Opportunities From: One Albuquerque Volunteers

Volunteer: Sixth Annual Adopt-A-Stop Community Cleanup

Please join us for our Bus Stop Clean Up on Saturday, May 30!

Volunteers will arrive at the Uptown Transit Center (UTC) at 8:30 am to sign in and receive their cleaning kits before we disperse into groups. Four to six groups will be chauffeured and escorted in sun vans to cleanup Central from Girard to Tramway, including the ART stations along that same section of Central.

We will have drivers to transport you to the different stops so you will only need your own transportation to and from the UTC.

We will clean until 12 pm and then head back to UTC for a cold tasty treat afterwards to show you our appreciation!

Organization: ABQ RIDE Adopt-A-Stop

Please join us for our Bus Stop Clean Up on Saturday, May 30!

Volunteers will arrive at the Uptown Transit Center (UTC) at 8:30 am to sign in and receive their cleaning kits before we disperse into groups. Four to six groups will be chauffeured and escorted in sun vans to cleanup Central from Girard to Tramway, including the ART stations along that same section of Central.

We will have drivers to transport you to the different stops so you will only need your own transportation to and from the UTC.

We will clean until 12 pm and then head back to UTC for a cold tasty treat afterwards to show you our appreciation!

Organization: ABQ RIDE Adopt-A-Stop

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 30, 2026

Zip Code: 87110

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Defend Potential by Mentoring (Mentor 2.0 Program) Hybrid

Youth in our community have an abundance of potential - they just need someone in their corner to help them realize it! There are hundreds of kids in New Mexico who are waiting for a mentor who will stand with them and help them ignite their potential!


Big Brothers Big Sisters exists to create positive change in our community by matching youth with adult mentors to build powerful friendships. Volunteers tell us that being a mentor is one of the best experiences that they have ever had. It’s also not as time consuming as they thought it would be.


Our Mentor 2.0 program is tailored for working professionals ages 21+ who hold an associates degree or equivalent work experience (or higher). You will be matched with a high school student at South Valley Academy. Through weekly messages and once-per-month get togethers at the school, you'll help your mentee prepare for high school graduation and develop their college and career readiness!


In the Mentor 2.0 program;

We ask that mentors message their mentees at least once a week (using a secure, online platform) and commit to volunteering for at least a year. You will get together with your mentee once every 4 to 6 weeks at their high school for an evening event that is organized and hosted by BBBS staff. You are not alone in this. Your Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Match Support Specialist and a network of volunteers will be there with resources, opportunities and support.

Interview, training, and a background check will be required.

Please provide phone number and email address so we can confirm your interest. 

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Mexico

Youth in our community have an abundance of potential - they just need someone in their corner to help them realize it! There are hundreds of kids in New Mexico who are waiting for a mentor who will stand with them and help them ignite their potential!


Big Brothers Big Sisters exists to create positive change in our community by matching youth with adult mentors to build powerful friendships. Volunteers tell us that being a mentor is one of the best experiences that they have ever had. It’s also not as time consuming as they thought it would be.


Our Mentor 2.0 program is tailored for working professionals ages 21+ who hold an associates degree or equivalent work experience (or higher). You will be matched with a high school student at South Valley Academy. Through weekly messages and once-per-month get togethers at the school, you'll help your mentee prepare for high school graduation and develop their college and career readiness!


In the Mentor 2.0 program;

We ask that mentors message their mentees at least once a week (using a secure, online platform) and commit to volunteering for at least a year. You will get together with your mentee once every 4 to 6 weeks at their high school for an evening event that is organized and hosted by BBBS staff. You are not alone in this. Your Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Match Support Specialist and a network of volunteers will be there with resources, opportunities and support.

Interview, training, and a background check will be required.

Please provide phone number and email address so we can confirm your interest. 

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Mexico

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87106

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Defend Potential by Mentoring (Community-Based Program)

Youth in our community have an abundance of potential - they just need someone in their corner to help them realize it! There are hundreds of kids in New Mexico who are waiting for a mentor who will stand with them and help them ignite their potential.


Big Brothers Big Sisters exists to create positive change in our community by matching youth with adult mentors to build powerful friendships. Volunteers tell us that being a mentor is one of the best experiences that they have ever had. It’s also not as time consuming as they thought it would be.


In the Community-Based program;

We ask that mentors see their mentees for at least four hours each month and commit to volunteering for at least a year. Outings can be similar to activities that you would do with your friends: Go to the movies, play board games, go out to eat, or just hang out. It’s that simple! You are not alone in this process! Your Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Match Support Specialist and a network of volunteers will be there with resources, opportunities and support.

 Interview, training, and background check will be required.

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Mexico

Youth in our community have an abundance of potential - they just need someone in their corner to help them realize it! There are hundreds of kids in New Mexico who are waiting for a mentor who will stand with them and help them ignite their potential.


Big Brothers Big Sisters exists to create positive change in our community by matching youth with adult mentors to build powerful friendships. Volunteers tell us that being a mentor is one of the best experiences that they have ever had. It’s also not as time consuming as they thought it would be.


In the Community-Based program;

We ask that mentors see their mentees for at least four hours each month and commit to volunteering for at least a year. Outings can be similar to activities that you would do with your friends: Go to the movies, play board games, go out to eat, or just hang out. It’s that simple! You are not alone in this process! Your Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Match Support Specialist and a network of volunteers will be there with resources, opportunities and support.

 Interview, training, and background check will be required.

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Mexico

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87106

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Summer Reading Volunteer 2026 (Los Griegos)



2026 Summer Reading Program Teen Volunteer (Ages 13-18)

Unearth a Story May 30th, 2026 to July 25th, 2026 -- Los Griegos Library

What do SRP volunteers do?

Teen volunteers are a vital part of our summer programming. Volunteers help with all types of work, from signing up participants, to stamping Summer Reading Logs, and handing out weekly prizes. They may also be asked to help with the day-to-day business of the library, as well as contributing their own special skills on an as-needed basis. Volunteers should be prepared to attend a mandatory orientation and to work a minimum of one shift per week for the duration of the library’s Summer Reading Program which runs May 30th through July 25th.

Special events are where our volunteers will really shine. Volunteers may help with offering and/or assisting during arts & crafts or story time programs, helping with setting up and tearing down, and with generating publicity by sharing information about our events. Teen volunteers play an important role at the Library during the busy summer schedule.  

What do I need to become a SRP volunteer?
All volunteers must be able to attend an orientation session in order to be considered for the SRP volunteer program. If you need to discuss other availability, please contact Ms. Celeste at 505-761-4020

City policy requires background checks for anyone aged 13+ before being considered to volunteer for the Library. There is no cost to the applicant. Background checks must clear before volunteers attend orientation in order to volunteer during the program.

All volunteers must complete orientation before Summer Reading Begins!

Los Griegos Library's mandatory
orientation dates are:
Saturday, May 23rd @ 3pm Friday, May 29 @ 4pm

 

Contact Ms. Celeste with questions: 505-761-4020

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Albuquerque Public Library!
We are excited to work with you!

 

Organization: Los Griegos Library



2026 Summer Reading Program Teen Volunteer (Ages 13-18)

Unearth a Story May 30th, 2026 to July 25th, 2026 -- Los Griegos Library

What do SRP volunteers do?

Teen volunteers are a vital part of our summer programming. Volunteers help with all types of work, from signing up participants, to stamping Summer Reading Logs, and handing out weekly prizes. They may also be asked to help with the day-to-day business of the library, as well as contributing their own special skills on an as-needed basis. Volunteers should be prepared to attend a mandatory orientation and to work a minimum of one shift per week for the duration of the library’s Summer Reading Program which runs May 30th through July 25th.

Special events are where our volunteers will really shine. Volunteers may help with offering and/or assisting during arts & crafts or story time programs, helping with setting up and tearing down, and with generating publicity by sharing information about our events. Teen volunteers play an important role at the Library during the busy summer schedule.  

What do I need to become a SRP volunteer?
All volunteers must be able to attend an orientation session in order to be considered for the SRP volunteer program. If you need to discuss other availability, please contact Ms. Celeste at 505-761-4020

City policy requires background checks for anyone aged 13+ before being considered to volunteer for the Library. There is no cost to the applicant. Background checks must clear before volunteers attend orientation in order to volunteer during the program.

All volunteers must complete orientation before Summer Reading Begins!

Los Griegos Library's mandatory
orientation dates are:
Saturday, May 23rd @ 3pm Friday, May 29 @ 4pm

 

Contact Ms. Celeste with questions: 505-761-4020

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Albuquerque Public Library!
We are excited to work with you!

 

Organization: Los Griegos Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87107

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Tony Hillerman Library Volunteer (age:18+)

Description

Thank you for considering volunteering your time at Tony Hillerman in Albuquerque!

Volunteers play an important role in assisting the Library to offer our services to the community on a continuing basis.

Volunteers are selected based upon their qualifications, enthusiasm, and the needs of the Library at any given time.

What are some of the volunteering opportunities?

A sample of volunteer assignments is listed below. Not all opportunities are available at all times. For a full list and descriptions, please contact Tony Hillerman library.

Shelf reader  Book cleaning or repairHolds/Paging slips Special Programs Assistant Book Displays Shelving Decorating

While we appreciate every person who wishes to volunteer at the Library, opportunities are sometimes limited. Please be aware that we may not have a volunteer position available at this time that suits your interests and abilities. If you are accepted as a volunteer, we may ask you to alter your duties to meet the changing needs of the Library. Additionally, if your work is no longer necessary or proves unsatisfactory, you may be released.

What are some of the necessary skills or abilities?

The skills we prefer our volunteers have experience with depends on the assignment. Here is a sample of skills we look for:

Good attention to detail Knowledge of alphabetical order Ability to learn the Dewey Decimal System Ability to match bar code and title Ability to follow oral and written instructions Ability to work independently Ability to ask questions when clarification is needed Ability to become familiar with all sections of the branch

Please note that not all skills are necessary for all volunteer assignments.

Agreement

As a Library volunteer, you agree:

To follow staff directions. To arrive on time and check in with staff upon arrival. To inform the Branch as soon as possible if unable to volunteer during your regular schedule.

The Library agrees:

To provide you with a safe work environment. To provide supervision and training by a member of the Library staff. To address your requests and concerns.

What else do I need?

A criminal background check will be required. City policy requires anyone who wishes to volunteer at the Library to consent to the performance of a background investigation by an outside agency. There is no cost to you.

You will also be asked to complete a short interview with the branch's Volunteer Coordinator.  The shifts below just notify us of your interest.Once you sign up for a shift we will call you to schedule the interview when works best for everyone!


IMPORTANT: Once you have read all of the above or if you have any questions, please contact Sara at 505-291-6264 to discuss opportunities and availability.

Thank you for considering the Library for your volunteer service!

 

Organization: Tony Hillerman Library

Description

Thank you for considering volunteering your time at Tony Hillerman in Albuquerque!

Volunteers play an important role in assisting the Library to offer our services to the community on a continuing basis.

Volunteers are selected based upon their qualifications, enthusiasm, and the needs of the Library at any given time.

What are some of the volunteering opportunities?

A sample of volunteer assignments is listed below. Not all opportunities are available at all times. For a full list and descriptions, please contact Tony Hillerman library.

Shelf reader  Book cleaning or repairHolds/Paging slips Special Programs Assistant Book Displays Shelving Decorating

While we appreciate every person who wishes to volunteer at the Library, opportunities are sometimes limited. Please be aware that we may not have a volunteer position available at this time that suits your interests and abilities. If you are accepted as a volunteer, we may ask you to alter your duties to meet the changing needs of the Library. Additionally, if your work is no longer necessary or proves unsatisfactory, you may be released.

What are some of the necessary skills or abilities?

The skills we prefer our volunteers have experience with depends on the assignment. Here is a sample of skills we look for:

Good attention to detail Knowledge of alphabetical order Ability to learn the Dewey Decimal System Ability to match bar code and title Ability to follow oral and written instructions Ability to work independently Ability to ask questions when clarification is needed Ability to become familiar with all sections of the branch

Please note that not all skills are necessary for all volunteer assignments.

Agreement

As a Library volunteer, you agree:

To follow staff directions. To arrive on time and check in with staff upon arrival. To inform the Branch as soon as possible if unable to volunteer during your regular schedule.

The Library agrees:

To provide you with a safe work environment. To provide supervision and training by a member of the Library staff. To address your requests and concerns.

What else do I need?

A criminal background check will be required. City policy requires anyone who wishes to volunteer at the Library to consent to the performance of a background investigation by an outside agency. There is no cost to you.

You will also be asked to complete a short interview with the branch's Volunteer Coordinator.  The shifts below just notify us of your interest.Once you sign up for a shift we will call you to schedule the interview when works best for everyone!


IMPORTANT: Once you have read all of the above or if you have any questions, please contact Sara at 505-291-6264 to discuss opportunities and availability.

Thank you for considering the Library for your volunteer service!

 

Organization: Tony Hillerman Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87110

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Summer Reading Teen Volunteers 2026 (International District Library)


Unearth A Story! -- May 30th, 2026 to June 13th, 2026 Teen volunteers are a vital part of our summer programming.  Volunteers help with all types of work, from signing up participants, to stamping Summer Reading Logs, and handing out weekly prizes. They may also be asked to help with the day-to-day business of the library, as well as contributing their own special skills on an as-needed basis. Volunteers should be prepared to attend a mandatory orientation and to work a minimum of one shift per week for the duration of the library’s Summer Reading Program which runs May 30st through July 25th.

Contact E. Brooke Holland with any questions:
(505) 768-4970 or eholland@cabq.gov

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Albuquerque Public Library!
We are excited to work with you!

Organization: International District Library


Unearth A Story! -- May 30th, 2026 to June 13th, 2026 Teen volunteers are a vital part of our summer programming.  Volunteers help with all types of work, from signing up participants, to stamping Summer Reading Logs, and handing out weekly prizes. They may also be asked to help with the day-to-day business of the library, as well as contributing their own special skills on an as-needed basis. Volunteers should be prepared to attend a mandatory orientation and to work a minimum of one shift per week for the duration of the library’s Summer Reading Program which runs May 30st through July 25th.

Contact E. Brooke Holland with any questions:
(505) 768-4970 or eholland@cabq.gov

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Albuquerque Public Library!
We are excited to work with you!

Organization: International District Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87108

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Advanced Dog Handling Classes - WEST

This class is for all dog volunteers who have completed their initial training and would like to improve their skills or just need a refresher. Topics covered will include handling fearful dogs, handling high arousal dogs, and handling dogs who bark, growl, or lunge at other dogs.  This class includes discussion, demonstration, and hands-on handling practice. Volunteers are encouraged to take this class more than once, as each session will be different depending on which dogs we work with.

Please email lluoma@cabq.gov if you have any questions about this class.

To be able to respond to this opportunity you have to had gone through the Dog Handling online training, the Hands-On Handling and Shadow Session, and have had uploaded the correct certificates for each of these qualifications. 

Check out the rest of the Trainings list is at www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd/trainings

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

This class is for all dog volunteers who have completed their initial training and would like to improve their skills or just need a refresher. Topics covered will include handling fearful dogs, handling high arousal dogs, and handling dogs who bark, growl, or lunge at other dogs.  This class includes discussion, demonstration, and hands-on handling practice. Volunteers are encouraged to take this class more than once, as each session will be different depending on which dogs we work with.

Please email lluoma@cabq.gov if you have any questions about this class.

To be able to respond to this opportunity you have to had gone through the Dog Handling online training, the Hands-On Handling and Shadow Session, and have had uploaded the correct certificates for each of these qualifications. 

Check out the rest of the Trainings list is at www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd/trainings

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87121

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Advanced Dog Handling Classes - EAST

This class is for all dog volunteers who have completed their initial training and would like to improve their skills or just need a refresher. Topics covered will include handling fearful dogs, handling high arousal dogs, and handling dogs who bark, growl, or lunge at other dogs.  This class includes discussion, demonstration, and hands-on handling practice. Volunteers are encouraged to take this class more than once, as each session will be different depending on which dogs we work with.

Please email lluoma@cabq.gov if you have any questions about this class.

To be able to respond to this opportunity you have to had gone through the Dog Handling online training, the Hands-On Handling and Shadow Session, and have had uploaded the correct certificates for each of these qualifications. 

Check out the rest of the Trainings list is at www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd/trainings

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

This class is for all dog volunteers who have completed their initial training and would like to improve their skills or just need a refresher. Topics covered will include handling fearful dogs, handling high arousal dogs, and handling dogs who bark, growl, or lunge at other dogs.  This class includes discussion, demonstration, and hands-on handling practice. Volunteers are encouraged to take this class more than once, as each session will be different depending on which dogs we work with.

Please email lluoma@cabq.gov if you have any questions about this class.

To be able to respond to this opportunity you have to had gone through the Dog Handling online training, the Hands-On Handling and Shadow Session, and have had uploaded the correct certificates for each of these qualifications. 

Check out the rest of the Trainings list is at www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd/trainings

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Opportunities in Los Lunas & Belen

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Volunteer Opportunities in Los Lunas & Belen

Gentiva Hospice is excited to welcome compassionate individuals from the Los Lunas and Belen communities who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families. We are currently seeking dedicated volunteers to support patients in these outlying areas through a variety of rewarding roles, including:

Pet Therapy Volunteers Hospice Companions Massage Therapy Volunteers Haircare Specialists Music Volunteers Vigil Volunteers Vet-to-Vet Volunteers

Flexible Hours — Your Time Truly Matters
Volunteers typically serve 10–12 hours per month, with scheduling that works around your availability.

No medical experience is required—just kindness, reliability, and a heart for ensuring no one is alone during their final moments.

Gentiva Hospice is an outpatient hospice, providing comfort-focused care wherever a patient calls home, including private residences, nursing homes, and assisted living communities throughout Los Lunas and Belen.

Interested in joining our volunteer team?
Click the link to get started  Volunteers—we can’t wait to hear from you!

Together, we can provide a better way to care.

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

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Volunteer Opportunities in Los Lunas & Belen

Gentiva Hospice is excited to welcome compassionate individuals from the Los Lunas and Belen communities who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families. We are currently seeking dedicated volunteers to support patients in these outlying areas through a variety of rewarding roles, including:

Pet Therapy Volunteers Hospice Companions Massage Therapy Volunteers Haircare Specialists Music Volunteers Vigil Volunteers Vet-to-Vet Volunteers

Flexible Hours — Your Time Truly Matters
Volunteers typically serve 10–12 hours per month, with scheduling that works around your availability.

