Help a neighbor feel safe at home.
Our volunteers work side by side with IO organizers in clients' homes, or help behind the scenes with events, supplies and outreach.
No organizing experience needed.
Just patience, kindness and a willingness to help.
We review each application individually. Opportunities depend on our current needs.
Find the role that fits you.
Choose one, or mix and match as your time allows.
Organize with our team
- Sort and set up simple systems
- Bring warmth and encouragement
- Backed by our team every step
Make the work possible
- Shop for or prep client supplies
- Help at fundraisers and events
- Help spread the word
Help shape our future
- Contribute strategic guidance
- Hands-on support to assist our growth
- Monthly meeting, 1st Wednesday, 4:00 to 5:30 pm
MSW students: we'd love to offer internships in the future. We don't have a formal program yet, but our LCSW would be glad to talk about what might be possible. Let's connect →
What to expect as an in-home volunteer
You'll work alongside one of our lead organizers to help a neighbor make their home work better for them. You don't need professional organizing experience. Patience, respect, and a nonjudgmental attitude go a long way.
A good fit for you and the clientBefore your first visit, we'll check in about the types of sessions and situations that feel comfortable to you. Our lead organizers guide every visit, so you'll never be on your own with a client.
What a typical visit looks like
- 1
Get prepared
Your lead organizer will share important details before the visit so you know what to expect.
- 2
Work together
Help the client sort belongings, organize a space, or create practical systems that work for their needs.
- 3
Encourage progress
Support the client's goals and pace without judgment or pressure to part with belongings.
Privacy matters. Everything you see and hear in a client's home stays private. We'll cover this during onboarding.
Why Mimi volunteers.
“When we help each other, it just helps life get easier for all of us.”
Training to get started.
Each role has its own path. Pick one to see what's involved.
Four steps to your first organizing session.
Because you'll work with clients, we follow Colorado Medicaid safety and privacy standards. Plan on about 5½ hours total, spread over a week or two.
- 1Become a volunteer Fill out the application with your availability, interests and comfort level. We'll follow up to schedule a short call.
- 2Screening In-home volunteers complete a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check. Everyone is checked against the federal OIG and SAM.gov exclusion lists before starting and monthly after that.
- 3Two free online trainings Colorado mandatory reporter trainings, done on your own schedule. Save your certificate or quiz results and send them to us.
- Mandatory Reporter: Children (about 2 hours) →
- Mandatory Reporter: Elder and At-Risk Adults (about 1 hour) →
- 4Onboarding with our team A friendly session covering client privacy (HIPAA), safety, boundaries, respectful communication and how we work. Afterward you'll sign a few short agreements electronically.
A shorter path, with no client contact.
You'll skip the background check and online trainings.
- 1Apply online We'll follow up to schedule a short call.
- 2Exclusion check We check the federal OIG and SAM.gov lists.
- 3Confidentiality agreementA short agreement you sign electronically.
- 4Brief orientationA quick welcome to how we work.
Our board member path.
Board service is a leadership role, about 4 hours a month with a 2‑year commitment.
- 1Share your interestFill out an interest form below. We'll reach out to set up next steps.
- 2Share your resume
- 3Interview with an IO team member
- 4Screening Federal OIG and SAM.gov exclusion check.
- 5Board discussion and nomination vote
- 6Onboarding
Let's talk it through.
Interested but want to learn more first? One of our team members would be happy to connect with you to talk about your interests and where you might fit in.
Let's connect
How would you like to help?
We review each application individually. Opportunities depend on our current needs.
Rather chat? CALL OR TEXT 719-445-9898
Share your interest.
Fill out this short form and we'll reach out within a week to set up a short phone call. We've started your message for you, so just add your details. You're welcome to mention your background or include a LinkedIn link.
Prefer email? Write to [email protected].
Thank you for applying!
We received your application and will reach out within a week to talk about next steps. Questions in the meantime? Call or text 719-445-9898.
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Good to know
In-home volunteers need a CBI background check.
To run the Colorado Bureau of Investigation check, you'll need to share your:
- Full legal name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
You won't enter these on this application. We'll do this in-person with you securely.