Animal Welfare -Arts - Campus Based Orginizations & Events -Community Based Events - Community Building - Elderly:Facilities Based - Elderly: Home Based - Emergency Services - Environment- Health Services - Human Rights / Social Justice - Special Needs - Youth: Education Related - Youth: Justice Issues - Youth: Mentors - Youth: Other - Youth:Skill Building and Enrichment - Youth: Special Needs / At Risk - Youth Development - Miscellaneous: Other -
Animal Welfare
Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter
Enhances the human-animal bond by providing pet owner support and homeless animal care for the citizens of Gallatin County and the surrounding region.
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Kari Chiocchi
Phone: (406) 388-9399 ext. 105
Montana Raptor Conservation Center
Rehabilitation and release of wild birds of prey, and to educate.
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Becky Kean & Cynthia Zyzda
Phone: (406) 585-1211
Email: mrcc960@aol.com
Montana Spay and Neuter Task Force
Works to reverse universal acceptance of killing as a solution to pet overpopulation using education, low cost neuter services, and community involvement.
Contact: Coordinator, Ellen King-Rogers
Phone: (406) 586-1152
Stafford Animal Shelter
Helping to make the public aware of pet needs and educational programs in Park County/Livingston area.
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Chris King
Phone: (406) 222-1313
Arts
Bozeman Symphony Orchestra and Choir
Sponsors musical programs for the enjoyment and enrichment of the Bozeman area community.
1822 W. Lincoln St STE #3 Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Ian Nicklin
Phone: (406) 585-9774
Email: info@bozemansymphony.org
Emerson Cultural Center
Sponsors cultural community events and houses studios for local artists.
111 S. Grand Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Jordan Schwartz
Phone: (406) 587-9797
Email: office@theemerson.org
Link: http://www.bozemansymphony.org/support-your-symphony/volunteer-with-the-symphony
Pioneer Museum
A program of the Gallatin County Historical Society the museum offers an array of changing exhibits portraying the earlier days in the Gallatin Valley.
317 W. Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Director, John Russell
Phone: (406) 522-8122
Email: pioneermuseum@montana.com
Vigilante Theatre Co.
Professional theater company providing local performances and major tours.
Contact: Marketing Director, Robin Meyer
Phone: (406) 586-3897
Email: office@vigilantetheatrecompany.com
Campus Based Organizations & Events
ASMSU Day Care
Provides childcare services for activity fee-paying MSU students; serves children 2 ½ years-kindergarten.
Contact: Director, Mary Bolick
Phone: (406) 994-4370
Email: mbolick@montana.edu
Child Development Center
The MSU Child Development Center offers a year-round early education program for Bozeman area young children, ages 3 through 5 years, and their families.
Contact: Jeanette Hall
Phone: (406) 994-5008
Email: jeanette.hall@montana.edu
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks
Provides high quality theatrical experiences throughout Montana.
Contact: Director of Community Relations, Kathy Jahnke
Phone: (406) 994-1220
Email: kjahnke@montana.edu
Montana Watercourse/Project W.E.T
Facilitates and promotes awareness, appreciation, and knowledge of Montana’s water resources.
Director: Coordinator, Janet Keigley-Bender
Phone: (406) 994-6671 or (406) 585-2236
Email: mtwatercourse@montana.edu
MSU Voice Center
Provides free and confidential support, advocacy and referral services to survivors of rape, sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking.
Contact: Director, Alanna Sherstad
Phone: (406) 994-7142
Email: allana.sherstad@montana.edu
Museum of the Rockies
600 West Kagy Boulevard
Bozeman, MT 59717
The Museum of the Rockies inspires visitors to explore the rich natural and cultural history of America’s Northern Rocky Mountains. In partnership with Montana State University, the museaum reaches diverse communities with engaging exhibits, educational programs, and original research the advance public understanding of the collections.
Contact: Volunteer Services, Susan Dickerson
Phone: (406) 994-6892 or (406) 994-6611
Email: susan@montana.edu
Pow Wow
An annual event held by the Center for Native American Studies.
Contact: Native American Students Advisor, Jim Burns
Phone: (406) 994-4880
Email: jburns@montana.edu
Relay for Life
A fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.
Contact: Staff Advisor, Susan Fraser
Phone: (406) 994-2341
Email: sfraser@montana.edu
Camp Mak-A-Dream
Operates a summer camp for children and young adults with cancer.
