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Over the last year Women United members have collected baby supplies, put together literacy kits, and learned about resources available to families across Colorado.
Join the community for a day of support for new families and any family can come get new baby supplies, sign up for a library card and get their first books, and learn about programs across the city that exist to make those early days just a little easier for caregivers.
Bilingual Volunteers Needed for this opportunity!
Interested in providing items for our families? Check out our Amazon Wishlist HERE.
Please note if you plan to drop off supplies at our building, we are only accepting supplies Mondays and Fridays between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Not able to volunteer or participate in the drive? Make a gift to help us purchase items for the Women United Village to ensure that our families have everything they need. Give Now
We hope you volunteer with us for the 2022 Women United Village!
For questions, please email volunteer@unitedwaydenver.org
Wondering if you should register to volunteer? Based on the CDC guidelines, we are asking you the following questions:
- Have you been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19? See the CDC’s risk assessment guidance.
- Do you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19? Symptoms can include a cough or shortness of breath or at least two of the following: Fever, Chills, Repeated shaking with chills, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell. See the CDC’s symptom information.
If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, we ask you not to register. We are doing all we can to align with best practices and keep our community healthy.
Shifts (12)
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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REMOTE: No-Sew Blankets | 10:00am (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | Remote Items can be mailed or delivered to Mile High United Way, 711 Park Avenue West, Denver, CO 80205. Blankets need to be delivered by Monday, May 16. Deliveries are accepted Monday - Friday from 9 am - 4:30 pm. | Mail or drop-off new no-sew blankets to Mile High United Way for the Women United Village event. Blankets will be given as comfort items to families with young children. Blankets need to be delivered by Monday, May 16. Deliveries are accepted Monday - Friday from 9 am - 4:30 pm. Please... | 4/100 | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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REQUIRED: Volunteer Training + Trauma Informed Care | 2:00pm (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | Virtual | Please join us for a Volunteer training so that we can prepare you on what to expect on-site at the event. If you are unable to attend the training on Monday, please take time to watch the recorded video before volunteering on Saturday. | 9/100 | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Event Preparation | 1:00pm (MT) | 4:30pm (MT) | 711 Park Ave West Denver, CO 80205 | Help prepare for the Village event by unboxing and organizing supplies, setting up tables, assembling wish lists and other activities need for this community day of support for families. | 6/20 | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Event Setup | 9:00am (MT) | 10:30am (MT) | 711 Park Ave West Denver, CO 80205 | Add this shift to an event shift or if you only have a few hours to help set up the event. We will be setting up tables, tents and family activities. | 6/15 | Over |
STAFF Floaters | 9:00am (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Ave West Denver, CO 80205 | 6/8 | Over | |
HIPPY + BTG SHIFT | 10:00am (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Ave West Denver, CO 80205 | 5/20 | Over | |
Shift Leader | 10:00am (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Ave West Denver, CO 80205 | We need shift leaders to help direct volunteers on-site at the event. This includes leads for: 1. Check-in 2. Supply Pick-up 3. Arts + Crafts 4. Games + Family Activities 5. Vendor Assistance 7. Hospitality | 3/7 | Over |
2-1-1 Volunteer Opportunity | 10:30am (MT) | 2:30pm (MT) | 711 Park Ave West Denver, CO 80205 | Opportunity for 2-1-1 staff to volunteer and spread awareness about 2-1-1 to our community members attending the event. | 2/2 | Over |
Camp Art Shift AM | 10:30am (MT) | 12:30pm (MT) | 711 Park Ave West Denver, CO 80205 | Private sponsorship shift for CampExpereince | 2/3 | Over |
Volunteer Shift AM | 10:30am (MT) | 12:30pm (MT) | 711 Park Ave West Denver, CO 80205 | Volunteers will provide support to attending families during the event. We hope to be able to move Volunteers around as needed. | 16/30 | Over |
Camp Shift Art PM | 12:00pm (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Ave West Denver, CO 80205 | Private sponsorship shift: CampExpereince | 2/3 | Over |
Volunteer Shift PM | 12:00pm (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Ave West Denver, CO 80205 | Volunteers will provide support to attending families during the event. We hope to be able to move Volunteers around as needed. This shift includes tear-down. | 7/30 | Over |