Volunteer
Volunteers are essential to actualizing Focus Points’ mission to build better communities by strengthening families. We offer a variety of enriching volunteer opportunities for individual (16 and up) and corporate volunteers at our main campus, Mango House (Aurora), or virtually. Please check out our volunteer page on Spark the Change, a statewide database allowing easy access to our program opportunities for individuals and groups. The descriptions below offer a snapshot of what opportunities are available. Learn more about each, view shift times, and sign up on our website.
Interested in setting up a group experience or learning more? Contact our Development Manager, Jazlynne, at Jazlynne@focuspoints.org.
On the Farm
Farm on a 1-acre Urban Farm
Help maintain a 1-acre urban farm through tilling, transplanting, trellising, harvesting, and washing produce. Join us most Tuesdays and Thursdays from June to October at Focus Points’ main campus.
Pay-What-You-Can Market Support
Assist with set-up, takedown, market booths, and packing grocery bags for low-income families at our seasonal market. Join us on Friday afternoons from June to October at Focus Points’ main campus.
On the Farm
Winterize Huerta
Join our farmers as we winterize the 1-acre farm by removing old plants, composting produce, and taking down temporary structures like tomato cages. Say hello to our chickens while helping us prepare the land for the colder months. Available most weekdays in November for groups of 25 or less.
With Refugees
Classroom Aid for Refugee English Classes
Support English learners by providing 1:1 assistance either in-person or virtually.
Classes are held biweekly at Mango House in Aurora and online either on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Integration Activity
Lead a field trip for refugee students, offering practical learning opportunities like navigating public transit or opening a savings account. This is a rewarding way to support newcomers as they adjust to life in Denver. Available year-round on Fridays, based on program availability, for groups of 10 or less.
For Families
Cheer on our Graduates
Celebrate our HIPPY graduates by assisting with event setup, takedown, and managing stations like food and activities. Join us next May in Thornton for this special event.
Fuel our Winter Celebration
Help spread holiday cheer at our ECE program’s Winter Celebration in Thornton on Friday, December 13th. Tasks include serving food, assisting with Santa’s photo station, and gift distribution.
For Families
Equip 300+ Learners for the School Year
Distribute 300+ backpacks to children and manage event activities like face painting and coordinating resource partners. Join us on a Saturday in August at Focus Points’ main campus.
Language Interpretation at Community Events
Provide interpretation during Family Support Services resource nights. Events take place on weekdays at Focus Points’ main campus.
For Families
Host an Activity Booth
Bring fun and education to our weekly farmer’s market by hosting a booth for children. Crafts and educational activities, especially in Spanish, are encouraged.
The market runs Fridays, 2-5pm, June through October at our main campus.
Pack Backpacks
Help us pack 300+ backpacks with school supplies for children in our community. Stations will include assembling pencil bags, preparing flyers, and more. This annual event takes place in late July or early August, based on the event date.
For Families
Gift Drive
Help us collect and wrap gifts for 200+ children in our home visitation program (ages 0-5). These gifts will be distributed at our December holiday event, featuring games, live entertainment, and a wrapped gift for each program child. This annual event takes place in late November or early December, based on the December event date.
Behind the Scenes
Annual Lotería Fundraising Event Volunteer
Support Focus Points’ annual fundraising night, Lotería, by setting up tables, organizing signage, and managing the food line. Join us on Saturday, June 7th at Comal Heritage Food Incubator in the RiNo Art Park.
Community Event Preparation
Help prepare for major events like Back2School and Winter Fiesta by organizing supplies, packing backpacks, and labeling presents. Volunteer shifts are generally offered two weeks before events at Focus Points’ main campus.
Behind the Scenes
Spring Cleaning
Prepare the main campus for a busy spring!
Help us turn over: volunteers will clean windows and doors, tidy entry papers, clean floors, etc. Available weekdays from May to June at our main campus.
Paint the Parking Lot
Help improve the utilization of our parking lot for community members and staff. Join us as we paint lines in the parking lot. Available weekdays, from May to June at our main campus. Weather dependent.
Behind the Scenes
Paint the Building
Refresh our resource center!
Help us add a new coat of paint to the exterior of our main campus to increase building visibility! Available weekdays, from May to June at our main campus. Weather dependent.
Set Up Staff Harvest Lunch
Support our annual team-building harvest lunch with set-up or tear-down. Available Tuesday, Nov 12th from 10 AM – 12 PM or 2-3 PM.
