Opportunities From: One Albuquerque Volunteers

Join Open Space Division (OSD) in this 2.5 hour indoor, classroom training at the Open Space Visitor Center meeting room to take the first step in becoming a Bosque Steward Volunteer. This program focuses on restoring and protecting over 4,000 acres of riparian habitat directly along the Rio Grande — as a Bosque Steward, you can join the OSD in taking action to control the spread of invasive, non-native plant species in our open space area. Gain hands-on experience in other habitat restoration projects in the bosque such as native seed dispersal, shrub and tree plantings, trail maintenance, trash clean-ups, social trail closings, and other habitat enhancement activities.

Training and a background check are required to become a Bosque Steward Volunteer. See "Location" information for address.

Registration is required to attend!

For more information contact Eric Bezner, ebezner@cabq.gov.

Hello, One ABQ Volunteers!

The Department of Health, Housing, and Homelessness is preparing to host another quarterly community resource fair at Gateway West in partnership with Goodwill.

These events provide a platform for service providers and organizations to connect with residents directly. Clients get to ask questions, collect information, and receive meaningful guidance regarding supportive resources.

Volunteers may help throughout the event. Before the event starts, we will prepare signage, setup tables and chairs, and show vendors to their assigned booth. Volunteers may also greet guests and provide them with maps. When the Resource Fair concludes, please stay to help us break down materials.

Click ‘Respond’ to join us for this special event!

Thank you!

The Department of Health, Housing & Homelessness offers shelter and services to people in need at various facilities within the Gateway Network.

Volunteers fulfill a vital role by ensuring that donations are sorted, organized and distributed efficiently.  We are looking for several people who are available to lend a helping hand for a few hours weekly at Gateway Center.  Your contribution will create a positive impact and connects the most vulnerable in our community to the essentials they deserve. 

Please, click 'Respond' to join our team and be a part of the solution.

Thank you!

In honor of National Recovery Month, the Department of Health, Housing, and Homelessness is supporting the Albuquerque Celebrates Recovery event on Friday, September 12th, 2025!

OneABQ volunteers are invited to sign up for any of the following shifts:

Morning 8:00-10:00am

Volunteers that arrive in the morning may assist by setting up tables and chairs. There will be over 50+ organizations representing an array of services, including treatment, at the Recovery Celebration. Greet guests and direct them throughout the event.

Afternoon 1:00-3:00pm

This shift is a transition for the Recovery Powow. Volunteers may help move tables and chairs to prepare.

Evening 9:00-11:00pm

We appreciate anyone that is able to join us for this late shift to assist with clean up. Volunteers may help breakdown tables and chairs after the event concludes.

Please, click 'Respond' to register.

Thank you for your support!

Appreciatively,

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. 

Maddie’s University | Animal Welfare Education Courses: Caring for Orphaned Kittens

Volunteer Drivers Needed! Help Us Transport Seniors to the Prime Time 50+ Expo!

We’re looking for compassionate and dependable volunteer drivers to provide round-trip transportation from our senior and multigenerational centers to the Prime Time 50+ Expo at the Albuquerque Embassy Suites and back to the centers.

Centers in Need of Drivers:

Bear Canyon Senior Center

Highland Senior Center

Los Volcanes Senior Center

Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center

North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center

Palo Duro Senior Center

Requirements:

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

City Operator's Permit

Friendly, respectful, and dependable

Comfortable driving a 15-passenger van

Background check

Click "Respond" to join our team of volunteer drivers and help keep our community moving!

The Community Engagement Coordinator will help the Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian (APINH) Office build strong, direct connections with communities across Albuquerque. Students interested in public policy, social work, or grassroots organizing will thrive in this role.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Benefits

The Social Media Content Manager will lead digital storytelling and content creation to amplify APINH community voices. This role is ideal for students passionate about communications, media, marketing, or graphic design.

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Qualifications

Benefits

The Community Event Planner & Manager intern will play a hands-on role in organizing Asian, Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian (APINH) community events, festivals, and cultural showcases. This position is ideal for students interested in event management, cultural programming, or nonprofit/civic leadership.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Benefits

The Media & Storytelling Developer will help document and amplify Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian (APINH) stories, creating multimedia that highlights cultural heritage, leadership, and community contributions. This position is ideal for students in journalism, film, digital media, or cultural studies.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Benefits

The Rio Grande Food Project operates weekly free food distribution events every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday morning from 9-11 am. Volunteers arrive at 8:30 and finish by 11:15 am.

