The best way to show gratitude is to give back, whether it be your time, your talent, or your resources. Here are 8 noteworthy places to volunteer in Denver this year.
The Marion Downs Center
The late Dr. Marion Downs championed change for the hearing impaired community through her extensive work with hearing aids and pediatric audiology. The center has ongoing volunteer opportunities that vary from mentorship to administrative support. Find out more here.
Brookdale Hospice
Brookdale Hospice Care is an end-of-life program seeking companions for those in their care. These opportunities require no experience and only require that you be able to make conversation and meaningful connections for those who need it most. Get the contact info here.
Habitat for Humanity
This organization has volunteer opportunities for everyone - teenagers to baby boomers, individuals or groups - you name it, you’ll likely find it here. There are opportunities to build homes, create marketing materials, give presentations, and help families with applications. You can see the full list here.
Denver Health Hospital
Alright fellow book worms, the Denver Health Hospital is looking for volunteers to operate their mobile literature library, a position responsible for interacting with patients and helping them pick out books. See details here.
Volunteer Opportunities of America
VOA is consistently looking for volunteers to help with ongoing projects as well as holiday events. Become a snow buddy, a foster grandparent, or a rapid re-housing search assistant, all possible through VOA. To see more opportunities, click here.
Denver Animal Shelter
Animal lovers, this one’s for you (and none of those “I can’t, I’ll bring them all home” excuses). The Denver Animal Shelter is in need of dog groomers, dog and cat socializers, photographers, trainers, transporters, and more. Get the application here.
Denver Police Department
Amid high tensions between police departments and communities across the country, this opportunity gives volunteers the chance to put their hands to work and help cultivate a spirit of partnership within the local community. Volunteer here.
Denver Parks and Recreation
Are the outdoors more your style? If you’ve got a green thumb or just enjoy being outside, consider the City of Denver’s Park and Recreation department. They regularly schedule gardening-oriented projects, as well as park cleanups and volunteer ranger patrols. Grow your community and your inner outdoorsman by applying here.
