Boulder County Volunteer Opportunities
Boulder County government has a wide range of one-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities depending on your areas of interest.
Volunteer Categories
All Current Volunteer Opportunities
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Human Services and Public Health
Parks & Open Space
Specific Programs
Adopt-A-County Road
Adopt-a-Trail or Park
Advisory Boards and Committees
Justice System Volunteer Program
Public Health Volunteers
Sheriff’s Office Volunteers
Boulder County Volunteers Recognized During National Volunteer Week 2026
In celebration of National Volunteer Week, April 19-25, 2026, five individuals and two teams were recognized as part of Boulder County’s Volunteer Program Enrichment Awards. Volunteer managers countywide were invited to nominate volunteers who made noteworthy contributions to their programs in 2025. A selection committee chose the following volunteers to be recognized and awarded $900 each in funding for their programs.
Denice Walker
Mobility for All Ambassador
Community Planning & Permitting
Claudia Romans
Volunteer SHIP Medicare Counselor
Boulder County Area Agency on Aging
Mary Pierce and Team
Miles of Smiles
Housing
Dave Fletcher
Volunteer Naturalist
Parks & Open Space
Grant Tjetje
Volunteer Ranger
Parks & Open Space
Petrea Mah
Master Gardener
Parks & Open Space – CSU Extension Office
Victim/Witness Advocate Team
District Attorney’s Office
All Volunteer Opportunities
One-Time Opportunities
Position Title
Category
Project Date
National Public Lands Day Trail Work
Open Space, Environment, and Gardening
09/26/2026 10:00 am
Ongoing Opportunities
Position Title
Category
Time Commitment and Minimum Age
Public Health Works Program Volunteer
4+ hours a week
Mobility for All Ambassador Program
Volunteer Ambassadors are expected to volunteer 5 hours of their time per month and ideally participate for at least one full year. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Community Corrections Admin Intern or Volunteer – Unpaid
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
10-20 hrs/wk negotiable for a minimum of 9 months. Must be at least 21 years of age to apply. This position is open until filled.
Volunteer for Resident Services Youth Program
Housing
Volunteers will assist with seasonal parties, craft activities, educational classes, and tutoring sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from 4 PM to 6 PM.
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
Housing
Minimal of 2 hours per week per semester (Fall & Spring) to maximum of 20 hours per week. Must be at least 15 years old.
Community Protection Division – General Volunteer
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Minimum 16-20 hours/month, minimum 1 year commitment, 18 years of age
Victim Witness Volunteer Advocate
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
One year commitment to volunteer at least one day per week. Minimum age: 21.
Healthy Food Access Driver
Food Services
Mondays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. year-round, as Volunteer's Schedule Permits
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.
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
Older Adult Support
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.
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.
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Boulder County Volunteer Opportunities
Boulder County government has a wide range of one-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities depending on your areas of interest.
Volunteer Categories
All Current Volunteer Opportunities
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Human Services and Public Health
Parks & Open Space
Specific Programs
Adopt-A-County Road
Adopt-a-Trail or Park
Advisory Boards and Committees
Justice System Volunteer Program
Public Health Volunteers
Sheriff’s Office Volunteers
Boulder County Volunteers Recognized During National Volunteer Week 2026
In celebration of National Volunteer Week, April 19-25, 2026, five individuals and two teams were recognized as part of Boulder County’s Volunteer Program Enrichment Awards. Volunteer managers countywide were invited to nominate volunteers who made noteworthy contributions to their programs in 2025. A selection committee chose the following volunteers to be recognized and awarded $900 each in funding for their programs.
Denice Walker
Mobility for All Ambassador
Community Planning & Permitting
Claudia Romans
Volunteer SHIP Medicare Counselor
Boulder County Area Agency on Aging
Mary Pierce and Team
Miles of Smiles
Housing
Dave Fletcher
Volunteer Naturalist
Parks & Open Space
Grant Tjetje
Volunteer Ranger
Parks & Open Space
Petrea Mah
Master Gardener
Parks & Open Space – CSU Extension Office
Victim/Witness Advocate Team
District Attorney’s Office
All Volunteer Opportunities
One-Time Opportunities
Position Title
Category
Project Date
Rush Skeletonweed Pull
Open Space, Environment, and Gardening
09/25/2026 9:00 am
National Public Lands Day Trail Work
Open Space, Environment, and Gardening
09/26/2026 10:00 am
Ongoing Opportunities
Position Title
Category
Time Commitment and Minimum Age
Public Health Works Program Volunteer
4+ hours a week
Mobility for All Ambassador Program
Volunteer Ambassadors are expected to volunteer 5 hours of their time per month and ideally participate for at least one full year. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Community Corrections Admin Intern or Volunteer – Unpaid
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
10-20 hrs/wk negotiable for a minimum of 9 months. Must be at least 21 years of age to apply. This position is open until filled.
Volunteer for Resident Services Youth Program
Housing
Volunteers will assist with seasonal parties, craft activities, educational classes, and tutoring sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from 4 PM to 6 PM.
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
Housing
Minimal of 2 hours per week per semester (Fall & Spring) to maximum of 20 hours per week. Must be at least 15 years old.
Community Protection Division – General Volunteer
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Minimum 16-20 hours/month, minimum 1 year commitment, 18 years of age
Victim Witness Volunteer Advocate
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
One year commitment to volunteer at least one day per week. Minimum age: 21.
Healthy Food Access Driver
Food Services
Mondays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. year-round, as Volunteer's Schedule Permits
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.
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
Older Adult Support
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.
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.