The Food Project is seeking regular weekly volunteers to assist guests in transporting food boxes to their vehicles using grocery carts and, as requested, assist in loading food into guest vehicles. Volunteers may be asked to stoop, bend, push, pull, and lift boxes weighing up to 25 (twenty-five) pounds.

To join or for any questions or additional information, please contact: volunteer@rgfp.org Office: 505 831-3778

During each session of Balloon Fiesta, the Balloon Museum Foundation hosts fundraising dining events on the upper deck of the Museum for a VIP viewing experience.

Volunteers in this room are expected to help with room set-up, assist dining guests as needed from finding a seat to hunting down hot tea. Staff then helps prepare the room for the next event.

Available shifts:

Requires being on your feet and light labor. Dinner Dress code: black bottom, black top. 

All volunteers must attend one of the following trainings at the Balloon Museum, to review policies, procedures, and receive parking passes.

Be sure to register for the training session in the separate listing below. Allow 90 minutes for the training session.

Tuesday, 9/23 10-11:30 am
OR
Sunday, 9/28 2:30-4 pm

Volunteer Training Registration

Those who volunteer for two or more shifts receive a commemorative t-shirt and a pass to attend Fiesta.  

The Breakthrough T1D Walk is Saturday, November 8th, 2024 at 1:00PM at North Domingo Baca Park, ABQ. We have different time frames and roles available. Click HERE to view roles with descriptions and sign up!

When you adopt Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Park, you're adopting a snapshot of America. Not only is this park dedicated to our patriotic service members, but it's also a hub for the all-American pastime of baseball. Show your love for our country and our service members by adopting this park. 

Community organizations, businesses, and private citizens may adopt a park. The program is flexible enough to allow organizations, business or individuals to choose a location and level of commitment that works best for them, their family, or their staff. The best part—you can adopt a park in your neighborhood!

Contribute directly to the beautification of our City, starting with the area that matters most to you! Volunteering in City of Albuquerque parks is a great way to help our community shine!

Parks can be adopted collaboratively, or by a single family or organization. Families and organizations that adopt a park in-whole (with a minimum commitment of two years) will be recognized with the placement of a sign in the park to recognize and celebrate their contribution.

Parks are a place for everyone to enjoy, and the maintenance of our parks are a place for everyone to pitch in. Even if you don’t commit to adopt a park for two years, you can still sign up here to log the hours you spend doing your part to keep Albuquerque beautiful.

This program provides volunteers with excellent opportunities to gain valuable work experience, make a connection with the community, and meet new people. Plus, you can bring your family and pets to accompany you in your project.

Volunteering in City Parks

We offer plenty of rewarding volunteer opportunities for individuals, small groups, and large groups. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us, if you would like to collaborate with us for your project. We have all the tools—we just need your time and energy.

Volunteer tasks in parks include:

Trash pickup
Weed removal
Raking sand boxes
Sweeping walkways/sidewalks
Cleaning/weeding of flower beds
Cleaning/wiping of playground equipment

Daily walks and exercise help more rescue and shelter dogs find forever homes by giving them physical and mental stimulation and teaching them valuable skills such as socialization and leash etiquette. They also enjoy your attention and the opportunity to get some fresh air. 

Every pooch needs physical exercise, and shelter dogs are no exception. In fact, structured walking programs at shelters and rescues help make dogs more adoptable by giving them exercise and stimulation, teaching them about leash etiquette, providing them with opportunities to bond with humans and to work on basic skills such as loose leash walking and sit. 

