Volunteer Organizations

Values the opportunity for elders to remain an integral part of the community, to live in the homes they have come to love, and to maintain the network of friends and neighbors they have developed over the years. The willingness of neighbors to volunteer their time and expertise in support of the mission of the organization helps make this possible. Serving the Denver area.

Be a friend to an older adult! Respite & Companion Volunteers are paired with an older adult whom they visit for two hours once a week. The older adults who receive a visitor are experiencing social isolation and/or compromised health. Visits focus on companionship and activities; volunteers do not provide hands-on care. If the older adult lives with a caregiver, the visits allow the caregiver to take a break.

Volunteers are needed to help low- to moderate-income taxpayers prepare their federal and State of Colorado tax returns with an emphasis on helping those over age 50. Extensive training is provided, and the program leads to IRS certification for tax preparation. Volunteers are also needed to help organize and support the tax preparers and to schedule appointments and greet clients.

This nonprofit provides healthy, supplemental food to people in need of food assistance within a safe, welcoming and non-judgmental environment. It’s most-needed food items are cans of black beans, red beans, chicken, shelf-stable alternative milks, dry pastas and travel-sized toiletries, including shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, toothpaste, sunscreen and razors. Find out more about hosting a food drive at hopepantry.org/fooddrive. Donations are accepted.

Advocate for residents of assisted living and nursing homes. Under the direction of a supervisor, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteers work with residents and staff of long-term care facilities, assisting with receiving, investigating, and resolving complaints in these facilities, as well as advocating for the rights of the residents. Volunteers also provide information about the ombudsman program to residents, staff, family members and the community-at-large.

We are a volunteer-centric organization. Volunteers help in the kitchen, delivery meals, serve on the board, help with special projects and help during events. We are able to serve older people and people with disabilities because of community and volunteer support!

This center needs volunteers for its food bank, thrift store, garden and front desk. Opportunities include weekly shifts in the food bank and drop-in shifts in the thrift store and garden, after training and scheduled shifts at the front desk.

Earnings aid end-of-life care, grief support & education. Nonprofit thrift shop needs volunteers (18+, or with adult) to sort donations in various departments. Donations are checked for quality, pricing & display. Typical shifts are 4 hours.

Join as a Wellness Coach to help seniors achieve wellness goals through evidence-based health classes. Workshops address chronic conditions, diabetes prevention, and falls prevention. Opportunities in Spanish/English, virtual/in-person, with flexible hours and training.

Become a Colorado VNA Volunteer. Sometimes being ill can be a pretty lonely experience – but you can make a difference! This is why volunteers with the Colorado Visiting Nurse Association can help ease the daily loneliness and enrich the lives of those we serve.