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
Science Outreach Program
May 16th
The University of Colorado Science Discovery Outreach Program offers young adults and kids great summer or after school activities involving scientific oriented programs like biology, chemistry and wilderness experiments.
Creekfest Duck Table at Farmers Market
May 16th
We speak with the ticket vendors for the famous Rubber Duck Race that goes down the Boulder Creek, all proceeds of the race go to help disabled people in part with the Expand organization in Boulder and the event takes place on Memorial Day where some 7,000 ducks are dropped into the Boulder Creek near the Public Library and the race winners receive special prizes in recognition of their accomplishment and support.
