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All the volunteers will be located according to the their application form

Agency: YOUTH AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION | date posted: Jul 29, 2011 | date to expire: Dec 31, 2016 |

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The Big meets with the Little 2-4 times a month for 2-4 hours each time. The times in which the Big and Little meet and what activities they do are very flexible and largly up to the decision of the match. This is the most traditional mentoring option that Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado offers and is a minnimum commitment of one year.

Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado | date posted: Mar 16, 2010 | date to expire: Dec 31, 2015 |

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The Bigs and Littles meet together at events that are planned and supervised by our Sports Buddies staff. All events are in a group setting and include participatory activities (kickball, soccer, basketball, ultimate Frisbee, etc.) and spectator activities (Rockies games, Mammoth games, various High School and College level sporting events, etc.). In this mentoring program the Big and Little meet 1-3 times a month for 2-4 hours each time for a minimum commitment of 6 months.

Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado | date posted: Mar 16, 2010 | date to expire: Dec 31, 2015 |

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We utilize volunteers in all aspects of our work. Including "First Friends," Internships for credit, food bank volunteers, apartment setup coordination, participating in arrival orientations for newly arrived refugees, practicing English at Tuesday community dinners, and working at our Safari Seconds store.

Agency: African Community Center | date posted: Jan 15, 2010 | date to expire: Jan 1, 2015 |

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We use volunteers in all areas of our work: Office Admin and Reception, Case Management, Finance Office, Childcare, Employment Services, among others.

Agency: ECDC/African Community Center | date posted: Jun 27, 2011 | date to expire: Dec 31, 2013 |

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Volunteers will be trained to work the front desk, answering phones and IM contact from transgender community members and allies seeking support and/or education. Some volunteers will also work as gender role mentors to transitioning transgender members.

Agency: Gender Identity Center of Colorado | date posted: Oct 5, 2011 | date to expire: Oct 1, 2013 |

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We need a volunteer who will input client data into our ACCESS program.

Agency: A Precious Child | date posted: Nov 10, 2011 | date to expire: Jan 4, 2013 |

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A Precious Child needs a volunteer who will update our social networking site of events, needs, achievements, etc.

Agency: A Precious Child | date posted: Nov 10, 2011 | date to expire: Jan 4, 2013 |

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Intern will create a new template/design for brochures, events, fliers, etc. Template will be used for office use, by employees and volunteers.

Agency: A Precious Child | date posted: Nov 14, 2011 | date to expire: Dec 31, 2012 |

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Interns and volunteers assist us in every aspect of our resettlement work and refugee community involvement.

Agency: ECDC/African Community Center | date posted: May 20, 2010 | date to expire: Dec 31, 2012 |

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You can assist at Safari Thrift - on the retail management or marketing side or on the student training side- helping prepare refugees for future employment in a variety of fields.

Agency: ECDC/African Community Center | date posted: Jun 27, 2011 | date to expire: Dec 31, 2012 |

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Looking for someone to work with our clients and review our current procedures for client services, make recommendations for improvements and implement.

Agency: A Precious Child | date posted: Oct 19, 2011 | date to expire: Dec 31, 2012 |

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Review our current inventory system of in-kind donations coming in and going out, make recommendations, and implement changes.

Agency: A Precious Child | date posted: Nov 9, 2011 | date to expire: Dec 31, 2012 |

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Review our current marketing plan, make recommendations, create a media kit, and implement a marketing plan.

Agency: A Precious Child | date posted: Nov 9, 2011 | date to expire: Dec 31, 2012 |

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Research potential funders and create a database of contacts

Agency: A Precious Child | date posted: Nov 9, 2011 | date to expire: Dec 31, 2012 |

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The Museo de las Americas is looking for volunteers to help us with our special events, including Spanish Happy Hour, Conversación Contacto, First Friday, and exhibit openings. Share your expertise, gain experience, and meet new people!

