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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 ...
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The Volunteer Connect Douglas County (VCDC) website was implemented in 2013 by the Partnership of Douglas County Governments with the mission to connect volunteers with organizations in Douglas County. To date an astounding 15,000+ volunteers have registered through the online ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader.  Millions of Americans honor Dr. King by contributing their time, ...
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Rob S. is currently volunteering with Soccer and Unified Basketball and Highlands Ranch Community Association is certainly lucky to have him! He has been a volunteer with Therapeutic Recreation (TR) for the past 5 years and has brought much to ...
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A special shout out to all the volunteers who shared their time, heart and talents in 2020! Thank you for making such a positive difference in our community. Happy holidays to you and yours. Be safe and stay connected! ...
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Family Volunteer Day is a day of service that demonstrates and celebrates the power of families who volunteer together, supporting their neighborhoods, communities and the world. Created by Points of Light in 1991, Family Volunteer Day is held annually the ...
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Elizabeth is a familiar face around Therapeutic Recreation at Highlands Ranch Community Association. She started attending with her mom in 2014 and really enjoyed helping out with the program. When she was old enough, she began to volunteer on her ...
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National Make a Difference Day is an annual community service event which is held on the fourth Saturday in October. Join many volunteers across the country on October 24, 2020 with a common mission to improve the lives of others ...
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The Volunteer Connect Douglas County (VCDC) online resource was introduced in 2015 by the Partnership of Douglas County Governments. VCDC is an interactive website that connects Douglas County based non-profit organizations in need of volunteers with individuals, families, and groups ...
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Every year, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) awards the Americanism Medal to a naturalized citizen who has demonstrated an outstanding integrity, trustworthiness, and patriotism. This year, DCL Adult Literacy Program volunteer Virginia Cox has earned this award. Virginia ...
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September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance is the culmination of efforts, originally launched in 2002 that promotes community service on 9/11 as an annual and forward-looking tribute to the 9/11 victims, survivors, and those who rose up in ...
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The Help & Hope Center Task Force in Castle Rock has many volunteer opportunities. Please consider helping the most vulnerable in our communities and match yourself or your family with an opportunity of interest by selecting "Volunteer Opportunities" in the ...
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They say, “many hands make light work.” That’s one of the reasons why the Town’s volunteer program is so important. Now, one of the Town’s most passionate volunteers is being honored with a Bench Dedication at Rock Park and the ...
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Jeff has been volunteering with Therapeutic Recreation since October, 2019. He coaches Soccer, Basketball, Unified Basketball, and assists with Sport Camps. Jeff was looking for a way to give back to the community when he saw our request for volunteers ...
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A huge Thank You to all the volunteers who are helping in their communities during the COVID19 pandemic. Thank you for making a positive difference in Douglas County! ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. Millions of Americans honor Dr. King by contributing their time, ...
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The Salvation Army is now a member of Volunteer Connect Douglas County and is actively posting volunteer opportunities! The Salvation Army is serving the community of Douglas County providing seasonal support and year round programs to those in need. Through ...
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National Make a Difference Day is an annual community service event which is held on the fourth Saturday in October. Join many volunteers across the country on October 26, 2019 with a common mission to improve the lives of others ...
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