These agencies need volunteer help. Call about specific opportunities and time commitment. To submit an item for Helping Hands, see the information at the end of this list.
TIME-SENSITIVE
Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteer Orientation — 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. May 11, Cheyenne Mountain Branch Library, 1785 S. 8th St.; 359-9842.
US Paralympics 2013 Warrior Games — Volunteers needed for the May 11-17 event; tinyurl.com/a3fyw55.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteer Orientation — 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 21, Big Brothers Big Sisters - Pikes Peak, 111 S. Tejon St., Suite 302; 359-9842.
Children’s Literacy Center — Volunteers, ages 14 and older, needed for summer reading camps beginning June 3; Pamela, 471-8672, www.childrensliteracycenter.org.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteer Orientation — 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 5 or 20, Big Brothers Big Sisters - Pikes Peak, 111 S. Tejon St., Suite 302; 359-9842.
ONGOING
The Alzheimer’s Association — Volunteers needed for light office duties such as making copies and putting packets together, in our small office. A weekly commitment of 2-3 hours is required, during regular business hours. Training and support is provided; bcauldle@alz.org.
Amblicab — Volunteers needed as board memebers to help serve people with disabilities; 633-4601, www.pppartnership.org.The American Cancer Society — 636-5101.
The American Cancer Society — 636-5101. Volunteer drivers also needed for Road to Recover Program, call 630-4974 for information.
The American Numismatic Association Money Museum — Docents needed to conduct tours for youth and adult groups. Good public speaking skills and an interest in currency and/or history is a plus; Andy, 482-9814.
Another Life Foundation of Colorado Springs — Volunteers needed to work with those battling with depression and suicidal behaviors: www.anotherlifefoundation.org.
Arthritis Foundation — 520-5711.
Assistance League — About 100 volunteers needed to support the league's programs, including Operation School Bell and Operation Can You Hear Me. Operation School Bell provides a new winter jacket, clothing and school supplies to needy schoolchildren. 475-2627; www.assistanceleaguecs.org.
Business of Art Center — 685-1861.
CAPS (Community Advancing Public Safety) — Hosted by the City of Colorado Springs Police and Fire Departments. Volunteers, 18 and older, needed for internal operations and field locations; www.springscaps.org.
Catholic Charities of Central Colorado — Marian House Soup Kitchen; Life Support Center; Family Literacy Project’s English as a Second Language program; Life Connections Program; 636-2345 or www.ccharitiescs.org.
Care and Share Food Bank — Wanda Stanley, 528-1247.
Center for Cultural Interchange — Host exchange students; 238-6402.
Cerebral Palsy Association of Colorado Springs — Volunteers needed to fill positions on the Board of Directors. Send letter of interest to 1322 N. Academy Blvd., Suite 115. For information, call 638-0808.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo — Cheyenne Mountain Zoo — Volunteers who love animals and want to be part of connecting animals and people needed; www.cmzoo.org or volunteer@cmzoo.org.
Child Nursery Centers — 632-1754, ext. 40.
Children’s Literacy Center — 471-8672 or www.peakreader.org.
Circles of Support and Accountability — Spend one hour per week for one year to mentor someone who committed a sexual crime as he/she assimilates back into community; Curt 488-9302.
Colorado Springs Police Athletic League — 444-7618 or www.cspal.org.
The Colorado Springs Department of Corrections Sex Offender Registration Unit — 226-4689.
The Colorado Springs Police Department — Volunteers needed for handicap parking enforcement, Spanish interpreters, senior victims advocates, chaplains, and clerical; Kathy Rowlands, 444-7441 or rowlanka@ci.colospgs.co.us.
Colorado Springs Sister Cities International — Helps school and nonprofit organizations of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia; 575-4314.
Colorado Springs Therapeutic Riding Center at Mark Reyner Stables — Volunteers needed to work with equine assisted therapy for children and adults with disabilities; 205-1747, 634-4173, www.cstrc.org.
Community Partnership for Child Development/Head Start— Delberta Uvalle, 635-1536, ext. 276.
Council for Educational Travel, USA — Host exchange students; Karin Bugatti, 633-8444.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Pikes Peak Region — Volunteers represent victims of child abuse and neglect in court: RoseMary, 447-9898, ext. 1008 or www.casappr.org.
Crossfire Ministries — Les or John, 447-1806.
The Depression and Bipolar Support of Alliance of Colorado Springs — 477-1515.
Disability Services of Colorado — Volunteers needed for bingo fundraising sessions; 574-9002 or e-mail pslaton@disability-services.org.
Diabetes Community Center — Helping to transform lives of those touched by diabetes through education and support; 473-7808 or www.dcccolorado.org.
The District Attorney’s Office — Gwen Stein, 520-6037or website at www.4thjudicialda.com.
Doll Doctors— Help refurbish gently used dolls and stuff animals for charities. Donations accepted: Pat Dinsmore, 574-1915.
EF Foundation for Foreign Study — Host an exchange student: 1-888-447-4273 or www.effoundation.org.
Earthseeds — An environmental advocacy group; 636-3637.
