Volunteer opportunities

Project Linus of La Plata and Montezuma

Counties is seeking volunteers to make homemade blankets for children (0-18) who are traumatized or in need of comfort for any reason. The group creates quilts, afghans and fleece blankets. To get involved, reach out to Beth Emrich at linus4durango@gmail.com or call (970) 769-1768. For more information, see www. projectlinus.org.

Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance

is accepting volunteers to assist with a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to monitoring recreational activities in the area that includes Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, providing education and outreach, working special events and completing maintenance and improvement projects. Find more information about these opportunities online at www.scwcocanyons.org/get-involved. The Hive DGO needs volunteers to fill a variety of positions at their youth center. A background check is required and prior experience working with youth is preferred. For more information on getting involved, visit www.thehivedgo.org/getinvolved. La Plata County Historical Society is looking for volunteers to assist with different tasks, including docents to greet visitors at Animas Museum and provide information on the background of Animas City, and education docents who enjoy working with children. Individuals interested in helping with cleaning, gardening or other tasks are also welcome to get involved. Go to www.animasmuseum.org. Volunteers of America is looking for weekly grocery shoppers, regularly scheduled cooks, a weekly front desk/reception volunteer, a monthly donation organizer, playgroup/interest group leaders and volunteers to perform house and yard maintenance. There is also an open position on the Advisory Council to help with educational outreach and fundraising efforts in the community. Background checks are required for all volunteers. For more information about volunteer requirements, contact (970) 238-1469 or lturcott@voacolorado.org. For the Advisory Council, contact (970) 259-1021 or cnowak@ voacolorado.org. Merely Players is looking for acting talent, stage tech and ushers. To learn more about these opportunities, please contact directors@ merelyplayers.us. Habitat for Humanity has volunteer opportunities to fill in construction and office work, as well as board and committee positions. Help the organization provide a step toward stability for families in the region. Find more information or sign up to volunteer online at www.habitatlaplata.org/volunteer.

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5000 ATHLETES

SINCE 1980 ADAPTIVE SPORTS ASSOCIATION

At Adaptive Sports Association (ASA), our participants, volunteers, and supporters are fostering independence, buildling skills, and exploring possibilities with outdoor recreation every day. VOLUNTEER ASA is currently seeking volunteers! Do you ski or snowboard in the winter? Would you like to help us run rafting, canoeing, kayaking, or cycling trips during the summer? We need you! Most people volunteer to help others, but our volunteers quickly realize their own lives are being enhanced. Get involved to change a life, althought, it might just be your own! WAYS TO SUPPORT ASA Support ASA with a monthly or one-time gift, donating outdoor gear, and more. Your business can also sponsor ASA to help us create a lifelong impact. Every donation counts! See our website for more ways that you can support or donate. PARTICIPATE Take part in our year-round sports and recreational programming for people with cognitive and physical disabilities in a supportive and fun way. Throughout the winter, we provide adaptive ski and snowboard lessons. In the summer, we offer white-water rafting, flatwater canoeing and kayaking, and biking.Our participants are from all age groups and backgrounds. If you are a veteran, be sure to ask us about our Veterans Outdoors programs!

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COVID vaccination efforts in developing countries have been greatly enhanced by a grass-roots network of thousands of professional and volunteer health workers organized by Rotary to quickly and effectively distribute vaccines in both urban and rural areas.

This far-reaching Rotary vaccination network was already in place when COVID appeared. The network was built by Rotary over decades, in partnership with prominent global health organizations and funders, originally for the purpose of administering oral polio vaccines to children in developing countries (shown in photo).

During the COVID pandemic, the Rotary vaccine network has proven invaluable for distribution of COVID vaccines in developing countries.

Making a difference

... In Global Vaccine Distribution

Normal Meetings are as shown below. Due to COVID, call ahead for possible changes to meeting time or place.

Rotary Club of Durango (970) 946-4856 Tuesdays 6:00 PM Strater Hotel

Rotary Club of

Pine River Valley (Bayfield)

(970) 567-6774 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Wednesdays Noon Tequila’s in Bayfield Rotary Club of

Durango Daybreak

(970) 749-1437 Wednesdays 6:45 AM The Powerhouse Science Center

Rotary Club of Cortez (970) 739-0077 2nd and 4th Mondays Noon Cortez City Hall

Rotary Club of Durango High Noon (970) 589-5665 Thursdays 11:45 AM Durango Elks Lodge Rotary Club of Dolores (970) 799-7808 Tuesdays 6:30 AM Ponderosa Restaurant