No medical experience is required—just kindness, reliability, and a heart for ensuring no one is alone during their final moments.

Gentiva Hospice is an outpatient hospice, providing comfort-focused care wherever a patient calls home, including private residences, nursing homes, and assisted living communities throughout Los Lunas and Belen.

Interested in joining our volunteer team?
Click the link to get started  Volunteers—we can’t wait to hear from you!

Together, we can provide a better way to care.

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87109

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Rail Yards Market Family Day 5/17

Join us for Family Day at the Rail Yards Market on Sunday, May 17, 2026! 

This market day is all about togetherness, laughter, and making memories across generations. From kid friendly activities and hands on fun to delicious eats and local finds, Family Day is a chance to slow down, connect, and enjoy the joy of community. Bring the whole crew and be part of a day filled with smiles, play, and shared moments.

Volunteer Roles:
• Bike Valet: keep our families’ bikes safe and sound
• Trash + Recycling Runs: help keep the Yards clean and welcoming
• Packing Up: assist in gathering market items at close
• Pushing Carts: move gear back to the storage pod
• Teardown Crew: sweep, tidy, and help us close the event
• Social Media Content Creator: capture all the fun, laughter, and family moments

Volunteer Perks:
• $5 Market Token to spend on food, drinks, or handmade goods
• Community love and appreciation all day long
• A chance to support a joyful, family centered market day

Volunteer Shift:
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

All ages, backgrounds, and abilities are welcome in our volunteer community.

You will receive a detailed orientation email the Thursday before the event so you feel ready and supported.

Organization: Rail Yards Market

Join us for Family Day at the Rail Yards Market on Sunday, May 17, 2026! 

This market day is all about togetherness, laughter, and making memories across generations. From kid friendly activities and hands on fun to delicious eats and local finds, Family Day is a chance to slow down, connect, and enjoy the joy of community. Bring the whole crew and be part of a day filled with smiles, play, and shared moments.

Volunteer Roles:
• Bike Valet: keep our families’ bikes safe and sound
• Trash + Recycling Runs: help keep the Yards clean and welcoming
• Packing Up: assist in gathering market items at close
• Pushing Carts: move gear back to the storage pod
• Teardown Crew: sweep, tidy, and help us close the event
• Social Media Content Creator: capture all the fun, laughter, and family moments

Volunteer Perks:
• $5 Market Token to spend on food, drinks, or handmade goods
• Community love and appreciation all day long
• A chance to support a joyful, family centered market day

Volunteer Shift:
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

All ages, backgrounds, and abilities are welcome in our volunteer community.

You will receive a detailed orientation email the Thursday before the event so you feel ready and supported.

Organization: Rail Yards Market

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87102

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Rail Yards Market Seeds and Starts Day 5/10

READY, SET, GROW Join us for Seeds and Starts Day at the Rail Yards Market on Sunday, May 10, 2026! 

The Rail Yards Market is your go to spot for all things growing and glowing. From vibrant starter plants and heirloom seeds to fresh spring produce and blooms perfect for mom, this is the day to dig into the season. Meet local growers, learn what thrives in our high desert climate, and bring home the beginnings of your garden dreams.

Volunteer Roles:
• Bike Valet: keep our gardeners’ bikes safe and sound
• Trash + Recycling Runs: help keep the Yards fresh and clean
• Packing Up: assist in gathering market items at close
• Pushing Carts: move gear back to the storage pod
• Teardown Crew: sweep, tidy, and help us close the event
• Social Media Content Creator: capture all the blooms, plants, and happy market moments

Volunteer Perks:
• $5 Market Token to spend on food, plants, or handmade goods
• Community love and appreciation all day long
• A chance to be part of Burque’s growing season magic

Volunteer Shift:
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Whether you are planting your first seeds or growing your tenth garden, all ages, backgrounds, and abilities are welcome in our volunteer community.

You will receive a detailed orientation email the Thursday before the event so you feel ready and supported.

Organization: Rail Yards Market

READY, SET, GROW Join us for Seeds and Starts Day at the Rail Yards Market on Sunday, May 10, 2026! 

The Rail Yards Market is your go to spot for all things growing and glowing. From vibrant starter plants and heirloom seeds to fresh spring produce and blooms perfect for mom, this is the day to dig into the season. Meet local growers, learn what thrives in our high desert climate, and bring home the beginnings of your garden dreams.

Volunteer Roles:
• Bike Valet: keep our gardeners’ bikes safe and sound
• Trash + Recycling Runs: help keep the Yards fresh and clean
• Packing Up: assist in gathering market items at close
• Pushing Carts: move gear back to the storage pod
• Teardown Crew: sweep, tidy, and help us close the event
• Social Media Content Creator: capture all the blooms, plants, and happy market moments

Volunteer Perks:
• $5 Market Token to spend on food, plants, or handmade goods
• Community love and appreciation all day long
• A chance to be part of Burque’s growing season magic

Volunteer Shift:
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Whether you are planting your first seeds or growing your tenth garden, all ages, backgrounds, and abilities are welcome in our volunteer community.

You will receive a detailed orientation email the Thursday before the event so you feel ready and supported.

Organization: Rail Yards Market

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87102

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: World Refugee 2026 Stage Guides

Day: Saturday, June 20th, 2026

Time of Arrival: 3:00 PM

Meet at the Albuquerque Convention Center Hall 3

*Underground Parking is free from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Upon arrival, volunteers will receive training and preparation for the event. 

Event End Time: 8:00 PM

Clean Up: Volunteers will help clean up between 7:45 PM to 8:30 PM

Sign in:  All the Volunteers to check in upon arrival


STAGE GUIDES (4 volunteers needed)

Roles: 

Coordinate the run of show for speakers and performers 

Coordinate stage entry and exits

Assist in stage cleanup if needed

Stations: 

Albuquerque Convention Center Hall 3 - Stage


Organization: Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs

Day: Saturday, June 20th, 2026

Time of Arrival: 3:00 PM

Meet at the Albuquerque Convention Center Hall 3

*Underground Parking is free from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Upon arrival, volunteers will receive training and preparation for the event. 

Event End Time: 8:00 PM

Clean Up: Volunteers will help clean up between 7:45 PM to 8:30 PM

Sign in:  All the Volunteers to check in upon arrival


STAGE GUIDES (4 volunteers needed)

Roles: 

Coordinate the run of show for speakers and performers 

Coordinate stage entry and exits

Assist in stage cleanup if needed

Stations: 

Albuquerque Convention Center Hall 3 - Stage


Organization: Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 20, 2026

Zip Code: 87102

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: World Refugee Day Vendor Guides

Day: Saturday, June 20th, 2026

Time of Arrival: 3:00 PM

Meet at the Albuquerque Convention Center Hall 3

*Underground Parking is free from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Upon arrival, volunteers will receive training and preparation for the event. 

Event End Time: 8:00 PM

Clean Up: Volunteers will help clean up between 7:45 PM to 8:30 PM

Sign in:  All the Volunteers to check in upon arrival


VENDOR GUIDES (Opening): (4 volunteers needed)

Roles: 

Receive and guide vendors as they park, and assist with setting up vendor materials.

Inform guests about food and drink options. 

Stations: 

Hall 3 - Albuquerque  Convention Center


VENDOR GUIDES (Closing) (4 volunteers needed)

Roles: 

Guide vendors as they depart and assist in the teardown/cleanup of vendor materials.

Inform guests about food and drink options. 

Stations: 

Hall 3 - Albuquerque Convention Center

Organization: Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs

Day: Saturday, June 20th, 2026

Time of Arrival: 3:00 PM

Meet at the Albuquerque Convention Center Hall 3

*Underground Parking is free from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Upon arrival, volunteers will receive training and preparation for the event. 

Event End Time: 8:00 PM

Clean Up: Volunteers will help clean up between 7:45 PM to 8:30 PM

Sign in:  All the Volunteers to check in upon arrival


VENDOR GUIDES (Opening): (4 volunteers needed)

Roles: 

Receive and guide vendors as they park, and assist with setting up vendor materials.

Inform guests about food and drink options. 

Stations: 

Hall 3 - Albuquerque  Convention Center


VENDOR GUIDES (Closing) (4 volunteers needed)

Roles: 

Guide vendors as they depart and assist in the teardown/cleanup of vendor materials.

Inform guests about food and drink options. 

Stations: 

Hall 3 - Albuquerque Convention Center

Organization: Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 20, 2026

Zip Code: 87102

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: World Refugee Day 2026 Volunteers for the Food and Water Stations

Day: Saturday, June 20th, 2026

Time of Arrival: 3:00 PM

Meet at the Albuquerque Convention Center Hall 3

*Underground Parking is free from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Upon arrival, volunteers will receive training and preparation for the event. 

Event End Time: 8:00 PM

Clean Up: Volunteers will help clean up between 7:45 PM to 8:30 PM

Sign in:  All the Volunteers to check in upon arrival


WATER AND FOOD STATION ATTENDANTS (4 volunteers needed)

Roles: 

Attend to the effectiveness and hygiene of the water station.  

Assist guests with hydration 

Stations: 

Albuquerque Convention Center Hall 3


Organization: Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs

Day: Saturday, June 20th, 2026

Time of Arrival: 3:00 PM

Meet at the Albuquerque Convention Center Hall 3

*Underground Parking is free from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Upon arrival, volunteers will receive training and preparation for the event. 

Event End Time: 8:00 PM

Clean Up: Volunteers will help clean up between 7:45 PM to 8:30 PM

Sign in:  All the Volunteers to check in upon arrival


WATER AND FOOD STATION ATTENDANTS (4 volunteers needed)

Roles: 

Attend to the effectiveness and hygiene of the water station.  

Assist guests with hydration 

Stations: 

Albuquerque Convention Center Hall 3


Organization: Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 20, 2026

Zip Code: 87102

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: World Refugee Day 2026-Greeters/Hospitality Volunteers

Day: Saturday, June 20th, 2026

Time of Arrival: 3:00 PM

Meet at the Albuquerque Convention Center Hall 3

*Underground Parking is free from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Upon arrival, volunteers will receive training and preparation for the event. 

Event End Time: 8:00 PM

Clean Up: Volunteers will help clean up between 7:45 PM to 8:30 PM

Sign in:  All the Volunteers to check in upon arrival




Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities


GREETERS/HOSPITALITY  (4 volunteers needed)

Roles: 

Receive and welcome people as they attend. 

Give directions at the event (Restrooms, Food, Events, Parking, etc.) 

Answer guest questions to the best of their ability 

Stations: 

Around Hall 3 - Albuquerque Convention Center, where there is an influx of people. Presumably, these will be by the parking entrances by the stairs and the entrances to the left and right of the main stage. People will be coming from multiple direc

Organization: Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs

Day: Saturday, June 20th, 2026

Time of Arrival: 3:00 PM

Meet at the Albuquerque Convention Center Hall 3

*Underground Parking is free from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Upon arrival, volunteers will receive training and preparation for the event. 

Event End Time: 8:00 PM

Clean Up: Volunteers will help clean up between 7:45 PM to 8:30 PM

Sign in:  All the Volunteers to check in upon arrival




Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities


GREETERS/HOSPITALITY  (4 volunteers needed)

Roles: 

Receive and welcome people as they attend. 

Give directions at the event (Restrooms, Food, Events, Parking, etc.) 

Answer guest questions to the best of their ability 

Stations: 

Around Hall 3 - Albuquerque Convention Center, where there is an influx of people. Presumably, these will be by the parking entrances by the stairs and the entrances to the left and right of the main stage. People will be coming from multiple direc

Organization: Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 20, 2026

Zip Code: 87102

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: CASA - Food Prep

The Department of Senior Affairs, Nutrition Division is in need of volunteers to help our team prepare and distribute hot meals to seniors across Albuquerque every day from our central kitchen and other meal sites across the city of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County.

We are seeking one-time or ongoing volunteers to assist us on weekdays from 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Volunteers may assist in:

Washing dishes, Cleaning floors, Wiping down prep tables, Stocking shelves, Labeling storage containers, Documenting temperatures for safety purposes  Assisting city employees in preparing food.

Together, we can provide meals with care and compassion, helping our community thrive while embracing aging.

Click ‘Respond’ to sign-up!


Thank you for your consideration



Organization: Senior Affairs, Volunteers In Action (VIA)

The Department of Senior Affairs, Nutrition Division is in need of volunteers to help our team prepare and distribute hot meals to seniors across Albuquerque every day from our central kitchen and other meal sites across the city of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County.

We are seeking one-time or ongoing volunteers to assist us on weekdays from 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Volunteers may assist in:

Washing dishes, Cleaning floors, Wiping down prep tables, Stocking shelves, Labeling storage containers, Documenting temperatures for safety purposes  Assisting city employees in preparing food.

Together, we can provide meals with care and compassion, helping our community thrive while embracing aging.

Click ‘Respond’ to sign-up!


Thank you for your consideration



Organization: Senior Affairs, Volunteers In Action (VIA)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87102

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: May Pet Food Delivery

Join the PETS Initiative: Help Seniors and Their Pets Thrive Together! 

The Department of Senior Affairs (DSA), in partnership with the Animal Welfare Department, launched the PETS (Pets & Elderly Together Succeed) Initiative—and we need volunteers like YOU to make a real difference in our community!

Many seniors rely on their beloved pets for companionship, comfort, and joy. With your help, we can ensure they have the support they need to care for their furry family members.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Deliver Pet Food: Pick up food supplies from the Eastside Animal Welfare Department and deliver them to the Senior Affairs Transportation Office.

Organize Supplies: Sort and organize pet food bags by delivery routes to prepare for distribution.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift boxes of pet food weighing up to 100 lbs.

Your time and effort will go a long way in helping seniors and their pets stay healthy, happy, and together.

Click ‘Respond’ to Get Involved Today!



Thank you!

 

Organization: Senior Affairs, Volunteers In Action (VIA)

Join the PETS Initiative: Help Seniors and Their Pets Thrive Together! 

The Department of Senior Affairs (DSA), in partnership with the Animal Welfare Department, launched the PETS (Pets & Elderly Together Succeed) Initiative—and we need volunteers like YOU to make a real difference in our community!

Many seniors rely on their beloved pets for companionship, comfort, and joy. With your help, we can ensure they have the support they need to care for their furry family members.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Deliver Pet Food: Pick up food supplies from the Eastside Animal Welfare Department and deliver them to the Senior Affairs Transportation Office.

Organize Supplies: Sort and organize pet food bags by delivery routes to prepare for distribution.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift boxes of pet food weighing up to 100 lbs.

Your time and effort will go a long way in helping seniors and their pets stay healthy, happy, and together.

Click ‘Respond’ to Get Involved Today!



Thank you!

 

Organization: Senior Affairs, Volunteers In Action (VIA)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 15, 2026

Zip Code: 87102

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: July- Pet Food Delivery

Join the PETS Initiative: Help Seniors and Their Pets Thrive Together! 


The Department of Senior Affairs (DSA), in partnership with the Animal Welfare Department, launched the PETS (Pets & Elderly Together Succeed) Initiative—and we need volunteers like YOU to make a real difference in our community!

Many seniors rely on their beloved pets for companionship, comfort, and joy. With your help, we can ensure they have the support they need to care for their furry family members.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Deliver Pet Food: Pick up food supplies from the Eastside Animal Welfare Department and deliver them to the Senior Affairs Transportation Office.

Organize Supplies: Sort and organize pet food bags by delivery routes to prepare for distribution.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift boxes of pet food weighing up to 100 lbs.

Your time and effort will go a long way in helping seniors and their pets stay healthy, happy, and together.

Click ‘Respond’ to Get Involved Today!




Thank you!

 

Organization: Senior Affairs, Volunteers In Action (VIA)

Join the PETS Initiative: Help Seniors and Their Pets Thrive Together! 


The Department of Senior Affairs (DSA), in partnership with the Animal Welfare Department, launched the PETS (Pets & Elderly Together Succeed) Initiative—and we need volunteers like YOU to make a real difference in our community!

Many seniors rely on their beloved pets for companionship, comfort, and joy. With your help, we can ensure they have the support they need to care for their furry family members.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Deliver Pet Food: Pick up food supplies from the Eastside Animal Welfare Department and deliver them to the Senior Affairs Transportation Office.

Organize Supplies: Sort and organize pet food bags by delivery routes to prepare for distribution.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift boxes of pet food weighing up to 100 lbs.

Your time and effort will go a long way in helping seniors and their pets stay healthy, happy, and together.

Click ‘Respond’ to Get Involved Today!




Thank you!

 

Organization: Senior Affairs, Volunteers In Action (VIA)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jul 17, 2026

Zip Code: 87102

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: June - Pet Food Delivery

Join the PETS Initiative: Help Seniors and Their Pets Thrive Together! 


The Department of Senior Affairs (DSA), in partnership with the Animal Welfare Department, launched the PETS (Pets & Elderly Together Succeed) Initiative—and we need volunteers like YOU to make a real difference in our community!

Many seniors rely on their beloved pets for companionship, comfort, and joy. With your help, we can ensure they have the support they need to care for their furry family members.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Deliver Pet Food: Pick up food supplies from the Eastside Animal Welfare Department and deliver them to the Senior Affairs Transportation Office.

Organize Supplies: Sort and organize pet food bags by delivery routes to prepare for distribution.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift boxes of pet food weighing up to 100 lbs.

Your time and effort will go a long way in helping seniors and their pets stay healthy, happy, and together.

Click ‘Respond’ to Get Involved Today!



Thank you!

 

Organization: Senior Affairs, Volunteers In Action (VIA)

Join the PETS Initiative: Help Seniors and Their Pets Thrive Together! 


The Department of Senior Affairs (DSA), in partnership with the Animal Welfare Department, launched the PETS (Pets & Elderly Together Succeed) Initiative—and we need volunteers like YOU to make a real difference in our community!

Many seniors rely on their beloved pets for companionship, comfort, and joy. With your help, we can ensure they have the support they need to care for their furry family members.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Deliver Pet Food: Pick up food supplies from the Eastside Animal Welfare Department and deliver them to the Senior Affairs Transportation Office.

Organize Supplies: Sort and organize pet food bags by delivery routes to prepare for distribution.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift boxes of pet food weighing up to 100 lbs.

Your time and effort will go a long way in helping seniors and their pets stay healthy, happy, and together.

Click ‘Respond’ to Get Involved Today!



Thank you!

