volunteering

As the snow disappears, it's revealing a few surprises—not treasure, but trash… and a whole lot of dog poop.

For people who are new to the Bozeman area, you've no doubt noticed the not always pleasant welcome from old school residents. You have to understand the wild growth and associated problems that have accompanied said growth. Bozeman locals can be a little salty, especially when behind the safety of a keyboard.

Ask locals what their favorite things about Bozeman are, and you'll get vastly different answers. But one of the coolest things you'll notice is that the most simple things, end up being the best things about this rapidly growing town. Somehow we haven't lost the pieces of what made this town great to begin with.

Have you wanted to help the Red Cross but are unable to give blood? No problem. There are other ways to help that are desperately needed.

There are many opportunities to volunteer your time around the Gallatin Valley this season. Here's a list of a few different ways to volunteer.

If you're looking for some volunteer hours without a long term commitment, there's a great opportunity this month to read to area kids with Leap into Literacy.

The first-ever World Cup ice-climbing competition in the U.S. is in Bozeman this weekend, and the Bozeman Ice Festival needs help staging it! Volunteer info here.