Opportunities From: Hilltop Community Resources

Purpose of Position: If you enjoy organization, details, and knowing your behind-the-scenes work truly matters, this role is a great fit. As a Development Administrative Volunteer, you’ll help keep Hilltop’s fundraising and outreach efforts running smoothly by preparing donor materials, organizing supplies, assisting with mailings, and supporting gratitude and record-keeping tasks. From assembling packets and scanning archives to helping prepare thank-you letters and sponsorship acknowledgements, your careful work ensures supporters feel valued and the Development team stays on track. This is a steady, purposeful opportunity ideal for someone who takes pride in organization and wants to make a meaningful impact in a calm, supportive environment.

Basic Requirements • Completion of volunteer application and interview.

• Successful completion of appropriate screenings Hilltop Non-Residential criminal background check without CAPS or MVR, Trails Child Abuse Registry Screening, and Fingerprinting through Colorado Fingerprinting

• Completes program orientation and position specific training. (Approximately 2 hours)

• Must wear name badge

• Dependable and responsible.

• Maintain participant and donor confidentiality

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Good listening and communication skills.

• Completes and submits volunteer hours monthly.

• Abide by all Hilltop policies/procedures and Code of Conduct.

Performance Responsibility:

• Assemble packets, mailings, and donor materials

• Stuff envelopes, apply labels, and prepare bulk mail

• Print, copy, and prepare Development materials

• Organize supplies for outreach and events

• File paper records and maintain tidy donor and stewardship materials

• Assist with calendar planning and internal checklists as assigned

• Help prepare thank-you letters and sponsorship acknowledgements • Digitize Development archives (scanning, labeling, organizing, etc.)

Purpose of Position: If you love words, storytelling, and helping people feel connected to a cause, this role is a wonderful fit. As a Development Communications & Research Support Volunteer, you’ll help shape warm, clear, and community-centered messages that show donors how their support makes a difference. From drafting thank-you notes and donor emails to polishing invitations, creating impact language, and contributing social media captions, your writing will help bring Hilltop’s mission to life. This creative, flexible opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys thoughtful communication, collaborative work, and using their voice to strengthen meaningful relationships.

Basic Requirements

• Completion of volunteer application and interview.

• Successful completion of appropriate screenings Hilltop Non-Residential criminal background check without CAPS or MVR, Trails Child Abuse Registry Screening, and Fingerprinting through Colorado Fingerprinting

• Completes program orientation and position specific training. (Approximately 2 hours)

• Must wear name badge

• Dependable and responsible.

• Maintain participant and donor confidentiality

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Good listening and communication skills.

• Completes and submits volunteer hours monthly.

• Abide by all Hilltop policies/procedures and Code of Conduct.

Performance Responsibility:

•Draft short thank-you messages, donor emails, and newsletter blurbs

• Proofread and polish letters, invitations, and sponsorship materials

• Help rewrite content so it sounds more connected, community-centered, and consistent

• Create short donor-facing “impact language” for campaigns and events

• Draft social media captions for Development events or donor gratitude posts

• Help gather communication elements (quotes, highlights, mini spotlights, mission moments)

Purpose of Position: Love working with data and making systems run better? As a Development Data Support Volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in keeping Hilltop’s donor records accurate, organized, and ready for meaningful outreach. This role supports the heart of our fundraising efforts by entering and updating donor information, cleaning up records, preparing mailing lists, and assisting with basic reports and data reviews. Your attention to detail helps ensure every gift is properly recorded; every supporter is acknowledged, and every communication reaches the right person. It’s a focused, impactful opportunity ideal for someone who enjoys working with systems, values precision, and wants to support mission-driven work from behind the scenes.

Basic Requirements

• Completion of volunteer application and interview.

• Successful completion of appropriate screenings Hilltop Non-Residential criminal background check without CAPS or MVR, Trails Child Abuse Registry Screening, and Fingerprinting through Colorado Fingerprinting

• Completes program orientation and position specific training. (Approximately 2 hours)

• Must wear name badge

• Dependable and responsible.

• Maintain participant and donor confidentiality

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Good listening and communication skills.

• Completes and submits volunteer hours monthly.

• Abide by all Hilltop policies/procedures and Code of Conduct.

