Boulder County government has a wide range of one-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities depending on your areas of interest.
Boulder County Volunteer Opportunities
Boulder County 2024 Volunteers Recognized During National Volunteer Week
In celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 21-27), Boulder County Volunteer Program Enrichment Awards recognized seven volunteers who made noteworthy contributions to the county and awarded $1,000 to each of the six programs. 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:
Mobility for All
Volunteer Ambassador Program
Community Planning & Permitting/Transportation Planning
Colorado Master Gardener
Parks and Open Space/CSU Extension Office
Volunteer Victim Assistance Program
Boulder County Sheriff’s Office
Medicare Counseling Program
Area Agency on Aging
4-H Youth Development Program
Parks and Open Space/CSU Extension 4-H
Robotics Team Mentors
Housing & Human Services/Casa de la Esperanza
All Volunteer Opportunities
One-Time Opportunities
| Position Title | Category | Project Date |
|---|---|---|
| Limber Pine Planting Event | Open Space, Environment, and Gardening | 04/27/2024 9:00 am |
| Limber Pine Planting Event | Open Space, Environment, and Gardening | 05/04/2024 9:00 am |
| Limber Pine Planting Event | Open Space, Environment, and Gardening | 05/11/2024 9:00 am |
Ongoing Opportunities
| Position Title | Category | Time Commitment & Minimum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) Produce Delivery Volunteer | Human Services and Public Health | Up to 4 hours/week for 20 weeks from early June-mid October. Must be 21 or older. |
| Internship – Behavioral Health Assistance Program – Apply now! | Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Human Services and Public Health | 10 hours min per week - 21 years old |
| Volunteer for Resident Services Youth Program | Human Services and Public Health | Minimal of 2 hours per week. Must be at least 21 years or older. Availability on Tuesdays, Wednesday, or Thursday from 4-6pm. |
| Re-entry Specialist intern – undergrad senior or grad student – Opioid Abuse Program – Boulder County Jail | Criminal Justice and Public Safety | 12-15 hours per week, 9-month minimum, one-year preferred. Unpaid internship. |
| Volunteer Long Term Care Ombudsman | Human Services and Public Health | 15 hours/month, minimum 1 year commitment. 21 years of age. |
| Restorative Justice Facilitator | Criminal Justice and Public Safety | One year commitment to volunteer and attend monthly team meetings. Minimum age 16. |
| Academic Tutors for Casa de la Esperanza Learning Center | Human Services and Public Health | Minimal of 2 hours per week per semester (Fall & Spring) to maximum of 20 hours per week. Must be at least 15 years old. |
| Victim Witness Volunteer Advocate | Criminal Justice and Public Safety | One year commitment to volunteer at least one day per week. Minimum age: 21. |
| Community Protection Division – General Volunteer | Criminal Justice and Public Safety | Minimum 16-20 hours/month, minimum 1 year commitment, 18 years of age |
| Community Protection Division – Bilingual Presenter | Criminal Justice and Public Safety | Minimum 16-20 hours/month, minimum 1 year commitment, 18 years of age |
| Healthy Food Access Driver | Human Services and Public Health | Mondays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. year-round, as Volunteer's Schedule Permits |
| INTERNSHIP-GENERATIONS Cohort Leader | Human Services and Public Health | 10-20 hours/week (Flexible, dependent upon needs of youth, intern, and supervisor) |
| GENERATIONS Volunteer or Intern | Human Services and Public Health | Anywhere from 4 to 15 hours/week, dependent on individual internship requirements, if any. Evenings during the academic school year, most commonly 4-7p.m on Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday in Boulder County (Boulder, Longmont, Lafayette). Other weeknights/weekends as needed for additional events. |
| Graphic Arts/Dog interaction/Art/Special Activities- 1 hour per week – Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC)-Boulder | Criminal Justice and Public Safety | Must be 21 years old to apply. Approximately 1 hour per week for nine months. |
| Volunteer Ranger Corps | Open Space, Environment, and Gardening | Volunteers are required to patrol 24 hours annually and commit to participate in program for at least two consecutive years. Must be 18 years or older. |
| Victim Advocates | 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 Leader/Coach | Human Services and Public Health | Classes meet weekly for six to eight weeks. Each class meets from one to two and a half hours each. Volunteers must attend a program specific training, occasional volunteer meetings and an annual training on elder rights. One-year commitment to teach at least one six- or eight-week workshop. 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. |
| Mining Museum Guide | Open Space, Environment, and Gardening | Approximately 6 to 8 hours per month, depending on museum. New volunteers must attend a training. Must be at least 15 years old. |
| 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. |
| Life Skills, Parenting, Communication Instructors, Jail Education and Transition (JET) Program | Criminal Justice and Public Safety | Must be 21 years old to apply. Negotiable days and weekly hours depending on availability of classrooms. One year commitment. |
| 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. |
Detailed Annual Update
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.
Policies
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.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
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.