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2 | Internships: | What | Where | When | ||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | El Pomar Internship (https://www.elpomar.org/programs/internship/) | "Interns receive an introduction to the nonprofit sector and an opportunity to develop professional interests and skills. Interns work with and are mentored by leaders in philanthropy" | 10 Lake Circle Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906 | Summer 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | City of Colorado Springs Internship (https://coloradosprings.gov/human-resources/page/internships-0 ) | This program was developed to give students the opportunity for hands-on experience with City staff, to learn about local government, and to gain professional experience while going to school. | Downtown Colorado Springs | TBD, many different programs | ||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Charlie Blumenstein Internship | summer water and wildlife conservation internship. | The Nature Conservancy Silver Creek Preserve in Picabo, Idaho. | Summer 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | QUAD Innovation Alliance | Semester-long internships focused on research in one project for public good or non-profit organizations. It is a partnership between UCCS, CC, Pikes Peak, and AFA It provides a stipend of $1300 per semester. | Colorado Springs https://www.quadcos.org/ | open applications each semester | ||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Public Interest Fellowship Program (PIFP) | Internship opportunities at local groups that seek to make Colorado Springs a better and more just place. The duration and time varies depending on specific organization. | https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/publicinterest/index.html | Summer/Year-long depending on program | ||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Public Interest Fellowship Program Non-Profit Partnership | Helping local Non-Profit groups to fill staffing shortfalls with Colorado College students. | https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/publicinterest/nonprofit_partner_organizations.html | |||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | The Edge Internship Program (Colorado College funding) | "gives rising juniors and rising seniors the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to produce tangible outcomes for real business needs in a paid summer internship. Bookended by professional development seminars. The Edge Program offers financial support to help offset living expenses for qualifying students with financial need. | https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/careercenter/our-programs/edge/index.html | TBD | ||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Career Center Summer Funds | The Summer Internship Funding Awards Program is designed with the intention to increase the ability of Colorado College students to participate in internship opportunities, many of which remain unpaid or underpaid. The total funding is $2500 | https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/careercenter/our-programs/internship-funding-awards.html | Application will open February 15, 2021 and they run out in a first come first serves basis | ||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | CCE Summer Internship Funds | The Collaborative for Community Engagement offers 4 grants each summer to use for internships related with community work and civil engagement. This is available for students currently enrolled as CEL or Bonner Fellows | In United States and Abroad. Contact the office of CCE for more information | Applications available on Februar/March | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Bonner Fellowship | The Bonner Fellowship is a three-year, cohort-based opportunity designed to help develop student leaders from underrepresented backgrounds who seek to transform their communities. Bonner Fellows are paid to work alongside the community for the duration of their college career, committing to around 24 hours a block of engagement | https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/cce/our-work/student-learning-and-programs/community-engaged-fellowship/engagedfellowship.html | Open application each semester, mostly for freshmen and sophmores | ||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | TESSA Intern | TESSA was established in May 1977 in response to a high rate of calls to local law enforcement from women threatened or assaulted by their partners. At the time, Domestic Violence was considered a private matter and resources were difficult to locate, if they existed at all. With assistance from within the legal and philanthropic communities TESSA emerged as an information provider and resource referral service. | About TESSA | Apprlication found here: https://www.tessacs.org/intern-application/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Volunteer Opportunities: | Where | When | Contact: | Link: | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | 2021 Learn to Skate Volunteer (affiliated with city of Colorado Springs) | Screen reader support enabled. | Sertich Ice Center 1705 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Memorial Park | Days/Shifts: At least one 1-2 hour