Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers enhance Town of Erie government services and enrich the quality of life for our community. In that spirit, the Town is adding new ways to get involved all the time.

One long-term volunteer program has been with the Parks & Recreation Department, Volunteers have provided more than 9,500 hours to assisting Parks & Recreation successfully host special events, coach youth sports, assist with Active Adult programs, and help keep our Town parks and open spaces beautiful.

Additionally, the Town has been using Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) for police functions to enhance service and community outreach, helps improve the quality of life. Volunteers serve as Chaplains, Victim Advocates, Restorative Justice facilitators, event planners, photographers, data entry, and more.

See below for available opportunities that are one-time or ongoing with the Town of Erie.

Parks & Recreation

Erie Parks and Recreation's volunteer needs will only continue to grow so volunteers for any of the activities/events below are welcomed!

Active Adults

Special Events
Lunch Program
Drop-In Activity Leader
Class Instructor
Softball and Volleyball Team Captain

Boy and Girl Scout Projects

The Town of Erie welcomes the opportunity to work with local scouts who need to coordinate a service project to fulfill the requirements of their perspective organizations.

If you are interested in coordinating a service project within the Town of Erie, please contact our Community Partnership & Special Projects Manager at 303-926-2796.

Be prepared to provide the following information:

General project description
Project timeline
Estimated project cost
Benefits of the project to the community and its residents

Special Events

Special Event volunteer opportunities are available for ages 16 and older.

Youth Sports Coaches

Head Coaches must be 18 years of age or older. Anyone under the age of 18 interested in helping will be paired with a Head Coach a play a supporting coaching role.

Basketball
Soccer
Softball/Baseball
Flag Football
Volleyball

Zero Waste Champions

The Town of Erie has a commitment to reducing waste sent to the landfill. To do that, Zero Waste Champions can help with education, clean-up, sorting, and collecting waste. Typically Zero Waste Champions will volunteer as Special Events.

Your role as a Zero Waste Champion ensures waste is being diverted correctly, which:

Keeps our community clean
Reduces greenhouse gas emissions (aka reduces the impact of climate change)
Protects wildlife and biodiversity
Reduces consumption of natural resources
Helps make sustainability accessible and equitable for the whole community

Town staff leads the training for this volunteer opportunity and we keep you informed of opportunities to serve. Volunteers keep the staff informed on the happenings throughout Erie, and you help change the world right where you work, play, and live!

Visit the Zero Waste Champions information page for more details and any upcoming opportunities for training or service.

Adopt-a-Road

The Adopt-A-Road Program is open to any group, family, or single individual within the Town of Erie.

Adopting a road is a one year commitment to remove trash from the designated roadway a minimum of twice a year. This cleanup should happen between the first weekend of April through mid-May, and the first weekend of September through mid-October. With more clean-up in the summer months as optional.

Visit the Adopt-a-Road webpage for more details.

Volunteer Incentive Program

As an incentive and a big thank you to all of the dedicated volunteers, the Volunteer Incentive Program offers:

Active Adult Volunteer:
- Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner for all volunteers.
Erie Community Center Volunteer (determined when needed):
- 6 volunteer hours = Two (2) day passes
- 12 volunteer hours = Ten (10) punch pass
Parks Volunteer:
- One Event = Volunteer t-shirt (if applicable) and two (2) day passes to the ECC.
Special Event Volunteer:
- Two (2) day passes per event worked.
- Volunteer shirt (if applicable).
- Meal at the event.
Sports Volunteer Coaches:
- Each season coached, head coaches receive a photo plaque of their team.
- First and second season = Coach t-shirt, free youth sports registration for one child per team coached, and two (2) day passes.
- Three seasons (not necessarily consecutive) = Free youth sports registration for one child per team coached, 10 punch pass, and free room rental for team party for third season coached.
- After three seasons = The process starts over; the coach receives first season awards.
Volunteer Referral Program:
- Receive two (2) free guest passes for each volunteer you refer to the Erie Community Center.

Additional Opportunities Nearby

Organization	Minimum Age	Duties
Allegiance Ranch and Equine Rescue 3448 CR 4, Erie 720-301-2533	All ages welcome those under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a guardian.	Livestock chores such as mucking stalls, general clean up, and grooming horses. No experience around horses is necessary. Misc. Projects (ex: painting)
Coal Creek Meals on Wheels 303-665-0566	N/A	Admin or Special Projects Ambassador Bagger Driver (regular or substitute) Kitchen Helper Café: Serving or Hosting
Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center 11968 Mineral Road, Longmont 303-652-9131	The minimum age for volunteers is 14 with horse experience (and contingent upon interview) or 16 without horse experience.	Horse Leading Side Walking Barn Team
Cultivate: Seniors flourishing in every community 303-443-1933 Opportunities available in Broomfield and Boulder Counties	N/A	Carry-Out Caravan VetsGo Fit-It SnowBusters YardBusters Retired Serior
Erie Chamber of Commerce 235 Wells Street. Erie 303-828-3440	14	Special Events 18+ Needed to Serve Alcohol at Events
Erie Community Food Bank 635 Pierce Street, Erie 720-383-4865	N/A	Shelving/Sorting Food Items Unloading Donations Stocking Items Weighing Food Record Keeping
Erie Community Library 400 Powers Street, Erie 720-685-5200	16* Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.	Returning Reading Material to Shelves Assist with Summer Reading Program Special Events Craft Project Preparation Computer Tasks
Erie Rotary Club	18	Engage in the Community Serving Seniors Supporting Students Rotary International
Erie Uplink PO Box 1424, Erie Email Erie Uplink	N/A	Make Seasonal Crafts/Notes Pack Tiger Packs Pick up food Sort Donations
Good Samaritan Hospital 200 Exempla Circle, Lafayette 303-689-5800	14	Floor Host Visit Patients with Therapy Dogs Clerical/Other Support Tasks Assist at Welcome Desk Raise Funds in Gift Shop
Luvin Arms 3470 CR7, Erie 720-515-8577	N/A	Tour guide Visitor Center Attendant Property Maintenance Outreach Events Office/Special Projects
RSVP Volunteers in Service 970-515-5135 Email RSVP Weld County	55+	Reading Partner SHOP Handyman Service Disaster Preparedness Veterans' Outreach Grocery Program
Sister Carmen Community Center 655 Aspen Ridge Drive, Lafayette 303-665-4342 ext. 142	14* Under 14 must be accompanied by adult.	Food Bank: Sort Food and Stock Shelves Thrift Store: Organize, Sort and Price Community Garden: Maintain Organic Garden Clerical Support: Front Desk Host and Data Entry
Transportation Assistance : 60+ Ride 970-573-5818		Transportation Assistance Grocery and Essentials Delivery