Grow a Great Community!
Volunteer Thornton is a program to manage volunteers who help implement our programs and services in the various city departments. Participants are individuals and groups with diverse backgrounds, interests and technical skills.
Volunteer Thornton draws from the whole community: from students, homemakers, workers, and retirees to service organizations and social community clubs. We strive to involve you—the volunteer—in designing volunteer experiences that are both challenging and rewarding.
Whether you are looking for a one time event or ongoing service, contact Linda Lowe, Volunteer Coordinator, at 720-977-5881 or volunteers@cityofthornton.net.
Information For Volunteers
Immediate Openings
TASHCO Sub-Committee Member!
The Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council (TASHCO) is searching for a science minded person to join their Mentoring and Educational Partnership Sub-Committee. This committee is responsible for developing a strong, organized, mentoring program to partner with educators and match mentors with protégés. Please contact Linda Lowe at 720-977-5881 or linda.lowe@cityofthornton.net for more information.
Ongoing City Opportunities
Adopt-a-Street
Families, groups, and individuals can participate in litter control and beautification of a street. Contact the Environmental Services Division at 720-977-6200 or InfrastructureDept@cityofthornton.net.
City Forestry and Horticulture
Thornton Forestry is always interested in talking to people who have an interest in forestry and horticulture and would like to volunteer for tasks in the Xeriscape Garden or in our annual flower bed and forestry operations. The extent of your efforts could be anything from volunteering at a one time event up to helping us manage one of our programs. Contact Lynn Lathrop at 303-255-7875 or at lynn.lathrop@cityofthornton.net.
Rebuilding Days
Each year, the City of Thornton partners with Rebuilding Together Metro Denver and local residents for Rebuilding Days. Teams of 15-20 volunteers work for one full day to repair and revitalize the home of a low income senior citizen, all at no cost to the qualified homeowner. Typical repairs include painting, replacing light fixtures, installing handrails or grab bars, and other safety improvements. Volunteers do not need to have any construction skills, just a willingness to work all day. Volunteers must be 16 years or older. The community event is held on the last Saturday in April and the first Saturday in October. Contact Jennie Slattengren at 303-538-7287 or at jennie.slattengren@cityofthornton.net.
Snowbusters
Enjoy beautiful Colorado winters while helping someone in need—shovel snow for elderly and disabled residents so they can safely receive their mail, prescriptions, and Meals on Wheels. Snowbusters have 36 hours after each storm to shovel for one or more residents. Please contact Heather Cleveland at 720-977-5882 or at heather.cleveland@cityofthornton.net.
Storm Drain Marker Program
Help reduce the pollutants in our rivers and lakes. Volunteer to place markers that say "No Dumping--Drains to River" on storm drains that go to our local rivers and lakes. You can also help by limiting the use of fertilizers, avoiding chemical pesticides, recycling used motor oil and car batteries, picking up pet waste, and washing your car on the lawn. To volunteer, contact Linda Lowe at 720-977-5881 or linda.lowe@cityofthornton.net.
Victim Service Unit
Operating out of the Thornton Police Department, the Victim Service Unit is a shared effort between the cities of Thornton and Northglenn, which offers crime victims support assistance and counseling at a time when it is most needed. Volunteers provide 24-hour crisis intervention to crime victims and incidences related to sudden death or serious injury to which the police have been called. Volunteers must complete 40 hours of training and commit to three 12-hour shifts each month. Contact Lauana Duckworth at 720-977-5183 or at lauana.duckworth@cityofthornton.net.
Youth and Teen Volunteer Corps
Join a summer volunteer program designed to cultivate responsibility in Thornton youths, ages 11-18. Volunteers assist with craft activities, supervise younger children participating in the Adventure Club at the Thornton Community Center, and oversee portable playground equipment and activities. The volunteers also experience various outings across the state. They have volunteered at nursing homes, park clean-ups, trail building and special events (Adams County Fair and KidsSpree). Please contact Jenny Dowdell at 720-977-5934 or at jenny.dowdell@cityofthornton.net.
If you are interested in volunteering for the City of Thornton, you will need to fill out a volunteer application. You can do this electronically by clicking here. Once you have the application filled out, click the 'Submit Form' button at the bottom of the application. You will then be prompted with instructions to submit the application by E-mail.
Once we have received your application, we will contact you with upcoming opportunities. Please let us know if you have a particular area of volunteer interest. We look forward to hearing from you!
Once you are volunteering with the City, you need to report your volunteer hours monthly. You can do this electronically by clicking here. Fill out the fields on the form and then click the 'Submit by E-mail' button to send us your hours.
Volunteer hours must be tracked for Grant and funding opportunities. We also recognize volunteers who have served 20 hours or more during the year by inviting them to our Volunteer Recognition Dinner. See our Facebook page for pictures from this year's dinner.
Questions or comments? E-mail volunteers@cityofthornton.net.