Some people enjoy the satisfaction and purpose they gain from working, while others require additional income to cover their cost of living. The Pikes peak region boasts thousands of volunteer opportunities, many of which are popular with a variety of ages.
Employment Services
Employment services may include agencies or programs that help in job search assistance, such as job-seeking skills, résumé writing and preparing for interviews. Job search assistance and training may also be available.
Some agencies may be specific to older adult job assistance.
AARP Employment Program
- (855) 976-9369
- 800 Grant St, #210, Denver, CO 80203
- www.aarpworksearch.org
Colorado Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
- (719) 635-3585
- 1365 Garden of the Gods Rd, #250, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
- Helps eligible individuals with documented disabilities find suitable employment.
- www.colorado.gov/dvr
Community Partnership Family Resource Center
- (719) 686-0705
- 701 Gold Hill Pl S, Woodland Park, CO 80863
- GED, ESL, workforce and college preparation.
- www.cpteller.org
Diversus Health
- (719) 572-6100
- 115 S Parkside Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
- Career development services for established clients.
- https://diversushealth.org/
Foster Grandparent Program (VOA)
- (719) 632-1448
- 3140 Mallard Dr #100, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
- Volunteers 55+ who mentor children in schools. Tax free hourly stipend for seniors on fixed income, 15 hours a week minimum.
- www.voacolorado.org/volunteer-opportunities
MOSAIC
- (719) 380-0451
- 4775 Centennial Blvd, #150, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
- Helps adults with intellectual disabilities learn vocational skills.
- www.mosaicinfo.org
Pikes Peak Workforce Center
- (719) 667-3700
- 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
- Main office: call for other locations, hiring events, career assessments, job search workshops, and more.
- www.ppwfc.org
Pikes Peak Workforce Center, Calhan
- (719) 520-7895
- 328 10th St, Calhan, CO 80808
- Employment resources for rural east El Paso County through the Pikes Peak Workforce Center.
- www.coccenter.org
Pikes Peak Workforce Center, Teller County
- (719) 912-5015
- 100 W Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO 80813-0129
- Hiring events, job search workshops, career assessments and more. All ages.
- www.ppwfc.org
The Independence Center
- (719) 471-8181
- 729 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- Employment support for obtaining a job and employment retention.
- www.theindependencecenter.com
Tri-Lakes Cares
- (719) 481-4864
- 235 N Jefferson St, Monument, CO 80132
- Employment program to equip people with resources and skills to reduce barriers that may otherwise interfere with their ability to obtain a job.
- https://tri-lakescares.org