 

Organization: Senior Affairs, Volunteers In Action (VIA)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 18, 2026

Zip Code: 87102

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: December- Pet Food Delivery

Join the PETS Initiative: Help Seniors and Their Pets Thrive Together! 


The Department of Senior Affairs (DSA), in partnership with the Animal Welfare Department, launched the PETS (Pets & Elderly Together Succeed) Initiative—and we need volunteers like YOU to make a real difference in our community!

Many seniors rely on their beloved pets for companionship, comfort, and joy. With your help, we can ensure they have the support they need to care for their furry family members.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Deliver Pet Food: Pick up food supplies from the Eastside Animal Welfare Department and deliver them to the Senior Affairs Transportation Office.

Organize Supplies: Sort and organize pet food bags by delivery routes to prepare for distribution.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift boxes of pet food weighing up to 100 lbs.

Your time and effort will go a long way in helping seniors and their pets stay healthy, happy, and together.

Click ‘Respond’ to Get Involved Today!


Thank you!

 

Organization: Senior Affairs, Volunteers In Action (VIA)

Join the PETS Initiative: Help Seniors and Their Pets Thrive Together! 


The Department of Senior Affairs (DSA), in partnership with the Animal Welfare Department, launched the PETS (Pets & Elderly Together Succeed) Initiative—and we need volunteers like YOU to make a real difference in our community!

Many seniors rely on their beloved pets for companionship, comfort, and joy. With your help, we can ensure they have the support they need to care for their furry family members.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Deliver Pet Food: Pick up food supplies from the Eastside Animal Welfare Department and deliver them to the Senior Affairs Transportation Office.

Organize Supplies: Sort and organize pet food bags by delivery routes to prepare for distribution.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift boxes of pet food weighing up to 100 lbs.

Your time and effort will go a long way in helping seniors and their pets stay healthy, happy, and together.

Click ‘Respond’ to Get Involved Today!


Thank you!

 

Organization: Senior Affairs, Volunteers In Action (VIA)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 11, 2026

Zip Code: 87102

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteers Needed for Senior Picnic Day!

We’re looking for friendly, caring volunteers to help make our upcoming Senior Picnic Day a joyful and memorable event!

Volunteer roles may include:
• Helping set up and decorate
• Serving food and drinks
• Assisting seniors with seating and activities
• Running the Popcorn, Cotton Candy and Snow cone machine
• Helping with cleanup

No special experience needed—just a positive attitude and a willingness to help!

Organization: Senior Affairs, Volunteers In Action (VIA)

We’re looking for friendly, caring volunteers to help make our upcoming Senior Picnic Day a joyful and memorable event!

Volunteer roles may include:
• Helping set up and decorate
• Serving food and drinks
• Assisting seniors with seating and activities
• Running the Popcorn, Cotton Candy and Snow cone machine
• Helping with cleanup

No special experience needed—just a positive attitude and a willingness to help!

Organization: Senior Affairs, Volunteers In Action (VIA)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jul 17, 2026

Zip Code: 87102

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: 2026 Summer Reading Orientation East Mountain Library

2026 Summer Reading Program Teen Volunteer (Ages 13-18)
Unearth A Story! -- May 30th, 2026 to June 13th, 2026 East Mountain Public Library


 

What do SRP volunteers do?

Teen volunteers are a vital part of our summer programming.  Volunteers help with all types of work, from signing up participants, to stamping Summer Reading Logs, and handing out weekly prizes. They may also be asked to help with the day-to-day business of the library, as well as contributing their own special skills on an as-needed basis. Volunteers should be prepared to attend a mandatory orientation and to work a minimum of one shift per week for the duration of the library’s Summer Reading Program which runs May 30st through July 25th.

Special events are where our volunteers will really shine.  Volunteers may help with offering and/or assisting during arts & crafts or story time programs, helping with setting up and tearing down, and with generating publicity by sharing information about our events. Teen volunteers play an important role at the Library during the busy summer schedule.

What do I need to become a SRP volunteer?

All volunteers must be able to attend an orientation session in order to be considered for the SRP volunteer program. I have 2 dates and times currently available: 

Tuesday May 26th at 4pm (takes about 1 hour)

Friday May 29th at 4pm (takes about 1 hour)

If you cannot attend the orientation date, please contact Mr. Chris at (505)281-8508.

Important:

City policy requires background checks for anyone aged 13+ before being considered to volunteer for the Library. There is no cost to the applicant. Background checks must clear before volunteers attend orientation in order to volunteer during the program.

Your background check must be approved before you can sign up for a shift.

Contact Mr. Chris with any questions:
(505)281-8508 or cwarner@cabq.gov

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Albuquerque Public Library!
We are excited to work with you!

Organization: East Mountain Library

2026 Summer Reading Program Teen Volunteer (Ages 13-18)
Unearth A Story! -- May 30th, 2026 to June 13th, 2026 East Mountain Public Library


 

What do SRP volunteers do?

Teen volunteers are a vital part of our summer programming.  Volunteers help with all types of work, from signing up participants, to stamping Summer Reading Logs, and handing out weekly prizes. They may also be asked to help with the day-to-day business of the library, as well as contributing their own special skills on an as-needed basis. Volunteers should be prepared to attend a mandatory orientation and to work a minimum of one shift per week for the duration of the library’s Summer Reading Program which runs May 30st through July 25th.

Special events are where our volunteers will really shine.  Volunteers may help with offering and/or assisting during arts & crafts or story time programs, helping with setting up and tearing down, and with generating publicity by sharing information about our events. Teen volunteers play an important role at the Library during the busy summer schedule.

What do I need to become a SRP volunteer?

All volunteers must be able to attend an orientation session in order to be considered for the SRP volunteer program. I have 2 dates and times currently available: 

Tuesday May 26th at 4pm (takes about 1 hour)

Friday May 29th at 4pm (takes about 1 hour)

If you cannot attend the orientation date, please contact Mr. Chris at (505)281-8508.

Important:

City policy requires background checks for anyone aged 13+ before being considered to volunteer for the Library. There is no cost to the applicant. Background checks must clear before volunteers attend orientation in order to volunteer during the program.

Your background check must be approved before you can sign up for a shift.

Contact Mr. Chris with any questions:
(505)281-8508 or cwarner@cabq.gov

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Albuquerque Public Library!
We are excited to work with you!

Organization: East Mountain Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: May 26, 2026 through May 29, 2026

Zip Code: 87059

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Offsite Adoptions Counselor

Position Summary: This position is for volunteers who would like to assist with offsite adoption events. You will be joining a member of the AWD staff and assisting with all of the components of an offsite adoption event. This position includes care of the dogs while offsite, giving counseling to potential adopters, and completing offsite adoption paperwork. Offsite adoption events are typically on weekends and last for several hours. Adoption counseling training and training to complete adoption paperwork will be provided.

Major Job Duties: Select dogs to travel to offsite events. Care for dogs while offsite (walking, giving water/food, cleaning up after, etc.). Counsel potential adopters for best adoption fit. Answer questions pertaining to adoptions and the animal welfare facility.  Complete offsite adoption paperwork and return to main facility. Accept donations to animal welfare and relay those donations to the proper storage (i.e. Monetary donations vs supply donations).

Minor Duties: Clean offsite adoption van and restock care supplies. Restock offsite adoption paperwork. Report any problems with offsite van or equipment.

Physical Requirements: Able to lift at least 20lbs. Stand and walk for long periods. Bending and stretching. Walking dogs can cause arms to be twisted and pulled suddenly.

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Position Summary: This position is for volunteers who would like to assist with offsite adoption events. You will be joining a member of the AWD staff and assisting with all of the components of an offsite adoption event. This position includes care of the dogs while offsite, giving counseling to potential adopters, and completing offsite adoption paperwork. Offsite adoption events are typically on weekends and last for several hours. Adoption counseling training and training to complete adoption paperwork will be provided.

Major Job Duties: Select dogs to travel to offsite events. Care for dogs while offsite (walking, giving water/food, cleaning up after, etc.). Counsel potential adopters for best adoption fit. Answer questions pertaining to adoptions and the animal welfare facility.  Complete offsite adoption paperwork and return to main facility. Accept donations to animal welfare and relay those donations to the proper storage (i.e. Monetary donations vs supply donations).

Minor Duties: Clean offsite adoption van and restock care supplies. Restock offsite adoption paperwork. Report any problems with offsite van or equipment.

Physical Requirements: Able to lift at least 20lbs. Stand and walk for long periods. Bending and stretching. Walking dogs can cause arms to be twisted and pulled suddenly.

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Development Committee

The Volunteer Development Committee is a group of Animal Welfare volunteers who are committed to the recruitment, development, and retention of Animal Welfare volunteers. This opportunity is for those who are interested in this mission and the activities that are associated with the group.

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

The Volunteer Development Committee is a group of Animal Welfare volunteers who are committed to the recruitment, development, and retention of Animal Welfare volunteers. This opportunity is for those who are interested in this mission and the activities that are associated with the group.

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Development Commitee PR Team Activities

Designated for members of the Volunteer Development Committee PR Team that are participating in activities to log those activity hours.  Can be used when activities are done away from facility.

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Designated for members of the Volunteer Development Committee PR Team that are participating in activities to log those activity hours.  Can be used when activities are done away from facility.

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Shadow Volunteer-Dogs

Position Summary: This volunteer role is designed for experienced Animal Welfare volunteers who are willing to lead a Shadow Session as part of the onboarding process for new volunteers. The Shadow Session lasts 1–2 hours and takes place on a predetermined date and time. During this session, you will guide a new volunteer through a typical shift in one of the designated areas: general population cats, general population dogs, exotics, surgery recovery, or clinic. Your role is to provide insight, answer questions, and help new volunteers feel confident and prepared in their responsibilities.

Major Job Duties: New volunteers will be assigned to you to complete their Shadow Session in the area that you also volunteer (ex: Senior dog walking volunteer will complete Shadow Session with new dog walking volunteer). During your session, you will cover check-in, where to get supplies, where the pets are located, how to use information white boards, how to read kennel cards for pertinent information (ex: available date), where pets can/can’t be taken, and any other topics you think are pertinent all the way up to check-out. Once the Shadow Session has been completed with you, refer new volunteer to CE team for badge and completion sticker(s). If there was an email chain to set up the Shadow Session, send reply via that email chain to indicate that new volunteer has completed Shadow Session.

With this position, you can choose to have new volunteers complete their Shadow Session with you and continue with you as their mentor. You can also choose not to continue as the new volunteer’s mentor or and they will be assigned to one. * If you wish to participate as a volunteer mentor and shadow volunteer, please sign up for both opportunities. See job description for Shadow Volunteer. *

Please include in the notes of your response if you are available for the East or West facility and when you are available. 

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Position Summary: This volunteer role is designed for experienced Animal Welfare volunteers who are willing to lead a Shadow Session as part of the onboarding process for new volunteers. The Shadow Session lasts 1–2 hours and takes place on a predetermined date and time. During this session, you will guide a new volunteer through a typical shift in one of the designated areas: general population cats, general population dogs, exotics, surgery recovery, or clinic. Your role is to provide insight, answer questions, and help new volunteers feel confident and prepared in their responsibilities.

Major Job Duties: New volunteers will be assigned to you to complete their Shadow Session in the area that you also volunteer (ex: Senior dog walking volunteer will complete Shadow Session with new dog walking volunteer). During your session, you will cover check-in, where to get supplies, where the pets are located, how to use information white boards, how to read kennel cards for pertinent information (ex: available date), where pets can/can’t be taken, and any other topics you think are pertinent all the way up to check-out. Once the Shadow Session has been completed with you, refer new volunteer to CE team for badge and completion sticker(s). If there was an email chain to set up the Shadow Session, send reply via that email chain to indicate that new volunteer has completed Shadow Session.

With this position, you can choose to have new volunteers complete their Shadow Session with you and continue with you as their mentor. You can also choose not to continue as the new volunteer’s mentor or and they will be assigned to one. * If you wish to participate as a volunteer mentor and shadow volunteer, please sign up for both opportunities. See job description for Shadow Volunteer. *

Please include in the notes of your response if you are available for the East or West facility and when you are available. 

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Shadow Volunteer-Cats

Position Summary: This volunteer role is designed for experienced Animal Welfare volunteers who are willing to lead a Shadow Session as part of the onboarding process for new volunteers. The Shadow Session lasts 1–2 hours and takes place on a predetermined date and time. During this session, you will guide a new volunteer through a typical shift in one of the designated areas: general population cats, general population dogs, exotics, surgery recovery, or clinic. Your role is to provide insight, answer questions, and help new volunteers feel confident and prepared in their responsibilities.

Major Job Duties: New volunteers will be assigned to you to complete their Shadow Session in the area that you also volunteer (ex: Senior dog walking volunteer will complete Shadow Session with new dog walking volunteer). During your session, you will cover check-in, where to get supplies, where the pets are located, how to use information white boards, how to read kennel cards for pertinent information (ex: available date), where pets can/can’t be taken, and any other topics you think are pertinent all the way up to check-out. Once the Shadow Session has been completed with you, refer new volunteer to CE team for badge and completion sticker(s). If there was an email chain to set up the Shadow Session, send reply via that email chain to indicate that new volunteer has completed Shadow Session.

With this position, you can choose to have new volunteers complete their Shadow Session with you and continue with you as their mentor. You can also choose not to continue as the new volunteer’s mentor, and they will be assigned to one. * If you wish to participate as a volunteer mentor and shadow volunteer, please sign up for both opportunities. See job description for Shadow Volunteer. *

Please include in the notes of your response if you are available for the East or West facility and when you are available. 

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Position Summary: This volunteer role is designed for experienced Animal Welfare volunteers who are willing to lead a Shadow Session as part of the onboarding process for new volunteers. The Shadow Session lasts 1–2 hours and takes place on a predetermined date and time. During this session, you will guide a new volunteer through a typical shift in one of the designated areas: general population cats, general population dogs, exotics, surgery recovery, or clinic. Your role is to provide insight, answer questions, and help new volunteers feel confident and prepared in their responsibilities.

Major Job Duties: New volunteers will be assigned to you to complete their Shadow Session in the area that you also volunteer (ex: Senior dog walking volunteer will complete Shadow Session with new dog walking volunteer). During your session, you will cover check-in, where to get supplies, where the pets are located, how to use information white boards, how to read kennel cards for pertinent information (ex: available date), where pets can/can’t be taken, and any other topics you think are pertinent all the way up to check-out. Once the Shadow Session has been completed with you, refer new volunteer to CE team for badge and completion sticker(s). If there was an email chain to set up the Shadow Session, send reply via that email chain to indicate that new volunteer has completed Shadow Session.

With this position, you can choose to have new volunteers complete their Shadow Session with you and continue with you as their mentor. You can also choose not to continue as the new volunteer’s mentor, and they will be assigned to one. * If you wish to participate as a volunteer mentor and shadow volunteer, please sign up for both opportunities. See job description for Shadow Volunteer. *

Please include in the notes of your response if you are available for the East or West facility and when you are available. 

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Schedule an Exotics Handling Orientation

Sometimes, city shelters end up with exotic animals that need a place to stay. These animals might come in for all sorts of reasons, and since they need special care, the shelters have to be ready to handle them. That’s where volunteers come in—they’re crucial for helping out with these unique pets.

Volunteers play a big role in providing the extra attention and care these animals need. Whether it’s feeding them, cleaning their habitats, or just spending time with them, every bit of help makes a huge difference. If you’re interested in getting involved, this Exotics Handling Orientation is a great way to support the shelter and learn more about these fascinating animals.

In this session, we’ll dive into the care of exotic animals at our two different shelters. Over on the Eastside, you'll get to know all about a variety of exotic pets and where they’re kept. We’ll cover things like access codes, what materials you’ll need, and other important details. On the Westside, it’s all about farm animals. We’ll go through how these animals are housed and what you need to know to take care of them. You’ll also get the scoop on security codes and supplies. This session is all about making sure you’re up to speed with everything you need to know for both types of animals.

When you respond to this opportunity the Community Engagement team will get an email notification with your request and coordinate with a Senior Volunteer or the appropriate staff member to schedule a time for your session that works with your availability. Stay alert to your emails so communication doesn't get lost and you can continue on your journey to complete the qualifications needed to finally schedule some time to volunteer with the cats at the shelter and respond to Exotics care opportunity shifts. 

If you haven't, please determine on your profile your availability. You can do so by clicking on the circle menu with your initials at the top right of this page and then choose the "Edit profile" option. When the page loads you will find the availability section on the right side when you scroll down, right under the "Change Password" section. Just check the boxes on days and times you are available to volunteer. This setting will give our Volunteer Coordinator a better idea when they start looking for your session. These checkboxes can be changed at any time. You can also leave notes on your availability when you RESPOND to this opportunity in the "Additional notes" field.

After completing your shadowing session remember to request your Exotics Sticker that goes on your badge. You can also request your Volunteer Badge if you still don't have it.

Do you want to learn more about other trainings? For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

 

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Sometimes, city shelters end up with exotic animals that need a place to stay. These animals might come in for all sorts of reasons, and since they need special care, the shelters have to be ready to handle them. That’s where volunteers come in—they’re crucial for helping out with these unique pets.

Volunteers play a big role in providing the extra attention and care these animals need. Whether it’s feeding them, cleaning their habitats, or just spending time with them, every bit of help makes a huge difference. If you’re interested in getting involved, this Exotics Handling Orientation is a great way to support the shelter and learn more about these fascinating animals.

In this session, we’ll dive into the care of exotic animals at our two different shelters. Over on the Eastside, you'll get to know all about a variety of exotic pets and where they’re kept. We’ll cover things like access codes, what materials you’ll need, and other important details. On the Westside, it’s all about farm animals. We’ll go through how these animals are housed and what you need to know to take care of them. You’ll also get the scoop on security codes and supplies. This session is all about making sure you’re up to speed with everything you need to know for both types of animals.

When you respond to this opportunity the Community Engagement team will get an email notification with your request and coordinate with a Senior Volunteer or the appropriate staff member to schedule a time for your session that works with your availability. Stay alert to your emails so communication doesn't get lost and you can continue on your journey to complete the qualifications needed to finally schedule some time to volunteer with the cats at the shelter and respond to Exotics care opportunity shifts. 

If you haven't, please determine on your profile your availability. You can do so by clicking on the circle menu with your initials at the top right of this page and then choose the "Edit profile" option. When the page loads you will find the availability section on the right side when you scroll down, right under the "Change Password" section. Just check the boxes on days and times you are available to volunteer. This setting will give our Volunteer Coordinator a better idea when they start looking for your session. These checkboxes can be changed at any time. You can also leave notes on your availability when you RESPOND to this opportunity in the "Additional notes" field.

