We find that many of our members come to Estes Park, looking for opportunities to volunteer in the community. To make that easier, we’ve curated a list of some of our favorite organizations.
Opportunities for Individuals:
We Believe is a huge community outreach project of the Estes Park Newcomers Club. We have partnered with the Town of Estes Park to join in celebrating the holiday spirit and bringing magic to our beloved Mountain Community.
Santa, Mrs. Clause and their merry Newcomers Elves and Toy Soldiers will be busy all over town this holiday season, from late November to Mid-December we hope you will join in the fun.
- Town of Estes Park Tree Lighting
- Town of Estes Park Catch the Glow Parade
- Estes Park Holiday Wine Festival
- Estes Valley Library’s Polar Express Events
- Letters to Santa
- Working on the Catch the Glow Parade Float
We have many opportunities for Elves and Toy Soldier (costumes are provided)
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park hosts over 400 volunteers each season in a variety of positions. If you are interested in volunteering at Rocky Mountain National Park, you will need to fill out an application. Once complete, send the application to romo_volunteers_in_parks@nps.gov or mail it to the Volunteer Office using this address:
Volunteer Office
Rocky Mountain National Park
1000 U.S. Highway 36
Estes Park, CO 80517
Questions? Call 970-586-1330 or send us a message at the email address above.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities with other public land management agencies, check out Volunteer.gov
Stanley Home Museum
Stanley Home Museum and Education Center Seeks Volunteers
Museum volunteers are individuals who donate their time and skills to help museums operate smoothly. These volunteers can have a variety of roles, depending on the needs of the museum. Common tasks might include:
- Tour Guides or Docents: Providing guided tours for visitors, explaining exhibits, and answering questions.
- Event Assistance: Helping with special events, workshops, fundraising, or educational programs.
- Clerical and Administrative Support: Assisting with office tasks, answering phones, or managing records.
- Educational Programs: Engaging visitors through educational outreach programs or assisting in creating learning materials.
- Curatorial Support: Helping with research, exhibit setup, cataloging artifacts, or maintaining collections.
Volunteers are crucial in making museums more interactive and accessible to the public while providing support to staff. Contact Executive Director Lisa O'Sullivan Carroll at director@stanleyhome.org for more information.
Executive Director
Volunteer with the Rocky Mountain Conservancy: Put Your Passion to Work!
Volunteer days in RMNP are back! What better way to show your love for Rocky Mountain National Park than by investing your time and energy toward a meaningful cause? Check out the Rocky Mountain Conservancy volunteer opportunities below and find out how you can help with Conservancy efforts to lend a helping hand to Rocky Mountain National Park.
Please contact Ian Stafford (Ian.Stafford@RMConservancy.org) if you have any questions.
The Estes Park Learning Place
Founded in 1998 as an innovative skill-building center for learners of all ages, the Estes Park Learning Place became a charitable non-profit organization in February of 2003 and serves the greater Estes Valley. EPLP provides K-12 tutoring, GED support, SAT/ACT preparation, career development support and more for youths and adults in the Estes Valley.
Questions? Contact Sue Yowell, Executive Director, by email at sueyowell@eplearningplace.org, or by telephone at 970.577.0020.
Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park
Crossroads is a Christian social service organization that has been helping thousands of Estes Valley residents since 1982. They have a great webpage outlining their volunteer opportunities: http://crossroadsep.org/volunteer
Tim Van Ryn is their volunteer coordinator: tim.crossroadsep@gmail.com, 970-577.0610 ext. 201.
Estes Park Elementary School
Estes Park Elementary School is looking for in-classroom math and reading tutors, help in the library and guest speakers. Other potential volunteer positions could include teacher prep assistance, playground duty, or help with the “Breakfast Buddies” (joining the children for before-school breakfast). To get started, fill in this online application.
Special Events and Festivals
please watch for notices and signups as they become available
Estes Recycles Day
usually in August
https://www.lwv-estespark.org/recycle