If you live in Denver, here are some ways that you can
positively influence the community, whether or not you go to Scum of the
Earth Church.
Save Our Youth
Mentor an at-risk youth by meeting with him/her and just hanging out
and being a good role-model
Time Commitment: 1-2 hrs / week; ideally mentors commit to mentor a
kid from 6th-12th grade (6 yrs)
http://www.saveouryouth.org
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The Children’s
Hospital (or any hospital will take volunteers)
Help sick kids; varies depending on your talents and desires; they
will work with what you want to do
Time Commitment: Varies, usually several hours/ week; requires at
least a 6-month commitment
http://www.thechildrenshospital.org/public/helpkids/volunteer/become.cfm
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Habitat for Humanity
Help build houses for low-income families; OR help with office
administration; OR staff the outlet stores
Time Commitment: Varies depending on type of volunteering; to build,
you must commit one full day from 9am-4:30pm (Wednesday - Saturday)
http://www.habitatmetrodenver.org |
Easter Seals
Work to improve the lives of people with disabilities; Varies: they
have a center in Lakewood and they have a summer camp in Empire
Time Commitment: Varies
http://co.easterseals.com
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The ARC
Advocate for people with developmental disabilities; variety of
opportunities including event staff, advocacy, personal
representatives, etc.
Time Commitment: Varies
http://www.thearcofco.org
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Denver Rescue Mission
Help the residents at a popular homeless shelter; opportunities
include playing praise/ worship music, sorting clothes, serving
food, tutoring, etc
Time Commitment: Varies
http://www.denverrescuemission.org |
Compa Food Bank
Ministry
Help feed needy families in Colorado; Every Thanksgiving, they do an
outreach to deliver thousands of Thanksgiving dinners to needy
families – you help deliver the meals to the families; various
opportunities throughout the year are also available (drivers needed
now)
Time Commitment: Saturday before Thanksgiving: 2 hrs; other times of
year: varies
http://www.compafoodministry.com |
