COMMUNITY CONCERNS VOLUNTEER CONNECTION

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

Elderly Companions. Become matched one-on-one with an older adult who lives alone or with a family caregiver. Provide weekly two-hour visits. No medical caretaking is required. Male and female volunteers needed.

Parks and Open Space Team Projects. Great opportunity for businesses, clubs, or groups looking to work together, outside of the office, while giving back to the community. Help with forestry, weed pulling, trail maintenance and native seed collections. We can develop a project to fit your schedule and tailor it to your interests.

Feed the Homeless and Needy. Dedicated people needed to help prepare meals, maintain kitchen, and serve clients healthy portions mornings and/or afternoons daily. Shifts are scheduled in 4-hour increments, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon-Fri.

Foundation Board Members. The Aging Services Foundation of Boulder County is looking for board members to attend monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 2:45 p.m. Serve on various committees, participate in fund raising events, and solicit contributors.

Women’s Circle Facilitator Assistant. Special Event June 19, 5-9 p.m. Individual familiar with Women’s Circles needed to “hold the energy” of the facilitator during this event. Must be available to meet one week prior to event to review plans and details.

Mailing Assistance. Help with stuffing, labeling and stamping of large mailing for this nonprofit working to provide safe shelter and support services for youth.

Coordinators of all types! The Rocky Mountain Siamese Rescue agency is looking for volunteers to coordinate any of the following: special events, volunteers, development activities. Each position offers an interesting and inspiring opportunity. This agency is primarily internet-based and all coordinators will be required to work extensively on email.

Circle of Care Volunteer Orientation – June 18. Join this informative and enjoyable evening from 6–8 p.m. to learn more about summer volunteer opportunities to enrich elderly lives.

Cultural Companions for Seniors. Provide transportation, companionship, added safety and a friendly presence during concerts and outings, and receive a complimentary ticket to the event. Volunteers serve as bus escorts or drivers.

IMMEDIATE NEED FOR DRIVERS AND SUBSTITUTE DRIVERS TO DELIVER MEALS. Drivers and Substitute Drivers needed for weekly routes, delivering hot nutritious meals (midday) to those unable to leave their homes. Most routes require less than a one-hour commitment. Minimum age is 16.

Driver. Drive our truck to pick food up at local food banks. Must have good driving record and valid insurance. 1 or 1-1/2 hour shifts between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Mentors for Middle School Students. Help students at Casey and Manhattan middle schools and their families identify and participate in pro-social after-school and summer programs and services. Must be at least 18 yrs. of age. Serves youth ages 11-15.

Mentors. Serve as a positive role-model for an at-risk youth. Spend one-on-one time and provide support. Various locations and time commitments available. Training provided. Background check and references required.

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WALK & BIKE MONTH INFORMATION BOOTH: As part of Walk & Bike Month in June, GO Boulder will host an informational booth at the Boulder Farmer’s Market, 13th and Arapahoe, on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m. Stop by to pick up your free leg band, bike bell, and burrito coupons (burrito coupons for first 200 registrants only) when you register for Bike to Work Day, which is Wednesday, June 25. Please register first online at www.drcog.org. For more information about the Farmer’s Market booth, please call Marni Ratzel at 303-441-4138. For information about Walk & Bike Month, please visit www.communitycycles.org.

BINGO: As part of Walk & Bike Month, many Boulder merchants are offering discounts for consumers playing the BINGO game throughout June. Local consumers must travel to at least five of the many participating merchant locations to receive a stamp on their BINGO card. Completed BINGO cards are entered in a drawing for prizes. Pick up a card at the GO Boulder booth at the Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays in June, or print one from www.communitycycles.org. The card will include a list of all participating merchants.

WEEKEND RIDES: As part of Walk & Bike Month in June, the Boulder Cycling Club will host road bike rides on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month. On Saturdays, riders will meet at Bicycle Village on 28th and Pearl at 9:15 a.m.; rides will be 25 miles or more. On Sundays, meet at Mista Italian Restaurant on 28th and Iris at 9:30 a.m.; be ready to ride 25 to 50 miles. The Boulder Cycling Club was created to connect bike riders of all levels with organized rides and to create a network for cyclists. These rides are open to the public. For more information, call Boulder Cycling Club at 303-875-2241.

FULL CYCLE RIDES: As part of Walk & Bike Month, experienced bikers from Full Cycle will host road bike rides on Saturdays throughout the month. Interested bikers should meet at Full Cycle, 18th and Pearl, at 9:30 a.m. These rides are open to the public. For more information, call Full Cycle at 303-440-1002.

MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS CLINIC: If you’re interested in learning some new mountain bike skills or just improving on what you know, come join the Spot professional women’s mountain bike team on Tuesday, June 10, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at CU Research Park. All ages and abilities are encouraged to join. In addition, demo bikes with the new Carbon Drive Belt system will be available to use. This event is free and open to the public; however, a reservation is requested by emailing monroem@bouldercolorado.com.

SENIORS ON BIKES: The Seniors on Bikes group proves that you’re never too old to enjoy a nice bike ride. There are two groups to ride with: The “Pacers,” below 15 mph average; and the “Tigers,” 15 mph or above. For Walk & Bike Month, the group has rides available on June 11 to Mead, June 13 to Brighton (Pacers) or Lyons/Raymond (Tigers), June 18 to Pepper Jack Café (Pacers) or the Devil’s Gulch Road Loop (Tigers), June 20 to Jamestown, June 25 to Georgetown (Pacers) or Ward/Brainerd Lake (Tigers), and June 27 to Platteville (Pacers) or 4 Mile Canyon (Tigers). For meeting locations, visit www.communitycycles.org and click on Walk & Bike Month/Events. These rides are open to the public. Please check in one day in advance verify ride times and locations. For Pacer rides, contact Bob at bobtulmansmith@comcast.net. For Tiger rides, contact Bill at alpenhikerbill@msn.com or 303-499-1483.

HEIL VALLEY RANCH RIDE: Feel good about getting a ride to the Heil Valley Ranch Trailhead as a biodiesel bus transports you to your destination for an afternoon bike ride. On Wednesday, June 11, and Tuesday, June 17, during Boulder ’s Walk & Bike Month, Crispin Porter + Bogusky has donated the company’s biodiesel bus to drive any interested bikers to Heil Valley Ranch. The bus will pick up and drop off bikers at Unity Church , Folsom and Valmont, at 4 p.m. on both days. Please do not arrive before 3:30 p.m. Parking may be limited; interested riders are encouraged to ride their bikes to the church. If necessary, please park cars on the West side of the church. Space is limited; the bus will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com.

PARK(ING) SPACES DAY: On Friday, June 13, paid parking spaces downtown will transform into places where visitors can stop, visit, and benefit from many different types of activities. Pedestrians and bike commuters can play a game associated with this event, in which they will have a card stamped at each designated Park(ing) Space. Completed cards will be collected in a raffle drawing for prizes. For a list of locations or to download your card, visit www.communitycycles.org.

ED SULLIVAN SHOW: Residents at The Lodge at Balfour, 1331 Hecla Drive in Louisville, will present an entertaining version of The Ed Sullivan Show for fellow residents and members of the public who would like to attend on Saturday, June 14, at 3:30 p.m. Residents have put together a much-practiced episode of an Ed Sullivan Show, featuring various acts like singing, comedy, playing instruments, and more. The public is invited to The Lodge’s rendition of The Ed Sullivan Show at no cost. Please call 303-926-8300 for more information.

ROAD BIKE RIDE: Join local road ride regulars for an easy, informal morning spin on Saturday, June 14, at 8 a.m. As part of Walk & Bike Month in June, this ride is free and open to the public. Riders will meet at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast at the YMCA on 28th and Mapleton; ride begins at 8 a.m. The group will take a casual 20-mile ride around Boulder at an average speed of about 15 mph and will end at the Farmer’s Market at 10 a.m. Please contact Rod Judd at 303-444-5545, ext. 108, or rod@catacom.com for more information.

INTERCAMBIO RIDE: During Walk & Bike Month in June, join Intercambio for a free community bike ride beginning at Boulder High School on Sunday, June 15, at 3 p.m. Intercambio’s mission is to build bridges of understanding across cultures, increase opportunities and independence for all immigrants, and create a stronger, more integrated Boulder County. Cyclists of all skills and ages are welcome. Please contact Vicky Holdridge at 303-996-0275 or www.intercambioweb.org to reserve a spot.

