Mercy Housing Colorado Volunteer Week
May 2 — 6, 2022
MIX IT UP, IT’S SMOOTHIE TIME!
Breakfast is often coined the most important meal of the day. So, let’s fire up the blenders and start off the day with a healthy, cool smoothie! You will spend the morning mixing up fruity treats for residents while sharing in their warm company.
Monday, May 2
Clare of Assisi: 2451 W. 82nd Place, Westminster 80031
When: 9 – 10:30 am
Volunteers Needed: 3-4 People FULL
Tuesday, May 3
Villa Maria: 2461 W. 82nd Place, Westminster 80031
When: 9 – 10:30 am
Volunteers Needed: 4 People FULL
RISE AND SHINE BREAKFAST!
It is time to rise AND shine for breakfast! For many Mercy Housing residents, having a nourishing breakfast is too often a forgotten luxury. Let’s jumpstart the morning by serving up a healthy breakfast to the residents at either Aromor or Franconia Apartments!
Monday, May 2
Aromor Apartments: 1309 Grant St., Denver 80203
When: 9 – 10:30 am
Volunteers Needed: 5 people FULL
Friday, May 6
Franconia Apartments: 930 N. Downing Street, Denver 80218
When: 9 – 10:30 am
Volunteers Needed: 5 people FULL
FOOD PANTRY CLEAN UP!
Food pantry services were a critical resource for many Mercy Housing residents during the pandemic. Now the pantry needs a little TLC of its own to get back in tiptop shape. Spend your time deep cleaning and organizing the Bluff Lake or Aromor food pantry, give the floor a fresh coat of paint, assemble storage shelves, and organize pantry items!
Monday, May 2
Bluff Lake Apartments: 10425 E. 31st Avenue, Denver 80238
When: 1 – 3:00 pm
Volunteers Needed: 2 people
Thursday, May 5
Aromor Apartments: 1309 Grant St., Denver 80203
When: 1 – 3:30 pm
Volunteers Needed: 5 people FULL
GET YOUR TECH ON!
It’s tech time! Last year showed us all the importance of technology and for many seniors, this has been a barrier to staying connected with loved ones both near and far. Help residents get set-up with the basics to keep them engaged with their friends, family, and their community. Sit one-on-one to set-up email accounts, video calls, and online shopping tools.
Monday, May 2
Franconia: 930 N. Downing Street, Denver 80218
When: 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Volunteers Needed: 3 people FULL
Tuesday, May 3
Francis Heights: 2626 Osceola Street, Denver 80212
When: 9:30 – 11:00 am
Volunteers Needed: 3 people FEW SPOTS LEFT!
PLANTING UP SOME FLAVOR AND FUN!
If you love getting your hands dirty, you’ll love playing in the dirt with young residents at Decatur Place. Begin by setting up supplies and then ring in Spring by planting herbs in our hydroponic planters. Residents can enjoy these flavorful herbs all summer long! Leave no trace by helping clean the space for future fun!
Monday, May 2
Decatur Place: 1155 Decatur Street, Denver 80204
When: 5 – 6:30 pm
Volunteers Needed: 4-6 people
CREATING A NEW SPACE!
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to flex your muscles. Clare Gardens needs help organizing and refreshing their Kids Café. Volunteers will help sort through supplies, equipment, and food pantry items to free up much needed space. It’s a big project so bring your friends for an afternoon of community engagement and impact!
Tuesday, May 3
Clare Gardens: 2626 Osceola Street, Denver 80212
When: 1 – 4:00 pm
Volunteers Needed: 4-10 people (This is a great group project!)
FIELD DAY FUN!
There is nothing more exciting than an old-school game of kickball. So, dust off those sneakers for an afternoon full of energy and lots of excitement with the kids of Grace Apartments Out-Of-School Time program. Afterwards, catch your breath with refreshments of your choice and help the kids get crafty with a fun art project or two!
Tuesday, May 3
Grace Apartments: 8888 E. 13th Ave., Denver 80220
When: 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Volunteers Needed: 2-12 people (Great for large groups!)
KIDS CRAZY CRAFT CREATIONS!
Come to Bluff Lake or Parkside and get ready for some kid’s crazy craft creations! Help set-up supplies and then get your creative juices flowing while you engage with young Mercy Housing residents. We can’t promise you’ll discover a hidden talent, but you are guaranteed to share some laughs and brighten someone’s day!
Tuesday, May 3
Bluff Lake: 10425 E. 31st Avenue, Denver 80238
When: 4 – 6 pm
Volunteers Needed: 2-5 people
Thursday, May 5
Parkside: 7780 E. 23rd Avenue, Denver 80238
When: 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Volunteers Needed: 3-5 people FULL
TICK TOCK, TIME TO MAKE A CLOCK!
What time is it? You’ll never have to ask again after you try your hand at crafting a homemade clock! Help Mercy Housing seniors create a one-of-a-kind book clock they can display in their home and use every day. As you build, enjoy the company of residents’, and share some fun conversations!
Wednesday, May 4
Villa Maria: 2461 W. 82nd Place, Westminster 80031
When: 10 – 11:30 am
Volunteers Needed: 4 people FULL
Clare of Assisi Homes: 2451 West 82nd Place, Westminster 80031
When: 1 – 2:30 pm
Volunteers Needed: 4 people FULL
CALLING B-12…BINGO!
Everyone loves a little company and the residents in our senior communities are no different. Bring some yummy refreshments to share with residents and get ready for a fun game of BINGO. You will lead several rounds of BINGO and spend time visiting with the seniors that call Mercy Housing home.
Wednesday, May 4
Francis Heights: 2626 Osceola St., Denver 80212
When: 2 – 3:30 pm
Volunteers Needed: 2-4 people FEW SPOTS LEFT!
Friday, May 6
Clare of Assisi Homes: 2451 West 82nd Place, Westminster 80031
When: 1 – 2 pm
Volunteers Needed: 2 people FULL
Friday, May 6
Villa Maria: 2461 W. 82nd Place, Westminster 80031
When: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Volunteers Needed: 2 people FULL
MAKE THAT GARDEN GROW!
There are 57 plots in the garden at Grace and each plot belongs to an individual family. There are many different nationalities represented in the garden including Burmese, Bhutanese, Ethiopian, Somali and Sierra Leone. No two plots are the same and families will typically grow vegetables that are used in their culture’s cuisine. Volunteers are needed to ready the garden for the season so everything from weeding, trash pickup, and clearing out compost piles will be tackled.
Thursday, May 5
Grace Apartments: 8888 East 13th Avenue, Denver 80220
When: 9 am – 12 pm
Volunteers Needed: 5-10 people (This is a great group project!)
PLAYGROUND PALOOZA!
Spring is in the air! The kids at Decatur Place are ready to enjoy the warmer temperatures and their bodies movin’ at the onsite playground. Before they can, let’s give that playground some much needed TLC! Roll up your sleeves and throw down some mulch! With your help sprucing up the area, young kids will have a safe place to play!
Thursday, May 5
Decatur Place: 1155 Decatur Street, Denver 80204
When: 10 am – 12:30 pm
Volunteers Needed: 4-6 people FULL
