3 Ways To Give Back In Aspen

Get involved in the valley’s full range of nonprofits to make a difference.

Home to hundreds of unique nonprofits, the Roaring Fork Valley nurtures organizations doing good work—everything from supporting organ donations to spreading environmental education, mentoring young people, encouraging mental health awareness and teaching disabled students to ski and ride.

Mentorship

Buddy Program For more than 40 years, the Buddy Program has been empowering youth in the Roaring Fork Valley through mentoring experiences to achieve their full potential. Locals willing to make a long-term mentorship commitment can become Big Buddies, and locals and visitors alike can help with events like the Bash for the Buddies and the Boogie’s Buddy Race, or with camps and after-school programs.

Environment

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies Since 1968, ACES has worked to inspire a lifelong commitment to the Earth by providing innovative and immersive programming for all ages at four locations: Hallam Lake, Rock Bottom Ranch, Catto Center at Toklat and Spring Creek. Whether it’s working to maintain the Hallam Lake nature preserve and garden or working at Rock Bottom Ranch, ACES welcomes local and visiting volunteers with open arms.

Outdoors

Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers plans trail maintenance and restoration projects while educating trail users about good ethics and land management issues. Volunteers learn what it really takes to build or maintain a section of trail.

See also: Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers Honors 25 Years Outdoors