Douglas County Kids, Making Douglas County Better

Take Back 420! is a day of youth service across Douglas County, CO - - join us as kids reclaim April 20th as a day of rejuvenation and restoration!

Service Opportunities - Click HERE

You're on your way to being part of a tidal wave of community service by the youth of Douglas County on April 20th, 2012 - - just follow the three-step process below:

1.  SELECT the type of service you want to participate in on April 20th

2.  SIGN UP by contacting the organization that you've selected

3.  SERVE on April 20th and feel great afterward!



CHECK OUT THESE SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES!



SERVICE WITH ANIMALS

Boots & Saddles Therapeutic Riding Center
Project:  Dirty, horse-related chores, including painting poles & barrels!
Volunteers:  Lots of projects for all ages
Contact:  Tina
Phone:  303-688-1388
Email:  bootsandsaddlestrc@yahoo.com


The Buddy Center
(Castle Rock site of Denver Dumb Friends League)
Project:  Clean-up work; not a lot of contact with the animals...
Volunteers:  Must attend an orientation (Tues @ 1 p.m. or Wed @ 3 p.m.); 16 years of age minimum; adult companion must be with anyone under the age of 18
Contact:  Joan Welch
Phone:  303.751.5772, x7247


Partners Equine Therapy
Project:  Dirty, horse-related chores - - dress messy!  :)
Volunteers:  Up to 4 youth (13 years of age or older)
Contact:  Lee Dudley
Phone:  303.478.8734
Email:  leedudley@msn.com




SERVICE WITH THE ENVIRONMENT

Douglas County Cooperative Extension
Project:  Community Vegetable Garden work @ Hidden Mesa Open Space!
Volunteers:  Up to 15 great youth, ages 14 and older
Contact:  Andrea Cummins, Horticulture Agent
Phone:  720.733.6930
Email:  andrea.cummins@colostate.edu

Highlands Ranch Metro District
Project:  Parks & Open Space Clean-Up!  Sites are near HR high schools - - the work will probably be dirty, so wear the right clothes and sturdy shoes.  10 a.m. to noon.
Volunteers:  As many as they can get!
Contact:  Kari Larese
Phone:  720.240.5928
Email:  klarese@highlandsranch.org




SERVICE BENEFITING LAW ENFORCEMENT

Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Project:  Washing patrol cars & maintaining the Justice Center grounds!  From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. @ 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO
Volunteers:  5 - 10 youth
Contact:  Sgt. Ron Hanavan
Phone:  303.814.7089
Email:  rhanavan@dcsheriff.net



SERVICE WITH OLDER PEOPLE

TLC Meals on Wheels
Project:  Prepare grocery baskets that will be delivered to people who can't get out shopping!
Contact:  Phil Miller
Phone:  303.798.7642



SERVICE WITH PEOPLE WHO HAVE DISABILITIES

Developmental Pathways
Project:  May Baskets for people with developmental disabilities!  Convenient & easy...
Description:  Host a party for making May Baskets that'll be given to DP clients on May Day, or work on the project solo.  Contact Developmental Pathways for additional info.
Contact:  Wendy Anderson
Phone:  303.858.2381
Email:  wendyanderson@developmentalpathways.org

TLC Meals on Wheels
Project:  Prepare grocery baskets that will be delivered to people who can't get out shopping!
Contact:  Phil Miller
Phone:  303.798.7642



SERVICE ADDRESSING POVERTY

InterFaith Community Services
Project:  "Feed the Need" food donation project @ various local grocery stores!
Volunteers:  5 - 10 youth per grocery store site (plus one adult supervisor / driver)
Contact:  Maria Pearson
Phone:  303.789.0501
Email:  mariap@ifcs.org

Parker Task Force
Project:  Sort food, assist families shopping for food, carry supplies to their vehicles!
Volunteers:  5 youth (12 years of age or older)
Contact:  Steve Budneck
Phone:  303.841.3460






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