After completing your shadowing session remember to request your Exotics Sticker that goes on your badge. You can also request your Volunteer Badge if you still don't have it.

Do you want to learn more about other trainings? For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

 

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Schedule a Fraidy Cat Shadowing session - East

Now that you have gone through the Feline right at home  online training, and you have uploaded the correct certificate for your qualifications, it's time to put into practice what you learned. Remember that for the system to approve the certificate required for this session you should also have 20+ hours submitted and approved of Cat Cuddling inside a shelter.

In this session with a Senior Volunteer and/or Cat behaviorist, you will be shown and guided through the different areas at the shelter for the Fraidy Cat program, learn the details about each area, learn how to provide feedback on the areas that require it, and get to handle and interact with cats and provide care, relief and enrichment for them. Please reserve 1-2 hours for this session.

Don't forget to really put into practice what you know about behavior, body language, stress levels, and anything and everything you wish to have clear and totally mastered to have full confidence on being able to work with different cats at different chances in the future.

When you respond to this opportunity the Community Engagement team will get an email notification with your request and coordinate with a Senior Volunteer to schedule a time for your session that works with your availability. Stay alert to your emails so communication doesn't get lost and you can continue on your journey to complete the qualifications needed to finally schedule some time to volunteer with the cats at the shelter and respond to Fraidy Cat  opportunity shifts. 

If you haven't, please determine on your profile your availability. You can do so by clicking on the circle menu with your initials at the top right of this page and then choose the "Edit profile" option. When the page loads you will find the availability section on the right side when you scroll down, right under the "Change Password" section. Just check the boxes on days and times you are available to volunteer. This setting will give our Volunteer Coordinator a better idea when they start looking for your session. These checkboxes can be changed at any time. You can also leave notes on your availability when you RESPOND to this opportunity in the "Additional notes" field.

After completing your shadowing session remember to request your Fraidy Cat Shadowing and/or the "Fraidy Cat" sticker that goes on your badge. You can also request your Volunteer Badge if you still don't have it.

Do you want to learn more about cat moods and further education? For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

 

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Now that you have gone through the Feline right at home  online training, and you have uploaded the correct certificate for your qualifications, it's time to put into practice what you learned. Remember that for the system to approve the certificate required for this session you should also have 20+ hours submitted and approved of Cat Cuddling inside a shelter.

In this session with a Senior Volunteer and/or Cat behaviorist, you will be shown and guided through the different areas at the shelter for the Fraidy Cat program, learn the details about each area, learn how to provide feedback on the areas that require it, and get to handle and interact with cats and provide care, relief and enrichment for them. Please reserve 1-2 hours for this session.

Don't forget to really put into practice what you know about behavior, body language, stress levels, and anything and everything you wish to have clear and totally mastered to have full confidence on being able to work with different cats at different chances in the future.

When you respond to this opportunity the Community Engagement team will get an email notification with your request and coordinate with a Senior Volunteer to schedule a time for your session that works with your availability. Stay alert to your emails so communication doesn't get lost and you can continue on your journey to complete the qualifications needed to finally schedule some time to volunteer with the cats at the shelter and respond to Fraidy Cat  opportunity shifts. 

If you haven't, please determine on your profile your availability. You can do so by clicking on the circle menu with your initials at the top right of this page and then choose the "Edit profile" option. When the page loads you will find the availability section on the right side when you scroll down, right under the "Change Password" section. Just check the boxes on days and times you are available to volunteer. This setting will give our Volunteer Coordinator a better idea when they start looking for your session. These checkboxes can be changed at any time. You can also leave notes on your availability when you RESPOND to this opportunity in the "Additional notes" field.

After completing your shadowing session remember to request your Fraidy Cat Shadowing and/or the "Fraidy Cat" sticker that goes on your badge. You can also request your Volunteer Badge if you still don't have it.

Do you want to learn more about cat moods and further education? For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

 

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Schedule a Cat Shadowing session - West

Now that you have gone through the Cat Volunteer Orientation training, also known as Cat Behavior training in the qualifications, it's time to put into practice what you learned.

In this session with a Senior Volunteer you will be shown and guided through the different enclosures at the shelter for cats, learn the details about each area, learn how to provide feedback on the areas that require it, and get to handle and interact with cats in their kennels to provide care and enrichment. Please reserve 1-2 hours for this session.

When you respond to this opportunity the Community Engagement team will get an email notification with your request and coordinate with a Senior Volunteer to schedule a time for your session that works with your availability. Stay alert to your emails so communication doesn't get lost and you can continue on your journey to complete the qualifications needed to finally schedule some time to volunteer with the cats at the shelter and respond to Cat Cuddling opportunity shifts. 

If you haven't, please determine on your profile your availability. You can do so by clicking on the circle menu with your initials at the top right of this page and then choose the "Edit profile" option. When the page loads you will find the availability section on the right side when you scroll down, right under the "Change Password" section. Just check the boxes on days and times you are available to volunteer. This setting will give our Volunteer Coordinator a better idea when they start looking for your session. These checkboxes can be changed at any time. You can also leave notes on your availability when you RESPOND to this opportunity in the "Additional notes" field.

After completing your shadowing session remember to request your Cat Shadowing Certificate and/or the "Cat Handling" sticker that goes on your badge. You can also request your Volunteer Badge if you still don't have it.

Do you want to learn more and handle the next level of cats? For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Now that you have gone through the Cat Volunteer Orientation training, also known as Cat Behavior training in the qualifications, it's time to put into practice what you learned.

In this session with a Senior Volunteer you will be shown and guided through the different enclosures at the shelter for cats, learn the details about each area, learn how to provide feedback on the areas that require it, and get to handle and interact with cats in their kennels to provide care and enrichment. Please reserve 1-2 hours for this session.

When you respond to this opportunity the Community Engagement team will get an email notification with your request and coordinate with a Senior Volunteer to schedule a time for your session that works with your availability. Stay alert to your emails so communication doesn't get lost and you can continue on your journey to complete the qualifications needed to finally schedule some time to volunteer with the cats at the shelter and respond to Cat Cuddling opportunity shifts. 

If you haven't, please determine on your profile your availability. You can do so by clicking on the circle menu with your initials at the top right of this page and then choose the "Edit profile" option. When the page loads you will find the availability section on the right side when you scroll down, right under the "Change Password" section. Just check the boxes on days and times you are available to volunteer. This setting will give our Volunteer Coordinator a better idea when they start looking for your session. These checkboxes can be changed at any time. You can also leave notes on your availability when you RESPOND to this opportunity in the "Additional notes" field.

After completing your shadowing session remember to request your Cat Shadowing Certificate and/or the "Cat Handling" sticker that goes on your badge. You can also request your Volunteer Badge if you still don't have it.

Do you want to learn more and handle the next level of cats? For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87121

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Schedule a Cat Shadowing session - East

Now that you have gone through the Cat Volunteer Orientation training, also known as Cat Behavior training in the qualifications, it's time to put into practice what you learned.

In this session with a Senior Volunteer you will be shown and guided through the different enclosures at the shelter for cats, learn the details about each area, learn how to provide feedback on the areas that require it, and get to handle and interact with cats in their kennels to provide care and enrichment. Please reserve 1-2 hours for this session.

When you respond to this opportunity the Community Engagement team will get an email notification with your request and coordinate with a Senior Volunteer to schedule a time for your session that works with your availability. Stay alert to your emails so communication doesn't get lost and you can continue on your journey to complete the qualifications needed to finally schedule some time to volunteer with the cats at the shelter and respond to Cat Cuddling opportunity shifts. 

If you haven't, please determine on your profile your availability. You can do so by clicking on the circle menu with your initials at the top right of this page and then choose the "Edit profile" option. When the page loads you will find the availability section on the right side when you scroll down, right under the "Change Password" section. Just check the boxes on days and times you are available to volunteer. This setting will give our Volunteer Coordinator a better idea when they start looking for your session. These checkboxes can be changed at any time. You can also leave notes on your availability when you RESPOND to this opportunity in the "Additional notes" field.

After completing your shadowing session remember to request your Cat Shadowing Certificate and/or the "Cat Handling" sticker that goes on your badge. You can also request your Volunteer Badge if you still don't have it.

Do you want to learn more and handle the next level of cats? For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

 

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Now that you have gone through the Cat Volunteer Orientation training, also known as Cat Behavior training in the qualifications, it's time to put into practice what you learned.

In this session with a Senior Volunteer you will be shown and guided through the different enclosures at the shelter for cats, learn the details about each area, learn how to provide feedback on the areas that require it, and get to handle and interact with cats in their kennels to provide care and enrichment. Please reserve 1-2 hours for this session.

When you respond to this opportunity the Community Engagement team will get an email notification with your request and coordinate with a Senior Volunteer to schedule a time for your session that works with your availability. Stay alert to your emails so communication doesn't get lost and you can continue on your journey to complete the qualifications needed to finally schedule some time to volunteer with the cats at the shelter and respond to Cat Cuddling opportunity shifts. 

If you haven't, please determine on your profile your availability. You can do so by clicking on the circle menu with your initials at the top right of this page and then choose the "Edit profile" option. When the page loads you will find the availability section on the right side when you scroll down, right under the "Change Password" section. Just check the boxes on days and times you are available to volunteer. This setting will give our Volunteer Coordinator a better idea when they start looking for your session. These checkboxes can be changed at any time. You can also leave notes on your availability when you RESPOND to this opportunity in the "Additional notes" field.

After completing your shadowing session remember to request your Cat Shadowing Certificate and/or the "Cat Handling" sticker that goes on your badge. You can also request your Volunteer Badge if you still don't have it.

Do you want to learn more and handle the next level of cats? For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

 

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Request an Orange Dot/Unassessed Dog Handling Class - In person

This class is for all dog volunteers who have completed their initial and advanced training and would like to work with higher arousal level dogs, other known as Orange dot or unassessed dogs who are usually in the care of staff only. This is a hands-on class, where volunteers will receive one-on-one coaching to improve their skills walking dogs with a variety of behavior challenges. Volunteers are encouraged to take this class more than once, as each session will be different depending on which dogs we work with.

When you respond to this opportunity the Pet Behavioral Team will get an email notification with your request and coordinate with you to schedule a time for your session that works with your availability. Stay alert to your emails so communication doesn't get lost and you can continue on your journey to complete the qualifications needed to finally schedule some time to handle these dogs.

If you haven't, please determine on your profile your availability. You can do so by clicking on the circle menu with your initials at the top right of this page and then choose the "Edit profile" option. When the page loads you will find the availability section on the right side when you scroll down, right under the "Change Password" section. Just check the boxes on days and times you are available to volunteer. This setting will give our Volunteer Coordinator a better idea when they start looking for your session. These checkboxes can be changed at any time. You can also leave notes on your availability when you RESPOND to this opportunity in the "Additional notes" field.

After completing your shadowing session remember to request your Orange dot/Unassessed Dog Handling Certificate and/or the "Advanced Dog " sticker with a red background that goes on your badge. You can also request your Volunteer Badge if you still don't have it.


Please email swharton@cabq.gov if you have any questions about this class.

To be able to respond to this opportunity you have to had gone through the Dog Handling online training, the Hands-on Dog Behavior in person class, at least one Dog Shadowing session as well as an Advanced Dog Handling Class, and have had uploaded the correct certificates for each of these qualifications. 

For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

This class is for all dog volunteers who have completed their initial and advanced training and would like to work with higher arousal level dogs, other known as Orange dot or unassessed dogs who are usually in the care of staff only. This is a hands-on class, where volunteers will receive one-on-one coaching to improve their skills walking dogs with a variety of behavior challenges. Volunteers are encouraged to take this class more than once, as each session will be different depending on which dogs we work with.

When you respond to this opportunity the Pet Behavioral Team will get an email notification with your request and coordinate with you to schedule a time for your session that works with your availability. Stay alert to your emails so communication doesn't get lost and you can continue on your journey to complete the qualifications needed to finally schedule some time to handle these dogs.

If you haven't, please determine on your profile your availability. You can do so by clicking on the circle menu with your initials at the top right of this page and then choose the "Edit profile" option. When the page loads you will find the availability section on the right side when you scroll down, right under the "Change Password" section. Just check the boxes on days and times you are available to volunteer. This setting will give our Volunteer Coordinator a better idea when they start looking for your session. These checkboxes can be changed at any time. You can also leave notes on your availability when you RESPOND to this opportunity in the "Additional notes" field.

After completing your shadowing session remember to request your Orange dot/Unassessed Dog Handling Certificate and/or the "Advanced Dog " sticker with a red background that goes on your badge. You can also request your Volunteer Badge if you still don't have it.


Please email swharton@cabq.gov if you have any questions about this class.

To be able to respond to this opportunity you have to had gone through the Dog Handling online training, the Hands-on Dog Behavior in person class, at least one Dog Shadowing session as well as an Advanced Dog Handling Class, and have had uploaded the correct certificates for each of these qualifications. 

For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87121

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Prep for Pet Food Pantry- West Facility

Filling gallon bags with cat and dog food in preparation for the pet food pantry. May involve lifting and moving large bags of dog and cat food, sometimes over 40lbs. 

Please email awdvolunteer@cabq.gov before going to the West shelter facility for more instructions on where to find the gallon bags and food that needs to be bagged.

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Filling gallon bags with cat and dog food in preparation for the pet food pantry. May involve lifting and moving large bags of dog and cat food, sometimes over 40lbs. 

Please email awdvolunteer@cabq.gov before going to the West shelter facility for more instructions on where to find the gallon bags and food that needs to be bagged.

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87121

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Potty brigade - East and West

The Potty Brigade takes dogs out of kennel twice daily to allow house trained dogs to relieve themselves. We set up shifts in the morning and afternoon so they can go early before we open the shelter, and in the evening before closing. These schedules help the dogs keep a schedule and their kennels to stay clean for each shift.

For this opportunity you need to go through  the Dog Handling online training, the Hands-on Dog Behavior in person class and at least one Dog Shadowing session, and of course have already uploaded the correct certificates for your qualifications.

Do you want to learn more and handle the next level of dogs? For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

 

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

The Potty Brigade takes dogs out of kennel twice daily to allow house trained dogs to relieve themselves. We set up shifts in the morning and afternoon so they can go early before we open the shelter, and in the evening before closing. These schedules help the dogs keep a schedule and their kennels to stay clean for each shift.

For this opportunity you need to go through  the Dog Handling online training, the Hands-on Dog Behavior in person class and at least one Dog Shadowing session, and of course have already uploaded the correct certificates for your qualifications.

Do you want to learn more and handle the next level of dogs? For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

 

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Pet Food Pantry

The Animal Welfare Pet Food Pantry will be held every Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday from 10AM to 2 PM. Volunteer assistance is needed to facilitate pet food distribution. This may include asking for pet owner information so that we can track the impact of our pet food pantry in our community. You may also be asked to divide out bags of pet food into smaller bags for distribution. The distribution station will be at the East shelter facility 8920 Lomas Blvd NE 87112 in the Community Engagement Area.

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

The Animal Welfare Pet Food Pantry will be held every Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday from 10AM to 2 PM. Volunteer assistance is needed to facilitate pet food distribution. This may include asking for pet owner information so that we can track the impact of our pet food pantry in our community. You may also be asked to divide out bags of pet food into smaller bags for distribution. The distribution station will be at the East shelter facility 8920 Lomas Blvd NE 87112 in the Community Engagement Area.

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Kitten Social Club - East Side

The Kitten Social Club is a fun and essential program designed to help young kittens grow into confident, adoptable cats. Volunteers in this role provide playtime, gentle handling, and positive interactions that are crucial for a kitten’s healthy development. Provide safe, gentle handling to help kittens become comfortable with people. Engage kittens in interactive play with toys to encourage exercise, confidence, and curiosity. Expose kittens to positive experiences such as petting, brushing, or being held.

To be able to respond to this opportunity you should have taken the Cat Behavior Training online, have had a Cat Shadowing session with a Senior Volunteer, and also have completed the Kitten Social Club Training offered online and remember you have to upload your certificates you obtained by the end of trainings as qualifications.

If you haven't, remember you can continue your cat handling journey. For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

 

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

The Kitten Social Club is a fun and essential program designed to help young kittens grow into confident, adoptable cats. Volunteers in this role provide playtime, gentle handling, and positive interactions that are crucial for a kitten’s healthy development. Provide safe, gentle handling to help kittens become comfortable with people. Engage kittens in interactive play with toys to encourage exercise, confidence, and curiosity. Expose kittens to positive experiences such as petting, brushing, or being held.

To be able to respond to this opportunity you should have taken the Cat Behavior Training online, have had a Cat Shadowing session with a Senior Volunteer, and also have completed the Kitten Social Club Training offered online and remember you have to upload your certificates you obtained by the end of trainings as qualifications.

If you haven't, remember you can continue your cat handling journey. For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

 

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Hands-On Dog Handling and Shadow Session- West

During this time, you will be shadowing with one of our amazing senior dog volunteers who will go over basic dog handling with you and what a typical volunteering session looks like. Please expect to be at the facility for at least 1-2 hours learning how to be safe taking dogs out of their kennels, knowing what to look for on kennel cards, and where you can find the equipmentnent you need.

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

During this time, you will be shadowing with one of our amazing senior dog volunteers who will go over basic dog handling with you and what a typical volunteering session looks like. Please expect to be at the facility for at least 1-2 hours learning how to be safe taking dogs out of their kennels, knowing what to look for on kennel cards, and where you can find the equipmentnent you need.

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87120

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Hands-On Dog Handling and Shadow Session- East

During this time, you will be shadowing with one of our amazing senior dog volunteers who will go over basic dog handling with you and what a typical volunteering session looks like. Please expect to be at the facility for at least 1-2 hours learning how to be safe taking dogs out of their kennels, knowing what to look for on kennel cards, and where you can find the equipmentnent you need.

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

During this time, you will be shadowing with one of our amazing senior dog volunteers who will go over basic dog handling with you and what a typical volunteering session looks like. Please expect to be at the facility for at least 1-2 hours learning how to be safe taking dogs out of their kennels, knowing what to look for on kennel cards, and where you can find the equipmentnent you need.

