It takes all of us.
At Forge Evolution, our volunteers and community partners are a large part of how we are able to serve our community. We offer both adult and youth volunteer opportunities and are always looking to collaborate with local businesses and organizations.
Learn more about our volunteer opportunities and find our Teen Court and general volunteer applications below!
Youth Volunteer Opportunities
As a youth volunteer, you will have the unique opportunity to help youth in your community and meet other teens from Colorado.
With guidelines and training from Forge Evolution, decide your peers’ programming for their time in our Teen Court program.
Peer Panelists are responsible for facilitating conversations with Teen Court participants and their families to identify what harm has been done and the best path towards repair. Peer Panelists make efforts to get to know a participant and their family so they can ensure an individualized experience and tailored programming based on interests and needs.
Young people ages 13-18, come join us on scheduled Tuesdays from 4:30pm – 7:00pm to grow your skills in public speaking, rapport building, and restorative justice. This is your chance to help your peers get a second chance!
Apply NOW through our Youth Teen Court Volunteer Application!
Once your application is received and processed, you will receive an email from Forge Evolution staff with next steps.
After serving on TWO Peer Panels and completing our quarterly Student Attorney Training, volunteer as a student attorney in our monthly Teen Court Trials. In these trials, a real judge presides over a jury of Teen Court participants who will decide their peer’s program requirements based on the recommendations of student attorneys.
Under the supervision of an adult mentor attorney, you can serve as either First or Second Chair on our Prosecution or Defense teams. The goal of our student attorneys are to give the most appropriate programming recommendation that would help the Teen Court participant “on trial” repair any harm done and prevent future harm.
Join us on the first Tuesdays of the month from 4:15 – 6:30pm to gain legal mentorship, public speaking skills, analytical skills, and help a Teen Court participant get a second chance.
Apply NOW through our Youth Teen Court Volunteer Application!
Once your application is received and processed, you will receive an email from Forge Evolution staff with next steps to begin as a Peer Panelist and grow as a Student Attorney.
To do good work, we rely on up-to-date information.
With support from Forge Evolution staff, do your part in ongoing research projects that support our grant writing, programming decisions, and organizational strategy.
As a Student Researcher, you can volunteer remotely to gain research experience, learn more about criminal justice, youth diversion work, and help staff make informed decisions.
Young people ages 15 and over, apply NOW through our General Volunteer Application!
Once your application is received and processed, you will receive an email from Forge Evolution staff with next steps to begin!
Our impact is real and participants are more than numbers.
Support our storytelling efforts by conducting impact interviews with graduated Teen Court participants, coding exit evaluations, and designing ways to share our work.
Alongside our Community Engagement Coordinator, gain graphic design experience, marketing skills, and document the impact of our work on our community. Volunteer remotely and tailor your commitment level that works for you.
Young people ages 15 and up, apply NOW through our General Volunteer Application!
Once your application is received and processed, you will receive an email from Forge Evolution staff with next steps to begin!
It is important for us to get the word out about our organization!
Connect with community as an Event Support Volunteer. This role ranges in commitment and intermittent projects, such as flyering for our annual fundraiser or tabling alongside staff at community resource fairs.
Apply NOW through our General Volunteer Application!
Once your application is received and processed, you will receive an email from Forge Evolution staff with next steps to begin!
Adult Opportunities
As an adult volunteer, the level of engagement is up to you. Let’s help you find the right fit!
With guidance and training from Forge Evolution, supervise Peer Panels to ensure a smooth process for Teen Court participants and families.
As a Case Manager, you will oversee our Teen Court Peer Panels by ushering families to their panels, ensuring that expectations are clear, panels are fair, and all logistical boxes are checked.
Folks 18 and over, come join us on scheduled Tuesdays from 4:30pm – 7:00pm to support Peer Panels and our families. This is your chance to help Coloradan youth get a second chance!
Apply NOW through our Adult Teen Court Volunteer Application!
Because we work with youth, there is a required background check and processing fee of $25. Once your application and background check are cleared and processed, you will receive an email from Forge Evolution staff with next steps.
Mentor a volunteer student attorney for a Teen Court Trial.
In our Teen Court Trials, a real judge presides over a jury of Teen Court participants who will decide their peer’s program requirements based on the recommendations of student attorneys.
As a mentor attorney, you will guide First and Second Chairs on our Prosecution or Defense teams as they develop opening arguments, cross-examinations, and closing arguments. Be part of a crucial first step in shaping future lawyers!
Join us on the first Tuesdays of the month from 4:15 – 6:30pm to provide legal mentorship and support student attorneys in providing a Teen Court participant get a second chance.
Apply NOW through our Adult Teen Court Volunteer Application!
Because we work with youth, there is a required background check and processing fee of $25. Once your application and background check are cleared and processed, you will receive an email from Forge Evolution staff with next steps.
Support Teen Court participants in completing their community service hours as a Chaperone for our NEW monthly volunteer opportunity with Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging’s Outdoor Chore Program.
Graduated participants often say that community service is their favorite part! However, for working families and younger participants, it is difficult to find accessible opportunities. So, in June 2026, we began our partnership with the Outdoor Chore Program ran by Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging to provide a monthly 4-hour, chaperoned community service opportunity for 10 Teen Court participants.
With support from Forge Evolution staff, help coordinate and chaperone our participants as they complete low-states yard work for an older adult.
Adults 21 and older, apply NOW through our General Volunteer Application!
Once your application is received and processed, you will receive an email from Forge Evolution staff with next steps to begin!
It is important for us to get the word out about our organization!
Connect with the community as an Event Support Volunteer. This role ranges in commitment and intermittent projects, such as flyering for our annual fundraiser or tabling alongside staff at community resource fairs.
Apply NOW through our General Volunteer Application!
Once your application is received and processed, you will receive an email from Forge Evolution staff with next steps to begin!
Forge Evolution is looking to add 2 – 3 additional board members in 2026. We encourage those with a passion for youth and from behavioral health, development/wealth management, and educational industries to apply!
Responsibilities:
- Understand your role: We ask our board members to serve for a minimum of 2 years and to be knowledgeable about our organization’s mission, goals, and strategy.
- Attend meetings: Our board meets in person on the fourth Monday of every month, prepared to actively participate in discussions and decision-making.
- Support fundraising efforts: Board members should be willing to support fundraising efforts by helping to identify and cultivate donors.
- Engage with stakeholders: Our board members engage with our organization’s stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners. This includes working with our Executive Director to build relationships and partnerships that support our mission.
Looking to apply?
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Laura Lyman, Board Chair, at lauralyman@alpinebank.com.
Got questions?
Please reach out to our Executive Director, Stephanie Horton, at stephanie@forgeevolution.org
Our Community Partners
We partner with many local businesses and organizations for our preventative and Teen Court class offerings, as well as fundraising efforts.
Do you work with an organization who wants to get more involved and support our mission?
Join us! Email info@forgeevolution.org.
Get in touch.
Got a question? We would love to hear from you!
Feel free to contact us by providing some basic info about you. We will happily point you in the right direction and respond as soon as possible!
