Wellington, Colorado Community Programs and Events

Welcome Packet Information

The Chamber has assembled a Wellington Area Welcome Packet to help introduce new residents to the community. Packets are free and can be picked up at any of these locations:

Please contact the Community Development Committee with any questions: communitydevelopment@wellingtoncoloradochamber.net

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND ACTIVITIES

It takes many volunteers to help a community grow and be strong. To make a positive difference in the Wellington community, there are many opportunities to volunteer and become involved. Here are just a few:

• CDC- Wellington Community Development Committee
  The purpose of the CDC is to facilitate the improvement of the Wellington Area with the focus on community development through events and projects. This is a sub-committee of the Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce and involvement is open to area residents.
  Chair person: Lisa Lynn, communitydevelopment@wellingtoncoloradochamber.net
• Wellington Senior Resource Center
  The Center serves Wellington area seniors and adults of all ages. They sponsor seminar programs and clinics. Please see their brochure in the Welcome Packet.
  Contact: 970-568-7402
• Wellington Boys and Girls Club
  Located at 3815 W. Harrison Avenue, Wellington. Their goal is to provide every child with the essential tools needed for a successful and bright future.
  Contact: Donna Hummel at 970-568-7338, www.bgclarimer.org
• Eyestone Elementary, Rice Elementary, and Wellington Junior High
  Wellington Community schools can use volunteers. Go onto the Poudre School District web site below and sign up on line to be a volunteer.
  Contact: www.psd.k12.co.us/programs/partnershipcenter/index.aspx
• Wellington Library
  Located at 3800 Wilson Avenue, Wellington. The library can always use volunteers.
  Contact: 970-568-3040, http://wellington.colibraries.org/
• The Wellington Filling Station
  Located at 3906 Cleveland Avenue, Wellington. The Mission of the Wellington Filling Station is to provide a facility that encourages and teaches teenagers as well as adults who have had struggles in life to overcome with hope for their future.
  Contact: 970-568-7480, www.wellingtonfillingstation.org/
• The United Way
  The United Way will find volunteers for projects or find places for people to volunteer. Soon they will have a Volunteer Resource Guide specifically for the Wellington area.
  Contact: Jenne Snelling 970-407-7048 or dial 211
• Larimer County History Museum / Wellington History Museum
  Located at 3740 Cleveland Avenue, Wellington. Admission is free. Open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and other times by appointment.
  Contact: 970-490-2137
• Wellington Recreation
  Located at 3800 Wilson Avenue, Wellington. They provide year-around activities for children and adults. To receive e-mail updates on programs and registration, create a user account on their website below.
  Contact: 970-568-7410, www.townofwellington.com/recreation/recreation.asp

WELLINGTON ANNUAL EVENTS:

Easter Egg Hunt, Wellington Town Wide Garage Sale, Wellington Community Pet Dog Show, July 4th Parade and Celebration Events, Parade of Lights, 2nd Annual Wellington Warm-Up Bike Ride.