shift per week on Friday evening or Saturday morning. Sessions occur throughout the year, please contact Pam Ingrassia for specific dates. January through April April through July July through August September through December | ||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Soccer - Indoor Winter 2021-22 (affiliated with city of Colorado Springs) | Soccerhaus 4845 List Dr. | Start: 8/2/21 12:00 AM End: 2/25/22 7:30 PM | william.davis@coloradosprings.gov 719-385-6004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | We Need You! History Museum School Program Volunteers | The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum is looking for enthusiastic volunteers who enjoy working with 2nd through 5th grade students. Volunteers are trained to lead 25 minute stations that engage students in the museum exhibits and collections. Aligned with the Colorado Department of Education's Social Studies academic standards and utilizes best practices in museum education. Must complete a CSPM volunteer application, participate in a phone screening and interview, and pass a background check. We require that volunteers commit to a minimum of four months of service. All school program volunteers are required to attend training sessions 2 times a year, but most training will take place shadowing and co-leading programs. Ideally, school program volunteers will have some experience in leading lessons/activities for elementary-aged students. | Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum 215 S. Tejon Street Colorado Springs, CO 80903 | Tuesdays through Fridays (September-May) Programs begin between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. and last 2 to 2.5 hours | Meg Poole mpoole@springsgov.com 719-385-5631 | More info/Apply! | ||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Deerfield Hills Mobile Food Pantry Distribution-2021 | Important Details: Wear gloves (we will provide) Physical distancing of 6 feet or more Closed toe shoes only Working outdoors | Deerfield Hills Community Center 4290 Deerfield Hills Road Colorado Springs, CO 80916 | 4th Friday of each month from 11 am - 1 pm. Distribution is from 11:00 am-1 pm and we would like to have all volunteers arrive by 10 am to have time to check in, and help with set up. All volunteers should be done no later than 1:30 pm. Please just let us know if you will be arriving late or leaving early. | Debby Fazekas debby.fazekas@coloradosprings.gov 719-385-5996 | More info/Apply | ||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Garden of the Gods Information Specialist | Main duties will include greeting visitors, fielding questions, orientating visitors to the Park, its natural and cultural resources, the rules and regulations, available programs, and distributing park maps while ensuring a high quality experience. Ongoing training will be available throughout the year along with educational resources being available to expand their knowledge base. Successful volunteers tend to be outgoing, approachable, and possess excellent customer service skills. All volunteers are required to register online as a City of Colorado Springs Volunteer which requires submitting to a background check. Volunteers also enjoy a free one-year membership to Friends of Garden of the Gods (FOGG) and a 25% discount on food and merchandise inside the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center. Volunteers must also acquire their own volunteer shirt ($15.00) with free shirts available for those in need. | Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center 1805 N 30th Street Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904 | Successful applicants must commit to one, four hour shift a week for at least one summer season with priority given to those willing to commit year-round. A Summer Season is from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Two hour shifts are available during the summer season only in during the evenings. Shifts are 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, 1:00 – 5:00 pm, and 5:00 – 7:00 pm. | Bret Tennis btennis@springsgov.com 719-219-0108 / 719-510-6613 | More info/Apply! | ||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Garden of the Gods Exhibit Hall Specialist | Exhibit Hall Docents engage visitors in exploring the various exhibit halls and exhibits inside the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center through exhibit interpretation, exciting hands-on exhibits and demonstrations. Exhibit Hall Docents will be responsible for greeting visitors, fielding questions and ensuring a high quality experience. Docents may choose the Exhibit Hall in which they wish to volunteer and will be trained in introductory information about each area. Ongoing training will be available throughout the year along with educational resources being available to expand their knowledge base. Annual Spring Training is mandatory for all new volunteers. | Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center 1805 N 30th Street Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904 | 18 and older (special consideration possible for younger volunteers). All volunteers are required to register online as a City of Colorado Springs Volunteer which requires submitting to a background check. Volunteers also enjoy a free one-year membership