Volunteer: COPE Simulation
Volunteer to help demonstrate the realities of poverty in our COPE simulation, followed by a debrief and lunch discussion.
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Location
CrossPurpose
3050 Richard Allen Court Denver, CO 80205About this event
Volunteer at CrossPurpose's Headquarters to help us create an immersive experience at our Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE) Simulation event. COPE is an experience that offers a personal connection to the stories and daily realities of the lives of families experiencing poverty in America and in our own backyards.
Please arrive at 8:15am for instructions for a prompt start at 9:00am.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Watch Resource Leader Orientation as a group upon arrival
- Participate as Resource Leaders during COPE Simulation
- Assist in room break down
Other Helpful Details:
- Dress code: Causal
- No previous experience needed
- Snacks and lunch will be provided with vegetarian and gluten-free options.
- See parking details below
Please reach out to Maria Silva Cano at msilva@crosspurpose.org with questions.
Frequently asked questions
Please park in the parking lot north of the CrossPurpose building. The front door is located by the red pillars. See map above.
The Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE) is a simulation that explores the lived experience of poverty firsthand through the eyes of real families. The experiential nature of this training helps organizations and communities more deeply understand the human and systemic impacts of poverty.
We require that individuals be at least 15 years of age to volunteer or participate.
ThinkTank is the creator of COPE and exists to tell the human story of poverty because all people have value and their stories matter. Learn more about ThinkTank on their website: thinktank-inc.org.
For years, many top down or well-intentioned approaches to poverty have left out the wisdom and leadership of those closest to the challenges. Created with the input of individuals with personal experience in poverty, COPE sheds light on these challenges and catalyzes meaningful dialogue and action.