Boulder County government has a wide range of one-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities depending on your areas of interest.
Boulder County Volunteer Opportunities
Boulder County Volunteers Recognized During National Volunteer Week 2025
In celebration of National Volunteer Week, April 20-26, 2025, two individuals and five volunteer 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 2024. A selection committee chose the following volunteers to be recognized and awarded $900 each in funding for their programs.
John Schallau
Emergency Operations Center
Boulder County/City of Boulder Office of Disaster Management
Ellen Minick
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Boulder County Area Agency on Aging
Haley Wilson
Jail Education & Transition (JET) / Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program (COAP)
Justice System Volunteer Program (JSVP)
Laurie Bedford
Cultural History Programs
Parks & Open Space
Amy Iwata
Weed Warriors
Parks & Open Space
Dr. Seth Kramer
Healthy Louisville Kids Coalition
Public Health/HEAL Team
Nicole McGee
4-H Shooting Sports Council
Parks & Open Space/CSU Extension
All Volunteer Opportunities
One-Time Opportunities
| Position Title | Category | Project Date |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie Dog Fencing Project | Open Space, Environment, and Gardening | 07/19/2025 9:00 am |
| Trail Series: Heil Valley Ranch | Open Space, Environment, and Gardening | 07/23/2025 9:00 am |
| Heil Valley Ranch Trailside Clearing | Open Space, Environment, and Gardening | 07/25/2025 9:00 am |
| Trail Series: Heil Valley Ranch | Open Space, Environment, and Gardening | 07/30/2025 9:00 am |
| Heil Valley Ranch Trailside Clearing | Open Space, Environment, and Gardening | 08/01/2025 9:00 am |
Ongoing Opportunities
| Position Title | Category | Time Commitment and Minimum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Enteric Disease Epidemiology Internship | Human Services and Public Health | Minimum of 120 hours practicum Summer/Fall 2025, averaging 6-12 hours per week. Preference for applicants who would also commit to Capstone project with BCPH. |
| Men’s Support Group Facilitator- Boulder Jail JET program | Criminal Justice and Public Safety | 2 hours per week - 8-month min. commitment |
| Anger Management Facilitator – Jail clients JET Program | Criminal Justice and Public Safety | 2 hours per week - 6-month commitment |
| Volunteer Facilitator – Parenting from Jail | Criminal Justice and Public Safety | 2-3 hours per week, length of class time to be determined by the new coursework and volunteer |
| CAPSTONE PROJECT – Research & Planning – Racial and ethnic disparities analysis | Criminal Justice and Public Safety | 5-10 hours per week, depending on intern/volunteer |
| Substance Abuse Counselor grad student – Restoring Our Community (ROC) – unpaid internship | Criminal Justice and Public Safety | 9-12 months, 21 years old. At least 10 hours per week, some evenings are required. |
| Volunteer for Resident Services Youth Program | Human Services and Public Health | Volunteers will assist with seasonal parties, craft activities, educational classes, and tutoring sessions on Tuesdays 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 | Human Services and Public Health | Minimal of 2 hours per week per semester (Fall & Spring) to maximum of 20 hours per week. Must be at least 15 years old. |
| Victim Witness Volunteer Advocate | Criminal Justice and Public Safety | One year commitment to volunteer at least one day per week. Minimum age: 21. |
| Community Protection Division – General Volunteer | Criminal Justice and Public Safety | Minimum 16-20 hours/month, minimum 1 year commitment, 18 years of age |
| Healthy Food Access Driver | Human Services and Public Health | Mondays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. year-round, as Volunteer's Schedule Permits |
| GENERATIONS Volunteer or Intern | Human Services and Public Health | Anywhere from 4 to 15 hours/week, dependent on individual internship requirements, if any. Evenings during the academic school year (not summer), most commonly 4-7p.m on Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday in Boulder County (Boulder, Longmont, Lafayette). Other weeknights/weekends as needed for additional events. Please note: minimum age is 21 and driving/transportation is required. |
| Wellness Leader/Coach | Human Services and Public Health | 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. |
| 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. |
| Volunteer Visitor Program | Human Services and Public Health | Approximately 2 hrs/week for a minimum six month commitment. PLEASE NOTE: Volunteers must be at least 21 years old. |
| Medical Reserve Corps Clinical Volunteer | Human Services and Public Health | Varies, depending upon the emergency or event. Must be 18 years old to apply. |
| Left Hand Outdoor Challenge Program Leader | Open Space, Environment, and Gardening | Attend at least 50 percent of all activities from September through May. Must be at least 21 years of age. |
| 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. |
| Juvenile Assessment Center Staff Assistant Intern- Boulder | Criminal Justice and Public Safety | Must be 21 years old to apply. Two 4-hour shifts per week may include evenings and weekends, for 6- 9 months. Unpaid internship. |
| Jail Education and Transition Reentry Intern – Unpaid | Criminal Justice and Public Safety | 12-15 hours per week - 9-month minimum commitment. Min. age 21. |
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.