Volunteer
Boulder County Volunteer Opportunities
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.