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

Volunteers Make the Magic Happen at ABQ CiQlovía!
CiQlovía wouldn’t be possible without our amazing volunteers — about 40–50 awesome people like you help bring the streets to life each year! Want to make new friends, explore your city car-free, and be part of something unforgettable? Join us for CiQlovía 2025!
Event Breakdown Volunteers = CiQlovía Closers!
Are you the kind of person who sticks around to make sure everything ends on a high note? We need your energy at the end of the day to help wrap up the fun and leave the streets better than we found them!
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Take down wayfinding signs and banners
• Collapse pop-up tents and pack up activity materials
• Help stack chairs and fold up tables at event hubs
• Assist with a final route walk-through to tidy up
Wait, What’s CiQlovía?
CiQlovía is ABQ’s twist on the global ciclovía movement—where streets are closed to cars and opened to people! That means biking, walking, dancing, shopping, live music, community vibes, and more.

CALLING ALL HEROES

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Nope, it’s YOU joining us for Super Hero Day at the Rail Yards Market on Sunday, October 19! We’re celebrating the everyday heroes who make our community shine. From caped crusaders and costumed kiddos to real-life changemakers, this market day is all about courage, kindness, and community.

Volunteer Roles:
• Bike Valet: keep our heroes’ bikes safe and sound
• Trash + Recycling Runs: help keep the Yards sparkling
• 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 Hero: capture all the epic moments and market magic

Volunteer Shift: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Whether you fly in with a cape, roll up on a bike, or stroll through the gate, all ages, backgrounds, and abilities are welcome in our volunteer family.

Sign up and be a hero for your community! You’ll receive a detailed orientation email the Thursday before the event so you’re ready to save the day.

On Sunday, October 12, we’re celebrating our furry, feathered, and four-legged friends. Join us for the infamous pet costume contest, connect with local animal resources, and show love for the companions who bring us joy.

We’re calling on volunteers to help make this paw-some day run smoothly! Roles may include:
• Assisting with the pet costume contest
• Welcoming guests and sharing info
• Supporting animal-loving community fun

Perks: $5 Market Token, snacks, and endless gratitude from our RYM familia.
Be part of Burque’s biggest Sunday fiesta, this time with extra paw prints!

Sign up today to be part of the tastiest competition in Burque!

No experience needed just a great attitude! All ages, backgrounds, and abilities welcome.
Shift: 11am-3pm Market operations & tear down
You will get a detailed volunteer orientation email the Thursday before the Event.

Taco fans, unite!

On Sunday, October 5, the Rail Yards Market turns into a tortilla showdown for the Taco Tournament! Try tacos, vote for your favorites, and enjoy a fiesta full of sabor y comunidad.

Tacos bring us together. Los tacos nos unen.

We need a fun crew of volunteers to help make this taco party happen! Tasks include:

Sign up today to be part of the tastiest competition in Burque!

No experience needed just a great attitude! All ages, backgrounds, and abilities welcome.
Shift: 11am-3pm Market operations & tear down
You will get a detailed volunteer orientation email the Thursday before the Event.

Hello, Albuquerque!

The Department of Health, Housing, and Homelessness is looking for volunteers to assist with weekly deliveries to Gateway West!

The clothing and hygiene products that the community donates are essential to our clients. You can help us connect those in need with donations that make a huge difference. Supplies will need to be organized in storage closets onsite.

Please, click 'Respond' if you are willing to transport donations to Gateway West.

Thank you!

Appreciatively,

General Volunteer Information: Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers are required to volunteer for at least three 4-hour shifts between Saturday, October 4th and Sunday, October 12th.

Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers who sign up for and complete 12 hours will receive great perks, including the following:

*All Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers (both experienced and new) are required to attend the 2025 Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteer Training before attending their first shift. 

Questions or concerns: please reach out to the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, Diane Short: 505-768-6032; dshort@cabq.gov.

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Position Information: Elevation Station Hosts create an engaging and welcoming environment for children and adults in our interactive exhibit room. They encourage healthy participation by modeling interactive game play on the touch table, on the projection walls, and at the wind tunnels. Hosts monitor the capacity in the exhibit, keep the space tidy, replenish materials, clean high-touch surface areas, and coordinate with Museum staff to troubleshoot technical issues in the exhibit, if needed.

This position also includes orienting and overseeing visitors to the adjacent Anderson Theater. Ushers welcome visitors, alert them to show times at the theater, help them find seats, and answer questions. They support the function and experience of the theater in any way possible.

