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Represent TWWI with your enthusiasm! We have numerous events throughout the year where volunteers have a blast spreading the good word about what we do. Everything from film festivals, holiday gift wrapping, community events, tabling at local businesses, fundraisers and more; you can find something that will get you out there to spread the word and share your excitement about TWWI! Check out some of these up-coming events and email Lori if you're interested in helping out:
Holiday Gift Wrapping at REI Boulder
12.22.2011
Feeling festive? Crafty or creative? This is not only a great way to show off your craftiness, but it's a great fundraising, and awareness raising, event for TWWI! We'll wrap REI customer's gifts and any donations from the evening will go directly towards The Women's Widerness Institute! We'll be using recycled materials to wrap the gifts for the REI customers and we need your help to collect these materials. Suggested items include: old maps, newspaper, webbing, fabric, tissue paper, brown paper bags, yarn, recycled gift bags and bows, and any other creative gift wrapping items you might find!
Volunteers Needed: 6-8
When and Time Requirements: Thursday, December 22nd from 4-9pm - we'll need volunteers for two shifts, 4-7pm and 6-9pm. Please let us know which shift time would work for you and what wrapping item(s) you would be able to bring.
If you're unable to help out for the evening but would still like to donate wrapping items that would be great! Please email Lori and let her know if you are able to help with either she'll give you more details for the evening.
Venus de Miles Bike Race08.28.2010
TWWI has been keeping racers hydrated for some great events this summer and we're ready to do it again for the ladies participating in the Venus de Miles Bike Race August 28th! What better way to spend a nice summer day than being outdoors helping to support healthy, active living. Created for women by women, Venus de Miles is Colorado's first women's-only bike ride and continuing its momentum in it's fourth year. The ride benefits Greenhouse Scholars, an organization providing mentorship and scholarships to high-performing, under-resourced students. We provide hydration and lots of fun for the riders at our water station. Volunteer in the morning and enjoy a fantastic afterparty with great food, beverages and fun!
When and where: Sunday August 28th, Altona Grange, Lyons CO
Shift Time and Volunteers Needed: Volunteers needed at 7:30am; bikers will be coming through 9:45am-12:15pm
Interested in supporting this event or want more infomation? Send Lori an email or give her a call at 303.938.9191!
Title 9k Mother's Day 9k Run!
05.08.2011
Who needs breakfast in bed when you can start off your Mother's Day with fun for the entire family?! Run, walk, skip, hop, shuffle: join us for a fun way to celebrate Mother's Day with Title 9 at their 9th Annual Mother's Day t9k+ run. TWWI will be hosting an aid station to cheer on all the ladies while rocking out to music!
When: Sunday, May 8th 7:00am-12:30pm
Where: Boulder Reservoir
Volunteers Needed: 8
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Past Events!
Hike for Youth09.25.2010
Concerned about how little time youth is spending outdoors these days? Do you love to hike, trail run or spend time in the mountains with friends or family? Hike for Youth is a hiking and trail running event that supports youth agencies that connect youth to the outdoors. This active, outdoor fundraising event benefits three local programs that connect kids to the outdoors - TWWI being one of the beneficiaries! We're looking for volunteers to support the event in a variety of capacities: 100 volunteers are needed on the day of the event (September 25, 2010) to help with registration, collecting pledges, leading hikes, directing parking and setting up for the after-hike party. Come and be a part of supporting kids, families and individuals exploring and playing in our beautiful mountains! All volunteers are invited to attend the after-hike party as well.
Where: Saturday, September 25thGolden Gate Canyon State Park, exact location in the park to
When: 7am-2:30pm with the after-party to follow!
Want to help out beforehand? Or, can't make the 25th and want to help out for this awesome event? We're having a booth at REI on Saturday, September 18th to promote the Hike for Youth between 11am-5pm.
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Boulder's Hometown Fair
9/4, 9/5, and 9/6 2010
Just as the Boulder Creek Festival kicks off the summer in downtown Boulder, the Boulder Creek Hometown Fair is the perfect bookend to close out the summer event season. This hometown celebration features over 100 arts & crafts exhibitors in Boulder's Central Park, great live performances at the Bandshell, a food court & beer garden, great organizations in representation and much more! A cool feature is the Kids' Expo which will include food and beverages, a climbing wall, mountain bike course for kids, product displays, and skills clinics. TWWI will have an opportunity to chat it up with the Boulder community and excite kids and families about our programs!
