About us
Hello! We're the Professionals of Denver Kiwanis Club, a group in the Denver metro area that loves to get together over a good beer, have fun, and connect with our awesome city by giving back. If you're looking to get to know your city better and make some new friends you've found the right place!
So what is Kiwanis exactly? Kiwanis is an international volunteer and philanthropic organization that has been giving back to the world for over 100 years. As one of the most respected service organizations in the world, Kiwanis provides an outstanding network of people and resources for us to pull from as we work to make Denver a better place.
We are generous with our time. We are creative with our ideas. We are passionate about making a difference. And we have fun along the way. We're excited for you to jump in with us.
To find out more information about our club, check out our website: denverkiwanis.org.
Want to contact us? Email our president, Julie Pinto, at kiwanisdenver@gmail.com.
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Volunteer: Organize donations for A Precious Child
A Precious Child, 7051 W. 118th Ave, Broomfield, co, USThe Donation Center at A Precious Child accepts new and gently used clothing, food pantry items, hygiene products, baby gear, essential home goods, and other necessities to benefit the families we support. On average, they receive over 3,000 pounds of donations every day! Volunteers are an integral part of the team, helping them get all donations ready to distribute to children and caregivers.
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IMPORTANT! To ensure a smooth process for our group, each individual must also register online using the step-by-step instructions below no later than one week before the scheduled event. This is a requirement to volunteer in A Precious Child's facility. So if you bring a guest, they must also follow the instructions to register.
Registration Instructions:- Visit our team’s registration page - https://vhub.at/apc-kiwanis-denver
- Sign In if you’ve volunteered with A Precious Child before OR Create Account if you’re a new volunteer at A Precious Child. Your join code is: KIWANIS-DENVER
- Once you have created your account or logged in, you will be re-directed to our group's volunteer event; click the red “Sign Up” button to register.
If the site doesn’t redirect you, just click the hyperlink in step 1 to get to our team’s specific volunteer shift. - Review the Volunteer Authorization, Waiver, and Release Form and accept that you understand.
- Congrats – your registration is complete!
- Make sure any guests also register :)
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Duties & Responsibilities:
- Help sort through incoming donations and categorize items by type
- Conduct a thorough quality check on clothing items to ensure they’re in re-wearable condition (no rips, stains, tears, broken zippers, etc.)
- Place clothing items onto hangers and organize them by size
- Assist with bundling, sorting, and processing other miscellaneous items such as diapers, shoes, accessories, linens, and more
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with staff and other volunteers
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Must wear close-toed shoes for every shift
- Act in a respectful and appropriate manner to cultivate a family-friendly environment
- Have a friendly and welcoming demeanor toward clients, volunteers, donors, and staff
- Respect and maintain the confidentiality of A Precious Child clients, volunteers, partners, and donors
Additional Information:
- Attire: For safety, all volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes since this position operates in a warehouse facility. Our Donation Center has large, open garage doors for drop-offs. Please dress appropriately for the outside weather, as the warehouse can get hot or cold.
- Parking & Arrival: Free parking is available in the lot and along W 118th Ave. Please enter through Unit 6, the Volunteer Center, to check-in for your shift.
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