Needs From: ChaffeeVOLUNTEERS

Want to make a meaningful and measurable impact in the Chaffee County
Community?
Consider volunteering as Site Coordinator for the Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance Program (VITA). VITA is a 55 year old program sponsored by the IRS
that uses trained volunteers to prepare tax returns for free to community
residents who income qualify for the program.

This past year they prepared 243 tax returns for our neighbors: seniors, teachers,
care givers, raft guides and others. You do not need to be an accountant to be the Site Coordinator. You just need to be well organized and like working with people. The annual timeline is primarily January through April. The current Site Coordinator will train you.

Interested in leading a program that truly puts money back into the community? Contact Kate Shea at kmoirashea@msn.com to find out more about this unique opportunity. 

The Consultation Corps is a volunteer-driven initiative designed to strengthen nonprofit capacity across Chaffee County. The program connects skilled community members with local nonprofits seeking targeted, project-based support - focused on practical help, thoughtful partnerships, and real deliverables that move organizations forward.

Program Overview:

-Volunteer consultants donate 5–10 hours of their time to support nonprofits with clearly defined projects.

-Areas of support may include: Operational planning, Financial strategy, Strategic planning, Fund development, Board development, Communications, Program design or Evaluation.

-Consultants work collaboratively with nonprofits to complete specific deliverables, offering hands-on support rather than general advice. 

CCCF manages the program as a matchmaking model, pairing volunteers and nonprofits based on needs, expertise, communication style, and availability.

Step 1: Complete the volunteer registration form and indicate your areas of expertise, interests, and availability.

Step 2: CCCF staff will contact you within 10 business days to schedule a short interview and discuss potential matches.

Step 3: Once approved, you will join the Consultation Corps and be contacted when a project aligns with your skills and availability.

Step 4: Complete a consulting assignment of 5–10 hours, focused on agreed-upon deliverables for the nonprofit.

The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) currently has one board seat open.

We are searching for caring, thoughtful, and dedicated individuals who care about making Chaffee County a better place. A successful candidate will bring their life experience, expertise, and networks to their board service and will act not only as a fiduciary, but as an ambassador, for CCCF.

Board service, depending on committee appointments, typically requires between 3 and 5 hours of time each month between meetings and preparation.

Our Board Member agreement and prior meeting minutes can be found here and would be required prior to finalizing your candidacy.