Events typically take place on weekends or during evenings. Duties often include taking tickets and calls at the front desk, bartending, serving refreshments, set-up and breakdown, and contributing to a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Agency: Museo de las Americas | date posted: Nov 28, 2011 | date to expire: Dec 31, 2012 |

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Develop and maintain financial book keeping for growing non-profit. Expected time commitment - minimum of 6 months, 3-5 hours per month

Agency: Gender Identity Center of Colorado | date posted: Oct 5, 2011 | date to expire: Nov 1, 2012 |

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Volunteer will assist with receiving property and placing it in inventory. Volunteer will assist with upkeep of the warehouse to include sweeping, emptying trash and removing clutter. Volunteer will assist field technicians in getting needed materials. Volunteer will assist with cleaning and minor maintenance of equipment.

Agency: Veterans Green Jobs | date posted: Oct 25, 2011 | date to expire: Oct 31, 2012 |

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Volunteer will assist the Client Services and Furnace department in answering phone calls, making follow-up client phone calls, creating client files, sending out applications, and input of client information into computer tracking system. This position directly supports the Weatherization Program of Veteran’s Green Jobs that services low-income households in Denver and Jefferson County.

Agency: Veterans Green Jobs | date posted: Oct 25, 2011 | date to expire: Oct 31, 2012 |

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Volunteer will assist with general maintenance of building and equipment (carpentry, mechanical, etc.). Volunteers with related experience in handyman work, or those wanting to learn how to be a “jack of all trades” preferred. Must be a quick learner and take pride in your work.

Agency: Veterans Green Jobs | date posted: Oct 25, 2011 | date to expire: Oct 31, 2012 |

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Prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate resources. Perform prospect research on foundations and corporations to evaluate leads for corporate and foundation grants. Comply with all grant reporting as required by foundations/corporations. Work with Business Development Director to provide development input for all written institutional materials.

Agency: A Precious Child | date posted: Oct 19, 2011 | date to expire: Sep 4, 2012 |

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Conduct a needs assessment, gather data on our clients' demographic profile, gather data from our partners, create survey's that will help us measure our impact and implement changes.

Agency: A Precious Child | date posted: Oct 19, 2011 | date to expire: Sep 4, 2012 |

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Providing Companionship and socialization to patients, respite, Music Therapy, Massage Therapy, Pet Therapy, Reiki, Healing Touch, and Reading to patients. Volunteer schedules are flexible and training is provided.

Agency: Shalom Hospice | date posted: Jul 13, 2011 | date to expire: Jul 13, 2012 |

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• Identifying and recruiting volunteers • Organizing the volunteer team by assigning each person to teams • Training volunteers on registration procedures

Agency: Metro Denver Lemonade Day | date posted: Nov 17, 2011 | date to expire: Jul 2, 2012 |

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Working with a student one on one 1st through 8th gr. in a tutoring situation. Will transport student to & from site.

Agency: Whiz Kids Tutoring | date posted: Jan 19, 2010 | date to expire: Jun 30, 2012 |

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Assist paid instructors in classroom education for English as a Second Language(ESL), ABE or GED preparation.

Agency: The Learning Source | date posted: Jan 25, 2010 | date to expire: Jun 30, 2012 |

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Must be able to implement the Peak Reader® curriculum with student who is at least 6 months behind the expected reading skill level. (Training is provided)

Must be willing to partner with site coordinator to maximize tutoring benefits for the student.

Assist with emphasizing parent commitment including reading at home and ongoing communication sessions with the parents.

Agency: Children's Literacy Center | date posted: Nov 24, 2010 | date to expire: May 31, 2012 | Map Directions

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University Prep Afterschool Enrichment Leaders are entrusted with advancing the mission of the school through the development and instruction of afterschool activities. The program is geared toward enriching the extracurricular lives of young scholars everyday from 4-5 and during early-release Wednesdays, from 2:30pm to 4pm.

