For the Thornton, CO area, here are websites that list volunteer opportunities and connect volunteers with local organizations.

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  City of Thornton - Volunteer Programs

  A local/regional directory provided by City of Thornton.

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Often prominent organzations rely on their widespread recognition rather than posting on volunteer recruiting websites.

Many communities have local service clubs that offer community engagement opportunities, such as Rotary Clubs.

• Rotary of Northglenn Thornton

  Rotary International supports clubs in almost every country in the world, and has over a million members.  The mission  and causes of Rotary is to: Promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, sanitation and hygiene, save mothers and children, support education, grow local economies, protect the environment, eradicate polio worldwide (supported by a  partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation).

  At the Rotary Club of Northglenn – Thornton, we not only strive to help people nationwide and worldwide, but focus the majority of our efforts on local endeavors.

Many communities rely on grassroots and informal networks to meet urgent needs. There may be opportunities to get involved through mutual aid networks, food distribution efforts, neighborhood action teams, or other groups that aren’t often listed on volunteer platforms.