunitylibrary.org may help with administrative tasks, workshops, and events. The Colorado Welcome Center provides accurate and helpful Professional skill set is desired for events planning, mar- information to travelers about tourist activities throughout Jennifer Miller keting, grant writing, and building. Hours of volunteering the state while encouraging them to see more of Colorado. (970) 532-2757 are Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm, and Saturdays 11am-5pm. Volunteers are needed to work 3-4 hour shift to serve as [email protected] Volunteers are also needed from 3pm-8:30pm, during First Travel Counselors, working directly with the traveling pub- Friday gallery walks, to assist with exhibition set-up. Volun- lic to provide visitors with directions, routing, and vacation Berthoud Community Library District provides resources forteers receive discounts on call for entries, workshops, and planning. Cash register experience helpful, but not required. learning and leisure for the Berthoud community that enrichfree membership based on amount of volunteer hours. Youth the individual and enhance the community’s quality of life. volunteers ages 16+ unsupervised. Volunteers assit library staff in providing public service, Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park working on a wide variety of routine library tasks such as shelving books and assisting with special projects. There areCinco De Mayo of Northern Colorado opportunities for both adults and youth to volunteer. Check 423 West Elkhorn Avenue our website for more information. Estes Park CO 80517 611 10th Street www.estesarts.com Fort Collins CO 80524 www.fortcollinscincodemayo.com Lars Sage (970) 586-9203 Neva Menchaca [email protected] (970) 690-0536 [email protected] Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park enhances the quality and accessibility of visual and performing arts for people of all The mission of Cinco De Mayo of Northern Colorado is to ages. Volunteers are needed to serve as gallery docents for focus on providing our community with a wide range of di- changing exhibits, help set up performing arts events, help verse cultural programming as well as continue to work to- with data entry, and serve on the board of directors. Volun- gether to make our community a better place. Volunteers are teers may assist with off-site visual arts and performance needed for helping maintain the Cinco De Mayo event in Fort events. Youth volunteers ages 13-16 supervised. Collins. Responsibilities include: Setup and teardown of the event, trash duties, extra help with vendor booths. Anyone who volunteers over 4 hours will have their lunch paid for by the committe! Cinco de Mayo event normally takes place the first weekend of May each year, please call in advanced for information. 16 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 The Downtown Fort Collins Business Association (DBA) is Dance Express designed to promote downtown businesses and help them Fort Collins Municipal Railway Society thrive by creating energy, excitement, and enthusiasm downtown through events and promotions. Celebrate all that 134 West Harvard makes Fort Collins great...beers, bikes and bands! 1801 West Mountain Avenue Fort Collins CO 80525 Downtown Fort Collins is the place to be over the summerFort Collins CO 80522 www.danceexpressfc.com and what better way to enjoy it than to volunteer? Over awww.fortnet.org/trolley thousand volunteers are needed over our summer season Mary Elizabeth Lenahan to help with Colorado Brewer’ Festival, NewWestFest, and Carol Tunner (970) 493-2113 more! (970) 221-6597 [email protected] [email protected] The Mission of Dance Express is to celebrate diverse dance Estes Park Museum The Mission of the Fort Collins Municipal Railway Society, experiences for persons with and without disabilities in our acting in partnership with the Fort Collins Museum of Dis- northern Colorado region. Dance Express improves people’s covery, is to operate the Fort Collins Municipal Railway in a lives through creative dance experiences since 1989, and 200 4th Street manner that presents a living history of electric public trans- joyfully serves the community. Volunteers serve on the board Estes Park CO 80517 portation in Fort Collins. It shall preserve, display, operate, of directors, assist with graphics, publicity, and community www.estes.org/museum and interpret streetcar service, and collect artifacts and outreach, offer their skills with dance training, workshops, information of an educational nature and of significance to and dance productions. Commitment will vary. Concerts Alicia Mittelman the City’s electric railway heritage. Volunteers are needed are in December, February, and May. (970) 577-3762 to serve as conductors and motor persons for the historic [email protected] Birney Streetcar #21 on West Mountain Avenue and to help restore a second streetcar. The trolley operates weekends Debut Theatre Company Estes Park Museum collects, interprets, and preserves localand holidays, 12-5pm, May-September, and is available history as well as presents exhibits, programs, and events during the week for chartered events. Training is provided. for the education and benefit of residents and visitors of all Youth volunteers ages 16+ supervised. 827 Riverside Avenue ages. Volunteers are needed to assist visitors at the museum, Fort Collins CO 80524 work in the gift shop, help with data entry for museum col- www.debuttheatre.org lections and record keeping, and assist with exhibit con-Fort Collins Museum of Art struction and tours. Youth volunteers ages 12+ supervised. Lee Kaplan (970) 224-5774 201 South College Avenue [email protected] Estes Valley Library Fort Collins CO 80524 www.ftcma.org Debut Theatre educates, entertains, and enriches the lives of young audiences and artists. Debut Theatre is a hands-on 335 East Elkhorn Avenue Kali Dhayatkar theatre for young people, by young people. Estes Park CO 80517 [email protected] Volunteers are needed to assist with painting, lawn care, www.estesvalleylibrary.org (970) 482-2787 costume repair, cleaning, computer technology support and organizational operations. Shifts are available Monday- Kieran Rowser The mission of the Fort Collins Museum of Art is to engage Friday, 10am-1pm or by appointment. Youth volunteers ages (970) 586-8116 x820 our community in cultural experiences that promote an 13+ supervised. [email protected] awareness and appreciation of the visual arts. To offer our audiences the highest-quality art experiences, the Fort Col- Estes Valley Library provides access to quality information,lins Museum of Art presents a diverse series of exhibitions, Downtown Business Association resources and services, and brings people, ideas, and op-community events, publications, and educational programs portunities together for the enrichment of the community. for children and adults. The Fort Collins Museum of Art Volunteers assist with tasks such as shelving books, process-seeks to enrich the cultural life of the region and advance 19 Old Town Square, Ste 230 ing new materials, repairing materials, indexing newspa-community understanding of the power of the visual arts to Fort Collins CO 80524 pers, and interviewing local individuals to record oral histo-foster life-long learning, social interaction, and personal www.downtownfortcollins.com ries. Volunteers also help coordinate the annual used-book inquiry. Volunteers are needed to help with mailings, instal- sale. Scheduling is flexible and can be easily tailored to the lations, special events including exhibition opening recep- (970) 484-6500 interests and availability of volunteer applicants. Youth vol-tions, and at the front desk. Shifts are available Wednesday- unteers ages 14+ unsupervised. Friday, 10am-5pm, and Saturdays and Sundays between 12-5pm, and some evenings. Youth volunteers ages 16+ unsupervised.

16 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017ARTS & CULTURE NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 17 The Downtown Fort Collins Business Association (DBA) is designed to promote downtown businesses and help them Fort Collins Municipal Railway Society Fort Collins Museum of Discovery thrive by creating energy, excitement, and enthusiasm downtown through events and promotions. Celebrate all that makes Fort Collins great...beers, bikes and bands! 1801 West Mountain Avenue 408 Mason Court Downtown Fort Collins is the place to be over the summerFort Collins CO 80522 Fort Collins CO 80524 and what better way to enjoy it than to volunteer? Over awww.fortnet.org/trolley www.fcmod.org thousand volunteers are needed over our summer season to help with Colorado Brewer’ Festival, NewWestFest, and Carol Tunner Laurel Drasner more! (970) 221-6597 (970) 416-4310 [email protected] [email protected] Estes Park Museum The Mission of the Fort Collins Municipal Railway Society, Fort Collins Museum of Discovery creates meaningful op- acting in partnership with the Fort Collins Museum of Dis- portunities for people of all ages to learn, reflect, and have covery, is to operate the Fort Collins Municipal Railway in a fun through hands-on and collections-based explorations in 200 4th Street manner that presents a living history of electric public trans- science and culture. Estes Park CO 80517 portation in Fort Collins. It shall preserve, display, operate, Volunteers are needed to help with visitor services, pro- www.estes.org/museum and interpret streetcar service, and collect artifacts and grams, education, archives, collections, special events, ex- information of an educational nature and of significance to hibits, and digital media. Alicia Mittelman the City’s electric railway heritage. Volunteers are needed (970) 577-3762 to serve as conductors and motor persons for the historic [email protected] Birney Streetcar #21 on West Mountain Avenue and to help Friends of the Loveland Public Library restore a second streetcar. The trolley operates weekends Estes Park Museum collects, interprets, and preserves localand holidays, 12-5pm, May-September, and is available history as well as presents exhibits, programs, and eventsduring the week for chartered events. Training is provided. 300 North Adams Avenue for the education and benefit of residents and visitors of all Youth volunteers ages 16+ supervised. Loveland CO 80537 ages. Volunteers are needed to assist visitors at the museum, www.friendsofthelovelandlibrary.org work in the gift shop, help with data entry for museum collections and record keeping, and assist with exhibit con-Fort Collins Museum of Art (970) 962-2712 struction and tours. Youth volunteers ages 12+ supervised. The Friends of the Loveland Public Library Foundation, Inc. supports the Loveland Public Library’s work as the informa- 201 South College Avenue Estes Valley Library Fort Collins CO 80524 tion center of the community by advocating for the public www.ftcma.org support and use of the library, by generating current and long-term funding and by developing volunteer involvement. 335 East Elkhorn Avenue Kali Dhayatkar Volunteers are needed to serve on committees, including ad- Estes Park CO 80517 [email protected] ministrative, program and event committees. Volunteers are www.estesvalleylibrary.org (970) 482-2787 also needed to assist with newsletter publications, bulletin board and poster displays, public relations and networking Kieran Rowser The mission of the Fort Collins Museum of Art is to engage representation, book sales, and special events. Youth volun- (970) 586-8116 x820 our community in cultural experiences that promote an teers ages 8-12 supervised, 13+ unsupervised. [email protected] awareness and appreciation of the visual arts. To offer our audiences the highest-quality art experiences, the Fort Col- Estes Valley Library provides access to quality information,lins Museum of Art presents a diverse series of exhibitions, Global Village Museum of Arts resources and services, and brings people, ideas, and op-community events, publications, and educational programs portunities together for the enrichment of the community. for children and adults. The Fort Collins Museum of Art and Culture Volunteers assist with tasks such as shelving books, process-seeks to enrich the cultural life of the region and advance ing new materials, repairing materials, indexing newspa-community understanding of the power of the visual arts to 200 West Mountain Avenue pers, and interviewing local individuals to record oral histo-foster life-long learning, social interaction, and personal Fort Collins CO 80521 ries. Volunteers also help coordinate the annual used-book inquiry. Volunteers are needed to help with mailings, instal- www.globalvillagemuseum.com sale. Scheduling is flexible and can be easily tailored to the lations, special events including exhibition opening recep- interests and availability of volunteer applicants. Youth vol-tions, and at the front desk. Shifts are available Wednesday- (970) 221-4600 [email protected] unteers ages 14+ unsupervised. Friday, 10am-5pm, and Saturdays and Sundays between 12-5pm, and some evenings. Youth volunteers ages 16+ The Global Village Museum of Arts and Culture’s mission is unsupervised. 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 opportuni- FROM WHAT WE GET, WE ties. Volunteers are needed to assist as entry or front desk, do- CAN MAKE A LIVING; WHAT cents or collections/archival volunteers. Entry or front desk volunteers greet visitors, take admission fees and assist with WE GIVE, HOWEVER, 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 installa- MAKES A LIFE. tions and management of artifacts. Three-hour shifts are – Arthur Ashe Tuesday through Saturday; 11am-2pm or 2pm-5pm. 18 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 Loveland Opera Theatre offers outstanding operatic perfor- KRFC 88.9FM mances and educational opportunities in our community. Volunteers are needed to assist with numerous events throughout the year including the Gala and additional fund- 619 South College Avenue raising events. Youth volunteers ages 14+ supervised. Fort Collins CO 80524 www.krfcfm.org Loveland Public Library Maya Jairam (970) 530-1500 300 North Adams Avenue KRFC makes great radio that is local, noncommercial, and Loveland CO 80537 volunteer-powered. KRFC is volunteer powered. Volunteers http://www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org/ are needed to produce new programming, as on-air broad- casters and DJs, interview artists and bands as host of Live@ Bobbi Benesh Lunch, serve as sound technicians and audio set-up for (970) 962-2401 Live@Lunch, and support membership drives and special [email protected] events in a variety of positions. The Loveland Public Library strives to be accessible, active, and an outreach to people of all ages and backgrounds. Loveland Community Theatre Volunteers are a great support to the library and are utilized in many different ways, including, but not limited to, the following: staffing the Greeter/Directional Assistant Desk 545 North Cleveland Avenue for all open library hours, processing & discarding books/ Loveland CO 80537 materials, assisting in the Outreach Program for the home www.lovelandcommunitytheatre.org bound, assisting pages in sorting & shelving books, indexing newspapers, filing, organizing, record keeping and manag- Martha Palmer ing statistics for Adult Services and the library volunteer pro- (970) 635-4281 gram, assisting with the Maple Terrace Kids Club Literacy [email protected] Outreach Program and the Buddy Readers program, youth services chess club, Youth and Adult Services Summer Read- Loveland Community Theatre is dedicated to providing ing Program, playgroup volunteers, help in Adult Services quality live theatre produced to serve cultural, education- maintaining shelves, magazines, and newspapers, cutting, al, and entertainment needs of the community. Volunteers pasting, and other craft preparation for Youth Services, are needed to help with the following for the 10 weeks of Computer Class assistants, Spanish speaking needs for Adult each production: acting, stage management, construction, and Youth Services, Adult Programming Lecturers and as- set dressing, costumes, hair and make-up, graphic design, sistants, extra cleaning and Library upkeep. Ages 14+ unless sound and light, photography, videography, house manage- the position requires 18+.The Library is no longer accepting ment, and as ushers. Production crew work is done primar- applicants for court-ordered hours. ily on Saturdays, 8am-12pm or Sundays, 1-5pm. Rehearsals and flexible work schedules are available 6:30-9:30pm, Monday – Thursday. One-time projects and administrative Northern Colorado Intertribal Pow-Wow duties are also available. Youth volunteers ages 12-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised. PO Box 1938 Fort Collins CO 80522 Loveland Opera Theatre www.fortnet.org/powwow

Daniela Pineda PO Box 7293 (970) 286-3047 Loveland CO 80537 [email protected] www.lovelandopera.org The Northern Colorado Intertribal Pow-Wow Association, Juliana Hoch Inc. celebrates our Native American heritage and helps to (970) 593-0085 preserve our culture through honoring our ancestors and [email protected] 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 LEAVE YOUR COMFORT and serve food in concessions, sell T-shirts, serve as parking directors, take food and water to drummers and head staff, ZONE. GO STRETCH prepare food, help with check-in, and working with children to make crafts while their parents are dancing. Volunteers YOURSELF FOR with construction or mechanical skills are needed to help with equipment malfunctions and artistic volunteers are A GOOD CAUSE. needed to help make signs. Volunteers are also needed to – Kobi Yamada help with weekend events throughout the year. Youth volunteers ages 15+ supervised. 18 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017ARTS & CULTURE NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 19 Poudre River Friends of the Library Spellbinders Oral Storytellers, Larimer

301 East Olive Street County Chapter Fort Collins CO 80524 www.prfol.org 900 East Prospect Road [email protected] Fort Collins CO 80524 www.spellbinders.org The Poudre River Friends of the Library’s mission is to advocate for the Library District, sponsor programs to promote (970) 282-0157 use and enjoyment of the Library, raise money to support [email protected] the activities of the Poudre River Public Library District, encourage literacy within the community and to provide Through the art of oral storytelling, Spellbinders enhances volunteer opportunities. The Friends help fund the Summer literacy, encourages character development, and builds in- Reading Program, author events, and cultural celebrations tergenerational community. Spellbinders welcomes adults as well as providing help with staff appreciation and confer- of any age who are available for a half hour once per month ence scholarships. during elementary school hours. Volunteers receive 12 hours of excellent storyteller training, help in classroom placements and the assistance of a mentor if desired. En- Poudre River Public Library District thusiasm, a love of stories, and a desire to inspire student literacy attainment are the only qualifications for the job.

301 East Olive Street Fort Collins CO 80524 Ten Thousand Villages www.poudrelibraries.org 113 Linden Street, Old Town Square Audrey Glasebrook Fort Collins CO 80524 (970) 224-6183 www.tenthousandvillages.com/fortcollins [email protected] (970) 224-9501 Poudre River Public Library District provides universal ac- [email protected] cess to ideas and information to enrich our communities. Volunteers are needed to help with community engage- Ten Thousand Villages’ mission is to create opportunities for ment and social media, events, shelving books, telephone artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing calls, data entry, filing obituaries, children, teen and adult their products and stories to our markets through long-term summer reading programs, kid, teen, and adult crafts and fair trading relationships. Volunteers work in our non-profit Minecraft programs, and assisting storytellers. Shifts are retail store selling crafts, telling the stories of artisans, and generally 2 hours, and are available 7 days per week; most educating customers about fair trade. Retail experience is volunteers work 1 shift per week and times vary with vol- a plus, but not required. Our store is a fun work environ- unteer assignments. Volunteers ages 14+ are accepted, and ment and offers the opportunity to learn about artisans background checks are required for volunteers 18+. from many countries. Hours vary seasonally. Volunteers work 4.5 hour shifts , 2-3 times per month. We need volunteers weekdays and week- Rocky Ridge Music Center ends. Must be 18+, dependable and willing to make a minimum 3 month commitment. 465 Longs Peak Road Estes Park CO 80517 www.rockyridge.org Timberlane Farm Museum

Karen Dusek (970) 586-4031 2306 East 1st Street [email protected] Loveland CO 80537 www.timberlanefarmmuseum.org The mission of Rocky Ridge Music Center is to foster personal development through music, nature, and community. Teri Johnson During April and May we are in camp clean-up mode and can (970) 646-2875 schedule volunteers almost any day and time. Camp opening [email protected] clean-up days are May 22-26, and volunteers can stay overnight. We could also use help to distribute concert materials Timberlane Farm Museum aspires to preserve the heritage of around town in May-June. Throughout the summer, volun- the Big Thompson Valley beginning in 1860 by educating, en- teers are needed for campus clean-up, housekeeping, IT and riching, and connecting people of all ages and backgrounds telecommunications, maintenance and handy-man work. through tours, events, exhibits, and community outreach. Vol- unteers 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. 20 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017

I SLEPT AND I DREAMED THAT LIFE IS ALL JOY. I WOKE AND I SAW THAT LIFE IS ALL SERVICE. I SERVED AND I SAW THAT SERVICE IS JOY. – Kahlil Gibran

Wellington Library Friends Wildfire Community Arts Center

3800 Wilson Ave. Wellington, CO. 80549 425 Massachussetts Avenue www.wellington.colibraries.org/friends-of-the-library/ Berthoud CO 80513 www.wildfirearts.org Rani Todd Gaw (970) 568-4205 Elizabeth Kearny (303) 525-4340 The Wellington Library Friends supports the programs and [email protected] servies of the Wellington Public Library through fundraising and the service of its members. Community based arts center offering events and classes Volunteers are needed to serve on the Friends Board, for as- designed to bring creative experiences to our town and sistanc ein the Used Book Store the Friends operate, for help increase awareness of the artistic process and the value of with special book sales, and for other fundraising activities. connecting to others through it. Wildfire has allowed people to explore creative expression in the visual, theatrical, and movement arts, supported new teachers, and launched several new art based ventures. Volunteers are needed to assist in putting on two annual fundraisers, a street fest and an art show and sale, assist in weekly open studio art sessions as docent. Youth ages 10-14 with supervision, 15–18 without supervision. 20 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017ARTS & CULTURE NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 21

UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY AND NATIONAL SERVICE “GETTING THINGS DONE” IN LARIMER COUNTY

Currently, United Way of Larimer County is admin- 1994, more than 900,000 AmeriCorps members istering the Colorado Reading Corps Program, an have contributed more than 1.2 billion hours in AmeriCorps State/National program which pro- service across America, while tackling pressing vides AmeriCorps members to serve as literacy problems and mobilizing millions of volunteers tutors in schools throughout Larimer County. for the organizations they serve. For more information on AmeriCorps National United Way of Larimer County’s AmeriCorps mem- Service, visit www.americorps.gov. AmeriCorps bers get things done in our community every day to engages more than 75,000 women and men in help people in poverty. intensive service each year through more than 15,000 nonprofits, schools, public agencies, For more information, and community and faith-based groups across visit the country. Since the program’s founding in www.uwaylc.org/Colorado-Reading-Corps.