University Prep welcomes a wide variety of activities. Examples include sports, art, cooking, etc. Afterschool enrichment runs on a trimester (12-week) basis. Enrichment Leaders are expected to commit 12-weeks at a time, two hours per week of instruction, plus preparation time. Instructors are also expected to attend a weekend session to learn about the values, mission and instructional culture of University Prep.

Agency: University Prep | date posted: Jul 13, 2011 | date to expire: May 31, 2012 |

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Help individuals and families navigate their way through the maze of healthcare systems, benefits, providers, and other related issues.

Agency: Boomers Leading Change in Health | date posted: Aug 19, 2011 | date to expire: May 31, 2012 |

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Work within the community to promote better health and connect individuals and families to the resources they need to lead healthier lives.

Agency: Boomers Leading Change in Health | date posted: Aug 19, 2011 | date to expire: May 31, 2012 |

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We are looking for someone to come weekly or every other week to keep up our grounds and do some gardening.

Agency: Children's Outreach Project | date posted: Oct 5, 2011 | date to expire: May 31, 2012 |

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We could benefit greatly from volunteers helping us to keep our classrooms safe for children by sanitizing toys and organizing classrooms for different activities

Agency: Children's Outreach Project | date posted: Oct 5, 2011 | date to expire: May 31, 2012 |

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We have a few storage sheds on site that hold supplies and materials that need sorted out. We could use a group of individuals who can take initiative in sorting out he materials so we can utilize our sheds more efficiently.

Agency: Children's Outreach Project | date posted: Oct 5, 2011 | date to expire: May 31, 2012 |

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Tutor students in a one-on-one environment in high school English, Writing, Science, or Math from 4 to 5 on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday.

Agency: KIPP Denver Collegiate High School | date posted: Jul 16, 2010 | date to expire: May 30, 2012 | Map Directions

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"The Manager" Developmental Sports League Support Duties: Assist the volleyball and/or basketball teams with team scrimmages, act as liaison with parent volunteers via phone to organize transportation for children and compile required paperwork for parent and volunteer drivers. Details: This position requires the ability to work sensitively with parents and children. Must possess strong interpersonal and good problem solving skills. This position is best suited for someone who is organized, flexible and able to manage their own time. Day/Hour: Varied T, W, 6 - 8pm games, plus organization time during the week. Commitment: We ask for a minimum of 6 hours per week for 10 weeks (each season) plus an occasional weekend day.

"The Player" Recess Program Support Duties: Assist in creating a safe and inclusive playground yard and be a significant presence on the yard by organizing and playing games with 20+ students. Encourage safe, healthy play and positive conflict resolution through role modeling and active participation. Details: Must love to play games and lead activities with kids and have the ability to model positive behavior. Actively engage a diverse range of students in respectful and inclusive healthy play. Demonstrate ability to build rapport, trust and respect with students. Day/Hour: Varies upon school site but typically M-F between the hours of 11am and 1pm Commitment: We ask for a minimum 2 hours per week for 3 months.

"The Pro" After School Program Support Duties: Assisting with after school programs, i.e. running workshops and games for school age students, helping students with homework and skill building activities. Details: Must demonstrate ability to build rapport, trust and respect with students. Support program coordinator with serving snack, assisting with homework and organizing games and activities with 15 students. Day/Hour: Varies upon school site but ASP typically operates between the hours of 2:30 -5pm Commitment: We ask for a minimum 2 hours per week for 2 months.

"The Pinch Hitter" Additional Program Support Duties: Participating in various school/community outreach projects, fairs and fundraising events. Assistance with transportation during our winter leagues. Details: Varied depending on project or opportunity. Day/Hour: Varied Commitment: Flexible and/or on call

Agency: Playworks Denver | date posted: Oct 24, 2011 | date to expire: May 28, 2012 |

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We need tutors in English and in other languages - Spanish, Somali, Arabic. South hosts over 42 languages! Tutoring is needed in Science and Language Arts - in English and other languages.

