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Across Colorado's Front Range, dozens of nonprofits are calling for volunteers to help feed families, shelter the homeless, and build homes. April's National Volunteer Month offers the perfect chance to get involved and make a real difference in your community.
Over a thousand volunteers donated 80,417 hours to HopeWest in 2025, providing companionship and support worth $2.8 million to families facing illness and grief across western Colorado. One volunteer turned her own experience losing her husband into a decade of service helping others.
When a backcountry skier injured their leg near a remote Colorado peak, 16 volunteers dropped everything to bring them home safely. The rescue team had the injured skier in the hospital within four hours of the emergency call.
The Grand County Library District is celebrating the volunteers who keep local libraries running smoothly, from shelving books to leading weekly craft clubs. Their service highlights how small acts of giving back strengthen entire communities.
When a backcountry skier broke their leg near a remote Colorado peak, 16 volunteer rescuers dropped everything to bring them home safely. Thanks to quick thinking and teamwork, the injured skier was off the mountain and receiving medical care in just over three hours.
IRS-certified volunteers in Colorado are helping seniors, veterans, and low-income families file taxes completely free, saving each person hundreds of dollars. One 85-year-old woman faced choosing between groceries and tax prep before finding this lifeline.
Gilpin County is recruiting neighbors to help neighbors during wildfires and emergencies. The mountain community hosted a volunteer fair connecting residents with life-saving roles that don't require badges or uniforms.
Volunteers in Colorado's Eagle County donated over 5,000 hours building affordable homes in 2025, saving Habitat for Humanity more than half a million dollars in labor costs. National Volunteer Appreciation Week spotlights how giving back benefits both communities and the volunteers themselves.
Sixteen volunteers partnered with Mesa County to plant native trees and shrubs at Clifton Nature Park, restoring habitat damaged by invasive species. The community effort brought together disc golfers, nonprofit workers, and county staff to rebuild the local ecosystem one plant at a time.
The American Red Cross is celebrating the 4,000+ Alabama volunteers who make up 90% of its workforce while recruiting helpers for roles from disaster response to blood drives. National Volunteer Week runs April 19-25. #
Nearly half of Colorado's Red Cross volunteers are now under 43, while Baby Boomers continue anchoring disaster relief. Four generations are uniting to serve Northern Colorado communities in need.
Rolf Hermanson has spent over two decades making sure Strawberry Days happens, from setting up tents to serving beer to announcing ball drops. His story shows how one person's steady commitment can help keep an entire community tradition alive.
Lynne and John Green have spent more than 10 years safeguarding northwest Colorado's archaeological treasures and teaching hundreds of students why these ancient sites matter. Their volunteer work just earned them the Bureau of Land Management's highest state honor.
A retired military veteran and a community advocate are showing how small acts of service create big wins for students. Their stories prove everyone has something valuable to give.
Over 30 organizations joined forces to provide winter survival supplies to hundreds of people experiencing homelessness during extreme cold. The Stand-Up event delivered haircuts, hot meals, medical care, and even veterinary services for pets.
When wildfires force families to flee, who rescues the pets left behind? In Summit County, Colorado, 45 volunteers just trained to do exactly that.
Colorado Mesa University volunteers helped triple the number of families getting free tax prep last year, putting thousands of dollars back in community members' pockets. Now the student-run program is back for 2026, offering IRS-certified help through April.
When the Aspen Acres fire threatened Colorado communities, a construction equipment owner and his volunteer crew drove three hours south every day to dig fire lines protecting homes at no cost. Their quick work saved ranches, homes, and countless families from devastation. ##
A Safe Haven for Newborns is honoring the volunteers who power their life-saving mission this Volunteer Month. The Florida organization says volunteers bring not just support, but the human connection that families in crisis desperately need.
When two hikers got trapped on a technical ridge at 14,265 feet, 16 rescuers spent nine hours bringing them home safely. The successful mission highlights how prepared volunteers keep Colorado's mountains safer for everyone.
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