to Friends of Garden of the Gods (FOGG) and a 25% discount on food and merchandise inside the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center. Volunteers must also acquire their own volunteer shirt ($15.00) with free shirts available for those in need. | Bret Tennis btennis@springsgov.com 719-219-0108 / 719-510-6613 | More info/Apply! | ||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Volunteer with Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum | The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum exists to build a lasting connection to the Pikes Peak region by preserving and sharing our cultural history. We are always looking for great volunteers to support our mission in the following areas: Cataloguing Assistants - limited positions Customer Service - Front Desk or Museum Store Education - School Programs or Tours Internships Our next New Volunteer Information Session is scheduled for Saturday, July 17 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Visit the Museum's Volunteer Website to learn more and and submit an application. | Meg Poole mpoole@springsgov.com 719-385-5631 | Ends 12/31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | TESSA | TESSA was established in May 1977 in response to a high rate of calls to local law enforcement from women threatened or assaulted by their partners. At the time, Domestic Violence was considered a private matter and resources were difficult to locate, if they existed at all. With assistance from within the legal and philanthropic communities TESSA emerged as an information provider and resource referral service. | 435 Gold Pass Heights, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 | Requires a volunteer training, all information can be found on the link provided. One training occurs in January, and the dates are still TBD. regularly visit the link to stay informed | 719-633-1462 | Volunteer at TESSA | ||||||||||||||||||||
23 | The Place | Our vision is that all Colorado youth have safe housing, supportive relationships, and the opportunity for self-sufficiency and success. | https://theplacecos.org/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Paid Tutoring opportunity at Mann Middle School | Mann Middle School is looking for Univeristy Students that want to tutor students. These positions are paid and have very flexible schedules and no minimum-maximum amount of hours. You can create your own schedule. | At Mann Middle School | All year around | KIMBERLY.STONE@d11.org | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Nonprofit Initiatives at Colorado College | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Collaborative for Community Enagagement | The office of CCE is currently working with more than 25 student organizations offering diverse volunteer opportunities in Colorado Springs, check their website to find more! | All year | https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/cce/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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28 | Inside Out | We build access, equity, and power with LGBTQ+ youth, ages 13-24. | 223 N. Wahsatch Avenue, Colorado Springs https://insideoutys.org/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Haseya | Indigenous Space for Indigenous Survivors | https://haseya.org/ 719-600-3939 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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32 | Fine Arts Center | "For over 100 years, the Fine Arts Center has been the top cultural attraction of the Pikes Peak region offering world-class art, Broadway-worthy theatre and arts education for all ages and abilities. Established in 1919 as the Broadmoor Art Academy, the FAC provides innovative, educational, and multidisciplinary arts experiences that elevate the individual spirit and inspire community vitality." | Call the box office at (719) 634-5583 or email at fac@coloradocollege.edu. | Perks for CC Students - We get in for free! Can look at the galleries and attend shows! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Art Walks - free shuttle service! | Art on the Streets - Enjoy the outdoor beauty and amazing installations of Art on the Streets. Pieces are located throughout Downtown to enjoy at your leisure year-round and guided tours are given in the summer. First Friday in Downtown - Come downtown every first Friday of each month for a walking tour of downtown’s arts and cultural highlights. New routes each month feature stops at a variety of arts, history and cultural venues including gallery receptions, art openings, performances and more. First Friday in Old Colorado City – From April to December, Old Colorado City’s ArtWalk happens the first Friday of each month from 5 pm-8 pm. Walkers can enjoy this free event due to the generosity of local artists and businesses. This self-guided tour features art galleries and open artist studios along Colorado Avenue between 23rd and 27th Streets. First Friday Art Walks in Manitou Springs takes place March-November from 5-9 p.m. The Art Walk features hundreds of local artists, food, drinks, and entertainment. | Vistor Information Center: (719) 635-7506 or (800) 888-4748; info@VisitCOS.com | 515 S Cascade Ave; Colorado Springs, CO 80903 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Who