Volunteer

Sign Up For Training

At Donor Alliance, our Advocates for Life are a vital component in fulfilling our mission to save lives through organ and tissue donation. Our Advocates for Life volunteer program strives to offer numerous introductory training classes, specialized messaging and speech writer’s workshops, in addition to presentations from our expert staff on the processes of organ and tissue donation. We aim to provide a multitude of training and educational opportunities throughout the year to equip our Advocates with the greatest skills and knowledge base in order to best advocate action towards registering organ and tissue donors throughout Colorado and Wyoming. Advance sign up for all training classes is required. Confirmation e-mails will be sent to you one week prior to training. A minimum of at least 5 Advocates is required for training. All Advocate training sessions will be held on a virtual platform until further notice.

Ready to become an Advocate for Life? 

Advocate 101

Ready to join the team to save and heal lives? Advocate 101 is the first step toward becoming an Advocate for Life volunteer with Donor Alliance. In this 60-minute orientation, you’ll learn more about Donor Alliance, the lifesaving and healing impact of organ and tissue donation, and what it means to be an Advocate for Life. We’ll walk through the different ways Advocates can get involved, what you can expect as a volunteer, and the next steps to begin your journey. Whether you’re sharing your personal connection to donation, helping to educate your community, or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, there’s a place for you here. Join us to learn, connect, and discover how you can save and heal lives with Donor Alliance.

Becoming a Community Advocate

Are you ready to take the next step and bring your passion for donation into your community? This session is designed for Advocates who have completed Advocate 101 and are ready to get involved at community events. You’ll learn what to expect as an Advocate in the community, how to set up and use a Donor Designation Station, and tips for connecting with the community in a meaningful and approachable way. We’ll also talk about how to share your personal connection to donation and transplantation while meeting people where they are. Most importantly, you’ll leave feeling prepared and confident to represent Donor Alliance in your community, start conversations, answer questions and help inspire others to make a difference.

*All training dates/times are subject to change.

Advocate Speakers Bureau

This workshop is designed for Advocates who desire to work on developing their stories in a safe and supportive environment. As a group we will discuss the importance of: setting the tone, knowing your audience, evaluating your opportunity, repetition with structure, phrases and key words. Each Advocate will be provided with constructive feedback, pointers and guidance to improve the effectiveness of their own presentations. *All Advocates must complete Advocate 101 prior to completing this training.

Continuing Education Workshops

The below workshops are for our current, active Advocates to stay fresh on messaging, best practices and updates. All Advocates must have completed Advocate 101 and onboarding prior to attending.

  • 2027 Advocate Summit: Whether you’re new to the Advocates for Life volunteer program or have been with us for years, there’s a place for you at the Summit! Join us for this special opportunity to reconnect with fellow Advocates, hear important program updates, learn from specials guests and participate in a special Q & A session. We’ll celebrate the impact of your stories, your voices, and the difference you make in helping save and heal lives. Join us in person in Denver (weather permitting) or on Zoom, and come ready to connect, learn and be inspired!
    • Saturday, January 23rd, 10:00am-12:30pm

For more information, or to sign up, contact:

Mandy Dahm, CVA- Volunteer Manager
mdahm@donoralliance.org