Performance Responsibility:

• Enter new donations, pledges, and soft credits (as assigned)

• Update donors contact information (emails, addresses, phone numbers)

• Merge duplicate records and flag data issues for review

• Upload or organize supporting documents (letters, forms, contact notes)

• Help run basic reports (gift lists, event attendance, mailing lists)

• Assist with preparing donor mailing lists and segmentation for outreach

• Check returned mail updates and help correct records

• Help with HCTC submissions • Cross-referencing incoming data from integrations (Classy Platform)

Purpose of Position: The Development Outreach Volunteer (Community + Donor Engagement) Helps strengthen Hilltop’s circle of support by building meaningful connections with donors, businesses, and community partners. In this role, you’ll support gratitude and outreach efforts through thank-you calls, notes, event preparation and follow-up, and community engagement activities. Whether assisting with sponsorship outreach, delivering materials, or helping behind the scenes
at special events, your work will directly support Hilltop’s mission. This flexible, people-focused opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys relationship-building and making others feel valued while contributing to a cause that matters.

Basic Requirements

• Completion of volunteer application and interview.

• Successful completion of appropriate screenings Hilltop Non-Residential criminal background check without CAPS or MVR, Trails Child Abuse Registry Screening, and Fingerprinting through Colorado Fingerprinting

• Completes program orientation and position specific training. (Approximately 2 hours)

• Must wear name badge

• Dependable and responsible.

• Maintain participant and donor confidentiality

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Good listening and communication skills.

• Completes and submits volunteer hours monthly.

• Abide by all Hilltop policies/procedures and Code of Conduct.

Performance Responsibility:

• Make thank-you calls to donors and community supporters

• Support donor stewardship touches (birthday cards, holiday notes, milestone outreach)

• Assist with outreach to businesses for sponsorships, auction items, or event support, etc

• Deliver and/or pick up materials to/from community partners (flyers, invitations, gifts, banners, etc.)

• Support special event outreach and preparation

• Assist with pre- and post-event follow-up (confirming attendance, “thank you for coming” outreach, outstanding balances)

• Help distribute and collect event surveys • Research business/contact info for potential sponsors and community partners

As a volunteer, you will operate under the guidance of the Environmental Services team in collaboration with the Volunteer Services Department. Your commitment to maintaining cleanliness and your willingness to undertake tasks such as folding laundry, sanitizing high-touch surfaces, collecting and disposing of trash, as well as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming, supports Hilltop's mission to serve our participants and residents effectively.

Basic Requirements:

Performance Responsibility:

Hilltop volunteers are required to undergo background checks, fulfill medical requirements and attend volunteer services and program orientation sessions.

As a volunteer, you will operate under the guidance of the Environmental Services team in collaboration with the Volunteer Services Department. Your commitment to maintaining cleanliness and your willingness to undertake tasks such as folding laundry, sanitizing high-touch surfaces, collecting and disposing of trash, as well as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming, supports Hilltop's mission to serve our participants and residents effectively.

Basic Requirements:

Performance Responsibility:

Hilltop volunteers are required to undergo background checks, fulfill medical requirements and attend volunteer services and program orientation sessions.

As a volunteer, you will operate under the guidance of the Environmental Services team in collaboration with the Volunteer Services Department. Your commitment to maintaining cleanliness and your willingness to undertake tasks such as folding laundry, sanitizing high-touch surfaces, collecting and disposing of trash, as well as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming, supports Hilltop's mission to serve our participants and residents effectively.

Basic Requirements:

Performance Responsibility:

Hilltop volunteers are required to undergo background checks, fulfill medical requirements and attend volunteer services and program orientation sessions.

As a volunteer, you will operate under the guidance of the Environmental Services team in collaboration with the Volunteer Services Department. Your commitment to maintaining cleanliness and your willingness to undertake tasks such as folding laundry, sanitizing high-touch surfaces, collecting and disposing of trash, as well as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming, supports Hilltop's mission to serve our participants and residents effectively.

Basic Requirements:

Performance Responsibility:

Hilltop volunteers are required to undergo background checks, fulfill medical requirements and attend volunteer services and program orientation sessions.

As a volunteer, you will operate under the guidance of the Environmental Services team in collaboration with the Volunteer Services Department. Your commitment to maintaining cleanliness and your willingness to undertake tasks such as folding laundry, sanitizing high-touch surfaces, collecting and disposing of trash, as well as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming, supports Hilltop's mission to serve our participants and residents effectively.

Basic Requirements:

Performance Responsibility:

Hilltop volunteers are required to undergo background checks, fulfill medical requirements and attend volunteer services and program orientation sessions.

As a volunteer, you will operate under the guidance of the Environmental Services team in collaboration with the Volunteer Services Department. Your commitment to maintaining cleanliness and your willingness to undertake tasks such as folding laundry, sanitizing high-touch surfaces, collecting and disposing of trash, as well as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming, supports Hilltop's mission to serve our participants and residents effectively.

