URGENT Volunteer Opportunities
Coal Creek Schoolhouse Tours
The Aurora History Museum is looking for volunteers interested in becoming one-room schoolhouse tour teachers. Volunteers need to be available during the week and have experience working with elementary students. Training will be provided.
If you are interested and available, contact Jessica Lira at jlira@auroragov.org or 303.739.6663
Special Olympics Volunteers
The Special Olympics Athletes are looking for volunteers to play alongside them in the sport of golf and softball. The commitment involves a $16 background check and brief online training.
Golf - Practices are Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Common Ground
Denver Regional Summer Classic Golf Competition is August 5 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Fitzsimons Golf course
State Summer Classic is August 26 with a time and location to be determined
Softball - Practices are Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Sky Vista Middle School
Denver Regional Summer Classic Softball Competition is August 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lakewood Park
State Summer Classic is August 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Colorado Springs
If you are interested, please contact Brookie Kanski at 720.859.4300 or mkanski@auroragov.org
Court Administration
Is looking for adults or retirees to assist with very basic clerical duties during traffic court. Traffic court is held Monday - Friday, from 8am to 11am. Tasks would include: greeting the public, providing them with paperwork, directing them to proper locations and answering phone calls. If you are interested, contact Yvonne Madril-Brawner at ymadril@auroragov.org or 303.739.6440.
Senior Hub
Senior Hub is looking for volunteers to provide in-home support and respite care for seniors in the North Metro area. Respite care is a term used for a brief period of rest or relief from the duties of caregiving. These are dedicated people who help a senior maintain independence in their home or relieve a family caregiver. Service is provided weekly or every other week for 2 to 3 hours per visit or as infrequent as once a month. Types of services include:
- Friendly visiting
- Errands or shopping
- Light housekeeping
- Help with paperwork
- Pet Care
Contact Johanna Glaviano, Program Coordinator at 720.859.2248 or jglaviano@seniorhub.org
Volunteer Probation Officer
The City of Aurora Probation Office is currently recruiting Volunteer Probation Officers. The Volunteer Probation Officer performs duties similar to the Probation Officer. Participants will gain personal satisfaction, work experience and an opportunity to develop new skills in an exciting and challenging field. VPO’s play an important role in supporting the work of Probation Officers.
The Volunteer Probation Officer will work with and under the supervision of a Probation Officer. Specific duties may include learning a variety of case management practices, data entry, filing, case documentation as well as monitoring a defendant's compliance with court ordered conditions.
Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, criminal justice or social services. An Associate's Degree may be considered. Qualified candidates must also pass a background check. Volunteers must be available for training/volunteering during normal business hours, Monday - Friday. Individual work schedule will be determined on an individual basis.
For more information contact Marilyn at 303-739-6494 or mskowron@auroragov.org
On Going Community Volunteer Opportunities
Lend a Hand If you have ever wanted to volunteer for the city of Aurora, now is the perfect time. Numerous departments and divisions are looking for volunteers for a variety of tasks and responsibilities. Take a look at this document. Department contacts are listed for your convenience; feel free to call or email with any questions you may have.
Lend A Hand
Make a Difference
Many nonprofit organizations and charities in the Aurora community need volunteers. Review this document to see if any particular location interests you. Contact information is available for your convenience. Together, we can make a difference.
Make a Difference
Snow Busters
Help an elderly or disabled individual in your neighborhood by joining the Snow Busters Team. You will be matched with a resident in need, who lives within two miles of your home. Help provide peace of mind and safe sidewalks this winter! Check out the brochure for more details. Apply online at AuroraGov.org/snowbusters or call 303.739.7083 for more information. Snow Busters
Volunteer for Literacy!
Volunteer to teach adults to read and write, prepare for a GED or learn to speak English. Training is provided. No need to speak another language. Contact Brenda at Brenda@thelearningsource.org or 303.957.2883
The Learning Source
Aurora Community Connection
Volunteers are needed for the tutoring program that focuses on reading intervention and homework assistance. The program is offered Monday through Thursday. Two sessions are available, 3:30-4:30 p.m. or 4:30-5:30 p.m. The program has a strong focus of helping students achieve reading skills at their grade level. Contact Aliria Bello at 720.975.0147 or aliria.bello@auroracommunityconnection.com for more information. They are located at 9801 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 200, in Aurora, directly across from the MLK Library.
Foster Parent
Boards and Commissions
Join one of Aurora's boards, commissions, committees and/or authorities composed of volunteers appointed by city council. Provide valuable insight (the citizen's point of view) to the operations of the city and city council's decision-making process. Most boards require Aurora residency and voter registration. Minimum age: 18
Contact the City Clerk at 303.739.7094 or cityclerk@auroragov.org for more information.