Boulder County government has a wide range of one-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities depending on your areas of interest.
Thank you to all the individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses who volunteer for county programs. In 2019, approximately 5,660 volunteers donated more than 135,305 hours of their time and talents to enhance Boulder County government services and enrich the quality of life for our community.
In celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 18-24), Boulder County commissioners recognized seven volunteers who made noteworthy contributions during COVID-19 and awarded each of the seven programs $900. Volunteer managers countywide were invited to nominate volunteers, and a selection committee chose the following seven to be recognized for their contributions and awarded funding:
Ruth Dombrowski
Housing & Human Services Department – Kestrel Community Gardens
Anne Janicki
Parks & Open Space Department, Extension – Boulder County 4-H Dog Program
Laura Roberts
District Attorney’s Office – Center for Prevention and Restorative Justice
Maria ‘Betsy’ Ames
Community Services Department – Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
Liz Kellogg
Parks & Open Space Department – Plant Ecology Monitoring Program
Erin Angel
Housing & Human Services Department – Casa de la Esperanza
Arly Kamholtz
Community Services Department – Community Justice Services (CJS)
| Position Title | Category | Time Commitment & Minimum Age |
|---|---|---|
| INTERN: Tobacco Education and Prevention Partnership (TEPP) Program Intern | Human Services and Public Health | 16-20 hours/week, August 2021 through May 2022 |
| INTERN: GENERATIONS Leadership Cohort | Human Services and Public Health | 5-7 hours/week; August 2021 - May 2022; Intern Orientation & Youth Retreat will be held in the beginning of August 2021 |
| Volunteer Long Term Care Ombudsman | Human Services and Public Health | 15 hours/month, minimum 1 year commitment. 21 years of age. |
| Volunteer Ranger Corps | Open Space, Environment, and Gardening | Patrol out on the trails least 24 hours a year. Must be at least 18 years of age. |
| Victim Advocate – Outreach | Criminal Justice and Public Safety | On-Scene Advocates make a one-year commitment to the program to attend monthly support and training meetings and commit to one shift (1 week) per month. Shifts are Days, Weeknights, and Weekends. Volunteers respond to the scene of crime and/or trauma to provide crisis intervention and resources. A 40 hour training will be held in April. |
| Wellness Coach | Human Services and Public Health | Not Currently Recruiting 6-8 week classes, 2-2.5 hrs/wk., 2 times per year, 1-year commitment. Must be at least 21 to apply. |
| Medical Reserve Corps Clinical Volunteer | Human Services and Public Health | Varies, depending upon the emergency or event. Must be 18 years old to apply. |
| Respite & Companion Volunteer | Human Services and Public Health | Not Currently Recruiting Approximately 2 hrs/week for a minimum six month commitment. PLEASE NOTE: Volunteers must be at least 21 years old. |
| Adopt-a-County Road Program | Open Space, Environment, and Gardening | Two year commitment. Pick up litter at least twice a year. Must be at least 12 years old. |
| Adopt-a-Trail or Park | Open Space, Environment, and Gardening | Two year commitment. Pick up litter at least four times a year. Sorry, but all parks and trails are currently adopted. |
All volunteers need to review Boulder County’s Multicultural Diversity and EEO and Unlawful Discrimination Policies before starting their volunteer assignment.
If you need special assistance to fill out a volunteer application, please contact our Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator at 303-441-3525.
Boulder County supports infants at work when feasible, so please inquire with the volunteer coordinator if you are a new parent considering a volunteer opportunity.
Foothills United Way’s Volunteer Connection provides an online, searchable database which includes hundreds of different types of volunteer opportunities with local nonprofits and local government agencies. Local nonprofits and other local government agencies may post their volunteer opportunities directly on their own websites as well.
