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 2016, approximately 6,450 volunteers donated more than 133,000 hours of their time and talents to enhance Boulder County government services and enrich the quality of life for our community.
| Position Title | Category | Time Commitment & Minimum Age |
|---|---|---|
| INTERN: Pathways Independent Living Navigation Intern, Transition Age Youth Specialist | Human Services and Public Health | Must be 21 years of age or older and able to commit to 12 – 20 hours per week for a minimum of 9 months. |
| Seed Collection Scout | Open Space, Environment, and Gardening | Volunteer for two scouting sessions per season (6-8 hours total) May to October. Must be at least 18 years of age. |
| INTERN: Intake Division Boulder County Housing and Human Services | Human Services and Public Health | Must be 18 years of age or older and have vehicle available for transportation with a valid CO drivers license. BSW or MSW student wanted for 10-20 hours/week. Days may vary, but looking for semester or longer commitment. A weekly schedule will be established based on the needs of the intern and program. Second year/Concentration year field placement with a focus in child welfare is ideal. Child welfare stipend students encouraged to apply. |
| Seamstress/Tailor | Open Space, Environment, and Gardening | Occasional meetings to discuss projects as needed. |
| Head Start Childcare Volunteer – EVENINGS ONLY | Human Services and Public Health | Minimum commitment of 3 evening meetings (3rd Wednesdays of each month from 5:30-8pm) per semester (Aug-Dec or Jan-June). Preference will be given to volunteers who are available for 5 or more meetings during a school year. Must be at least 13 to apply. |
| Head Start Classroom Volunteer – WEEKDAYS, DAYTIME ONLY | Human Services and Public Health | Minimum commitment of 4 months or 1 semester (Sept-Dec or Jan-May), which includes a minimum commitment of 2 visits per month (1-2 hours per visit). Hours of operation: M-F from 8am-4pm. Must be at least 15 to apply. |
| INTERN: Family Support and Life Skills Worker Intern on the Family Integration Team | Human Services and Public Health | MSW or BSW students wanted for a minimum 4 month commitment with the opportunity to extend as agreed upon with a commitment of 15-30 hours per week. A weekly schedule will be established based on the needs of the intern and program. |
| INTERN: Assessment Team – Truancy Pilot Project | Human Services and Public Health | MSW student wanted for 10-20 hours/week. Must be 21 years of age or older. Days may vary, but required meetings held on Tuesdays from 8:30 -1. Work day is 8:30 – 4:30. Looking for semester or longer commitment. |
| INTERN: Business Sustainability Team Volunteer Intern | Human Services and Public Health | 6-10 hours per week, 4-12 months, minimum age 18 |
| Give-A-Break Volunteer | Human Services and Public Health | A minimum of three hours per week for one year. Must be at least 25 years old to apply. |
| Robotics Volunteers for Casa de la Esperanza Learning Center | Human Services and Public Health | Minimum of 2 hours per week per semester (fall, spring or summer) to maximum of 20 hours per week. Must be at least 18 years of age. |
| Victim Advocate – Outreach | Criminal Justice and Public Safety | The advocate makes a one-year commitment to the program, to attend monthly support meetings, and commits to an average of four to six hours of victim outreach per month. Applicants must be at least 21-years-old. |
| 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. |
| Medicare Volunteer Counselor | Human Services and Public Health | Not Currently Recruiting Must be 21 to apply. 3-4 hours per week, weekdays during normal business hours (8am-4:30pm M-F). Minimum one year commitment. |
| Mentor- Casa de la Esperanza | Human Services and Public Health | Meets once a week One academic year commitment Must be aged 21 or older |
| Native Seed Garden Steward | Open Space, Environment, and Gardening | Commit to at least one season of stewardship (March/April – September/October). Must be at least 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult. |
| Respite & Companion Volunteer | Human Services and Public Health | Approximately 2 hrs/week for a minimum six month commitment. PLEASE NOTE: Volunteers must be at least 21 years old. |
| Foster Family Helper | Human Services and Public Health | Flexible Hours based on need (estimate 3 – 6 hours a week). Days of the week and hours will be chosen by volunteer to accommodate his/her schedule and to meet the unique needs of the foster family. Must be at least 18 years of age. |
| GENESISTER Advocate | Human Services and Public Health | 3-4 hours/week, 3:00-6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays (middle school - Boulder), Wednesdays (middle/high school - Longmont) and/or Thursdays (high school - Boulder); additional events are held throughout the month. Must be 21 years old to apply. |
| Spanish-Speaking Give-A-Break Volunteer | Human Services and Public Health | A minimum of three hours per week for one year. Must be at least 25 years old to apply. |
| Academic Tutors for Casa de la Esperanza Learning Center | Human Services and Public Health | Minimal of 2 hours per week per semester (fall, spring or summer) to maximum of 20 hours per week. Must be at least 15 years old. |
| Adopt-A-County Road Program | Open Space, Environment, and Gardening | One year; twice a year. Must be at least 12 years old. |
| Breaking Barriers Co-Leader for Casa de la Esperanza Learning Center | Human Services and Public Health | July 31st – August 4th, August 7th – 11th. 8AM – 1PM. Must be at least 21 years old to apply. |
| Circle Ally | Human Services and Public Health | 4-10 Hours for Two Meetings a months for 18 Months. Must be at least 25 to apply. |
| Community Forestry Sort Yard Host | Open Space, Environment, and Gardening | 6 hours per month in shifts of two to four hours. Must be at least 18 years of age. |
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.
