Volunteering with Healthy Archuleta is about contributing your skills, time, and care in ways that matter and feeling valued while you do it. We believe good volunteer experiences don’t happen by accident. They are designed with intention, clarity, and respect for people’s time and humanity.

What to Expect When You Volunteer?

We know volunteers want clarity and purpose. We commit to providing:

Clear structure

• When you’re needed
• Where to show up
• What you’ll be doing
• How to do it
• Why it matters

Preparedness

• Clear task descriptions
• Tools and resources ready when you arrive
• Orientation to the space and people
• Safety basics (including first aid access)

Respect for your time and skills

• You are not “free labor”
• Your contribution is meaningful
• Your effort is acknowledged and appreciated

Ways to Volunteer

We offer multiple ways to get involved, so you can choose what fits your interests, availability, and strengths.  Choose From:

• One-time volunteer opportunities
• Short, project-based roles (time-bound with a clear goal)
• Skill-based volunteering (communications, outreach, organizing, mentoring, facilitation, logistics)
• Ongoing team-based roles (with support and shared responsibility)

You’ll always know:

• What skills are helpful
• The level of commitment
• Who you’ll be working with
• Who to contact with questions

Current Volunteer Opportunities

• Volunteer Coordinator
• Event Support Team
• Outreach & Connection Volunteer
• Skill-Based Support (Communications, Design, Organizing)
• Youth & Intergenerational Support
• Health & Community Fair Support
• Community Garden Support
• Hydroponic Growing Support​
• Food Distribution Center (FDC) Support

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Help shape a volunteer program where people feel welcomed, supported, and valued.
The Volunteer Coordinator supports recruitment, onboarding, communication, and appreciation of volunteers. You’ll work closely with staff to match people with meaningful roles, support volunteer engagement, and help strengthen systems that make volunteering a positive experience.
Time commitment: ~3–5 hours/week
Commitment style: Ongoing, flexible
Great for: Organized, communicative people who enjoy coordination, relationship-building, and community impact

Support Healthy Archuleta’s community events and gatherings.
Volunteers help with set-up, welcoming participants, food and hospitality, sign-in, and making sure meetings, forums, and events run smoothly. Training and clear guidance provided.
Commitment: Flexible, event-based or ongoing
Great for: People who enjoy being part of a team, helping others feel welcome, and making things happen behind the scenes

Help spread the word about Healthy Archuleta’s programs and opportunities.
Volunteers support outreach by sharing information, helping with tabling events, or assisting with community communications. Training and clear guidance provided.
Commitment: Flexible, short-term or ongoing
Great for: People who enjoy talking with others and building connections

Use your professional or personal skills to strengthen community work.
We welcome volunteers with experience in writing, design, organizing, facilitation, technology, or administration for clearly scoped, time-bound projects.
Commitment: Project-based
Great for: Retirees, professionals, or students wanting meaningful contribution

Support youth learning, leadership, and connection across generations.
Volunteers may assist with mentoring, events, or project support alongside staff. Roles are clearly defined and supported.
Commitment: Short-term or ongoing options
Great for: Adults interested in youth engagement and community building

Support community health events that bring people together.
Volunteers assist with logistics, welcoming, wayfinding, and event flow. You’ll be part of a coordinated team with clear roles and staff support.
Commitment: One-day event
Great for: People who enjoy meaningful, high-impact days

Be part of the team that makes community events run smoothly.
Volunteers help with set-up, welcoming attendees, logistics, and clean-up. You’ll work alongside staff and other volunteers in a supportive, organized environment.
Commitment: One-time or occasional
Great for: Friendly, reliable helpers who like teamwork

Help grow and harvest fresh, local food for our community. Volunteers assist with growing, harvesting, and bagging lettuce from our hydroponic grow towers at the Food Distribution Center. Growing is daily and harvests happen every two weeks and take about 1–2 hours. No experience needed. Training and support are provided on-site.
Time commitment: 1–2 hours per week
Commitment style: Recurring
Great for: Garden-curious folks, hands-on helpers, and anyone who enjoys simple, meaningful work

Help support community food drives that respond to real, current needs.
Volunteers assist with food drives, donation intake, sorting, and distribution preparation. Clear guidance is provided on what’s needed and how to help, so your time and effort have the greatest impact.
Time commitment: 2–4 hours during quarterly drives
Commitment style: Short-term, event-based
Great for: Individuals, families, groups, and workplace teams

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Ready to Get Involved?

Your time, care, and skills matter here.
We’re grateful you’re considering being part of Healthy Archuleta’s community of care.

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More Information

Our Volunteer Experience Promise

We are actively building a culture of good volunteer experiences.  ​That means:

• Volunteers are treated with kindness and respect
• People are not micromanaged or controlled
• Contributions are recognized and celebrated
• Volunteers feel connected, not isolated

Before each volunteer activity, we aim to include a short connection activity (about 10–15 minutes) so people can meet, feel welcomed, and start on shared ground.

Onboarding & Community Learning Support

Volunteering is a relationship, not a transaction.  All volunteers receive:

• A clear onboarding process
• Orientation to Healthy Archuleta’s mission and values
• Information about how their role fits into the bigger picture
• Access to staff support
• Community learning opportunities

We are strengthening our internal systems so volunteers are:

• Contacted promptly
• Matched to appropriate opportunities
• Supported throughout their engagement

Volunteer Teams & Community

Whenever possible, volunteers are organized into small teams (3–4 people) connected to specific projects or activities. This helps:

• Build relationships
• Share responsibility
• Reduce burnout
• Create peer support

We also host:

• Periodic volunteer gatherings
• Learning and connection opportunities
• Volunteer spotlights and recognition

Your Voice Matters

We want to know how your experience feels.  We regularly:

• Ask for volunteer feedback
• Check in about interest levels (do you want more, less, or different involvement?)
• Follow up after events and projects
• Improve based on what we hear

If something doesn’t feel right, we want to know and we take it seriously.

Outreach & Growing the Circle

Volunteers are ambassadors.  We invite volunteers to:

• Help share opportunities with friends and networks
• Suggest new volunteer roles or project ideas
• Invite others who may want to contribute skills or time

If you have ideas for outreach or engagement, we want to hear them.

Volunteer Requirements & Engagement

Each opportunity will clearly outline:

• Time commitment
• Expectations
• Skills or experience (if any)
• Physical or logistical considerations
• Support provided

We aim for transparency and choice, so you can say yes with confidence.

Still need more information, please send us an email at [email protected].