Agency: South High School | date posted: Sep 1, 2011 | date to expire: May 24, 2012 |

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Help assist in coaching with our head coach for baseball

Agency: South High School | date posted: Sep 1, 2011 | date to expire: May 23, 2012 |

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Speak to high school students about experiences in college and have a college admissions officer speak about how applications and college essays are reviewed to determine admission

Agency: South High School | date posted: Sep 1, 2011 | date to expire: May 23, 2012 |

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Help students in this online credit recovery program (APEX). Student take this class to earn credits for classes they have not succeeded in and gained credit in the classroom towards graduation. Tutors in Algebra and Geometry are needed the most.

Agency: South High School | date posted: Nov 21, 2011 | date to expire: May 7, 2012 |

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Place Bridge Academy is a refugee magnate school that represents students from over 60 countries that speak over 40 languages. Many of these students need academic tutoring and we would like to provide that during our afterschool program at Place Bridge Academy. The tutors will be working one on one with the students to assist them with their homework or class projects. There is a high need for Math and Science help as well as Language Arts.

Agency: Boys & Girls Club Beacon Neighborhood Center | date posted: Aug 24, 2011 | date to expire: May 1, 2012 |

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Volunteers will work directly with our campers, helping them with activities of daily living and enjoying our adapted programs with them.

Agency: Easter Seals Colorado Rocky Mountain Village | date posted: Aug 25, 2011 | date to expire: Apr 30, 2012 |

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Interns will be expected to participate in the after school program one day or more each week with K-8th grade students. They will work on tutoring, homework and recreational activities with the elementary age students.

Agency: PeaceJam | date posted: Oct 3, 2011 | date to expire: Apr 30, 2012 |

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The House Captain, in partnership with RTMD staff and the Skilled Captain, is key to the successful completion of the Rebuilding Day project, with a focus on volunteer coordination, communication and support. This position works very closely with RTMD in every aspect of the rebuild day process.

Time Commitment: • Approximately 5 hours of coordinating work prior to the Rebuilding Day

First Steps: • Review your project assignment and workscope • Schedule an initial site visit with the Skilled Captain and the homeowner

Responsibilities: • Prior to Rebuilding Day: o Assist the Skilled Captain in finalizing the formal project workscope and submit to RTMD for approval o Communicate project details with volunteers (when, where, why, how) • On Rebuilding Day: o Oversee and assign duties to volunteers o Coordinate registration o Ensure the completion of all workscope tasks o Communicate with RTMD staff if any unforeseen problems arise o Assist in clean up and pack up of work site at the end of the day • After Rebuilding Day: o Submit all paperwork, receipts, and unused materials to RTMD

Agency: Rebuilding Together Metro Denver | date posted: Oct 18, 2011 | date to expire: Apr 30, 2012 |

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You will be matched with a young child and spend one hour a week during the school year. Volunteers choose a day and time that works best for their schedule. The programs take place Monday through Thursday from 400p – 800p in public housing neighborhoods.

Agency: Bridge Project | date posted: Oct 19, 2011 | date to expire: Mar 30, 2012 |

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Wonderful opportunity to be a part of something very special, enrich your life, the one of a very special child and help create a miracle!

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED In fact, the less you know about treating autism, the better :) We will train you and provide ongoing feedback as you learn and practice the Son-Rise Program, awarded as Best Autism Therapy at the 2011 Autism One National Conference. Each team member is required to volunteer for at least six months, spending four hours a week helping our child experience the beauty and power of social interaction. Through love, fun, and play (the son-rise attitude) you will inspire this amazing child to stretch and heal himself. Our team meets twice a month to record our child’s progress, inspire the team, brainstorm games ideas and ideas to help him reach more goals.

