Volunteer Application

Currently, we are accepting applications only from the Community Partners we are currently working with for providing support for short term events/activities. We invite you to keep checking our website for updates. All inquiries can be directed to the Director of Volunteer Services at carla.maniscalco@ihaveadreamboulder.org.

We know there are many options to choose from to offer your time and service to the community. Thank you for choosing “I Have A Dream” Foundation of Boulder County! We believe effective and successful volunteer management and supervision is essentially about building relationships. It’s about supporting our volunteers with getting a handle on what they are supposed to be doing, communicating when they are doing well, and coaching them and providing direction when they need it. We appreciate our volunteers and are thankful for their commitment to supporting us with advancing our mission to empower youth to succeed!

Although we appreciate the interest shown by each potential volunteer, we cannot guarantee a position for everyone. In this case, your application will be kept active for six months should a volunteer opportunity arise that could potentially be a good fit with your experience, skills, and motivation. A Volunteer Coordinator will contact you if a position more suitable to your skills becomes available.

Please note: IHDF uses the BVSD system for running background checks on volunteer candidates who will be placed at our program sites as Learning Partners/Tutors. You will be assessed a $25 fee to run your background check. If you require assistance with the fee, please request a waiver by completing this form BEFORE submitting your application and wait for approval. Additionally, volunteers will be asked to sign an Authorization for a Background Check, Media Release, Release of Liability and Code of Conduct, and provide proof of Covid 19 vaccinations. Please direct questions to our Director of Volunteer Services at carla.maniscalco@ihaveadreamboulder.org.

Volunteer Intake Timeframe

Learning Partners/Tutors

Summer Semester Volunteers: Apply March thru May to be considered for placement in June
Fall Semester Volunteers: Apply June thru September to be considered for placement in September
Spring Volunteers: Apply October thru December to be considered for placement in January of the following year

Volunteer Role Descriptions:

Learning Partners/Tutors (elementary thru high school)
Post-Secondary Learning Partners/Tutors (college and career)
Clerical/Office Volunteer (Volunteer Dept.)

Volunteer Application

Please note, those questions marked with an asterisk () are required. To select multiple options, hold down Ctrl (PC) or Cmd (Mac) while selecting your choices.

1. Name
First Last
2. Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code

3. Email*

4. Home Phone
5. Mobile Phone*
6. Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY

7. Employer or School (if student)*

8. Job Title (enter "Student" or "Retiree" if applicable)*

9. How did you hear about IHDF?*
10. Self-Identified Race*
11a. Self-Identified Gender*
11b. If you answered self-describe to Question 11a, please describe here:

11c. Please list your preferred pronouns (ex. he/him/his, she/her/hers, they/them, ze/hir, etc.)

12. Please give a brief summary of your career journey and experience. If none, answer N/A.*
13. Please give a brief summary of your volunteer experience. (You may be asked to provide a reference.) If none, answer N/A.*
14. Please describe your educational journey/experience.*
15. What is the highest level of education you have completed?*
16. If you have a post-secondary degree or certification, please list:

17. What is your fluency in Spanish?
18a. Please select the volunteer opportunity you would like to be considered for? (Select all that apply by holding down Ctrl or Cmd while selecting)*
18b. If you selected "Other" to Question 18a, please describe what you are looking for and the skills you have to offer:

19. Which academic areas do you feel confidant supporting students? (Select all that apply by holding down Ctrl or Cmd while selecting)
20. What age of students are you most comfortable supporting? (Select all that apply by holding down Ctrl or Cmd while selecting)*
21. IHDF program sites are located throughout Boulder County. Which cities do you prefer to volunteer? (Select all that apply by holding down Ctrl or Cmd while selecting)*
22. Do you have access to reliable transportation?*
23. Who should IHDF contact in case of an emergency? Please list first and last name*

23a. Please list your emergency contact's phone number.*
Please read the information below before submitting your application!
Once you click the submit button below, your volunteer application will be sent to our volunteer coordinators. Due to the number of applicants we receive, you will only be contacted when there is an open volunteer opportunity that you could potentially be a good fit. Your application will remain active for 6 months. Thank you!

Volunteer Intake Timeframe

Learning Partners/Tutors

Volunteer Role Descriptions:

Volunteer Application

Please note, those questions marked with an asterisk (*) are required. To select multiple options, hold down Ctrl (PC) or Cmd (Mac) while selecting your choices.

Please read the information below before submitting your application!