Volunteer Opportunities in Denver, CO
Looking for a way to give back in retirement or during a new phase of life? The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) offers adults 50+ volunteer opportunities in Denver, CO to serve others in meaningful ways. Through IVC Denver, you’ll be matched with a nonprofit organization in the Denver metro area where your time, talent, and compassion can make a real impact. Our volunteers support people facing poverty, homelessness, isolation, and other systemic challenges, all while building community and dedicating themselves to faith, justice, and service.
If you’re an adult over 50 who wants to give back, make an impact, and grow spiritually, IVC Denver is for you.You don’t need to be Catholic to volunteer. IVC welcomes people from all faith traditions (or none at all) who are interested in combining service with reflection and community.
How We Serve in Denver, CO
IVC members serve with nonprofit partner agencies across the Denver metro area. These organizations count on IVC members to support mission-critical work in areas like:
- Education and tutoring
- Healthcare and mental health services
- Housing and homelessness prevention
- Immigration and refugee support
- Senior companionship and care
- Food access and nutrition services
Join us for behind-the-scenes support or direct interaction. IVC will help you find a service role where you can make a difference. Specific, professional training isn’t needed, just a willingness to serve others and grow. IVC brings volunteers with experience, dedication, and compassion to help those in need.
How to Get Involved with the Ignatian Volunteer Corps
Joining IVC Denver is a thoughtful and supported process designed to help you make the most of your service. We’ll be with you every step of the way. To get involved, follow these steps:
- Reach Out: Fill out our interest form or contact our Regional Director to start the conversation.
- Discern: Through conversation, we’ll learn about your background, interests, and availability, and discern a match for you with a nonprofit that needs your help.
- Start Serving: Upon acceptance to the program, you can serve one or two days a week, making a consistent impact while enjoying flexibility.
- Reflect and Grow: Join our community gatherings to connect, reflect, and deepen your experience.
Request IVC for Your Nonprofit
IVC Denver partners with nonprofits throughout the region to place committed adult volunteers in long-term, mission-aligned roles. Our members bring decades of professional experience, deep compassion, and a consistent presence to your programs.
Benefits of partnering with IVC include:
- Reliable volunteers committed for 9–10 months
- Matches tailored to your agency’s needs
- Support from IVC’s local leadership
- Values-aligned individuals with a passion for justice and community service
We welcome inquiries from nonprofits focused on homelessness, education, refugee resettlement, human services, elder care, and more. Contact our regional office to discuss partnerships and volunteer placements.
Why Choose IVC Denver?
IVC isn’t just an opportunity to serve—it’s a community rooted in purpose and faith. In addition to their service, corps members gather each month for reflection and prayer, with the option of one-on-one spiritual support. This Ignatian approach to service—finding God in all things—sets IVC apart from other opportunities.
By bringing professional and life experience to their service, corps members strengthen nonprofit partners and help create a more just society. Many members tell us they receive even more than they give, finding deep meaning in both their service and their shared community.
Here’s what makes IVC unique in Denver:
- Thoughtful Matching: We take time to know you and our nonprofit partners to ensure a placement that aligns with your skills, passions, and values.
- Experienced Members: Corps members bring a lifetime of professional and personal experience, adding real value to the organizations they serve.
- Spiritual Growth: Monthly reflection gatherings and retreats, rooted in Ignatian spirituality, help connect service with deeper meaning.
- Dependable Commitment: Members serve one or two days a week for a full academic year, providing consistency partner organizations can count on.
- Community Connection: You’ll join a welcoming group of peers who share your commitment to service, reflection, and justice.
Why Choose IVC Denver?
IVC isn’t just a volunteer program; it’s a community rooted in purpose. We have been around for over 25 years and serve communities in 20 regions across the U.S.
What makes IVC Denver different?
- Thoughtful Matching: We get to know each volunteer and partner agency to ensure a good fit.
- Long-Term Impact: Volunteers commit weekly for most of the year, giving your service structure and consistency.
- Experienced Volunteers: Our members bring a lifetime of wisdom and work experience to their service roles.
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