Volunteer Application

Volunteer Application

Our Mission: To guide families in housing crisis from insecurity to stability, self-reliance and prosperity.
Please note that the minimum age to volunteer with Partners in Housing is 16 years old without adult accompaniment.

Our Current Highest Volunteer Needs (a complete listing of our volunteer opportunities is detailed further on in the application):
- Warm Welcome Greeter: Greet families when they arrive, guide them to appointments, answer phones, and help with upkeep of our donation center and community kitchen during downtime. *Perfect for teens!
- Delivering Hope: Pick up and deliver furniture to families in our program. Flexible 45-minute to 4-hour shifts. A box truck is available for deliveries and pickups. Need: Routine volunteers who are available 1-2 times/month.
- Appreciation Advocate: Help us thank donors via calls and maintain our donation records. Flexible shifts. Potential to grow into a lead role that is perfect for detail-oriented people! Need: Volunteers available at least once/month.
- People-Person: Greet donors and help unload their donations during our donation acceptance hours (8:45 AM - 12:15 PM on Tuesdays). Will be asked to lift/bend/twist up to 20 lbs. Need: Volunteers available at least once/month.
Training will be provided for all opportunities.

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Are you over 18?*

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Interests & Skills

Please select which opportunities below interest you the most and complete any additional info that would be useful or us to know when providing you with volunteer opportunities.
Please select the top 3 opportunities you are interested in.*

HIGH NEED: Delivering Hope (Light-Medium Furniture Pickup/Delivery) - This position is one of the quickest ways to make a big difference! You'll pick up and deliver furniture so the families in our program have a bed to sleep on, a kitchen table to eat at, and all the things that make a house a home. We always make sure the items being picked up/delivered are within your comfort zone and volunteer shifts range from 45 minutes to 4 hours. We have a box truck and a passenger van available.HIGH NEED: The Appreciation Advocate (Donation Calls & Administration Tasks) - Love connecting with people and keeping things organized? As an Appreciation Advocate, you’ll play a vital role in thanking donors who support our free Donation Center and ensuring our donation records stay accurate. Whether you’re making gratitude calls or assisting with administrative tasks, your efforts help keep our mission moving forward!HIGH NEED: The People-Person (Donation Acceptance) – Be a friendly face and help donors unload their bags or boxes of donations! This role is primarily outside during our donation acceptance hours (8:45 AM - 12:15 PM on Tuesdays), and you'll get your steps in!HIGH NEED: A Warm Welcome (Greeter) - Families stop by our Resource Center to attend classes/appointments, use our free donation center, and more! Greet families with a smile, walk them to their appointments, and assist with other front desk activities, including answering phones. During any downtime, there are plenty of ways to stay busy: tidy up/stock the donation center, clean the community kitchen, or read a book until the next family arrives!Nice & Neat (Donation Tidying, Occasional Shopper Support) – Does seeing a messy room make you itch? Come sort the donations we receive, tidy up our shopping space, and provide occasional support for the families using our free Donation Center!The Helping Hand (Pantry Stocking and Organizing) - Want to make sure every family finds what they need? Help organize and restock food, hygiene items, and baby supplies so families can always shop for the essentials at our pantry!Neighborly Delivery Driver (Donation Shuttling) - Play a vital role in supporting our community by transporting pre-sorted boxes and bags of donations to the Colorado House and other partner agencies across town. This role ensures essential items reach families and individuals in need through our network of trusted partners. No special training is required—just a reliable vehicle, a passion for helping others, and a willingness to drive!The Facilitator (Life Skills Class Facilitator) – Share your knowledge and lead a life skills workshop for our Partner families! We need instructors (you can volunteer individually or as a small group) on a variety of topics, and we are open to suggestions!The Maintenance Magician (Housing Maintenance/Repair) - Are you the go-to person for friends, family, and neighbors when something needs to be fixed? Put those skills toward a fantastic cause and help ensure the homes we provide for families in our program stay in tip-top shape!
Past or Filled Volunteer Opportunities (Admin ONLY):

The Party Planner (Event Committee) - Join our Event Committee and become a vital part of our volunteer team! We are seeking passionate, imaginative, and detail-oriented individuals to collaborate with us in creating remarkable events for not only those in our community but for the families we serve. This is your opportunity to get involved, connect with new faces, and shape memorable experiences. Whether you excel in planning, have a flair for creativity, or have a desire to lend a helping hand, we are excited to welcome you aboard!

The Job Coach (Employment Readiness) - Our clients are motivated individuals with ambitious career goals and sometimes, they need help getting from point A to
point B. You can be the bridge to stable employment or better employment by
reviewing their resume, helping with mock interviews, and conducting career
assessments.

The Money Mentor (One-on-One Budget Counseling) - Are you known to happily use Excel spreadsheets or apps to budget? Bring that enthusiasm for money management to Partners in Housing and teach budgeting techniques, credit management, saving, and other financial skills in a one-on-one collaborative session with our clients!

The Fun One! (Child Enrichment Center Volunteer) - Hang out and have fun with the kiddos in our program while their parents are on-site attending self-sufficiency classes and appointments!

Food Pantry Shuttle (Pickup/Delivery of Food Donations) - You will assist with picking up and delivering food donations that we receive weekly from the Care and Share Food Bank to our Food Pantry. This role requires reliable transportation and is vital to keeping our pantry stocked and supporting the needs of the families in our program!
Please list any relevant skills or experience you may have.
Why are you interested in volunteering with us?*
Please indicate any health factors that may affect program involvement (no heavy lifting, allergies, etc.):
If you are interested in moving furniture and delivering hope, we are always in need of volunteers that can drive our box truck or passenger van. Please submit a copy of your driver’s license with your application if you are interested in driving.

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