The Douglas County Volunteer Coalition is a group of organizations dedicated to promoting volunteerism and collaborations within the community.
- Are you an individual who is warm, caring and receives satisfaction from helping others?
- Do you like to help children, the elderly, donate clerical and/or organizational skills?
- Do you possess a talent that you are willing to share?
If your answer is "yes," review the list of agencies' volunteer needs, check an individual website that interests you, or give the contact person a call to learn more about enjoying a meaningful experience while making a difference in your community.
Fulfilling the organization's need for assistance, an individual's need for help and the volunteer's need for satisfaction in helping others.
To enjoy a successful volunteer experience, look for a good match of personalities with interests and expertise. With some agencies, training is required for maximum use of an individual's positive traits. Large agencies provide a variety of tasks for the volunteer; smaller agencies offer the advantage of a more personal touch.
Volunteer Organizations
Douglas County Volunteer Coalition
The Douglas County Volunteer Coalition is a group of organizations dedicated to promoting volunteerism and collaborations within the community. Contact: Douglas County Adult Services at 303.660.7519
Advocates for Children
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are trained volunteers from the community who speak up for the best interests of children in the courtroom. CASAs are appointed to a case by a judge and the volunteer's goal is to provide a carefully researched background of the child, as well as information based on an investigation of the child's current needs, to help the Court make a sound decision about the child's future. For more information please visit
www.adv4children.org or call 303.695.1882.
Castle Rock Civitan Club
Castle Rock Civitan Club is a service organization of men and women joining together to perform community service projects, provide opportunities for personal growth through education and teamwork, enjoy fellowship and sponsor and support programs which help children and adults with developmental disabilities and special needs. For more information visit www.civitan.net/castlerock or call 303.663.1721.
Castle Rock Senior Center
CRSC is a place where people like to be! The Center offers a variety of volunteering opportunities from receptionists, shuttle drivers, sports leagues, activity set-up and clean-up to helping with fundraising events in the community. Volunteering at CRSC is a very fun and rewarding experience. For more information visit www.castlerockseniorcenter.org or call 303.688.9498.
Douglas County Educational Foundation
DCEF is comprised of volunteers whose commitment of time and resources has contributed $2 million to educational programs and projects! The Foundation is looking for help with special fundraising events such as our Golf Tournament, the Apple Awards Dinner, ill the Gap, and more. Clerical help with date entry, mailings and the newsletter is also needed. Students are welcome to volunteer. For more information visit www.dcefcolorado.org or call 303.387.0504.
Douglas County Extension
The mission of Extension is to provide information and education, and encourage the application of research-based knowledge in response to local, state and national issues affecting individuals, youth, families, agricultural enterprises and communities of Colorado. They are successful in this endeavor due to the large number of volunteers that provide expertise, guidance, support and time to Douglas County 4-H youth, help with the County fair and the Master Gardner program. Visit www.coopext.colostate.edu/douglas/ for more information or call 720.733.6940 ext. 4820.
Douglas County Libraries
Volunteers play an important role in the development and growth of Douglas County Libraries. You help us achieve our mission of providing resources for learning and leisure to build communities and improve lives in Douglas County. There are many rewarding and fulfilling volunteer opportunities at all of our libraries in Douglas County. Call 303.688.7635 or visit www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
Douglas County School District
DCSD volunteers are invested in our community's children and their education. Volunteers bring their own life experiences into the classroom and enrich the lives of our students and staff each day. Opportunities include: classroom assistance, library/media center support, project assistance, tutoring - one-on-one or small group, special enrichment activities, school support activities, administrative support. For a community volunteer application contact the volunteer coordinator at the individual schools. For more information visit www.dcsdk12.org or call 303.387.9382.
Douglas / Elbert Task Force
We need more volunteers now than we have since we were founded in 1984. The Task Force assisted more than 2,000 people in 1997. In 2005, we assisted more than 11,000 Douglas County people in need, a 550 percent increase in less than 10 years. The Task Force could not operate without volunteers. Many more are needed to keep up with the ever-increasing need to assist our community. For more information visit www.DETaskForce.org or call 303.688.1114.
Girl Scouts of Colorado
Adult Girl Scout volunteers make a difference in so many way, whether you have an hour, a day or more to give. Our volunteers are women and men, 18 and older. No experience is required, all training is provided. If you weren't a Girl Scout growing up, now is your change to join! Today's Girl Scouts offers girls and adults more choices and reasons than ever before to join our affordable leadership experience. For more information visit www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org or call 303.778.8774.
Highlands Ranch Metro District
The Metro District offers a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the year. They include outdoor improvement projects, helping at community events, serving as a Metro District Park Hosts and more. We appreciate the work and dedication of our volunteers and encourage you to give back to your community. For more information visit www.highlandsranch.org or call 720.240.4909.
HorsePower Inc. of Castle Rock
Volunteering at HorsePower is an incredible and rewarding opportunity. It is much more than giving of your time, it is being a part of a child's life. The volunteers at HorsePower are the backbone to our program. Come and be part of our volunteer team. For more information visit www.coloradohorsepower.org or call 303.881.2344.
Parker Chamber of Commerce
The Parker Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of volunteer opportunities from special events to office assistance. This is a great way to know what's going on in your community and meet lots of people. For more information visit www.parkerchamber.com or call 303.841.2468.
Volunteers of America: RSVP
VOA offers volunteer opportunities for individual 55 and better in areas of education, environment and housing, public safety, community and economic development, homeland security, health and human services and disaster preparedness. For more information visit www.voacolorado.org/Programs/RSVP or call 303.297.0408.
The Wildlife Experience
Volunteers help instill a respect for habitat and wildlife and inspire efforts to conserve through educational, interactive and entertaining experiences. The Globeology docent position includes helping with fish feeding the Coral Reef, sharing biofacts in the Artic Tundra and presenting daily public programs. Other up front opportunities are school tour guide, special events and more. For more information visit www.thewildlifeexperience.org or call 720.488.3318.
Women's Crisis & Family Outreach Center
We provide programs and services for families in our community affected by domestic violence. Volunteers are essential in our rapidly expanding organization and contribute greatly to our success. Assistance is currently needed in community outreach, fundraising, events, administrative support, shelter, legal advocacy, and speaker's bureau. All volunteers are required to read the WCFOC handbook and attend one quarterly orientation. For more information please visit www.twcfoc.org or call 303-688-1094.