STREAMSIDE HIKE: If you use a cane, walker, wheelchair or other assistive device, this gentle riparian (streamside) hike on Sunday, June 15, from 8 to 10 a.m. is a perfect way to take part in June’s Walk & Bike Month activities. Join trail guide Vijay Viswanathan to enjoy the gorgeous distant view of the mountains and learn about the animal and plant life along South Boulder Creek. While this hike is meant for individuals with disabilities, anyone is welcome to join. Wheelchairs will be provided to participants who want the experience, but may need to be shared. Meet at the Bobolink Trailhead. Reservations are requested by calling 303-441-3440.

MASS TRANSIT: With gas prices on the rise, public transportation is a viable and effective alternative to driving a car. A representative from the Regional Transportation District will visit The Lodge at Balfour, 1331 Hecla Dr. in Louisville, on Tuesday, June 17, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. to give a free lesson on how to best use public transportation. For more information call 303-962-8300.

FREE BIKE SERVICE: As part of Walk & Bike Month, Full Cycle offers a day of free bike service on Wednesday, June 18, during normal business hours. Bring in any bike, no matter where you bought it, to either of Boulder’s Full Cycle locations, on The Hill or at 18th and Pearl. Depending on demand, most repairs need to be finished in 30 minutes or less.

WOMEN’S NIGHT HIKE: Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks lead an experiential exploration of the dark on Wednesday, June 18, from 8 to 10 p.m., starting at the South Mesa Trailhead, 1.7 miles west of Highway 93 on the north side of Eldorado Springs Drive. As part of Walk & Bike Month, this event is free and open to all women who want to join.

GO CARLESS: If the cost of owning and maintaining your car is becoming too much to handle, stop by REI Boulder, 1789 28th St., on Friday, June 20, at 7 p.m. to learn how to live a fuller, more active life without your car. Joshua Brock will share techniques on how to commute, shop, recycle and recreate without a car, and offer tips on clothing, equipment and planning your cycling routes. For more information, call 303-583-9970.

PRIDE RIDE: For Walk & Bike Month, Boulder Pride will lead a bike ride on Friday, June 20, at 7 p.m., starting at Scott Carpenter Park. Kick off PrideFest 2008 with a cruise on two wheels. This ride will celebrate Boulder’s GLBT community and its allies. For more information, visit www.boulderpride.org.

VIETNAM: The Lodge at Balfour, 1331 Hecla Drive in Louisville, hosts an Active Minds presentation on Vietnam on Friday, June 20, at 10:45 a.m. The discussion examines Vietnam’s history as well as its current and evolving role in the region. While guests are invited to attend at no charge, an R.S.V.P. is requested by calling 303-926-8300.

VINTAGE BIKE SWAP: Bring your unwanted bike items to the Boulder Farmer’s Market on Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and sell or trade them for someone else’s old gear. Anyone can participate; however, a spot must be reserved by Saturday, June 14, by emailing Keith Murdock at keith.murdock@lmco.com.

ART SHOW: Talented artists from The Lodge at Balfour, 1331 Hecla Drive in Louisville, will display their art for fellow residents and the community on Saturday, June 21, at 11 a.m. The Lodge boasts a wealth of artistically inclined residents who specialize in various mediums, from oils, to watercolors, to photography. The public is invited to attend at no cost. Please call 303-926-8300 for more information.

NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY DAY: On Sunday, June 22, neighborhood and community groups are encouraged to put on small, community events to celebrate walking and biking. Sample events include a breakfast for cyclists and walkers, a bike repair clinic, a neighborhood walk or bike ride or a day-long neighborhood street closure to car traffic, creating a play street where police set up safety town and teach kids to bike. Barricades can be rented for $6 per day from 5401 Pearl Pkwy. in Boulder; 303-449-2050.? Contact WBM coordinator Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com for information on how to obtain a street closure permit.

BMA RIDE: For Walk & Bike Month, the Boulder Mountainbike Alliance hosts a free bike ride to Marshall Mesa/Doudy Draw on Friday, June 27. Meet at Southern Sun Brewpub at 5:30 p.m. Contact ride leader Mike Barrow for more information: www.boa-mtb.org.

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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.

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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 upcoming discussion will be held on Thursday, June 12, and will cover the topic of alternative fuel. 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.

MUSIC APPRECIATION: Balfour Retirement Community hosts Music Appreciation with Stuart Simon on Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m. at 1855 Plaza Drive in Louisville. Simon is an accomplished pianist who performs ragtime, classical and popular tunes. Music Appreciation Tuesdays are free and open to the public. Please call 303-926-1000 for more information or to request a reservation.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PEACE AND JUSTICE CENTER: RMPJC holds the following free meetings at 3970 Broadway, Suite 105, Boulder; call 303-444-6981 or visit www.rmpjc.org for more information.

