Make Your Mark
Creede Visitor Center 904 S. Main St. • 719-658-2374 www.creede.com
creedeearlylearningcenter.com
Headwaters Alliance 719-480-4342 headwatersalliance.com
Mission: to provide a safe, dependable, affordable and nurturing childcare facility for Creede and the surrounding communities. The CELC houses Mineral County’s Pre-K program, and is open 5 days a week in the summer. Volunteers who LOVE KIDS are always welcome to come from 9-10am or 3-5pm to read, play outside, and help with arts-&crafts! And if kids aren’t your thing, but you support Education, and love renovation projects, event planning or outdoor fix ups, the CELC is always seeking volunteers for various projects!
Headwaters Alliance cleans up historic mine sites in Creede, Colorado through community outreach, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative partnerships with industrial, federal, and state agencies. The organization sponsors the Runoff Runoff Marathon, Half-Marathon & 6K Run and the Headwaters Mountain Bike Race. They welcome volunteers to help put these on!
Events
Creede Rep Theatre
Creede Arts Council
Various Organizations www.creede.com
www.creederep.org
719-658-0312 creedeartscouncil.com
The Visitor Center welcomes volunteers year-round! We love having both newcomers and old-timers who have time to spare and knowledge to share! Volunteer in the Visitor Center for a single afternoon, or get on our schedule! There are also many opportunities to help with our annual events, including Taste of Creede, the Donkey Dash, Labor Day weekend festivities, and more!
Take a look at our Calendar of Events (see pages 42-49); many of the events require the help of volunteers! The Donkey Dash, Music Festival, and Mountain Run are a few that come to mind...Often, a free pass, T-shirt or other ‘swag’ is handed out! 26
Creede Early Learning Center
Photo by Wild At Heart Ltd
Volunteering While You’re Here!
CRT relies on more than 1000 hours of volunteer time each year. As a volunteer, you have a chance to work closely with CRT company members, meet other volunteers, and earn free tickets! Opportunities include ushering during a performance or assisting with event preparations.
Creede Parks & Rec
Mineral County
719-658-2729 recreation@creedetownhall.com
Fairgrounds Association
Creede Parks and Recreation operates on a daily basis out of the Virginia Christensen Multi Use Facility. The facility is available to all, and has an indoor basketball court, a weight room/cardio area, as well as a small studio room used for spin classes. The Recreation Department offers various sports, classes, and summer camps for children of all ages, and is always looking for volunteers! We have opportunities for those who want to volunteer once, or those who want to make a regular commitment.
719-658-2376 upperriogrande.org Mission: To provide outstanding recreational, educational, cultural, and entertainment programming in harmony with the interests of the community while collaborating with regional partners. The MCFA puts on 7 Rodeos, an OHV Bingo Run, an ATV Rodeo, the County Fair, and more. Volunteers for any of these events are welcome!!
Creede Historical Society creedehistoricalsociety.com The Creede Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of the history of Creede and Mineral County. The Museum is housed in the Historic Depot and boasts a wonderful collection of memorabilia from the area. Do you LOVE HISTORY? Volunteers help run the museum during open hours (knowledge of area not required), help with digital archiving of area photos, and help put on events.
Mission: to promote the arts and humanities in our community through education, exhibition and performance, and to foster local artistic talent. The CAC sponsors multiple programs and events throughout the year, and is always looking for volunteers! Creede & Mineral County Visitor Guide
www.creede.com
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