Gives a Scrap | "Who Gives a SCRAP is a donation based scrap store that carries an impressive mix of arts and craft and hobbies supplies in addition to unique vintage finds. We carry everything from scrapbook paper to game pieces, used books and sewing patterns, the variety is a crafters dream. We believe that the reuse of goods and materials is the most efficient, environmentally friendly and economically viable way to reduce the waste stream. Our shop is open to the public and our ever changing inventory is based on individual and business donations." | 719-445-9988 | 810 Arcturus Drive; Colorado Springs, CO 80905 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Poetry 719 | "Poetry719 is a community poetry organization in Colorado Springs that fosters and supports the freedom of expression through the written and spoken word. We focus on uplifting and celebrating voices of marginalized communities and people of color. As a black run organization, we aim to create safe, inclusive, and accessible events." | Facebook Page | |||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Cottonwood Center for the Arts | Galleries, Classes, Studios | 719-520-1899 | 427 E. Colorado Ave | ||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Mental Health Resources: | What | Where | When | ||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Pike's Peak Suicide Prevention https://www.pikespeaksuicideprevention.org/ | This is a program that offers support services, such as: Community Resource Liaison Desk, Groups for Peer Support and Coping Skill Development, Individual Therapy, Postvention/Suicide Loss Support Services, Peer Support Services (Youth and Adult), Teen Mentor Program. | 719.573.7447
info@pikespeaksuicideprevention.org 704 N Tejon St. Colorado Springs, CO, 80903 | Any time you need it. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Mindful Springs Counseling https://mindfulsprings.com/ | This counseling resource offers a multitude of services such as: individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, and professional consulting. There are also two programs: Perinatal Wellness Program and Eating Disorder Recovery Program. | 9475 Briar Village Pt., Suite 215
Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Tel: (719) 357-8957 Fax: (719) 452-3580 | Call for hours for different services | ||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | (NOT IN COSPRINGS-- realized after!) The Center A Place of Hope https://www.aplaceofhope.com/stress-reduction-treatment/ | The Center is a place that offers stress reduction treatment with a treatment plan that has been proven to be effective. They offer: - A safe, confidential and supportive place to deal with underlying issues - A serene, calm and relaxing environment in a beautiful setting - A focus on the proven “whole-person” approach – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing | 547 Dayton Street
Edmonds, WA 98020 1-888-771-5166 info@aplaceofhope.com | Call for hours or email anytime | ||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Institute for Intregral Health https://instituteforintegralhealth.com/mindfulness-stress-reduction-program-colorado-springs.html | This place focuses on helping their clients find an integral approach to health and life. Dr. Mary Ann is the nurse practitioner who runs IIH, and she offers these following services among other ones: Help with nutrition (food balance), help with wellness (in terms of your joy and happiness), help with mindfulness and stress reduction. | 719-415-3922 Institute for Integral Health, Inc. 2020 W. Colorado Ave, Suite 206B Colorado Springs, 80904 Colorado osbornehealth@gmail.com | Call for hours or email anytime | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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43 | Colorado Secretary of State: Info + Registration (click "Voters") | General information about voting in Colorado, including eligibility, registration, candidates, important dates | 1700 Broadway, Suite 550, Denver, CO 80290 303-894-2200 | Sign up for updates! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | El Paso County Clerk and Recorder | Scroll down and click "Elections" for info about voting, ballot drop boxes, polling centers, and resources. | Clerk & Recorder: Chuck Broerman 719-520-6202 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Colorado Election Youth Advisory Council | Brings together a diverse and representative coalition of youth and students across the state to advocate for access to voting and foster civic engagement among 17 - 24 year-olds. Advises and makes recommendations to the Secretary of State and Colorado Elections Division on youth voter administration, programs and policies, and builds sustainable long term infrastructure for youth voting and civic engagement. | COYouthVote@gmail.com | Application | ||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | New Era Colorado | Registering voters, getting out the vote, passing progressive policy, and training new leaders. | Info@NewEraColorado.org 720.565.9317 | Volunteer! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Citizens Project | Spotlighting issues in the Pikes Peak region and mobilizing people to strengthen our community by promoting equity, inclusion, separation of church and state, civic engagement, and social justice | info@citizensproject.org | |||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | League of Women Voters | Our Vision: We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate. Our Mission: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. | 1410 Grant Street, Suite B204, Denver, CO 80203 303-863-0437 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Statewide Coalitions and Community Organizers: | Mission | Location | Contact | Volunteer/Jobs | |||||||||||||||||||||