Middle East Collective: 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.; works for a just resolution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Everybody Eats: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.; works on achieving food security and sustainability in Boulder County. Citizens for Pesticide Reform: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.; replacing toxic pesticides with non-toxic alternatives. International Collective: Every Wednesday, 7 p.m.; works on ending the war and occupation in Iraq, preventing an attack on Iran, and on issues of social, environmental and economic justice created by corporate globalization.

Civil Liberties group: Every Friday, 2 p.m.; works to halt attacks on the U.S. Constitution, and restore civil liberties.

SOLSTICE INSTITUTE: The Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl St. hosts community dances in a smoke- and alcohol-free, kid-friendly environment on Tuesdays from 8 to 11 p.m., and Fridays from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. For more information, call 303-939-8463 or visit www.sustainability.org.

THE LIVING SCHOOL: Play Group for kids, ages 2 to 6 +/- every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon in the Niwot area. Call 303-652-3154 for details and directions. Meet other parents, talk about education and community and let the kids play!

THREE WISHES: Senior Citizens and permanently disabled individuals may qualify for electric wheelchairs at no cost. Call 1-800-451-0971 for more information.

WINGS FOUNDATION: WINGS Foundation works to break the cycle and heal the wounds of childhood sexual abuse by providing support services, advocacy and education to adults throughout Colorado. WINGS promotes healing through therapist-facilitated support groups in which survivors of childhood sexual abuse are believed, accepted and no longer alone. Boulder currently has a women’s and a men’s support group meeting in the area on Monday and Tuesday evenings. For more information on our support groups, contact the WINGS office at 303-238-8660 or 1-800-373-8671. Learn more about us by visiting our Web site at: www.wingsfound.org.

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ADULT LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER: 3607 Martin Luther King Blvd., Denver. 303-394-3464. Tutors needed for daytime and evening classes, for English as a second language and GED test preparation. Information: 303-394-2343.

ATTENTION HOMES: Work with youth in the community; many different skills needed. For information, to volunteer or to donate money, call Elizabeth De Money at 303-447-1206, ext. 27.

BOULDER EMERGENCY SQUAD: We need volunteer rescuers. We provide free technical training. Trainings are on Mondays at 7 p.m. at 3532 Diagonal Highway. For more info: www.bes-rescue.org or phone 303-440-0942.

BOULDER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Volunteers are always needed and there are various opportunities available. For more information, contact 303-441-3114.

BOULDER SENIOR SERVICES: One-time and ongoing opportunities are available to help with gardening, yard work, and snow-shoveling, 303-441-3148.

BOULDER SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS: Volunteer opportunities year round. Contact Janet McLachlan at janet@bouldershelter.org or 303-468-4316.

CARRIAGE HOUSE HOMELESS SHELTER: Seeking volunteers for our busy drop-in center. Multiple positions available: listen to, support, and advocate for the homeless; cook, serve, and clean up after meals; teach classes; offer acupuncture, massage, counseling and other services; administrative; grant writing. Flexible schedule during business hours. Contact the volunteer coordinator at 303-442-8300 or volunteercoordinator@bouldercarriagehouse.org.

CITY YEAR: Brings together young adults from diverse backgrounds for a demanding year of full-time community service, leadership development, and civic engagement at one of 17 locations across the U.S. Learn more: www.cityyear.org.

CHINOOK CLUBHOUSE: Team builder needed to organize and run team-building exercises for adults with mental illness. One hour per week. Contact: Lisa Solheim, 303-440-4842, lsolheim@mhcbc.org.

COLORADO YOUTH PROGRAM: Helping youth become involved with the environment and volunteering. Call Julianna Johnson at 303-402-9656.

COLORADO THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER: Always seeking volunteers to assist with special-needs riders, horses and general stable duties, ages 16 and up, no horse experience necessary. Training provided. Seeking highly committed, energetic, responsible individuals. For more information, call 303-652-9131.

FAMILY LEARNING CENTER: Seeking volunteers to sponsor a young person in the Ignite Your Potential Program, which offers mentoring and a monthly stipend to students in need. Sponsors must complete an application, including background check, and commit to monetary, emotional and educational support to a student for one year. A one-year sponsorship is $750. Call 303-442-8979, Ext. 11 or e-mail brendalyle@yahoo.com for more information.

