All of the opportunities on this page are for RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) volunteers — adults age 55 and older. If you are ready to get involved, please sign up for an opportunity that fits your interests and schedule using the Express Interest buttons below each opportunity.
Questions or want help choosing the right fit? Reach out to Nancy Harris at [email protected] or 970-570-9737.
For more information about RSVP, visit our web page or Facebook page.
Offered Twice:
Come learn about Colorado Legal Services, a non-profit law firm that provides free legal assistance to low-income and senior folks here in the San Luis Valley. Chad Keizer, Managing Attorney for the Alamosa office of Colorado Legal Services, will talk about the kinds of legal issues our senior neighbors deal with and in what ways Colorado Legal Services can help.
Please stop in and enjoy a complimentary beverage and connect with Nancy and Mike (our new RSVP Outreach Coordinator) and fellow RSVP volunteers! Feel free to invite a friend who may be interested in learning about RSVP.
Upcoming Coffee Hours at Milagros Coffee House:
The Alamosa Live Music Association is a dynamic non-profit community arts organization in the San Luis Valley. Enriching and celebrating the lives of musicians and community members alike, ALMA fosters joy and connection by providing opportunities for diverse cultural expression through live music.
ALMA Board of Directors
Help ALMA fulfill its mission to bring accessible, quality, live music to the San Luis Valley by serving on its board. Attend monthly meetings, host concerts, assist with programming, marketing, and development, all while having fun!
No volunteer opportunities at this time. Check back for updates.
Senior Center Dining Room – Fridays, 11:00am-12:30pm
Assist with the lunch service at the Alamosa Senior Center. Regular volunteers are needed for Fridays. The volunteer will arrive at the Senior Center at 11:00am and will check in folks who have come to eat a congregate meal. The volunteer will cheerfully greet guests, keep track of who partakes in the meal on site, and assist with new clients’ intake paperwork. The volunteer remains on site until approximately 12:30pm, and will also be served a free meal during their shift.
At Care and Share Food Bank, we believe no one should go hungry. Volunteers are the heart of our organization—each year, they generously give more than 47,000 hours of their time to help us distribute nutritious food to our hunger relief partners and neighbors in need. We depend on volunteers to move our mission forward and bring our vision of a hunger-free Southern Colorado to life. Whether individuals, families, kids, or groups—everyone can make a difference!
Sorting and Packing Volunteer Opportunity | 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 9:30AM-11:30AM
Location: Alamosa Distribution Center, 5858 Produce Pl, Alamosa, CO 81101
CASA del Valle serves children involved in dependency and neglect cases in the 12th Judicial District of Colorado. A CASA volunteer advocate provides stable and meaningful adult connection and advocacy for children experiencing extreme amounts of turbulence in their lives. By volunteering with CASA del Valle, you have the opportunity to aid in the court process of achieving a safe and permanent home for a child as quickly as possible.
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
A CASA will be a volunteer advocate for children involved in dependency and neglect cases within the 12th Judicial District. This advocacy includes meeting regularly with the child, professionals within the court system and other involved parties, in order to craft a detailed and accurate recommendation regarding what is in the child or children's best interest. Volunteers will go through ~40 hours of training and should expect to commit up to 4-6 hours per week for up to 24 months depending on the circumstances of their assigned cases.
Travel Counselor
Join our team of Volunteer Travel Counselors at the Colorado Welcome Center in Alamosa! You’ll be the ultimate local guide, connecting travelers with our region’s unforgettable experiences. You’ll meet amazing people from around the world, connect with your community, go on regional excursions and interact with other volunteers! Travel Counselors work in two to four hour shifts at the Welcome Center located at 610 State Avenue in Alamosa. Volunteers will greet guests, provide information on local area attractions, provide information and driving directions, recommend activities and restaurants to travelers. You are the front line greeter for our community and should be proud to represent Alamosa to our guests.
Book Sale Assistants at Spines
Volunteer at regular book sales (1st Saturday of each month, May through October), or on intermittent occasions such as workdays, book drive days, etc.
Book Sales in 2026:
Other Opportunities at Spines and the Alamosa Public Library
Volunteers are needed to help on a periodic basis with the following tasks:
All volunteer work is periodic in nature based on the needs of the Friends and its yearly schedule. Minimal work in the winter. Some tasks require the ability to lift moderate to heavy boxes.
No volunteer opportunities at this time. Check back for updates.
Alamosa Food Pantry Stocking & Loading Helper
Help Feed Our Community!
La Puente needs volunteers NOW at the Alamosa Food Bank to keep its shelves stocked and food moving to families in need.
What you'll do: Load and unload delivery trucks, organize donations, stock pantry shelves, and keep the space clean alongside AmeriCorps members at 802 State Ave.
Available 4-hour shifts:
Requirements: Ability to lift 10+ pounds. Wear close-toed shoes.
Ready to help? Sign up today—our community is counting on you.
Alamosa Food Pantry Greeter
The Alamosa Food Bank is looking for a volunteer to assist with greeting new clients and assisting them in navigating our brand-new pantry space. This volunteer will help food bank visitors with the brand new "take a number" system and waiting room. The volunteer will also assist brand new clients with learning how to "shop" at the food bank and will help them to navigate the pantry for the first time. Physical activity: No lifting required! Substitute volunteers are also needed to be on call to cover shifts when regular volunteers are absent.
Alamosa Food Pantry Helper
This position is located at the Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley’s (FBNSLV) hub pantry in Alamosa, at 802 State Ave. RSVP volunteers will assist full-time La Puente AmeriCorps members stationed at the Alamosa Food Bank in running the day-to-day operations and set-up of the pantry and in serving clients during the pantry's open hours. Duties: stocking shelves, greeting & assisting clients, sorting produce & donations. Recommended skills: ability to lift 10-20 pounds. Shifts are 11:00am-2:00pm. Requirements: wear close-toed shoes.