Amended fire restrictions: Stage 1 fire restrictions in western Boulder County. Fire restrictions rescinded in eastern Boulder County.

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Boulder County 2024 Volunteers Recognized During National Volunteer Week

In celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 21-27), Boulder County Volunteer Program Enrichment Awards recognized seven volunteers who made noteworthy contributions to the county and awarded $1,000 to each of the six programs. Volunteer managers countywide were invited to nominate volunteers, and a selection committee chose the following seven to be recognized for their contributions and awarded funding:

Jenn Ochs
Mobility for All Volunteer Ambassador Program
Community Planning & Permitting/Transportation Planning

Patty Rhodes
Colorado Master Gardener
Parks & Open Space/CSU Extension Office

Volunteer Victim Assistance Program
Boulder County Sheriff’s Office

Matt Henderson
Medicare Counseling Program
Area Agency on Aging

4-H Junior Market Livestock Sales
4-H Youth Development Program
Parks & Open Space/CSU Extension 4-H

Casa de la Esparanza
Robotics Team Mentors
Housing & Human Services/Casa de la Esperanza

All Volunteer Opportunities

One-Time Opportunities

Position Title Category Project Date
Native Shrub Planting Open Space, Environment, and Gardening 10/26/2024 9:00 am
Halloween Trail Work Open Space, Environment, and Gardening 10/26/2024 11:30 am

Ongoing Opportunities

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.