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Fraidy Cat Handling - East and West

The Fraidy Cat Program is designed to help shy, fearful, or under-socialized cats build confidence and trust in people. Volunteers in this role provide gentle, patient interaction that helps these cats adjust to the shelter environment and increases their chances of adoption. Spend quiet, consistent time with shy cats, offering gentle presence, soft voices, and calm movements. Use enrichment techniques such as reading aloud, offering treats, or engaging with toys to encourage positive interactions. Document progress, noting behavioral improvements or challenges to share with staff.

To be able to respond to this opportunity you should have taken the Cat Behavior Training online, have had a Cat Shadowing session with a Senior Volunteer, and also have completed the Fraidy Cat Training offered online and remember you have to upload your certificates obtained by the end of trainings as qualifications.If you haven't, remember you can continue your cat handling journey. For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

The Fraidy Cat Program is designed to help shy, fearful, or under-socialized cats build confidence and trust in people. Volunteers in this role provide gentle, patient interaction that helps these cats adjust to the shelter environment and increases their chances of adoption. Spend quiet, consistent time with shy cats, offering gentle presence, soft voices, and calm movements. Use enrichment techniques such as reading aloud, offering treats, or engaging with toys to encourage positive interactions. Document progress, noting behavioral improvements or challenges to share with staff.

To be able to respond to this opportunity you should have taken the Cat Behavior Training online, have had a Cat Shadowing session with a Senior Volunteer, and also have completed the Fraidy Cat Training offered online and remember you have to upload your certificates obtained by the end of trainings as qualifications.If you haven't, remember you can continue your cat handling journey. For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Exotics

Exotics volunteering allows you to interact with, socialize and enrich the lives of our tiniest residents! You will work directly with rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and a variety of other small mammals, reptiles and birds!

If you're ever interested in expanding your animal care knowledge, find a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Exotics volunteering allows you to interact with, socialize and enrich the lives of our tiniest residents! You will work directly with rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and a variety of other small mammals, reptiles and birds!

If you're ever interested in expanding your animal care knowledge, find a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Enrichment Construction - West

Help us assemble sweet treats and enrichment items to help keep our pets mentally active, curious and stimulated. Come to the Westside Shelter and you will have all the materials needed or ask about good options to make the items at home or outside our facilities by emailing awdvolunteer@cabq.gov.

Minors may need to be accompanied by an adult.

If you're interested, a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Help us assemble sweet treats and enrichment items to help keep our pets mentally active, curious and stimulated. Come to the Westside Shelter and you will have all the materials needed or ask about good options to make the items at home or outside our facilities by emailing awdvolunteer@cabq.gov.

Minors may need to be accompanied by an adult.

If you're interested, a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87121

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Enrichment Construction - East

Help us assemble sweet treats and enrichment items to help keep our pets mentally active, curious and stimulated. Come to the Eastside Shelter and you will have all the materials needed or ask about good options to make the items at home or outside our facilities by emailing awdvolunteer@cabq.gov.

Minors may need to be accompanied by an adult. 

If you're interested, for a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Help us assemble sweet treats and enrichment items to help keep our pets mentally active, curious and stimulated. Come to the Eastside Shelter and you will have all the materials needed or ask about good options to make the items at home or outside our facilities by emailing awdvolunteer@cabq.gov.

Minors may need to be accompanied by an adult. 

If you're interested, for a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Donations -Receive, Sort, and Distribute Shelter Donations - East

Our shelter receives many donations on a daily basis.  We need assistance in receiving, sorting and distributing shelter and pet food pantry donations for the pets.

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Our shelter receives many donations on a daily basis.  We need assistance in receiving, sorting and distributing shelter and pet food pantry donations for the pets.

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Dog Walking - East Side

This Dog walking opportunity involves walking the dogs who have a blue or green dot located on their kennel card. Each dog taken out should get at least a half hour of your time, if possible. 

To be able to respond to this opportunity you have to had gone through the Dog Handling online training, the Hands-on Dog Behavior in person class, at least one Dog Shadowing session and have had uploaded the correct certificates for each of these qualifications. 

Do you want to learn more and handle the next level of dogs? For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

This Dog walking opportunity involves walking the dogs who have a blue or green dot located on their kennel card. Each dog taken out should get at least a half hour of your time, if possible. 

To be able to respond to this opportunity you have to had gone through the Dog Handling online training, the Hands-on Dog Behavior in person class, at least one Dog Shadowing session and have had uploaded the correct certificates for each of these qualifications. 

Do you want to learn more and handle the next level of dogs? For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Dog Volunteer Mentor- West

Position Summary: This volunteer role is designed for experienced Animal Welfare volunteers who are willing to help new volunteers by being a source of guidance through the beginning stage of their volunteering journey. As a mentor, you will decide, with your mentee, the best way to keep in communication, whether that be email, text, or phone calls.

Major Job Duties: New volunteers (mentees) will be assigned to you as their mentor. You will be providing your either your personal phone or email to your mentee so they can contact you should they need guidance in any manner associated with volunteering with Animal Welfare. Contact via phone may happen even when you are not physically at the shelter and after hours within reason (not before 7am, not after 8pm). You will provide your regular volunteering schedule to your mentee should they choose to volunteer during those same times and receive more guidance after the Shadow Session.

With this position, you can choose to have new volunteers complete their Shadow Session with you and continue with you as their mentor. You can also choose not to complete the Shadow Session with new volunteers but be available as their mentor after another volunteer completes the Shadow Session. * If you wish to participate as a volunteer mentor and shadow volunteer, please sign up for both opportunities. See job description for Shadow Volunteer. *

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Position Summary: This volunteer role is designed for experienced Animal Welfare volunteers who are willing to help new volunteers by being a source of guidance through the beginning stage of their volunteering journey. As a mentor, you will decide, with your mentee, the best way to keep in communication, whether that be email, text, or phone calls.

Major Job Duties: New volunteers (mentees) will be assigned to you as their mentor. You will be providing your either your personal phone or email to your mentee so they can contact you should they need guidance in any manner associated with volunteering with Animal Welfare. Contact via phone may happen even when you are not physically at the shelter and after hours within reason (not before 7am, not after 8pm). You will provide your regular volunteering schedule to your mentee should they choose to volunteer during those same times and receive more guidance after the Shadow Session.

With this position, you can choose to have new volunteers complete their Shadow Session with you and continue with you as their mentor. You can also choose not to complete the Shadow Session with new volunteers but be available as their mentor after another volunteer completes the Shadow Session. * If you wish to participate as a volunteer mentor and shadow volunteer, please sign up for both opportunities. See job description for Shadow Volunteer. *

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Dog Volunteer Mentor- East

Position Summary: This volunteer role is designed for experienced Animal Welfare volunteers who are willing to help new volunteers by being a source of guidance through the beginning stage of their volunteering journey. As a mentor, you will decide, with your mentee, the best way to keep in communication, whether that be email, text, or phone calls.

Major Job Duties: New volunteers (mentees) will be assigned to you as their mentor. You will be providing your either your personal phone or email to your mentee so they can contact you should they need guidance in any manner associated with volunteering with Animal Welfare. Contact via phone may happen even when you are not physically at the shelter and after hours within reason (not before 7am, not after 8pm). You will provide your regular volunteering schedule to your mentee should they choose to volunteer during those same times and receive more guidance after the Shadow Session.

With this position, you can choose to have new volunteers complete their Shadow Session with you and continue with you as their mentor. You can also choose not to complete the Shadow Session with new volunteers but be available as their mentor after another volunteer completes the Shadow Session. * If you wish to participate as a volunteer mentor and shadow volunteer, please sign up for both opportunities. See job description for Shadow Volunteer. *

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Position Summary: This volunteer role is designed for experienced Animal Welfare volunteers who are willing to help new volunteers by being a source of guidance through the beginning stage of their volunteering journey. As a mentor, you will decide, with your mentee, the best way to keep in communication, whether that be email, text, or phone calls.

Major Job Duties: New volunteers (mentees) will be assigned to you as their mentor. You will be providing your either your personal phone or email to your mentee so they can contact you should they need guidance in any manner associated with volunteering with Animal Welfare. Contact via phone may happen even when you are not physically at the shelter and after hours within reason (not before 7am, not after 8pm). You will provide your regular volunteering schedule to your mentee should they choose to volunteer during those same times and receive more guidance after the Shadow Session.

With this position, you can choose to have new volunteers complete their Shadow Session with you and continue with you as their mentor. You can also choose not to complete the Shadow Session with new volunteers but be available as their mentor after another volunteer completes the Shadow Session. * If you wish to participate as a volunteer mentor and shadow volunteer, please sign up for both opportunities. See job description for Shadow Volunteer. *

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Comfort for Critters- Creating Comfort Items for Pets

Participants are encouraged to create handmade items such as cozy blankets, snuffle mats, tug-of-war ropes, and catnip toys to provide comfort, enrichment, and stimulation to pets currently residing in the City's shelters. These thoughtful donations can help reduce stress, bring joy, and even improve adoption chances.

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Participants are encouraged to create handmade items such as cozy blankets, snuffle mats, tug-of-war ropes, and catnip toys to provide comfort, enrichment, and stimulation to pets currently residing in the City's shelters. These thoughtful donations can help reduce stress, bring joy, and even improve adoption chances.

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Cat Volunteer Mentor- West

Position Summary: This volunteer role is designed for experienced Animal Welfare volunteers who are willing to help new volunteers by being a source of guidance through the beginning stage of their volunteering journey. As a mentor, you will decide, with your mentee, the best way to keep in communication, whether that be email, text, or phone calls.

Major Job Duties: New volunteers (mentees) will be assigned to you as their mentor. You will be providing your either your personal phone or email to your mentee so they can contact you should they need guidance in any manner associated with volunteering with Animal Welfare. Contact via phone may happen even when you are not physically at the shelter and after hours within reason (not before 7am, not after 8pm). You will provide your regular volunteering schedule to your mentee should they choose to volunteer during those same times and receive more guidance after the Shadow Session.

With this position, you can choose to have new volunteers complete their Shadow Session with you and continue with you as their mentor. You can also choose not to complete the Shadow Session with new volunteers but be available as their mentor after another volunteer completes the Shadow Session. * If you wish to participate as a volunteer mentor and shadow volunteer, please sign up for both opportunities. See job description for Shadow Volunteer. *

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Position Summary: This volunteer role is designed for experienced Animal Welfare volunteers who are willing to help new volunteers by being a source of guidance through the beginning stage of their volunteering journey. As a mentor, you will decide, with your mentee, the best way to keep in communication, whether that be email, text, or phone calls.

Major Job Duties: New volunteers (mentees) will be assigned to you as their mentor. You will be providing your either your personal phone or email to your mentee so they can contact you should they need guidance in any manner associated with volunteering with Animal Welfare. Contact via phone may happen even when you are not physically at the shelter and after hours within reason (not before 7am, not after 8pm). You will provide your regular volunteering schedule to your mentee should they choose to volunteer during those same times and receive more guidance after the Shadow Session.

With this position, you can choose to have new volunteers complete their Shadow Session with you and continue with you as their mentor. You can also choose not to complete the Shadow Session with new volunteers but be available as their mentor after another volunteer completes the Shadow Session. * If you wish to participate as a volunteer mentor and shadow volunteer, please sign up for both opportunities. See job description for Shadow Volunteer. *

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Cat Volunteer Mentor- East

Position Summary: This volunteer role is designed for experienced Animal Welfare volunteers who are willing to help new volunteers by being a source of guidance through the beginning stage of their volunteering journey. As a mentor, you will decide, with your mentee, the best way to keep in communication, whether that be email, text, or phone calls.

Major Job Duties: New volunteers (mentees) will be assigned to you as their mentor. You will be providing your either your personal phone or email to your mentee so they can contact you should they need guidance in any manner associated with volunteering with Animal Welfare. Contact via phone may happen even when you are not physically at the shelter and after hours within reason (not before 7am, not after 8pm). You will provide your regular volunteering schedule to your mentee should they choose to volunteer during those same times and receive more guidance after the Shadow Session.

With this position, you can choose to have new volunteers complete their Shadow Session with you and continue with you as their mentor. You can also choose not to complete the Shadow Session with new volunteers but be available as their mentor after another volunteer completes the Shadow Session. * If you wish to participate as a volunteer mentor and shadow volunteer, please sign up for both opportunities. See job description for Shadow Volunteer. *

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Position Summary: This volunteer role is designed for experienced Animal Welfare volunteers who are willing to help new volunteers by being a source of guidance through the beginning stage of their volunteering journey. As a mentor, you will decide, with your mentee, the best way to keep in communication, whether that be email, text, or phone calls.

Major Job Duties: New volunteers (mentees) will be assigned to you as their mentor. You will be providing your either your personal phone or email to your mentee so they can contact you should they need guidance in any manner associated with volunteering with Animal Welfare. Contact via phone may happen even when you are not physically at the shelter and after hours within reason (not before 7am, not after 8pm). You will provide your regular volunteering schedule to your mentee should they choose to volunteer during those same times and receive more guidance after the Shadow Session.

With this position, you can choose to have new volunteers complete their Shadow Session with you and continue with you as their mentor. You can also choose not to complete the Shadow Session with new volunteers but be available as their mentor after another volunteer completes the Shadow Session. * If you wish to participate as a volunteer mentor and shadow volunteer, please sign up for both opportunities. See job description for Shadow Volunteer. *

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Cat Cuddling - West Side

The Cat Cuddler plays an important role in helping shelter cats feel safe, loved, and socialized while they await adoption. Cat Cuddlers make a direct difference in the wellbeing of shelter cats, helping reduce stress and increase their chances of finding loving homes. Spend quality time with cats through gentle petting, brushing, and lap time. Provide enrichment through play with toys and interactive activities.

To be able to respond to this opportunity you should have taken the Cat Behavior Training online and have had a Cat Shadowing session with a Senior Volunteer. If you haven't, remember you can continue your cat handling journey. For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

 

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

The Cat Cuddler plays an important role in helping shelter cats feel safe, loved, and socialized while they await adoption. Cat Cuddlers make a direct difference in the wellbeing of shelter cats, helping reduce stress and increase their chances of finding loving homes. Spend quality time with cats through gentle petting, brushing, and lap time. Provide enrichment through play with toys and interactive activities.

To be able to respond to this opportunity you should have taken the Cat Behavior Training online and have had a Cat Shadowing session with a Senior Volunteer. If you haven't, remember you can continue your cat handling journey. For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

 

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87121

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Cat Cuddling - East Side

The Cat Cuddler plays an important role in helping shelter cats feel safe, loved, and socialized while they await adoption. Cat Cuddlers make a direct difference in the wellbeing of shelter cats, helping reduce stress and increase their chances of finding loving homes. Spend quality time with cats through gentle petting, brushing, and lap time. Provide enrichment through play with toys and interactive activities.

To be able to respond to this opportunity you should have taken the Cat Behavior Training online and have had a Cat Shadowing session with a Senior Volunteer. If you haven't, remember you can continue your cat handling journey. For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

 

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

The Cat Cuddler plays an important role in helping shelter cats feel safe, loved, and socialized while they await adoption. Cat Cuddlers make a direct difference in the wellbeing of shelter cats, helping reduce stress and increase their chances of finding loving homes. Spend quality time with cats through gentle petting, brushing, and lap time. Provide enrichment through play with toys and interactive activities.

To be able to respond to this opportunity you should have taken the Cat Behavior Training online and have had a Cat Shadowing session with a Senior Volunteer. If you haven't, remember you can continue your cat handling journey. For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

 

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Advanced Dog Walking - West Side

Advanced Dog Walking is designated for those volunteers who have completed the Advanced Dog Handling class. You are free to walks dogs with an assessment color designation of Green, Blue, and Yellow. To walk dogs with an assessment color designation of Orange, you must complete a one on one with a member of the Behavior Team. 

Advanced Dog Walkers can also participate in the Shy Dog Program and Potty Brigade. 

To be able to respond to this opportunity you have to had gone through the Dog Handling online training, the Hands-on Dog Behavior in person class, at least one Dog Shadowing session, the Advanced Dog Handling Class and have had uploaded the correct certificates for each of these qualifications. 

For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Advanced Dog Walking is designated for those volunteers who have completed the Advanced Dog Handling class. You are free to walks dogs with an assessment color designation of Green, Blue, and Yellow. To walk dogs with an assessment color designation of Orange, you must complete a one on one with a member of the Behavior Team. 

Advanced Dog Walkers can also participate in the Shy Dog Program and Potty Brigade. 

To be able to respond to this opportunity you have to had gone through the Dog Handling online training, the Hands-on Dog Behavior in person class, at least one Dog Shadowing session, the Advanced Dog Handling Class and have had uploaded the correct certificates for each of these qualifications. 

For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87121

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Advanced Dog Walking - East Side

Advanced Dog Walking is designated for those volunteers who have completed the Advanced Dog Handling class. You are free to walks dogs with an assessment color designation of Green, Blue, and Yellow. To walk dogs with an assessment color designation of Orange, you must complete a one on one with a member of the Behavior Team. 

Advanced Dog Walkers can also participate in the Shy Dog Program and Potty Brigade. 

To be able to respond to this opportunity you have to had gone through the Dog Handling online training, the Hands-on Dog Behavior in person class, at least one Dog Shadowing session, the Advanced Dog Handling Class and have had uploaded the correct certificates for each of these qualifications. 

For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Advanced Dog Walking is designated for those volunteers who have completed the Advanced Dog Handling class. You are free to walks dogs with an assessment color designation of Green, Blue, and Yellow. To walk dogs with an assessment color designation of Orange, you must complete a one on one with a member of the Behavior Team. 

Advanced Dog Walkers can also participate in the Shy Dog Program and Potty Brigade. 

To be able to respond to this opportunity you have to had gone through the Dog Handling online training, the Hands-on Dog Behavior in person class, at least one Dog Shadowing session, the Advanced Dog Handling Class and have had uploaded the correct certificates for each of these qualifications. 

For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Adoption Counseling

This opportunity is for volunteers to track any time spent counseling potential pet adoptions. This can be used for the counseling of adoptions for cats, dogs, or exotic pets.

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

This opportunity is for volunteers to track any time spent counseling potential pet adoptions. This can be used for the counseling of adoptions for cats, dogs, or exotic pets.

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87121

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Foster Breaks & Doggie Day Outs 2025


This New Year, you can make a life-changing difference for the animals at AWD Animal Welfare by giving them the joy of a break from the shelter while they wait for their forever homes. Our pets are looking for caring community members to help them relax, recharge, and shine their brightest for potential adopters — and you can be that helping hand (and heart!).


