Volunteering at iDE

Would you like to contribute your time and skills to iDE's mission of creating income and livelihood opportunities for the rural poor? Consider volunteering at iDE. Most volunteer opportunities are at our head office near Denver, Colorado, though there are occasionally volunteer opportunities in other locations.

Opportunities Outside the U.S.

Human Centered Design Innovation Lab Fellowship - iDE Cambodia is seeking a lead design-thinker with mechanical engineering and product development experience on a multidisciplinary team based in Phnom Penh for a 1-year fellowship. For full details, including how to apply, please download the position description. (PDF, 80 KB)

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Current Volunteer Needs/Internships - U.S. (Denver, Colorado area)

The following positions require a 3+ month commitment of 15-20 hours per week. Positions are unpaid and available immediately. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to volunteers@ideorg.org

Strategic Partnership Coordinator - Investor Relations Department

  • Research potential strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations, or other nonprofit organizations
  • Be present at meetings with important potential partners, take notes
  • Explore new creative fundraising platforms
  • Put together monthly internal department newsletter

Fundraising Event Coordinator - Investor Relations Department

  • Coordinate logistics of monthly salon events to cultivate relationships with potential donors Occasionally assist with planning large fundraisers with 150+ people
  • Post-event follow up with guests
  • Prepare Director of Investor Relations for trips (plan logistics of flights, hotels, transportation)
  • Prepare monthly expense and mileage reports

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Current Volunteer Needs/Internships - U.S. (Denver, Colorado area)

Presentation Events Coordinator - Investor Relations Department

  • Research, organize and schedule iDE presentations in the Denver Metro area
  • Attend and set up for these events and assist with attendee registration
  • Post-event followup, including data entry, database management and follow up emails

Greenhouse Fund Intern - Administrative Assistant

  • Assist Senior Advisor Andrew Romanoff with Greenhouse Project administration
  • Schedule meetings
  • Database Management, track communications, data entry
  • Some Research

Greenhouse Fund Intern - Graphic Design and/or Web developer

  • Make updates to existing website
  • Promote the project through social media