Volunteer Opportunities

Why volunteer at Crossroads?

Volunteers are the lifeblood of Crossroads Ministry, and we depend on them daily to keep our programs running smoothly and effectively!

Crossroads Ministry desires to provide a variety of opportunities for individuals, organizations, families, churches and the community to use their gifts and resources to assist the Crossroads staff in providing basic human services to residents of the Estes Valley who are in need.

Especially if you’ve never volunteered before, our FAQ sheet has information you’ll want to know about volunteering at Crossroads.

You may download it here and submit it to Crossroads to volunteer.

Please contact Aaron Bojan, our Associate Director, if you are interested in volunteering.

Meals on Wheels route driver

Crossroads volunteers deliver approximately 35 meals daily to people that have limited access to get out of their homes. Currently we have four routes daily, most volunteers taking one route that requires one day a week.

Food pantry “stewards”

Weigh-in food contributions and weigh-out distributions to clients, as well as assisting clients with sound nutritional choices. They help organize the food pantry and review stock for expiration dates and food recalls. Requirements include reading, interpersonal skills, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

“Crossroads Guides”

At the front desk/reception area welcome clients into the waiting room, assist them with updating records, and guide them to case managers or food pantry stewards as needed. A typical volunteer shift is four hours, one or more days per week, year-round. Requirements include reading, strong interpersonal skills, and basic computer experience.

Food re-packager

Ensure that generous donations of high-quality prepared food from the YMCA of the Rockies are safely packaged and promptly frozen to provide tasty family-size heat-and-serve meals for distribution to clients. A typical volunteer shift is 1-2 hours, one to three days per week, year-round. Requirements include the ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Food Gofer

Essential for food services at Crossroads. They ferry foods from local businesses and other organizations to the Crossroads food pantry and re-packaging room. A typical volunteer shift varies from 30 minutes to two hours, one or more days per week, year-round. Requirements include the ability to drive and to lift up to 35 pounds.

Office volunteer

Assist with a variety of tasks related to quarterly newsletters, occasional special mailings, and other administrative projects. Schedule varies from 2-8 hours per week each quarter. Required skills include manual dexterity for folding, stamping, and similar tasks.

Occasional volunteers

Assist with various aspects of Crossroads Ministry’s annual fundraisers, including the 4th of July Pancake Breakfast and Vintage Fundraiser. Activities include sorting/pricing; serving as hosts, greeters or servers; and assisting with set-up and take-down during events. Minimal skills are required, depending on the category of service.