For Foster Opportunities we are looking for compassionate people who can welcome a shelter pet into their home for a short or long stay. You can choose what works best for you:

• Slumber Party Weekend: Enjoy a 1–3-nights sleepover and give a pet a fun mini-vacation outside the shelter.

• Full Foster Break: If you’re able to open your home a little longer, pets can enjoy a cozy month or longer foster stay. These breaks help animals decompress, show off their true personalities, and enjoy a peaceful home experience surrounded by love — even before they find their forever family.


Not Ready to Foster? Try a Doggie Day Out

If an overnight visit isn’t the right fit, you can still make a huge impact by taking a dog out for a few hours of fun and freedom.

Enjoy activities like:

• Taking a dog on a relaxing hike

• Hanging out together at a dog-friendly café or brew pub

• Bringing them home for a calm afternoon and a comfy nap Doggy Day Outs help our pups experience joy, reduce stress, and give them valuable exposure that helps them get adopted faster.

Whether it’s a day, a weekend, or a few weeks, your time means the world to an animal waiting for their forever home. Help us make their New Year a little brighter — and make yours a little warmer in return.

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter


This New Year, you can make a life-changing difference for the animals at AWD Animal Welfare by giving them the joy of a break from the shelter while they wait for their forever homes. Our pets are looking for caring community members to help them relax, recharge, and shine their brightest for potential adopters — and you can be that helping hand (and heart!).


For Foster Opportunities we are looking for compassionate people who can welcome a shelter pet into their home for a short or long stay. You can choose what works best for you:

• Slumber Party Weekend: Enjoy a 1–3-nights sleepover and give a pet a fun mini-vacation outside the shelter.

• Full Foster Break: If you’re able to open your home a little longer, pets can enjoy a cozy month or longer foster stay. These breaks help animals decompress, show off their true personalities, and enjoy a peaceful home experience surrounded by love — even before they find their forever family.


Not Ready to Foster? Try a Doggie Day Out

If an overnight visit isn’t the right fit, you can still make a huge impact by taking a dog out for a few hours of fun and freedom.

Enjoy activities like:

• Taking a dog on a relaxing hike

• Hanging out together at a dog-friendly café or brew pub

• Bringing them home for a calm afternoon and a comfy nap Doggy Day Outs help our pups experience joy, reduce stress, and give them valuable exposure that helps them get adopted faster.

Whether it’s a day, a weekend, or a few weeks, your time means the world to an animal waiting for their forever home. Help us make their New Year a little brighter — and make yours a little warmer in return.

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Surgery Recovery Volunteer- Preventive Pet Care Clinic (Copper)

This opportunity is to support the animals as they come out of sedation after surgery. Having a human there watching over them when they feel insecure can make the process much calmer instead of panicked or stressful.  You must be familiar with handling cats and dogs, be able to lift at least 20lbs alone and more with help, and be able to bend and kneel frequently. You will shadow with one of the senior volunteers for a surgery recovery session before being able to volunteer on your own. To set up the shadow session, email awdvolunteer@cabq.gov.

Organization: AWD Animal Clinic

This opportunity is to support the animals as they come out of sedation after surgery. Having a human there watching over them when they feel insecure can make the process much calmer instead of panicked or stressful.  You must be familiar with handling cats and dogs, be able to lift at least 20lbs alone and more with help, and be able to bend and kneel frequently. You will shadow with one of the senior volunteers for a surgery recovery session before being able to volunteer on your own. To set up the shadow session, email awdvolunteer@cabq.gov.

Organization: AWD Animal Clinic

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87123

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Surgery Recovery Volunteer - West

This opportunity is to support the animals as they come out of sedation after surgery. Having a human there watching over them when they feel insecure can make the process much calmer instead of panicked or stressful.  You must be familiar with handling cats and dogs, be able to lift at least 20lbs alone and more with help, and be able to bend and kneel frequently. You will shadow with one of the senior volunteers for a surgery recovery session before being able to volunteer on your own. To set up the shadow session, email awdvolunteer@cabq.gov.

Organization: AWD Animal Clinic

This opportunity is to support the animals as they come out of sedation after surgery. Having a human there watching over them when they feel insecure can make the process much calmer instead of panicked or stressful.  You must be familiar with handling cats and dogs, be able to lift at least 20lbs alone and more with help, and be able to bend and kneel frequently. You will shadow with one of the senior volunteers for a surgery recovery session before being able to volunteer on your own. To set up the shadow session, email awdvolunteer@cabq.gov.

Organization: AWD Animal Clinic

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87121

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Surgery Recovery Volunteer - East

This opportunity is to support the animals as they come out of sedation after surgery. Having a human there watching over them when they feel insecure can make the process much calmer instead of panicked or stressful.  You must be familiar with handling cats and dogs, be able to lift at least 20lbs alone and more with help, and be able to bend and kneel frequently. You will shadow with one of the senior volunteers for a surgery recovery session before being able to volunteer on your own. To set up the shadow session, email awdvolunteer@cabq.gov.

Organization: AWD Animal Clinic

This opportunity is to support the animals as they come out of sedation after surgery. Having a human there watching over them when they feel insecure can make the process much calmer instead of panicked or stressful.  You must be familiar with handling cats and dogs, be able to lift at least 20lbs alone and more with help, and be able to bend and kneel frequently. You will shadow with one of the senior volunteers for a surgery recovery session before being able to volunteer on your own. To set up the shadow session, email awdvolunteer@cabq.gov.

Organization: AWD Animal Clinic

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Ringworm Treatment

This critical, life-saving opportunity provides care to the cats being treated for ringworm in the associated ringworm isolation area. Volunteers wear protective coverings on their body, feet, and hands. Kennel cleaning procedures will be explained when you begin volunteering. You will also be helping with treatment of ringworm cats by completing dipping treatments and bathing. Volunteers for the ringworm treatment opportunity should be comfortable with handling cats, be able to stand and bend, and be able to lift up to 20 pounds. 

Organization: AWD Animal Clinic

This critical, life-saving opportunity provides care to the cats being treated for ringworm in the associated ringworm isolation area. Volunteers wear protective coverings on their body, feet, and hands. Kennel cleaning procedures will be explained when you begin volunteering. You will also be helping with treatment of ringworm cats by completing dipping treatments and bathing. Volunteers for the ringworm treatment opportunity should be comfortable with handling cats, be able to stand and bend, and be able to lift up to 20 pounds. 

Organization: AWD Animal Clinic

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Request Neonate Nursery Orientation

Start by taking the neonate care course here: Maddie’s University | Animal Welfare Education Courses: Taking the Fear out of Bottle Feeding and Basic Kitten Care

Upload the completion certificate from the online class to "Neonate Training" which can be found in the list of "Qualifications". 

Once you have that submitted, respond to this opportunity to be set up for the in-person Nursery Orientation.

Organization: AWD Animal Clinic

Start by taking the neonate care course here: Maddie’s University | Animal Welfare Education Courses: Taking the Fear out of Bottle Feeding and Basic Kitten Care

Upload the completion certificate from the online class to "Neonate Training" which can be found in the list of "Qualifications". 

Once you have that submitted, respond to this opportunity to be set up for the in-person Nursery Orientation.

Organization: AWD Animal Clinic

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Request and schedule a Clinic Volunteer Orientation - East

Here is the right place to start your educational journey and assist the veterinary staff in the care of post-surgical animals and to help with evening clinic duties. This side of the shelter is fast-paced and calls for a volunteer with good animal handling skills and quick learning skills. Post-Surgery Clinic Volunteers move animals back to the main shelter after surgery, clean kennels, and maintain the cleanliness of the clinic during their shift. so we need you to know all the ins and outs of our facilities.

When you respond to this opportunity the Community Engagement team will get an email notification with your request and coordinate with a Senior Volunteer to schedule a time for your session that works with your availability. Stay alert to your emails so communication doesn't get lost and you can continue on your journey to complete the qualifications needed to finally schedule some time to volunteer with the Clinics at the CABQ Animal Shelters.

If you haven't, please determine on your profile your availability. You can do so by clicking on the circle menu with your initials at the top right of this page and then choose the "Edit profile" option. When the page loads you will find the availability section on the right side when you scroll down, right under the "Change Password" section. Just check the boxes on days and times you are available to volunteer. This setting will give our Volunteer Coordinator a better idea when they start looking for your session. These checkboxes can be changed at any time. You can also leave notes on your availability when you RESPOND to this opportunity in the "Additional notes" field.

After completing your orientation session remember to request your Clinic Volunteer Orientation certificate and/or the "Clinic" sticker that goes on your badge. You can also request your Volunteer Badge if you still don't have it.

If you want to learn more about all the trainings available through the AWD Animal Shelter, you can consult the list at www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd/trainings

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

 

Organization: AWD Animal Clinic

Here is the right place to start your educational journey and assist the veterinary staff in the care of post-surgical animals and to help with evening clinic duties. This side of the shelter is fast-paced and calls for a volunteer with good animal handling skills and quick learning skills. Post-Surgery Clinic Volunteers move animals back to the main shelter after surgery, clean kennels, and maintain the cleanliness of the clinic during their shift. so we need you to know all the ins and outs of our facilities.

When you respond to this opportunity the Community Engagement team will get an email notification with your request and coordinate with a Senior Volunteer to schedule a time for your session that works with your availability. Stay alert to your emails so communication doesn't get lost and you can continue on your journey to complete the qualifications needed to finally schedule some time to volunteer with the Clinics at the CABQ Animal Shelters.

If you haven't, please determine on your profile your availability. You can do so by clicking on the circle menu with your initials at the top right of this page and then choose the "Edit profile" option. When the page loads you will find the availability section on the right side when you scroll down, right under the "Change Password" section. Just check the boxes on days and times you are available to volunteer. This setting will give our Volunteer Coordinator a better idea when they start looking for your session. These checkboxes can be changed at any time. You can also leave notes on your availability when you RESPOND to this opportunity in the "Additional notes" field.

After completing your orientation session remember to request your Clinic Volunteer Orientation certificate and/or the "Clinic" sticker that goes on your badge. You can also request your Volunteer Badge if you still don't have it.

If you want to learn more about all the trainings available through the AWD Animal Shelter, you can consult the list at www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd/trainings

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

 

Organization: AWD Animal Clinic

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Neonate Nursery

Get your kitten and puppy fix here! Feed the bottle babies in the clinic and give them snuggles. You will need to take the neonate care course (linked below) and shadow with one of the senior nursery volunteers. This opportunity has set shifts so we can be sure the puppies and kittens are cared for daily. 

Volunteer Daily Tasks

Feeding & Socialization

Bottle feeding puppies and kittens  Feed wet/dry food older kittens and puppiesRecord weights Handle and socialize 

Laundry, Dishes, & Enclosures

Wash soiled bedding, towels, blankets Dry and restock clean laundryWash bottles, beds, crates Clean cages & incubators once the pet has left the shelter Replace bedding

Training Volunteers

Mentoring new volunteers  Assisting hands-on feedings

Nursery Intake

Get current weights Taking temperature Recording information in the nursery log


https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/taking-the-fear-out-of-bottle-feeding-and-basic-kitten-care 

Organization: AWD Animal Clinic

Get your kitten and puppy fix here! Feed the bottle babies in the clinic and give them snuggles. You will need to take the neonate care course (linked below) and shadow with one of the senior nursery volunteers. This opportunity has set shifts so we can be sure the puppies and kittens are cared for daily. 

Volunteer Daily Tasks

Feeding & Socialization

Bottle feeding puppies and kittens  Feed wet/dry food older kittens and puppiesRecord weights Handle and socialize 

Laundry, Dishes, & Enclosures

Wash soiled bedding, towels, blankets Dry and restock clean laundryWash bottles, beds, crates Clean cages & incubators once the pet has left the shelter Replace bedding

Training Volunteers

Mentoring new volunteers  Assisting hands-on feedings

Nursery Intake

Get current weights Taking temperature Recording information in the nursery log


https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/taking-the-fear-out-of-bottle-feeding-and-basic-kitten-care 

Organization: AWD Animal Clinic

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: First Responder - Overnight Neonate Care

This position is for fosters or volunteers who are available to care for neonate puppies and kittens at their home overnight. The neonates will then return to the AWD nursery the next day. You must have the neonate care qualification completed by either taking the class given by AWD or being approved by the nursery lead and the Community Engagement team.

Organization: AWD Animal Clinic

This position is for fosters or volunteers who are available to care for neonate puppies and kittens at their home overnight. The neonates will then return to the AWD nursery the next day. You must have the neonate care qualification completed by either taking the class given by AWD or being approved by the nursery lead and the Community Engagement team.

Organization: AWD Animal Clinic

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Dog Walking- Medical Eastside

This opportunity involves walking the dogs who are recovering in the clinic. Only advanced dog walkers who have taken the medical training are qualified for this.  Each dog taken out should get at least a half hour of your time. They enjoy your attention and the opportunity to get some fresh air.

Organization: AWD Animal Clinic

This opportunity involves walking the dogs who are recovering in the clinic. Only advanced dog walkers who have taken the medical training are qualified for this.  Each dog taken out should get at least a half hour of your time. They enjoy your attention and the opportunity to get some fresh air.

Organization: AWD Animal Clinic

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Cat Cuddling- Medical Eastside

This opportunity is to socialize and give attention to cats who are being treated for medical conditions. These cats need a little extra TLC while they heal, and your attention is just the right treatment. 

Organization: AWD Animal Clinic

This opportunity is to socialize and give attention to cats who are being treated for medical conditions. These cats need a little extra TLC while they heal, and your attention is just the right treatment. 

Organization: AWD Animal Clinic

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Exotics Fostering

This opportunity will bring exotic animals like bunnies or birds into your home until they are able to be adopted. You will be responsible to care for them, entertain them, and socialized them in preparation for their forever homes. 

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

This opportunity will bring exotic animals like bunnies or birds into your home until they are able to be adopted. You will be responsible to care for them, entertain them, and socialized them in preparation for their forever homes. 

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Dog Fostering- Ringworm, Parvo

This opportunity will bring needy dogs or puppies into your home. This requires extra training to manage and support the dogs through these illnesses. It takes dedication to pull them through, but is also very rewarding knowing what a difference you have made.

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

This opportunity will bring needy dogs or puppies into your home. This requires extra training to manage and support the dogs through these illnesses. It takes dedication to pull them through, but is also very rewarding knowing what a difference you have made.

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Dog Fostering- Puppies

This opportunity will bring puppies into your home until they are big enough to be adopted. You will be responsible to care for them, entertain them, and socialize them in preparation for their forever homes. Get the best of puppies without the long term commitment!

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

This opportunity will bring puppies into your home until they are big enough to be adopted. You will be responsible to care for them, entertain them, and socialize them in preparation for their forever homes. Get the best of puppies without the long term commitment!

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Dog Fostering- Nursing Mother and Puppies

This opportunity is for taking a nursing mother and her babies into your home until the puppies are weaned and big enough for adoption. They don't require too much work, just a quiet, healthy place. With your help the puppies will be social butterflies and mom will have a safe place to help her babies thrive.

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

This opportunity is for taking a nursing mother and her babies into your home until the puppies are weaned and big enough for adoption. They don't require too much work, just a quiet, healthy place. With your help the puppies will be social butterflies and mom will have a safe place to help her babies thrive.

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Dog Fostering- Medical Recovery

This opportunity will bring a dog into your home who just needs some TLC while they recover from medical treatment or illness. they might have medication that needs to be given, injuries to watch, or just need a watchful eye. AWD will provide guidance in their recovery. Help them recover and find their forever home!

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

This opportunity will bring a dog into your home who just needs some TLC while they recover from medical treatment or illness. they might have medication that needs to be given, injuries to watch, or just need a watchful eye. AWD will provide guidance in their recovery. Help them recover and find their forever home!

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Dog Fostering- Hospice

This opportunity brings an elderly or medically frail dog into your home where you provide care, love and support. AWD provides the medical care. 

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

This opportunity brings an elderly or medically frail dog into your home where you provide care, love and support. AWD provides the medical care. 

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Dog Fostering- Bottle Baby

This opportunity is for volunteers willing to take motherless puppies into their home to foster. It is a significant time commitment, but wonderfully rewarding to see little beans grow into chunky pups. Please make sure you complete the bottle baby training before applying. 

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

This opportunity is for volunteers willing to take motherless puppies into their home to foster. It is a significant time commitment, but wonderfully rewarding to see little beans grow into chunky pups. Please make sure you complete the bottle baby training before applying. 

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Dog Fostering- Adult

This opportunity supports dogs in need of a break from living in the shelter. They may be experiencing stress from living in a kennel long term or they may need a break from the shelter and to spend time in a loving home. The foster parent may market them for adoption during this time. It is also so helpful to support them by training basic skills such as sit and loose leash walking. This opportunity not only supports the foster dog in the home, but helps another dog by providing an open kennel to someone in need. 

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

This opportunity supports dogs in need of a break from living in the shelter. They may be experiencing stress from living in a kennel long term or they may need a break from the shelter and to spend time in a loving home. The foster parent may market them for adoption during this time. It is also so helpful to support them by training basic skills such as sit and loose leash walking. This opportunity not only supports the foster dog in the home, but helps another dog by providing an open kennel to someone in need. 

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Cat Fostering- Ringworm/Panleuk

This opportunity will bring cats or kittens into your home who are under treatment. This requires extra training to manage and support the cats through these illnesses. It takes dedication to pull them through, but is also very rewarding knowing what a difference you have made.

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

This opportunity will bring cats or kittens into your home who are under treatment. This requires extra training to manage and support the cats through these illnesses. It takes dedication to pull them through, but is also very rewarding knowing what a difference you have made.

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Cat Fostering- Nursing Mother and kittens

This opportunity is for taking a nursing mother and her babies into your home until the kittens are weaned and big enough for adoption. They don't require too much work, just a quiet, healthy place. With your help the kittens will be social butterflies and mom will have a safe place to help her babies thrive.

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

This opportunity is for taking a nursing mother and her babies into your home until the kittens are weaned and big enough for adoption. They don't require too much work, just a quiet, healthy place. With your help the kittens will be social butterflies and mom will have a safe place to help her babies thrive.

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Cat Fostering- Medical Recovery

This opportunity will bring a cat into your home who just needs some TLC while they recover from medical treatment or illness. It might have medication that needs to be given, injuries to watch, or just need a watchful eye. AWD will provide guidance in their recovery. Help them recover and find their forever home!

