Volunteer Opportunities ~ Larimer County Cooperative Extension

Volunteer Opportunities

Help Yourself . . . Help Others

You can make a difference and have a rewarding experience!

The Larimer County Office of Colorado State University Extension engages hundreds of volunteers who assist Extension professionals in improving the quality of life.

Volunteers receive training from Extension Agents and/or Specialists.

Volunteers agree to disseminate research-based information, using their best "people skills" to help other adults and/or youth.

A brief description of each volunteer program is given herein. For programs in which you are interested, you will be sent an application during the recruitment period for the program(s).

Master Gardeners
Objectives: Keep food and water supplies safe, save homeowners money
Recruitment: October - December
Training: Wednesdays during Jan., Feb., and March
Website:"How You Can Become a Master Gardener Volunteer"

Master Food Safety Advisors
Objectives:Master food Safety Advisors serve to extend Extension’s education programs in food safety and food preservation to adults and youth. The Master Food Safety Advisor serves as a volunteer educator and resource person in the community to provide the public with research-based information from Colorado State University and USDA.
Recruitment: January - March
Training: April and/or May(dates and hours TBD)
Commitment:40 hours throughout the year
Cost: $75
Website:"Become a Master Food Safety Advisor Volunteer"

4-H & Youth Development
Objectives: Develop life skills for youth 5-18, through hands-on learning experiences
Recruitment: Year-round, special emphasis in the fall
Training: 5 hours minimum required, more available as an individual choice
Commitment: Child Safety Act requires submission to a personal background check; 40 hours per year minimum, some positions require more time
Cost: Personal expenses such as transportation and supplies
Website:Larimer County 4-H & Youth Development

Food and Nutrition Program
Objectives: Help low-income individuals and families eat more nutritious foods while stretching food resources
Recruitment: All year
Training: Participate in 8 to 10 one-hour lessons
Commitment: Teach 6 to 10 sessions and recruit participants
Cost: None
Website:Nutrition Education Programs

Larimer County Fair Volunteers
Objectives: Assist Extension Staff with Larimer County Fair activities and events
Recruitment: All year

Larimer County Extension Advisory Committee (click for link)

It feels soooo good to volunteer!

Updated: January 17, 2008
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