FOREST WATCH: An all-volunteer group that partners with the Boulder Ranger District office of the Forest Service to patrol the Roosevelt National Forest and help educate users about good conservation practices and using forestlands adjacent to private properties. For more information, please visit www.Forest-Watch.org.

HABITAT THRIFT STORE: Need strong persons to assist with moving large donations onto the sales floor, unloading donations at the docks, and driving the box truck to pick up donations. Also need help with pricing, sorting and stocking donations, and administrative/phone support. Call 303-404-2008 to volunteer.

HELP IMMIGRANTS: Assist callers and walk-in immigrant and non-immigrant community members with referrals and resources, schedule appointments, and enter information into our database. Flexible schedule, Mon.–Sat. Must be bilingual; Spanish-English. El Centro AMISTAD, Jorge De Santiago, 303-443-9899, jorge@elcentroamistad.org.

HISTORIC BOULDER: Help us save significant buildings and sites in Boulder County. Technical preservation and advocacy nonprofit seeks volunteers for a variety of office tasks and preservation goals. Build your resume as a volunteer preservation and management specialist. Also seeking persons for tasks with our computer systems, database, publications, events and archive. Cool Spruce St. location downtown. Send email to info@historicboulder.org.

HOOFS ‘N PAWS: Hoofs ‘n Paws Development Center needs volunteers to assist with therapeutic riding and vaulting classes for children with disabilities. No riding experience necessary. Volunteers assist children during classes and serve as mentors for 8 weeks. Classes are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. For more information, please e-mail hnpvolunteers@hotmail.com.

IDEALIST.ORG: is seeking multilingual research volunteers. Nonprofit research volunteers will have the opportunity to gain solid translation & research experience, learn more about the nonprofit sector throughout the world, and be part of a multilingual community of volunteers. This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity with flexible hours. Volunteers can work online from home. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact: joanna@idealist.org.

I HAVE A DREAM FOUNDATION OF BOULDER COUNTY (IHAD): Needs volunteer tutors and mentors to work with low-income, at-risk students in Boulder County. Tutoring is held after school each day between 3 and 5 p.m. at six learning centers in Boulder, Longmont and Lafayette. Tutoring commitments are one to two times a week for a minimum of one semester. Bilingual volunteers speaking English and Spanish are especially needed. For more information, call Anne Rawley at 303-444-3636, Ext. 11. For more information about the “I Have a Dream“® Foundation, call 303-444-3636 or visit www.ihadboulder.org.

INTERCAMBIO DE COMUNIDADES: Teach English to adults, a great opportunity to form intercultural friendships! We are currently recruiting volunteer teachers for Longmont, Lafayette, and Boulder. Four hours per week, flexible schedule. Intercambio de Comunidades, Vicky Holdridge, 303-996-0275, vicky@intercambioweb.org.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE (ASSE): Volunteers needed to interview families interested in hosting and acting as counselors for exchange students from Europe, Asia, Australia and many other locations. ASSE will provide training, materials and reimbursement for time and expenses. If you are energetic, positive and love interacting with people of all ages, call Lee Ann Rush at 1-800-733-2773.

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT: Volunteers use their personal or professional experience and JA’s curriculum to show students how a community works, how to prepare a resume and interview for a job, how to balance a checkbook, or what goes into running a business. To volunteer or for more information, visit www.jacolorado.org or contact Cheryl Alspach at 303-628-7367 or at calspach@jacolorado.org.

JUSTICE CENTER: The Boulder County DA’s office is seeking responsible people to work as volunteer advocates for the victim/witness program. Those interested must make a one-year commitment after completing the training and be available eight hours per week between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Advocates work one-on-one with crime victims, providing support and information while guiding them through the court process. Applications are being accepted for the fall training. For more information, call the Justice System Volunteer Program, 303-441-3718.

KGNU: Hosts volunteer orientation the first Thursday of every month at the KGNU studios (4700 Walnut St.) at 7:30 p.m. The orientation is a starting place for everyone who is interested in volunteering at KGNU. Please call KGNU at 303-449-4885 for more details.

LOOKING FOR WILDLIFE LOVERS: Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary works to rehabilitate sick, injured and orphaned wildlife and return them to their appropriate habitats. This includes educating the public about humane solutions to human-wildlife interactions. Visit www.greenwoodwildlife.org or email Michal at greenwoodvolunteers@gmail.com.

