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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

below are just some of the student volunteer opportunities

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES below are just some of the student volunteer opportunities
VOLUNTEEROPPORTUNITIESbelow are just some of the student volunteer opportunities

Here is a small selection of volunteer opportunities that are available to our CHS students.

Points to remember when planning community service hours:


  • hours must be completed at a non-profit organization
  • hours must be recorded in the HelperHelper app
  • students may log-in to HelperHelper using their school email and password
  • CAREFULLY READ ABOUT SIGN-UP! Some sign-ups are through HelperHelper, some are through the organizations sign-up genius or website and some are through email/phone
  • complete guidelines and tutorial may be found on our website under Student/Community Service
  • all students must complete 20 hours of community service as part of their DCSD graduation requirements
  • the deadline for seniors to complete/document their community service is Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at noon
  • students are able to letter in community service
  • if you have any questions, please contact Ms. Echer in the counseling office, lsimingtonecher@dcsdk12.org

Help and Hope Center Help and Hope Center

Help & Hope Center
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Students will help cut and assemble flowers for a Mothers Day event at the Castle Rock Outlet Mall benefitting The Help and Hope Center of Castle Rock.


Students MUST sign up via our SignUpGenius. Additionally, students must be able to get to the Castle Rock Outlet Mall and be able to work independently. Upon completion, they will receive approval of their hours.

Point of contact for day of volunteering: Jackie Forge, Marketing and Events Manager - 303-688-2800


Address: 5050 Factory Shops Blvd., Castle Rock, CO 80109, Suite 437 — which is the customer service office next to Vuori (and Sephora).

Town of Castle Rock Town of Castle Rock

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Volunteer in Castle Rock

click for complete information and sign-up

Student Volunteers for Extended School Year (ESY) Student Volunteers for Extended School Year (ESY)

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We are looking for student volunteers to help with ESY!

Students should be going into 9th grade or a current high school student. Students will be assisting other students with learning activities under the supervision of a teacher.


Complete this interest form. It is a great way to get community service hours!

Young Citizens Police Academy Young Citizens Police Academy

Young Citizen Police Academy
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Parker Task Force Parker Task Force

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Volunteer Opportunities Food Drives Parker Task Force 2026


DETAILS - Minimum 2-hour shift 8-10 or 10-12 or 12-2 or 2-4


- Have a friend sign up with you if possible - more comfortable and fun!

COMMITT – do not cancel since it then leaves drive short-handed.

Wear clothing/coats with your school colors and name!

- Hand out small list of items to customers upon arrival asking if they would buy

an item or two to support Parker Task Force Food Bank and collect when they

leave. Smile and be polite ��


STORES - King Soopers at Cottonwood & Stonegate locations in PARKER

- Walmart in PARKER and ELIZABETH

- Safeway in PARKER

DATES *April 11, June 6, August 15, October 10, November 14*


CONTACT Anne Williams Anne@parkertaskforce.org with 3 things: Name, Phone, Email

(303) 204-7610 if you don’t hear back from me via email

I will be moving to SignUpGenius in 2026 but you must contact Anne Williams first!

Food Bank of the Rockies Food Bank of the Rockies

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Volunteer information and sign-up

Douglas County Library Douglas County Library

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Volunteer at the Douglas County Library

Birthday Parties

Birthday party volunteers help our staff with activities, Storytime, crafts, room set-up, and break down. Volunteers must be comfortable using a hot glue gun, scissors and a mini air compressor.

Reading or Math Buddy

A unique program that matches trained teen volunteers to Little Buddies (grades 1-3) to help them become stronger in the subject of reading or math.

Library Volunteer Page


Please sign-up through the library's links.

Town of Parker Town of Parker

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Volunteer webpage will ongoing and special event opportunities.

Parker Parks and Recreation Parker Parks and Recreation

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Volunteer webpage will ongoing opportunities

Just Serve Just Serve

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Visit the Just Serve website for ongoing opportunities.

Select 'See Projects' and enter your zip code.

The local representative is Shaun Gann at parker@justserve.org

Edwards Animal Rescue Foundation Edwards Animal Rescue Foundation

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Ongoing volunteers needed.

For information, visit their website.

To volunteer, please call Lynda Edwards at 303-841-8338.

Douglas County Volunteers Douglas County Volunteers

DC Volunteers
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Local Organizations that Utilize Volunteers Local Organizations that Utilize Volunteers

  • Backcountry Wilderness Area
  • Douglas County Volunteer Opportunities
  • Douglas County Outdoor Education Center
  • Habitat for Humanity Denver
  • Douglas County Libraries
  • Goodwill Parker, 303.840.1004
  • Special Olympics
  • Secor Cares
  • Project C.U.R.E.
  • Humane Colorado
  • Food Bank of the Rockies
  • Denver Botanic Gardens
  • Children’s Museum
  • Children’s Hospital Association of Volunteers
  • Denver Rescue Mission
  • Make a Wish Foundation
  • Operation Christmas Child
  • Town of Parker Volunteers
  • Special Events at an Elementary School
  • Special Events at Chaparral
  • Youth Sports Camp through Chap
  • Spirit 4 the Seasons ( spirit4theseasons.org)
  • Aging Resources of Douglas County (https://www.agingresourcesdougco.org/volunteers.html)
  • Your Faith Organization
  • Town of Castle Rock (https://www.crgov.com/3322/Make-an-Impact)
  • Schweiger Ranch (https://schweigerranch.org/volunteer/)
  • Stone Canyon Outdoor EdVentures through DCSD (contact Ryan Southard rsouthard@dcsdk12.org)
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