Basic Requirements:

Performance Responsibility:

Hilltop volunteers are required to undergo background checks, fulfill medical requirements and attend volunteer services and program orientation sessions.

As a volunteer, you will operate under the guidance of the Environmental Services team in collaboration with the Volunteer Services Department. Your commitment to maintaining cleanliness and your willingness to undertake tasks such as folding laundry, sanitizing high-touch surfaces, collecting and disposing of trash, as well as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming, supports Hilltop's mission to serve our participants and residents effectively.

Basic Requirements:

Performance Responsibility:

Hilltop volunteers are required to undergo background checks, fulfill medical requirements and attend volunteer services and program orientation sessions.

As a volunteer, you will operate under the guidance of the Environmental Services team in collaboration with the Volunteer Services Department. Your commitment to maintaining cleanliness and your willingness to undertake tasks such as folding laundry, sanitizing high-touch surfaces, collecting and disposing of trash, as well as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming, supports Hilltop's mission to serve our participants and residents effectively.

Basic Requirements:

Performance Responsibility:

Hilltop volunteers are required to undergo background checks, fulfill medical requirements and attend volunteer services and program orientation sessions.

As a volunteer, you will operate under the guidance of the Environmental Services team in collaboration with the Volunteer Services Department. Your commitment to maintaining cleanliness and your willingness to undertake tasks such as folding laundry, sanitizing high-touch surfaces, collecting and disposing of trash, as well as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming, supports Hilltop's mission to serve our participants and residents effectively.

Basic Requirements:

Performance Responsibility:

Hilltop volunteers are required to undergo background checks, fulfill medical requirements and attend volunteer services and program orientation sessions.

As a volunteer, you will operate under the guidance of the Environmental Services team in collaboration with the Volunteer Services Department. Your commitment to maintaining cleanliness and your willingness to undertake tasks such as folding laundry, sanitizing high-touch surfaces, collecting and disposing of trash, as well as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming, supports Hilltop's mission to serve our participants and residents effectively.

Basic Requirements:

Performance Responsibility:

Hilltop volunteers are required to undergo background checks, fulfill medical requirements and attend volunteer services and program orientation sessions.

As a volunteer, you will operate under the guidance of the Environmental Services team in collaboration with the Volunteer Services Department. Your commitment to maintaining cleanliness and your willingness to undertake tasks such as folding laundry, sanitizing high-touch surfaces, collecting and disposing of trash, as well as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming, supports Hilltop's mission to serve our participants and residents effectively.

Basic Requirements:

Performance Responsibility:

Hilltop volunteers are required to undergo background checks, fulfill medical requirements and attend volunteer services and program orientation sessions.

In this volunteer role, you will work under the supervision of the Landscape Supervisor and in partnership with the Volunteer Services Department. The role assists our property services team with various tasks, including landscaping, snow removal, and trash collection. Your thorough attention to detail and commitment to preserving the safety and aesthetics of Hilltop's grounds are invaluable to our staff, residents, and guests.

Basic Requirements:

Performance Responsibility:

Hilltop volunteers are required to undergo background checks, fulfill medical requirements and attend volunteer services and program orientation sessions.

In this volunteer role, you will work under the supervision of the Maintenance Coordinator and in partnership with the Volunteer Services Department. The role assists our property services team with various basic facility maintenance tasks (i.e. patch & paint, drywall repair, etc.) moving furniture and organizing tools. Your thorough attention to detail and commitment to preserving the safety, aesthetics, and maintenance of Hilltop facilities are invaluable to our staff, residents, and guests.

Basic Requirements:

Performance Responsibility:

Hilltop volunteers are required to undergo background checks, fulfill medical requirements and attend volunteer services and program orientation sessions.

Purpose of Position: Love the buzz of a great event but prefer the calm, creative work that happens before and after the spotlight? As a Special Events Prep/Post Crew Volunteer, you’ll help bring Hilltop events to life by organizing materials, preparing décor, assembling packets, and making sure every detail is ready for a smooth event day. From creating place cards and sorting supplies to inventorying auction items and helping wrap things up afterward, your behind-the-scenes support is essential to a polished, welcoming experience for guests. This hands-on, flexible role is perfect for someone who enjoys organization, light creativity, teamwork, and knowing their efforts to make the event feel seamless and special.

Basic Requirements

• Completion of volunteer application and interview.