Ecumenical Social Ministries — Volunteer coordinator, 228-6785 or www.ecusocmin.org/Volunteer.aspx.
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office — Volunteers needed for the Language Services Volunteer Unit and for the Sheriff’s Citizen Patrol; Volunteer Program Coordinator at 520-7216, shr.elpasoco.com.
Energy Resource Center — Volunteer electrician and painters needed; 591-0772, www.erc-co.org.
Family Attachment Center — Work with children with mental problem-attachment disorder; 632-3204.
Feed My Starving Children— Volunteers needed to package meals to benefit needy children; Carrie Kintz, carrie.kintz@fotf.org or 531-3312.
First Visitor — Provides home visits to families with newborns; English and Spanish speaking volunteers needed: www.peakvista.org or 344-6639.
Fort Carson Red Cross Therapy Dog Program— Certified therapy dog teams needed to visit Evans Army Hospital; Amy Sorrels-Mourabit, 526-7144.
Freedom from Addictions Outreach — Ruth, 578-0038.
Friends of the Garden of the Gods— Bonnie Frum, 219-0101.
Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District — Board of Director members needed; www.friendsppld.org.
FutureSelf — E-mail, volunteer@futureself.org.
Girl Scouts — Volunteers needed for summer day camp and troop leaders; Bertha Koch, 246-9400, bertha.koch@gscolorado.org.
Girl Scouts of Colorado — 597-8603.
Greccio Housing — Volunteer painters, landscapers and more needed; www.greccio.org.
Habitat for Humanity — www.pikespeakhabitat.org/volunteer
Harvestime International Network — A Christian nonprofit organization that provides free Christian education materials to people around the world: 487-3265 or www.harvestime.org.
Ideal Support Services — Volunteers needed to work with developmentally disabled people; 799-6930 or www.idealsupportservices.org.
Interfaith Hospitality Network — Volunteers needed to interact with homeless families as role models and advocates. Call 329-1244.
Junior League of Colorado Springs — Female volunteers needed; www.jlcoloradosprings.org or 632-3855.
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation — Lynn or Elise, 633-8110.
Kids Crossing Child Placement Agency — Amy, 667-7040 or www.kidscrossing.tv.
KPC Kids’ Place — A program of Pikes Peak Family Connections, is a crisis and respite nursery for children to age 5 who are at risk for abuse and neglect. Volunteers are needed to assist staff during days and evenings. Background checks are necessary and training is provided: 520-1019 or e-mail operations@pikespeakfamilyconnections.org.
Leading with Love — Volunteers needed to love and nurture a puppy who will become a guide dog for the blind; leadingwithlove@hotmail.com.
Licensed Dental Hygiene Care — Provides dental services to seniors; volunteers needed for administrative duties and scheduling; 338-2195.
Lutheran Family Services Refugee and Asylee Resettlement programs — Volunteer cultural mentors needed; Kelly O’Brien, 314-0218 or kelly.obrien@lfsco.org.
Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau — Volunteers knowledgeable about Manitou Springs needed; Leslie Lewis, 685-5089.
Manna Ministries Food Pantry — Pam, 635-1057.
The McAllister House Museum — 635-7925.
Memorial’s Volunteer Services Department — 365-5298.
“Memories in the Making” — A program of the Alzheimer’s Association, needs art class facilitators: Martha, 494-0740.
Miramont Castle — Volunteers needed for housekeeping and with the Sawyer and Garstin collection; 685-1011.
Mountain Community Transportation for Seniors — 488-0076.
National Alliance on Mental Illness — 473-8477.
One Nation Walking Together — An organization that helps American Indians living in the poorest areas in the United States: 329-0251.
Open Bible Medical Clinic — Serving adults who are uninsured or low-income with medical care: Pam, 475-0972.
Operation Christmas Child — Year-round project of Samaritan’s Purse to help children overseas with school supplies, toys, necessity items and letter of encouragement; Sheila Cain, 532-9566 or www.samaritanspurse.org/occ.
PEAK Parent Center — Helps families and children with disabilities. Volunteers needed for answering phones and general office support; 531-9400 or volunteer@peakparent.org.
Pikes Peak Advertising Federation Communications Committee — E-mail rgpubrel@penandvoice.com or jeff.moore@gazette.com.
Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers — Volunteers needed for the Board of Directors; 444-7866.
Pikes Peak Blues Community — Volunteers needed to support events and educational activities; 505-8653 or www.pikespeakblues.org.
Pikes Peak Chapter of the American Red Cross — 632-3563.
Pikes Peak Historical Street Railway Foundation — Volunteers needed for various administrative positions; 475-9508.
Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care — Volunteers needed in patient’s homes, long-term care facilities and inpatient unit. Flexible schedules available and comprehensive training provided; 633-3400.
Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission — Volunteer coordinator, 632-6189 or go to www.ppjpc.org.
The Pikes Peak Library District — 531-6333, ext. 1251.
Pikes Peak United Way — Aimee Liotini, 955-0762 or www.ppunitedway.org.
Pikes Peak Workforce Center — Volunteers with professional backgrounds in HR, hiring managers or recruiters to conduct one-on-one resume review and mock interviewing needed; 667-3741.