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

This opportunity will bring a cat into your home who just needs some TLC while they recover from medical treatment or illness. It might have medication that needs to be given, injuries to watch, or just need a watchful eye. AWD will provide guidance in their recovery. Help them recover and find their forever home!

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Cat Fostering- Kittens

This opportunity will bring kittens into your home until they are able to be adopted. You will be responsible to care for them, entertain them, and socialized them in preparation for their forever homes. Get the best of kittens without the long term commitment!

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

This opportunity will bring kittens into your home until they are able to be adopted. You will be responsible to care for them, entertain them, and socialized them in preparation for their forever homes. Get the best of kittens without the long term commitment!

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Cat Fostering- Hospice

This opportunity brings an elderly or medically frail cat into your home where you provide care, love and support. AWD provides the medical care. 

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

This opportunity brings an elderly or medically frail cat into your home where you provide care, love and support. AWD provides the medical care. 

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Cat Fostering- Bottle Baby

This opportunity is for volunteers willing to take motherless kittens into their home to foster. It is a significant time commitment, but wonderfully rewarding to see little beans grow into chunky kitties. Please make sure you complete the bottle baby training before applying. 

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

This opportunity is for volunteers willing to take motherless kittens into their home to foster. It is a significant time commitment, but wonderfully rewarding to see little beans grow into chunky kitties. Please make sure you complete the bottle baby training before applying. 

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Cat Fostering - Adult

This opportunity supports adult cats in need of a break from the shelter by bringing them into your home while they wait for their forever home. We provide supplies, you provide the love. 

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

This opportunity supports adult cats in need of a break from the shelter by bringing them into your home while they wait for their forever home. We provide supplies, you provide the love. 

Organization: AWD Animal Fostering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87112

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Dog Walking - West Side

This Dog walking opportunity involves walking the dogs who have a blue or green dot located on their kennel card. Each dog taken out should get at least a half hour of your time, if possible. 

To be able to respond to this opportunity you have to had gone through the Dog Handling online training, the Hands-on Dog Behavior in person class, at least one Dog Shadowing session and have had uploaded the correct certificates for each of these qualifications. 

Do you want to learn more and handle the next level of dogs? For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

This Dog walking opportunity involves walking the dogs who have a blue or green dot located on their kennel card. Each dog taken out should get at least a half hour of your time, if possible. 

To be able to respond to this opportunity you have to had gone through the Dog Handling online training, the Hands-on Dog Behavior in person class, at least one Dog Shadowing session and have had uploaded the correct certificates for each of these qualifications. 

Do you want to learn more and handle the next level of dogs? For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs

Organization: AWD Animal Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87121

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Yard Clean Up - June

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help clean up and beautify local yards for neighbors who need a helping hand! Tasks may include raking leaves, trimming bushes, pulling weeds, and general yard tidying. No special skills required — just a willingness to help and get your hands a little dirty!

What to Bring:

Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes

Water bottle

We Provide:

Work gloves

Tools

Trash bags and basic supplies

Light refreshments

Come make a difference in our community — one yard at a time!

Organization: Senior Affairs, Volunteers In Action (VIA)

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help clean up and beautify local yards for neighbors who need a helping hand! Tasks may include raking leaves, trimming bushes, pulling weeds, and general yard tidying. No special skills required — just a willingness to help and get your hands a little dirty!

What to Bring:

Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes

Water bottle

We Provide:

Work gloves

Tools

Trash bags and basic supplies

Light refreshments

Come make a difference in our community — one yard at a time!

Organization: Senior Affairs, Volunteers In Action (VIA)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 6, 2026

Zip Code: 87102

Allow Groups: Teams only


Volunteer: Yard Clean Up

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help clean up and beautify local yards for neighbors who need a helping hand! Tasks may include raking leaves, trimming bushes, pulling weeds, and general yard tidying. No special skills required — just a willingness to help and get your hands a little dirty!

What to Bring:

Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes

Water bottle

We Provide:

Work gloves

Tools

Trash bags and basic supplies

Light refreshments

Come make a difference in our community — one yard at a time!

Organization: Senior Affairs, Volunteers In Action (VIA)

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help clean up and beautify local yards for neighbors who need a helping hand! Tasks may include raking leaves, trimming bushes, pulling weeds, and general yard tidying. No special skills required — just a willingness to help and get your hands a little dirty!

What to Bring:

Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes

Water bottle

We Provide:

Work gloves

Tools

Trash bags and basic supplies

Light refreshments

Come make a difference in our community — one yard at a time!

Organization: Senior Affairs, Volunteers In Action (VIA)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 30, 2026

Zip Code: 87102

Allow Groups: Teams only


Volunteer: Yard Clean Up

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help clean up and beautify local yards for neighbors who need a helping hand! Tasks may include raking leaves, trimming bushes, pulling weeds, and general yard tidying. No special skills required — just a willingness to help and get your hands a little dirty!

What to Bring:

Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes

Water bottle

We Provide:

Work gloves

Tools

Trash bags and basic supplies

Light refreshments

Come make a difference in our community — one yard at a time!

Organization: Senior Affairs, Volunteers In Action (VIA)

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help clean up and beautify local yards for neighbors who need a helping hand! Tasks may include raking leaves, trimming bushes, pulling weeds, and general yard tidying. No special skills required — just a willingness to help and get your hands a little dirty!

What to Bring:

Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes

Water bottle

We Provide:

Work gloves

Tools

Trash bags and basic supplies

Light refreshments

Come make a difference in our community — one yard at a time!

Organization: Senior Affairs, Volunteers In Action (VIA)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 16, 2026

Zip Code: 87102

Allow Groups: Teams only


Volunteer: Spring Fixit Clinic Coaches

Keep Albuquerque Beautiful, in partnership with Fuse Makerspace, is excited to host this year's Spring Fixit Clinic! This free, all-ages event provides a unique opportunity for participants to bring their broken household items—such as bikes, small appliances, electronics, and sewing projects—and learn how to repair them with the guidance of experienced coaches. Instead of sending these items to the landfill, attendees will learn valuable skills in assessing, disassembling, and fixing their belongings.

The Fixit Clinic is more than just a repair event; it’s an educational experience that fosters sustainability and creativity. This past fall, more than 120 people participated in diagnosing and repairing over 200 items, with attendees expressing high satisfaction from the hands-on, expert assistance they received.

We are looking for skilled individuals who are handy and experienced in sewing, woodwork, leatherwork, electronics, small appliances, and jewelry. We invite you to register as a coach if you have any of these skills. 

Organization: Solid Waste

Keep Albuquerque Beautiful, in partnership with Fuse Makerspace, is excited to host this year's Spring Fixit Clinic! This free, all-ages event provides a unique opportunity for participants to bring their broken household items—such as bikes, small appliances, electronics, and sewing projects—and learn how to repair them with the guidance of experienced coaches. Instead of sending these items to the landfill, attendees will learn valuable skills in assessing, disassembling, and fixing their belongings.

The Fixit Clinic is more than just a repair event; it’s an educational experience that fosters sustainability and creativity. This past fall, more than 120 people participated in diagnosing and repairing over 200 items, with attendees expressing high satisfaction from the hands-on, expert assistance they received.

We are looking for skilled individuals who are handy and experienced in sewing, woodwork, leatherwork, electronics, small appliances, and jewelry. We invite you to register as a coach if you have any of these skills. 

Organization: Solid Waste

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 16, 2026

Zip Code: 87102

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Paint The Plaza Red - ABQ Civic Plaza

On May 9, 2026 - the community is invited to come together for Paint the Plaza Red, a powerful day of remembrance, advocacy, and solidarity. The event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Civic Plaza in Albuquerque. Paint the Plaza Red is a dual city event in partnership with Coalition To Stop Violence Against Native Women, Three Sisters Collective, Native Community Health Network, City of Albuquerque and City of Santa Fe. In honor of the national day of awareness (May 5th) the collaborating organizations and Good Heart Medicine Tour are coming together to celebrate the work of advocates, organizations and families. Sponsors include the Fund for Nonviolence, Fulcrum Fund, Pojoaque Pueblo, Nambé Pueblo, and San Ildefonso Pueblo. The event is a call to action to unite our voices and efforts as we move forward in our initiatives. Community, allies, advocacy organizations are invited to come out to join us for a day of music, art, and incredible speakers.

Organization: Sees Clearly Productions

On May 9, 2026 - the community is invited to come together for Paint the Plaza Red, a powerful day of remembrance, advocacy, and solidarity. The event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Civic Plaza in Albuquerque. Paint the Plaza Red is a dual city event in partnership with Coalition To Stop Violence Against Native Women, Three Sisters Collective, Native Community Health Network, City of Albuquerque and City of Santa Fe. In honor of the national day of awareness (May 5th) the collaborating organizations and Good Heart Medicine Tour are coming together to celebrate the work of advocates, organizations and families. Sponsors include the Fund for Nonviolence, Fulcrum Fund, Pojoaque Pueblo, Nambé Pueblo, and San Ildefonso Pueblo. The event is a call to action to unite our voices and efforts as we move forward in our initiatives. Community, allies, advocacy organizations are invited to come out to join us for a day of music, art, and incredible speakers.

Organization: Sees Clearly Productions

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 9, 2026

Zip Code: 87102

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

Click here to volunteer.

Letter carriers, the US Postal Service and so many other national and local partners come together to collect non-perishable food to help hunger-relief organizations. Roadrunner volunteers help unload letter carrier vehicles and sort food along with Food Bank staff members. 


Multiple locations across Albuquerque.  Click the link above to view locations, shift times, and to register.


Age Restrictions:

Because volunteers will be working in a loading dock area with vehicles coming and going, for everyone’s safety the age limit is 12 years and older.  Volunteers ages 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone, at a ratio of 1 adult per 4 youth.

Organization: Roadrunner Food Bank

Click here to volunteer.

Letter carriers, the US Postal Service and so many other national and local partners come together to collect non-perishable food to help hunger-relief organizations. Roadrunner volunteers help unload letter carrier vehicles and sort food along with Food Bank staff members. 


Multiple locations across Albuquerque.  Click the link above to view locations, shift times, and to register.


Age Restrictions:

Because volunteers will be working in a loading dock area with vehicles coming and going, for everyone’s safety the age limit is 12 years and older.  Volunteers ages 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone, at a ratio of 1 adult per 4 youth.

Organization: Roadrunner Food Bank

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 9, 2026

Zip Code: 87109

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Board Member

Expectation of hours per month: 3-4

                                       

Roles and responsibilities of a board member:

1. Articulate and live the purpose and values of the association and guide the association in achieving its goals

2. Define organizational performance measures and strategically monitor effectiveness

3. Provide strategic guidance to the association and to the director

4. Ensure financial solvency and resiliency (approve, oversee, conserve, enhance annual budget)

5. Help to raise resources

6. Select, support, partner, and evaluate the director

7. Engage in strategic succession planning to ensure mission continuity

8. Ensure continuous board improvement

9. Partner for mission and community impact

10. Be an ambassador and advocate with the voice of the mission

Expectations:

❑ Attend at least 9 of 12 board meetings per year (75% of total meetings)

❑ Participate in strategic planning

❑ Participate in at least one board training event and an annual evaluation to identify ways in which our board can improve its performance

❑ Serve on at least one board committee (standing or ad hoc)

❑ Make an annual personal financial donation that is meaningful and significant to me

❑ Hold the association to a high standard of performance

❑ Understand my roles and responsibilities and become sufficiently knowledgeable about our association and its operations to make informed decisions

❑ Read the materials sent to the board and come prepared to board and committee meetings

 ❑ Arrive at meetings on time and stay for the full agenda unless I have otherwise notified the board or committee chair

❑ Ask for clarification on any matters or material that I do not understand before making a decision

❑ Listen carefully to other board members and staff with an open mind and an objective perspective

❑ Actively work towards those decisions and solutions that are in the association’s best interests


Optional Responsibilities: I agree to do one of three items listed each year:

❑ Participate in at least one fundraising opportunity

❑ Speak the message of this association publicly at my other civic meetings or community events or health fairs

❑ Volunteer in a community-wide project as part of our association’s team

 

Organization: Prostate Cancer Support Association of New Mexico

Expectation of hours per month: 3-4

                                       

Roles and responsibilities of a board member:

1. Articulate and live the purpose and values of the association and guide the association in achieving its goals

2. Define organizational performance measures and strategically monitor effectiveness

3. Provide strategic guidance to the association and to the director

4. Ensure financial solvency and resiliency (approve, oversee, conserve, enhance annual budget)

5. Help to raise resources

6. Select, support, partner, and evaluate the director

7. Engage in strategic succession planning to ensure mission continuity

8. Ensure continuous board improvement

9. Partner for mission and community impact

10. Be an ambassador and advocate with the voice of the mission

Expectations:

❑ Attend at least 9 of 12 board meetings per year (75% of total meetings)

❑ Participate in strategic planning

❑ Participate in at least one board training event and an annual evaluation to identify ways in which our board can improve its performance

❑ Serve on at least one board committee (standing or ad hoc)

❑ Make an annual personal financial donation that is meaningful and significant to me

❑ Hold the association to a high standard of performance

❑ Understand my roles and responsibilities and become sufficiently knowledgeable about our association and its operations to make informed decisions

❑ Read the materials sent to the board and come prepared to board and committee meetings

 ❑ Arrive at meetings on time and stay for the full agenda unless I have otherwise notified the board or committee chair

❑ Ask for clarification on any matters or material that I do not understand before making a decision

❑ Listen carefully to other board members and staff with an open mind and an objective perspective

❑ Actively work towards those decisions and solutions that are in the association’s best interests


Optional Responsibilities: I agree to do one of three items listed each year:

❑ Participate in at least one fundraising opportunity

❑ Speak the message of this association publicly at my other civic meetings or community events or health fairs

❑ Volunteer in a community-wide project as part of our association’s team

 

Organization: Prostate Cancer Support Association of New Mexico

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87110

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: 2026 Bike to Work Day - Civic Plaza

This year, Bike to Work Day will be on Thursday, May 14. The City of Albuquerque is looking for volunteers to staff outdoor pop-up event tables (cycle stops) to distribute biking information and free swag to cyclists who stop by.

How will volunteers help out?

We will be handing out bike safety swag for those who need it and cheering on people riding their bikes on Bike to Work Day. We will also be counting people bicycling who stop by a pop-up cycle stop or pass by a pop-up cycle stop.

We will provide volunteers with the materials they need, and volunteers will complete shifts independently. There will be up to 6 volunteers at each location. We encourage you to sign up to work the shift with friends or coworkers! Just send them the link to this page.

We will reach out to registered volunteers closer to the date of the event with additional details.

Where and when?

This table will be set up at Civic Plaza. Volunteers will arrive at 6:30 am to be set up by 7 am. Clean-up will occur at 9 am. 

What is Bike to Work Day?

Bike to Work Day is part of Bike Month, which occurs each May. It encourages people to cycle to work and also increases awareness of people cycling in our community. There are additional bicycling-related activities throughout May. For more information, please visit cabq.gov/bike

Important: If this is your first time using this platform or you’re using a new email address to register, after clicking “Respond,” you will be prompted to complete the injury/liability and photo release waivers.

After completing the two waivers, please return to the original volunteer opportunity page for the location you are interested in volunteering at and click “Respond” again and go through the prompts to register to volunteer at that location. Apologies for any confusion.

Organization: Bike to Work Day

This year, Bike to Work Day will be on Thursday, May 14. The City of Albuquerque is looking for volunteers to staff outdoor pop-up event tables (cycle stops) to distribute biking information and free swag to cyclists who stop by.

How will volunteers help out?

We will be handing out bike safety swag for those who need it and cheering on people riding their bikes on Bike to Work Day. We will also be counting people bicycling who stop by a pop-up cycle stop or pass by a pop-up cycle stop.

We will provide volunteers with the materials they need, and volunteers will complete shifts independently. There will be up to 6 volunteers at each location. We encourage you to sign up to work the shift with friends or coworkers! Just send them the link to this page.

We will reach out to registered volunteers closer to the date of the event with additional details.

Where and when?

This table will be set up at Civic Plaza. Volunteers will arrive at 6:30 am to be set up by 7 am. Clean-up will occur at 9 am. 

What is Bike to Work Day?

Bike to Work Day is part of Bike Month, which occurs each May. It encourages people to cycle to work and also increases awareness of people cycling in our community. There are additional bicycling-related activities throughout May. For more information, please visit cabq.gov/bike

Important: If this is your first time using this platform or you’re using a new email address to register, after clicking “Respond,” you will be prompted to complete the injury/liability and photo release waivers.

After completing the two waivers, please return to the original volunteer opportunity page for the location you are interested in volunteering at and click “Respond” again and go through the prompts to register to volunteer at that location. Apologies for any confusion.

Organization: Bike to Work Day

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 14, 2026

Zip Code: 87102

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Pet Therapy Volunteer – Hospice Care

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Benefits:

How to Apply:
Click the link to begin! Volunteers

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Benefits:

How to Apply:
Click the link to begin! Volunteers

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87109

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Bring Comfort, Dignity, and Light to Someone’s Final Days – Volunteer with Gentiva Hospice

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Gentiva Hospice is seeking compassionate, heart‑centered individuals to join our dedicated team of Vigil Volunteers.

Vigil Volunteers offer presence, comfort, and peace during one of life’s most sacred transitions. Whether it’s sitting quietly at the bedside, offering a gentle touch, reading softly, or simply being a calming presence, your companionship can bring immeasurable comfort to patients and families in their final moments.

If you feel called to offer dignity, warmth, and companionship during life’s final chapter, we would be honored to welcome you into our volunteer family.

No medical experience is required—only kindness, reliability, and the desire to ensure that no one spends their last moments alone. Gentiva is an outpatient hospice, providing comfort care wherever the patient calls home, including nursing homes, private residences, and assisted living communities.

Interested in learning more?
Reach out today and discover how a few hours of your time can make a meaningful difference. Click the link below, and our dedicated Volunteer Coordinator will contact you soon Volunteers

We can't wait to hear from you! 


Organization: Gentiva Hospice

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Gentiva Hospice is seeking compassionate, heart‑centered individuals to join our dedicated team of Vigil Volunteers.

Vigil Volunteers offer presence, comfort, and peace during one of life’s most sacred transitions. Whether it’s sitting quietly at the bedside, offering a gentle touch, reading softly, or simply being a calming presence, your companionship can bring immeasurable comfort to patients and families in their final moments.