Agency: Tomas Son-Rise Program | date posted: Nov 1, 2011 | date to expire: Mar 11, 2012 |

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This program connects native English students from the University of Denver with international students who are learning English at DU's English Language Center. International students can practice English and learn more about American culture; American students can learn more about another culture.

Learn more about the ELC: * Check out the ELC facebook page at "English Language Center - University of Denver"

* Check out our official video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ2SX-F8h9Y

Agency: English Language Center | date posted: Apr 1, 2011 | date to expire: Mar 5, 2012 |

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Volunteers offer support, companionship and practical caring help to this special group of people. Weather it’s running errands, staying with the patient so family members can take a break, reading to patients, or holding their hand, the help and support our volunteers give is returned to them in countless ways.

As a hospice volunteer, you will be oriented to the hospice program so you can understand our caring philosophy and goals. This will enable you to have the skills needed to assist patients and their families. You will not be asked to become a family counselor, just a non-judgmental listener and friend.

Agency: Heartland Hospice | date posted: Sep 23, 2011 | date to expire: Feb 29, 2012 |

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Judging of science fair projects from students in 6-12 grades.

Judges need to be present February 22, 2012 11-5pm.

Agency: Central Colorado Area Health Education Center Science Fair | date posted: Oct 20, 2011 | date to expire: Feb 17, 2012 |

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One-on-one tutoring of 16-year-old boy who sustained a traumatic brain injury at age 9.

Agency: Highlands Ranch High School- Special Education | date posted: Oct 4, 2011 | date to expire: Feb 1, 2012 |

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Are you handy with tools and like fixing things? Willing to help pitch in with projects, big and small? We can use your help in our Exhibits Department! We’re looking for several responsible volunteers to help us with exhibit maintenance – from cleaning and restocking, to small and even major fixes. Help us by working behind the scenes to make WOW! a safe and fun experience for everyone!

Agency: WOW! Children's Museum | date posted: Oct 28, 2011 | date to expire: Jan 31, 2012 |

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Are you interested fun, hands-on science activities? Get involved at the Museum by interacting with visitors in our new Sun-Sational Energy and Science exhibit.

Agency: WOW! Children's Museum | date posted: Oct 28, 2011 | date to expire: Jan 31, 2012 |

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RETENTION DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND: The mission of DSF revolves around student success and graduation. The retention department is currently comprised of two full-time Retention Managers, one half-time Advisor, and the Director of Student Services. In addition, our work hinges on extensive partnerships with the Colorado postsecondary institutions that our students attend.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION: Summer Transitions Intern (January–July) - Serve on the summer transitions committee with other staff members to design, implement, and evaluate new summer program for DSF Scholars - Coordinate logistics for each of 15-20 “transition workshops” on college campuses by securing location, organizing program schedules and content, and collecting/preparing necessary collateral material (i.e. handouts and signage) - Promote event to incoming DSF Scholars, and serve as main point of contact for students, parents, and presenters - Serve as liaison between DSF and our college partners to engage their insights and support in the planning process - Collaborate with volunteer manager to recruit, train, and effectively use volunteers including current DSF Scholars and volunteers - Work with college partners and the development team to explore the possibility of securing donations for food, prizes and other incentives

Agency: Denver Scholarship Foundation | date posted: Nov 8, 2011 | date to expire: Jan 31, 2012 |

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Responsibilities: • Plan and coordinate educational outreach activities including educational presentations and community health fairs • Provide all logistical support for the Arthritis Foundation’s participation in health fairs • Train and coordinate volunteers in health fairs • Assist in the coordination of training for the Arthritis Foundation Life Improvement Series • Oversee collection and entry of Arthritis Foundation Life Improvement Series reach numbers and data for federal funding • Assist in community development and collaboration building with wellness, healthcare, and older adult programs • Manage other projects assigned by the Programs team • Will provide support to other Arthritis Foundation staff as needed.

Agency: Arthritis Foundation | date posted: Dec 2, 2011 | date to expire: Jan 31, 2012 |