Considerations: This position involves continuous standing, walking, and bending required inside of the museum at the Elevation Station exhibit.

Be sure to sign up for the 2025 Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteer Training on either Monday, September 23rd at 10:00 am OR Sunday, September 28th at 2:30 pm

Tread Setters is Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundations' adaptive cycling program. This program runs April-May and September-October each year, typically on Sundays, between 12:30pm-4:00pm.

We are in need of volunteers that serve as support riders for our participants. While we do permit youth volunteers, we have to have adult volunteers that can pass a background check that serve as the main support rider for each individual child. Support riders will need to supply their own bike and helmet during these program sessions.

If interested in more information before filling out a volunteer application, please send an email to volunteer@cthf.net. The volunteer application is below.

We are looking for creative and passionate volunteers to join our AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers to design and create posters for our upcoming 9/11 Day of Service Event. This is a meaningful opportunity to pay tribute to Albuquerque's first responders.

Volunteer Tasks:

Design and create Thank you for your Service posters

Use provided materials

Work individually or in teams

Help assemble gift baskets for first responders

Open to ages 14+

No prior art experience required – just a willingness to contribute!

Interested? Click "Respond" to sign up.

Thanks in advance for your support! 

Help serve attendees at our Nov. 8 Fundraiser dinner and take orders at each table. No experience necessary. Must be flexible and enjoy working with people. Attention to details is important.

The Veterans Memorial Center is in need of volunteers for a variety of jobs such as answering the phone, covering books for the library, weeding the garden, working in the museum and more. Training is provided. This is a collaboration between The Race Amity Project of New Mexico and the Veterans Memorial Center. Please sign up with Connie Knudson if you wish to support The Race Amity Project--so we can have an amazing event on November 8, 2025 from 5 - 7 p.m.

Help us make the Community Fiesta smooth, fun, and safe. Pick a role and a short shift—one hour helps a lot.
Roles & needs:
• Set-up Crew (6–8) — tents, tables, signage, supplies
• Entrance Check-in (4-6) — greet, tickets/RSVPs, programs (2 shifts)
• Game Booth Staff (10–12) — simple games, prizes, line flow
• Silent Auction Tables (4) — QR/cash donations, ticket sales
• Pet Parade Assistants (3) — water bowls, clean-up bags, check-in
• Event Floaters (4) — fill gaps, supply runs, quick fixes
• Clean-up Crew (8–10) — strike gear, sweep, bag trash/recycling
Water provided. Teens welcome (see age notes). Accessibility placements available. Reply after signup with your preferred role.


If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact us at marketing@liferootsnm.org

Casa De Salud’s Board of Directors is responsible for establishingpolicies and directives governing business and programs of the and shall delegate to the Executive Director and Corporation/Organization staff, subject to the provisions of these Bylaws, authority and responsibility to see that the policies and directives are appropriately followed. All board positions are voluntary, and board members will not be compensated for other than for reasonable expenses approved by the board.

Volunteer Bereavement Facilitators are the backbone of our program. They lead grief support groups for children, teens, or adults at the Center for Hope and Healing in Albuquerque. Facilitators are trained, teamed up with more experienced facilitators, and supported by our staff. Facilitators come from all walks of life and are not required to have any experience in support groups or counseling. As one of our volunteers wrote, “This is the most rewarding thing I do.” The time commitment is approximately 3.5 hours one evening twice a month for 1 school year, after completing the initial training. The next training is scheduled for January 10 and 11th, 2026. Go to www.griefnm.org/training to register. A background check, confidentiality agreement, and references will be required.

Celebrate 40 Years of Hope with Us
Join us for Rooted in Hope, the Barrett Foundation’s 40th Anniversary Celebration! This special evening is more than a milestone — it’s your chance to stand with women and children in our community as they rebuild their lives.

✨ Enjoy exciting silent auction prizes, including a one-night stay for two at Ojo Santa Fe and lift tickets to Ski Santa Fe.

Your support helps keep our doors open for those who need it most. Reserve your spot today at BarrettFoundation.org. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

2025 Tech Team Assistant

OBJECTIVE:  Assist our Technical Director, Cinematographer, and Music Coordinator with a variety of tasks, including but not limited to behind-the-scenes assistance, organization, and programming.