REMEMBER THAT THE HAPPIEST PEOPLE ARE NOT THOSE GETTING MORE, BUT THOSE GIVING MORE. – H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Wolverine Farm Publishing Company and Bookstore

144 North College Avenue Fort Collins CO 80524 www.wolverinefarm.org

Evan Brengle ONLY A LIFE (970) 472-4284 [email protected] LIVED FOR OTHERS IS Wolverine Farm Publishing Company and Bookstore focuses on publishing quality literature and art that mindfully en- WORTH LIVING. gages humans with the world. The volunteer-run bookstore – Albert Einstein strives to build and support community through literacy outreach programs and by hosting community events. Vol- unteers 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. 22 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 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 please contact United Way of Larimer County by dialing 2-1-1 or (970) 407-7038 or visit www.uwaylc.org/volunteer

Boards and commissions are established for the purpose of 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office acquiring and studying information in specific areas and to make recommendations to City Council on issues ranging from the environment, culture, recreation, human services, 201 Laporte Avenue, Ste 200 and more. Fort Collins CO 80521 www.larimer.org/da City of FC- Mediation Program Jessica Griglio (970) 498-7283 [email protected] 112 N. Howes Street Fort Collins CO 80521 The mission of the 8th Judicial District Attorney’s office is www.fcgov.com/neighborhoodservices/mediation.php to: protect the rights and safety of the people, seek a fair judicial process and just consequences for perpetrators of Patsi Maroney crime, inform, support, and assist victims and witnesses of (970) 498-5977 crime, and assume a leadership role in community crime [email protected] prevention. Our office welcomes citizens and college or graduate stu- The City of Fort Collins’ Community Mediation Program of- dents to apply for available internships and volunteer op- fers free and confidential dispute resolution services for City portunities with us. We need applicants who are teachable, residents. With the guidance of professionally trained vol- motivated, and want to make a difference in our community unteer mediators, participants meet in a neutral setting to through their service. Anyone 18 years of age and older who resolve their dispute in a way that encourages communica- can successfully pass a background check may apply; how- tion and compromise. ever, for some positions, a degree or education in a specific field may be reuired or preferred. All internship and vol- Volunteers must have already completed a minimun 40 hour unteer positions are unpaid. For complete information on basic mediation course and must apply and submit back- all Volunteer positions and requirements, please go to our ground check. Contact Coordinator for more information. website. City of FC- Graffiti Abatement Program City of FC- Boards, Commissions and Authorities 625 Ninth Street Fort Collins CO 80521 City Clerks Office www.fcgov.com/graffiti Fort Collins CO 80521 www.fcgov.com/boards Nick Myers (970) 221-6615 Christine Macrina [email protected] (970) 416-2525 [email protected] The City of Fort Collins Graffiti Abatement Program enhances the quality of life in our community by providing cost- effective graffiti abatement.

PROVIDING FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS THROUGH MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS RYAN M. BEHM • BARRY EASTMAN • MATT FRIES • ABBY WILSON • BUD LITCHFIELD 3003 E. Harmony Road, Suite 120 Fort Collins, CO 80528 (970) 266-1700 | highpointgrp.com 22 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 23 Community members are also needed to repord defaced property by calling the 24-hour hotline (970) 414-2400, Larimer County Health and Human or using the City’s onling reporting system. Volunteers are needed to serve on graffiti clean-up projects as needed on Services – Children, Youth, Saturdays, 8am-12pm. Youth volunteers ages 13+ need supervision. Voluneers are needed to serve on one of the City’s and Family Division 26 boards and commissions consisting of approximately 230 citizen volunteer members. Volunteer Board members advise Counsil on issues including affordable housing, the 2573 Midpoint Drive, Ste 108 enviornment, and development. Fort Collins CO 80525 Boards and commissions are established for the purpose of www.larimer.org/dhs/volunteer acquiring and studying information in specific areas and to Christina Ulrich Jones make recommendations to City Council on issues ranging Estes Valley Restorative Justice (970) 980-2239 from the environment, culture, recreation, human services, [email protected] and more. Partnership The Volunteer Program at the Children, Youth & Family Divi- PO Box 1287 sion of the Larimer County Department of Human Services, City of FC- Mediation Program Estes Park CO 80517 www.estes.org/restorativejustice partners with community agencies and individuals who support, nurture and empower children, youth and adults; to Melissa Westover ensure safety, identify resources to assist with their “well- 112 N. Howes Street (970) 577-3829 being” and to promote more healthy life choices for promot- Fort Collins CO 80521 [email protected] ing positive change. Volunteers, interns and OASIS Mentors www.fcgov.com/neighborhoodservices/mediation.php help children, adults and families who are struggling with Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership exists to reduce addiction, at-risk behaviors, and grief and loss issues. The Patsi Maroney (970) 498-5977 crime and disorder by applying the principles of Restorative program includes family mentoring, youth mentoring, vol- [email protected] Justice: Repair of harm, reconciliation of relationships, unteers and interns who work with client families and group re-integration into the community, responsibility taken by mentoring projects such as art, recreation and other activi- The City of Fort Collins’ Community Mediation Program of-all individuals, restitution to victims, respect given and re- ties. Most volunteers are placed as mentors for youth ages fers free and confidential dispute resolution services for City ceived by all. Volunteers are needed to serve as facilitators 8+. Male mentors and family mentors are especially needed. residents. With the guidance of professionally trained vol-and community representatives. Volunteers are also needed throughout the year for special unteer mediators, participants meet in a neutral setting to donor events. Online application available. Background resolve their dispute in a way that encourages communica- check, clean driving record, CBI FBI fingerprinting and tion and compromise. Fort Collins Police Services- Victim 6-hour training required. One-year commitment preferred. Services Team Volunteers must have already completed a minimun 40 hour basic mediation course and must apply and submit background check. Contact Coordinator for more information. 2221 South Timberline Road NO ACT Fort Collins CO 80524 fcgov.com/police/victims-assistance.php OF KINDNESS, City of FC- Graffiti Abatement Program Melissa Funk (970) 224-6089 [email protected] HOWEVER SMALL, 625 Ninth Street Fort Collins CO 80521 Fort Collins Police Services-Victim Services Team provides www.fcgov.com/graffiti 24-hour crisis intervention, immediate support, and assis- IS EVER tance to victims and the community. Nick Myers Volunteers are needed as Victim Advocates to provide crisis (970) 221-6615 counseling and emotional support for victims of crime, their [email protected] WASTED. family, and friends. Advocates are available to respon to as- – Aesop The City of Fort Collins Graffiti Abatement Program enhanc-sist 24/7. Volunteers commit to one 12-hour on-call shift per es the quality of life in our community by providing cost-week. Application and background check required. 40 hour effective graffiti abatement. training provided.

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More than 100 Larimer County nonprofits work Alternative Sentencing Unit located at the Larimer with individuals who are ordered by the courts to County Detention Center prior to performing any complete community service in Larimer County. service. Court ordered requirements for youth and PROVIDING FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS These organizations are denoted with the special diversion programs vary, so please contact your THROUGH MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS icon identified above. Adults required to perform specific program for details. Contact the Alterna- community service by the Larimer District, County, tive Sentencing Unit at 970.980.2600 for informa- RYAN M. BEHM • BARRY EASTMAN • MATT FRIES • ABBY WILSON • BUD LITCHFIELD and Municipal Court Systems must also contact the tion about completing community service hours. 3003 E. Harmony Road, Suite 120 Fort Collins, CO 80528 (970) 266-1700 | highpointgrp.com 24 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 Larimer County Sheriff’s Office-Victim Town of Estes Park Response Team Health and Wellness Below are agencies in Larimer County that have a need for volunteers. This category includes organizations that 170 MacGregor Ave conduct activities related to health and wellness. For more up-to-date information on volunteer opportunities with Estes Park CO 80517 2501 Midpoint Drive www.estes.org health and wellness, please contact United Way of Larimer County by calling 2-1-1 or (970) 407-7038 or Fort Collins CO 80525 visiting www.uwaylc.org/volunteer www.larimersheriff.org Suzanna Simpson (970) 577-3700 Susan Johnston [email protected] (970) 498-5149 [email protected] The Town of Estes Park provides high-quality, reliable ser-3Hopeful Hearts vices for the benefit of our citizens, visitors, and employ- The Victim Response Team consists of trained community ees, while being good stewards of public resources and our volunteers authorized by the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, natural setting. Estes Park could not provide its high level of 1749 Deweese Street providing 24-hour crisis intervention, immediate support, service without the aid of dedicated volunteers. Fort Collins CO 80526 and assistance to victims and the community. www.3hopefulhearts.com Volunteers are needed to provide emotional support and crisis intervention to crime victims in Larimer Cuonty. (970) 430-6136 United States Coast Guard Auxiliary: Flotilla [email protected] This is a long-term position with shifts from 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am, 24/7, including weekends, nights and holidays. 1-6 3Hopeful Hearts provides bereaved parents and families op- Successful completion of Pre-employment Questionnaire, portunities to honor, find hope and seek healing through Integrity Interview, Oral Boards, and detailed background events, support, education and remembrance. check required. 1908 Nedrah Drive Volunteers are needed year round to help with data entry, Fort Collins CO 80524 clerical and phone support. Volunteers are also needed www.cgaux.org Larimer County Veterans’ for sewing projects and general office work .Much of this John Buffington can be done form your own home. Committee members Services Office (970) 498-9219 needed for special events such as the 5K Remembrance Run [email protected] and Walk to Remember and the Music Benefit and Auction. 200 West Oak Street, Ste 5000 We are looking also for individuals interested and who have Fort Collins CO 80522 Congress established the Coast Guard Auxiliary in 1939 to experience in grant writing and Graphic Design. www.larimer.org/veterans assist the Coast Guard in any and all ways, except with mili-Please email us at [email protected] or call us at tary operations and law enforcement. 970-430-6136 to learn what volunteer opportunities we are Debra Pierson Auxiliary members at the Flotilla level provide public edu-currently looking for! (970) 498-7394 cation courses, examine vessels, assist with search and res- [email protected] cue missions, conduct safety patrols, and provide maritime security and environmental protection. Auxiliary volunteerAlliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer Larimer County Veterans’ Services Office provides services applicants must possess U.S. citizenship and undergo a suit- to veterans and their families. Veterans’ Services is an advo- ability background check. Training provided. Novice boatCounty cate for veterans, their families, and for survivors. owners can develop good seamanship skills as members. Volunteers assit with filing for and obtaining benefits, and Boat ownership is not required. with claims counseling. Eligible volunteers are determined 1100 Poudre River Drive, Ste B thruogh an internal screeing process. Fort Collins CO 80524 www.allianceforsuicideprevention.org

Kayleanne Murdock (970) 482-2209 [email protected]

WE RISE BY LIFTING OTHERS The Alliance for Suicide Prevention strives to prevent suicide in Larimer County by raising awareness, educating, and – Robert Ingersoll training youth and adults about depression and suicide, and by providing resources and support to those who have been

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City volunteers needed LEARN MORE AT fcgov.com/volunteer 16-1571 24 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017HEALTH & WELLNESS NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 25 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 information on volunteer opportunities with health and wellness, please contact United Way of Larimer County by calling 2-1-1 or (970) 407-7038 or visiting www.uwaylc.org/volunteer

impacted. Volunteers help staff with day-to-day operations, 3Hopeful Hearts community outreach such as booths at community events, fundraising events including our annual race, Taking Strides to Save Lives, and our annual breakfast, educating youth 1749 Deweese Street and adults about suicide prevention through our education Fort Collins CO 80526 programs (Raising Awareness of Personal Power and Hope www.3hopefulhearts.com for Today), and assisting with grief support programs by providing support and compassion to those who have lost a (970) 430-6136 loved one to suicide. [email protected] 3Hopeful Hearts provides bereaved parents and families op- Alpha Center portunities to honor, find hope and seek healing through events, support, education and remembrance. 1212 South College Avenue Volunteers are needed year round to help with data entry, Fort Collins CO 80524 clerical and phone support. Volunteers are also needed www.thealphacenter.org for sewing projects and general office work .Much of this can be done form your own home. Committee members Kristen Crabtree needed for special events such as the 5K Remembrance Run (970) 221-5121 and Walk to Remember and the Music Benefit and Auction. [email protected] We are looking also for individuals interested and who have experience in grant writing and Graphic Design. Alpha Center is a Christian medical clinic that serves our Please email us at [email protected] or call us at community by providing free services and education related 970-430-6136 to learn what volunteer opportunities we are to sexual health. Volunteers are needed to assist with admin- currently looking for! istrative duties, mentoring, computer technical assistance, reception, community events, and fundraising activities. Volunteers must agree with and sign a statement of faith. Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer Youth volunteers ages 14-16 supervised, 17+ unsupervised. County Clinic volunteer opportunities for medical professionals. AlterMed Research Foundation 1100 Poudre River Drive, Ste B Fort Collins CO 80524 1342 Jayhawk Drive, Ste 200 www.allianceforsuicideprevention.org Fort Collins CO 80524 www.AlterMedResearch.org Kayleanne Murdock (970) 482-2209 Kerri Diamant [email protected] (970) 310-3030 [email protected] The Alliance for Suicide Prevention strives to prevent suicide in Larimer County by raising awareness, educating, and AlterMed Research Foundation is dedicated to be a change training youth and adults about depression and suicide, and agent, through research and education, to achieve full in- by providing resources and support to those who have been tegration of evidence-based complementary and alternative 26 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 Arthritis Foundation - BUSINESSES CARES Great West Region Denver Office

United Way of Larimer County’s Business Cares pro- Business Cares benefits include: 2280 South Albion Street gram provides specialized services for companies, • Consulting, resources, and research Denver CO 80222 large and small, local and corporate, that are com- www.arthritis.org mitted to corporate volunteerism in our community. • Staff training and development • Employee and management engagement Cecilia Haywood Having an employee volunteer program strengthens (415) 356-1230 a company’s image, cultivates employee teamwork, • Easy connections to volunteer opportunities [email protected] and leaves a lasting impact on our community. This • Community recognition Arthritis Foundation improves lives through leadership in membership program helps businesses develop • And other Business Cares perks the prevention, control, and cure of arthritis and related and implement strategic community outreach and diseases. Volunteers are needed to represent the Arthritis employee volunteerism into their company culture, Foundation in the community by attending local health fairs, Visit providing presentations to companies and organizations while offering opportunities for networking with about the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis, and related dis- like-minded companies and building relationships http://www.uwaylc.org/Corporate-Volunteerism eases, and teaching physical activity classes. In most cases, with nonprofit agencies. or call (970) 407-7064 for additional information youth volunteers ages 10-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised are welcome. Business Cares is open to any business that has an on Business Cares. employee volunteer program or is interested in developing one. Banner Health

2000 North Boise Avenue Loveland CO 80538 medicine into conventional healthcare so all people can Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado’s mission is to eliminate www.bannerhealth.com enjoy optimum wellness. Patients and families faced with Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; chronic diseases and cancer are often on their own look- to provide and enhance care and support for all affected;Melissa Wiederspan ing for hope beyond conventional medicine. AlterMed trains and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion(970) 635-4166 health professionals in evidence-based integrative medicine of brain health. [email protected] and raises funding for complementary and alternative medi- Volunteers are needed Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm to help McKee Medical Center exists to make a difference in peo- cine research to address human chronic illness and cancer. with outdoor maintenance for the patio and gardens, house- ple’s lives through excellent patient care. McKee Medical AlterMed Research Foundation envisions all people to be keeping duties, light clerical work, and with special events Center is a fully-accredited, nonprofit, acute care hospital well and thriving through expanded and evidence-based in- throughout the year such as the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and that has been providing care to residents of Loveland and the tegrative healthcare. Memories in the Making Art Auction. surrounding area since 1976. Dependable and kind-hearted volunteers are needed to advance holistic and integrative medicine education and research. For 2016, in the education area, we are looking American Cancer Society – Northern for volunteers to help from now (working from home) to July 22-24 Colorado Integrative Medicine Conference Colorado Chapter (focus on mind-body medicine and lifestyle management) in Estes Park. This conference is jointly sponsored with CU School of Medicine. We need volunteers to raise awareness 8221 West 20th Street, Ste A and network so we can increase our conference attendees, Greeley CO 80634 www.cancer.org exhibitors, and sponsors. We also need event coordinators to help with conference logistics. Development coordinators Paula Stephen are needed to help increase our non-profit’s capacity and (970) 356-9727 x3 resources (for example: build relationships, look for win- [email protected] win joint goals, asking for gifts to sponsor this conference, etc). Volunteering >=10 / week is appreciated. Volunteers The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community- can work remotely from home until the conference weekend, based health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer which will be in Estes Park. as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Alzheimer’s Association – Northern Volunteers are needed for special events which include Relay for Life, Cattle Barons Ball and tennis tournament. Volun- Colorado teers are needed to serve on event planning committees and to assist in the office. Volunteer drivers are also needed for 415 Peterson Street the Road to Recovery program, and licensed cosmetologists Fort Collins CO 80524 or estheticians are needed to facilitate the Look Good...Feel http://www.alz.org/co/ Better program. Volunteers are also needed occasionally for Megan Balmforth preventive screening outreach at health fairs. (970) 472-9798 26 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017HEALTH & WELLNESS NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 27 Arthritis Foundation - ChildSafe Colorado, Inc. Great West Region Denver Office 1148 East Elizabeth Street Fort Collins CO 80524 2280 South Albion Street www.childsafecolorado.org Denver CO 80222 www.arthritis.org Lindsey Hausman [email protected] Cecilia Haywood (415) 356-1230 Childsafe repairs the damage done to victims and their fami- [email protected] lies, reduces the risk of re-victimization, and prevents the cycle of abuse from carrying over into future generations. Arthritis Foundation improves lives through leadership in Volunteers are needed to help with office work, assist with the prevention, control, and cure of arthritis and related childcare for clients, and support special events. Transla- diseases. Volunteers are needed to represent the Arthritis tors who speak Spanish or American Sign Language are also Foundation in the community by attending local health fairs, needed. Volunteer shifts are available 8am-7:30pm, Monday- providing presentations to companies and organizations Thursday and during special events. about the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis, and related diseases, and teaching physical activity classes. In most cases, youth volunteers ages 10-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised City of Fort Collins- Community Services are welcome.

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2000 North Boise Avenue Becca Heinze Loveland CO 80538 (970) 224-6125 Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado’s mission is to eliminatewww.bannerhealth.com [email protected] Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected;Melissa Wiederspan The City of Fort Collins Recreation Department provides ser- and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion(970) 635-4166 vices that promote health, well-being, personal growth, and of brain health. [email protected] life enrichment for the community. Volunteers are needed Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm to help Youth Volunteers welcome. Opportunities are available for McKee Medical Center exists to make a difference in peo- with outdoor maintenance for the patio and gardens, house- volunteers to help at any of our seven facilities: Edora Pool ple’s lives through excellent patient care. McKee Medical keeping duties, light clerical work, and with special events Ice Center, Senior Center, North Side Aztlan Community Cen- Center is a fully-accredited, nonprofit, acute care hospital throughout the year such as the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and ter, The Farm, Mulberry Pool, City Park Pool, and the Pottery that has been providing care to residents of Loveland and the Memories in the Making Art Auction. Studio. Examples of specific volunteer activities include as- surrounding area since 1976. sisting with special events, youth sport leagues, coaching, fundraising campaigns, and adaptive recreation events and American Cancer Society – Northern activities. Volunteer coaches for youth sports are needed Colorado Chapter year round.