MARKETING HELP NEEDED: Help us with fundraising and publicity to increase student enrollment in our ESL school. Work may be done from home. Experience with fundraising, grant writing, or marketing helpful. Your English School, Tommie Atanasoff, 303-499-2352, tatanasof@aol.com.

MESA: Moving to End Sexual Assault seeks counselors (women and men) to serve on the 24-hour crisis hotline and possibly accompany survivors to the hospital and police interviews. Volunteer counselor training is 40 hours of intensive education. Volunteers must be at least 20 years old, a Boulder County resident, complete the application and screening interview process, attend all training sessions, have access to transportation and private telephone while on-call, fill three 12-hour shifts per month, attend two evening meetings per month, and fulfill at least a 12-month commitment. MESA needs counselors who are bilingual for our Spanish-language hotline. More information can be found at www.movingtoendsexualassault.org, or call 303-443-0400.

PEACE CORPS: Live in another country. Learn another language. Immerse yourself in another culture. Do fulfilling volunteer work in a field you love. And we’ll cover all the expenses. Interested? Visit www.peacecorps.gov or email peacecor@colorado.edu. Life is calling. How far will you go?

SAFEHOUSE: Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence is a human rights organization committed to ending violence against women and children. Contact Nancy at volunteer@safehousealliance.org or 303-449-8623 to learn about short-term summer opportunities with SPAN special events, and long-term opportunities with free training.

SAFER: Tulane University’s student-run nonprofit Student Advocacy for Equitable Recovery (SAFER) provides rebuilding assistance and case management services to New Orleans residents struggling to return home after Katrina. SAFER has several AmeriCorps positions available for graduating students. Learn more at www.safer.tulane.edu under “Employment.”

SAFE SHELTER OF ST. VRAIN VALLEY: Volunteers are always needed for various aspects of the organization’s programs. Safe Shelter provides administrative and counseling services to women and children affected by domestic violence. Call 303-772-0432 for more information.

SENIORS INC!: Seeking volunteers to assist seniors in the Money Management Program. Assist with budgeting, balancing checkbooks, writing checks and organizing papers. Training is provided. For more information, call 303-300-6912.

TAX PROJECT: Seeking socially aware individuals that want to explore fair and environmentally friendly alternatives to the present tax system. For more information, call 303-579-3510.

TIBETAN RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM: Volunteers needed to teach ESL to Tibetan refugees in Boulder. Computer-literate person also needed to teach computer skills to Tibetan adolescents in Boulder. For information, call Ginny at 303-494-7852.

THERE WITH CARE: There With Care is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps children and families facing critical illness (ThereWithCare.org). Volunteers needed to drive families to treatments, babysit, mentor, deliver groceries and more. We connect people who want to help with those who need it. There are volunteer opportunities for an hour a month, a week, a day...all time is helpful and valued. For more information please contact Jessica@therewithcare.org.

UNITE FOR SIGHT: Volunteer in Africa or Asia with a nonprofit organization that empowers communities to improve eye health and eliminate preventable blindness. Get hands-on clinical experience while assisting doctors in remote, rural villages. To find out more or to apply, visit http://www.uniteforsight.org/intl—volunteer/.

VOLUNTEER CONNECTION: Whoever you are, whatever you do, we’ll help you find the volunteer opportunity that’s right for you. With hundreds of agencies and activities to choose from, we help you target your search so you can find what you want quickly and have a meaningful experience. Call 303-444-4904, email morganl@volunteerconnection.net or visit www.volunteerconnection.net.

VOLUNTEERS FOR OUTDOOR COLORADO: Volunteers interested in trail construction, wildlife monitoring, wetland restoration, or office work should visit www.voc.org or call 303-715-1010 or 800-925-2220 to receive a comprehensive guide to outdoor volunteer opportunities.

WILDLANDS RESTORATION VOLUNTEERS: Has over 30 new projects to restore wilderness areas, obliterate roads, collect native seeds, remove invasive plants, build trails, and much more. In June, there’s Boulder Prairie Restoration on June 11, Kenosha Wetland Creation on June 14, Seed Collection on June 25, Boardwalk Construction June 26-30, and Lions Park Meadow & Wetland Restoration June 27-29. Visit www.wlrv.org, click on “Projects and Trainings,” then “Current Project Schedule.” Contact: info@wlrv.org, 303-543-1411.

WORLD HERITAGE: Community representatives needed to secure homes for high-school-aged European exchange students. Call Barbara at 1-888-386-7260.