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 on this page is for volunteering. If you need assistance, please visit the Solutions/Get Help page for your geographical area.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with VOA Colorado! Below are opportunities for you to consider:
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City Harvest Food Bank*
Assist food bank recipients by loading rescued food items into their vehicles for distribution to the community or pick up food items from partners and deliver to City Harvest for distribution to community food pantries.
- Monday through Thursday – 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
- Truck or large SUV may be required for food pick up
- Serves: The community
Denver Public Schools (DPS) Community Hub – Food Delivery*
Pickup food from the City Harvest Food Rescue and deliver to the DPS SE Community Hub, unload and stock the Hub grocery store for families in need.
- Wednesday – 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
- Multiple cars, truck or large SUV needed
- Serves: Families and children, older adults
Handyman Home Repair Volunteer*
Support seniors by providing a thorough safety assessment, install grab bars in bathroom area, minor repairs, and more.
- Monday through Saturday
- Serves: Older adults and veterans
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 resilience.
- Monday through Friday
- Serves: Women
Meals on Wheels/Market Meals – Food Delivery*
Deliver a hot lunch to older adults (weekdays) or deliver a month’s worth of food through Market Meals (Saturday only).
- Monday through Saturday – 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
- Serves: Older adults
Mission Community Center
Prep and serve breakfast/lunch to those in the community who are experiencing homelessness or food insecurity. Other options include sorting donations in the clothing room, general cleaning, and talking with clients.
Volunteers of America Colorado: Mission Breakfast & Lunch Service, Clothing Room, Rest & Resource
- Monday through Friday (8:30 AM to 12:30 PM) and Sunday (12:00 PM to 1:30 PM )
- Suggested age to volunteer is 16 years old (accompanied by parent or guardian)
- Contact us at volunteer@voacolorado.org if families with children younger than 16 would like to volunteer
- Serves: The community
Yard Angels/Snow Buddies*
Clean up a yard/shovel snow for an older adult to keep them safe and potentially save the cost of a citation from the city where they live.
- Locations will vary
- Serves: Older adults/veterans
Complete our Volunteer Registration form, and a Volunteer Specialist will contact you soon with the next steps.
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