8221 West 20th Street, Ste A Greeley CO 80634 COMING TOGETHER IS A BEGINNING. KEEPING TOGETHER IS www.cancer.org PROGRESS. WORKING TOGETHER IS SUCCESS. Paula Stephen – Henry Ford (970) 356-9727 x3 [email protected]

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community- based health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives BUILDING A BRIGHT, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. HEALTHY FUTURE Volunteers are needed for special events which include Relay for Life, Cattle Barons Ball and tennis tournament. Volun- teers are needed to serve on event planning committees and TOGETHER. to assist in the office. Volunteer drivers are also needed for the Road to Recovery program, and licensed cosmetologists Proud supporter of the or estheticians are needed to facilitate the Look Good...Feel United Way of Larimer County. Better program. Volunteers are also needed occasionally for preventive screening outreach at health fairs. kp.org

60444317_16_UtdWayLarimerCntyAd_CO_x1.indd 1 3/31/16 10:56 AM 28 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 Fridays at the shop. Please visit our website for current vol- City of Fort Collins – Utilities Services Colorado Women’s Sports Fund unteer opportunities and shop location. Moving to 1501 North College in Fall 2015! PO Box 580 Association Fort Collins CO 80522 www.fcgov.com/climatewise/volunteering_internships.php PO Box 271366 Fort Collins Bike Library Fort Collins CO 80527 Peter Iengo www.cwsfa.org (970) 221-6847 250 North Mason Street [email protected] Marsha Smelzter Fort Collins CO 80521 (970) 690-5296 www.fcbikelibrary.org Join Fort Collins Utilities in its effort to conserve our [email protected] precious resources while offering reliable, world class Mikheil Moucharrafie services. Programs such as ClimateWise help businesses and Colorado Women’s Sports Fund Association is dedicated(970) 419-1050 organizations strengthen their social and environmental to creating opportunities for girls and women in Northern [email protected] leadership efforts. Volunteers are needed for activities Colorado to participate in sports, and encouraging and sup- that may include: local events, administrative/office tasks, porting their lifetime appreciation of and participation inThe Fort Collins Bike Library aims to provide affordable database management, business or community outreach, athletics. Volunteers are needed to help with conductingand sustainable bicycle transportation to visitors, students, research and program development. Activities will be sports tournaments that raise funds for our CWSFA Oppor-and residents of Fort Collins. By providing bicycle resources focused on reducing carbon emissions and heightened tunity Gifts which provide financial resources for girls andand education, we can make our community a healthier and social sustainability. women to continue sports participation. We need individu-more sustainable place. The Fort Collins Bike Library is a als to staff concession sales, ticket sales and other areasfree service allowing guests to borrow a bike for as short as of tournament management. Please contact us for currentone hour or as long as three days. City of Fort Collins- FC Bikes dates of events. 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. 281 North College Avenue Ensight Skills Center One month commitment preferred. Shifts are 10am-12pm, Fort Collins CO 80524 Monday-Thursday and 10am-3pm, Friday-Sunday between www.fcgov.com/bicycling April-November. 3307 South College Avenue, Ste 108 Tessa Greegor Fort Collins CO 80525 (970) 416-2471 www.ensightskills.org Hope Lives! [email protected] Lorraine Perry 2629 Redwing Rd, Suite 260 The FC Bikes program encourages bicycling as a viable and (970) 407-9999 Fort Collins, CO 80526 healthy means of transportation for Fort Collins’ residents, [email protected] employees and visitors of all ages and abilities. Through ad- Mary Vino vocacy, programming and planning, the FC Bikes program Ensight Skills Center provides clients with low vision the (970) 225-6200 seeks to increase bicycling while creating and maintaining opportunity to enhance their life skills, independence [email protected] a bicycle-friendly community atmosphere. Volunteers are self-confidence in a safe environment through adaptive needed for several events throughout the year. Most volun- technology and training. The Hope Lives program is designed to support women cur- teer positions are related to outreach and evaluation. Volunteers are needed Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm to as-rently in breat cancer treatment. Our program offers ser- sist with administrative tasks, serve as readers, provide vices designed to manage the emotional and physical side transportation to clients, and more. Youth volunteers 13-effects of cancer treatment. Services are at no cost to our City of Fort Collins - FC Bikes Bicycle 15 supervised and 16+ unsupervised. Bilingual volunteersclients while in the program. Each woman’s program is de- needed. signed by the Care Navigator. Ambassador Program Eligibility: Women currently in treatment for breast cancer and a resident of Northern Colorado OR not a resident yet Fort Collins Bicycle Co-Op receiving treatment in Northern Colorado. Intake Require- 281 North College Avenue ments: Current photo I.D. and a completed, signed applica- Fort Collins CO 80524 331 North College Avenue tion which is available on our website. www.bicycleambassadorprogram.org Fort Collins CO 80524 www.fcbikecoop.org Jamie Gaskill-Fox (970) 221-6987 Justin Mohar [email protected] (971) 484-3804 [email protected] The FC Bikes Bicycle Ambassador Program aims to make Northern Colorado the safest and best place to ride a bicycle The Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op builds community through through education, encouragement and advocacy. Bicycle bicycling. Our goals are to keep our community riding, in- Ambassadors learn, educate and advocate for a better cy- cluding those who cannot afford to buy a bike; to educate cling community. Bicycle Ambassadors learn bike safety our neighbors in all things bike-related including bike and how to teach cycling-related curriculum through com- maintenance, bicycle education and safety; to keep good prehensive training. They educate cyclists and motorists bikes out of the landfill and to recycle poorly built or unsafe about cycling related topics in classes, at events and in the bikes; and to refurbish and donate bicycles for a wide variety field. Ambassadors advocate for safer cycling conditions of charity events and programs for those in need. by identifying and reporting infrastructure opportunities. Shop Volunteers are needed to assist with every aspect of Apply to become a Bicycle Ambassador on our website. operations, serving as greeters on open shop days, helping at special events, and helping to repair bicycles. Volunteers are especially needed 2-6pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and 28 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017HEALTH & WELLNESS NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 29 Fridays at the shop. Please visit our website for current volunteer opportunities and shop location. Moving to 1501 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Rocky North College in Fall 2015! Mountain Chapter Fort Collins Bike Library 720 South Colorado Boulevard, Ste 500S Denver CO 80246 250 North Mason Street www.lls.org Fort Collins CO 80521 www.fcbikelibrary.org Molly Smith (720) 440-8620 Mikheil Moucharrafie [email protected] (970) 419-1050 [email protected] Leukemia & Lymphoma Society-Rocky Mountain Chapter supports efforts to find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, The Fort Collins Bike Library aims to provide affordable Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma, and improve the quality and sustainable bicycle transportation to visitors, students, of life of patients and their families. Volunteers are needed and residents of Fort Collins. By providing bicycle resources throughout the year to assist with various fundraising events and education, we can make our community a healthier and and awareness campaigns. Youth volunteers ages 10-15 su- more sustainable place. The Fort Collins Bike Library is a pervised, 16+ unsupervised. 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 March of Dimes Foundation – Library. Volunteers greet customers, fit them with a free bike to ride, and provide information about the community. Colorado Chapter One month commitment preferred. Shifts are 10am-12pm, Monday-Thursday and 10am-3pm, Friday-Sunday between April-November. 1325 South Colorado Boulevard, Ste B308 Denver CO 80222 www.marchofdimes.com/Colorado

Hope Lives! Laura Brill [email protected] 2629 Redwing Rd, Suite 260 Fort Collins, CO 80526 March of Dimes Foundation-Colorado Chapter improves the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature Mary Vino (970) 225-6200 birth, and infant mortality. Volunteers are needed to par- [email protected] ticipate in the Walk and other related events. Volunteers are needed for registration, to set fundraising goals, engage The Hope Lives program is designed to support women cur- others to walk, collect donations, set up, serve food, clean rently in breat cancer treatment. Our program offers ser- up and participate in a 5K walk to benefit the organization. vices designed to manage the emotional and physical side Youth volunteers ages 10-14 supervised, 15+ unsupervised. effects of cancer treatment. Services are at no cost to our clients while in the program. Each woman’s program is designed by the Care Navigator. Eligibility: Women currently in treatment for breast cancer WHAT IS THE and a resident of Northern Colorado OR not a resident yet receiving treatment in Northern Colorado. Intake Require- ESSENCE OF LIFE? ments: Current photo I.D. and a completed, signed application which is available on our website. TO SERVE OTHERS ANDTO DO GOOD. – Aristotle

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FORT COLLINS GREELEY CHEYENNE 30 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 The Society’s mission is: People affected by MS can live theirand support for serious long-term illness, expert medical McKee Medical Center Foundation best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been and hospice care for individuals navigating the last months lost and end MS forever. One-time Events Volunteers: assist of life, and grief counseling and programs for those mourn- with Northern Colorado Walk MS, Bike MS. Positions includeing the loss of a loved one. Volunteers are needed to work 1805 East 18th Street, Ste 9 event set-up and break-down, participant registration, foodwith hospice & palliative patients and families, and in the Loveland CO 80538 & beverage, parking assistance, route marshaling, rest stops areas of grief & Loss support. Opportunities include com- www.mckeefoundation.com and delivering marketing materials to local businesses.panion / caregiver relief, music performance, art therapy, Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities: volunteers are needed tomassage therapy, light housekeeping (inside and out), and Christopher Fine assist clients one-on-one or in small groups and help withbeauticians. Volunteers are also needed to assist with ad- (970) 820.2519 organizing projects, moves, letter writing, computer as-ministrative duties such as: mailings, clerical tasks, fund- [email protected] sistance, and errands. Days and times are flexible. Youthraising activities, and special events. Twenty hour volunteer volunteers under 16 years old need to be supervised, 16+training required for patient care and bereavement volun- McKee Medical Center Foundation raises funds and friends unsupervised. teers. 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 vol- Northern Colorado AIDS Project Poudre Valley Hospital unteer skills needed are broad. Youth volunteers ages 14+ supervised. 400 Remington Street, Ste 100 1024 South Lemay Avenue Fort Collins CO 80524 Fort Collins CO 80524 Medical Center of the Rockies www.ncaids.org www.pvhs.org

2500 Rocky Mountain Avenue Jay Ogan (970) 495-7000 Loveland CO 80538 (970) 484-4469 x20 www.universityofcoloradohealth.org [email protected] Poudre Valley Hospital is an integrated, independent nonprofit organization providing innovative, comprehensive Linda Fisher The mission of Colorado Health Network (CHN) is to equi-care of the highest quality while exceeding expectations of (970) 624-1852 tably meet the evolving needs of people affected by HIV and [email protected] the communities we serve. other disease through prevention, care and advocacy. Volunteers are needed 7am-8pm, seven days a week to assist Volunteers are needed for various positions including help- Medical Center of the Rockies is a medical care center un- staff in more than 70 departments to enhance the comfort ing with office work and reception, stocking food bank, HIV/ der University of Colorado Health-an independent, nonprofit and care for patients, family members, and visitors. Hepatitis C testing and education, syringe access program, organization, providing innovative, comprehensive care of and educational outreach. More volunteers opportunities the highest quality while exceeding expectations of the com- may be available. Contact one of the volunteer coordinators, munities we serve. Jay Ogan or Sam Bourdon, for more information. Fort Col- Volunteers are needed to assist at the information desk, es- lins office is open Monday through Friday. Opportunities corting patients, serving as Get Well Network patient educa- also available in the Greeley office which is open on Mon- tors, in the Fitness Center, as patient liaisons, in the surgery/ days and Thursdays. 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, with a six month commitment to Pathways Hospice the program. Youth volunteers ages 15-18. 305 Carpenter Road Fort Collins CO 80525 National Multiple Sclerosis Society www.pathways-care.org

Debora Polk 1525 Riverside Ave. Ste. A (970) 292-2378 Fort Collins CO 80524 [email protected] www.curemscolorado.org Honoring every moment of life, Pathways Hospice provides Anna Russo compassionate, excellent, comprehensive care for those (970) 494-5987 who have an advanced medical condition and those who are [email protected] grieving. Pathways Hospice provides symptom management

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4380 Ziegler Road Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.broadcom.com 30 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017HEALTH & WELLNESS NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 31 The Society’s mission is: People affected by MS can live theirand support for serious long-term illness, expert medical best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been and hospice care for individuals navigating the last months Rehabilitation and Visiting Nurses lost and end MS forever. One-time Events Volunteers: assist of life, and grief counseling and programs for those mourn- with Northern Colorado Walk MS, Bike MS. Positions includeing the loss of a loved one. Volunteers are needed to work event set-up and break-down, participant registration, foodwith hospice & palliative patients and families, and in the 2105 Clubhouse Drive & beverage, parking assistance, route marshaling, rest stops areas of grief & Loss support. Opportunities include com- Greeley CO 80634 and delivering marketing materials to local businesses.panion / caregiver relief, music performance, art therapy, http://www.rvna.info/ Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities: volunteers are needed tomassage therapy, light housekeeping (inside and out), and assist clients one-on-one or in small groups and help withbeauticians. Volunteers are also needed to assist with ad- Sheri Wayman organizing projects, moves, letter writing, computer as-ministrative duties such as: mailings, clerical tasks, fund- (970) 225-9399 sistance, and errands. Days and times are flexible. Youthraising activities, and special events. Twenty hour volunteer [email protected] volunteers under 16 years old need to be supervised, 16+training required for patient care and bereavement volun- Rehabilitation and Visiting Nurses Association provides unsupervised. teers. quality home health care and related services to the residents of northern Colorado with professional skills and Northern Colorado AIDS Project Poudre Valley Hospital compassion. Volunteers are needed to help with administrative duties.

400 Remington Street, Ste 100 1024 South Lemay Avenue Fort Collins CO 80524 Fort Collins CO 80524 Sustainable Living Association www.ncaids.org www.pvhs.org

Jay Ogan (970) 495-7000 201 Linden Street (970) 484-4469 x20 Fort Collins CO 80522 [email protected] Poudre Valley Hospital is an integrated, independent non- www.sustainablelivingassociation.org profit organization providing innovative, comprehensive The mission of Colorado Health Network (CHN) is to equi-care of the highest quality while exceeding expectations of Ryan Poole tably meet the evolving needs of people affected by HIV and (970) 443-3205 the communities we serve. [email protected] other disease through prevention, care and advocacy. Volunteers are needed 7am-8pm, seven days a week to assist Volunteers are needed for various positions including help- staff in more than 70 departments to enhance the comfort The Sustainable Living Association educates people and ing with office work and reception, stocking food bank, HIV/ and care for patients, family members, and visitors. communities in the Rocky Mountain region to make healthy, Hepatitis C testing and education, syringe access program, sustainable choices. Volunteers are needed to build com- and educational outreach. More volunteers opportunities munity awareness for sustainable building and renewable may be available. Contact one of the volunteer coordinators, energy by helping with workshop series, promoting other Jay Ogan or Sam Bourdon, for more information. Fort Col- awareness activities, and supporting the activities of other lins office is open Monday through Friday. Opportunities organizations that are working to achieve similar goals. also available in the Greeley office which is open on Mon- Youth volunteers ages 12-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised. days and Thursdays.

Pathways Hospice 305 Carpenter Road IT’S COOL IF WE GET TO TRAVEL Fort Collins CO 80525 www.pathways-care.org Debora Polk TO NEW MEXICO AND HELP OUT AT (970) 292-2378 [email protected]

Honoring every moment of life, Pathways Hospice provides A RESERVATION OR SOMETHING, compassionate, excellent, comprehensive care for those who have an advanced medical condition and those who are grieving. Pathways Hospice provides symptom management BUT IT’S EVEN COOLER WHEN YOU CAN HELP PEOPLE IN YOUR OWN COMMUNITY AND MAKE THOSE CONNECTIONS! – Volunteer Project Leader 32 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 Hunger and 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 dialing 2-1-1 or (970) 407-7038, or visit www.uwaylc.org/volunteer.

CARE Housing, Inc. Community Foundation - Homeward 2020 1303 West Swallow Road, Bldg 11 Fort Collins CO 80526 www.carehousing.org 4745 Wheaton Drive, Ste 100 Fort Collins CO 80525 Roxie Guerrette www.homeward2020.org (970) 282-7522 [email protected] Homeward 2020 works to convene, advocate, strategize, and align local homeless-serving agencies, government, busi- CARE Housing, Inc. advocates for and provides afford- ness leadership, and the faith community to greatly reduce able housing with support services to working families, the number of homeless persons in Fort Collins. along with persons with disabilities, and senior citizens to Volunteers are needed for select projects throughout the strengthen and empower families and build community. Vol- year. Volunteers 18 or older. unteers 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 Denver Rescue Mission - Fort Collins enhancements. Background check required. Orientation provided. Youth volunteers ages 16+ unsupervised. 316 Jefferson Street Fort Collins CO 80524 www.fortcollinsrescuemission.org Catholic Charities - Larimer County Heather Pulley (970) 568-9803 x4243 460 Linden Center Drive [email protected] Fort Collins CO 80524 www.ccdenver.org The Fort Collins Rescue Mission is changing lives in the name of Christ by meeting people at their physical and spiri- Ruth Lorensson tual points of need, with the goal of returning them to society (970) 484-5010 as productive, self-sufficient citizens. Volunteers are needed [email protected] to prep and serve meals. Breakfast shift is 6am -7:30am, Prep is 1pm-4pm, and Dinner is 4:30pm-6:30pm. Please Catholic Charities helps people, strengthens families, and visit our website to find a listing of available shifts, as well as builds communities by serving people of all religious, eth- additional longer term opportunities. nic, social, and economic backgrounds. Shelter volunteers assist one night per week with intake and orientation of new clients. Emergency Assistance volunteers Faith Family Hospitality 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 300 East Oak Street ages 15+ only. Senior Outreach volunteers commit 2 hours Fort Collins CO 80524 per week for one year to provide companionship to an iso- www.faithfamilyhospitality.org lated senior. Administrative volunteers serve at least once per week, Monday-Friday at the front desk. Youth volunteers Annette Zacharias ages 8-14 supervised, 15+ unsupervised. (970) 484-3342 [email protected] IT’S EASIER TO TAKE THAN TO GIVE. IT’S NOBLER TO GIVE THAN TO TAKE. THE THRILL OF TAKING LASTS A DAY. THE THRILL OF GIVING LASTS A LIFETIME. – Joan Marques 32 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017HUNGER & HOMELESSNESS NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 33 Faith Family Hospitality is an interfaith volunteer effort co- Ben Mensch ordinating the service of Fort Collins faith communities to (970) 530-3113 families experiencing homelessness. [email protected] We provide fellowship, case management, safe overnight lodging, meals, and a family day center to help families be- The Food Bank for Larimer County provides food to all in come self-sufficient. need through community partnerships and hunger relief Volunteers are invited to contact any of our 30 congrega- programs. tions to join them with over night hosting. Additionally, Food Share volunteers are needed in Loveland, Tues-Sat we can use volunteers at our Day Center 6 days per week 9am-3pm, and Fort Collins, Mon-Fri 12:30-6:30pm, to work performing tasks that include: playing with children and at check-in and stocking food in our food pantry. Kids Cafe mentoring parents; general cleaning, organizing, sorting Kitchen Assistants help prepare, cook and package meals and help with special activities. Some volunteers have re- Monday-Friday. Warehouse and office volunteers assist 9am- sponsibility for the building for short periods of time while 3pm, Monday-Friday. Opportunities also exist to help with staff are away. Our day center provides showers, laundry, a special events and food drives. Volunteers typically work full kitchen, computers, play area and case management to a regular weekly shift of 2-3 hours which must be pre-ar- homeless families. No child care is provided, this is a fam- ranged with the Volunteer Manager. Volunteers 10-15 must ily center.Day Center opportunities for volunteering are fre- have an adult with them, ages 16 & 17 can came alone with quent and regular. written consent.

FOCO Cafe Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity

225 Maple Street Fort Collins CO 80521 4001 South Taft Hill Road http://fococafe.org/ Fort Collins CO 80526 www.fortcollinshabitat.org (303) 368-1659 Alex Statham Feeding Our Community Ourselves, (FoCo Café) builds (970) 488-2609 community by providing nutritious and delicious meals to [email protected] the people of Fort Collins regardless of their ability to pay Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity builds safe, decent, and while using primarily local, organic, and sustainably grown affordable homes in partnership with hard-working families ingredients. in need. Our volunteers help make the FoCo Cafe run smoothly. Vol- Volunteers are needed to help with home construction 8am- unteers may sign up to work in the kitchen and in the dining 3:30pm, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Volunteers area—prepping food, cooking, counter service, dishwash- ages 16+ unsupervised. No construction experience nec- ing, cleaning tables, doing maintenance work, etc. Space is essary. Volunteers are also needed to assist in the ReStore, limited, it is best to sign up ahead of time. For donations of 9am-5:30pm, Tuesday-Saturday, with material handling, goods, check out our Amazon Wish List to help us fill in the cleaning, and greeting customers. Additional help is needed gaps to feeding our community. Youth volunteers under age with administration and special events. Individuals who are 16 supervised. serving court-ordered community service must contact the Volunteer Coordinator for pre-screening and paperwork Food Bank for Larimer County in order to work on site and receive credit for their hours. Youth volunteers ages 14-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised.

