Volunteer

Meaningful local volunteer opportunities:

Chaffee VOLUNTEERS: https://www.chaffeecommunity.org/chaffeevolunteers

Chaffee VOLUNTEERS is a volunteer portal that allows interested volunteers the ability to search available volunteer roles across the community, and offers volunteer recruitment, tracking, coordinating and management tools to nonprofit organizations. This is an incredibly robust platform that CCCF is actively marketing to residents, visitors, and newcomers. It is the easiest way to find out what's happening in the community and get involved! 

Aspen Concert Series: Their mission is to enrich the life of our community by providing high quality, professional musical experiences for interested individuals of all ages, abilities and incomes. Visit below for more information

https://www.salidaaspenconcerts.org/

Ark Valley Helping Hands: Ark Valley Helping Hands (AVHH) is a trusted partner in Chaffee County that supports older adults, so they can remain independent and in their own homes, as well as connected to their neighbors and our community. Visit below for more information.

https://arkvalley.helpfulvillage.com/pages/7-volunteer-opportunities

Early Childhood Service Corp: An innovative, intergenerational response to the critical workforce need in the Early Childhood Field and to the unprecedented departure of older Americans from the workforce. Our program recruits, trains and deploys older adults to serve in the Early Childhood Field in the state of Colorado. Visit below for more information.

https://earlychildhoodservicecorps.org/

Upper Arkansas Wilderness Volunteer: GARNA’s Upper Arkansas Wilderness Volunteer’s mission is to assist the Leadville and Salida Ranger Districts in managing and protecting wilderness and back country areas. Among other tasks, UAWV volunteers hike trails, engage visitors and report trail problems, check and maintain trail and trail head signs, locate, inventory and, where appropriate, eliminate backcountry campsites, assist with special U.S.F.S. projects and do trail clearing and tread maintenance. Visit below for more information.

https://garna.org/upper-arkansas-wilderness-volunteers/

Intergenerational Taskforce: Due you enjoy being around people of all ages? Consider joining a group that plans, implements, and promotes intergenerational opportunities throughout Chaffee County. Reach out to Janine Pryor at janinepryor75@gmail.com to learn more.

The Boys and Girls Club: https://www.bgcchaffee.org/volunteer

We love our volunteers! They give us vital support and show our kids the value of community service. Volunteering your time for just an hour or two a week can make a big difference to the kids in our Clubs. We are always looking for both individuals and groups to offer their time, talent, energy and skills. Whether you want to help with homework, share a hobby or craft, play board games, or do sports, we have the right opportunity for you. To learn more, call 719-539-9500!

Miles of Smiles Salida- MoS’s mission is to provide an avenue for older adults to experience life riding in nature and outside the confines of their older adult facilities by being a passenger on a trishaw piloted by our trained cyclists. Become a trained pilot today! email mbischoff@chaffeecounty.org for more information.

Connecting Frequencies Radio Show- Join the best local radio show on Khen radio. Share your favorite music with someone of a different generation and let the stories and fun unfold! email: mbischoff@chaffeecounty.org for more information.

Congregate Meal Volunteers-Support Local Older Adults

Looking for a rewarding, hands-on way to give back? Join our team of volunteers helping serve nutritious meals to older adults in Chaffee County. You’ll help prepare, serve, and share meals in a friendly, social setting — supporting about 60 older adults each week. 

Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Training Provided: All training and on-site support

We’re looking for 10–15 volunteers who enjoy teamwork, conversation, and making mealtime brighter for our seniors. email Robin at: robin.olson@uaacog.com

Chaffee County Veterans Service Office is looking for volunteers to drive veterans to VA medical appointments in Denver, Aurora, Alamosa, Grand Junction, Pueblo, Colorado Springs and other cities.
Volunteers drive veterans to medical appointments in VA vans. Drivers must complete a government application and pass a VA physical and background check.
If interested, please call the Chaffee County Veterans Service Transportation coordinator at (719) 593-3803.

Mentoring-Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders The impact of a mentoring relationship for a young person is far-reaching and notably promotes leadership, volunteerism, and improved attendance at school, fostering the likelihood of becoming a mentor!
Mentors come from many backgrounds and life experiences and they find fulfillment in giving back to their communities by making a difference in the life of another.​ Modeled after Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Chaffee County Mentors connects adult mentors with youth and serves as positive role models, supporters, and advocates. Honestly, it’s hard for us to visualize a more noble pursuit. Being a mentor is an awesome responsibility and not surprisingly, we expect our mentors will have a genuine interest in young people, participate in pre-match screening and training, and commit to the program for at least one year.

Mentors and their mentees have the opportunity to participate in monthly group activities and other structured benefits throughout the Chaffee County area. In addition to mentors, volunteers are always needed to support group activities. Contact Kenny Wilcox, kwilcox@chaffeecounty.org or 719-530-2581 to learn more about our Mentor Programs.