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Give Your Time
Volunteering during your college experience has a multitude of benefits. You can make a difference in your immediate community or one far from home. You'll learn about yourself, community needs, and social issues that impact all of us. You will also have the opportunity to personally grow - you'll learn more about yourself, your values, and the issues you care enough about to take action.
If you are a CU Denver student or student organization needing some assistance getting connected to a volunteer opportunity or project, send an email to volunteer@ucdenver.edu and a staff member will be happy to assist you.
Have a suggestion for an agency or opportunity looking for volunteers to add to our database or be featured in the Student Life Newsletter? Send us an email to volunteer@ucdenver.edu with the subject line “Volunteer Opportunity”.
The Power of Community Partnerships in Volunteering
Volunteering is more than just donating your time—it’s about creating meaningful impact. Community partnerships are at the heart of this process, bridging the gap between the desire to help and the real-world needs of the community. Here’s why these partnerships are essential:
Community partners have firsthand knowledge of the issues affecting their populations. They identify specific needs and create programs to address them. By collaborating with these partners, volunteers can ensure their efforts are targeted and impactful, making a real difference where it’s needed most.
Community partners bring expertise, resources, and long-term commitment to the table. Partnering with them ensures that volunteering efforts are part of a sustainable plan, rather than one-time interventions. This collaboration helps to build programs that continue to thrive, even as volunteers come and go.
Strong community partnerships foster relationships based on trust, respect, and shared goals. These relationships empower both the volunteers and the communities they serve, creating a spirit of mutual learning and growth.
Volunteers often need guidance to be effective in unfamiliar environments. Community partners can provide the necessary training, cultural insights, and logistical support, helping volunteers maximize their impact while respecting the community’s values and practices.
When organizations, volunteers, and community partners work together, the combined effort amplifies the impact. Resources are used more efficiently, goals are aligned, and the results are far-reaching.
Volunteers benefit immensely from the expertise and structure that community partners provide. They gain new skills, broaden their perspectives, and deepen their understanding of social issues—growth that would be harder to achieve in isolation.
Partnering for a Better Future
At CU Denver, we value the transformative power of community partnerships. By working hand-in-hand with local organizations, we create opportunities for volunteers to engage meaningfully while addressing pressing social challenges. Together, we’re building stronger, more resilient communities.
Ready to make a difference?
Join us in partnering with local organizations to create lasting change with some of our Non-Profits listed below!
Service Agency Spotlight
