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Volunteer Opportunties
Crisis, Working with Kids, Minimum Age Required and 50+ Volunteers
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Castle Rock Senior Center
2323 North Woodlands Boulevard
720-733-2292
We would greatly appreciate volunteers for
• Shuttle/van drivers - we provide shuttle service all over Castle Rock Monday through Friday. • Assistance with weekly activities, such as craft shows, bake sales, spaghetti dinners, flea market sales, Ducky Races and many others! • Moo Magnet makers (If you don't know what Moo Magnets are, come join us Monday through Thursday mornings and see.) Colorado State University Extension Since 1914, CSU Extension programs have provided research-based information and education to Colorado citizens. In Douglas County, CSU Extension continues to provide services related to horticulture, agriculture, natural resources and 4-H youth development. Two of the most well known programs in Douglas County are the Master Gardener Program and the 4-H Program. Both programs are also involved in the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo every year, coordinating open classes and numerous 4-H events.What else is CSU Extension in Douglas County? VOLUNTEERS!
We are successful because of the large number of volunteers that provide expertise, guidance, support, and time to Douglas County 4-H youth, help with the county fair and make the Master Gardener program successful.
Douglas County Extension is seeking volunteers to help in the following areas
• 4-H Cloverbud events throughout the year, working with kids ages five through seven
• Outreach and after-school educational programs such as embryology and multi-cultural activities
• Leaders to start and oversee new 4-H clubs throughout Douglas County with special emphasis in the Highlands Ranch area
• Leaders who can share expertise within clubs and help lead projects
• Clerical work in the office
• Assistance with coordinating open classes during the annual county fair
The Douglas County Extension Office is located at 410 Fairgrounds Road in Castle Rock. If interested in volunteering, please contact the office at 720-33-6930, or contact mwoodric@douglas.co.us.
Advocates for Children
303-328-2357 www.adv4children.org
Volunteers are needed to become court appointed children’s advocates.
CASA volunteers are community members who ease the overburdened
child welfare system by volunteering to advocate for individual children affected by abuse and neglect. CASAs get to know these children and speak up for them in court, providing timely, pertinent information to insure that the child's best interests are served.
CASAs must be 21 years of age or older, and willing to commit 10 hours of their time each month for the duration of a case (12 - 18 months). Volunteers must attend 30 hours of training in order to be sworn in by the court to serve as a CASA.
We have a CASA office in Elbert County, where we also have advocates for children.
Douglas County Educational Foundation Community Support for Learning Excellence 801 South Perry Street Suite 100, Castle Rock Since 1990, the Douglas County Educational Foundation (DCEF) has been developing resources to enrich educational programs within Douglas County schools for the fulfillment of lifelong learning experiences for students, citizens and the Douglas County community. Our organization is comprised of volunteers whose commitment of time and resources has contributed $2 million to educational programs and projects!
The Foundation is looking for help with special fundraising events such as our Golf Tournament, the Apple Awards Dinner, Greg & Steve Children's Concerts and more! Clerical help with data entry, mailings and the newsletter is also needed. Students are welcome to volunteer for the Foundation.
Visit the DC School District website for specific opportunities.
Douglas County Libraries
303-688-7635 www.douglascountylibraries.org
Volunteers play an important role in the development and growth
of Douglas County Libraries. You help us achieve our mission of providing resources for learning and leisure to build communities and improve lives in Douglas County.
DCL wants your help and expertise for the following volunteer opportunities
• Books-by-Mail (this program is run entirely by volunteers)
• Homebound delivery
• Book start early literacy volunteers
• Spellbinders
• Senior facility readers
• DC History Research Center (an urgent and ongoing need for this project)
• Special events and celebrations
There are many rewarding and fulfilling volunteer opportunities at all of our libraries in Douglas County. Please visit our website or call our Volunteer Services Office at (303) 688-7635 for more information.
Douglas County School DistrictDCSD volunteers are invested in our community’s children and their education. Volunteers bring their own life experiences into the classroom and enrich the lives of our students and staff each day.Our Board of Education’s vision is: Students will acquire the knowledge and abilities to be responsible citizens who contribute to our society. As you volunteer your time, in whatever capacity, you make a difference in our students’ academic and social success. Ultimately, your active partnership will help us towards our goal of creating responsible citizens.Volunteer opportunities include
• Classroom assistance
• Library/Media Center support
• Project assistance
• Tutoring – one-on-one or small group
• Special enrichment activities
• School support activities
• Administrative support
For a community volunteer application, or for more information on Volunteer Partnerships, visit our Web site and/or contact the volunteer coordinator at the individual schools.
Douglas/Elbert Task Force
416 Jerry Street, Castle Rock 303-688-1114 www.DETaskForce.org
We need more volunteers now than we have since our we were founded
in 1984!
The Task Force assisted more than 2,000 people in 1997. In 2005, we
assisted more than 11,000 Douglas County people in need, a 550 percent increase in less than 10 years. Volunteering is your opportunity to make a difference. The Task Force could not operate without volunteers. Many more are needed to keep up with the ever-increasing need to assist our community.
We promise you a challenging and rewarding experience.
Call us at 303-688-1114 or email Kathy for more information and a volunteer application.
Girl Scouts of Colorado400 S. Broadway, PO BOX 9407 Denver 80209-0407 Change a life. It’s forever. Adult Girl Scout volunteers make a difference in so many ways, whether you have an hour, a day or more to give.
Our volunteers are women and men, 18 and older. No experience is required, all training is provided. If you weren’t a Girl Scout growing up, now is your chance to join!
Today's Girl Scouts offers girls and adults more choices and more reasons than ever before to join our affordable leadership experience.
Visit our website for more information!
Volunteers Of America - RSVP
303-297-0408 Fax: 303-264-3312
Offers volunteer opportunities for individuals 55 and better in areas of
• education, environment and housing
• public safety, community and economic development
• homeland security, health and human services and disaster preparedness
The Wildlife Experience Museum 10035 South Peoria, ParkerWe need volunteers for
• Gallery hosts—both interpreters and greeters
• Children's gallery facilitators (you've gotta like kids!)
• Special event assistants (night-time hours - not too late!)
• School tour guides
The Wildlife Experience on the Web!
The Women's Crisis & Family Outreach Center
Providing programs and services for families in our community affected by domestic violence.
``303-688-1094 Fa303-660-8889 http://www.twcfoc.org/volunteer.html
Volunteers are essential in our rapidly expanding organization and contribute
greatly to our success.
Assistance is currently needed in community outreach, fundraising, events,
administrative support, shelter and legal advocacy, and speaker's bureau.
All volunteers are required to read the WCFOC handbook and attend one
quarterly orientation.
Varying levels of training are required for each area.
HorsePower, Inc. of Castle Rock303-881-2344Volunteering at HorsePower is an incredible and rewarding opportunity. It is much more than giving of your time, it is being a part of a child’s life. The volunteers at HorsePower are the backbone to our program. Come and be part of our volunteer team!Parker Chamber of Commerce
303.841.4268
The Parker Chamber of commerce offers a variety of volunteer opportunities from
special events to office assistance. This is a great way to know what’s going on in
your community and meet lots of people. We really appreciate each of our volunteers!
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