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Volunteer Opportunity Websites

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

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.
Mutual Aid & Grassroots Networks

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.
Prominent Organizations

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

  • A Precious Child

    A Precious Child, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization devoted to providing children in need with opportunities and resources to empower them to achieve their full potential. A Precious Child serves children and families in eight Colorado counties, including Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Boulder, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson and Weld. Each year, we serve 50,000 children and 14,000 caregivers with cost-free essentials like clothing, hygiene items, food and diapers – provided with dignity. Our programs also offer access to sports, arts, education and resources like backpacks and holiday gifts. Through our workforce readiness program, we help build skills for long-term success. With the support of 7,000 volunteers and our network of 300 Agency Partners, we are building a thriving society for all. 

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  • Food for Hope

    A Thornton-area nonprofit tackling childhood food insecurity by partnering with local schools to provide nutritious food, weekend meal bags, and snack programs for students in need across Adams County. Volunteers help pack, stock, and distribute food to families and children throughout the school year.

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  • Sister Carmen Community Center

    Sister Carmen Community Center is the only organization providing comprehensive basic needs services and resources to the most vulnerable residents in East Boulder County (Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, and Erie). Through our family-centered programming, we promote health, safety, well-being and economic stability by meeting one-on-one with the people we serve. We aim to improve the quality of life for our participants, and assist them in recovering from challenging experiences by providing timely and meaningful wrap-around support in our program areas:

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