Get Connected and Get Involved at Energize Colorado
We were founded by a spirited group of individuals with the same idea: “I want to help; what can I do?” At Energize Colorado, you can get connected and get involved in helping our small business community.
With the support of our incredible and diverse volunteers, Energize Colorado has been able to support the small business economy throughout the pandemic and subsequent economic crisis.
From connecting business owners with free business guidance to championing for systemic changes that elevate all Coloradans, Energize Colorado advances resilience and promotes equity to ensure a safe and full re-opening, where all small businesses thrive.
COLORADANS HELPING COLORADANS
Energize Colorado is a group of spirited innovators connecting Colorado’s diverse business community, nonprofit leaders, and contingent workforce with the best of our state’s resources, programs, and people to address current challenges and spur transformative economic growth.
We’re powered by passionate volunteers from the private and public sectors along with universities from across the state. By working together, we harness and share knowledge, create partnerships, and build new solutions where they’re needed, including advocating for long-term structural changes.
What does volunteering at Energize Colorado look like?
Recognizing the importance of your time, you will have the opportunity to serve on specific projects for three-to six-month engagements. This will allow volunteer teams to tackle projects quickly and efficiently.
If you have questions about how to engage, reach out to Scott Romano, Chief Operations Officer, at [email protected].
Did you know that Energize Colorado has…
65
Active Volunteers
500
Business Advisors Since Our Founding
$45M
In Capital Deployed
1400
Women-Owned Business Connections Made
OPEN ROLES FOR VOLUNTEERS
GENERAL OPENINGS
Are you not sure how to get involved, but would like to learn more? Fill out the volunteer form, and we’ll reach out to help find the right opportunity for you. There are always ways to engage and make an impact.
Time commitment: 1-4 hours/week
BUSINESS ADVISING
Small-business owners and nonprofits are working hard to stabilize across the state and becoming a mentor helps to support our vibrant community. Mentors can offer support by simply checking in, sharing their perspective, brainstorming strategies, providing emotional support, identifying resources and more.
We’re looking for mentors with a wide variety of experience across every industry, but if you’ve pulled through an economic downturn, dealt with layoffs, or secured government assistance, we’ll be especially excited to hear from you.
We also have an immediate need for Spanish speaking mentors.
Time commitment: 1-2 hours/week
VOLUNTEERS ARE THE ENGINE OF ENERGIZE COLORADO
We have an active group of 100 volunteers across the state. We’re building a better, more equitable future together.
Anja Koltes is a consultant with Custom Shop Strategies. At Energize Colorado, Anja is a member of the Women-owned Businesses initiative.
