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A Precious Child

Broomfield, CO

A Precious Child provides children in need with opportunities and resources to empower them to achieve their full potential.

Limitations: Some court-ordered offenses are not accepted.

Contact: Joshua Walsh joshua@apreciouschild.org | 303.466.4272

 

Front Rangers Cycling Club

Denver, CO

The volunteers of Front Rangers Cycling Club offer stable role models and healthy, fun activities for at-risk youth in Denver. 

Limitations: Please contact with details. FRCC was founded in 1993 in partnership with Denver Police to help at-risk youth get on a new road through bicycling.

Contact: George Ballaseux ballaseux@gmail.com | 303.668.5158

All-Stars Club

Denver Metro

We provide a place of belonging for individuals with special needs, along with a place of rest and support for their families.

Limitations: Depending on offense

Contact: Scott Russomanno scott@allstarsclub.org | 720.443.0980

 

Arapahoe County Volunteer Connections

Littleton, CO

Enhance your quality of life through exceptional delivery of services and efficient use of public funds. 

Contact: Nira Duvan nduvan@arapahoegov.com | 303.738.7938

 

ARC Thrift

Denver Metro

ARC's mission is to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families by providing funding to support the 12 ARC and ACL Chapters in Colorado.

Limitations: All court-ordered volunteers allowed at Donation Station and Warehouse. No sexual assault, child abuse or types of high theft allowed in stores.

Contact: Janey Foos jfoos@arcthrift.com | 303.231.9222

 

Castle Rock Senior Activity Center

Castle Rock, CO

To make life more fulfilling and create community for seniors at they come here to engage in a wide variety of programming and services designed for "Loving Life in the Second Half."

Limitations: A maximum of 24 hours. Cannot have charges that involve theft, violence, and harassment. 

Contact: Juli Asbridge jasbridge@crgov.com | 303.688.9498

 

Colorado Talking Book Library

Denver Metro Area

A free service to Coloradans of all ages who are unable to read standard print material due to visual, physical, or learning disabilities whether permanent or temporary. CTBL provides audio, Braille, and large print books and magazines. 

Limitations: We must have an agreement with the court which is referring clients to us. We do not take charges related to theft, violence, or involving children.

Contact: Terri Marcotte marcotte_t@cde.state.co.us | 303.727.9277

 

Douglas County Libraries

Douglas County

Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.

Contact: Ali Ayers aayres@dclibraries.org | 303.791.7323

 

Extreme Community Makeover

Denver, CO

Extreme Community Makeover coordinates volunteer teams to partner with underserved people to improve their own homes and neighborhoods. These projects build safer environments; cultivate community among residents, neighborhoods, and networks of local resource providers; and connect residents to a permanent path towards healthy, hopeful, and stable lives. 

Contact: Kalie Freed kalie@extremecommunitymakeovers.com | 720.737.2344

Denver Botanic Gardens

Littleton, CO

The mission of Denver Botanic Gardens is to connect people with plants, especially plants from the Rocky Mountain region and similar regions around the world, providing delight and enlightenment to everyone.

Limitations: Our York Street location (Denver) is not currently accepting court-ordered community service volunteers. Our Chatfield Farms location (Littleton) may have opportunities available. Inquire for more information.

Contact: Trystan Popish trystan.popish@botanicgardens.org | 720.865.3500 

Alzheimer's Association of Colorado

Colorado Statewide

The mission of the Alzheimer Association is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancements of research, to proviide and enhance support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. 

Limitations: Individuals with community service requirements will be considered - pending the outcome of required screening.

Contact: Leanna Mersmann lcmersmann@alz.org | 303.813.1669

 

Karis Community

Denver, CO

Karis Community is a community living program for restoring basic life skills and improving the social well-being of individuals recovering from serious and persistent mental illness.

Limitations: We can accept court-ordered volunteers who do not have sexual or violent offenses, but this will be looked at on a case-by-case basis.

Contact: Mary-Kate Doyle marykate@kariscommunity.org | 303.355.5546

Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry

Greenwood Village, CO

The mission of Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry is to address the food security needs of seniors, disabled individuals and the unemployed or underemployed households in our community in a compassionate, dignified and secure environment.

Contact: Volunteer Coordinator volunteer@covcupboard.org | 720.841.5129

 

Severe Weather Shelter Network 

Littleton, CO 

Severe Weather Shelter Network Partners with community organizations and agencies to provide overnight shelter on life threatening winter nights for individuals living on the streets.

Limitations: Some, but not all volunteer opportunities. 

Contact: Christy Smith transportation@swshelternetwork.com | 720.210.8069

 

The Action Center

Lakewood, CO

The mission of The Action Center is to provide an immediate response to basic human needs and promote pathways to self sufficiency.

Contact: Barbara Penning barbarap@theactioncenterco.org | 303.237.7704

 

We Don't Waste

Denver, CO

We Don't Waste is an innovative food recovery organization. We reduce food waste by recovering food from venues, caterers, restaurants, and other major food distributors. We then deliver the food to community-based non-profit agencies serving vulnerable populations. We serve as the link between food sources and the underserved. 

Limitations: Will not accept volunteers who have been convicted of violent crimes, crimes of sexual nature, or identity theft. We reserve the right to decline a volunteer or limit the activities of the volunteer. 

Contact: Julia Lennon julia@wedontwaste.org | 631.678.8974

MADD Colorado

Colorado Statewide

The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking.

Contact: Rebecca Green

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