St. Joseph’s Veteran Center
All Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older.
Tutors
computer/resume writing/interviewing/math
Nurse practitioners/teaching nurses/dieticians
Instructors, in the area of: investing, stock market, savings, etc.
Housekeeper/Listener/Mentor (Light work)
available 1 day a week, 11am-1 or 2pm to assist with clean-up and basically, hang out with vet residents. This individual must be kind, yet willing and able to establish boundaries
Samaritan House
All Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older.
Volunteers are not needed on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day.
Adult Groups may be needed on Saturdays/Sundays during the holiday season~
1-2ppl are needed (Saturdays or Sundays) to help make food baskets. This will be a routine monthly volunteer opportunity.
Floor buffers are needed to shine up our floors! This is an on-going position. (IDEALLY either Saturday OR Sunday from 8am-12noon; however, due to our URGENT need, scheduling is flexible)
URGENT
Tour Guides: Ideal for existing volunteers who can serve 1-2x a month.
Volunteer Needed to maintain Samaritan House Donor Wall Plaques.
(Once every OTHER month. For more information or additional questions, contact Joey Kerns at jkerns@ccdenver.org or 303.294.0241- ext. 1037)
Table Companions
Sit and visit with residents while eating a meal
If interested: Contact Father Michael 303-996-6044
Kitchen Servers:
Lunch (11am-12noon)
(2 ppl needed) every OTHER Wed
(1-2 ppl) every Thursday
Dinner (4:30-7pm)
call or email for current needs
Employment Resource Center:
12-4pm Room Monitors (M, Tues, Thur)
Also Needed:
2-3 volunteers to assist with administrative support, filing, light clerical work and assisting residents with computer use, as well as assisting staff in monitoring the facility. The ideal times are from 1-5 pm or 6-9 pm Monday through Friday, days and hours flexible to meet the convenience of the volunteer.
Clothing Room volunteer
(1-2ppl needed) WEEKLY on Monday nights from 7-8pm
((1 additional person) Weekly on Friday Nt.
(1 person) ON CALL SUB to volunteer in Clothing Rm (as needed, 7-8p)
1 person needed WEEKLY on Tuesdays from 10am-1pm to make hygiene bags for our residents.<URGENT>
Front Desk Volunteers
answer phones, help residents with mail/sack lunches, hand out supplies, assist with SH Orientation (at times)
Monday 8:30am-1pm or *2-6pm
Wednesday 8:30am-1pm or *2pm-6pm
Thursday *2-3pm (weekly)
First Thurs of EACH month: 3-5pm
Friday 2-6pm
Saturday 12noon-4
*2-3pm is strictly phone duty (note on Mon/Weds, shift can be split up)
Levels Coach (additional training required)
A 2 hour shift would be preferred, any day except Sunday
One to 4 shifts per month
Involves: Direct contact with residents -ability to act as both mentor and coach while guiding residents toward sustainable employment, mental perseverance and benefit acquisition
Requires: Attention to detail, dealing with facts, good personal boundaries
(2 ppl needed)
Case Aide (additional training required)
3 hour shift: Daytime-Any day Monday through Saturday
Involves: Direct contact with residents and ability to elicit personal information from reluctant clients
Desirable Background: Nursing/mental health/social services, ideal for retired RN, counselor/therapist, etc
(1 additional person needed)
**Teachers Needed**
We have several schedules open for teachers: we ask for 1-2 hours either once a week, twice a month or once a month. Times can be in the morning, afternoon or evening. We are focusing on Community Life Skills (CLS) classes –classes that focus on skill building, information dispersal and even hobby oriented like a crocheting class. We ask interested individuals to inquire about current class openings, but we especially welcome suggestions from individuals with a specific skill-set or knowledge-base for potential classes. Suggestions will be accepted based on merit and staff will work with potential teachers to come up with a class concept and structure.
Involves: Teaching a class size of approx 3-20ppl for 30-60 minutes. Desirable background: History or interest in teaching, public speaking, or an applicable skill-set or knowledge-base.
Family Floor/Playroom & Computer Lab:
Computer Lab, 6-7pm and Playroom 6-8pm*(weekdays)*can work 1-2 hours
Can work either lab and playroom OR both. We require that all volunteers who serve on the Family Floor are reliable.
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There is a need for volunteers in the playroom at the following times: Weeknights Monday-Friday 6-8p. Most playroom volunteers commit to one night a week for 1-2 hours. There is also a need for computer lab volunteers during the week from 6-8p, along with homework helpers on Wed nts from 7-8pm.
FATHER ED JUDY HOUSE
Groups needed MONTHLY to come in and celebrate birthdays
Responsibilities include: bringing in games, small gifts, etc. and celebrate our youth! :)
Childcare Support
Monday or Thursday nt, each week from: 6:15-7:45pm
Assist the children’s coordinator with childcare and children’s activities while mothers attend required house meetings, support groups, and life skills classes. A desire for hands-on experience with children is vital to our childcare supporters. There are several evenings each week when mothers at the Fr. Ed Judy House have required group meetings, and childcare is needed during those times. Childcare volunteers work with the Children’s Coordinator doing fun activities with the kids. Activities often involve playing outside, art projects, reading, and games. Groups usually last one hour.
(NO VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT FEJH AT THIS TIME 9.27.08)
Volunteer Coordinator: Jeanie Berzinskas
Volunteers needed to assist with child care during program meetings. Must be at least 18 years of age.
1st Thursday from 6-8 pm in Bennett
2nd Monday from 5-7 pm in Lakewood
2nd Tuesday from 6-8 pm in Castle Rock
2nd Thursday from 6-8 pm in Golden
3rd Wednesday from 5-7 pm in Aurora
Volunteer Coordinator: Kerry Blacker 303-742-0823 ext 2046
Catholic Charities Mulroy Senior Center has a lot to offer volunteers. You will have the chance to work with a diverse group of active, friendly, and fun seniors in a relaxed environment. Volunteer duties can be varied include some light food preparation, calling Bingo, helping to lead low-impact exercise, answering the phone, or picking up donations. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator listed above for more information.
Youth Services (Urgent Need)
Mentor/Tutor/Homework Helper
Volunteer Coordinator for the Mentoring/Tutoring Program: Eric Hicks 303-742-0823, ext. 2074
Do you enjoy working with children? Make a difference in the life of a child (4th-6th grade) as a mentor/tutor/homework helper! Due to the nature of the work, we require that volunteers who serve in our program commit to 1 day (same day each week) per week, for one hour at a time (available times will fall between 9am-4pm on weekdays and will be determined in collaboration between the mentor and program coordinator) for a minimum of 1 year. *Volunteers who serve as mentors/homework helpers must be 18 years of age or older and must participate in a background check. To apply, please request a “Volunteer Information Packet,” at the contact information above.
Decorators and Bulletin Board Creators
Please contact Andy Keiser at 720.424.1342 or by email at akeiser@ccdenver.org.
Catholic Charities’ Rishel Beacon Neighborhood Center is looking for some volunteers to help us prepare for the beginning of our tenth anniversary year! The Rishel Beacon Neighborhood Center is a comprehensive neighborhood center serving Denver’s Athmar Park and Valverde communities with adult education, enriching and fun after school programming and resource referral. We are in need of a few creative minds to create inspiring bulletin boards and decorate our spaces around the school and office. Help us add some energy to our environment!