VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME

Volunteers are vital to our organization and we cannot do this without you. Depending on your desired time commitment, we have First Day Program, Classes and Event Volunteer positions available.  See descriptions below on how you can help today!

Volunteer Descriptions

First Day Program Volunteers description below.

Classes Volunteer:  Are you interested in helping children learn to regulate with fun activities with Art or Boxing?  The Light House needs volunteers to work with the children in foster care to learn better coping techniques and better their mental health.  Volunteers are passionate about helping these children go from struggling with stress and bottled up emotions to be able to express the large emotional burden that comes with being in foster care and experiencing trauma.  If you are interested or would like to know more, please email us at info@thelighthousedenver.org or click below and fill out the form.

Event Volunteer:  The Light House has many events that happen throughout the year that are done in our community.  There are Awareness events that are done with foster families to give back like our Easter Egg Chase or Holiday Store that are just fun for the families that are in foster care.  Volunteers for Awareness Events help with planning, decor, games and fun activites for the families, and help families sign up for our programs. Fundraising events are also done throughout the year to help us provide support for our programs.  Fundraising volunteers will help with various tasks like set up/take down, contests and games, and check in.  

New positions are always forming. Check back soon for new volunteer opportunities!

 

LET’S CHAT ABOUT HOW YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunity: “First Day” Program
Location: YMCA University Hills, Denver
Start Date: Possibly February 2026 

Role Overview
Join our “First Day” team to support children entering foster care. Volunteers provide a warm welcome, help children choose clothing and toiletries, and collaborate with caseworkers or law enforcement to ensure a smooth transition to their new placement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Greet and comfort children on their first day of foster care

  • Assist with selecting clothing, toiletries, and other essentials

  • Coordinate next steps with caseworkers or law enforcement

  • Help set up a safe, age-appropriate activity space

Time Commitment & Schedule

  • On-call shifts during business hours:

    • Weekdays: 8 AM–8 PM

    • Saturdays: 8 AM–4 PM

    • Sundays: 8 AM–12 PM

  • Head volunteers will oversee each shift and assign roles

Qualifications

  • Genuine compassion and respect for children who have experienced trauma

  • Background in social work, therapy, mental health, or related fields preferred

  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and work as part of a team

Training & Compliance

  • Background check required

  • Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) training (provided)

  • First Aid/CPR certification encouraged; please indicate if you’re already certified

How to Apply
Please complete our volunteer interest form with your availability. TBRI training is done monthly through Raise the Future, so we encourage early sign-up. We look forward to having you on our team!

 

 

Event Volunteers needed too!!

Apply Here

In Kind Donations

A great way to give back or to help the foster community is to do in-kind donations.  We have a list of needs that our classes and programs have.  We use these items on a regular basis and we need multiple and on an ongoing basis.  Drop offs can be scheduled with us.  Any questions, please reach out to us at info@thelighthousedenver.org.  Click below for a list of items that we need.

Thank you!

Click Here for a list of items