Volunteering to help others and working for a cause that you are passionate about can be a rewarding experience. The trick can be finding the right organization, because there are so many opportunities. This list is by no means comprehensive.It’s just a place to start. Three other resources are , Ի.
Address:1130 Park Ave. West
Contact: 303-294-0157, serve.drmvolunteers.org
The scoop: Working with the local homeless population not only can be personally rewarding, but you may meet new friends and gain a greater appreciation for the intricacies of the social safety net. You can help prepare and serve meals at the Denver Rescue Mission, become a mentor working with youths, or assist with the Rescue Mission’s education programs.
Address: 2707 W. Mississippi Ave.
Contact: 303-803-3658, The scoop: Metro Ministries runs a mobile food bank truck and goes to low-income communities throughout Denver. You can help distribute food to people in need or help the agency raise money to buy an additional food bank truck, which would allow the program to expand its reach.
Address: Various locations
Contact: 720-865-2043, The scoop: If you continually find your head buried in a book, you might want to volunteer at the Denver Public Library. If you can commit to a four-month program, and you enjoy being around children, you can help by reading stories to preschoolers. You also can sign up to deliver library materials to people who are unable to leave their homes.