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Volunteers needed for Valmont Bike Hosts Boulder
May 20th
The City of Boulder’s Parks and Recreation Department, with the help of the Boulder MountainBike Alliance, is looking for congenial people to volunteer for the opening weekend at the Valmont Bike Park on Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12. Volunteers are needed to interact with visitors, answer questions and provide information on the park’s various features. Two- to four-hour shifts are available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 12.
There will be a required training sessions at the park on Tuesday, May 24, and Thursday, May 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. Volunteers must attend one of these sessions. Volunteers should be 16 years of age or older and comfortable interacting with the public. Bicycle riders of all levels are encouraged to respond but riding is not required. Volunteers must sign up atwww.bouldermountainbike.org (click the “Valmont Bike Posse” link on the bottom right) or by emailingvalmont@bouldermountainbike.org.
Reminder: Valmont Bike Park remains CLOSED to unauthorized visitors and riders until opening day (June 11) to allow for completion of construction.
Long-term volunteers are needed through the summer months as well. For more information, call Shelly Ruspakka, Parks and Recreation, at 303-413-7214.
Volunteers needed for restorative justice program
May 17th
Boulder County, Colo. – Boulder County Community Justice Services is seeking volunteers for a restorative justice program designed to help offenders repair harm done to the community.
Volunteers will work with clients who have committed misdemeanor crimes and have been ordered by the court to do community service with government agencies and nonprofit organizations.
Volunteers may serve as Case Managers or Case Assistants in Boulder or Longmont. Both positions require a six-month commitment and 6-8 hours per week during regular business hours.
Case Managers assist in matching clients with suitable community service opportunities and monitor clients to ensure they are fulfilling their court-appointed responsibilities. Case Assistants help with administrative tasks such as tracking client hours and appointments.
Volunteers may also participate in the “Caring Crafts” program, which collects handmade items like furniture, quilts and art made by clients and donates them to nonprofits.
The program is open to volunteers and students looking to gain professional experience in case management, restorative justice and community service. Participants must be 21 years of age or older with good communication skills and an ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
The deadline to register is June 3. For details and registration information, please contact Janice Allan of the Community Justice Services volunteer program at 303-441-3718 or jallan@bouldercounty.org.
Volunteers sought to help end poverty in Boulder County
May 16th
Circles Allies training to be held Thursday
Boulder County, Colo. – As part of its continued effort to help move individuals and families out of poverty and into a life of sustained self-sufficiency, Boulder County is recruiting volunteers to participate in the Circles Campaign.
Circles is a national campaign designed to help families out of poverty and initiate changes in the community that result in eliminating barriers to economic stability. The long-range vision is to eliminate the condition of poverty altogether.
At the heart of the campaign are Circles Allies, middle- and upper-income volunteers that help families transitioning from poverty to self-sufficiency. The Allies provide friendship, coaching, networking and other non-financial support necessary to help families achieve their goals.
Boulder County Circles Campaign Coordinator Eliberto Mendoza will facilitate a Circles Allies 101 Training on May 19 in Boulder. The training explains the core concepts of the Circles Campaign and some of the situations volunteers might encounter as an ally.
Circles Allies are asked to make an 18-month commitment, volunteering for 6-12 hours per month including two monthly meetings. Please contact Eliberto Mendoza at emendoza@bouldercounty.org or 303-441-1503 for more information.
What: Volunteer training for the Circles Campaign, a nationwide program dedicated to ending poverty that has been implemented in Boulder County. Civic groups, faith communities, neighborhood groups, and individuals are all encouraged to get involved.
When: Thursday, May 19, 6-8 p.m.
Where: YWCA, 2222 14th St., Boulder
RSVP: Eliberto Mendoza, emendoza@bouldercounty.org or 303-441-1503