1301 Blue Spruce Drive Fort Collins CO 80524 www.foodbanklarimer.org

SERVICE TO GO

If you are looking to help the community but don’t “thinking of you” cards for homebound citizens, to have the time or resources to do a conventional ser- first aid kits and fleece scarves for homeless indi- vice project, Service-to-Go is for you! viduals, to alphabet flashcards and joke books for Service-to-Go projects are easy DIY projects that children staying at a local shelter. can be implemented on-site at your business, school, or home, and they provide meaningful re- Visit sources for individuals, families, and children in http://www.uwaylc.org/Service-To-Go need. United Way of Larimer County works with for more information or email local nonprofits to identify projects that can be [email protected]. completed anywhere, anytime. Projects range from 34 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 Homeless Gear House of Neighborly Service

1305 Duff Drive 1511 East 11th Street Fort Collins CO 80524 Loveland CO 80537 www.homelessgear.org www.honservice.org

Pam Brewer Dustin Barrington (970) 829-1162 (970) 342-2311 [email protected] House of Neighborly Service provides basic needs, referrals, Homeless Gear’s mission is to provide homeless men, wom- and advocacy to people who are experiencing the effects of en and children with the supplies that they need to survive poverty or situational crisis. on the streets and the support and services that they need Volunteers help sort food and package food baskets, sort to navigate the path from homelessness to self-sufficiency. and hang donated clothing, assist the homeless day center We operate a family of programs that provides a continuum (and seasonally the overnight shelter), pick up donations, of services to individuals and families who are homeless: do clerical tasks, and serve as caseworkers that meet with supplies that help them survive in the short-term, connec- clients. Volunteers are also utilized for fundraisers, main- tions to resources in the interim and links to employment, tenance and other special projects. housing and self-sufficiency in the long-term. Volunteers are needed to process donations, maintain the warehouse, help out at quarterly children events, organize and host do- Loveland Habitat for Humanity nation drives, help out at a monthly Sam’s Club collection event, transport products to and from the agencies in Fort 1154 SE 2nd Street Collins, Denver and surrounding areas, join the Street Out- Loveland CO 80537 reach team, become a mentor in our One Village One Fam- www.lovelandhabitat.org ily Program, rent to a family in our One Village One Family Program, or sponser a family in our One Village One Family Chris (Construction Volunteers) Program. Youth volunteers are welcome! Volunteers are also (970) 669-9769 needed for our Gear Room which is located inside the Mur- [email protected] phy Center building and helping out at the food pantry in the Amy (ReStore Volunteers) Murphy Center as well. (970) 669-7343 [email protected]

Housing Catalyst, Redtail Ponds: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Loveland Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communi- Permanent Supportive Housing Program ties and hope. Volunteers are needed to assist with all phases of home 1715 W Mountain Ave. construction, to serve on committees, and to offer clerical Fort Collins, CO 80521 support in the office. ReStore volunteers help collect, sort, www.housingcatalyst.com/programs/permanent-supportive- housing/ display and repair donated items. Youth volunteers ages 14+ supervised for non-construction related duties. Daniel Covey [email protected] (970) 235-1649 Loveland Housing Authority

Redtail Ponds is seeking volunteers in a number of differ- 375 West 37th Street, Ste 200 ent areas with various skill sets. Primarily we are look- Loveland CO 80538 ing for volunteers who are interested in working directly www.lovelandhsg.org with our residents, adding to our array of supportive ser- David James vicesUnited in an WayeffortAd to guide(5.33x2):Layout our residents to live1 the4/9/12 most 11:52 AM Page 1 vibrant life possible. (970) 635-5916

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HR. Payroll. Benefits. The ADP Logo and ADP are registered trademarks of ADP, Inc. ©2012 34 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017HUNGER & HOMELESSNESS NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 35 City of Loveland Housing Authority provides low and mod- House of Neighborly Service erate income residents of Loveland with opportunities for Neighbor to Neighbor home and community through housing. Volunteers are needed to help maintain properties managed 1511 East 11th Street by Loveland Housing Authority by assisting with gardening, 1550 Blue Spruce Drive Loveland CO 80537 playground maintenance, garbage collection, and beautifi- Fort Collins CO 80524 www.honservice.org cation projects. There are also opportunities to work with www.n2n.org the children during craft time, science club, field trips, Dustin Barrington reading programs, and Girl Scout troops. Beverly Suits (970) 342-2311 (970) 484-7498 [email protected] House of Neighborly Service provides basic needs, referrals,Loveland Rotary Foundation – and advocacy to people who are experiencing the effects of Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) opens doors and advances lives poverty or situational crisis. KidsPak Program by providing housing counseling, supportive services, and Volunteers help sort food and package food baskets, sort multifamily affordable housing. and hang donated clothing, assist the homeless day centerPO Box 1144 Volunteers are needed to assist with Housing Counseling (and seasonally the overnight shelter), pick up donations,Loveland, CO 80539 programs by placing follow-up phone calls to program par- do clerical tasks, and serve as caseworkers that meet with ticipants, performing data entry, filing, helping with mail- clients. Volunteers are also utilized for fundraisers, main-Tom Carrigan ings, answering phones, updating information, assisting with tenance and other special projects. (970) 412-7271 youth programs and performing basic office duties. Volun- [email protected] teers are also needed for short-term property beautification, landscaping, community building, maintenance and various Loveland Habitat for Humanity KidsPak is a program park of the Loveland Rotary Founda- other projects. Volunteer hours are Monday-Thursday, 8am- tion and has been growing and feeding food insucure stu- 5pm, and Fridays, 8am-12pm with occasional weekend and dents since 2009. 1154 SE 2nd Street evening hours. Youth volunteers ages 10+ supervised. Loveland CO 80537 Volunteers are need to support the KidsPak program to www.lovelandhabitat.org supply weekend food packs for students in the Thompson Schoool District. This program serves early childhood, ele- Chris (Construction Volunteers) mentary, middle school, and high school students. Pack bags (970) 669-9769 are packed every Wednesday morning at 9am at the Food IF YOU WANT TO LIFT [email protected] Share Building (2600 N Lincoln). Call for more information. Amy (ReStore Volunteers) YOURSELF UP, LIFT (970) 669-7343 Murphy Center for Hope [email protected] UP SOMEONE ELSE 242 Conifer Street Seeking to put God’s love into action, Loveland Habitat forFort Collins, CO 80524 Humanity brings people together to build homes, communi-(970) 494-9940 x 9704 - BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ties and hope. http://murphycenterforhope.org/volunteer Volunteers are needed to assist with all phases of home construction, to serve on committees, and to offer clericalKen John support in the office. ReStore volunteers help collect, sort,(970) 581-4921 display and repair donated items. Youth volunteers ages [email protected] The Community Kitchen supervised for non-construction related duties. The Mission of the Murphy Center is to facilitate coordina- tion and collaboration among the independent agencies 427 North Garfield Avenue Loveland Housing Authority serving the homeless and those at risk of becoming home- Loveland CO 80537 less in Larimer County. By providing agencies and those be- www.lovelandcommunitykitchen.org 375 West 37th Street, Ste 200 ing served with a single location, the Murphy Center is able Loveland CO 80538 to offer our guests a continuum of integrated programs and “A place where there is a meal for the hungry, conversation www.lovelandhsg.org services designed to help them along the path to self-suffi- for the lonely, and rest for those who are struggling”. Volun- ciency, and to help make homelessness rare, short lived and teers are needed 7:15-8:15 for breakfast, 10:30am-1:30pm, David James United Way Ad (5.33x2):Layout 1 4/9/12 11:52 AM Page 1 non-recurring. The Murphy Center For Hope is open Monday Monday-Friday, and 2-5pm on weekends to help with meal (970) 635-5916 through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Volunteer opportunities set-up, service, and clean-up. Youth volunteers ages 10-15 are available for morning or afternoons and based on the supervised, 16+ unsupervised. number of hours each volunteer would like to help. is proud to support IT [SERVICE-TO-GO] WAS A GOOD TEAM United Way of Larimer County For its commitment to providing long-term solutions in the areas of education, income and health. BUILDER AND COMMUNITY SERVICE… From HR to payroll to benefits administration, organizations of all sizes and in every industry trust ADP’s global expertise for all their employer needs. THEY’RE TOO MUCH FUN TO MAKE! –Kara Rudnick HR. Payroll. 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Volunteers are needed to assist low-income and home-bound ARC Thrift Stores 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, 2701 South College Avenue adopting a senior, light housekeeping and handyman work. Fort Collins CO 80526 Volunteers with auto-mechanical skills are also needed. www.arcthrift.com

(970) 267-8870 Easter Seals Colorado

Arc Thrift Stores enhances the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by providing 1656 Topaz Drive funding to support the Arc and ACL Chapters in Colorado. Loveland CO 80537 Arc believes that all people with intellectual and develop- www.eastersealscolorado.org mental disabilities should have the opportunity to decide how they live, learn, work, and play. Katie Dockery (970) 669-2777 [email protected] Audio Information Network of Colorado Easter Seals Colorado partners with individuals and families to reduce the impact of disability or health challenges to 1700 55th Street, Ste A enhance quality of life. Boulder CO 80301 Volunteers are needed 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday to support www.aincolorado.org day program staff with activities including arts and crafts, assist with programs or outings, and serve on the fundraising Kat Lindgren committee. Background checks required. All volunteers must (877) 443-2001 x103 be 18 years of age or older. [email protected] Audio Information Network of Colorado provides Colorado’s Foothills Gateway, Inc. blind, visually impaired, and print disabled residents with access to news, information, and otherwise inaccessible printed materials. 301 West Skyway Drive AINC is seeking qualified volunteers to read newspapers, Fort Collins CO 80525 magazines, and other print materials to be broadcasted www.foothillsgateway.org to blind, visually impaired, and print disabled individuals across Colorado. Boulder studios are open for recording Chrissi Gillispie 7:30am-5pm, Monday- Friday, and 8am-12pm weekends. (970) 266-5455 Computer savvy volunteers may also record remotely on [email protected] personal computers. Other volunteer opportunities are The mission of Foothills Gateway, is to advocate for and available. 2 hour minimum commitment per week preferred. empower individuals with disabilities to lead lives of their Training provided. Youth volunteers ages 14+ unsupervised. choice. Volunteers are needed as mentors and are paired one-on- Disabled Resource Services 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 1017 Robertson Street, Unit B staff and individuals on-site in the work area, retirement Fort Collins CO 80524 room, or intensive supports area with activities such as www.fortnet.org/drs reading to groups, arts and crafts, feeding, and one-on-one time. Hours are 9:30am-1:30pm, Monday-Friday. Adult Care Terry Ellis Services volunteers spend time with adults at the Adult Care (970) 482-2700 house, participating in activities such as games, arts and [email protected] crafts, and reading. This is a 24-hour facility. Background checks required. All volunteers must be 18 years of age or Disabled Resource Services empowers individuals with dis- older. abilities to achieve their maximum level of independence through services supporting advocacy, awareness, and access to their community. 36 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017

Volunteers are needed to assist low-income 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

1656 Topaz Drive Loveland CO 80537 www.eastersealscolorado.org

Katie Dockery (970) 669-2777 [email protected]

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 support day program staff with activities including arts and crafts, assist with programs or outings, and serve on the fundraising committee. Background checks required. All volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.

Foothills Gateway, Inc.

301 West Skyway Drive Fort Collins CO 80525 www.foothillsgateway.org

Chrissi Gillispie (970) 266-5455 [email protected]

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 one-on-one time. Hours are 9:30am-1:30pm, 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. All volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. 38 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center Pine Acre Farms Therapy Center

163 North County Road 29 1632 East County Road 16E Loveland CO 80537 Loveland CO 80537 www.heartsandhorses.org www.pineacrefarms.com

(970) 663-4200 Debbie Anderson [email protected] (970) 461-1464 [email protected] Hearts and Horses Therapeutic Riding Center promotes the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well being of Pine Acre Farms Therapy Center provides social interaction people with special needs through equine-assisted therapy. skills and rehab (in home therapy) for the mentally chal- Volunteers are needed as Horse Leaders and Side Walkers lenged through therapy with all types of animals. Volunteers to aid special needs clients in their riding therapy. Horse are needed to assist participants handle dogs and horses, Leaders are responsible for haltering, grooming, tacking, and assist with program set-up, fundraising, and mainte- and leading horses in therapy classes. Side Walkers walk nance projects. Background check required. alongside and sometimes aid the disabled rider’s balance. 8-week commitment serving 1-2 hours per week preferred. Training provided. Volunteers are also needed for office and Reflections Therapeutic Riding facilities support. Youth volunteers age 3-14 supervised, 15+ unsupervised. 46550 County Road 29 Nunn CO 80648 Learning House Foundation www.reflectionstherapeuticriding.com C. Donovan (970) 690-1049 3533 Riva Ridge Drive [email protected] Fort Collins CO 80526 www.thelearninghouse.org To empower and improve the lives of people with cognitive, psychological and physical disabilities through the benefits Mary Bateson of equine assisted activities and therapies. (970) 266-0844 We are seeking volunteers for Horse Leaders: leading the [email protected] horse for the rider. Most positions require volunteer ori- The Learning House Foundation creates an enriching and entation and training for all persons interested, even those engaging environment for both young children and adults with horse experience. This position does not require horse that stimulates the mind, incorporates hands-on activities, experience, however it will require a longer time in training and encourages everyone to be their best. Volunteers are to understand the dynamics of the horse and your roll in needed to assist in classrooms, with yard and maintenance the therapy team. Side Walkers: assist riders in sitting bal- duties, and with front office tasks. Youth volunteers ages 10- anced on the horses and hearing what the instructor is say- 12 supervised, 13+ unsupervised. ing. Barn Team: assists in horse grooming and maintenance,

ONLINE VOLUNTEER RESOURCES

United Way of Larimer County has a variety of online Does your company want to volunteer? Navigate resources available to help you get connected to the links on our website for information about all of the volunteer opportunity that is right for you. resources we offer to various types of volunteers. Visit www.uwaylc.org/volunteer for the following re- Calendar of One-Time Events sources and services: Our calendar provides information about different Search for Volunteer Opportunities Online volunteer projects being hosted by Larimer County Search for one-time and ongoing volunteer oppor- organizations on specific dates throughout the tunities based on keyword or date. year. Tips and Tools for Different Types of Volunteers Not finding what you’re looking for? Looking to serve on a Board of Directors? Dial 2-1-1 Want to know how to engage youth in service? or email [email protected]. 38 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 39 barn cleaning and tack cleaning, etc. Grounds Maintenance: Pine Acre Farms Therapy Center everything from cleaning, planting flowers, mowing and SummitStone Health Partners- Spirit helping build items for the sensory trail. Special Events: Reflections holds fund raising events and special events for Crossing Clubhouse 1632 East County Road 16E our riders. Office Assistance: Misc office duties such as fil- Loveland CO 80537 ing, typing, organizing and assistance to the administrative www.pineacrefarms.com staff. We ask that you wear closed toe shoes/boots, no san- dals please. Days and times are as follows: Monday to Friday, 125 Crestridge Street Debbie Anderson 8am to 7pm, please contact Volunteer Coordinator for more Fort Collins CO 80525 www.touchstonehealthpartners.org (970) 461-1464 information. [email protected] Natalie Brown Pine Acre Farms Therapy Center provides social interactionRespite Care, Inc. (970) 493-4053 skills and rehab (in home therapy) for the mentally chal- [email protected] lenged through therapy with all types of animals. Volunteers Spirit Crossing Clubhouse supports adults with mental ill- are needed to assist participants handle dogs and horses, 6203 South Lemay Avenue ness as they pursue their personal, social, financial, and and assist with program set-up, fundraising, and mainte- Fort Collins CO 80525 vocational goals. Volunteers with expertise in employment, nance projects. Background check required. www.respitecareinc.org education, business, law, real estate, or persons with disabilities are needed to serve on the Advisory Board. Two- Hannah Eichenberger-Gay Reflections Therapeutic Riding (970) 207-9435 year minimum commitment required. Volunteers are also [email protected] needed to help with special events, fundraising, building renovations, and to serve on the Friends of Spirit Crossing 46550 County Road 29 Respite Care, Inc. provides short-term quality care for chil- League. Accepts youth volunteers, under 16 with adult su- Nunn CO 80648 dren with developmental disabilities and respite to their pervision. www.reflectionstherapeuticriding.com families, enabling them to enhance their quality of life. Volunteers are needed to spend supervised time with chil- C. Donovan dren during scheduled weekly visits reading stories, hold- [THE VPL PROGRAM] (970) 690-1049 ing babies, and other age appropriate activities. Orientation, [email protected] training, and background check required. Group volunteers HAS HELPED ME FIND THE SKILLS are also needed to complete one-time projects around the I NEED TO GET OUR COMPANY To empower and improve the lives of people with cognitive, Respite Care facility or to help with special events. Group psychological and physical disabilities through the benefitsvolunteer opportunities must be arranged at least two weeks ORGANIZED of equine assisted activities and therapies. in advance. We are seeking volunteers for Horse Leaders: leading the SO WE CAN COMPLETE horse for the rider. Most positions require volunteer orientation and training for all persons interested, even those A SUCCESSFUL with horse experience. This position does not require horse VOLUNTEER PROJECT. experience, however it will require a longer time in training to understand the dynamics of the horse and your roll in – Ashley Guge, VFLA, United Way VPL the therapy team. Side Walkers: assist riders in sitting bal- anced on the horses and hearing what the instructor is say- ing. Barn Team: assists in horse grooming and maintenance, YOUTH AND FAMILY VOLUNTEERING

Volunteering has a significant impact on our commu- seamlessly with the goals of your school, club, or nity and our youth. youth group. Through volunteerism, youth are able to engage in • Service-to-Go: Short-term, “do-it-yourself” ser- the community and see how their actions can bring vice projects that can be implemented indepen- about positive change. Additionally, volunteerism dently at home or at school to benefit local agen- provides opportunities to explore career interests, cies in the community. gain real-world experience, develop a sense of pur- Also, consider volunteering as a family! Family pose, meet new people, and have fun! volunteering is a great way to spend quality time More than 100 organizations in Larimer County together while learning more about issues facing welcome youth volunteers. These organizations the community. are denoted with the special youth icon displayed above. For more information on youth and family volun- United Way of Larimer County also provides several teerism and how to get involved, visit us at opportunities to engage youth in volunteering: http://uwaylc.org/volunteer • Youth Volunteers: Tools and resources are avail- or email [email protected]. able to better coordinate service projects that align 40 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017

HOW CAN I HELP IN THE EVENT OF A DISASTER?

