Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Fort Collins Rescue Mission! Volunteers like you make all our programs and services possible, every single day.

Preparing and serving meals, mentoring someone in our long-term program, providing spiritual services to those in need, and more are all amazing things you can do volunteering at the Mission.

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Volunteer With a Group

Groups can volunteer in a variety of ways. We recommend large groups break into teams and volunteer on different days or for different tasks. Sign up to learn more.

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You Can Be a Change Maker

Change Makers are volunteers who want to partner with us by investing deeper in the lives of those experiencing homelessness and poverty. Mentoring and other support opportunities will allow you to make a deeper impact in our community.

Become a Change Maker

Internships at the Mission

Internships at Denver Rescue Mission offer hands-on experience in nonprofit, social work, human services, and ministry fields. You won’t be sorting envelopes or delivering coffee! You’ll make a lasting impact by serving alongside staff in the work we do every day to change lives in the name of Christ.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We have three main types of volunteer opportunities:

  • Short-Term: Serving meals, court-ordered community service, warehouse support, and more.
  • Change Makers: Volunteers who serve on a regular basis mentoring adults or youth, teaching job skills, providing spiritual services, and more.
  • Internships Fall, spring, and summer start dates are available.

Use the categories above to find an opportunity you’re interested in.

Groups of 2-8 people are needed in meal services and warehouse support. Select the Groups category above to find opportunities.

If you have questions please contact us online.

If you have a question about an opportunity or scheduling, please contact our Volunteer Services team at 303.953.3955 or the contact person associated with the volunteer position.

Age requirements for meal service volunteers varies depending on the facility where you are volunteering.

  • At Fort Collins Rescue Mission, the minimum age for meal service volunteers is 16 years old.

Please do not bring family members or guests with you who are under the minimum age requirements for the facility where you will be serving.

You may sign up for meal service 45 days in advance. Select Meals above to get started.

Court-ordered community service can be completed through select volunteer opportunities at the Mission. Please select Court-Ordered Community Service from the categories above to see available opportunities.

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