Volunteer
Volunteering is an incredibly rewarding way to spend your time while enriching the lives of others. Our Volunteers often have such a life-changing experience that they stay with us for years and become deeply involved in the success of our programs. We simply ask that you bring your passion to the volunteer site and allow us to help you help the community! These opportunities are located throughout the Denver Metro area.
Please note: the information contained on this page is for volunteering. If you are in need of assistance, please visit the Solutions/Get Help page for your geographical area.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with VOA Colorado!
Below are specific areas of interest and some opportunities for you to consider.
Complete the Volunteer Inquiry Form or email volunteer@voacolorado.org
Families and Children
- Denver Public Schools (DPS) Community Hub – Food Delivery*
- Pickup food from the City Harvest Food Bank, deliver to the DPS SE Community Hub, unload and stock the Hub grocery store for families in need
Veterans
- Yard Angels*
- Clean up a yard which may prevent the cost of a citation or fine
- Yard Angel Foreman – lead group volunteer teams to complete project
Older Adults
- Handyman – Home Repair Volunteer
- Support seniors by providing a thorough safety assessment, install grab bars in bathroom area, minor repairs, and more
- Meals on Wheels – Food Delivery*
- Monday through Friday – deliver food to seniors
- Saturday – deliver Market Meals which includes a month’s worth of food
- Snow Buddies
- Clear sidewalks, driveway and walkways for a senior
- Yard Angels*
- Clean up a yard which may prevent the cost of a citation or fine
- Host BINGO at senior residence apartments*
- Calling the Bingo numbers, verifying the Bingo winning numbers, giving prizes, playing Bingo with the residents (minimum of 3 volunteers needed)
Women
- Irving Street Women’s Residence – Driver*
- Assist residents by taking them to the grocery store to buy food and other essentials to help build independence and responsibility
Additional Opportunities
- City Harvest Food Bank – Food Rescue Volunteer*
- Assist food bank recipients to load food items into their vehicles for distribution to the community
- City Harvest Food Bank – Food Rescue Driver*
- Pickup food items from City Harvest partners and deliver to the City Harvest Food Bank for distribution to community food pantries
- The VOA Mission Community Center*
- Prep and serve lunch to the homeless, work in clothing room, sort donations, clean, and talk with clients
- Keys to Housing – Mover/Helper*
- Help people move into permanent stable housing by assisting with the pickup, delivery and placement of household items
*Indicates a background check is required