wfco Volunteer Opportunities
How to Give Your Time, Talent, Treasure, and Testimony
As a community foundation, most of our impact is achieved through the collective impact of generous donations, collaborative efforts, and strategic partnerships in public policy advocacy, research, and grantmaking. Volunteer opportunities with WFCO are sporadic, however, dozens of volunteers help out with our Annual Luncheon each fall, our direct service grantmaking committee reviews applications annually for our WAGES grantee cohort, a committee of diverse community members reviews applications annually for The Greater Vail Valley Women's Fund, and our statewide regional committees in Boulder, Colorado Springs, Northern Colorado, Pueblo, and the Vail Valley are made up of dedicated local volunteers.
To volunteer at our Annual Luncheon, please contact Kristina Vaio at kristinav@wfco.org. To find out how you can support our regional committee events, please contact Renee Ferrufino at reneef@wfco.org.
Don't forget that sharing our research, coming to our events, and advocating for issues with your legislators are ways you can informally volunteer to help move the needle for Colorado women and their families.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Direct Service Grantmaking Committee:
The Direct Service Grantmaking Committee was established in 2017 to support the implementation of the grantmaking priorities identified by the 2017-2021 strategic plan approved by the WFCO Board of Trustees. Through service on the committee, members will learn about our community and issues facing women and girls, and develop as leaders and philanthropists.
Learn more about volunteering on the Direct Service Grantmaking Committee.
Dottie Lamm Award Application Reviewer:
Each year, WFCO recruits volunteers to assist with the selection process for the Dottie Lamm Award. An application reviewer will have the opportunity to review applications to assist staff in determining which applicants will proceed to the next round. Reviewers will receive applications electronically on or around July 19 and scores will be due by August 12. Application feedback can be conducted virtually.
Learn more about the Dottie Lamm Award and becoming an application reviewer.
Volunteer with a direct service grantee
We encourage those wanting to give their time and talent to advance Colorado women and their families more frequently to explore volunteer opportunities with our direct service grantees.
“Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” — Unknown