Contact: Camp Director, Beth Jones
Phone: (406) 549-5987
Email: beth@campdream.org
Gallatin Valley Farmers Market
The revenue generated from the market goes back into the community through Career Transitions’ many programs such as: Job Search/Computer Literacy Classes, Basic Literacy, GED, Entrepreneur classes and Medical Services Training.
Contact: Program Manager, Kristi Wetch
Phone:(406) 388-6701
Email: ct@careertransitions.com
Huffing for Stuffing
An annual Thanksgiving Day fundraiser for the Gallatin Valley food bank, sponsored and organized by the Big Sky Wind Drinkers. Choose from a 10K, 5K, or Kids Run.
Contact: Program Manager, John Dudas
Phone: (406) 599-6283
Email: volunteer@huffingforstuffing.com
March of Dimes
Improves the health of America’s babies by striving to prevent birth defects and related conditions.
Contact: Community Director, Sherilyn Stuart
Phone: (406) 252-7480 ext. 102
Montana Special Olympics
Provides year-round sports training and competition for individuals with mental and physical disabilities.
Contact: Special Events Director, Gillian Browne
Phone: (406) 216-5327 X113
Email: gbrowne@somt.org
Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts
The Sweet Pea Festival is a three-day festival of the arts held in Bozeman, Montana.
Contact: JoAnn Brekhus
Phone: (406) 586-4003
Email: admin@sweetpeafestival.org
Community Building
Belgrade Community Library
Provides quality reading and resource material to adults and children throughout Gallatin County.
Contact: Director, Gale Bacon
Phone: (406) 388-4346
Bozeman Chamber of Commerce
Builds community business and provides information and activities for the community.
2000 Commerce Way
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Marketing Director, Abby Turner
Phone: (406) 586-5421
Email: info@bozemanchamber.com
Bozeman Public Library
Adding Value to information resources for the people of Gallatin County.
626 E. Main Street
Bozeman, Montana 59715
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Gale MacMillan
Phone: (406) 582-2408
Email: gmacmillan@BOZEMAN.NET
Friends of Bogert Park
Supports maintenance and programs at Bogert Park.
Contact: Director, Salal Huber-McGee
Phone: (406) 539-0216
Greater Gallatin United Way
Greater Gallatin United Way is a community-based non-profit located in Bozeman, Montana. Governed by local volunteers, they serve the people of Gallatin, Park, Madison, and Meagher Counties.
Contact: Executive Director & C.E.O., Carol Townsend
Phone: (406) 587-2194
Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin Valley
Ecumenical organization that builds homes in partnership with low-income families.
Contact: Executive Director, David Magistell
Phone: (406) 388-8225
Email: info@habitatbozeman.org
Montana Shares
An umbrella organization, encourages work-place giving to support a number of non-profit organizations statewide.
Contact: President, Ellen King-Rogers
Phone: (406) 586-1152
Email: shares@montanashares.org
Elderly: Facilities Based
Bozeman Senior Center
Provides social and recreational activities for retired people of the Gallatin Valley.
807 N Tracy Ave
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Regina Demis
Phone: (406) 586-2421
Email: judy_srctr@bresnan.net
Bearcreek Respite Care
Provides day respite for families and activities for chronically ill and elderly individuals.
1002 E Kagy Blvd
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Administrator, Marian Steffes
Phone: (406) 587-7002
Email: info@montanacare.net
Gallatin County Rest Home
Provides a healthy, enjoyable skilled nursing environment for older residents.
1221 West Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Activities Coordinator, Mary Debeic
Phone: (406) 582-3311
Mountain View Care Center
Provides quality health care for those needing extended and short-term care in a residential setting.
205 North Tracy
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Activity Director, Carol McGowan
Phone: (406) 587-2218
Spring Meadows Assisted Living
Combines housing, personalized supportive services and health care to help with activities of daily living where skilled nursing care is not necessary.
3175 Graf Street Office
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Program Director, Bonnie Lawson
Phone: (406) 587-2218
Elderly: Home Based
Befrienders
Provides homebound seniors with weekly companionship and provides students with opportunities to understand the needs for our aging population.
807 South Tracy Avenue
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Program Director
Phone: (406) 522-8169
Email: befrienders@hotmail.com
Evergreen Health and Rehab Center
Provides health and rehabilitation services.
321 N 5th Ave
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Kris Twum
Phone: (406) 587-4404
Email: kriskrxx@yahoo.com
Emergency Services
American Red Cross, Blood Services
Provides blood donation services, with blood drives held periodically on campus and throughout the community.