Trail Watch Volunteers (TWV) act as the “eyes and ears” for Open Space. Over 30,000 acres of land (and growing) is a lot of ground to cover for a staff of approximately 40 people. We depend on trained TWVs to communicate the “big picture” in Open Space; guide us to areas that require our attention; educate the public about the rules of safe, low-impact trail use; and be a role model for other trail users.

If you have any questions, please email Jonathan Donovan, the Open Space Division Volunteer Program Coordinator @

jdonovan@cabq.gov

Happy Trails!

This tree planting is organized by Tree New Mexico (TNM) in the Matheson Park & Enchanted Park neighborhoods on October 18, 2025. Volunteers plant trees with trained Team Leaders who will provide instructions, tools, and maps to the tree planting locations. TNM will give you everything you need to plant trees at the designated location. You will find pre-dug holes, trees, mulch, a hose, and water on site. TNM will also show you how to plant the trees properly.

Please bring water, a hat, sunscreen, and wear closed toe shoes. Please wear your green TNM T-shirt if you have one. We will have some at the Welcome Table, while supplies last.

We will email the location and specific time to meet for sign-in two weeks before the event. This helps us communicate more effectively and limit last minute changes and communication difficulties.

Children 11-years-old and older are welcome to plant with their parent or guardian. Children 15-years-old and older can plant as adults.

Please email Mackenzie at mackenzie@treenm.org with any questions or concerns.

This tree planting is organized by Tree New Mexico (TNM) in the Supper Rock neighborhood on September 20, 2025. Volunteers plant trees with trained Team Leaders who will provide instructions, tools, and maps to the tree planting locations. TNM will give you everything you need to plant trees at the designated location. You will find pre-dug holes, trees, mulch, a hose, and water on site. TNM will also show you how to plant the trees properly.

Please bring water, a hat, sunscreen, and wear closed toe shoes. Please wear your green TNM T-shirt if you have one. We will have some at the Welcome Table, while supplies last.

We will email the location and specific time to meet for sign-in two weeks before the event. This helps us communicate more effectively and limit last minute changes and communication difficulties.

Children 11-years-old and older are welcome to plant with their parent or guardian. Children 15-years-old and older can plant as adults.

Please email Mackenzie at mackenzie@treenm.org with any questions or concerns.

This tree planting is organized by Tree New Mexico (TNM) in the South Broadway neighborhood on September 6, 2025. Volunteers plant trees with trained Team Leaders who will provide instructions, tools, and maps to the tree planting locations. TNM will give you everything you need to plant trees at the designated location. You will find pre-dug holes, trees, mulch, a hose, and water on site. TNM will also show you how to plant the trees properly.

Please bring water, a hat, sunscreen, and wear closed toe shoes. Please wear your green TNM T-shirt if you have one. We will have some at the Welcome Table, while supplies last.

We will email the location and specific time to meet for sign-in two weeks before the event. This helps us communicate more effectively and limit last minute changes and communication difficulties.

Children 11-years-old and older are welcome to plant with their parent or guardian. Children 15-years-old and older can plant as adults.

Please email Mackenzie at mackenzie@treenm.org with any questions or concerns.

Help us get the office parking lot Fiesta-ready over the next few weeks. We’re trimming bushes, painting parking stripes, pulling weeds, and sweeping or blowing leaves so guests arrive to a clean, safe space.

When: Now through Friday, October 10, 2025
Where: 1111 Menaul Blvd. NE
How it works: Pick a task. Pick a date and time. Come help for 60–120 minutes.

Tasks

Trim bushes

Paint or touch up parking stripes and ADA markings

Pull weeds in islands and borders

Sweep or blow leaves and debris

What to bring

Closed-toe shoes, work clothes, sunscreen, water bottle

If you have them: gloves, hand tools, blower, trimmer

We’ll supply paint

Safety

Quick huddle at the start of each session

Perks

We’ll snap a weekly progress photo so everyone can see the impact

Volunteer Partners Make a Difference!

Volunteering with the APS Clothing Bank is a powerful way to strengthen our school communities. We offer a variety of opportunities to get involved—whether you’re an individual, a student, or part of an organization, there are meaningful ways to contribute your time and talents.

