Non-profit work eventually pays for itself. After a few months or years of volunteer work, job applicants can truthfully say they “have experience.” To an employer, non-profit work also means that an applicant has a heart.

What follows is a list of charitable organizations in Denver, divided up into focus areas. Choose an area that looks particularly interesting, and research the non-profit groups within it.

Environment and the Outdoors
This category typically includes non-profit activities that take place outside. For example, Habitat for Humanity volunteers build houses for low-income people. Nature conservancies work to protect the environment.

     Bicycle Colorado: http://bicyclecolo.org/index.cfm
     Denver Botanic Gardens: http://www.botanicgardens.org

Hunger and Poverty
These organizations donate food, clothing and other basic items to needy individuals and families.

     COMPA Food Bank Ministry: http://www.compafoodbankministry.org
     Community Ministry of Denver Food Bank: http://www.comministry-denver.org/food.htm

This is just a sample of what you'll find in the complete Denver guide.