300 North Willson
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Donor Recruitment Rep, Bambi Renner
Phone: (406) 587-2790
American Red Cross, Five Rivers Chapters
Provides disaster relief training and services to individuals, families, and communities in times of natrual disasters or home fires.
300 North Wilson, Suite 105A
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Program Specialist, Jay Schomer
Phone: (406) 587-4611
Gallatin Valley Food Bank
Emergency food assistance program for residents of Gallatin Valley
602 Bond Street
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Pat Flemming
Phone: (406) 586-7600
Email: volunteer@gallatinvalleyfoodbank.org
Help Center
Provides 24-hour confidential crisis counseling and referral, and free counseling for anyone who has been sexually assaulted.
421 E. Peach Street
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Director, Wendy Visscher
Phone: (406) 587-7511
Email: info@bozemanhelpcenter.org
Livingston Food Pantry
Provides emergency food for those in need who live in the Livingston/Park County area.
301 South Main Street
Livingston, MT 59047
Executive Director: Michael McCormick
Phone: (406) 222-5335
Email: livingstonfoodpantry@yahoo.com
Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen
Serves nutritious dinners to the homeless and others in need in the Livingston/Park County area.
Contact: Director, Martie Clarr
Phone: (406) 222-4824
HAVEN
Provides advocacy and crisis services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.
Contact: Client Advocate, Anna Edwards
Phone: (406) 586-7689
Email: anna@havenmt.org
Environment
American Prairie Foundation
Works to conserve and return a tract of land in northeastern Montana to its native state and to wildlife reserve status.
269 W. Front Street
Missoula, MT 59802
Contact: Special Events and Promotions Manager, Meg Nicolo
Phone: (406) 586-0672
Email: mail@americanprairie.org
American Wildlands
Uses science-based conservation biology and existing environmental law to promote, protect and restore the rich natural heritage of the southern Rocky Mountains.
321 East Main, Suite 418
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Director of Office Operations, Laura Code
Phone: (406) 586-8175 ext. 108
Gallatin Valley Land Trust
Preserves open space through trail creation and management and facilitates the creation of open space easements.
25 N. Willson, Suite E
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Anne Tyler
Phone: (406) 587- 8404 x100
Email: annetyler@gvlt.org
Keystone Conservation
Works to gain protection for wildlands in the state of Montana.
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Shari Sutherland
Phone: (406) 587-3389
Montana Conservation Corps
Promotes environmental, natural resources, and community service projects in outdoor settings.
Contact: Program Director, Lee Gault
Phone: (406) 587-4475
Email: lee@mtcorps.org
Montana Wilderness Association
Works to protect and preserve wilderness in Montana.
Contact: Executive Director, Tim Baker
Phone: (406)-443-7350
E-mail: tbaker@wildmontana.org
Wilderness Society
Deliver to future generations an unspoiled legacy of wild places in Montana.
503 W Mendenhall
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Office Manger, Anne Rockhold
Phone: (406) 586-1600
Email: anne_rockhold@tws.org
Health Services
Bridger Clinic
Provides reproductive health care for women/men with fees based on income, free pregnancy testing, and anonymous HIV testing.
Contact: Executive Director, Mari Dominguez
Phone: (406) 587-0681
Email: bclinic@qwestoffice.net
Cancer Family Network of Montana
Provides support and recreational programs for Montana families supporting someone who has cancer.
Contact: Director, Bobbi Geise
Phone: (406) 587-8080
Community Health Partners
Provides literacy programs for all ages in the Livingston area, to enhance community health and well being.
214 East Mendenhall Street
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Lori Matthews
Phone: (406) 222-1111
Gallatin City-County Health Department
Provides health services and programs to Gallatin County residents.
215 W. Mendenhall, Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Human Services Director, Stephanie Murphy
Phone: (406) 582-3100
Email: stephanie.murphy@gallatin.mt.gov
Gallatin Community Clinic
Improves the overall health of Gallatin County residents by providing access to quality primary care and preventative health care for the medically underserved.
214 East Mendenhall Street
Bozeman, Montana 59715
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Buck Taylor
Phone: (406) 585-1360
Liberty Place, INC.
Encourages individuals with brain injuries to reach their highest level of independence and to enhance the quality of their lives by giving them the “freedom to try”.
