For more details on the following opportunities, contact the Volunteer Connection at staff@volunteerconnection.net, phone 303-444-4904 or visit www.volunteerconnection.net.

OXEYE DAISY PULL AT CARIBOU RANCH- August 2. Please register by July 31. Help rid the mountain meadows at Caribou Ranch of Oxeye Daisy weed. Great opportunity for families and young volunteers to help restore native ecosystems.

ELDERLY COMPANION RESPITE CARE. Next training: July 31 in Boulder. Become matched one-on-one with an older adult who lives alone or with a family caregiver. Provide weekly two-hour visits and give the caregiver a break. No medical caretaking is required! Both male and female volunteers needed in communities throughout the county. Trainings occur approximately every 6-7 weeks at alternating locations.

TRAVELING VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL is coming to Boulder July 18-20, 2008. Volunteers needed to help prepare for its arrival and assist throughout weekend. Many opportunities and shifts available.

RHYTHM ON THE RIVER - July 11-12. Orientation: Tuesday, July 8. Over 300 volunteers needed to help at Longmont's annual event at Roger's Grove. Many opportunities and shifts available.

COLORADO CARES 2008 -Saturday, July 26. Participate in Colorado's 10th annual statewide day of service. Plan a service project or locate an on-going project near you.

HABITAT RESTORATION. Families and youth are invited to join habitat restoration projects designed to re-establish native eco-systems. Projects vary. Tasty meals are usually provided and no experience required.

SENIOR COMPANION. Make a 3-month commitment to visit a senior once a week for 2 hours. Must provide two references and pass a criminal background check. Activities can be creative.

FATHERHOOD PROGRAM MENTOR. Become a mentor and friend to a young man preparing for fatherhood. Weekly contact with client as your schedule permits.

MEALS FOR MOMS. Prepare and deliver a meal to a new mom just home from the hospital.

SNACK SOCIAL FACILITATOR. Work with 8 individuals living with dementia to decide on and prepare snackS, and engage them socially during snack time. Activity runs between 30-45 minutes.

MAINTENANCE HELP. Handyperson skills needed to paint, fix minor plumbing issues, fix windows and hinges, fences, etc.

BENEFITS & EVENTS

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TRAILFEST 2008: Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Continental Divide Trail on Saturday, July 19, at McPhelemy Park in Buena Vista, Colorado. There are 15 free "Get on the Divide" Adventures planned, with everything from biking to guided treks and even a visit to the fish hatchery. Base Camp at McPhelemy Park will include gear demos, food, music, and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Continental Divide Trail Alliance. To register or for more information, visit www.cdtrail.org/trailfest.

DONATIONS WANTED

AFRICAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF DENVER is currently in need of furniture, gently used sheet sets, blankets and kitchenware for newly arriving refugee families. Call 303-399-4500 or visit www.africancommunitycenter.net.

GREENWOOD WILDLIFE REHAB SANCTUARY THRIFT STORE: Needs clean items in good condition for its gift and thrift shop at 3013 Walnut St. in Boulder. Donations are tax deductible, and all proceeds benefit the care and rehabilitation of small mammals and birds. Please drop off donations Monday-Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Information: 303-245-0800.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF BOULDER VALLEY THRIFT SHOP: Donations of antiques, household items, books, artwork and baby items are accepted Monday-Saturday at 5320 Arapahoe Ave. Information: 303-415-0685. For concerns of pets left in hot or freezing cars, call 303-441-3333 to have an officer dispatched. Visit www.boulderhumane.org for volunteer opportunities.

PROGRAMS & CLASSES

BOULDER DIGITAL ARTS: A community resource for digital professionals and digital artists, providing low-cost classes, a free online directory, and monthly Salons. Visit www.boulderdigitalarts.com.or call 303-875-8480.

BOULDER PUBLIC LIBRARY: BoulderReads! Adult literacy program and Reading Buddies literacy for children: for both those who do not read and those who want practice. Programs available for inmates. Endowment fund needs donors. For more information call 303-441-5599.

BOULDER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: Offers community education family classes, health concerns, senior health, pool classes and women's health. Visit www.bch.org or call 303-440-2273 for more information.

CITIZENSHIP CLASSES: Sponsored by Community Action Programs. In Lafayette, Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lafayette Public Library (775 W. Baseline Rd.) and in Longmont, Saturdays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Casa de la Esperanza (1520 S. Emory St.).

COMMUNITY TABLE: A program for low-income and homeless people in Boulder that serves dinners from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at First Christian Church on 28th Street, across from the Coors Events Center; on Wednesdays dinners are held at Mountain View Methodist Church in Frasier Meadows.

COMPASS HOUSE OUTREACH: Offering various classes to local teens. A sliding scale is available and seating is limited. For more information or to make reservations, please call 303-440-9410.

DAIRY CENTER FOR THE ARTS: The Dairy Center is a 40,000-square-foot multidisciplinary arts center located at 2590 Walnut St., where some of Boulder's liveliest arts organizations hold classes, exhibitions and performances. For information go to www.thedairy.org, or call 303-440-7826.

DEBTOR'S ANONYMOUS: Weekly Debtor's Anonymous meeting 12 - 1 p.m., Mondays, at 5375 Western Ave. (Rear entrance). Debtor's Anonymous is a 12-step program to get out of debt, stay out of debt and achieve meaningful goals, while helping others. Questions? Call 303-544-9819.

FAMILY LEARNING CENTER: Low-cost English as a Second Language, GED preparation, Citizenship and Computer Literacy classes. Contact 303-442-8979 ext. 3006, flcboulder@yahoo.com, or visit www.flcboulder.org.

GIRLS ON THE RUN: An organization that trains 3rd-5th grade girls for a 5K run/walk and incorporates self-esteem building exercises. For more information call 303-939-8000.

GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group meets the 4th Monday of each month from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the West Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. There is free childcare during the meetings. Please call 303-441-4388 for more information.

GRASSROOTS DISCUSSIONS: On the second Thursday of each month at 11 a.m., Democratic Party representatives will lead grassroots discussions on various topics at The Lodge at Balfour, 1331 Hecla Drive, Louisville. The public is encouraged to participate. The information gathered will be analyzed and may be used to form policies. For more information, please contact Von Fumetti at 303-926-8300.

LAUGHTER YOGA: Laughter Yoga combines laughter exercises and yoga breathing to give you the health benefits of hearty laughter. Summer schedule: June 15, 7 p.m.; July 15, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m.; at Euclid Grace Lutheran Church, 101 13th Street. No special equipment required - just bring your lungs. Classes are free; donations are accepted. Visit www.laughterworks.org for more information.

LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP: The Lodge at Balfour, 1331 Hecla Drive in Louisville, hosts a Low Vision Support Group the third Friday of each month at 3 p.m. Designed to share information, resources and coping techniques for persons who are blind or visually impaired, the Low Vision Support Group is free and open to the public. Call 303-926-3006 for more information.

MOXIE MOMS: Moxie Moms provides casual and fitness events for moms to attend with their little ones, and works with local merchants to provide significant discounts and special notices of sales. Moxie Moms has events and partners in Boulder, Longmont, Lafayette, Louisville and Superior.