From distributing clothing and organizing supplies to assisting with events, every volunteer helps ensure students have the resources they need to feel confident, engaged, and ready to learn. Together, we create welcoming schools where all students can thrive.

Volunteer Requirements:

To ensure the safety of students and the success of our program:

·         All volunteering must be scheduled in advance.

·         All volunteers at APS sites must have an APS-issued Volunteer Clearance and epending on your role, this may be a Supervised or Unsupervised Volunteer Clearance.

o    Clothing Bank Volunteers must have an Unsupervised Volunteer Clearance. 

o    Please note: the City of Albuquerque Volunteer Clearance cannot be used in APS schools. Clearances must be issued by APS.

Prescreening and a Clearance are Required Before You Begin Volunteering!  

Working race packet booths

Working t-shirt booth

General duties around ballroom

Breakdown banners and race barriers following race

Fill-up water and Gatorade cups

Hand-out drinks and food to runners as they come off the course

Pick-up trash around Civic Plaza

Assist registered runners pick-up race packets and race shirts.

Ongoing - Help with the Albuquerque Police Department Aviation Unit.   

**Volunteer K-9 Shifts are from 9am-12pm, some Sundays may be available and will need to be scheduled in advance by Program Coordinator. 

**Volunteers are allowed one shift every 45 days.  4 hour shifts. 

**no parking fees

Vitalant is the nation’s largest independent, nonprofit organization focused exclusively on providing lifesaving blood services. We have a network of about 120 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in about 900 hospitals across the U.S. – millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous volunteer donors.

Friendly, courteous volunteers needed to greet arriving donors at our donation center.  Help restock the refreshments area and keep an eye on donor well-being after their donation.

Flexible schedule, can choose weekly or monthly shifts.

Vitalant is the nation’s largest independent, nonprofit organization focused exclusively on providing lifesaving blood services. We have a network of about 120 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in about 900 hospitals across the U.S. – millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous volunteer donors.

Friendly, courteous volunteers needed to greet arriving donors at our donation center.  Help restock the refreshments area and keep an eye on donor well-being after their donation.

Flexible schedule, can choose weekly or monthly shifts.

Vitalant is the nation’s largest independent, nonprofit organization focused exclusively on providing lifesaving blood services. We have a network of about 120 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in about 900 hospitals across the U.S. – millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous volunteer donors.

Friendly, courteous volunteers ages 16 yrs+ needed to greet arriving donors at our donation center.  Help restock the refreshments area and keep an eye on donor well-being after their donation.

Flexible schedule, can choose weekly or monthly shifts.

Vitalant is the nation’s largest independent, nonprofit organization focused exclusively on providing lifesaving blood services. We have a network of about 120 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in about 900 hospitals across the U.S. – millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous volunteer donors.

Friendly, courteous volunteers ages 16 yrs+ needed to greet arriving donors at our donation center.  Help restock the refreshments area and keep an eye on donor well-being after their donation.

Flexible schedule, can choose weekly or monthly shifts.

Volunteer your time at our Vitalant Rio Rancho Donation Center greeting and welcoming arriving blood donors.

Get to know our staff and regular donors by being a smiling, welcoming face to our valued donors.  May also help serve refreshments to donors and keep an eye on their well-being after giving blood.

Flexible hours and schedule.  Can choose your own shifts on a weekly or monthly basis. Great opportunity to meet great people, give back and support blood donation.

Volunteer your time at our Vitalant Albuquerque Donation Center greeting and welcoming arriving blood donors.

Get to know our staff and regular donors by being a smiling, welcoming face to our valued donors.  May also help serve refreshments to donors and keep an eye on their well-being after giving blood.

Flexible hours and schedule.  Can choose your own shifts on a weekly or monthly basis. Great opportunity to meet great people, give back and support blood donation.

Let’s fill the Rail Yards Market with kindness, joy, and good vibes this Sunday, September 7 for Love Day. We are looking for a few big-hearted volunteers to help welcome guests, guide activities, and keep the love flowing. Whether you’re a people-greeter, a creative spirit, or just someone who wants to be part of a day full of good energy, we’ve got a spot for you.