50 | 9 to 5 Colorado | 9to5 works to strengthen low wage women's ability to achieve economic justice through advocacy and organizing on issues of work/family, economic security and equal opportunity. | 4130 Tejon St, Unit A Denver, CO 80211 | Phone: (303) 628-0925 | Jobs and Internships | |||||||||||||||||||||
51 | ACLU Foundation of Colorado | The ACLU of Colorado is the state’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. We’re a private institution funded exclusively by the generous donations of our supporters. Our mission is to protect, defend and extend the civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Colorado through litigation, education and advocacy. Here’s how our staff fights for your rights, and the rights of all Coloradans, in each of these three areas: | Main line: (303) 777-5482 | Volunteer | ||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | American Friends Service Committee | The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) promotes a world free of violence, inequality, and oppression. Guided by the Quaker belief in the divine light within each person, we nurture the seeds of change and the respect for human life to fundamentally transform our societies and institutions. We work with people and partners worldwide, of all faiths and backgrounds, to meet urgent community needs, challenge injustice, and build peace. | 1420 N. Ogden St, Suite 201 Denver, CO 80218 | Phone: 303-623-3464 | In Colorado | |||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition | The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) is a statewide, membership-based coalition of immigrant, faith, labor, youth, community, business and ally organizations founded in 2002 to improve the lives of immigrants and refugees by making Colorado a more welcoming, immigrant-friendly state. CIRC achieves this mission through non-partisan civic engagement, public education, and advocating for workable, fair and humane immigration policies. | 2525 W. Alameda Ave. Denver, CO 80219 | Phone: (303) 922-3344 | Volunteer! | |||||||||||||||||||||
54 | COLOR | Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights (COLOR) is a community-rooted organization that works to enable Latinx individuals and their families to lead safe, healthy and self-determined lives. COLOR works to ensure that Latinx individuals and their families are accessing opportunities and resources for the health of mind, body, and spirit. | PO Box 40991 Denver, CO 80204 | 303.393.0382 | Volunteer! | |||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault | The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) was founded in 1984 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit to be the collective voice of rape crisis advocates across the state of Colorado. | 1330 Fox Street, Suite 2 PO Box 40350 Denver, CO 80204 | 303.839.9999 | Jobs and Volunteer | |||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Check out other coalitions here: Partnership for Colorado. Including: Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, Building Bridges, and more! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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58 | Uchenna Ethiopian Restaurant | Black-Owned | 719-634-5070 | 2501 W. Colorado Ave #105 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Wild Goose Meeting House | Black-Owned | 719-357-9020 | 401 N. Tejon Street | ||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Spice Island Grill | Black-Owned | 719-473-8280 | 10 North Sierra Madre Street | ||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Shandelicious BBQ/Jazz Funk Connection | Black-Owned | 719-645-8305 | 2355/2357 Platte Place | ||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Pomodoro's Deli | Black-Owned | 719-418-3488 | 3012 W. Colorado Ave | ||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Luchal's | Black-Owned | 310-864-0092 | 514 S. Tejon Street | ||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Sukari's Inc. | Black-Owned | 719-725-1215 | 519 N. 30th Street | ||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | Pikes Perk | Black-Owned | 719-522-1432 | 5965 N. Academy Blvd Suite #203 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Caffeinated Cow | Black-Owned | 719-308-2769 | 1791 S. 8th Street, Unit G | ||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Bonefish Grill (Locally-owned franchise) | Black-Owned | 719-568-0826 | 5102 North Nevada Ave | ||||||||||||||||||||||
68 | You-Ka Cafe | Black-Owned | 719-309-6934 | 3743 Bloomington Street | ||||||||||||||||||||||
69 | Lanshing Cafe | Chinese-Owned (Chinese menu is very authentic) | 719-266-8351 | 9475 Briar Village Point #150, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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