If you feel called to offer dignity, warmth, and companionship during life’s final chapter, we would be honored to welcome you into our volunteer family.

No medical experience is required—only kindness, reliability, and the desire to ensure that no one spends their last moments alone. Gentiva is an outpatient hospice, providing comfort care wherever the patient calls home, including nursing homes, private residences, and assisted living communities.

Interested in learning more?
Reach out today and discover how a few hours of your time can make a meaningful difference. Click the link below, and our dedicated Volunteer Coordinator will contact you soon Volunteers

We can't wait to hear from you! 


Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87109

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Help Us Reach More Patients: Hospice Volunteers Needed in Outlying Areas-Gentiva Hospice

Gentiva Hospice is excited to welcome compassionate individuals who are looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and their families. We are currently seeking dedicated volunteers to serve the outlying communities for the following rewarding opportunities:

Pet Therapy 

Hospice Companions

Massage Therapy

Haircare Specialists

Music Volunteers

Vigil Volunteers

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Volunteers can serve up to 10-12 hours a month, and scheduling is flexible based on your availability.

Click the link to get started Volunteers- we can't wait to hear from you! 

Communities include:
Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Edgewood, Moriarty

No medical experience is required—only kindness, reliability, and the desire to ensure that no one spends their last moments alone. Gentiva is an outpatient hospice, providing comfort care wherever the patient calls home, including nursing homes, private residences, and assisted living communities.

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Gentiva Hospice is excited to welcome compassionate individuals who are looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and their families. We are currently seeking dedicated volunteers to serve the outlying communities for the following rewarding opportunities:

Pet Therapy 

Hospice Companions

Massage Therapy

Haircare Specialists

Music Volunteers

Vigil Volunteers

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Volunteers can serve up to 10-12 hours a month, and scheduling is flexible based on your availability.

Click the link to get started Volunteers- we can't wait to hear from you! 

Communities include:
Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Edgewood, Moriarty

No medical experience is required—only kindness, reliability, and the desire to ensure that no one spends their last moments alone. Gentiva is an outpatient hospice, providing comfort care wherever the patient calls home, including nursing homes, private residences, and assisted living communities.

Organization: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87109

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Duke City Retro Con

Pop Culture show with a retro vibe, think old school, 70's, 80's, 90's

Our application and email are listed below

volunteerabqcc@gmail.com

https://albuquerquecomiccon.com/volunteers/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRh3xZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFDQkRHaFpmSjduajJlU2Iwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiis6ooFsJFnhtK0HimINLFHFpMcAggC7g8RsZE354D1NFXXHapdseQHzWgm_aem_CrtqXi2VjK0mYJVTdoyIsQ

Organization: Albuquerque Comic Con

Pop Culture show with a retro vibe, think old school, 70's, 80's, 90's

Our application and email are listed below

volunteerabqcc@gmail.com

https://albuquerquecomiccon.com/volunteers/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRh3xZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFDQkRHaFpmSjduajJlU2Iwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiis6ooFsJFnhtK0HimINLFHFpMcAggC7g8RsZE354D1NFXXHapdseQHzWgm_aem_CrtqXi2VjK0mYJVTdoyIsQ

Organization: Albuquerque Comic Con

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jun 19, 2026 through Jun 21, 2026

Zip Code: 87109

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: 2026 Bike to Work Day - UNM/Nob Hill Area

This year, Bike to Work Day will be on Thursday, May 14. The City of Albuquerque is looking for volunteers to staff outdoor pop-up event tables (cycle stops) to distribute biking information and free swag to cyclists who stop by.

How will volunteers help out?

We will be handing out bike safety swag for those who need it and cheering on people riding their bikes on Bike to Work Day. We will also be counting people bicycling who stop by a pop-up cycle stop or pass by a pop-up cycle stop.

We will provide volunteers with the materials they need, and volunteers will complete shifts independently. There will be up to 6 volunteers at each location. We encourage you to sign up to work the shift with friends or coworkers! Just send them the link to this page.

We will reach out to registered volunteers closer to the date of the event with additional details.

Where and when?

This table will be set up at UNM/Nob Hill Area (SE corner of Silver and Bryn Mawr). Volunteers will arrive at 6:30 am to be set up by 7 am. Clean-up will occur at 9 am. 

What is Bike to Work Day?

Bike to Work Day is part of Bike Month, which occurs each May. It encourages people to cycle to work and also increases awareness of people cycling in our community. There are additional bicycling-related activities throughout May. For more information, please visit cabq.gov/bike

Important: If this is your first time using this platform or you’re using a new email address to register, after clicking “Respond,” you will be prompted to complete the injury/liability and photo release waivers.

After completing the two waivers, please return to the original volunteer opportunity page for the location you are interested in volunteering at and click “Respond” again and go through the prompts to register to volunteer at that location. Apologies for any confusion.

Organization: Bike to Work Day

This year, Bike to Work Day will be on Thursday, May 14. The City of Albuquerque is looking for volunteers to staff outdoor pop-up event tables (cycle stops) to distribute biking information and free swag to cyclists who stop by.

How will volunteers help out?

We will be handing out bike safety swag for those who need it and cheering on people riding their bikes on Bike to Work Day. We will also be counting people bicycling who stop by a pop-up cycle stop or pass by a pop-up cycle stop.

We will provide volunteers with the materials they need, and volunteers will complete shifts independently. There will be up to 6 volunteers at each location. We encourage you to sign up to work the shift with friends or coworkers! Just send them the link to this page.

We will reach out to registered volunteers closer to the date of the event with additional details.

Where and when?

This table will be set up at UNM/Nob Hill Area (SE corner of Silver and Bryn Mawr). Volunteers will arrive at 6:30 am to be set up by 7 am. Clean-up will occur at 9 am. 

What is Bike to Work Day?

Bike to Work Day is part of Bike Month, which occurs each May. It encourages people to cycle to work and also increases awareness of people cycling in our community. There are additional bicycling-related activities throughout May. For more information, please visit cabq.gov/bike

Important: If this is your first time using this platform or you’re using a new email address to register, after clicking “Respond,” you will be prompted to complete the injury/liability and photo release waivers.

After completing the two waivers, please return to the original volunteer opportunity page for the location you are interested in volunteering at and click “Respond” again and go through the prompts to register to volunteer at that location. Apologies for any confusion.

Organization: Bike to Work Day

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 14, 2026

Zip Code: 87106

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: 2026 Bike to Work Day - Rail Trail/Sawmill

This year, Bike to Work Day will be on Thursday, May 14. The City of Albuquerque is looking for volunteers to staff outdoor pop-up event tables (cycle stops) to distribute biking information and free swag to cyclists who stop by.

How will volunteers help out?

We will be handing out bike safety swag for those who need it and cheering on people riding their bikes on Bike to Work Day. We will also be counting people bicycling who stop by a pop-up cycle stop or pass by a pop-up cycle stop.

We will provide volunteers with the materials they need, and volunteers will complete shifts independently. There will be up to 6 volunteers at each location. We encourage you to sign up to work the shift with friends or coworkers! Just send them the link to this page.

We will reach out to registered volunteers closer to the date of the event with additional details.

Where and when?

This table will be set up at Rail Trail/Sawmill. Volunteers will arrive at 6:30 am to be set up by 7 am. Clean-up will occur at 9 am. 

What is Bike to Work Day?

Bike to Work Day is part of Bike Month, which occurs each May. It encourages people to cycle to work and also increases awareness of people cycling in our community. There are additional bicycling-related activities throughout May. For more information, please visit cabq.gov/bike

Important: If this is your first time using this platform or you’re using a new email address to register, after clicking “Respond,” you will be prompted to complete the injury/liability and photo release waivers.

After completing the two waivers, please return to the original volunteer opportunity page for the location you are interested in volunteering at and click “Respond” again and go through the prompts to register to volunteer at that location. Apologies for any confusion.

Organization: Bike to Work Day

This year, Bike to Work Day will be on Thursday, May 14. The City of Albuquerque is looking for volunteers to staff outdoor pop-up event tables (cycle stops) to distribute biking information and free swag to cyclists who stop by.

How will volunteers help out?

We will be handing out bike safety swag for those who need it and cheering on people riding their bikes on Bike to Work Day. We will also be counting people bicycling who stop by a pop-up cycle stop or pass by a pop-up cycle stop.

We will provide volunteers with the materials they need, and volunteers will complete shifts independently. There will be up to 6 volunteers at each location. We encourage you to sign up to work the shift with friends or coworkers! Just send them the link to this page.

We will reach out to registered volunteers closer to the date of the event with additional details.

Where and when?

This table will be set up at Rail Trail/Sawmill. Volunteers will arrive at 6:30 am to be set up by 7 am. Clean-up will occur at 9 am. 

What is Bike to Work Day?

Bike to Work Day is part of Bike Month, which occurs each May. It encourages people to cycle to work and also increases awareness of people cycling in our community. There are additional bicycling-related activities throughout May. For more information, please visit cabq.gov/bike

Important: If this is your first time using this platform or you’re using a new email address to register, after clicking “Respond,” you will be prompted to complete the injury/liability and photo release waivers.

After completing the two waivers, please return to the original volunteer opportunity page for the location you are interested in volunteering at and click “Respond” again and go through the prompts to register to volunteer at that location. Apologies for any confusion.

Organization: Bike to Work Day

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 14, 2026

Zip Code: 87104

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: 2026 Bike to Work Day - Paseo del Bosque Trail & I-40 (Gail Ryba Bridge)

This year, Bike to Work Day will be on Thursday, May 14. The City of Albuquerque is looking for volunteers to staff outdoor pop-up event tables (cycle stops) to distribute biking information and free swag to cyclists who stop by.

How will volunteers help out?

We will be handing out bike safety swag for those who need it and cheering on people riding their bikes on Bike to Work Day. We will also be counting people bicycling who stop by a pop-up cycle stop or pass by a pop-up cycle stop.

We will provide volunteers with the materials they need, and volunteers will complete shifts independently. There will be up to 6 volunteers at each location. We encourage you to sign up to work the shift with friends or coworkers! Just send them the link to this page.

We will reach out to registered volunteers closer to the date of the event with additional details.

Where and when?

This table will be set up at Paseo del Bosque Trail & I-40 (Gail Ryba Bridge). Volunteers will arrive at 6:30 am to be set up by 7 am. Clean-up will occur at 9 am. 

What is Bike to Work Day?

Bike to Work Day is part of Bike Month, which occurs each May. It encourages people to cycle to work and also increases awareness of people cycling in our community. There are additional bicycling-related activities throughout May. For more information, please visit cabq.gov/bike

Important: If this is your first time using this platform or you’re using a new email address to register, after clicking “Respond,” you will be prompted to complete the injury/liability and photo release waivers.

After completing the two waivers, please return to the original volunteer opportunity page for the location you are interested in volunteering at and click “Respond” again and go through the prompts to register to volunteer at that location. Apologies for any confusion.

Organization: Bike to Work Day

This year, Bike to Work Day will be on Thursday, May 14. The City of Albuquerque is looking for volunteers to staff outdoor pop-up event tables (cycle stops) to distribute biking information and free swag to cyclists who stop by.

How will volunteers help out?

We will be handing out bike safety swag for those who need it and cheering on people riding their bikes on Bike to Work Day. We will also be counting people bicycling who stop by a pop-up cycle stop or pass by a pop-up cycle stop.

We will provide volunteers with the materials they need, and volunteers will complete shifts independently. There will be up to 6 volunteers at each location. We encourage you to sign up to work the shift with friends or coworkers! Just send them the link to this page.

We will reach out to registered volunteers closer to the date of the event with additional details.

Where and when?

This table will be set up at Paseo del Bosque Trail & I-40 (Gail Ryba Bridge). Volunteers will arrive at 6:30 am to be set up by 7 am. Clean-up will occur at 9 am. 

What is Bike to Work Day?

Bike to Work Day is part of Bike Month, which occurs each May. It encourages people to cycle to work and also increases awareness of people cycling in our community. There are additional bicycling-related activities throughout May. For more information, please visit cabq.gov/bike

Important: If this is your first time using this platform or you’re using a new email address to register, after clicking “Respond,” you will be prompted to complete the injury/liability and photo release waivers.

After completing the two waivers, please return to the original volunteer opportunity page for the location you are interested in volunteering at and click “Respond” again and go through the prompts to register to volunteer at that location. Apologies for any confusion.

Organization: Bike to Work Day

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 14, 2026

Zip Code: 87104

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Summer Reading Teen Volunteers 2026-Erna Fergusson Library

Summer Reading Teen Volunteer: Unearth A Story! -- May 30th, 2026 to July 25th, 2026 

Erna Fergusson Library

What do SRP volunteers do?

Teen volunteers are a vital part of our summer programming.  Volunteers help with all types of work, from signing up participants, to stamping Summer Reading Logs, and handing out weekly prizes. They may also be asked to help with the day-to-day business of the library, as well as contributing their own special skills on an as-needed basis. Volunteers should be prepared to attend a mandatory orientation and to work a minimum of one shift per week for the duration of the library’s Summer Reading Program which runs May 30th through July 25th. With the exception of preplanned time needed for previously scheduled events.

Special events are where our volunteers will really shine.  Volunteers may help with offering and/or assisting during arts & crafts or story time programs, helping with setting up and tearing down, and with generating publicity by sharing information about our events. Teen volunteers play an important role at the Library during the busy summer schedule.

What do I need to become a SRP volunteer?

All volunteers must be able to attend an orientation session in order to be considered for the SRP volunteer program. If you cannot attend one of the the orientation dates (Wednesday May 27th @6 or Thursday May 28th @5), please contact Tamara at ernafergusson@cabq.gov.

City policy requires background checks for anyone aged 13+ before being considered to volunteer for the Library. There is no cost to the applicant. Background checks must clear before volunteers attend orientation in order to volunteer during the program.


 Your background check must be approved before you can sign up for a shift.

After reading the above, Please contact Tamara with questions and to discuss availability: ernafergusson@cabq.gov 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Albuquerque Public Library!
We are excited to work with you!

Organization: Erna Fergusson Library

Summer Reading Teen Volunteer: Unearth A Story! -- May 30th, 2026 to July 25th, 2026 

Erna Fergusson Library

What do SRP volunteers do?

Teen volunteers are a vital part of our summer programming.  Volunteers help with all types of work, from signing up participants, to stamping Summer Reading Logs, and handing out weekly prizes. They may also be asked to help with the day-to-day business of the library, as well as contributing their own special skills on an as-needed basis. Volunteers should be prepared to attend a mandatory orientation and to work a minimum of one shift per week for the duration of the library’s Summer Reading Program which runs May 30th through July 25th. With the exception of preplanned time needed for previously scheduled events.

Special events are where our volunteers will really shine.  Volunteers may help with offering and/or assisting during arts & crafts or story time programs, helping with setting up and tearing down, and with generating publicity by sharing information about our events. Teen volunteers play an important role at the Library during the busy summer schedule.

What do I need to become a SRP volunteer?

All volunteers must be able to attend an orientation session in order to be considered for the SRP volunteer program. If you cannot attend one of the the orientation dates (Wednesday May 27th @6 or Thursday May 28th @5), please contact Tamara at ernafergusson@cabq.gov.

City policy requires background checks for anyone aged 13+ before being considered to volunteer for the Library. There is no cost to the applicant. Background checks must clear before volunteers attend orientation in order to volunteer during the program.


 Your background check must be approved before you can sign up for a shift.

After reading the above, Please contact Tamara with questions and to discuss availability: ernafergusson@cabq.gov 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Albuquerque Public Library!
We are excited to work with you!

Organization: Erna Fergusson Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87110

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Docent/Tour Guide

Educating New Mexico's students is critical to our mission. Each year, NMHIM welcomes hundreds of middle and high school students to the museum, where they receive a docent-led tour and a presentation by a Holocaust survivor or survivor-descendant. We are looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our docent team. 

As a docent, you will be trained to educate students using the museum's artifacts, exhibits, and collections. Tours typically last between 45 minutes to an hour. Tours will be assigned based on availability. 

Organization: New Mexico Holocaust & Intolerance Museum

Educating New Mexico's students is critical to our mission. Each year, NMHIM welcomes hundreds of middle and high school students to the museum, where they receive a docent-led tour and a presentation by a Holocaust survivor or survivor-descendant. We are looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our docent team. 

As a docent, you will be trained to educate students using the museum's artifacts, exhibits, and collections. Tours typically last between 45 minutes to an hour. Tours will be assigned based on availability. 

Organization: New Mexico Holocaust & Intolerance Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87102

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Front Door Greeter

As a museum with a small staff, we rely on our incredible volunteers to keep the museum running day-to-day. Front Desk Greeters are the friendly face of the museum; they welcome visitors, answer questions, and assist in our small gift shop. Other responsibilities include turning exhibit media on at the beginning of the shift and off at the end, as well as light janitorial duties. 

All volunteers receive free parking downtown, a museum t-shirt, and a 10% discount on items in the gift shop. Most days include some downtime between visitors; you are welcome to bring in your own books, laptops, or classwork, making this a great position for students. 

Organization: New Mexico Holocaust & Intolerance Museum

As a museum with a small staff, we rely on our incredible volunteers to keep the museum running day-to-day. Front Desk Greeters are the friendly face of the museum; they welcome visitors, answer questions, and assist in our small gift shop. Other responsibilities include turning exhibit media on at the beginning of the shift and off at the end, as well as light janitorial duties. 

All volunteers receive free parking downtown, a museum t-shirt, and a 10% discount on items in the gift shop. Most days include some downtime between visitors; you are welcome to bring in your own books, laptops, or classwork, making this a great position for students. 

Organization: New Mexico Holocaust & Intolerance Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 87102

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: SONV Movie Night - Parking Attendants

Albuquerque Community Safety is hosting our Seasons of Nonviolence series of summer movie nights!

Please help us coordinate volunteers this evening to ensure a safe and happy summer event!

Responsibilities:

Assist ACS team with parking lot setup and take downDirect attendees in and out of the parking lotPromote the Pledge of Nonviolence

Organization: Seasons of Nonviolence

Albuquerque Community Safety is hosting our Seasons of Nonviolence series of summer movie nights!

Please help us coordinate volunteers this evening to ensure a safe and happy summer event!

Responsibilities:

Assist ACS team with parking lot setup and take downDirect attendees in and out of the parking lotPromote the Pledge of Nonviolence

Organization: Seasons of Nonviolence

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 10, 2026

Zip Code: 87113

Allow Groups: Yes