Volunteer Opportunities

WARREN VILLAGE,  a temporary home for single parents at 1300 Gilpin, needs volunteers to work in its Holiday Shop beginning November 28.   Donations of toys, gifts for teens, and gifts for the parents as well as wrapping paper are needed.   Call 303-320-5032 or www.warrenvillage.org.

TUTOR DOCTOR with seven franchises from Ft. Collins to Castle Rock is looking for tutors.   The tutor works as an independent contractor with a range in pay from $18-22 per session. See www.tutoringsouthdenver.com or contact Dave Thompson at 303-834-1008 or dthompson@tutordoctor.com.

BOULDER COUNTY CARECONNECT, a medical mobility program  needs volunteers to promote and provide security, comfort and independence  for seniors.   Contact Elizabeth Hale at  303-443-1933 X407 or see www.careconnectbc.org.

SALVATION ARMY:  The Englewood Food Bank urgently needs helping hands to fill and give out food boxes one day per week on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from 12:00 to 4:00.  The location is 3460 S. Sherman #202.  Contact Pat Lemster at 303-761-6111.

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA:  Hundreds of volunteers are used to aid seniors through their various programs including Meals on Wheels, home repair programs, and Rake up Colorado in which 400 volunteers rake leaves in the metro area.   Call 303-297-0408 or see www.voacolorado.org.

OMAR D BLAIR K-8 CHARTER SCHOOL: If you are a retired teacher interested in volunteering a few hours a week then Omar D. Blair K-8 Charter School would love to hear from you.   Please contact School Counselor, Casie Witte (303-371-9570, x1112), if you are interested in mentoring an Omar D. Blair student in need of academic and/or social emotional support.   We are located at 4905 Cathay St., Denver, CO 80249 in Green Valley Ranch.