The physical destruction and human displacement • When you want to donate, cash is best. Donated caused by recent disaster events has made the goods often cause the complicated, time-con- impact of disaster real for all of us. Larimer County suming process of collecting, tracking, trans- has had the unfortunate experience of responding porting and distributing, while cash can be used to numerous disasters of its own, including the High in concentrated areas. Park Fire and the 2013 flood. Oftentimes, commu- Alternatives to Violence, Inc. nity members want to help, but don’t realize there • Donate through an organization. When spe- are limitations to volunteering and donating during cific items are needed, organizations know of 541 East Eighth Street a disaster. The following list can help you understand the specific needs along with the details of the Loveland CO 80537 how your voluntary efforts can be best used: collection. Relief groups will often have infra- www.alternativestoviolence.org structure already in place. Dial 2-1-1 for a list of • Become trained in advance. Stay safe by volun- Kathryn Anne Frey teering through a reputable agency. Locally, you organizations accepting donations. (970) 669-5150 can contact organizations such as the American • Don’t call 9-1-1 to find out about recent develop- [email protected] Red Cross, Salvation Army, and United Way 2-1-1 ments and volunteer opportunities. To find out Alternatives to Violence (ATV), in collaboration with indi- to become trained as a disaster response volun- the status of a disaster or who you can contact to viduals and communities impacted by violence, creates teer prior to an emergency event. help, visit www.larimer.org/emergency or dial safe pathways away from abusive environments through 2-1-1. education, counseling, advocacy and shelter. Volunteers are • Don’t self-deploy. Volunteers are usually needed needed to assist with victim advocacy, legal/court advocacy, in the weeks, months, and years after a disaster childcare, fundraising, and administrative tasks. Flexible strikes. What most people don’t realize is that If a disaster does occur and you are compelled to Scheduling. Volunteers who serve as victim advocates are self-deploying can actually cause more prob- first responders to crisis situations. Thorough training is help those in need, please contact United Way of provided. lems than they alleviate in a disaster situation. Larimer County 2-1-1 to find out how you can volun- The best thing to do is to wait for instructions from official sources. teer or donate by dialing 2-1-1 or visiting City of Fort Collins- Planning, Development www.UnitedWayofLarimerCounty.org. and Transportation

281 North College Avenue Fort Collins CO 80521 www.fcgov.com The Arc of Larimer County Rebecca Everette ONE ELDERLY (970) 212-4903 [email protected] 1721 West Harmony Rd WOMAN WHOSE Fort Collins CO 80526 City of Fort Collins Neighborhood Services offers programs www.arclc.org for Fort Collins residents to enhance quality of life in our neighborhoods. LAWN WE RAKED Marilee Boylan (970) 204-6991 CAME OUT TO THANK [email protected] Promotes and protects the civil rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through individual THE VOLUNTEERS and systems advocacy and education fostering an inclusive community that embraces people throughout their lifetime WITH TEARS IN HER to be included in every aspect of community life. Volunteers are needed to assist with office duties, events, and special programs. Volunteers for childcare during parent work- EYES AND SAID NO shops and parent group meetings. Also looking for Board ONE HAD EVER members. DONE THIS FOR HER. – Make A Difference Day Volunteer 40 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017RESOURCES & SERVICES NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 41 Resources and Services Below are agencies in Larimer County that have a need for volunteers. The organizations in this category involve volunteers in providing 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 call United Way of Larimer County at 2-1-1 or (970) 407-7038, or visit www.uwaylc.org/volunteer

Alternatives to Violence, Inc. CSU-SLiCE Office

541 East Eighth Street 210 Lory Student Center Loveland CO 80537 Fort Collins CO 80523 www.alternativestoviolence.org www.slce.colostate.edu

Kathryn Anne Frey Jennifer Johnson (970) 669-5150 (970) 689-2175 [email protected] [email protected]

Alternatives to Violence (ATV), in collaboration with indi- Our goal is to maximize student potential through high qual- viduals and communities impacted by violence, creates ity, innovative programs and services. safe pathways away from abusive environments through With a variety of leadership and community engagement education, counseling, advocacy and shelter. Volunteers are programs, the Student Leadership, Involvement, and Com- needed to assist with victim advocacy, legal/court advocacy, munity Engagement (SLiCE) office at Colorado State Univer- childcare, fundraising, and administrative tasks. Flexible sity provides an important link between students and their Scheduling. Volunteers who serve as victim advocates are surrounding communities. SLiCE brings together student first responders to crisis situations. Thorough training is organizations, student leaders and student volunteers under provided. 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 expe- City of Fort Collins- Planning, Development rience at CSU. With 12 highly committed professional staff members and nearly 30 student staff members with a variety and Transportation of expertise, SLiCE is not only a source for involvement of all kinds, but also a valuable resource of knowledge. Come 281 North College Avenue into the office today to discover how rewarding a slice of Fort Collins CO 80521 involvement can be! www.fcgov.com The Arc of Larimer County Rebecca Everette (970) 212-4903 [email protected] 1721 West Harmony Rd LIFE’S MOST PERSISTENT Fort Collins CO 80526 City of Fort Collins Neighborhood Services offers programs www.arclc.org for Fort Collins residents to enhance quality of life in our AND URGENT QUESTION IS: neighborhoods. Marilee Boylan WHAT ARE YOU DOING (970) 204-6991 [email protected] FOR OTHERS? Promotes and protects the civil rights of people with intel- – MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. lectual and developmental disabilities through individual and systems advocacy and education fostering an inclusive community that embraces people throughout their lifetime to be included in every aspect of community life. Volunteers are needed to assist with office duties, events, and special programs. Volunteers for childcare during parent workshops and parent group meetings. Also looking for Board members. 42 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 The Fort Collins, Community Action Network (FCCAN) cre-unteers are requested to assist with yard work, office work Estes Park Learning Place ates a community based on furthering economic, social, and including the occasional bulk mailings, providing a meal for environmental justice, sustainability, human rights, and peacecollege students during the weekly “Food for Thought” gath- 600 South Saint Vrain, Unit 2 for all by building coalitions, developing strategies and actions,erings, serving on the Board of Directors, and helping with Estes Park CO 80517 and supporting existing progressive organizations. special events. We offer opportunities for one-time, semi- www.eplearningplace.org Volunteers are needed for nearly every aspect of program-regular and on-going volunteers, fitting duties or projects to ming, including one-time events. Youth volunteers ages 14-what our volunteers are most interested in. Sue Pinkham 16 supervised, 17+ unsupervised. [email protected] H.E.L.P. International The Estes Park Learning Place is dedicated to supporting Fort Collins Convention and inspiring students of all ages in their educational pur- suits, and to nurturing a life-long love of learning. Volun- and Visitors Bureau 629 14th Street SW teers are needed to support learning programs and help Loveland CO 80537 with special events. www.helpint.org 19 Old Town Square, Ste 137 Fort Collins CO 80524 Jean Kaye Wilson Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center www.visitftcollins.com (970) 481-2531 [email protected] Autumn Schempp 395 Ponderosa Lane (970) 232-3842 H.E.L.P. International identifies, collects, and distributes Estes Park CO 80517 [email protected] humanitarian aid, medical supplies, and equipment to www.epnonprofit.org those in needyin times of peace, war, or disaster, and assists Visit Fort Collins, the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors each community to sustain itself through the development Jill Lancaster Bureau, leads the Fort Collins area hospitality industry inof micro-businesses. Volunteers are needed 9am-3:30pm, (970) 480-7805 attracting special events, conventions, cultural activities,Monday-Thursday and some weekends to sort and pack do- [email protected] and recreational opportunities. Visit Fort Collins providesnations, pick-up and deliver goods to the local community, information regarding businesses, services, events, and rec-assist in the shipment of items abroad, and complete office Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center provides educational reational opportunities available in Fort Collins to visitorstasks. opportunities for area nonprofit organizations, seeks op- and residents. timal utilization of limited resources through networking among nonprofit entities, and encourages through support Loveland Business Development Center and guidance the emergence of innovation and creativity. Fort Collins Read Aloud Volunteers are needed to assist with managing records of 5400 Stone Creek Circle nonprofit contact information adn services. Volunteer grant 703 East Prospect Road Loveland CO 80538 writers also needed as well as individuals interested in be- Fort Collins CO 80525 www.lovelandcenterforbiz.org coming experts in on-line grant searches. www.fortcollinsreadaloud.org Mary Ann Huffines Jen Taylor (970) 667-4106 Everyday Joe’s Coffee House (970) 490-3179 [email protected] [email protected] Loveland Business Development Center creates on-going Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Fort Collins Readmentoring relationships with business owners by providing 144 South Mason Street Aloud encourages, educates, and empowers communities in Fort Collins CO 80524 free confidential business counseling, available throughout www.everydayjoes.org Larimer County with the tools necessary to ensure lifetimethe entire business cycle. literacy for children. The Loveland Business Development Center is aligned with Aaron Patterson In it’s ongoing volunteer program, Fort Collins Read Loudthe Larimer SBDC program. These programs are always (970) 224-4138 volunteers read one-on-one with students in the PSD class-looking for skilled business consultants to work with clients [email protected] rooms, Preschool through 3rd grade. Typically, the volun-in developing their businesses. To be considered for a posi- teer commitment is once a week for 30 minutes and contin-tion as a business consultant, online training modules must Everyday Joe’s Coffee House seeks to express the presence of ues through the school year. Additionally, FCRA supportsbe completed. Volunteers are needed to provide counseling the living Christ in Old Town by building relationships and Parent Literacy Programs for parents of babies and toddlersand present classes for local businesses and people looking being a place where people come together. Volunteers are as well as Family Literacy Night events within specific neigh-to go into business. Volunteers can provide their services for needed to assist with one-time cleaning and maintenance borhoods. Volunteer opportunities vary within those events.a few hours per day, once per week, or occasionally on an projects. Volunteers who are able to commit a minimum of on-call basis. Hours are flexible. three months are needed as baristas at the coffee bar. Youth volunteers 16+ unsupervised. Geller Center

Fort Collins Community Action Network 629 South Howes Street Fort Collins CO 80521 ww.gellercenter.org PO Box 400 Fort Collins CO 80522 Laura Nelson www.fccan.org (970) 482-8487 [email protected] Cheryl Distaso (970) 419-8944 The Geller Center provides a safe place for development of [email protected] the spirit within the whole person, promoting healthy individuals, vibrant communities, and a peaceful world. Vol- 42 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017RESOURCES & SERVICES NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 43 The Fort Collins, Community Action Network (FCCAN) cre-unteers are requested to assist with yard work, office work ates a community based on furthering economic, social, and including the occasional bulk mailings, providing a meal for Loveland Visitors Center environmental justice, sustainability, human rights, and peacecollege students during the weekly “Food for Thought” gath- for all by building coalitions, developing strategies and actions,erings, serving on the Board of Directors, and helping with 5400 Stone Creek Circle, Ste 100 and supporting existing progressive organizations. special events. We offer opportunities for one-time, semi- Loveland CO 80538 Volunteers are needed for nearly every aspect of program-regular and on-going volunteers, fitting duties or projects to www.cityofloveland.org ming, including one-time events. Youth volunteers ages 14-what our volunteers are most interested in. 16 supervised, 17+ unsupervised. Gary Light (970) 667-3882 H.E.L.P. International [email protected] Fort Collins Convention To provide concierge services for the City of Loveland.Volun- and Visitors Bureau 629 14th Street SW teers are needed to help operate the gift shop, with the Val- Loveland CO 80537 entine re-mailing program, and greet visitors and provide www.helpint.org them with local, regional, and state information. 19 Old Town Square, Ste 137 Fort Collins CO 80524 Jean Kaye Wilson www.visitftcollins.com (970) 481-2531 Northern Colorado Shares, Inc. [email protected] Autumn Schempp (970) 232-3842 H.E.L.P. International identifies, collects, and distributes 304 Pelican Cove [email protected] humanitarian aid, medical supplies, and equipment to Windsor CO 80550 those in needyin times of peace, war, or disaster, and assists www.nocoshares.org Visit Fort Collins, the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors each community to sustain itself through the development Bureau, leads the Fort Collins area hospitality industry inof micro-businesses. Volunteers are needed 9am-3:30pm, Kathie Robson attracting special events, conventions, cultural activities, Monday-Thursday and some weekends to sort and pack do- (970) 381-2631 and recreational opportunities. Visit Fort Collins providesnations, pick-up and deliver goods to the local community, [email protected] information regarding businesses, services, events, and rec-assist in the shipment of items abroad, and complete office NOCO Shares mission is to inspire generosity 90 days at a reational opportunities available in Fort Collins to visitorstasks. and residents. time through different community focused projects. The Community Garden at Redeemer Church, which serves the Loveland Business Development Center Food Bank of Larimer County, is an annual project in need Fort Collins Read Aloud of volunteers from April to September. In 2015 we added a 5400 Stone Creek Circle 46 tree apple orchard, so in a couple of years we will be able 703 East Prospect Road Loveland CO 80538 to provide apples to the Food Bank as well. The garden is Fort Collins CO 80525 www.lovelandcenterforbiz.org wheelchair accessible and family friendly, volunteers of all www.fortcollinsreadaloud.org ages are welcome. Youth under 18 must have adult supervi- Mary Ann Huffines sion. The Gift of a Green Christmas Tree is another of NOCO Jen Taylor (970) 667-4106 Shares annual projects, which delivers fresh cut Christmas (970) 490-3179 [email protected] trees and all the trimmings to families without. This is an- [email protected] other great family friendly volunteering opportunity. Trees Loveland Business Development Center creates on-going are usually delivered the 1st Saturday of December. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Fort Collins Readmentoring relationships with business owners by providing Aloud encourages, educates, and empowers communities infree confidential business counseling, available throughout Larimer County with the tools necessary to ensure lifetimethe entire business cycle. Salvation Army - Fort Collins literacy for children. The Loveland Business Development Center is aligned with In it’s ongoing volunteer program, Fort Collins Read Loudthe Larimer SBDC program. These programs are always 3901 South Mason Street volunteers read one-on-one with students in the PSD class-looking for skilled business consultants to work with clients Fort Collins CO 80525 rooms, Preschool through 3rd grade. Typically, the volun-in developing their businesses. To be considered for a posi- volunteer.usawest.org teer commitment is once a week for 30 minutes and contin-tion as a business consultant, online training modules must ues through the school year. Additionally, FCRA supportsbe completed. Volunteers are needed to provide counseling Dorothy Dulin Parent Literacy Programs for parents of babies and toddlersand present classes for local businesses and people looking (970) 207-4472 as well as Family Literacy Night events within specific neigh-to go into business. Volunteers can provide their services for [email protected] borhoods. Volunteer opportunities vary within those events.a few hours per day, once per week, or occasionally on an The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evan- on-call basis. Hours are flexible. gelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is Geller Center based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. 629 South Howes Street THE ONLY GIFT Volunteers are needed for the Christmas Red Kettle Cam- Fort Collins CO 80521 paign to ring silver bells, give out candy canes and collect ww.gellercenter.org donation money in The Salvation Army red kettles every day except Sunday starting in November after Thanksgiv- Laura Nelson IS A PORTION ing through December until Christmas. Volunteer projects (970) 482-8487 include registering low-income families for holiday assis- [email protected] OF THYSELF tance, and assisting with Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) during the times of disaster. Bilingual volunteers especially The Geller Center provides a safe place for development of – RALPH WALDO EMERSON needed during the Christmas season. Check the volunteer the spirit within the whole person, promoting healthy indi- website to register online for additional opportunities viduals, vibrant communities, and a peaceful world. Vol- throughout the year. 44 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center Voices Carry Child Advocacy Center

5529 South Timberline Road 4812 South College Avenue Fort Collins CO 80528 Fort Collins CO 80524 http://www.voicescarrycac.org/ www.savacenter.org Isabelle Thurmer Katie Abeyta [email protected] [email protected] Our mission is to reduce trauma to children and their fami- Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA) Center provides cri- lies through a comprehensive response to child abuse whileCare-A-Van / SAINT, Inc. sis intervention, advocacy, and counseling for all those af- making our community safer for all children. Our vision is fected by sexual violence and provides prevention programs to eliminate child abuse through prevention and education. 333 West Drake Road, Ste 42 through community outreach and education. Direct service Where we cannot, all victims will receive comprehensiveFort Collins CO 80526 volunteers serve as hotline advocates. 40-hour trainings are and compassionate services from an effective team of pro-www.saintvolunteertransportation.org hosted 3 times per year. Prevention program volunteers help fessionals. Connie Nelson-Cleverley with SART Peers, Super Girls and Super Boys. Volunteers are needed to assist with answering phones, (970) 223-8604 greeting clients, filing, entering data, supervising children, [email protected] and staffing the front desk. Volunteers may help with build- Small Business Development Center ing and grounds maintenance by caring for the garden andSenior Alternatives in Transportation (SAINT) helps seniors lawn, and helping with repairs. Student interns can provide ages 60+ and individuals with disabilities that prevent them 320 East Vine Drive family support and resource referrals, conduct follow-from driving maintain their independence by providing door- Fort Collins CO 80524 up services, complete field notes, and supervise children.to-door transportation in Fort Collins and Loveland. Volunteers www.larimersbdc.org Volunteers are also needed to help with grant writing and donate their time and use their own vehicles to provide rides in fundraising events. Youth volunteers ages 13+ supervised. Fort Collins and Loveland. Our hours of operation are Monday Terri Donovan-Keirns (970) 498-9295 to Friday, 8:15am-4pm. Most of our volunteers choose to drive [email protected] one morning or afternoon a week. Others choose the more YMCA of the Rockies flexible option of driving as a back-up. Volunteers are provided The Larimer Small Business Development Center provides a mileage allowance and supplemental liability insurance. high quality and cost-effective small business assistance, in- Authorization to conduct criminal background checks and ob- formation, and support which fosters the successful growth 2515 Tunnel Road tain copies of driver’s records are required. and development of small businesses, resulting in positive Estes Park CO 80511 www.ymcarockies.org long-term economic impact on our communities. City of FC- Senior Center Volunteers are needed to serve as office assistants for 2-3 Spider Fish hour shifts, 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday. Business owners or (970) 586-3341 x1071 retired persons willing to share knowledge and experience [email protected] in their business area of expertise are needed as profes- 1200 Raintree Drive sional business consultants 1-3 hours per week. Volunteer The YMCA of the Rockies puts Christian principles into prac-Fort Collins CO 80526 writers and photographers are also needed to capture and tice through programs, staff, and facilities in an environ-www.fcgov.com/recreation/seniorcenter Betsy Emond share Larimer County business owners’ success stories. ment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body. The YMCA of the Rockies is committed to giving back to the community(970) 224-6030 through local day camp and childcare scholarships, [email protected] United Way of Larimer County tary, foster and clergy family discount lodging packages, scholarships for Camp Chief Ouray overnight summer camp,The City of Fort Collins Senior Center is a gathering place 424 Pine Street, Ste 102 and providing environmental education classes. Volunteers where adults can come together for activities and services Fort Collins CO 80524 are needed to support all departments including food ser- www.unitedwayoflarimercounty.org vice, programming, office staff, housekeeping, and maintenance. Volunteers receive the same benefits and discounts as Volunteer Coordinator seasonal employees. Youth volunteers ages 14+ supervised. [email protected]

United Way of Larimer County cultivates and mobilizes community resources to change and save lives. United Way of Larimer County brings together people and organizations from across the community to drive lasting change. United THE TEACHERS AND THE Way helps mobilize and engage volunteers in meaningful vol- STUDENTS AT [B.A.S.E.] CAMP unteer opportunities and strategies based on their skills and passions. Volunteers are needed to assist with special proj- GIVE ME HOPE FOR OUR FUTURE ects and events, serve on committees, helps with disaster response and participate in days of service such as Make A AND CHALLENGE ME TO THINK Difference Day and Poverty Simulations. To find an opportunity best for you, contact 970-407-7038. POSITIVELY. ENGAGE! IT’S GOOD FOR YOU – Nancy ____ Readers, Tutors, Mentors program 44 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017SENIORS NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 45 Voices Carry Child Advocacy Center Seniors 5529 South Timberline Road Below are agencies in Larimer County that have a need for volunteers. For more up-to-date and detailed Fort Collins CO 80528 information about volunteer opportunities serving seniors, please contact United Way of Larimer County at 2-1-1 http://www.voicescarrycac.org/ or (970) 407-7038, or visit www.uwaylc.org/volunteer Isabelle Thurmer [email protected]