When: We'll have table space on Saturday, September 4 9:30am-8pm; Sunday, September 5 9:30am-8pm and Monday, September 6 9:30am-7pm
Where: Our booth is located in a great location north of the creek and across from the old train in the park!
Shift Times: Please plan to work a 4 hour shift for one, or more, of the days
Venus de Miles Bike Race08.29.2010
TWWI has been keeping racers hydrated for some great events this summer and we're ready to do it again for the ladies participating in the Venus de Miles Bike Race August 29th! What better way to spend a nice summer day than being outdoors helping to support healthy, active living. Created for women by women, Venus de Miles is Colorado's first women's-only bike ride and continuing its momentum in it's third year. The ride benefits Greenhouse Scholars, an organization providing mentorship and scholarships to high-performing, under-resourced students. We provide hydration and lots of fun for the riders at our water station. Volunteer in the morning and enjoy a fantastic afterparty with great food, beverages and music by Elephant Revival!
When and where: Sunday August 29th, Altona Grange, Lyons CO
Shift Time and Volunteers Needed: Volunteers needed at 7:30am; bikers will be coming through 9:45am-12:15pm
This 3,500 rider, point to point bike ride begins in Evergreen and finishes in Avon with over 10,000 feet of climbing crossing three Colorado Rocky Mountain passes (Squaw, 11,140'; Loveland, 11,990'; Vail, 10,560') on one 120-mile lung-busting day. Quite a feat, eh?! We're excited to be part of this Colorado premier bike ride where year after year, it proves to be a fun and rewarding challenge. Have a great time preparing peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, cutting up fruit, and keeping the bins full of food for the very tired and hungry riders that come through. This is a great fundraising event for TWWI - your help is MUCH APPRECIATED.
Volunteers are needed throughout the day, although primarily in the morning and mid-day which is the bulk of the prep and serving time. All ages are welcome!
All Day: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (set up, food prepping, serving, station break down and clean up)
First Shift: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (set up, food prepping, some serving)
Second Shift: 11:30 - 3:30 PM (serving, food prep)
Third Shift: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM (serving, some prep, station break down and clean up)
ZOOMA Colorado7.17.2010
Celebrate women on the move! This summer, TWWI celebrates with ZOOMA race series to empower women to get outside and support and encourage one another in running triumph. Being held in Colorado Springs on July 17th, the race's purpose is to promote women's and girls' health and fitness by encouraging them to participate in a challenging and fun running event. TWWI is one of the benefactors of the race so you're help is needed to make this event a success - for ZOOMA, for TWWI and for girls and women all over! The ZOOMA race series welcomes both men and women to participate in race events - like volunteering! Visit their website for more info on the race.
When: Saturday, July 17th, 6:00am-11:00am
Where: Colorado Springs, CO - carpooling can be organized!
Volunteers Needed: 25
Boulder Creek Festival05.29.2010 and 05.31.2010
The Creek Fest always seems to signify the start of summer! With the creek lined with artists, music, food, cool organizations and lots of great people, it's no wonder it's a super popular event to be a part of! We often get a few enrollments out of this event; plus, it's a great way to spend outdoors amongst the community. This year, we are partnering with the Colorado Environmental Coalition - together, we'll represent being stewards of spending time out in the wilderness to educate, preserve, explore and discover! We're planning to have representation at the booth on Saturday and Monday. Celebrate the unofficial start of summer at the Creek Fest this year!
When: Saturday, May 29th 9:30-7:30pm and Monday, May 31 10:30am-7:30pm
Where: Downtown Boulder, exact location TBD
Volunteers needed: 12 total; 3 per shift for each day: Saturday 9:30am-2:30pm and 2:30-7:30pm and Monday 10:30am-3:30pm and 3:30-7:30pm
Get Outside! Family Adventure Kick-Off at REI Boulder05.22.2010Whether you like hiking, biking, volunteering, educational activities, family adventures, or stewardship, this super fun event with REI is a great way to get involved! REI is hosting this event for families in the community so folks can find out about great opportunities to fully experience the great outdoors. We'll have a table at the Boulder REI for a fun day of interactive activities where families can learn about our programs as well as volunteer opportunities!
