Individual Volunteers

Assist staff in providing a warm welcome to members, signing members in using our database, distributing meal tickets, answering questions, and helping with mail. In this position you will get to know our members very well and will be a huge support to the functioning of our programs. This is a fast-paced environment that requires computer usage and customer service skills.

Morning Shift - 8:30am-11:30am
Midshift - 11:30am-2:00pm
Afternoon Shift - 2:00pm-3:00pm

Many of our members come here specifically for our meals and our volunteers are crucial to keeping our Kitchen running. Volunteers in the Kitchen work side-by-side with staff to prepare meals, as well as interact directly with members while serving meals.

Breakfast Shift - 8:00am-10:00am
Lunch Shift - 9:00am-2:00pm

Volunteers check members in for Boutique appointments, continually stock the Boutique with clothing items, and assist members in accessing the clothing that they need. Perfect position for volunteers who have a passion for fashion and are interested in working directly with members!

Shifts are typically 3+ hours long and vary with program needs.

Do you enjoy playing with Legos, rearranging furniture in a doll house, and eating pretend food? Do you appreciate the artistic talents of three-year-olds? Family Program volunteers answer “yes” to all these questions and are also familiar with trauma-informed care and/or working with families that come from unique living situations.

*Background check required

Morning Shift - 9:00am-11:30am
Afternoon Shift - 1:00pm-3:00pm

This unique position has the most scheduling flexibility and enjoys the opportunity to be able to support a variety of essential services that fall under our Hospitality Program. This includes working in the Kitchen (prepping and serving meals), Bridget’s Boutique (sorting and distributing clothing), and Betsy’s Cupboard (organizing food and putting together food bags). We couldn’t run any of these areas without the flexibility and dedication of our flex volunteers!

Volunteers commit to a set weekly shift (2+hrs) during business hours.

Volunteers in Betsy’s Cupboard help assemble 10-15 pound pre-made food bags. A great position for volunteers who want to help supply members with an essential resource and help combat food insecurity. In the case that the Cupboard is low on food, you may be asked to sort donations which is a similar concept.

Volunteers commit to a set weekly shift (2+hrs) during business hours.

The Computer Lab is a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere where volunteers help members sign in to use computers and answer easy computer-related questions. Volunteers work directly with members and build relationships while providing a highly needed resource. Proficient computer skills are required.

Morning Shift - 9:30am-11:30am

Do you enjoy behind-the-scenes work? Are you OCD about organization? If you find the idea of seeing storage spaces go from zero to hero, you might make a great Donation Sorting Volunteer. Pop in some headphones and sign up now!

Volunteers commit to a set weekly shift (2+hrs) during business hours.

Be an key player in providing essential resources like clothing, hygiene items, and more to our members. We work with several community partners that generously put aside donations for The Gathering Place and ask that someone pick them up for drop off at our High St. location. We could never do what we do for our members without the amazing support of our donors and volunteers!

Shift times vary and are flexible.

A fresh hair cut supports the health, dignity, and sense of self for the women, gender-diverse people, and children that come to The Gathering Place. Thank you for your interest in providing this highly requested and essential service!

*Certification to cut hair is required

Shift times are based on your availability and can be weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly. 

Please contact volunteer@tgpdenver.org for more information.

When there's live music playing in our dining room, it can truly set the atmosphere and tone for a meal. If you've got an instrument, we've got an audience. Please note that we are not able to provide microphones or audio equipment.

Shift time - 11:30am-2:00pm. Shifts can be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.

Please contact volunteer@tgpdenver.org for more information. Note that our dining room has a limited amount of space and can only accommodate two musicians at a time.

Do you have an artistical talent or talents that you'd like to share with the community? Volunteers host regular art classes in our Art Room to support members as they use creativity to build confidence, purpose, and stability.

Shift times are based on your availability and can be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.

Please contact volunteer@tgpdenver.org for more information.

Looking for a volunteer role where you'll get to enjoy some sunshine? Our rooftop on High St. is a beautiful spot with garden beds, a playground for our little members, and several sitting areas. Help keep this area clean and refreshed by trimming bushes, pulling weeds, fertilizing garden beds, and generally caring for our plants and outdoor spaces. This may also include putting away toys and minor trash pickup. We also offer placement in Elati Village for this role to support with the garden beds and plots there.