Our mission is to reduce trauma to children and their fami- that enhance their dignity, maintain their well-being, sup- lies through a comprehensive response to child abuse whileCare-A-Van / SAINT, Inc. port their independence, foster lifelong learning, and en- making our community safer for all children. Our vision is courage their involvement in the community. to eliminate child abuse through prevention and education. 333 West Drake Road, Ste 42 Where we cannot, all victims will receive comprehensiveFort Collins CO 80526 Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado and compassionate services from an effective team of pro-www.saintvolunteertransportation.org fessionals. Connie Nelson-Cleverley Volunteers are needed to assist with answering phones, (970) 223-8604 greeting clients, filing, entering data, supervising children, PO Box 272687 [email protected] Fort Collins CO 80527 and staffing the front desk. Volunteers may help with build- www.eldercarenet.org ing and grounds maintenance by caring for the garden andSenior Alternatives in Transportation (SAINT) helps seniors lawn, and helping with repairs. Student interns can provide ages 60+ and individuals with disabilities that prevent them Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado assists seniors in family support and resource referrals, conduct follow-from driving maintain their independence by providing door- northern Colorado by providing information, resources, and up services, complete field notes, and supervise children.to-door transportation in Fort Collins and Loveland. Volunteers support to caregivers and professional service providers. Volunteers are also needed to help with grant writing and donate their time and use their own vehicles to provide rides in Volunteers are needed to support annual events such as fundraising events. Youth volunteers ages 13+ supervised. Fort Collins and Loveland. Our hours of operation are Monday Senior Law Day in August, Elder Care Resource Day in the to Friday, 8:15am-4pm. Most of our volunteers choose to drive spring and many other events throughout the year. Youth one morning or afternoon a week. Others choose the more volunteers ages 17+ unsupervised. YMCA of the Rockies 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 ob- Elderhaus Adult Day Programs 2515 Tunnel Road tain copies of driver’s records are required. Estes Park CO 80511 www.ymcarockies.org 6813 South College City of FC- Senior Center Fort Collins CO 80525 Spider Fish www.elderhaus.org (970) 586-3341 x1071 [email protected] 1200 Raintree Drive Sandra Cogswell Fort Collins CO 80526 (970) 221-0406 The YMCA of the Rockies puts Christian principles into prac- [email protected] tice through programs, staff, and facilities in an environ-www.fcgov.com/recreation/seniorcenter Betsy Emond ment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body. The YMCA of Enrich lives through community based education, social- the Rockies is committed to giving back to the community(970) 224-6030 ization and therapeutic services to support caregivers and through local day camp and childcare scholarships, [email protected] maintain self-sufficiency. Now housed in one location, we tary, foster and clergy family discount lodging packages, serve a spectrum of adults with special needs, aged 18 - 99 scholarships for Camp Chief Ouray overnight summer camp,The City of Fort Collins Senior Center is a gathering place years old! Our Elderhaus population features programs and providing environmental education classes. Volunteers where adults can come together for activities and services designed for older adults with Alzheimers, dementia, and/ are needed to support all departments including food service, programming, office staff, housekeeping, and maintenance. Volunteers receive the same benefits and discounts as POVERTY SIMULATIONS seasonal employees. Youth volunteers ages 14+ supervised. Did you know that 1 in 7 individuals in Larimer County for their families, cover expenses, and maintain are living in poverty? their home. These goals are accomplished by in- Poverty Simulations are a powerful, experiential teracting with community resources available in opportunity for people to learn about and engage in the simulation, which range from bill collectors to poverty reduction. By participating in a simulation, service providers. community members increase their understanding Volunteers are needed to host simulations, role of the dynamics of poverty and experience, on a play in simulations as participants or community small scale, the struggle for self-sufficiency many resource actors, and to facilitate the events. people in Larimer County face. Each participant assumes the role of a low-income family member For more information about Poverty Simulations, living on a limited budget. During the hour-long email [email protected]. “month,” participants must do their best to provide 46 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 or physical disabilitities. Our Mindset program appeals to younger adults with developmental disabilities and is faster Meals on Wheels Inc for Rural Alternative For Trasportation paced, more energetic, and educational, for both populations, volunteers assist program guests and staff members Loveland and Berthoud, Inc. 248 Welch Avenue with crafts, games, meals and snacks, and help with special Berthoud CO 80513 projects with men’s and women’s groups. Volunteers may www.berthoudraft.org assist on outings such as visits to parks, museums, coffee 437 North Garfield Avenue shops, bowling and billiards centers, fishing, and Meals Loveland CO 80537 Ruth Fletcher-Carter on Wheels delivery. Hours are 8am to 5:30pm, Monday to www.lovelandmealsonwheels.org (970) 532-2730 Friday. Volunteers are welcome to assist for however many [email protected] hours they would like to serve. Youth volunteers ages 10-14 (970) 667-0311 [email protected] RAFT provides transportation services at no cost to rural supervised, 15+ unsupervised. senior residents/and adults with disabilities who reside Meals on Wheels of Loveland and Berthoud provides nutri-outside of Berthoud but within the Berthoud Fire Protection Foundation on Aging for Larimer County tious meals delivered by volunteers to individuals with lim-District. ited ability to leave home, shop for food, or prepare meals RAFT is a free volunteer driver program which operates un- because of a physical or mental condition thus enabling PO Box 288 der Berthoud Golden Links, a nonprofit with oversight of the Fort Collins CO 80522 them to remain independent and living at home. Berthoud Senior Center. Volunteer drivers are matched with www.foalarimer.org Volunteers are needed throughout the organization, fromthe needs of eligible riders. kitchen volunteers to Board members. The majority of our Bente James volunteers serve as kitchen volunteers or delivery drivers. (970) 310-4900 In addition, we are always recruiting for individuals to help [email protected] with fundraising and event planning. Volunteers are needed 8-11:30am, Monday-Friday to assist with packing meals in Foundation on Aging for Larimer County addresses the the kitchen. Volunteers are also needed 10:30am-12:30pm needs of older adults, raises community awareness of those to serve as drivers, delivering meals on specific routes once needs, and fosters solutions that improve quality of life. The per week or as a substitute, as needed. Children may ac- Foundation focuses on implementing and administering an company adult drivers. Background checks provided. Youth emergency support fund for older individuals whose needs volunteers ages 10-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised. 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. Volun- Pets Forever: Supporting teers serve on the education, emergency grant assistance, advocacy, and events committees. the Life-long Bond

Meals on Wheels for Fort Collins, Inc. Colorado State University Fort Collins CO 80523 1217 East Elizabeth, Ste 11 petsforever.colostate.edu Fort Collins CO 80524 www.fcmow.org Lori Kogan (970) 491-7984 Lila Masoud-Qot [email protected] (970) 484-6325 [email protected] Pets Forever: Supporting the Life-Long Bond helps low-income elderly or disabled Larimer County residents maintain Meals on Wheels for Fort Collins, provides nutritious meals ownership of their pets for as long as possible by providing to home-bound individuals five days a week in the greater needed help and resources. Volunteers are needed to assist Fort Collins area. Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to with in-home animal care such as dog walking, litter box home-bound clients. A once a week commitment of one and maintenance, feeding, bathing, and animal transportation. a half hours is all it takes to contribute to the greater good of Background check, and a minimum five-hour per week our community. Additional information and the application commitment (based around your schedule) required. are available on our website.

Giving back to Larimer

County since 2001 970.472.7900 4645 Ziegler, Fort Collins www.cachebankandtrust.com 46 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017SENIORS NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 47 Meals on Wheels Inc for Rural Alternative For Trasportation Volunteers of America, Colorado Branch

Loveland and Berthoud, Inc. 248 Welch Avenue 405 Canyon Avenue Berthoud CO 80513 Fort Collins CO 80521 www.berthoudraft.org www.voacolorado.org/Volunteers-of-America-Northern-Colorado 437 North Garfield Avenue Loveland CO 80537 Ruth Fletcher-Carter Carrie Olenick www.lovelandmealsonwheels.org (970) 532-2730 (970) 472-9630 [email protected] [email protected] (970) 667-0311 [email protected] RAFT provides transportation services at no cost to rural Volunteers of America in Colorado seeks to identify and senior residents/and adults with disabilities who reside serve the basic needs of the most vulnerable individuals and Meals on Wheels of Loveland and Berthoud provides nutri-outside of Berthoud but within the Berthoud Fire Protection families in the community. tious meals delivered by volunteers to individuals with lim-District. Volunteers provide services to help seniors and adults with ited ability to leave home, shop for food, or prepare meals RAFT is a free volunteer driver program which operates un- disabilities remain living independently and socially en- because of a physical or mental condition thus enablingder Berthoud Golden Links, a nonprofit with oversight of the gaged. We serve all of Larimer County, including Berthoud, them to remain independent and living at home. Berthoud Senior Center. Volunteer drivers are matched with Bellvue, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Loveland, and Wellington. Volunteers are needed throughout the organization, fromthe needs of eligible riders. Services include: home-delivered frozen meals, dining pro- kitchen volunteers to Board members. The majority of our gram, grocery shopping and delivery, home safety improve- volunteers serve as kitchen volunteers or delivery drivers. ments, companionship, caregiver respite, and outreach In addition, we are always recruiting for individuals to help programs. The RSVP Program also helps volunteers age with fundraising and event planning. Volunteers are needed 55 or better find volunteer opportunities at other agencies 8-11:30am, Monday-Friday to assist with packing meals in that fit their skills and experience. These RSVP volunteers the kitchen. Volunteers are also needed 10:30am-12:30pm earn additional benefits and are members of a Senior Corps to serve as drivers, delivering meals on specific routes once of volunteers making a difference across our community. per week or as a substitute, as needed. Children may ac- Project-based internships are also available in the areas of company adult drivers. Background checks provided. Youth marketing, program development, event planning, educa- volunteers ages 10-15 supervised, 16+ unsupervised. tion, and administration. Pets Forever: Supporting the Life-long Bond

Colorado State University Fort Collins CO 80523 IT’S INSPIRING TO SEE petsforever.colostate.edu

Lori Kogan (970) 491-7984 [email protected] AND MEET MOVERS 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 AND SHAKERS IN OUR with in-home animal care such as dog walking, litter box maintenance, feeding, bathing, and animal transportation. Background check, and a minimum five-hour per week commitment (based around your schedule) required. COMMUNITY WHO HAVE SO MANY GREAT IDEAS ABOUT MAKING THEIR COMMUNITY EVEN BETTER!! – Business Care Member 48 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 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 dialing 2-1-1 or (970) 407-7038, or visit www.uwaylc.org/volunteer.

Be the Gift Birthline of Loveland

329 East 3rd Street Unit 305 1511 East 11th Street, Unit 160 Loveland CO 80537 Loveland CO 80537 www.bethegift.com www.friendsofbirthline.org

Chris Johnson Dee Holt (970) 691-8777 (970) 663-2671 [email protected] [email protected]

Be the Gift is a faith based, community wide organization Birthline of Loveland is dedicated to saving the lives of un- that provides home repair for Single Mom home owners and born babies by proving compassionate care and support to their children as a gift, with no cost to them. moms and dads. We offer free and confidential pregnancy We give them a safer, healthier and more functioning home testing, lay counseling for moms, mentoring for dads, mater- in which to raise their children. Combined with care and nity and baby clothes, diapers, and referrals to community compassion, our goal is to raise their quality of life. agencies. Birthline is a Christian-based 501(c)(3) organiza- We would love for you to join our Be the Gift Community to help tion and has served the community since 1981. with a future home improvement project for a single mom and Volunteers are needed to serve on our Board of Directors, her children. Volunteers from all skill levels are needed to com- greet clients, enter data, sort and stock clothing, perform plete projects that range from safety enhancement, window in- lay counseling, and administer pregnancy tests. Volunteers stallation, home repair and improvements to painting, clean up may serve during business hours and outside of business and yard work. So, if you are a professional contractor, handy hours by mending clothing, wrapping boxes, and helping man, or just someone with a willing heart that has no specific with fundraising and technical support. Experienced fathers experience, there is a place for you. are highly needed for a new program offered to new expect- Also volunteers will be asked to sign a waiver/release form ant fathers. Male volunteers will be mentoring new fathers: and may be subject to a background check. showing compassion for unborn babies, providing guidance to new fathers through the difficulties, challenges and joys of an unexpected pregnancy from the man’s perspective. Best Start for Babies Volunteers must participate in training sessions and be able to volunteer at least three hours per week. Bilingual help is needed in most areas of service. 1730 South College Avenue, Ste 200 Fort Collins CO 80525 www.ecclc.org/families/best-start-for-babies Crossroads Safehouse Mandy Hoffman (970) 342-2274 [email protected] 421 Parker Street Fort Collins CO 80525 Best Start for Babies is a program that creates a dynamic www.crossroadssafehouse.org system that recognizes and supports quality early childhood opportunities for all children in Larimer County. Volunteers Shannon Lopez (970) 530-2353 are needed to serve as child care providers and classroom [email protected] assistants. Classes are hosted for 10 week sessions on week- day evenings or Saturday mornings for 3 hours and teach Together we can create a community where every person parents about their baby’s development, activities for bond- lives in a safe environment, free from oppression with the ing, and how to find helpful resources. Volunteers are also opportunity to thrive. Direct Service Volunteer Advocates needed as Spanish-speaking translators and office assis- are trained to directly assist victims of domestice violence tants. Youth ages 10+ supervised. in the areas of, shelter, 24//7 crisis line, Domestic abuse response team, and youth groups. They also attend our Core Training on domestic violence and learn about the role of a volunteer advocate prior to volunteering. Non Direct Vol- unteer Service Volunteers maintain daily operations of the Safehouse and contribute to our community outreach and fundraising efforts in a variety of ways. Volunteers commit to a minimum of 24 hours a week. 48 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017WOMEN & FAMILIES NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 49 Estes Valley Victim Advocates, Inc. Junior League of Fort Collins 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 PO Box 1287 151 S. College Ave Estes Park CO 80517 fort collins CO 80524 County by dialing 2-1-1 or (970) 407-7038, or visit www.uwaylc.org/volunteer. www.estesvalleyvictimadvocates.org www.jlfortcollins.org

Mary Mesropian Julia Hulualani (970) 577-9781 (970) 482-0594 Birthline of Loveland [email protected] [email protected] Estes Valley Victim Advocates, Inc. is committed to providing The Junior League of Fort Collins is an organization of wom- advocacy services to victims of crime and trauma including en committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the 1511 East 11th Street, Unit 160 safe housing for domestic violence victims, counseling, re- potential of women and improving the community through Loveland CO 80537 ferrals, and community education. Volunteers are needed to the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its www.friendsofbirthline.org provide advocacy, crisis support, information, and referrals purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Dee Holt to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other Volunteers are needed to organize and participate in vari- (970) 663-2671 crimes, and survivors of suicide, accidents, or death. Volun- ous events throughout the year. [email protected] teers are on call 24/7. Volunteers are also needed to assist with office work and to serve as safehouse volunteers to read Birthline of Loveland is dedicated to saving the lives of un-to children, assist residents with transportation, and provide Planned Parenthood of born babies by proving compassionate care and support toa listening ear. Volunteers must be 18+, have a valid driver’s the Rocky Mountains, Inc. moms and dads. We offer free and confidential pregnancy license, and current auto insurance. testing, lay counseling for moms, mentoring for dads, mater- nity and baby clothes, diapers, and referrals to community agencies. Birthline is a Christian-based 501(c)(3) organiza-Healthy Beginnings-Prenatal Plus 825 South Shields Street Fort Collins CO 80521 tion and has served the community since 1981. www.pprm.org Volunteers are needed to serve on our Board of Directors, greet clients, enter data, sort and stock clothing, perform320 North Cleveland Avenue Molly Smemo lay counseling, and administer pregnancy tests. Volunteers Loveland CO 80537 (303) 813-7736 may serve during business hours and outside of businesswww.bannerhealth.com [email protected] hours by mending clothing, wrapping boxes, and helping Denise Schultz Planned Parenthood empowers individuals and families in with fundraising and technical support. Experienced fathers (970) 667-6241 are highly needed for a new program offered to new [email protected] the communities we serve to make informed choices about ant fathers. Male volunteers will be mentoring new fathers: their sexual and reproductive health by providing high qual- showing compassion for unborn babies, providing guidance Healthy Beginnings Prenatal Plus promotes healthy mothers, ity health services, comprehensive sex education, and stra- to new fathers through the difficulties, challenges and joysbabies, and families through the provision of prenatal care, tegic advocacy. of an unexpected pregnancy from the man’s perspective.education and support services; serving uninsured and un- Volunteers are needed to assist with health center programs, Volunteers must participate in training sessions and be ableder-insured pregnant women. Volunteers are assigned to a public affairs, development and fundraising, youth advoca- to volunteer at least three hours per week. Bilingual help is mother, and offer weekly support and information through- cy, marketing, and administrative duties. Applications are needed in most areas of service. out her pregnancy. Training is mandatory and will be con- available online. ducted one on one. Youth volunteers ages 17+ unsupervised. Crossroads Safehouse

421 Parker Street I ALWAYS WONDERED WHY SOMEBODY DIDN’T DO SOMETHING Fort Collins CO 80525 www.crossroadssafehouse.org ABOUT THAT. THEN I REALIZED I AM SOMEBODY. Shannon Lopez – Unknown (970) 530-2353 [email protected]

Together we can create a community where every person lives in a safe environment, free from oppression with the opportunity to thrive. Direct Service Volunteer Advocates are trained to directly assist victims of domestice violence in the areas of, shelter, 24//7 crisis line, Domestic abuse response team, and youth groups. They also attend our Core Training on domestic violence and learn about the role of a volunteer advocate prior to volunteering. Non Direct Vol- unteer Service Volunteers maintain daily operations of the Safehouse and contribute to our community outreach and fundraising efforts in a variety of ways. Volunteers commit to a minimum of 24 hours a week. 50 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 Project Self-Sufficiency Zonta Club of Fort Collins

375 West 37th Street, Ste 150 P.O. Box 272914 Loveland CO 80538 Fort Collins CO 80527 www.ps-s.org http://zontadistrict12.org/fort-collins

Diane Ellsworth Patti Smith (970) 635-5912 [email protected] [email protected] The Zonta Club of Fort Collins is an International organiza- Project Self-Sufficiency assists low-income, single parents in tion of women focused on empowering women of all ages their efforts to achieve economic independence and become through service and advocacy. Locally, we work to create free from community and government assistance, while equal gender opportunity and educate our community about building and maintaining strong, healthy families. Volun- need to decrease violence against women. We would love to teers are needed to assist with tutoring in many college have you volunteer to help us support women in our com- courses (subject areas such as statistics, algebra, biology, munity. anatomy/physiology, etc. courses) fundraising activities, clerical support, marketing or graphic design projects, and auxiliary committees. Background check required for volunteers working directly with clients. WORKING WITH THE SALVATION ARMY WAS VERY REWARDING. WE HAD A CHANCE TO SPEAK AND WORK WITH FAMILIES WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO AFFORD NEW CLOTHES AND TOYS FOR THEIR CHILDREN FOR CHRISTMAS. IT WAS OBVIOUS THIS PROGRAM MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN THEIR LIVES AND WE ARE HAPPY WE GOT A CHANCE TO BE A PART OF IT. – Volunteer Project Leader

BOARD BANK

Have you ever considered serving on a nonprofit Currently, there are more than 50 local nonprofits Board of Directors? in the Board Bank program that need the skills, United Way of Larimer County’s Board Bank pro- passion, and enthusiasm that so many community gram pairs volunteers’ skills and interests with professionals have to offer. a variety of board opportunities, and assists in This program is designed for those who are inter- matching volunteers with the needs of local non- ested in helping govern and lead a nonprofit toward profits. greater impact and success through nonprofit Board Bank trainings are held quarterly and all board leadership. interested volunteers looking to serve on a board Visit are encouraged to attend. The training includes an http://www.uwaylc.org/Serve-on-a-Board-or-Committee overview of the roles, responsibilities, and expec- or email [email protected] tations of serving on a Board of Directors and al- for additional information. lows volunteers to learn more about possible nonprofits to be paired with. 50 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 Zonta Club of Fort Collins

P.O. Box 272914 Fort Collins CO 80527 http://zontadistrict12.org/fort-collins

Patti Smith [email protected]

The Zonta Club of Fort Collins is an International organization of women focused on empowering women of all ages through service and advocacy. Locally, we work to create equal gender opportunity and educate our community about need to decrease violence against women. We would love to have you volunteer to help us support women in our community. BECOME PART OF THE POWERFUL MOVEMENT OF women helping women IN LARIMER COUNTY.

www.WomenGiveLarimerCounty.org // facebook.com/WomenGive

BRINGING TOGETHER THE & OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALSpassion AGES 21-40power TO build community AND make a difference IN LARIMER COUNTY THROUGH philanthropy AND volunteering.

