Neighbors Helping Neighbors
CITY OF ARVADA’S VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
One of the best parts of living in Arvada is being part of a community where neighbors look out for one another. When people come together to serve, we build connections, learn new skills, and make a tangible difference in the lives of our fellow citizens.
Read on to discover some meaningful ways you can volunteer your time and talents this season with the City of Arvada!
Help keep Arvada beautiful by volunteering to Adopt-A-Street and collect litter from our community streets, parks, green belts, and waterways.
Volunteers agree to clean the adopted street at least four times per year. Signs will be posted nearby to recognize the efforts of volunteers, civic groups, churches, or businesses.
To start the process of adopting a street, please submit your request here!
ADOPT-A-STREET
Through the Adopt-A-Trail program, short sections of trail are adopted by individuals, companies, schools and other groups.
The city requests that trail adopters participate in a litter clean-up on their section of trail once per month for a period of one year. Signs are posted along the trail, giving recognition to individuals or group volunteers.
If you would like to adopt a trail in Arvada, please start by filling out the Adopt-A-Trail program request form!
ADOPT-A-TRAIL
FESTIVALS
The mission of the Arvada Festivals Commission is to create, plan, coordinate and present events that celebrate Arvada as a community. Festivals Commission events are diverse, family-oriented and multi-generational. Many of these events are partnerships with community-based, non-profit organizations and leverage the Commission’s efforts to produce community events.
The Arvada Festivals Commission needs volunteers for various roles at City-sponsored festivals including the Kite Festival, Arvada on Tap, Movies Around Town, Arvada Days and Winter Fest.
Learn more and sign up to volunteer here!
RESERVOIR RANGERS
Arvada Reservoir Rangers are a dedicated group of volunteers who assist with the daily operations of the Arvada-Blunn Reservoir. Reservoir Rangers provide guest assistance, first aid, emergency response and resource protection to enhance the experience of all reservoir visitors.
The City is looking for new volunteers to join the Arvada Reservoir Ranger program! The seasonal position runs from April through October.
VOLUNTEER WITH THE ARVADA POLICE DEPT.
Periodically, the Arvada Police Department (APD) requires assistance from Arvada residents to help with administrative functions and other day-to-day operations to better utilize police personnel.
The police department currently utilizes volunteers in the following areas: Records, Tours, Citizen's Police Academy Arvada Alumni, Traffic Unit, Trouble Traffic Task Force, Teaching Crime Prevention in Elementary Schools, Impact Team, Criminal Investigative Bureau, and Administrative Bureau.
If you would like to apply to volunteer, please call the Arvada Police Department at 720-898-6650 or submit your application online!
VICTIM OUTREACH, INC.
Victim Outreach, Inc. (VOI) volunteer advocates are called by police to respond on-scene overnight or on weekends. They provide emotional support during a crisis, share information and resources, and are a crucial first step to victims starting on a path of healing and recovery.
Volunteer advocates will be provided with in-depth and ongoing training in dynamics of victimization and will gain direct experience in providing support to people in need. They will also gain knowledge about law enforcement and the criminal justice system.
For details, please call Victim Outreach, Inc. at 303-202-2196 or email voi@victimoutreach.org.
MAJESTIC VIEW NATURE CENTER
Explore. Discover. Learn. Grow. Serve. Majestic View Nature Center staff and volunteers work towards this mission by teaching public programs, leading interactive activities, attending outreach events, working in our demonstration garden and more. The Nature Center encourages volunteers to share their passions and connect families with nature. As everyone has their own special knowledge or skill, all volunteers are welcome.
Available volunteer positions include: Garden Assistant, Nature Educator, Nature Center Host, Outreach & Event Ambassador, Community Science, Park Patrol, Wildlife Monitoring, Trail Maintenance, Habitat Restoration, Animal Caretakers, & Camp Docent
Get details and sign up to volunteer here!
