Community Volunteers add continuity and connection with our clients and our staff, and are in a unique place to help affirm each neighbor’s worth and belonging. Community Volunteers help make our work possible by providing support for a variety of projects that serve their neighbors and give support to the staff they serve with. We rely on the dedication and skills of people from all walks of life, and the gifts they have to share, to help La Puente meet the needs of all whom we serve. 

Part of the way Volunteers meet needs is in direct service to their neighbors in the San Luis Valley, whether they are helping clients choose and box up food at the Food Bank or providing emergency fire wood to neighbors across the Valley during the cold of winter.  Moreover Volunteers can provide staff with consistent support in our programs, like helping with cooking, laundry and/or cleaning at the Shelter or arranging retail items at our Rethreads Store. Often Community Volunteers are the connection between our clients and our staff, and what they give reaches far beyond simply doing tasks- they are care in action!   That care is often present during events like our Thanksgiving Dinner or Community Christmas Party, truly community celebrations.

Need volunteer hours for school credit? Fill out our volunteer application form to express what program you are interested in serving in. A Volunteer Coordinator will get in touch with you to match you with a service opportunity. As that time, you can inform the Volunteer Coordinator about how many hours you need to complete After you complete your hours, our office can provide documentation for your school. 

Need volunteer hours for court-mandate requirements? Fill out our volunteer application form to express what program you are interested in serving in and share how many hours you need to complete. A Volunteer Coordinator will get in touch with you to match you with a service opportunity. After you complete your hours, our office can provide all the required documentation. 

There are three ways to register to volunteer. 

1. You can fill out the form by click the button below
2. You can come to the office at 909 State Ave. and fill it out in person
3. You can call or email our office.  For more information about volunteering with La Puente, or to register, please email [email protected] or call 719-587-3499.