GenerationUnitedLarimer.org facebook.com/GenerationUnitedAYoungLeadersSociety 52 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 Book Trust 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 789 Sherman Street, Ste 300A Denver CO 80203 County by calling 2-1-1 or (970) 407-7038, or visit www.uwaylc.org/volunteer www.booktrust.org

Kristine McAuliff (720) 259-8047 A Child’s Dream B.A.S.E. Camp, Inc. [email protected] Book Trust uniquely delivers choice and ownership of books to children from low-income families, increasing their lit- 4025 Saint Cloud Drive, Ste 250 1224 East Elizabeth Street eracy skills and fostering life-long learning. Help us spread Loveland CO 80538 Fort Collins CO 80524 www.achildsdreamfulfilled.org www.mybasecampkids.org the love of reading to a new generation by volunteering for long-term projects and occasional one-day events. A. MacDonald Amanda Christman Volunteers are needed to help with general office tasks, (970) 667-6119 (970) 266-1734 research and data entry, community event planning and as- [email protected] [email protected] sistance, and providing support for teachers who implement Book Trust programs. Most opportunities take place during A Child’s Dream was founded to grant dreams to children and B.A.S.E. Camp, Inc. provides safe, affordable and accessible regular business hours, Monday-Friday, but with intermittent youth who are terminally or chronically ill, injured, and low- childcare and enrichment services to Larimer County chil-evening and weekend events. Youth volunteers ages 14-15 su- income in Larimer County. Volunteers are needed to serve on dren in grades K - 7 during out-of-school-times. pervised, 16+ unsupervised. one of three ongoing committees in charge of choosing dream Like working with kids? Want to help? Volunteer with B.A.S.E. recipients, planning the dreams, or organizing the events. Camp (Before and After School Enrichment)! At B.A.S.E. Camp we provide safe, affordable and accessible out-of-school timesBoys & Girls Club of Larimer County activities that support learning, growth and fun and we are Adoption Dreams Come True, Inc. looking for volunteers to help enrich our programming with 103 Smokey Street their energy and skills. Our volunteers work directly withFort Collins CO 80525 children in one on one and group settings and assist the staffwww.begreatlarimer.org 316 West Mulberry in implementing activities, engaging and supervising children Fort Collins CO 80521 and helping to build and maintain positive relationships with Volunteer Coordinator www.adoptiondreams.org families and school staff. We are looking for volunteers to(970) 372-4537 [email protected] be guest speakers on a topic they are passionate about, act as Ginger DeReus (970) 493-2557 one-on-on mentors, share their personal interests with youthOur mission is to enable all young people, especially those or just be a part of our team. With programs offered annually who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, Adoption Dreams Come True, Inc. believes every child de- at 33 elementary school sites and 4 preschool sites throughout caring, responsible citizens. The Club environment consists serves a home that is loving, safe, and permanent. Volunteers Larimer County B.A.S.E. Camp has a wide variety of volunteerof a safe place, staffed by trained professionals, offering prov- are needed in the Dream Room - a free resource for Larimer opportunities to work with some (or all!) of the 2,500 chil-en programs. Our 4 Clubhouses in Fort Collins, Loveland, and County residents with children 0-2yrs of age. We provide free dren we annually serve. Volunteers are also needed to help Wellington are open daily after school until 7pm, and from diapers, clothing, nursery accessories, toys, etc. Volunteers with administration, marketing, or other tasks that do not in-7:30 am to 6 pm during the summer and all school breaks. assist our visitors with their shopping. We need volunteers for volve direct interaction with youth. Volunteers must provideWith a focus on positive outcomes in the areas of academic a minimum of 2 hrs/week for a month. Hours are Tuesday, a clean background check through Verified Volunteers beforesuccess, character & citizenship, and healthy lifestyles, and a Wednesday, Thursday from 11am-1pm. starting. The background check starts at $17 with BASE Campmembership fee of just $10/year, we open the door to GREAT covering half of that amount. We look forward to working futures for kids and teens in our community. Volunteers pro- with you soon! vide 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.

Boy Scouts of America - Longs Peak

2315 23rd Avenue Greeley CO 80634 www.longspeakbsa.org

Dawn T-Baumgartner (970) 584-2203

It is the mission of the Longs Peak Council, Boy Scouts of America to develop character, competence, integrity and leadership in today’s youth through quality programs, out- 52 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017YOUTH & FAMILIES NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 53 door experiences, and service to community. The Longs Peak Book Trust Council provides opportunities for volunteers to serve as adult mentors to youth in grades 1 through 12. Mentors can serve as Merit Badge Counselors (sharing your expertise in your 789 Sherman Street, Ste 300A professional field or hobby, and mentoring a Scout through a Denver CO 80203 curriculum in order for the Scout to gain experience through www.booktrust.org hands on learning of a new skill or trade); organizing camping activities; weekly leadership opportunities; and much more. Kristine McAuliff (720) 259-8047 B.A.S.E. Camp, Inc. [email protected] Court Appointed Special Advocates, Inc. Book Trust uniquely delivers choice and ownership of books to children from low-income families, increasing their lit- 201 Laporte Avenue, Ste 100 1224 East Elizabeth Street eracy skills and fostering life-long learning. Help us spread Fort Collins CO 80524 Fort Collins CO 80521 www.mybasecampkids.org the love of reading to a new generation by volunteering for www.casalarimer.com long-term projects and occasional one-day events. Amanda Christman Volunteers are needed to help with general office tasks, Annette Hoyt (970) 266-1734 research and data entry, community event planning and as- (970) 377-9445 [email protected] sistance, and providing support for teachers who implement [email protected] Book Trust programs. Most opportunities take place during B.A.S.E. Camp, Inc. provides safe, affordable and accessible regular business hours, Monday-Friday, but with intermittent CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Larimer County childcare and enrichment services to Larimer County chil-evening and weekend events. Youth volunteers ages 14-15 su- provides a voice in court for abused and neglected children. dren in grades K - 7 during out-of-school-times. pervised, 16+ unsupervised. CASA volunteers are needed to spend 10-15 hours a month vis- Like working with kids? Want to help? Volunteer with B.A.S.E. iting the child. The volunteers are trained to gather informa- Camp (Before and After School Enrichment)! At B.A.S.E. Camp tion and advocate for the best interest of children. Volunteers we provide safe, affordable and accessible out-of-school timesBoys & Girls Club of Larimer County have a variety of backgrounds and no special experience is re- activities that support learning, growth and fun and we are quired. Volunteers should be mature, responsible adults (age looking for volunteers to help enrich our programming with 103 Smokey Street 21+) with commitment and compassion for children. their energy and skills. Our volunteers work directly withFort Collins CO 80525 children in one on one and group settings and assist the staffwww.begreatlarimer.org in implementing activities, engaging and supervising children The Center for Family Outreach, Inc. and helping to build and maintain positive relationships with Volunteer Coordinator families and school staff. We are looking for volunteers to(970) 372-4537 [email protected] be guest speakers on a topic they are passionate about, act as 1100 Poudre River Drive one-on-on mentors, share their personal interests with youth Fort Collins CO 80524 Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those www.tcffo.org or just be a part of our team. With programs offered annually who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, at 33 elementary school sites and 4 preschool sites throughout caring, responsible citizens. The Club environment consists Janice Geiger Larimer County B.A.S.E. Camp has a wide variety of volunteer of a safe place, staffed by trained professionals, offering prov- [email protected] opportunities to work with some (or all!) of the 2,500 chil-en programs. Our 4 Clubhouses in Fort Collins, Loveland, and dren we annually serve. Volunteers are also needed to help Wellington are open daily after school until 7pm, and from The mission of The Center for Family Outreach (The Center) with administration, marketing, or other tasks that do not in-7:30 am to 6 pm during the summer and all school breaks. is to help Larimer County youth (ages 8-18) and their families volve direct interaction with youth. Volunteers must provide With a focus on positive outcomes in the areas of academic achieve and sustain long-term positive changes and healthy a clean background check through Verified Volunteers beforesuccess, character & citizenship, and healthy lifestyles, and a relationships. We do this by providing individual assessment, starting. The background check starts at $17 with BASE Camp membership fee of just $10/year, we open the door to GREAT education, and custom designed programs to develop suc- covering half of that amount. We look forward to working futures for kids and teens in our community. Volunteers pro- cessful and positive citizens. Volunteers are needed to assist with you soon! vide caring relationships, expose members to diverse cul- with administrative support for Case Managers, soliciting tures and experiences, and model positive behaviors during donations, special events, and helping with youth activities. club hours. Volunteers are connected with opportunities that Background check and fingerprinting required. match their availability, skills, and interests working directly with members, small groups, providing staff support, or assisting with programs and special events. Volunteers must Children’s Speech & Reading Center pass a criminal background screen and attend volunteer orientation. 1330 Oakridge Drive, Ste 10 Fort Collins CO 80525 Boy Scouts of America - Longs Peak www.csrckids.org Laura Decatur 2315 23rd Avenue (970) 419-0486 Greeley CO 80634 [email protected] www.longspeakbsa.org Our mission is to enable children with speech-language and Dawn T-Baumgartner (970) 584-2203 reading delays and disorders to communicate clearly and ef- fectively so that they may reach their full academic, social and It is the mission of the Longs Peak Council, Boy Scouts of developmental potential. Volunteers are needed to help with America to develop character, competence, integrity and administrative tasks, cleaning therapy materials, and fund- leadership in today’s youth through quality programs, out- raising events. Youth volunteers ages 14+ supervised. 54 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 Youth volunteers ages 16+ unsupervised. Background checks Estes Valley Investment in Childhood are required of all volunteers. A higher level background Heart of the Rockies Christian Church – check is mandated for those volunteering in our licensed facilities. Attend an orientation to find out more! Kids at Heart 600 South Saint Vrain Avenue, Unit 2 Estes Park CO 80517 www.evics.org Girl Scouts of Colorado 6501 Brittany Street Fort Collins CO 80525 Kristen Berg 1600 Specht Point Road, Ste 105 www.kidsatheartfundango.org [email protected] Fort Collins CO 80525 www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org Erica Wharton EVICS exists to support and promote quality early childhood (970) 223-1230 services, and provide parent education, so that all young Kaylen Hopkins [email protected] children in the Estes Valley have the care, support, and op- (970) 556-9991 portunities necessary to grow, learn, and succeed. Volunteers [email protected] Kids at Heart provides respite opportunites for foster, adop- are needed to serve as board and committee members, assist tive, and kinship families and the children in their care. Vol- at the Parents as Teachers meetings monthly with childcare, Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character,unteers assist with Fundango, our regular respite program food set-up and transportation, and complete general office who make the world a better place. for children ages 6 months -16. Fundango events take once and clerical duties on a limited but on-going basis. Volunteers are needed to serve as troop leaders, adult volun-or twice a month in Fort Collins and Loveland. Volunteers at- teer trainers, board or committee members, and cookie sale tend one training the first time they volunteer which is at 3:30 committee members. Volunteers can also assist with program the day of the Fundango. Trained Volunteers arrive at 4:15 to The Family Center/La Familia development and implementation, property management, andhelp with set up for the Fundango event and all volunteers are clerical duties. Training and support provided. Girl Scout vol-usually able to finish up around 8:30pm. Volunteers interact

unteers come from all walks of life: parents, college students,with and supervise youth while participating in various ac- 309 Hickory Street, Ste 5 retired persons and men are all welcome. Volunteers must be tivities with the youth throughout the event. Volunteers are Fort Collins CO 80524 at least 18 years old. also needed to plan activities and meals for Fundango events. www.thefamilycenterfc.org Volunteers are 18 and older. Youth volunteers 15+ may be able to attend unsupervised, pending approval from the volunteer Kodi Phelps Girl Scouts of Colorado - Larimer County coordinator or the Director. To sign up to volunteer contact (970) 221-1615 the Volunteer Coordinator at “volunteercoordinator@kidsat- [email protected] 2725 Rocky Mountain Avenue Ste 420 heartfundango.org”. Loveland CO 80538 The Family Center/La Familia is an affordable, high qual- www.girlscoutsof colorado.org ity, family and early childhood center that strengthens all Junior Achievement families. We are a family resource center that provides a Carol Griffin wide variety of programs including, but not limited to: adult (303) 607-4879 Rocky Mountain, Inc. education courses, health and wellness programs, parenting classes, youth programs, and other services and supports. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Girl Scout programs Here at The Family Center/La Familia we have a variety of 1600 North College Avenue, Ste 150 volunteer opportunities from our After School Program that reach more than 1,000 girls in Larimer County and are or-Fort Collins CO 80524 runs Monday-Friday, 4-6pm where are volunteers assist in ganized around the Girl Scout Leadership Model, “Discover, www.janocowy.org homework help and other activities with K-5 grade children, Connect, abd Take Action” designed to encourage increased to our Early Childhood Center where volunteers provide care gskill-building and responsibility, promote the development Kelsey Ransom to infants, toddlers, and pre-school students anytime between of strong leadership and decision-making skills, and inspire (970) 490-1035 9am-12pm or 2:30pm-5pm, Monday-Friday. We also see peo- girls to make a positive difference in the world. [email protected] ple who are passionate about healthy living to lend help with Junior Achievement inspires and prepares young people to cooking classes and healthy kids programs. Volunteers are embrace free enterprise and succeed in a global economy. also especially needed for childcare during Adult Education Volunteers visit K-12 classrooms to teach economic and per- classes, as well as for work in our on-site community garden. sonal 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 TAKE THE CHALLENGE – BE A VOLUNTEER READER, TUTOR, minutes weekly for 5-6 sessions; a specific schedule is ar- OR MENTOR

Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life? organizations in Larimer County committed to sup- Become a volunteer reader, tutor, or mentor! porting children’s education. When our youth succeed, we all succeed! United Way of Larimer County offers a centralized The OtterCares Foundation champions place for those who are interested in working with Visit innovative education that inspires youth to children and youth to get connected to an oppor- http://www.uwaylc.org/Post/Be-a-Reader-Tutor-Mentor become entrepreneurs and philanthropists. tunity. Reading, tutoring and mentoring volunteers to get connected to the organization can change the life of a child, and there are many that is the best fit for you.

www.OtterCares.org 54 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017YOUTH & FAMILIES NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 55 Youth volunteers ages 16+ unsupervised. Background checks ranged between volunteers and teachers and is based on vol- are required of all volunteers. A higher level background Heart of the Rockies Christian Church – unteers’ availability and class schedules. One-day volunteer check is mandated for those volunteering in our licensed fa- options include “Junior Achievement in a Day” when volun- cilities. Attend an orientation to find out more! Kids at Heart teers teach all program sessions, and “Junior Achievement Fi- nance Park” when volunteers help students navigate the world of personal finance in a reality-based simulation to practice Girl Scouts of Colorado 6501 Brittany Street individual and family budgeting. Fort Collins CO 80525 1600 Specht Point Road, Ste 105 www.kidsatheartfundango.org Fort Collins CO 80525 Larimer County 4H www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org Erica Wharton (970) 223-1230 [email protected] Kaylen Hopkins 1525 Blue Spruce Drive (970) 556-9991 Fort Collins CO 80524 [email protected] Kids at Heart provides respite opportunites for foster, adop- www.larimer.org/ext tive, and kinship families and the children in their care. Vol- Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character,unteers assist with Fundango, our regular respite program Diane Kern who make the world a better place. for children ages 6 months -16. Fundango events take once (970) 498-6000 Volunteers are needed to serve as troop leaders, adult volun-or twice a month in Fort Collins and Loveland. Volunteers at- [email protected] teer trainers, board or committee members, and cookie sale tend one training the first time they volunteer which is at 3:30 committee members. Volunteers can also assist with program the day of the Fundango. Trained Volunteers arrive at 4:15 to Larimer County 4-H empowers youth to reach their full po- development and implementation, property management, andhelp with set up for the Fundango event and all volunteers are tential by working and learning in partnership with caring clerical duties. Training and support provided. Girl Scout vol-usually able to finish up around 8:30pm. Volunteers interact adults. Volunteers are needed to serve as adult 4-H leaders, unteers come from all walks of life: parents, college students,with and supervise youth while participating in various ac- assisting youth with projects related to animals, entomology, retired persons and men are all welcome. Volunteers must be tivities with the youth throughout the event. Volunteers are heritage arts, and more. Volunteers need to apply, cite three at least 18 years old. also needed to plan activities and meals for Fundango events. references, pass a background check, and pass four modules Volunteers are 18 and older. Youth volunteers 15+ may be able of new leader on-line orientation and training. Youth volun- to attend unsupervised, pending approval from the volunteer teer participants ages 12+ supervised. Girl Scouts of Colorado - Larimer County coordinator or the Director. To sign up to volunteer contact the Volunteer Coordinator at “volunteercoordinator@kidsat- 2725 Rocky Mountain Avenue Ste 420 heartfundango.org”. Loveland Youth Gardeners Loveland CO 80538 www.girlscoutsof colorado.org Junior Achievement 907 S. Lincoln Ave. Carol Griffin Loveland CO 80537 (303) 607-4879 Rocky Mountain, Inc. www.lovelandyouthgardeners.org

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and char- Alyssa McConkey acter who make the world a better place. Girl Scout programs 1600 North College Avenue, Ste 150 (970) 682-4002 reach more than 1,000 girls in Larimer County and are or-Fort Collins CO 80524 [email protected] ganized around the Girl Scout Leadership Model, “Discover, www.janocowy.org Connect, abd Take Action” designed to encourage increased Loveland Youth Gardeners cultivates skills, promotes stew- gskill-building and responsibility, promote the development Kelsey Ransom ardship, and serves young people through sustainable garden- of strong leadership and decision-making skills, and inspire (970) 490-1035 ing and healthy living practices. Volunteers are the foundation girls to make a positive difference in the world. [email protected] of every program and service that Loveland Youth Gardeners provides. Opportunities include serving on the board of direc- Junior Achievement inspires and prepares young people to tors, working directly with youth through year-round educa- embrace free enterprise and succeed in a global economy. tion programs, participating on a committee like the Loveland Volunteers visit K-12 classrooms to teach economic and per- Garden Tour or Resource Development, or sharing your gar- sonal finance concepts through fun, interactive programs that den produce with the Loveland Plant a Row for the Hungry help meet Colorado education standards. All of the materials, program. Volunteer times and dates vary depending on the a step-by-step plan for each lesson, and training provided. program or project. Youth volunteers 16+ unsupervised. Traditional programs include visiting classrooms for 30-45 minutes weekly for 5-6 sessions; a specific schedule is ar-

The OtterCares Foundation champions innovative education that inspires youth to become entrepreneurs and philanthropists.

www.OtterCares.org 56 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains Partners Mentoring Youth of Estes Park Realities for Children Charities, Inc.