When: Saturday, May 22nd, 10:30am-3:30pm
Where: REI Boulder
Volunteers needed: 6; 3 per shift: 10:30am-1:00pm and 1:00-3:30pm
LaRaza Youth Leadership Conference04.24.2010
The 19th annual La Raza Youth Leadership Conference provides an opportunity
for Latino youth to engage in activities and interact with positive role
models. The mission of La Raza Youth Leadership Institute is "To empower
Latino youth to achieve their educational and leadership potential and
instill the desire to give back to the community". We're excited to be a
part of this conference and help promote strong Latina women!
When: Saturday, April 24th 9am-roughly 1:30pm
Where: Auraria Campus in the P.E./Event Center
Volunteers needed: 4
Yellow Scene Magazine's Superkids Expo!4.17.2010
Get schooled! Spend a day of fun with your community members while learning about great education and camp options at the same time! There will be rock climbing, a petting zoo, live musical performances and lots more. This is a great opportunity for girls and parents to see what kinds of fun things there are to do this summer. We're excited to be a part of this event and hope you'll come out in support of Women's Wilderness and offering fun summer options to girls!
When: Saturday, April 17th 9:30-4:30
Where: Atlas Valley Shopping Center,95th and Arapahoe in Lafayette, CO
Volunteers needed: 6; two shifts with three folks each: 9:30-1pm, 1-4:30pm
Frank Shorter Race4Kids' Health4.11.2010
In its inaugural year, this race raises money to support Healthy Learning Paths' mission of exposing more children to their Be Well, Learn Well© school wellness and other community programs. This race alsohonors Olympic Gold Medalist Frank Shorter who is a strong advocate forchildren's health. What a great way to promote health, wellness and education in the community!
When: Sunday, April 11 8am-12pm
Where: Broomfield County Commons Park
Volunteers needed: 4
Banf Mountain Film Festival03.02.2010 and 03.03.2010
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour has hit the road! One of the favored events around Boulder in the spring time, BMFF's line up is sure to please. This year's tour features a collection of the most inspiring and thought-provoking action, environmental, and adventure mountain films. Traveling from remote landscapes and cultures to up close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the 2009/2010 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world.
Interested in supporting TWWI and seeing some great movies? We're excited to help support adventure and eco-smart play in the mountains. We're looking for 3 volunteers for each day of the Festival! For more info on the event, visit REI's website!
When: Tuesday March 2 and Wednesday March 3
Time: Plan to start set-up at 5:00pm, movies start at 7pm.
Volunteers Needed: 3 for each night
Winter Trails Day01.09.2010
Explore one of the nation's greatest National Parks by snowshoe! Winter Trails Day will be a fun filled day offering information about snowshoe excursions, free equipment trials, winter safety presentations, outdoor product demonstrations, and expert advice on the fitting and selection of snowshoes. The Women's Wilderness Institute will have a special booth that focuses on teaching tips and tricks to stay warm in the winter weather! Interested in volunteering for the day? We're looking for winter wonder women to spread TWWI cheer at our booth!
When: Saturday 01.09.2010, Echo Lake, 10am-3pm
Volunteers needed: 4, two per shift
Shifts: 10am-1pm, 1pm-3pm
Venus de Miles Bike Race
As one of only 12 supported all-women's rides in the U.S., Colorado's Venus de Miles is a unique experience. In it's second year, the Venus de Miles race is set for Sunday, August 30. Both tenured riders and new cyclists will be coming together to enjoy the day, encouraging women to have fun and not leave their femininity at home! You'll see tutus, tiaras, and an on-course mechanical support team featuring men in skirts and wigs. This year, riders can choose from three courses (35 miles, 50 miles, 65 miles)- all meandering through the beautiful Boulder foothills. An exciting feature of the race this year is The Venus de Miles "Dream Team" - 15 of Colorado's most well-known female cyclists and athletes who'll be inspiring the rest of the riders. Connie Carpenter (1984 Olympic Gold Medalist), Alison Dunlap (World Cross Country Mountain Bike Champion), Nicole DeBoom (founder of Skirt Sports) and Susie Wargin (9News Sports Anchor) are just a few of the amazing women you'll see!
