Volunteer

Volunteers are at the heart of Gilpin County. From shaping policy on our citizen boards to serving meals to seniors, community members play a vital role in making Gilpin a strong, connected, and welcoming place to live. If you’re looking for ways to get involved, here are current opportunities:

Short-Term Opportunities

Spooky Stroll Volunteers

Thank you for offering your time to volunteer for this great community event! It will be held on Friday, October 24 from 5 to 9 p.m. but opportunities range from a few days before, early morning/afternoon on Friday, during the event, and the next day. Check out the sign-up form for specific dates and times. Volunteer opportunities include:

• Decorating the Haunted Barn, the Trick-or-Treat Trail, and the Rec Center Gymnasium
• Picking up candy from the school
• Helping on the Trick-or-Treat Trail
• Being a Haunted Barn Escort
• Scarers for the Haunted Barn
• Carnival Games *For school groups only*
• Trail, Barn, and Gym Clean-up

Please reach out to Krystal Meyer at kmeyer@gilpincounty.org if you have further questions.

Spooky Stroll Volunteer Sign-Up

Longer-Term Volunteer Commitments

Community Volunteer Boards

Gilpin County has four volunteer boards that help guide important decisions in our community. Each board has positions that open annually.

• Planning Commission – Reviews land use applications and advises the Board of County Commissioners. 📩 For more information, visit the Planning Commission webpage or email: jboyle@gilpincounty.org
• Historic Preservation Commission – Works to protect and preserve historic resources.
  📩 For more information, visit the Historic Preservation Commission webpage or email: jboyle@gilpincounty.org
• Gilpin Advertising Panel – Oversees the use of lodging tax funds for tourism promotion.
  📩 For more information, visit the Gilpin Advertising Panel webpage or email: mbleyler@gilpincounty.org
• Noxious Weed Advisory Board - Guides policy for noxious weeds in Gilpin County. 
  📩 For more information, visit the Noxious Weed Advisory Board webpage or email: jennifer.cook@colostate.edu

Please note that all four of these boards are currently accepting applications to serve on their boards starting in January 2026. Check the links for more information and/or email the contact person to submit your resume and letter of interest or request more information.

Senior Services

Make a difference in the lives of older adults in our community.

• Senior Lunches – Help set up, serve, clean up, and enjoy friendly conversation during senior lunches on Mondays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gilpin County Community Center. View the Senior Programs volunteer job description.
• Meals on Wheels (Backup Volunteer) – Assist with meal delivery when primary drivers are unavailable. View the Meals on Wheels volunteer job description.

📞 Call 303-515-4292, ✉️ email seniorservices@gilpincounty.org, or visit the Senior Services webpage to learn more or get involved.

Food Pantry

Support food access for Gilpin County residents in a variety of ways:

• Set up and clean the pantry regularly, assist clients
• Manage food drives throughout the year
• Support the summer lunch program & distribute back-to-school supplies
• Loading/unloading trucks
• Contribute to the community garden (June–September)
• Help prepare for special holiday dinners (shopping hours, Thanksgiving & winter holiday meal programs)

📩 For more information, visit the Food Pantry page or email: ckeller@gilpincounty.org

Parks & Recreation

View the Volunteer Athletic Coach job description.

How to Get Started

Whether you’re interested in shaping county policy, helping seniors, or supporting food security, there’s a place for you to make a difference. Reach out to the contact listed for the opportunity that interests you—we’d love to have you join our volunteer team!