363 South Harlan Street, Ste 200 600 South Saint Vrain Avenue, Ste. 2 308 E. County Rd. 30 Denver CO 80226 Estes Park CO 80517 Fort Collins CO 80525 http://www.lfsrm.org/ www.partnersmentoringyouth.org http://www.realitiesforchildren.com/

Emily Berg Diana Laughlin Amy Madden Copp (970) 232-1167 (970) 577-9348 (970) 484-9090 [email protected] [email protected] Partners Mentoring Youth creates and supports one-to-one Lutheran Family Services walks with the vulnerable through mentoring relationships between positive adult role modelsRealities for Children Charities is dedicated to serving the services that heal, strengthen, and provide hope. Volunteers and youth facing challenges in their personal, social and aca-unmet needs of abused and neglected children in Larimer are needed to help plan and work at special events and peri- demic lives. County. Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of com- odically help with cleaning and maintenance of infant simula- Partners Mentoring Youth has on average 100 youth waiting tomunity events throughout the year. Annual events include: tors used in the teen pregnancy prevention program. Youth be matched with a mentor. Enthusiastic volunteers are neededAwards Gala, Realities Ride & Rally, Golf Tournament, Back volunteers ages 10-13 supervised, 14+ unsupervised. to be mentors for one of these amazing youth. Volunteers areto School Backpack and School Supplies Pick-ups and Dis- also needed to assist with the School Based Mentoring and tributions, NightLights, Bikes 4 Tykes, and Santa’s Workshop. Community Based programs, as Activity Volunteers to help Many other volunteer opportunities exist with Realities for Nightlight Christian Adoptions with activities for the kids on the waiting list and to serve onChildren. To inquire how you can get involved, contact us via committees working on special events, marketing initiatives, phone or email. corporate relations, and fund development. Volunteers must 150 East 29th Street, Ste 255 be at least 21 years old and residents of Colorado for at least Loveland CO 80538 six months. Background check required. Special Olympics Colorado www.Nightlight.org 242 Linden Street Kimberly Tyson Poudre School District Partnership Fort Collins CO 80524 (970) 663-6799 www.specialolympicsco.org [email protected] Special Olympics Colorado provides year-round sports train- Nightlight Christian Adoption provides adoption services as a 1630 South Stover Street ing and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type permanent reponse for children without parents through child Fort Collins CO 80525 sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, www.psdschools.org advocacy, parent education, and lifelong support because giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fit- every child deserves a loving family. Volunteers are needed Monique Jorgensen ness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in to assist with local outreach events, annual orphan summer (970) 490-3517 a sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, tours, international service teams, and office projects. Youth [email protected] other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Volun- Volunteers ages 14-17 supervised, 17+ unsupervised. teers are needed in many different areas including coaches, Poudre School District Partnership Center coordinates theteam assistants, competition and fundraising event planning, work of more than 18,000 volunteers in our schools to fulfillgeneral event/pre-event help as well as day to day clerical Partners Mentoring Youth the mission to educate every child, every day. work. If you have specific sport skills, that’s great! If you don’t, we can provide training and many other non-sport options! Volunteer opportunities and schedules are flexible. Youth vol- 530 South College Avenue, Unit 1 Project Linus unteers ages 16 and up can volunteer independently. Under 16 Fort Collins CO 80524 can volunteer with an adult. www.partnersmentoringyouth.org 1903 Falcon Ridge Drive Vanessa Polansky Fort Collins CO 80528 Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning (970) 484-7123 www.projectlinus.org [email protected] Vicky Dunn The mission of Partners Mentoring Youth is to create and 424 Pine Street, Ste 100 (970) 556-3583 Fort Collins CO 80524 support one-to-one mentoring relationships between positive [email protected] adult role models and youth facing challenges in their per- www.teaching-tree.org sonal, social and academic lives. Partners Mentoring Youth Project Linus provides love, a sense of security, warmth and Jennifer VanCleave has on average 100 youth waiting to be matched with a men- comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or oth-(970) 493-2628 tor. Enthusiastic volunteers are needed to be mentors for one erwise in need through gifts of new, handmade blankets and [email protected] of these amazing youth. Volunteers are also needed to assist afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers”. Volun- with the School Based Mentoring and Community Based pro- teer ‘blanketeers’ make blankets from fleece, cotton, flannel,Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center is committed grams, as Activity Volunteers to help with activities for the kids or yarn. All blankets must be new, handmade, washable, and to providing quality and affordable early childhood care and on the waiting list and to serve on committees working on in kid-friendly colors. Monthly meetings are 9-11:30am, theeducational opportunities in a culturally and economically special events, marketing initiatives, corporate relations, and second Saturday of the month, and 6-9pm, the second Tues-diverse environment ensuring a climate for individual growth, fund development. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old day of the month. Both meetings are hosted at Our Saviour’s comfort, and security. and residents of Colorado for at least six months. Background Lutheran Church in Fort Collins. Youth volunteers ages 12+. Volunteers are needed to read, rock, play, and interact with check required. the children ages 6 weeks to 9 years old. 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 16. 56 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017YOUTH & FAMILIES NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE 57 Partners Mentoring Youth of Estes Park Realities for Children Charities, Inc. Team Fort Collins

201 South College Avenue 600 South Saint Vrain Avenue, Ste. 2 308 E. County Rd. 30 Fort Collins CO 80524 Estes Park CO 80517 Fort Collins CO 80525 www.teamfortcollins.org www.partnersmentoringyouth.org http://www.realitiesforchildren.com/ Stacey Clark Diana Laughlin Amy Madden Copp (970) 224-9931 (970) 577-9348 (970) 484-9090 [email protected] [email protected] Partners Mentoring Youth creates and supports one-to-one Team Fort Collins promotes healthy lifestyles through the mentoring relationships between positive adult role modelsRealities for Children Charities is dedicated to serving the prevention of substance abuse. Young adults are Team Fort and youth facing challenges in their personal, social and aca-unmet needs of abused and neglected children in Larimer Collins’ primary audience because they are establishing their demic lives. County. Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of com- attitudes and behaviors related to health. Volunteer opportu- Partners Mentoring Youth has on average 100 youth waiting tomunity events throughout the year. Annual events include: nities range from single day events like the Team Fort Col- be matched with a mentor. Enthusiastic volunteers are neededAwards Gala, Realities Ride & Rally, Golf Tournament, Back lins Openwater Swim and Down for Life Hip Hop, to ongoing to be mentors for one of these amazing youth. Volunteers areto School Backpack and School Supplies Pick-ups and Dis- teaching in classrooms to office support. Volunteers are also also needed to assist with the School Based Mentoring and tributions, NightLights, Bikes 4 Tykes, and Santa’s Workshop. needed to support programs that prevent underage drinking Community Based programs, as Activity Volunteers to help Many other volunteer opportunities exist with Realities for and the use of tobacco, marijuana, and illicit drugs. with activities for the kids on the waiting list and to serve onChildren. To inquire how you can get involved, contact us via committees working on special events, marketing initiatives, phone or email. The Matthews House corporate relations, and fund development. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old and residents of Colorado for at least 409 Mason Court, Suite 123 six months. Background check required. Special Olympics Colorado Fort Collins CO 80524 www.thematthewshouse.org 242 Linden Street Poudre School District Partnership Fort Collins CO 80524 Mandy Ham www.specialolympicsco.org [email protected] (970) 472-0609 Special Olympics Colorado provides year-round sports train- 1630 South Stover Street ing and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type The Matthews House empowers young adults and families in Fort Collins CO 80525 sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, transition who lack a significant support network by providing www.psdschools.org giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fit- the resources and relationships necessary for them to take ness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in control of their lives and shape positive futures for themselves, Monique Jorgensen while becoming successful contributors to their community. (970) 490-3517 a sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, [email protected] other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Volun- Opportunities working directly with youth and families in- teers are needed in many different areas including coaches, clude offering your home as a short-term residence, providing Poudre School District Partnership Center coordinates theteam assistants, competition and fundraising event planning, occasional or on-going one-on-one mentoring, attending Ex- work of more than 18,000 volunteers in our schools to fulfillgeneral event/pre-event help as well as day to day clerical periential Education activities, helping with Independent Liv- the mission to educate every child, every day. work. If you have specific sport skills, that’s great! If you don’t, ing groups, providing transportation, and spending time with we can provide training and many other non-sport options! youth or families on-site. Volunteers are needed to assist with Volunteer opportunities and schedules are flexible. Youth vol- meal/snack provision and preparation, fundraising, special Project Linus unteers ages 16 and up can volunteer independently. Under 16 events, technical support and facility upkeep which includes can volunteer with an adult. cleaning and custodial duties. Opportunities are available days, evenings and weekends. 1903 Falcon Ridge Drive Fort Collins CO 80528 Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning www.projectlinus.org Thompson School District-Volunteers in Thompson Assisting Learners Vicky Dunn 424 Pine Street, Ste 100 (970) 556-3583 Fort Collins CO 80524 [email protected] www.teaching-tree.org 800 South Taft Avenue Project Linus provides love, a sense of security, warmth and Jennifer VanCleave Loveland CO 80537 comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or oth-(970) 493-2628 www.thompsonschools.org erwise in need through gifts of new, handmade blankets and [email protected] afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers”. Volun- [email protected] teer ‘blanketeers’ make blankets from fleece, cotton, flannel,Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center is committed (970) 631-5072 or yarn. All blankets must be new, handmade, washable, and to providing quality and affordable early childhood care and in kid-friendly colors. Monthly meetings are 9-11:30am, theeducational opportunities in a culturally and economically The mission of the Thompson School District is to empower to second Saturday of the month, and 6-9pm, the second Tues-diverse environment ensuring a climate for individual growth, learn, challenge to achieve, and inspire to excel. day of the month. Both meetings are hosted at Our Saviour’s comfort, and security. Lutheran Church in Fort Collins. Youth volunteers ages 12+. Volunteers are needed to read, rock, play, and interact with the children ages 6 weeks to 9 years old. 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 16. 58 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 Thompson Valley Preschool, Inc. Turning Point Center for Youth & Family Development, Inc. 803 East 16th Street Loveland CO 80538 www.thompsonvalleypreschool.org 1644 South College Avenue Fort Collins CO 80525 Gail Yant www.turningpnt.org (970) 667-6552 [email protected] Lisa Broeder [email protected] Thompson Valley Preschool provides an affordable and devel- (970) 221-0999 opmentally appropriate early childhood education to children in the greater Loveland area through sliding scale tuition. Turning Point for Youth and Family Development, provides a We can always use volunteer help to maintain the preschool high-quality, structured, and therapeutic environment with by assisting with facility maintenance both indoors and out- growth and change opportunities for everyone involved. doors, fundraising activities, and special events. Bilingual Volunteers can serve in a classroom support role to assist volunteers are needed to interpret verbal and written material individuals and small groups by tutoring at Turning Point’s for families. Youth volunteers ages 12-15 supervised, and 16+ school in Waverly, 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday. Residential unsupervised. 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+. GIVE AN HOUR. GIVE A SATURDAY. THINK OF WE BEFORE ME. REACH OUT A HAND TO ONE AND INFLUENCE THE CONDITION OF ALL. GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. LIVE UNITED. 58 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 Turning Point Center for Youth & Family Development, Inc.

1644 South College Avenue MARK YOUR Fort Collins CO 80525 www.turningpnt.org

Lisa Broeder [email protected] (970) 221-0999 CALENDAR! Turning Point for Youth and Family Development, provides a high-quality, structured, and therapeutic environment with FOR THE LARGEST WEEK OF VOLUNTEER growth and change opportunities for everyone involved. Volunteers can serve in a classroom support role to assist SERVICE IN NORTHERN COLORADO! 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 UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY’S 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 MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 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+. OCTOBER 23 – 29, 2017

REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2017.

Visit www.UnitedWayofLarimerCounty.org and sign up for our email updates to learn more about how you can get involved. 60 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 COLLECTIVE IMPACT

INUnited Way ofLARIMER Larimer County uses a Collective Impact model COUNTY to bring organizations in Larimer County together around the same table.

Our bold goal is to cut poverty in Larimer County in half by 2025.

To accomplish this task, we have established collaborative working groups to address poverty in different areas. United Way of Larimer County has partnered with 70+ organizations in Larimer County.

Thank you to our partners!

• BASE Camp • Larimer County • Children’s Speech & Reading Center • Poudre River Public Library District • City of Fort Collins • Poudre School District • City of Loveland Library • Respite Care, Inc. • CSU – Early Childhood Center • Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center • Estes Park School District • The Family Center/La Familia • Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success • The Matthews House • Early Childhood Council of Larimer County • Thompson Valley Preschool, Inc. • Fort Collins Read Aloud • Thompson Education Foundation – First Steps BE READY • House of Neighborly Service • Thompson School District R2-J

Youth-Success: High School Graduation: • B.A.S.E. Camp • Estes Park Learning Place • Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County • Estes Park School District • City of Loveland Public Library • Poudre School District • CSU Campus Connections • Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth • Partners Mentoring Youth • Thompson Valley School District KIDS ON • Poudre River Public Library District • The Center for Family Outreach, Inc. • Poudre School District • The Matthews House TRACK • Turning Point Center for Youth and Families

• City of Fort Collins Utilities • Larimer County Workforce Center • CSU Cares • Make Change NoCo • Front Range Community College • Nighbor to Neighbor • Greenpath, Inc. • Project Self-Sufficiency • Homeless Gear • The Matthews House WORKING • House of Neighborly Service • WorkLife Partnership FAMILIES • Larimer County Extension THRIVE

• Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County • Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountain • Alternatives to Violence, Inc. • Meals on Wheels FC • Care-A-Van / SAINT, Inc. • Meals on Wheels Inc for Loveland and Berthoud • Catholic Charities - Larimer County Region • Murphy Center for Hope • ChildSafe Colorado, Inc. • Neighbor to Neighbor • Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park, Inc • Northern Colorado AIDS Project • Crossroads Safehouse • Respite Care, Inc. • Disabled Resource Services • Salvation Army • Elderhaus Adult Day Program • Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center • Faith Family Hospitality • The Community Kitchen BASIC NEEDS • Food Bank for Larimer County • The Growing Project • Friends of the Gardens on Spring Creek • SummitStone Health Partners • Homeless Gear • Via Mobility Services • House of Neighborly Service • Volunteers of America, Colorado Branch

• Bohemian Foundation • Poudre School District COMMUNITY • City of Fort Collins • Thompson School District • City of Loveland • Estes Park School District PARTNERS • Community Foundation of Northern Colorado

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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 970.407.7038.

Bellvue Fort Collins Friends of Lory State Park...... 8 3Hopeful Hearts...... 25 Wolves Offered Life and Friendship...... 12 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office...... 22 Adoption Dreams Come True, Inc...... 52 Berthoud Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County...... 25 Berthoud Community Library District...... 14 Alpha Center...... 25 Rural Alternative For Trasportation...... 47 AlterMed Research Foundation...... 25 Wildfire Community Arts Center...... 20 Alzheimer’s Association - Northern Colorado...... 26 Animal House Rescue & Grooming, Inc...... 6 Boulder ARC Thrift Stores...... 36 Audio Information Network of Colorado...... 36 B.A.S.E. Camp, Inc...... 52 Denver Bas Bleu Theatre Company...... 14 Arthritis Foundation: Great West Region Denver Office...... 27 Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum...... 14 Book Trust...... 52 Beet Street...... 14 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Rocky...... 29 Best Start for Babies...... 48 Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains...... 56 Bird Observatory of the Rockies ...... 10 March of Dimes Foundation - Colorado...... 29 Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County...... 53 Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc...... 10 Canyon Concert Ballet...... 15 Special Olympics Colorado...... 57 CARE Housing, Inc...... 32 Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado...... 12 Care-A-Van / SAINT, Inc...... 45 Catholic Charities - Larimer County...... 32 Estes Park Center for Fine Art Photography...... 15 Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park...... 15 Children’s Speech & Reading Center...... 53 Estes Park Learning Place...... 42 ChildSafe Colorado, Inc...... 27 Estes Park Museum...... 16 Cinco De Mayo of Northern Colorado...... 15 Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center...... 42 City of FC- Boards, Commissions and Authorities...... 22 Estes Valley Investment in Childhood...... 54 City of FC- FC Bikes...... 28 Estes Valley Library...... 16 City of FC- FC Bikes Bicycle Ambassador Program...... 28 Estes Valley Recreation and Park...... 7 City of FC- Fort Collins Utilities...... 28 Estes Valley Restorative Justice...... 23 City of FC- Graffiti Abatement Program...... 22 Estes Valley Victim Advocates, Inc...... 49 City of FC- Lincoln Center...... 15 MacGregor Ranch...... 9 City of FC- Mediation Program...... 22 Partners Mentoring Youth of Estes Park...... 56 City of FC- Natural Areas Departmemt...... 6 Rocky Mountain National Park...... 10 City of FC- Senior Center...... 45 Rocky Ridge Music Center...... 19 City of Fort Collins- Community Services...... 27 Town of Estes Park...... 24 City of Fort Collins- Planning, Development, & Transporation.41 YMCA of the Rockies...... 44 Colorado Welcome Center...... 15 62 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 Colorado Women’s Sports Fund Association...... 28 Greeley Community Foundation - Homeward 2020...... 32 Heart of the Rockies Christian Church - Kids at Heart...... 55 Court Appointed Special Advocates, Inc...... 53 Homeless Gear...... 34 Crossroads Safehouse...... 48 Hope Lives!...... 29 CSU Environmental Learning Center...... 7 Houseing Catalyst, Redtail Ponds: Permanent Supportive CSU-SLiCE Office...... 41 Housing Program...... 34 Dance Express...... 16 Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain, Inc...... 55 Debut Theatre Company...... 16 Junior League of Fort Collins...... 49 Denver Rescue Mission - Fort Collins...... 32 KRFC 88.9FM...... 18 Disabled Resource Services...... 36 Larimer County 4H...... 55 Downtown Business Association...... 16 Larimer County Health and Human Services...... 23 Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado...... 45 Larimer County Sheriff’s Office-Victim Response Team...... 24 Elderhaus Adult Day Programs...... 45 Larimer County Veterans’ Services Office...... 24 Ensight Skills Center...... 28 Larimer Humane Society...... 9 Everyday Joe’s Coffee House...... 42 Learning House Foundation...... 38 Faith Family Hospitality...... 32 Meals on Wheels for Fort Collins...... 46 FOCO Cafe...... 33 Mulberry Community Gardens...... 10 Food Bank for Larimer County...... 33 Murphy Center for Hope ...... 35 Foothills Gateway, Inc...... 36 National Multiple Sclerosis Society...... 30 Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op...... 28 Neighbor to Neighbor...... 35 Fort Collins Bike Library...... 29 Northern Colorado Adventure Corps...... 10 Fort Collins Community Action Network...... 42 Northern Colorado AIDS Project...... 30 Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau...... 42 Northern Colorado Friends of Ferals...... 10 Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity...... 33 Northern Colorado Intertribal Pow-Wow...... 18 Fort Collins Municipal Railway Society...... 17 Partners Mentoring Youth...... 56 Fort Collins Museum of Art...... 17 Pathways...... 30 Fort Collins Museum of Discovery...... 17 Pets Forever: Supporing the Life Long Bond...... 46 Fort Collins Police Services- Victim Services Team...... 23 Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains Inc...... 49 Fort Collins Read Aloud...... 42 Poudre River Friends of the Library...... 19 Foundation on Aging for Larimer County...... 46 Poudre River Public Library District...... 19 Friends of Happy Heart Farm...... 8 Poudre School District Partnership...... 56 Front Range Exceptional Equestrians...... 8 Poudre Valley Hospital...... 31 Garbage Garage Education Center...... 8 Poudre Wilderness Volunteers...... 10 Gardens on Spring Creek...... 9 Project Linus...... 56 Geller Center...... 42 Realities for Children Charities, Inc...... 57 Girl Scouts of Colorado...... 54 Respite Care, Inc...... 39 Global Village Museum of Arts and Culture...... 17 Rocky Mountain Raptor Program...... 11 Salvation Army - Fort Collins...... 43 Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center...... 44 62 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 Small Business Development Center...... 44 Girl Scouts of Colorado - Larimer County...... 54 Spellbinders Oral Storytellers, Larimer County...... 19 H.E.L.P. International...... 43 SummitStone Health Partners - Spirit Crossing clubhouse....39 Healthy Beginnings-Prenatal Plus...... 49 Sustainable Living Association...... 31 Hearts and Horses Therapeutic Riding Center...... 38 Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning...... 57 High Plains Environmental Center...... 9 TEAM Fort Collins...... 57 House of Neighborly Service...... 34 Ten Thousand Villages...... 19 Larimer County Department of Natural Resources...... 9 The Arc of Larimer County...... 40 Loveland Business Development Center...... 43 The Center for Family Outreach, Inc...... 53 Loveland Community Theatre...... 18 The Family Center/La Familia...... 54 Loveland Habitat for Humanity...... 34 The Growing Project...... 11 Loveland Housing Authority...... 34 The Matthews House...... 57 Loveland Opera Theatre...... 18 Trees, Water & People...... 12 Loveland Public Library...... 18 Turning Point Center for Youth & Family...... 58 Loveland Rotary Foundation: KidsPak Program...... 35 United States Coast Guard Auxiliary: Flotilla 1-6...... 24 Loveland Visitors Center...... 43 United Way of Larimer County...... 44 Loveland Youth Gardeners...... 55 USDA Forest Service...... 12 McKee Medical Center Foundation...... 30 Voices Carry Child Advocacy Center...... 44 Meals on Wheels Inc for Loveland and Berthoud, Inc...... 46 Volunteers of America, Colorado Branch...... 47 Medical Center of the Rockies...... 30 Wildlands Restoration Volunteers...... 12 Nightlight Christian Adoptions...... 56 Wolverine Farm Publishing Company and Bookstore...... 21 Pine Acre Farms Therapy Center...... 38 Zonta Club of Fort Collins...... 50 Project Self-Sufficiency...... 49 American Cancer Society - Northern Colorado Chapter...... 26 The Community Kitchen...... 35 Boy Scouts of America - Longs Peak...... 53 Thompson School District-Volunteers in Thompson Assisting Rehabilitation and Visiting Nurses...... 31 Learners...... 57 Thompson Valley Preschool, Inc...... 58 Grover Timberlane Farm Museum...... 19 Denkai Animal Sanctuary...... 7 Nunn Loveland Reflections Therapeutic Riding...... 38 A Child’s Dream...... 52 Alternatives to Violence, Inc...... 41 Red Feather Lakes Banner Health...... 27 Soaring Eagle Ecology Center...... 11 Be the Gift...... 48 Wellington Big Thompson Watershed Forum...... 6 Wellington Library Friends ...... 20 Birthline of Loveland...... 48 City of Loveland Parks and Recreation...... 6 Windsor Duncan’s Place, A Cat Sanctuary...... 7 Northern Colorado Shares, Inc...... 43 Easter Seals Colorado...... 36 Friends of the Loveland Public Library...... 17 64 NC VOLUNTEER GUIDE JUNE 2017 CORNERSTONE PARTNERS Our Cornerstone Partners help underwrite United Way’s operating costs so that your gift can have the greatest impact in Larimer County. 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