Introducing SVGD
Many non-profit organizations have critical volunteer needs. Many single people want to volunteer to help the community, but don’t know how to get involved, or don’t want a long-term time commitment. That’s where SVGD fits in. Our Executive Committee, Volunteer Events Committee and Event Captains work with many non-profit organizations to find suitable projects in which SVGD volunteers can help. Organizations included those that help people and animals, help improve the environment, plus arts and cultural groups.
Once organized, the events will be published on the website on an Event List and Event Calendar, and/or announced via a E-mail distribution list. All communication is via the website or E-mail. After you decide on the events that you want to participate in, simply click on the appropriate event(s) link and fill out the form. You can volunteer as little or as often as you have time for!
In the week or so prior to each event, more event details will be E-mailed by the Event Captain to those that signed-up for the event. The volunteer should then turn up at the right place, at the right time, with the right equipment, and be prepared to have some fun with interesting people, while helping a good cause!
We encourage volunteers to join us after the events for some socializing. It’s really simple – we’re just trying to bring single people together in a productive, positive environment. But, we can only succeed if you become a member and participate in the events! Go ahead – join us today!
Vision
SVGD has adopted the vision of the national organization, Single Volunteers Inc.:
As a result of the wholesome meeting places and benefactoral ethic of Single Volunteers, America will have men and women who have formed meaningful friendships and solid marriages. Equally as important, America will have countless volunteer hours given freely for the betterment of all citizens. Single Volunteers has grown beyond our American borders, now hosting chapters in Canada and Australia in addition to the US. Additional US and non-US chapters are welcome and encouraged.
Mission
The Mission of Single Volunteers of Greater Denver (SVGD) is to fulfill the volunteer needs of charitable organizations in the Denver area with an all-volunteer, not-for-profit group of single people, looking to meet others through community service.
Activities provide singles with a productive way to meet other singles by organizing and performing volunteer activities. Each activity aims to have a minimum of 8 people, ideally an equal number of men and women, who work in close proximity on a worthwhile project. While volunteerism is the priority, socializing during and after the events is important. Social events are planned to follow service events and through the year. Single Volunteers provides a new, fun and productive way for singles to meet while improving the world that we all share.
Our Volunteer Events Committee members work with charitable organizations to find projects in which SVGD volunteers can help. Once organized, the events are published on the website or announced via the email mailing list. More details (such as directions, things to bring, etc.) will be emailed to the volunteers by the Event Leader for each event. The volunteers should then turn up at the right place, at the right time, with the right equipment, and have some fun while helping a good cause. We encourage volunteers to join us after for a social event. It’s simple really – we’re just trying to bring single people together in a productive, positive environment.
