Youth Service Crew

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2-Step Enrollment

The waiver MUST be digitally signed by parent/guardian (or youth if 18yrs or older) in order for youth to participate.


Minimum Requirements:

A donation per youth by parent/guardian is requested but not required. If you can donate extra for a scholarship fund so that other youth can participate, please do!

  • Youth is high school age.

  • A completed application will be received. Click button above.

  • A parent agreement will be signed and submitted.

  • Youth will bring appropriate form or app for mentor to sign off on hours worked.

  • Youth will demonstrate respect to mentor, animals and facility.

  • Youth will attend service event on time and stay for the full 4 hours.

 

Remaining 2025 Service Projects

Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM on April 26 - Happy Dog Ranch, Sedalia CO

Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM on May 17 - Happy Dog Ranch, Sedalia CO

 
 

A Unique Teen Volunteer Service Program

The Aspen Effect offers a unique volunteer service program for high school students in Douglas County who are looking for ways to earn required community service hours for graduation. This program is unique in significant ways…

  • Youth Leadership. Each month will be planned and facilitated with the insight and help of our Teen Advisory Board. We will also select youth on the day of the service project to help with the day’s leadership.

  • Unique Ranch Environment. Most monthly service activities will be held at the Happy Dog Ranch in Sedalia, where teens will be given the choice to work a project outside on the property.

  • Community Organization. Each month, we will share information about The Aspen Effect and invite the teens to consider if they or a friend would value involvement in one of our youth programs.

  • Lunch. Each youth will be offered a free lunch by Firehouse Subs during a lunch break.

  • Debrief. Each Saturday will end with a moment to reflect on insights gained and lessons learned about leadership, life and working as a team.

No fee required. Donations welcomed! Limited number of youth to fill available slots each month. Most service events are on the fourth Saturday of each month throughout the year.