Opportunities From: One Albuquerque Volunteers

Hello, One ABQ Volunteers

Gateway Family is a unique facility that provides shelter and case management to families with children experiencing homelessness.

Next Saturday, December 20th, 2025 we will be hosting a special Holiday Party for residents to enjoy. In addition to the fun activity stations, we will need help serving a buffet-style meal.

11:00am – setup tables, clean surfaces, and prepare supplies

12:00pm - volunteers will be provided an apron and gloves to assist with serving clients.

2:00pm- please, stay to help us breakdown supplies, clean, and leave the serving area in good condition.

Click ‘Respond’ to join our team and help with meal service at Gateway Family.

Thank you!

Hello, One ABQ Volunteers!

Join us on Saturday, December 20th to brighten the winter season for children and residents at Gateway Family.

HHH and our partners are hosting a special holiday party so, we could use your help with the following:

10:30am - Setup:

tables, chairs, decorations, and equipment will need to be staged and

ready before the event begins at 12:00pm.

12:00pm – Holiday Party begins:

Arts & Crafts: lead a holiday themed activity for kids to engage and enjoy.

Popcorn: volunteers with gloves and an apron may help serve popcorn.

Photobooth: Santa Clause and the Grinch are coming to visit!

You can help by setting up the photo backdrop and by ensuring that lines

are running smoothly for these festive guests.

Hot Cocoa: maintain a station with hot water and toppings.

…and more!

2:00pm - Cleanup:

All supplies will need to be stored and organized, thank you for staying

to lend a helping hand.

Please, click ‘Respond’ to join our team and help spread cheer for the holidays!

Thank you!

During the winter season, Gateway West offers shelter to hundreds of people experiencing homelessness every night.

This year, the Gateway System of Care would like to offer a small gift bag to residents on Christmas Day.

Volunteers may assist by assembling bulk donations into individual packets including: socks, lotion, underwear, toothpaste, and other essentials. Community members may also support by sending donations directly to Gateway Center through our Amazon Wishlist.

Please, click 'Respond' to spread holiday cheer with the Dep. of Health, Housing & Homelessness.

Thank you!

Hello, One ABQ Volunteers

You are invited to help HHH serve dinner at Gateway West on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25th.

City shelters are a place where people in need come to seek stability and safety. It may be challenging for someone experiencing homelessness to celebrate the holidays. However, your time and effort could bring warmth and comfort to those who need it most.

3–5pm Setup

Come early to clean serving tables, decorate, setup buffet stations (plates, utensils, napkins), and prepare to greet guests.

4–6pm Main Meal Service

Serve residents as they come through the buffet line. Replenish food and drinks. Keep the serving area tidy, and interact with clients kindly and respectfully.

6-8pm cleanup

Please stay to help us clean tables, put away chairs, take out trash and recycling, wash serving utensils, and leave the kitchen clean and orderly.

If you are available this Christmas, your presence will truly touch lives and  brighten the holiday season for hundreds of people.

Thank you!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us for the Holiday Market at the historic Rail Yards. This year the Holiday Market is spread over two festive weekends in December. This sign up is for the first weekend and we also have an extra decorating shift on the Friday before. We are looking for cheerful and hard working elves to help us make this event magical for our ABQ community.

EXTRA DECORATING SHIFT
Friday December 12 from 12PM to 3PM
This shift is all about adding sparkle fluffing garlands placing signage and helping us transform the Yards into a warm and festive holiday space.

FIRST WEEKEND SHIFTS
Saturday December 13 from 10AM to 1PM or 1PM to 4PM
Sunday December 14 from 10AM to 1PM or 1PM to 4PM
Tasks include welcoming guests supporting the Children's Zone helping with vendors spreading cheer and jumping in wherever the holiday magic is needed.

When you arrive swing by the Info Booth and ask for Ching so I can get you checked in and placed for your shift.

Getting here is easy
We offer a free Park and Ride to help volunteers and guests avoid parking stress. You can park for free at the ABQ Zoo then hop on the free shuttle that drops you right at the Rail Yards. Shuttles run from 9AM to 5PM. Bike riders can also enjoy our free Bike Valet on site.

Thank you for sharing your energy with us and helping make the Holiday Market sparkle. I will send a detailed orientation email the Thursday before the event so you have everything you need to feel prepared and comfy.

Grateful for you.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us for the Holiday Market at the historic Rail Yards.

This sign up is for the second weekend of our two weekend Holiday Market celebration. We are looking for cheerful and hard working elves to help us close out the season with lots of love and sparkle for our ABQ community.

SECOND WEEKEND SHIFTS
Saturday December 20
10AM to 1PM or 1PM to 4PM

Sunday December 21
10AM to 1PM
1PM to 5PM clean up shift

We really really need help for that big Sunday 1PM to 5PM clean up shift. After two full weekends of magic our staff elves are going to be extra sleepy and ready for a long winter nap. If you have the energy and heart for it this is the time to swoop in as the hero of the season.

Tasks include welcoming guests supporting the Children's Zone helping with vendors spreading cheer and then on Sunday afternoon helping us tuck the whole Holiday Market in for its long rest until next year. When you arrive swing by the Info Booth and ask for Ching so I can get you checked in and placed for your shift.

Getting here is easy
We offer a free Park and Ride to help volunteers and guests avoid parking stress. You can park for free at the ABQ Zoo then hop on the free shuttle that drops you right at the Rail Yards. Shuttles run from 9AM to 5PM. Bike riders can also enjoy our free Bike Valet on site.

Thank you for sharing your time and spirit with us. Your help truly keeps this community event shining. I will send a detailed orientation email the Thursday before the event with everything you need to feel prepared and cozy.

Grateful for you!

This season, we’re inviting caring hearts to become Holiday Hospice Heroes at LilyCare New Mexico.

Heroes help brighten a patient’s holiday by gifting a small Christmas trinket or sending a heartfelt card — a simple gesture that brings comfort and joy.

For privacy, no patient details are shared, just the opportunity to give kindness where it’s needed most.

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to spread holiday cheer, we’d love to have you join us. 

The 7th Annual Coats & Cocoa Christmas Parade at Thomas Bell Community Center is where the community comes together for Holiday Cheer. It is a free even where we give the youth free coats for the winter season, Dutch Bros donates free hot cocoa, games and resources are available. You also can take photos with Santa and the Grinch. We would greatly appreciate any all volunteers and coats donations for this event.