Resource Directory

Volunteer Opportunities

Literacy Outreach

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.

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.

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Vail Valley Charitable Fund (VVCF)

Services: Direct Aid: Helps local individuals and families facing medical crises or long-term illness with grants 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 in our area of service. Eagle County Grins Program: Offers low-cost dental services for uninsured adults. 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.

Cost: All applications and the application assistance for our programs are free of charge.

Eligibility: Must live or 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, and proof of income. For EC Smiles and Free Screening Mammogram programs, specific applications are required (available on the website).

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Challenge Aspen

Services: On-snow and off-snow volunteers to work with individuals and groups with people with disabilities! Our largest need for volunteers is for on-snow volunteers to work on adaptive ski/snowboard lessons. Lessons take place from November 28th to April 20thand typically start at 9AM and end at 3PM.

Cost: Free

Eligibility: Volunteers must be at minimum 16 years old to be a junior volunteer and 18 years old to be a volunteer. On-snow volunteers must be at minimum a level 7 skier or rider. All volunteers must complete a registration form, background check, MoveUnited waiver, concussion training, online basis training and sign a volunteer contract. On-snow volunteers are required to complete at minimum 2 full day on snow trainings.

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High Country Volunteers Volunteer Placement

Services: High Country Volunteers partners with organizations in Garfield and Pitkin counties to offer engaging opportunities for volunteers of all ages to positively impact our community through their time and talents. Our volunteer opportunities are searchable on our website by calendar date, keyword, location, and by community partner name.

Cost: This program is free of charge.

Eligibility: This program is open to everyone who wants to volunteer.

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Valley Settlement – Padre Mentor / Parent Mentor

Services: Parent Mentors seek to build a bridge between Latino families and Roaring Fork School District public schools by volunteering within classrooms to support student learning. Volunteers increase families’ self-confidence, develop leadership, create relationships, learn to navigate the school system, and advocate for children inside the school system. Parent Mentors provide extra support in the classroom particularly for students with English as a second language, and work with small groups to give assistance with literacy and math. For information about the registration process and next steps, call or email (contact information below).

Cost: Free

Eligibility: You must be 18 years or older, complete 8 hours of volunteer time per week in a classroom, attend 2 hours of weekly training, complete all necessary paperwork before starting to volunteer, attend the initial program training, complete and pass a background check, and complete the mandatory reporter training within the first month.

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UpRoot Colorado

Services: Gleaning & redistributing surplus food from farms & fruit trees to hunger-relief agencies

Cost: Free

Eligibility: Sign-up on website. Volunteers that glean with us have the opportunity to take fruit home in exchange for their help.

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