Service Opportunities From: Colorado Young Leaders

About the Event: CRI creates Family Night events for elementary and middle schools to encourage and empower parents to engage in their child’s education. These fun, informative evenings create an opportunity for parents and children to learn together. Learning is a family affair! CRI collaborates with school leadership to select Family Nights that support the school’s efforts to meet their curricular and parent engagement objectives.

All Family Nights are held at local elementary or middle schools and run from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help with set-up (5:00), serving refreshments (5:30-6:00), and helping families rotate to the various learning stations (6:00-7:00).

Reading — Volunteers read to small groups of children for thirty minutes while their parents meet with a reading professional. Complimentary books are provided for the students at the school.

Response to Literacy — Volunteers read to a group of families, stopping the story before the ending. Volunteers then have guests write or illustrate their own ending to the story and lead a sharing session. Stories/materials are provided for the volunteers.

Math/Games Night — Volunteers teach very simple math games to families. All materials and instructions are provided.

Art Night — Volunteers help with the distribution of art supplies and then assist the art instructor and families with their creations.

All Other Nights — Volunteers help families rotate to the various learning activities.

Come help DUG staff install a new ADA pathway and boulders for Steven's School Community Garden!

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At the Downtown Denver Islamic Center, volunteering is more than just lending a hand, it’s about building bridges across Denver’s diverse communities. When you volunteer with us, you’ll meet people from all walks of life and make a real difference for new American families settling into our city.

Sign up for shifts here! 

Join us at the Denver Rescue Mission in downtown Denver to prepare and serve meals to our neighbors experiencing homelessness in Denver.

Be ready to prepare food and serve a meal lunch line style. Typically we serve about 750 meals during our volunteer time! CYL will have an Adult Lead on site for the duration of the event. 10 spots are available!

Denver Rescue Mission is also taking regular volunteers, so come check out if this is the right spot for you! 

Pro tip: Wear a hat and avoid a hair net!

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Experience a Winter Wonderland with the Greenway Leadership Corps on Saturday, January 24, 2026! Come skate the wild ice at Echo Lake. Denver Parks & Rec staff will clear a natural rink on the frozen lake so you can glide under wide-open sky and mountain views. This isn’t a smooth, indoor rink, so expect cracks, bumps, and a whole lot of fun. There won’t be walls or walkers for support, but beginners are welcome and encouraged to give it a try.

If you're up for fresh air, winter vibes, and a one of a kind skating experience, this trip is for you. Bundle up, bring a sense of adventure, and let us handle the rest.

Transportation, Ice Skates, and food will be provided. No ice skating experience is needed.

Date: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026

Location: Drop off & Pick up at Johnson Habitat Park (610 S Jason St, Denver, CO 80223)

Time: 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Age Requirement: FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS ONLY

Cost: FREE - but you must sign up to reserve your spot

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Make an immediate difference in your community! Volunteer at The Action Center to organize, sort and set up their Clothing Bank. The Action Center Clothing Bank is a free market for gently used clothing, shoes and accessories. 

How to sign up: 

1. Respond to this action on our site so you can come back and track your hours. 

2. Click here to create an account and sign up officially through the Action Center site. 

2. Serve and have fun!

4. Come back and track your hours from this event.