The ride is presented by and directly supports Greenhouse Scholars, a non-profit organization that supports high-performing, under-resourced college students. The ride is open to women of all ages, offering a day of non-competitive fun in celebration of sisterhood and in support of amazing young students. Registration is now open at www.venusdemiles.com
Interested in volunteering for the event? There are many ways to help contribute to this fantastic event - race support, course marshalling, and even pre-event help! Send an email to Lauren Maynard, Event Coordinator for more information or to get registered as a volunteer!
Volunteer Fair at CU Boulder ~ September 10, 2009
Looking for ways to get involved in your community? Join TWWI at the annual Fall Volunteer Fair at University of Colorado's campus on Thursday, September 10th from 10:30-2pm. This outdoor volunteer fair is a great opportunity to meet motivated CU students who are interested in volunteer opportunities within the community! Come and hang out with us at our table and walk around and meet other great folks in the community. The Volunteer Fair will be held at the University Memorial Center fountain area.
Take a look at some of the cool events we've been a part of this year!
Gear and Cheer ~ April 23, 2009
Gear & Cheer is our annual spring fundraiser, featuring feature live and silent auctions, tastings of local beer, wine and food, and fantastic live music. This year's event took place on April 23rd at The Rembrandt Yard in Boulder, CO. This spirited, interactive event raises money to provide scholarships for our Girls' Wilderness Program and is a great forum to showcase your company, network with community influencers, and initiate strategic partnerships. Gear & Cheer is one of Boulder's most spirited parties and the crowd grows larger and more enthusiastic each year! Thank you for helping us make our lucky 7th annual Gear & Cheer a wonderful successful!
Boulder Creek Fest ~ May 23, 24, and 25 2009
For two decades, this has been a "quintessential Boulder tradition" and we fully represented TWWI creekside! Kicking off a fun summer of activity around Boulder, The Creek Fest is a great way to chat it up with the "Fest" go-ers about our girls and women's programs and the great fun we have out in the wilderness. For three days, TWWI volunteers get to experience fun folks, great music and a taste of what summer will bring in Colorado!
Golden Gate Dirty Thirty Trail Race ~ June 6, 2009
Megan Baker, one of TWWI's fantastic long-time volunteers, used her talents and passion to create this trail running race to support strong girls and strong women! The First Annual Golden Gate Dirty Thirty trail race took place in Golden Gate Canyon State Park; a 50K, 12 M, and 7M trail race with 90 - 95 % single track trails offered spectacular views of the Continental Divide. All proceeds from the race went towards scholarships for Gilpin County, CO girls to attend one of our Girls' Wilderness Programs! Volunteer duties varied from helping with check-in, aid stations, post race meal team and more! Check out Megan's website for more information about a race we're super excited to be a part of and support.
National Get Outdoors Day ~ June 13, 2009
National Get Outdoors Day is a new annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun. The Women's Widerness Institute is happy to be a part of this initiative to help families experience all types of outdoor activities! Held in Denver's City Park, this past summer volunteers helped us spread the word about our great programming for Girls and Women!
Triple By-Pass ~ July 11, 2009
We had a fantastic turnout this past July as 26 volunteers came out for the excitement of one of the most difficult rides in the Nation! They call it the Triple Bypass because if you are not in good enough shape for this race, you will have to have one!! A Colorado mainstay, this bike race travels 120 miles from Evergreen to Avon over Squaw (11,140 ft.), Loveland (11,990 ft.), Swan Mountain and Vail (10,560 ft.) passes, with over 10,000 ft. of lung-busting gain in elevation! Our fantastic volunteers provided snacks, drinks and smiles for the riders. This is a great fundraising event for TWWI - and the help we received is MUCH APPRECIATED!
Yoga Rocks Mountain Festival ~ August 22-23, 2009
Celebrating the power of yoga, music, art and fun, the Yoga Mountain Rocks Festival rocked it's second year! This weekend long festival brought together yoga lovers, music lovers, art lovers and lovers of fun! The weekend included live music from the yoga community's top musical acts, more than a dozen sustainable lifestyle vendors and artists, a drum circle, meditation, chanting, tasty vegetarian food and of course, plenty of heart shifting yoga.
Ready to share TWWI joy around town and in your life? Fill out our Volunteer Application and email it to our Volunteer Coordinator, Lori Mathews or fax it to 303.938.5071. Have questions? Give us a call 303.938.9191