• Successful completion of appropriate screenings Hilltop Non-Residential criminal background check without CAPS or MVR, Trails Child Abuse Registry Screening, and Fingerprinting through Colorado Fingerprinting

• Completes program orientation and position specific training. (Approximately 2 hours)

• Must wear name badge

• Dependable and responsible.

• Maintain participant and donor confidentiality

• Must be at least 18 years old or 14 with parent supervision

• Good listening and communication skills.

• Completes and submits volunteer hours monthly.

• Abide by all Hilltop policies/procedures and Code of Conduct.

Performance Responsibility:

Volunteers may be assigned to one or more of the following support teams based on availability, comfort level, and event needs:

• Event Set-up (20+): Assist with setting up for the event. (Possible tasks include setting up chairs and tables, decorating, placing signage, etc.)

• Check-In & Check-Out Crew (5): Guest list support, name tags, directions, distributing programs and bidder numbers, collecting attendee information

• Guest Greeters/Dictional Coordinators (5): Welcome guests and guide them to seats, tables, and event areas

• Vendor Liaison Team Support vendor coordination, communication, and basic needs throughout the event

• Program Support Team (2) Help support program flow and timing, speaker coordination, and behind-the-scenes assistance

• Dessert Crew (2) Set up, serve, restock, and clean up dessert station

• Event Parking Crew (3) Help direct guest parking and support smooth arrivals and departures

• Event Breakdown & Clean-Up Crew (20+) Assist with event breakdown, clean-up, packing supplies, and resetting the space at the end

Purpose of Position: Love the buzz of a great event but prefer the calm, creative work that happens before and after the spotlight? As a Special Events Prep/Post Crew Volunteer, you’ll help bring Hilltop events to life by organizing materials, preparing décor, assembling packets, and making sure every detail is ready for a smooth event day. From creating place cards and sorting supplies to inventorying auction items and helping wrap things up afterward, your behind-the-scenes support is essential to a polished, welcoming experience for guests. This hands-on, flexible role is perfect for someone who enjoys organization, light creativity, teamwork, and knowing their efforts to make the event feel seamless and special.

Upcoming Special Events

Hilltop Desert Bloom Bash - August 29, 2026 
The Hilltop Desert Bloom Bash is an annual fundraising event that brings together community members, partners, and supporters. Guests enjoy an evening of connection through food, live music, and stories of Hilltop's impact. Attendees have the opportunity to support Hilltop's mission and strengthen our community through donations and investments.  

Current Available Shifts for the Desert Bloom Bash

August 28, 2026 - 7:30am - 9:00am - Pick up Volunteer/Staff Food - Must be willing to drive

August 28, 2026 - 9:00am - 1:00 pm - Decorate Barn Area - Table Settings (place tablecloths, napkins/rings, chargers, table decor, guest gifts and chairs)

August 28, 2026 - 1:00pm - 5:00pm - Decorate Barn Area - Finish table decorations, set up stage decor, place sponsor boards, live auction materials, education boards, etc

August 29, 2026 - 7:30-9:00am - Pick up Volunteer/Staff Food - Must be willing to drive

August 29, 2026  - 9:00am-2:00pm - Lawn Prep Support -  Assist with decorating: cocktail tent, registration tent, dessert tent and after party area

August 29, 2026 - 12pm - 2pm - Signage Placement - Parking Area, intersections near venue, barn, bathrooms, registration area, etc 

August 29, 2026 - 12pm - 2pm - Pick up Pie Shots at Palisade Pie Company (Pailsade) and Deliver to Absolute Prestige Ranch (Loma) - Must be willing to drive.  Will be compensated for mileage. 

August 29, 2026 - 3:30pm-8:30pm 

August 29, 2026 - 5:00pm - 11:00pm

Clean up

Basic Requirements

• Completion of volunteer application and interview.

• Successful completion of appropriate screenings Hilltop Non-Residential criminal background check without CAPS or MVR, Trails Child Abuse Registry Screening, and Fingerprinting through Colorado Fingerprinting.  If driving, Hilltop Non-Residential criminal background check with MVR and without CAPS, proof of CO Driver License and proof of Auto Insurance.  

• Completes program orientation and position specific training. (Approximately 2 hours)

• Must wear name badge

• Dependable and responsible.

• Maintain participant and donor confidentiality

• Must be at least 18 years old or 14 with parent supervision

• Good listening and communication skills.

• Completes and submits volunteer hours monthly.

• Abide by all Hilltop policies/procedures and Code of Conduct.