Love is a language we all understand
El amor es un idioma universal

No experience needed just a great attitude! All ages, backgrounds, and abilities welcome.

Every Sunday features live music, themed programming, food, art, and family fun! Let’s celebrate New Mexico together, one Sunday at a time!

Shift: 11am-3pm Market operations & tear down

You will get a detailed volunteer orientation email the Thursday before the Event.

Help us pack up local produce and spread some love! We’re assembling veggie boxes filled with farm-fresh goodness for Albuquerque families with seniors and children and we’d love your help.

When: Sunday, September 7th
Time: 8am to 11am
Where: Rail Yards Market – Tender Repair Shop

Work alongside a fun, caring crew in a hands-on environment.

You’ll get an email with more details the Thursday before your volunteer shift. Just come ready to move, groove, and make a difference.

Join Americans for Indian Opportunity in celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day on October 13, 2025, at Tiguex Park! This free annual event brings together the urban Indigenous community for a day filled with fun activities for the whole family. Come honor heritage, urban community contributions, connect with friends. Everyone is welcome!

General Volunteer Information: Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers are required to volunteer for at least three 4-hour shifts between Saturday, October 4th and Sunday, October 12th.

Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers who sign up for and complete 12 hours will receive great perks, including the following:

Balloon Museum Volunteer Badge

Balloon Museum Fiesta T-Shirt

Parking Pass: Allows you to park by the museum during your volunteer shifts

Food Voucher, coffee & snacks provided during your shift

General Admission Ticket to Fiesta Field for one event

Very cool Balloon Museum Fiesta 2025 gift

*All Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers (both experienced and new) are required to attend the 2025 Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteer Training before attending their first shift.

Questions or concerns: please reach out to the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, Diane Short: 505-768-6032; dshort@cabq.gov

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S.T.E.A.M. Night at the Balloon Museum is an evening event for curious minds of all ages. Four times a year, the museum explores a new STEAM theme related to ballooning through performances, demonstrations, experimentation, and hands-on activities. 

Position Information: Greeters welcome visitors to STEAM Night, help with activities and crafts as needed, answer questions, and make people feel welcome at the event.

Considerations: STEAM Night volunteers may spend a lot of time on their feet, moving around to interact with visitors.

Be sure to sign up for the 2025 Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteer Training on either Tuesday, September 23rd at 10:00 am OR Sunday, September 28th at 2:30 pm.

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;

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

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

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;

 Interview, training, and background check will be required.

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.

Help us assemble fresh veggie boxes for families with seniors & children in Albuquerque!

When: Tuesday October 21th 9am-11am

Where: Rail Yards Market- Flue Shop

What You'll Do: 

Pack fresh Produce into veggie boxes for weekly distribution

Support local families in need

Work alongside a great team in a fun, hands-on environment

You will get an email with more details about the volunteering opporitunity the Thursday before you have to volunteer. 

Help us assemble fresh veggie boxes for families with seniors & children in Albuquerque!

When: Tuesday October 7th 9am-11am

Where: Rail Yards Market- Flue Shop

What You'll Do: 

Pack fresh Produce into veggie boxes for weekly distribution

Support local families in need

Work alongside a great team in a fun, hands-on environment

You will get an email with more details about the volunteering opporitunity the Thursday before you have to volunteer. 

Help us pack up local produce and spread some love! We’re assembling veggie boxes filled with farm-fresh goodness for Albuquerque families with seniors and children and we’d love your help.

When: Sunday, October 19th
Time: 8am to 11am
Where: Rail Yards Market – Tender Repair Shop

Work alongside a fun, caring crew in a hands-on environment.

You’ll get an email with more details the Thursday before your volunteer shift. Just come ready to move, groove, and make a difference

Help us pack up local produce and spread some love! We’re assembling veggie boxes filled with farm-fresh goodness for Albuquerque families with seniors and children and we’d love your help.

When: Sunday, October 5th
Time: 8am to 11am
Where: Rail Yards Market – Tender Repair Shop

Work alongside a fun, caring crew in a hands-on environment.

