Gratitude in Action: Volunteer in Northern Colorado
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
As we move into the season of gratitude and giving I’m thinking of ways to make a difference in our communities. Our team will be chipping in early November to help with an organization called A Little Help whose missions is to help seniors stay in their homes with a little help from volunteers who assist with yard work and maintenance items. If you are also thinking about donating some time, here are some meaningful, easy ways to give back across Northern Colorado this November.
Help get holiday meals on tables
Food Bank for Larimer County ramps up its seasonal drive to ensure every family can enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving. You can sort donations or support campaigns like “Tour de Turkey,” which helps the Food Bank meet unprecedented demand heading into the holidays.
Deliver medically tailored meals
Project Angel Heart has ongoing Northern Colorado volunteer shifts—like Fort Collins Friday route prep—to package and deliver nutritious meals to neighbors living with severe illnesses. Great for individuals or pairs who want a regular route or flexible one-off shifts.
Adopt-A-Family + holiday support
SERVE 6.8 partners with dozens of local churches to connect volunteers with families for Thanksgiving meals and Christmas gifts. November is prime time to jump into Resource Center shifts, disaster response, or Adopt-A-Family prep and distribution.
Volunteer outdoors (yes, even in November)
City of Fort Collins Natural Areas offers unique citizen-science roles—like Night Sky/Skygazing monitoring—to track light pollution impacts. There’s a November 18, 2025 opportunity at the Nix Office, and similar events pop up all month.
Support seniors & neighbors in need
Volunteers of America Colorado coordinates Northern Colorado services such as Meals on Wheels deliveries and affordable/senior-housing support—concrete ways to serve older adults during colder months.
Browse one-stop volunteer hubs
If you’re not sure where to start, United Way keeps up-to-date listings: United Way of Larimer County curates local opportunities, and United Way of Weld County’s “Get Connected” board includes shelter meal service, delivery routes, and seasonal events (with many November needs).
Quick tips to jump in this month
• Sign up early—holiday shifts fill fast. Or pick a surrounding day when there are less volunteers.
• Bring teens: many sites welcome family volunteering (check minimum ages).
• If schedules are tight, donate high-need items (turkeys, pantry staples, winter socks) or give funds directly to stretch purchasing power.
Whether you love hands-on work, short delivery routes, or citizen science, there’s a fit for every schedule. Pick one, invite a friend, and make a tangible difference right here at home this November.
Written by Shannon Miller with the Weinland Team at RE/MAX Alliance
Phone: (970) 818-8895
Email: Shannon@TheWeinlandTeam.com
Written by fortcollinsexperience
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