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Volunteer Opportunites
How to become a volunteer
1. Contact Marsha Thorson.
2. Register on the CVM
All of our volunteers must complete a one-time registration with the Colorado Volunteer Mobilizer (CVM). Please visit https://covolunteers.state.co.us/VolunteerMobilizer/ to register. Indicate on the first page which groups you would like to sign up for and you are welcome to sign up for any of the units/groups across the state.
If you are not clinical, please indicate 'Other' and the remaining medically/clinically related questions can be skipped. Please contact us if you have any problems with this website. Also, please notify us once you have completed this process.
We do have hard copy applications and can assist you with this registration process (click here). Once registered, please contact us. If you have already registered - THANK YOU! Please ensure your information is current.
3. Complete two online courses
Please complete the online courses IS-700a and IS-100a, these can be accessed through Co.Train (https://www.co.train.org/DesktopShell.aspx). We can assist you with setting up an account and in completing these courses. Please provide documentation of these completed courses to us via email or hard copy. If you are interested in taking these classroom style just let us know. THANK YOU!
What does volunteering offer me?
Volunteering offers several benefits. When you volunteer you are giving something back to your community by lending a helping hand to people and organizations. Volunteering also benefits you as an individual. Below are just a few good reasons to get involved in the community, including learning something about yourself.
- Networking
- Explore career and personal interests
- Earn recommendations for future employment or college applications
- Develop marketable job skills
- Build your resume
- Further your education through (often free) courses and trainings
- Uncover hidden skills and talents
or refresh old ones
- Have fun
while making a difference!
2010 opportunities
We have several opportunities available for volunteering in 2010. Below are some of the specifics, please notify us of your interest by contacting Marsha Thorson so we can keep you posted of meetings, trainings, or other activities to prepare for each event.
Child Safety Seat Fitting & Education Station
Mesa County Health Department Parking Lot- Booster Seat Blitz Friday, August 13, 2010. Stop by anytime between 8:30 and Noon.
The child passenger safety program offers a monthly fit/education station where parents and caregivers stop by to get their car seats inspected and we also provide child seats to low income families. 1-2 volunteers are needed to greet families as they arrive at the MCHD (outside in the parking lot), and put their name on the list to be served on a first-come, first-serve basis.
For more information contact Erin Rohr at Erin.Rohr@mesacounty.us or by phone at 254-4112.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program:
Quarterly food distribution program 2010 dates are:
July 27-30
Oct 26-29
Tasks include clerical duties such as reception (which involves some computer and paperwork), filing, and making phone calls, as well as warehouse duties like helping senior clients receive their food packages, pre-packing food boxes for the homebound and deliveries.
Point of contact: Niki Maldonado, niki.maldonado@mesacounty.us or 241-3651.
See also, http://health.mesacounty.us/food/tefap.cfm
Commodity Supplemental Food Program:
Quarterly food distribution program 2010 dates are:
August 11-13 & 18-20
Monthly program dates vary.Tasks include clerical duties such as reception (which involves some computer and paperwork), filing, and making phone calls, as well as warehouse duties like helping senior clients receive their food packages, pre-packing food boxes for the homebound and deliveries.
486 Morning Glory Lane, Unit A
Point of contact: Niki Maldonado, niki.maldonado@mesacounty.us or 241-3651.
See also, http://health.mesacounty.us/food/commoditysupplements.cfm
Family Health Fiesta
More information coming soon!
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