VOLUNTEER
We believe in the power of volunteers to bring about positive change in our community, and we are always working to create meaningful opportunities. We are a non-profit organization that is dedicated to partnering with other local non-profits to address the needs in our community. By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. Together, we will make a lasting impact!
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
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Make a Card, Make A Student's Day π
We’re adding a little extra love to this year’s School Supply Drive!
Along with all the back-to-school essentials, we’re inviting our community to make handmade cards for students attending Colorado Treatment Facility Schools.
Grab your markers and help us send every student into the school year with supplies in their backpack and encouragement in their heart. π
Card instructions:
- Please use one of the messages below - *DO NOT add or use other wording
- No larger than 9x12
- Back-to-school themed
- You may include your first name only
- Must be dropped off at 1460 S. Colorado Blvd. by Aug. 6th - Please email info@projectourtown.org to set up a time.
Sample Messages:
- Welcome Back to School
- Something Special for Someone Special
- Just for You
- Thinking of You
- You Make the World Better
- I Believe In You
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August 8th Donuts4Doers - School Supply Packing Event π
Join us for a special Donuts for Doers project benefiting students attending Colorado Treatment Facility Schools. Come for the donuts. π© Stay for the difference you'll make!π
Saturday, August 8th
10:00am to Noon-ish
π PROJECT OUR TOWN "HIVE"
1460 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, 80222
Registration will open Saturday, Aug 1st at noon. An email will be sent at that time with a registration link.
Sign up for our emails at the bottom of this page.
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Soup'er Friday! π₯£
π£ We are now packaging food π
EVERY FRIDAY from 12-1:30
Scoop. Pack. Feed. Repeat.
These lunchtime projects allow us to package a large amount of food quickly while bringing together people who care deeply about helping our neighbors.
Food will go directly to our food pantry partners serving people facing food insecurity.
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Blood Drive on August 20 π©Έβ€οΈ
Save the date to roll up your sleeves! β€οΈ
Our next Blood Drive with American Red Cross is happening Thursday, August 20. One appointment, one donation, and one hour of your time can make a real difference for patients in need.
Mark your calendar now. Registration details are coming soon! β¨
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DELIVERIES! ππ©΅ π¦
We often have donations we could really use help with getting to our non-profit partners!
Some say it is the very best volunteer opportunity of all π
If you are interested, please contact us below!!
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Decorate Delivery Bags for There With Care or Project Angel Heart!List Item 1
At-Home Opportunity
Help bring some cheer to client families receiving much needed items!
HOW:
1. Email us at info@projectourtown.org to set up a time to pick up bags at our location (1460 S. Colorado Blvd. Denver, 80222).
2. Decorate bags at home (instructions provided)
3. Set up a time to drop bags back off and we will make sure they get back to There With Care and/or Project Angel Heart!!
There With Care provides a wide range of thoughtful and fundamental services to families and children during the critical phase of a medical crisis. They serve families referred by medical agencies, by building a network of services and people who ease the burden of life’s day-to-day obligations with compassion and care.
Project Angel Heart prepares and home-delivers—at no charge—medically tailored meals to 5,000 Coloradans who are living with cancer, kidney disease, HIV/AIDS, and other severe illnesses.
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Warm Your ♥οΈ Bean Soup Project... At Home!
This project is always a volunteer favorite! It is fun, active, engaging and, most importantly, it puts food on the table for people who really need it - people who do not always know when their next meal will be.
We have take-home kits that make it really conveneint to do the project with your family and friends, colleagues or by yourself!
It is an impactful way to help the people in our community who are struggling with food insecurity.
Click below for all the information!
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Knitters Needed! π§Ά
There is always a need for hats, scarves, and blankets. If you love knitting and want to share the fruits of your labor with those in need, we would love to help.
Email us below to set up a drop off or if you have any questions.
We've had a few people express interested in a crochet class.
If you are interested in a crochet or knitting class, let us know!
If there are enough people, we'll see if we can make it happen! Keep in mind that you would be making items to be donated, not working on personal projects.
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β THINGS COME UP!
Oftentimes we need help with things like:
- deliveries
- organizing/sorting
- unpacking
- inventory incoming donations
- picking up supplies/donations
- and more
If you are interested in helping as needed, please send us an email with your contact info and availability.

