Thank you to all Volunteers!
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month and we celebrate those who dedicate their time to be stewards and leaders of our community through volunteerism. National Volunteer Appreciation Month also encompasses National Volunteer Week. This year, National Volunteer Week is celebrated April 15-21.
A special thank you to all the volunteers who make a positive difference in our communities by donating their time and talents.
“Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” –Author Unknown
Exceptional Volunteers at Parker Library
“Today was a busy day at the Parker Library! Our shelving staff was short-handed, and volume of books returned much higher than normal. Thanks to our volunteers Lindsay and Anson who worked so hard to shelve materials and keep us on track to finish our tasks. We could not manage without them! –Parker Library Supervisor
Welcome Rosie’s Ranch!
Rosie’s Ranch is a new member of Volunteer Connect Douglas County and is actively posting volunteer opportunities. Rosie’s Ranch is a non-profit therapeutic riding facility in Parker, Colorado for children with and without special needs. Volunteers are the backbone of the organization and help make it possible to provide riding lessons, summer camp and birthday party opportunities for children.
Their mission is to provide a family centered atmosphere where children with deafness or oral language challenges will expand their listening, verbal & reading skills by engaging in activities with horses under the guidance of a highly trained and qualified staff.
Perhaps you’re a teacher off for the summer or you have a passion for horsemanship,
horse anatomy, and working with children. Maybe you’re looking to complete your
high school community service hours for graduation requirements. Match your passion
with one of the many volunteer opportunities at Rosie’s Ranch and make a difference
in your community.
To learn more about Rosie’s Ranch and their volunteer opportunities click here.
Escape Room at DCL
Volunteers are a key ingredient to the success of the Escape Room at DCL! The Castle Rock library will be hosting an Escape Room for the community called “Make Your Escape!” Gold lies at the altar of the Temple of the Serpent and Professor Triton went missing trying to find it. Participant teams will have timed entries to spend an hour trying to solve the mystery and if successful, claim their reward at the end.
Volunteers help the staff creators of this event by creating custom jungle decorations on a grand scale and by doing a trial of the Escape Room as a participant, working with other volunteers and staff members to find clues and solve the puzzles. They then provide valuable feedback so staff members can refine the experience for the real event on March 24th. On event day volunteers will transform a meeting room into a jungle and serve as costumed guides while library patrons test their powers of logic, deduction and observation in the Escape Room.
Volunteering with Douglas County Libraries provides myriad ways to get involved and have fun while supporting Douglas County Libraries’ mission to elevate the community by creating a love of reading, discovery and connection. Make your escape to the library and see what amazing discoveries await you! Click here to find volunteer opportunities at Douglas County Libraries.
Human Book Volunteer
Be a Human Book Volunteer at the Human Library™ event in September! Douglas County Libraries (DCL) is hosting a Human Library™ event that allows members of an increasingly-diverse community to volunteer by sharing their stories in an open and respectful manner to build compassion and understanding.
The Human Library™ is designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices and to provide inspiration through dialogue and sharing.
DCL is accepting volunteer applications from adults 18 and over who live or work in Douglas County and would like to share an aspect of their life experience with others in their community. The Human Library™ event will be held on September 23 at the Philip S. Miller Branch (Castle Rock) Douglas County Library. Register Here
Learn more about volunteering at an information session on Sunday March 18, from 1-3:30 pm at the Philip S. Miller Library. Or email HumanLibraryDCL@dclibraries.org.
National Achievement for Douglas County Libraries
It’s an exciting time for Douglas County Libraries (DCL)! The library district has been certified as a “Service Enterprise” by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service and founded by former President George H.W. Bush. As a member of the first cohort of organizations to be trained as a Service Enterprise in Colorado, DCL is the fifth organization in the state to receive this distinction and usage of the Service Enterprise certified seal.
High performing, Service Enterprise organizations commit to valuing volunteerism organization-wide, as part of a continuum of diverse community engagement. DCL sought this certification to more closely align their volunteers with their goals, and position themselves as an adaptable, sustainable and better resourced leader in the way they engage community members.
With this certification, DCL joins a prestigious group of nonprofits committed to excellence in volunteer engagement to drive positive change, improve lives, and strengthen the community.
Colo Agricultural Leadership Foundation
Do you love gardening and caring for livestock? Do you have a passion for connecting people to agriculture? Are you a retired teacher? Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) conducts educational programs for more than 3000 elementary school students each year and provides housing for 4-H and FFA livestock projects, and much more. There is always something to do at CALF’s Lowell Ranch in Castle Rock! Click here for Volunteer Opportunities
Neighbor Network is Moving
Neighbor Network serves as the Aging Resource Center for all of Douglas County and is in the process of relocating their office to accommodate the growing number of requests. You can still call to receive information and now you can visit their new office at 104 Fourth St. in Castle Rock and talk directly with a specialist. Learn more from Karie Erickson, Neighbor Network Executive Director
Volunteer opportunities at Neighbor Network contribute to the mission of helping seniors remain independent and stay in their homes. You will enjoy the flexibility each opportunity offers along with ongoing training and support. You can sign up for one hour a month or 100. If you’d like to make a difference in our community and connect with older adults, volunteer today! Volunteer opportunities.
American Cancer Society – Relay for Life Event
Relay For Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Love marketing and social media? Like to help distribute flyers throughout the community, recruit teams, assist with marketing, and work with cancer survivors? Volunteering as part of the Event Leadership Team allows you to help plan, promote and execute an event where cancer survivors are celebrated, loved ones are remembered, and the communities in South Metro Denver come together to fight back against cancer. There is a place for everyone to help! View volunteer opportunities here.
Animal Care at Zoology Foundation
Is caring for animals one of your passions? Zoology Foundation offers volunteer roles in animal care, education, and special events. Search volunteer opportunities by organization name or area(s) of interest
to find animal care opportunities in your community.