1173 Highway 55, Whitehall, MT 59759
Contact: Executive Director, Ann Geirer
Phone: (406) 533-5762
NARAL Pro-Choice Montana
Addresses issues central to the health and well being of Montana women.
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Lisa Crowley
Phone: (406) 442-0276
Students for Choice - Bozeman Chapter
Students for Choice Email: msu_s4c@hotmail.com
Wellness Community
Offers comprehensive support care addressing the physical, emotional, spiritual and educational needs of those affected by cancer.
Contact: Executive Director, Becky Franks
Phone: (406) 582-1600
Email: becky@thewellnesscommunity.org
Human Rights/Social Justice
Connections
Provides support, structure, and guidance to people who are soon to be released from a penal institution or rehab facility.
Contact: Director, Casey Rudd
Phone: (406) 556-1139 Cell: (406) 451-9813
Family Promise of Gallatin Valley
Provides a community response for homeless families.
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Bridget Pitman
Phone: (406) 582-7388
Email: bpitman@familypromisegv.org
Gallatin Valley Literacy Program
Provides quality, confidential tutoring to Gallatin County’s reading-illiterate.
Contact: Director, Valerie Otto
Phone: (406) 388-6701
Email: Valerie@careertransitions.com
Special Needs
Eagle Mount
Provides therapeutic recreation for people with disabilities.
6901 Goldenstein Lane
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Anna Chrysostomides
Phone: (406) 586-1781 X101
Email: annac@eaglemount.org
Family Outreach
Provides home-based education and support services for those with developmental disabilities.
619 N Church Ave # 1, Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Director, Phyllis Astheimer
Phone: (406)-587-2477
Provides year-round sports training and competition for individuals with mental and physical disabilities.
Contact: Dave Snuggs
Phone: (406) 216-5327 X113
Email: DSnuggs@somt.org
Reach Inc.
Provides housing, job training, social contact, and transportation for adults with disabilities.
Contact: Community Relations, Jay Winchester
Phone: (406) 587-1271
Email: jwinchester@reachinc.org
Youth: Education Related
Abaetern Academy
Montana’s online high school creates innovative education options for all students, including rural and special needs.
Contact: Director, Ivy Merriot
Phone: (406) 920-1778
Email: merriot@imt.net
Boy’s and Girl’s Club of SW Montana
Provides after-school and summer programs for school-aged children (5-18 yrs).
600 Bridger Drive
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Jeanne Bucher
Phone: (406) 587-8442
Email: jbucher@bgcswmt.org
Bozeman Adult Learning Center
Coordinates programs in English as a Second Language and Adult Basic Education programs.
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Ellen Guettler
Phone: (406) 585-8673
HRDC-Head Start
Promotes free early childhood development programs for children and families.
Contact: Education & Volunteer Coordinator, Caroline Carr
Phone: (406) 585-4853
Phone: (406) 580-3791
Junior Achievement of Montana
Educates and inspires young people to value free enterprise, business, and economics.
601 Nikles Dr Suite 9 Bozeman, Mt 59715
Contact: Director, Heidi Arneson
Phone: (406) 582-1828
Email: info@jamontana.org
Links for Learning
Provides remedial and enrichment programs for school-aged children in the Livingston area.
Contact: Director, Julie Hancock
Phone: (406) 222-1231
Montana Outdoor Science School
Offers year-round, hands-on natural science programs for all ages and backgrounds.
Contact: Program Director, Marty O’Leary
Phone: (406)582-0526
Email: admin@outdoorscience.org
MSU America Reads* America Counts
This program works with and supports area children to achieve and succeed academically
Contact: Program Coordinator, Laurynn Lawson
Phone: (406) 994-6902
Email: msuamericareads@montana.edu
Youth: Justice Issues
Gallatin County Guardian Ad Litem
Advocates for the rights of abused and neglected children in the court system.
Law & Justice Center
615 South 16th Avenue, Room 313
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Co-Director, Nancy Mitchell
Phone: (406) 582-2051
Hearts and Homes
Provides support to foster adoptive, and birth families through training, day care and visitation supervision.
Contact: Director, Joanna Fowler
Phone: (406) 585-8544
Youth: Mentors
Big Brothers, Big sisters of Park County
Enhances the lives of children in Park County through adult relationships.
Contact: Program Coordinator, Ciara Wolfe
Phone: (406)222-1930
Email: cwolfe@bbbsparkcounty.org
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Gallatin County
Enhances the lives of children in Gallatin County through adult relationships.
