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Many people have hectic schedules and often would like to volunteer but feel they do not have the time. We would like to give you a few helpful hints on volunteerism:
2. Where to volunteer? Try to think about where you are in your life. If you have youth in your life, try to volunteer with agencies, projects and organizations that involve youth either in age and interests similar to your own youth or with projects and programs that can easily incorporate the involvement of your youth either as participants or as mentors to other youth involved. Try to apply this to other aspects and interests in your life. Filling out the volunteer form provided will give us a basic idea of the areas you are interested in, knowing a little about other facets that could inhibit you being able to volunteer can help us maybe make a fit that incorporates more of your life's demands. We can change a volunteer opportunity into an inclusive activity rather than a time consuming obstacle.
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Remember volunteerism is truly about reciprocation.
Think of areas in which you are interested in volunteering that will
give something back to you. If you are interested in public lands, but
haven't had time to study it, volunteering with a project, agency or
organization that deals with this topic helps you learn something new
about your area while assisting them with much needed volunteer work.
Smart volunteerism is not only about giving but also about being able
to take something with you above and beyond warm fuzzy feelings.
4. Finally, we would like to remind you that volunteerism comes
in many different forms; it could be anything from making sandwiches
to fundraising to building to research and grant writing. Think about
who you are and your comfort level with other people. If you are outgoing
you may want a volunteer site that has a lot of direct contact with
people. If you are stronger functioning away from people you may want
to pursue volunteer opportunities that draw off of other strength such
as writing, research, prep-work or board membership. Everyone has something
to contribute.
Current Featured Agencies
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| Agency | Description | Start Date |
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| Latina Initative | Organizational goals: The Latina community will be able to speak articulately and act effectively to influence the decision and policy makers about the issues that effect their families and communities, LI will have mutually beneficial, deliberate and defined partnerships, to influence the decision and policy makers, with organizations working on issues effecting the Latina community, and LI will be recognized as the resource for information, support, education on getting involved in issues impacting the Latina community. | |
| The Family Center of Durango and La Plata Family Centers Coalition | Occassional childcare needed for Family Center of Durango programs such as Foster Parent Night out, Bright Beginnings trainings, Love and Logic classes and board meetings. | 10/2008 |
| La Plata County Children, Youth and Family Master Plan | Committee work from citizens of La Plata County work on seven action areas identified by the National League of Cities platform for Strengthening Families and Supporting Children and Youth Outcomes as a template. | 04/22/08 |
| Growing Partners | 12/1/05 | |
| Durango Four Corners NOW | Volunteer opportunities in outreach and marketing, newletter publication, legislative research and meeting preparation. | 09.09.05 |
| San Juan Citizens Alliance | Assist this non-profit organization with administrative work, project based work, fundraising and public information sharing. Multitude of volunteer opportunties available.. just give us a call!!! | 11/2004 |
| Food Not Bombs | FNB is interested in the involvment of any person interested in the pickup and redistribution of food at feeding centers located throughout the Durango, CO. community and Fort Lewis College campus | 11/4/2004 |