Performance Responsibility:

Volunteers may be assigned to one or more of the following support teams based on availability, comfort level, and event needs:

Purpose of Position: Love the buzz of a great event but prefer the calm, creative work that happens before and after the spotlight? As a Special Events Prep/Post Crew Volunteer, you’ll help bring Hilltop events to life by organizing materials, preparing décor, assembling packets, and making sure every detail is ready for a smooth event day. From creating place cards and sorting supplies to inventorying auction items and helping wrap things up afterward, your behind-the-scenes support is essential to a polished, welcoming experience for guests. This hands-on, flexible role is perfect for someone who enjoys organization, light creativity, teamwork, and knowing their efforts to make the event feel seamless and special.

Basic Requirements

• Completion of volunteer application and interview.

• Successful completion of appropriate screenings Hilltop Non-Residential criminal background check without CAPS or MVR, Trails Child Abuse Registry Screening, and Fingerprinting through Colorado Fingerprinting

• Completes program orientation and position specific training. (Approximately 2 hours)

• Must wear name badge

• Dependable and responsible.

• Maintain participant and donor confidentiality

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Good listening and communication skills.

• Completes and submits volunteer hours monthly.

• Abide by all Hilltop policies/procedures and Code of Conduct.

Performance Responsibility:

•Assemble event packets, signage, auction sheets, and table materials

• Create and prepare place cards and name tags

• Organize, label, and inventory donated/auction items

• Sort event supplies into bins by station (check-in, décor, raffle, programs, etc.)

• Assist with event prep checklists and supply tracking

• Prepare centerpieces and simple décor items

• Run event-related errands (pickups, deliveries, last-minute needs)

• Prepare event deliverables (guest gifts, décor, signage, materials)

• Support preparations for event setup and final details (layouts for placing tables/chairs, decorating, signage placement, organizing materials, and helping with the “everything in between” to make the event ready to go)

• Organize event materials post event

Purpose of Position: Love the buzz of a great event but prefer the calm, creative work that happens before and after the spotlight? As a Special Events Prep/Post Crew Volunteer, you’ll help bring Hilltop events to life by organizing materials, preparing décor, assembling packets, and making sure every detail is ready for a smooth event day. From creating place cards and sorting supplies to inventorying auction items and helping wrap things up afterward, your behind-the-scenes support is essential to a polished, welcoming experience for guests. This hands-on, flexible role is perfect for someone who enjoys organization, light creativity, teamwork, and knowing their efforts to make the event feel seamless and special.

Upcoming Special Events

Hilltop Desert Bloom Bash - August 29, 2026 
The Hilltop Desert Bloom Bash is an annual fundraising event that brings together community members, partners, and supporters. Guests enjoy an evening of connection through food, live music, and stories of Hilltop's impact. Attendees have the opportunity to support Hilltop's mission and strengthen our community through donations and investments.  

Current Available Shifts

08/19/2026 - Anytime between 8:00am-3:00pm - Prepare decorations - Assemble small vases with pampas grass, fold and ring napkins

08/21/2026 - 1:00pm-2:00om - Pick Up Honey Guest Gifts at Cowboy & Rose 104 Orchard Ave, Suite A2, Grand Junction, CO 81501 and deliver to Hilltop on Main, 359 Main St, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Mileage will be reimbursed.  

08/24/2026 - Anytime between 8:00am-3:00pm - Prepare guest gifts - Bag honey and stir sticks, tie on thank you notes.  

Basic Requirements

• Completion of volunteer application and interview.

• Successful completion of appropriate screenings Hilltop Non-Residential criminal background check without CAPS or MVR, Trails Child Abuse Registry Screening, and Fingerprinting through Colorado Fingerprinting

• Completes program orientation and position specific training. (Approximately 2 hours)

• Must wear name badge

• Dependable and responsible.

• Maintain participant and donor confidentiality

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Good listening and communication skills.

• Completes and submits volunteer hours monthly.

• Abide by all Hilltop policies/procedures and Code of Conduct.

Performance Responsibility:

•Assemble event packets, signage, auction sheets, and table materials

• Create and prepare place cards and name tags

• Organize, label, and inventory donated/auction items

• Sort event supplies into bins by station (check-in, décor, raffle, programs, etc.)

• Assist with event prep checklists and supply tracking

• Prepare centerpieces and simple décor items

• Run event-related errands (pickups, deliveries, last-minute needs)

• Prepare event deliverables (guest gifts, décor, signage, materials)

• Support preparations for event setup and final details (layouts for placing tables/chairs, decorating, signage placement, organizing materials, and helping with the “everything in between” to make the event ready to go)

• Organize event materials post event