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Neelie Burman
Phone: (406) 587-1216
Email: neelie.burman@bbbs.org
Child Advancement Project (CAP)/ THRIVE
Provides one on one mentoring to students in Bozeman public schools. Adult mentors supporting students academically, socially, and with enrichment.
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Sarah Stiff
Phone: (406) 587-3840 or (406) 585-7929
Email: thrive@allthrive.org
Youth: Other
Aid to Orphans of Madagascar
Provides support to orphans and children suffering from malnutrition with nutritious food, school supplies, job training, and fostering self-sufficiency among orphanages in Madagascar.
13670 Lone Bear Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Director, Ann De Meij
Phone: (406) 587-3012
E-mail: orphanhelp@gmail.com
Childcare Connections
Provides quality child care resources, referrals, information and training to area childcare providers.
317 E Mendenhall St # C
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Director, Jane Arnsen or Stacy Wesen
Phone: (406) 587-7786
Email: jane@childcareconnections.info or stacy@childcareconnections.info
Youth: Skill Building/Enrichment
Big Sky Youth Empowerment Project, Inc.
Providing at risk youth the opportunities for empowerment through outdoor activity and social and emotional learning experiences.
321 E. Main #406
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Executive Director, Pete MacFadyen
Phone: (406) 539-0399
Email: pete@byep.org
Children’s Museum of Bozeman
Encourages hands-on children’s learning programs.
202 S. Willson Ave
Bozeman MT, 59715
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Susan Denson-Guy
Phone: (406) 522-9087
Email: volunteer@cmbozeman.org
Youth: Special Needs/At Risk
A.W.A.R.E Inc.
Provides assistance to at-risk youth and adults in a residential setting.
1811 W. Koch
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Community Liaison/Service Administrator, Heidi Morse
Phone (406) 587-1181
E-mail: bozemanaware@aware-inc.org
Youth: Youth Development
Bozeman Youth Initiative
Connecting kids to their community in Bozeman, Montana
Contact: Director, Greg Owens
Phone: (406) 580-3695
Gallatin County 4-H
Promotes youth development, fostering competence, commitment, caring and self-assurance.
201 W. Madison STE 300 Belgrade, Mt 59714
Contact: 4-H Agent, Danica Jamison
Phone: (406) 388-3213
Email: djamison@motnana.ed
Miscellaneous: Other
Alcohol and Drug Services of Gallatin County
Provides confidential and caring addiction-focused services though professionally directed outpatient treatment and protection programs.
Contact: Adult Liaison, Kerry Erickson
Phone: (406) 586-5493
Web: www.adsgc.org
Central Asia Institute
Promotes literacy, women’s vocational skills, and awareness of public health and environmental issues through community education programs in mountain regions of Central Asia
PO Box 7209, Bozeman, MT 59771
Contact: Operations Director, Jennifer Sipes
Phone: (406) 585-7841
Email: cai@ikat.org
Galavan
Galavan is Bozeman’s seniors and disabled transportation service; wheel-chair equipped vehicles provide round-trip services.
Contact: Director, Lee Hazelbaker
Phone: (406) 587-2434
Email: galavan@hrdc9.org
Gallatin County Court Services
Promotes the development of local corrections programs that will reduce the impact of crime in our community.
Contact: Corrections Officer, Rochell Modine
Phone: (406) 582-3708
Gallatin County Fairgrounds
Promotes diverse activities, maximizes use of county fairgrounds, and encourages an appreciation of agriculture, thus serving the community interests of Gallatin County.
Contact: Assistant Director, Debbie Holwegner
Phone: (406) 582-3277
Email: fairgrounds@gallatin.gov
KUSM Public Television
Provides public broadcasting programming for the state of Montana
Contact: Program Director, Lisa Titus
Phone: (406) 994-6221
Email: lisa_titus@montanapbs.org
Love INC
A faith based non-profit organization helping a ministry of local churches.
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Jim Good
Phone: (406) 587-3008
Sacks of Belgrade
Promotes and financially supports the Help Center, a 24-hour crisis and counseling referral center, through thrift store sales.
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Rachel Hay
Phone: (406) 388-7526
Email: rachel@sacksthrift.org
Sacks of Bozeman
Promotes and financially supports the Help Center, a 24-hour crisis and counseling referral center, through thrift store sales.
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Rachel Hay
Phone: (406) 587- 7283
Email: rachel@sacksthrift.org
