Empowering Aging Opportunities

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

The RSVP program, powered by AmeriCorps Seniors, engages adults 55+ in volunteer opportunities across Southern Colorado to improve rural community well-being and support seniors’ health through meaningful service.

Through RSVP, we connect older adults (55+) with volunteer opportunities that make a difference in their local area, while helping them stay engaged and healthy. Spark’s RSVP program operates in 3 major areas of Southern Colorado:

Alamosa County
Huerfano & Las Animas Counties
Montezuma County

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Spark Knowledge Presenter: Empowering Aging in Alamosa Speaker Series

Spark’s Speaker Series: Empowering Aging in Alamosa, is an in-person event operated by our RSVP of Alamosa Program. The series features speakers on topics pertaining to older adults and their health. We address issues such as nutrition, memory lapse vs. memory loss, staying active, improving well-being, volunteering, and much more.

If you are interested in volunteering as a guest speaker for the Speaker Series: Empowering Aging in Alamosa, please contact us today! Presentations are given in-person at The Alamosa Senior Center and The Bridge at Alamosa in Alamosa, Co.

Contact [email protected] to inquire about volunteering as a guest speaker.

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Senior Companion Program Volunteer

The Senior Companion Program engages volunteers aged 55+ to help fellow older adults maintain independence and stay active in their communities across several Colorado counties.

Volunteers activities include:

Offering companionship and friendship
Providing transportation to medical appointments or to social events
Helping with grocery shopping and other shopping
Assisting with simple chores like putting away groceries, preparing meals, washing dishes
Reading or helping with mail, email, newspapers or magazines
Alerting family members or caregivers to potential health issues or home life situations

Benefits to volunteering include:

Opportunity to use life experiences, time and talent to enhance the lives of others
Chance to learn new and exciting things about other people and the community in which they live
If income eligible, a modest non-taxable stipend of $4.00/hour of service
Paid personal time off during year of service
Assistance with meals and travel reimbursement
Accident and liability insurance while in service
Paid pre-service and monthly training sessions
Paid annual physical
Community recognition for the invaluable service they provide

Contact Us to Get Started!

Seth Hyman | [email protected] | (303) 623-1541

Laura Kinder | [email protected] | (303) 500-4159

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Current Spark Mental Wellness Opportunities

Licensed Mental Health Professional Volunteer

Volunteer with Spark to expand access to care by providing short‑term counseling (up to 10 sessions) for people facing barriers, facilitating support groups, and mentoring emerging clinicians through clinical supervision; the role is flexible and eligible for reimbursements on approved costs. To apply, you must hold an active clinical license and be prepared to offer brief counseling and or group facilitation or supervision, commit to a flexible schedule, align with Spark’s mission of equity and access, and complete Spark’s onboarding and screening steps.

Volunteers activities include:

Short‑term counseling (up to 10 Sessions) for those who have barriers to accessing mental health services.
Facilitate support groups
Mentor emerging clinicians (Candidates) through clinical supervision. Flexible scheduling and reimbursements for eligible costs. </aside>

Program Support Volunteer (Non‑clinical)

Help with outreach, events, intake support, and resource development to keep the program running smoothly.

Volunteer benefits include:

Flexible opportunities that fit a variety of schedules and skill sets
Build experience in community outreach, special events, and program operations
Learn Spark’s systems and contribute to measurable program outcomes
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Mental Wellness Task Force of Colorado Member (Non‑clinical)

Help shape statewide collaboration to expand access to mental wellness services across Colorado. Members advise Spark’s Mental Wellness Program and partner coalitions on strategy, partnerships, and best practices. Ideal candidates are Licensed mental health professionals, clinical candidate, school mental health leaders, public health, or community partners with relevant lived experience or a familiarity with Colorado’s mental health ecosystem and equity‑focused approaches. Check out our Public Facing MW Task Force Page

Volunteer activities include:

Participate in monthly virtual meetings and in‑person task force events
Share expertise on community needs, ethics, and evidence‑informed practices
Provide input on program design, school‑based initiatives, and support group models
Activate your network to connect resources, speakers, and partner sites
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Clinical Candidate Seeking Supervision (Volunteer + Reduced Rate Clinical Supervision)

Post‑graduate candidates support community services a minimum of 4 hours/month while receiving affordable, high‑quality clinical supervision through Spark.

Volunteer benefits include:

Reduced‑rate, high‑quality clinical supervision with experienced supervisors
Structured community service that builds your hours and competencies
Exposure to diverse client needs across brief interventions and groups
Professional networking within Spark’s community </aside>

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Spark Knowledge Opportunities

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