There’s never a wrong time to volunteer, but summer offers the prime opportunity with its long days and warm nights. No matter your passions, you can easily find somewhere in Longmont in need of a helping hand, including the following places:
Friends of Longmont Senior Center
The Friends of Longmont Senior Center is a community center dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults. It offers drop-in programs, exercise classes, special events (such as lectures and concerts), humanities, arts, history classes, technology programs, and day trips.
The Longmont Recreation Center
The Longmont Recreation Center is the town hub for workouts, swimming, classes, and community gatherings. It’s seeking volunteers for upcoming events and managing the Sandstone Ranch Visitors Learning Center. These opportunities are open to adults, teens, and families. The center honors a buddy system, allowing you to volunteer with a friend.
Table of Hope Food Pantry
The Table of Hope Food Pantry is a nonprofit that provides food assistance to the people of Longmont and nearby communities. The pantry is only open on the second and fourth Saturday mornings of the month, making it a good option for those whose schedules limit them to volunteering a couple of times a month. Of course, help is also wanted outside these hours, so it offers flexibility if you need it.
The Colorado Horse Rescue
The Colorado Horse Rescue has advocated for the equine world since 1986 and focuses on improving horses' lives. Warm weather days are the perfect time to get in the saddle and lend a hoof. The rescue is open to all experience levels and welcomes adults and youth between 14 and 18, as long as they volunteer alongside a parent or guardian.
Parks, Open Spaces, and Trails
Volunteering in one of Longmont’s parks might be an ideal fit if you love the great outdoors. The city consistently seeks volunteers for one-time shifts or recurring commitments. You can volunteer to plant native trees, clean up litter on the greenways, build trails, or work at an educational event. Opportunities are open to all ages and experience levels.
Summer might be a time to kick back, but it’s also a time to give back. If you want to make a difference in your community, consider one of the worthy places above and make it a season of selflessness.
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