The American Cancer Society Volunteer drivers also needed for Road to Recover Program, call for information.

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1 Volunteer Opportunities in the Pikes Peak region These agencies need volunteer help. First, contact your chosen agency to confirm that opportunities still exist, then inquire about date, requirements and commitment. VOLUNTEER MATCH WEBSITE Volunteermatch.org for current volunteer needs visit: ONGOING The Alzheimer s Association Volunteers needed for light office duties such as making copies and putting packets together, in our small office. A weekly commitment of 2-3 hours is required, during regular business hours. Training and support is provided; bcauldle@alz.org. Amblicab Volunteers needed as board members to help serve people with disabilities; , American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society Volunteer drivers also needed for Road to Recover Program, call for information. The American Numismatic Association Money Museum Docents needed to conduct tours for youth and adult groups. Good public speaking skills and an interest in currency and/or history is a plus; Andy, Another Life Foundation of Colorado Springs Volunteers needed to work with those battling with depression and suicidal behaviors: Arthritis Foundation Assistance League About 100 volunteers needed to support the league's programs, including Operation School Bell and Operation Can You Hear Me. Operation School Bell provides a new winter jacket, clothing and school supplies to needy schoolchildren ; Business of Art Center CAPS (Community Advancing Public Safety) Hosted by the City of Colorado Springs Police and Fire Departments. Volunteers, 18 and older, needed for internal operations and field locations; Catholic Charities of Central Colorado Marian House Soup Kitchen; Life Support Center; Family Literacy Project s English as a Second Language program; Life Connections Program; or Care and Share Food Bank Wanda Stanley, Cerebral Palsy Association of Colorado Springs Volunteers needed to fill positions on the Board of Directors. Send letter of interest to 1322 N. Academy Blvd., Suite 115. For information, call

2 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Volunteers who love animals and want to be part of connecting animals and people needed; or Child Nursery Centers , ext. 40. Children s Literacy Center or Circles of Support and Accountability Spend one hour per week for one year to mentor someone who committed a sexual crime as he/she assimilates back into community; Curt Colorado Springs Police Athletic League or The Colorado Springs Department of Corrections Sex Offender Registration Unit The Colorado Springs Police Department Volunteers needed for handicap parking enforcement, Spanish interpreters, senior victims advocates, chaplains, and clerical; Kathy Rowlands, or rowlanka@ci.colospgs.co.us. Colorado Springs Sister Cities International Helps school and nonprofit organizations of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia; Colorado Springs Therapeutic Riding Center at Mark Reyner Stables Volunteers needed to work with equine assisted therapy for children and adults with disabilities; , , Community Partnership for Child Development/Head Start Delberta Uvalle, , ext Crossfire Ministries Les or John, Disability Services of Colorado Volunteers needed for bingo fundraising sessions; or pslaton@disability-services.org. Diabetes Community Center Helping to transform lives of those touched by diabetes through education and support; or The District Attorney s Office Gwen Stein, or website at Doll Doctors Help refurbish gently used dolls and stuff animals for charities. Donations accepted: Pat Dinsmore, EF Foundation for Foreign Study Host an exchange student: or Earthseeds An environmental advocacy group; The El Paso County Sheriff s Office Volunteers needed for the Language Services Volunteer Unit and for the Sheriff s Citizen Patrol; Volunteer Program Coordinator at , shr.elpasoco.com. Energy Resource Center Volunteer electrician and painters needed; , Family Attachment Center Work with children with mental problem-attachment disorder;

3 Feed My Starving Children Volunteers needed to package meals to benefit needy children; Carrie Kintz, or First Visitor Provides home visits to families with newborns; English and Spanish speaking volunteers needed: or Freedom from Addictions Outreach Ruth, Friends of the Garden of the Gods Bonnie Frum, Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District Board of Director members needed; Girl Scouts Volunteers needed for summer day camp and troop leaders; Bertha Koch, , *Greccio Housing Volunteer painters, landscapers and more needed; *Habitat for Humanity *Ideal Support Services Volunteers needed to work with developmentally disabled people; or Interfaith Hospitality Network Volunteers needed to interact with homeless families as role models and advocates. Call Junior League of Colorado Springs Female volunteers needed; or KPC Kids Place A program of Pikes Peak Family Connections, is a crisis and respite nursery for children to age 5 who are at risk for abuse and neglect. Volunteers are needed to assist staff during days and evenings. Background checks are necessary and training is provided: or operations@pikespeakfamilyconnections.org. Leading with Love Volunteers needed to love and nurture a puppy who will become a guide dog for the blind; leadingwithlove@hotmail.com. Manna Ministries Food Pantry Pam, The McAllister House Museum Memorial s Volunteer Services Department Memories in the Making A program of the Alzheimer s Association, needs art class facilitators: Martha, Miramont Castle Volunteers needed for housekeeping and with the Sawyer and Garstin collection; Mountain Community Transportation for Seniors One Nation Walking Together An organization that helps American Indians living in the poorest areas in the United States:

4 Open Bible Medical Clinic Serving adults who are uninsured or low-income with medical care: Pam, Operation Christmas Child Year-round project of Samaritan s Purse to help children overseas with school supplies, toys, necessity items and letter of encouragement; Sheila Cain, or PEAK Parent Center Helps families and children with disabilities. Volunteers needed for answering phones and general office support; or volunteer@peakparent.org. Pikes Peak Blues Community Volunteers needed to support events and educational activities; or Pikes Peak Chapter of the American Red Cross Pikes Peak Historical Street Railway Foundation Volunteers needed for various administrative positions; The Pikes Peak Library District , ext Pikes Peak Workforce Center Volunteers with professional backgrounds in HR, hiring managers or recruiters to conduct one-on-one resume review and mock interviewing needed; Play Date Behav ioral Inter ven tions Provides intervention to children with autism and other disabilities; Eric Boggs, or *Project Angel Heart Volunteer delivery drivers needed to bring meals to those homebound by serious illnesses; Ronald McDonald House of Southern Colorado Volunteers needed to staff our house at 311 N. Logan, as well as the Ronald McDonald Family Rooms at Memorial Central and St. Francis Medical Center; Ronda at or ronda@rmhcsoutherncolorado.org. Safe Passage Volunteers needed to assist greeting families. Safe Passage is focused on providing a friendly and neutral environment for the investigation of child sexual assault cases; Debbie Smith, or Debbie@safepassagecac.org. The Salvation Army Go online or call for volunteer opportunities: School District 11 GrandFriends Retirees and senior citizens needed to provide academic assistance to students in grades K-12 and adult education; Mary Beth Williams, Special Kids Special Families - Supporting youth and adults with developmental disabilities and special needs; volunteer coordinator at , ext. 20 or sksf@sksfcolorado.org. *Springs Rescue Mission Various volunteer opportunities available; or TESSA An agency that assists victims of domestic violence: Jody Petry, at or jpetry@tessacs.org.. USO- United Service Organizations Greeters needed at USO Fort Carson; Phil Martinez, , pmartinez@uso.org or

5 VisionQuest Alliance A service provider for Christian ministries: or Wild Forever Foundation A wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and education organization; or *Women Build Men and women volunteers needed Saturdays to help build the Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity Women Build Home. No construction experience needed; Jenny, or jenny@pikespeakhabitat.org. Zach s Place A respite/child care center that serves children with disabilities and special needs; volunteer coordinator at , ext. 20 or sksf@sksfcolorado.org.

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