Volunteer Opportunities
Assisting individuals and families to survive and to exit homelessness, one house at a time. |
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CCO Volunteer Team welcomes individuals (ages 18+) with a passion to serve people struggling to survive and to exit homelessness!
Help us to plan and to implement projects to benefit the people we serve in Durango, La Plata County, Colorado.
Our PURPOSES according to CCO's Bylaws, Article II.2.01 are as follows:
Community Compassion Outreach exists to assist individuals and families to survive and to exit homelessness, including people of poverty. CCO may provide our constituencies with the following charitable and information activities:
A. Education
B. Donating new or used items
C. Find employment
D. Provide relief of the poor and distressed
E. Send out ambassadors
F. Foster positive justice
G. Coordinate activities with organizations that mutually share in our interests.
Various projects to accomplish each activities require tracking and implementation. Training will be given to new volunteers. We are meeting a number of new volunteers and interested parties on January 19, 2019.
If you are interested in joining CCO Volunteer Team, please email ‘Donna Mae’ at ExecDirector@CCOHome.org.
Volunteer Professionals Advocacy Service
Collaboration with Manna Soup Kitchen and the healthcare communities, retired mental health professionals have been building relationships with the homeless during Manna’s mealtimes. Attorneys, nurses, social workers, paralegals, medical professionals are welcome to offer service to our clients.
Manna has offered rooms for professionals to meet with clients, and training has been made available to staff and CCO’s volunteers & advocates who mutually serve the homeless & economically disadvantaged individuals and families.
Professionals are helping individuals connect to vital health coverage, and mental health care. When an attorney is needed, we call on attorneys for pro bono work to help individuals with legal matters.
The Volunteer Professionals Advocacy Service fills the gap when people experiencing homelessness cannot access medical or mental healthcare and legal advice. This is a pilot program in development.
Retired medical doctors and nurses are needed to offer assessments and referrals to improve the health of our clients. If you’re retired or would like to offer your services FREE of Charge, please remember CCO’s VPAS program when you want to donate your talent and skills for improved health of the homeless & poverty population in La Plata County. — Thank you!
Manna has offered rooms for professionals to meet with clients, and training has been made available to staff and CCO’s volunteers & advocates who mutually serve the homeless & economically disadvantaged individuals and families.
Professionals are helping individuals connect to vital health coverage, and mental health care. When an attorney is needed, we call on attorneys for pro bono work to help individuals with legal matters.
The Volunteer Professionals Advocacy Service fills the gap when people experiencing homelessness cannot access medical or mental healthcare and legal advice. This is a pilot program in development.
Retired medical doctors and nurses are needed to offer assessments and referrals to improve the health of our clients. If you’re retired or would like to offer your services FREE of Charge, please remember CCO’s VPAS program when you want to donate your talent and skills for improved health of the homeless & poverty population in La Plata County. — Thank you!
Coffee & Conversations with the Homeless
Volunteers are welcome to join us at Schneider Skate Park entrance on Roos, north of 9th Street.
When? Saturdays rain, snow or shine (dress warm; canopy welcomed)
Time? 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
You may bring hot homemade foods (casseroles, soups, baked breads, hot beverages, sandwiches, snacks, etc.). We will have plates, cups, utensils and serving spoons/spatulas. Plastic ware is recommended.
When? Saturdays rain, snow or shine (dress warm; canopy welcomed)
Time? 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
You may bring hot homemade foods (casseroles, soups, baked breads, hot beverages, sandwiches, snacks, etc.). We will have plates, cups, utensils and serving spoons/spatulas. Plastic ware is recommended.
School Volunteer Program
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Your donation is tax deductible under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 170(b) (1) (A) (vi). Tax I.D. 82-5001338.
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Young people are activists for just about any good work that keeps them busy and interested in community service. We are reaching out to schools in the Southwest Colorado region of Bayfield, Ignacio and Durango for students to work as advocates for seniors and families who are unhoused in La Plata County. We will forward to educators a Letter of Introduction to CCO's School Volunteer Program.
Volunteer Advocate Educator: Deb Nielsen (Leave voicemail at 970-236-2313)
Contact: Rene Nash or E-mail Admin@CCOHome.org for details.
Volunteer Advocate Educator: Deb Nielsen (Leave voicemail at 970-236-2313)
Contact: Rene Nash or E-mail Admin@CCOHome.org for details.
Critical Supply Bank
Your donation is tax deductible under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 170(b) (1) (A) (vi). Tax I.D. 82-5001338.
Debbie Kjonaas, Program Leader / Volunteer
Debbie joined us early 2019 to expand the Critical Supply Bank Program.
Starting January 2017, monetary donations have made it possible for CCO to purchase new camping gear & clothing. We accept new and used sleeping bags, tents, tarps, sleep mats, and winter clothing.
Items are distributed to the Homeless at Durango Soup Kitchen and/or are delivered to individuals who request them. During Coffee & Conversations, items are available for anyone dropping by with a need.
Volunteers are always needed to collect goods. Click Contact at the top main menu of this page.
Thank you for your generous Donations!
Make checks payable to:
Community Compassion Outreach
Attention: Critical Supply Bank
361 S. Camino del Rio, #225, Durango, CO 81303
Debbie joined us early 2019 to expand the Critical Supply Bank Program.
Starting January 2017, monetary donations have made it possible for CCO to purchase new camping gear & clothing. We accept new and used sleeping bags, tents, tarps, sleep mats, and winter clothing.
Items are distributed to the Homeless at Durango Soup Kitchen and/or are delivered to individuals who request them. During Coffee & Conversations, items are available for anyone dropping by with a need.
Volunteers are always needed to collect goods. Click Contact at the top main menu of this page.
Thank you for your generous Donations!
Make checks payable to:
Community Compassion Outreach
Attention: Critical Supply Bank
361 S. Camino del Rio, #225, Durango, CO 81303
Emergency Winter and Day Warming Shelter
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You can help plan and strategize a shelter to serve winter emergency and day warming facility. We need a volunteer who can meet with business leaders to help raise the capital to fund lease of a building where people can set up their sleeping bags during Winter 2019 (January through May). Day warming shelter in the same facility will offer used chairs, tables and sofas with large television for entertainment.
Please contact us here to volunteer a few hours weekly to coordinate and work with faith base groups and businesses so we can establish a place for people to come in from the cold. Experience with fundraising is a must! Funds are needed to hire a qualified staff with social work education and experience. |
Your donation is tax deductible under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 170(b) (1) (A) (vi). Tax I.D. 82-5001338.
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Download Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.
CCO became a nonprofit on March 29, 2018. The IRS determination letter dated August 2018 recognizes Community Compassion Outreach (CCO) as a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Organization Chart
Form 990 2108
NOTE: CCO started as a church program in January 2017 and has evolved into a more effective organization since our nonprofit status was determined.)
To obtain additional information, please contact us here.
CCO became a nonprofit on March 29, 2018. The IRS determination letter dated August 2018 recognizes Community Compassion Outreach (CCO) as a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Organization Chart
Form 990 2108
NOTE: CCO started as a church program in January 2017 and has evolved into a more effective organization since our nonprofit status was determined.)
To obtain additional information, please contact us here.
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