PILLAR — A local Institute for LifeLong Learning: 633-4991.
PlayDate Behavioral Interventions — Provides intervention to children with autism and other disabilities; Eric Boggs, 465-3989 or www.myplaydate.org.
Project Angel Heart — Volunteer delivery drivers needed to bring meals to those homebound by serious illnesses; www.projectangelheart.org.
Rocky Mountain Health Care — Lynn Vilencia, 457-0660, ext. 220.
The Rocky Mountain Stroke Club — 599-4223.
Rocky Mountain Unit of Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic — Volunteer readers, directors, bookmarkers, office assistants and more needed; betsyrfbd@qwest.net.
Ronald McDonald House of Southern Colorado — Volunteers needed to staff our house at 311 N. Logan, as well as the Ronald McDonald Family Rooms at Memorial Central and St. Francis Medical Center; Ronda at 471-1814 or ronda@rmhcsoutherncolorado.org.
Safe Passage — Volunteers needed to assist greeting families. Safe Passage is focused on providing a friendly and neutral environment for the investigation of child sexual assault cases; Debbie Smith, 636-2460 or Debbie@safepassagecac.org.
The Salvation Army — Go online or call for volunteer opportunities: www.tsacs.org, 636-5266.
School District 11 GrandFriends — Retirees and senior citizens needed to provide academic assistance to students in grades K-12 and adult education; Mary Beth Williams, 520-2311.
SET Family Medical Clinics — Volunteer doctors, PA’s, NP’s and RN’s needed to make a difference in the lives of the uninsured, underinsured and low income people of your community. Help is needed at our homeless clinic 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Marian House and 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday at St. Francis Health Center. Contact Theresa Manous at 776-8850, ext. 1105 or theresamanous@centura.org for more information.
SHARE Colorado — A monthly food distributor that offers grocery packages at half the retail price; 210-3244 or www.sharecolorado.com.
Silver Key Senior Services— Transportation drivers, clerical and boutique volunteers needed; Lori Orwig, 884-2300.
Sister’s Thrift and Boutique — Thrift store benefiting the Benet Hill Monastery. Volunteers needed to help sort clothing and household items; Sandy, 282-0316.
Smokebrush Gallery and Foundation for the Arts — Volunteer accountant or bookkeeper needed; 444-1012.
Special Kids Special Families - Supporting youth and adults with developmental disabilities and special needs; volunteer coordinator at 447-8983, ext. 20 or email sksf@sksfcolorado.org.
Springs Rescue Mission — Various volunteer opportunities available; 314-2314 or www.mysrm.org.
Star Bar Players — Volunteers designers, builders, painters and more needed; www.starbarplayers.org or 357-5228.
Suicide Prevention Partnership — Volunteers 21 and older needed for the Hotline; 573-7447.
Teen Court — A nonprofit organization designed to provide a second chance to kids ages 11 to 18 who have broken the law: 475-7815.
TESSA — An agency that assists victims of domestic violence: Jody Petry, at 785-6811 or jpetry@tessacs.org.
The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs’ Kraemer Family Library — 262-3068.
Urban Peak — A transitional-housing shelter for homeless youth; www.urbanpeak.org, 630-3223.
USO- United Service Organizations — Greeters needed at USO Fort Carson; Phil Martinez, 306-1898, pmartinez@uso.org or www.uso.org.
VisionQuest Alliance — A service provider for Christian ministries: 488-4114 or www.vqalliance.org.
The Volunteers of America — Needs people 60 years and older that can devote 20 hours per a week to become foster grandparents; Kathy Bell, 632-1448 or www.voacolorado.org.
The Volunteers of America Honor and Memorial Program — Provides the opportunity to make tax-deductible contributions to help support the residents of Laurel Manor Care Center; 473-7780 or www.VolunteersofAmerica.org.
Western Museum of Mining and Industry — Volunteers needed for guides and front desk positions; 488-0880.
Wild Forever Foundation — A wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and education organization; 475-9453 or www.wildforever.org.
Women Build — Men and women volunteers needed Saturdays to help build the Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity Women Build Home. No construction experience needed; Jenny, 475-7800 or jenny@pikespeakhabitat.org.
Women's Resource Agency — 471-3170.
The World Heritage Foreign Exchange Student Host Family Program — Ellen Hayden, 266-6504 or www.world-heritage.org.
Workout Ltd.— Volunteer on mediations between victims and juvenile offenders; 471-4200.
Youth for Understanding USA — Area representative needed for exchange students in Colorado Springs; www.yfu-usa.org.
Youth in Action — A program of Mothers Against Drunk Driving: 380-8673.
YouthLink — Connecting Kids with Caring Adults: Scoti Domeij, 444-5404.
Zach’s Place — A respite/child care center that serves children with disabilities and special needs; volunteer coordinator at 447-8983, ext. 20 or email sksf@sksfcolorado.org.
Submit items for Helping Hands to Carlotta Olson, 30 S. Prospect St., Colorado Springs 80903, e-mail carlotta.olson@gazette.com, or fax 636-0202.