Denver Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers significantly extend the reach of JFS staff and allow all of us to fulfill the mission of service to those in our community. When you volunteer, you give the most precious gift of all – yourself. There is a myriad of ways that individuals and organizations can help make a difference in someone’s life. Whether it’s working in the Weinberg Food Pantry, serving as a Friendly Visitor to an isolated older adult, or supporting fundraising events, there are many opportunities to use your skills that fit into your lifestyle. 

An application and brief phone interview are required for all volunteer assignments. The needs of the community change over time so please indicate your top three preferences on the application in order for us to match your skills/interests with JFS areas of greatest need.   

Please note that volunteer opportunities are primarily during weekday business hours. Please carefully consider your availability so we can best match you appropriately with a volunteer assignment.   

Our Volunteer Process

Once you have viewed the volunteer opportunities and know what works best with your availability and needs, please fill out the volunteer application. The needs of the community change over time so please indicate your top three preferences on the application so we are able to match your skills/interests with our areas of greatest need. 

*If you are interested in volunteering with our Boulder office, please view opportunities and apply here.   


Click the image or title to learn more about each volunteer position.

Volunteer Services Team

Volunteer team

Renee Newhouse, Director of Volunteer Services
720.897.6803, rnewhouse@jewishfamilyservice.org

Marissa Greene, Volunteer Services Manager
720.459.3878, mgreene@jewishfamilyservice.org

Hannah Katz, Volunteer Services Coordinator
General Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
720.248.4635, hkatz@jewishfamilyservice.org



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JFS has implemented a Mandatory Covid Vaccination Policy. Effective 02/09/2023, JFS will require all volunteers over the age of 12 years to be COVID-19 vaccinated and to maintain any future related requirements if the volunteer is working with vulnerable populations, including Disability Services and Older Adult programs. Please contact volunteer services if you have any questions regarding this new policy.

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