Looking for Volunteers!
Since 1996, the Denver VOICE (VOICE) has provided a voice and income opportunity for individuals experiencing homelessness and/or poverty individuals through its nonprofit newspaper.
The organization’s program fills a gap in services that only our nontraditional approach is able to meet. The Street Paper—which is a concept used around the world, illustrated by the 120 papers that are part of the International Network of Street Papers—allows individuals who may not otherwise be able to work, whether because of personal circumstance, health, or personality, the opportunity to earn an income, meet basic needs, and regain confidence and control of their lives.
We currently have a variety of volunteer opportunities from basic office administration to community outreach that support those we serve. No experience is required! View our website at www.denvervoice.org to learn more and join us today!
To submit an inquiry and find the right fit for your volunteer skills, review the opportunities below and visit www.denvervoice.org/volunteer
Current Opportunities:
Distribution and Office Assisting – This individual support our Program Coordination by helping with paper distribution in office 9am-12pm. Shifts are currently available for Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. This is a high need role, especially as we shift our office set-up during COVID-19 to limit risk to our vendors and staff.
Vendor Outreach and Support - These individuals make weekly calls to a handful of our vendors (5-7 individuals a week). These calls help ensure that our vendors are less isolated during the pandemic, that older vendors are supported to a greater degree during this time, and that the well-being of every vendor is personally checked on weekly to ensure greater engagement in the program and greater success for those we serve. This role can be filled remotely and does not require in person reporting.
Street Outreach – This individual works to go into street encampments and talk to those in need the greatest need about our services, resource support, etc. This requires some front end training that is focused on trauma informed care.
Community Resource Navigator – This individual helps us stay connected to a greater scope of community resources that address the needs of vendors in areas like housing, healthcare, food, etc. This is overseen by Peer Navigation and requires a comfort level in making connections with other organizations via phone, email, etc. It also requires that you document all contacts and the outcome thoroughly.
Organizational Expert– Our offices are in need of some organization, files in need of archiving, etc. If you are an organization wiz this is the perfect role for you!