Services: Career and pathway exploration, job search assistance, resume creation, skills training, mock interviews, resource equipment such as; phone, computer, fax, and printers. Spanish services.
Cost: Free
Eligibility: The client simply needs to create a profile on our website; https://myservices.connectingcolorado.gov/oneflow/rsitehome.aspx Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.
Services: If you’re looking to make an impact in your community, consider volunteering. Volunteers are essential to the success of the society’s events and programs, and the society is always in need of volunteers with a variety of skill sets, such as writing, research, data entry, museum staffing, and event planning. Scheduling is flexible, and no prior museum experience needed.
Cost: Free
Eligibility: None. Serves Garfield County.
Services: A youth-led and adult-supported program. It is for local high school and college students to tutor elementary students from all K-5th schools in Eagle County who may need academic assistance. Tutors create the academic lessons based on the students’ needs with a component of social-emotional curriculum. The goal is to individually increase these students’ academic levels. In addition, tutors are also working to assist the students’ parents in learning how to do this work with their kids on their own in the future. It is a generational program, which makes it unique from other tutoring programs. See website for volunteer and registration information. Spanish services.
Cost: Free
Eligibility: Elementary and Middle school students in Eagle County.
Services: English language classes, citizenship exam preparation, basic computer skills classes, basic math, reading and writing classes, and experiential workshops. All are offered in small groups or one-on-one settings. Spanish services.
Volunteers: All of our volunteers who work with students must be at least 18 years old, and they will need to attend an orientation and a 3-hour training session before being paired with a student. We ask for a 6-month commitment and 3 hours of their time weekly, which includes lesson prep time, travel to and from lessons and instruction time. No teaching experience or Spanish language knowledge is required. Volunteers must be able to read and write in English, believe in adults’ ability to learn and show empathy. We also look for volunteers on a less regular basis for events, proofreading, fundraising, building maintenance and other tasks. Give us a call or send us an email to learn more about our current needs.
Cost: $35 per year
Eligibility: Anyone over the age of 18 seeking lessons in English as a second language, basic literacy skills, basic math or computer skills can call our office, email us or come into our office to learn more. Anyone seeking classes will need to complete an intake assessment and wait until a tutor is ready to be paired with them. Our tutors come from all over Garfield County and are matched with students based on the community where they live and their hours of availability. We also pair adults studying for the citizenship exam with tutors or small groups in their area. We serve all of Garfield County.
Services: Instant access to hundreds of online colorful, nonfiction picture books with easy-to-understand text for emergent readers. Books narrated by native speakers of 60+ languages. Promotes literacy, enhances cultural awareness, and makes reading accessible for all. To access go to website. Spanish services.
Cost: Free
Eligibility: None. No signup, login, or account creation. No ads, gaming or personal information collection. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.
Services: Direct Aid: Helps local individuals and families facing medical crises or long-term illness with grants (up to $7,500) to cover medical bills, rent, utilities, or other essential needs. Eagle County Smiles Program: Provides free or reduced-cost dental care for uninsured children and youth (ages birth to 17) in our area of service. Eagle County Grins Program: Offers low-cost dental services (up to $3,000) for uninsured adults (ages 18 and older) in our area of service. Eagle County Moves Program: Offers physical therapy sessions to uninsured or underinsured individuals who live and work in the valley, helping access rehabilitation through partner providers. Vail Breast Cancer Group (VBCG): Supports women in Eagle County who are undergoing breast cancer diagnosis or treatment through financial aid, mammogram funding, and community support. Spanish Outreach: Bilingual (English/Spanish) assistance to help applicants navigate forms and connect with our programs. Community Referrals: Connects clients with additional resources such as mental health, housing, transportation, or food assistance programs. Volunteering and Events: Opportunities for community members to get involved in fundraising events like the LG Tri or Bowling for Boobs and to give back. Spanish services.
Cost: All applications and the application assistance for our programs are free of charge. There is a $25 copay at the first time of service for our dental and physical therapy programs.
Eligibility: Must live and work in our area of service (East Vail to Dotsero, including Minturn & Red Cliff) for more than one year. Must be facing a medical hardship or financial difficulty related to a health issue. Applicants provide documentation such as physician statements, medical bills, rent agreement / mortgage statements (demonstrating one year of residency), and proof of income. For EC Smiles and Free Screening Mammogram programs, specific applications are required (available on the website). Bilingual Application for Direct Aid, Eagle County Grins and Eagle County Moves https://form.jotform.com/202677284039057