You’ll get an email with more details the Thursday before your volunteer shift. Just come ready to move, groove, and make a difference

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Thank you for volunteering for AFMX! The Festival will take place at multiple locations. You will be assigned where to go when you check in for your shift.

Ticket scanners & Venue Assistants will be positions that report to the Venue Manager (VM). The VM will assign volunteers to their positions at the beginning of each shift.

Below are the responsibilities of those positions

SKILLS:  Strong customer service, positive attitude, and great communication skills. Able to stand, walk, and lift to 30 lbs. 

TICKET SCANNERS:

Breakfast Shift 8-10am Lunch shift 10:30-12:30pm

Prepping and/or serving meals

Cooking (if you’re comfortable)

Restocking and sorting food

Distributing groceries and checking in clients on the computer (Fridays,

Bussing tables

Assisting with general cleanup as needed

Dishwashing as needed

Office assistance

The University of New Mexico Women's Golf Team is hosting the annual Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational, September 8th & 9th, at the UNM Championship Golf Course. In order to assure the success of the tournament, they need your help!

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers are encouraged to bring chairs, umbrellas, jackets, sunscreen and water bottles. We will provide drinks and lunch.  If you are on the course at lunchtime, we will bring it to you. Afternoon shifts can come down to the course early and have lunch prior to their assignments.

Thank you for signing up to volunteer with AFMX! The Venue Manager is a vital part of our events as you will oversee the production of each event.

We have multiple venues and you will be assigned to yours when you arrive at the beginning of your shift. A check-list of detailed responsibilities will be provided to you.

The responsibilities and requirements include: 

AFMX is a volunteer organization and once you sign up, we are counting on you to help our Festival be a successful event. If for some reason you are unable to fulfill the shift you have signed up to work, please contact us immediately at martha@afmxnm.com

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Thank you for volunteering for AFMX!

 - Volunteers should be available to work evenings.

Objective:

Join the AFMX team as a Data Loader and play a crucial role behind the scenes! We are looking for a detail-oriented volunteer to assist our marketing and editing teams by organizing and preparing raw image and video content.

We are looking for experienced photographers and videographers to capture the essence of AFMX. These images and videos are used during the festival on social media and to promote AFMX throughout the year. 

OBJECTIVE: 

Capture highlights of ALL of the events during festival week, September 24 - 28 2025.

Reports to Lead Photographer, Festival Cinematographer, Operations & Marketing Manager

Experience required, prior event photography/videography experience preferred.

Must have own equipment.

MUST upload daily photos/videos to the dedicated shared drive or partner with our festival data loader to hand off memory cards.

Standing and walking across multiple locations in Nob Hill are involved.

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We are looking for experienced photographers and videographers to capture the essence of AFMX. These images and videos are used during the festival on social media and to promote AFMX throughout the year. 

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LOCATION: Volunteer Headquarters Half*Life Digital - Nob Hill

OBJECTIVE:  Assist patrons by providing general information and direction, selling AFMX merchandise, distributing Festival passes, and providing support to the volunteers. 

SKILLS:  Strong customer service, positive attitude, and great communication skills. Able to stand, walk, and lift up to 30 lbs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Hospitality will report to the Volunteer Coordinator or Venue House Manager and cover a variety of responsibilities, including:

AFMX is looking for video editors who can help create content from video and image content uploaded during the Festival. This is a great opportunity for students or individuals wanting to learn more about camera work and editing. This is a virtual opportunity but must also be available to meet with the editing supervisor in person (Albuquerque area) or via video chat.

Create 10 to 30-second videos using video and image content captured by the BTS team during festival week.

The festival content will be accessed via a Google Share Drive we make available to our editing team. The content will be available in 1080dpi | MP4 file types to make a variety of editing tools viable. 

This is a commitment of 6 editing hours during the week of October 1st - October 10th, 2025.

Editing experience is required; must have editing software.

This is a virtual opportunity.

Heritage and belonging are part of who we are in Albuquerque. Come and Join us to celebrate the 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off on Friday, September 12, starting at 9 AM   until 12 PM at Old Town Gazebo
(200 N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, NM).

Help with setting tables and chairs and assisting the staff with any other duties related to the event. 

General Volunteer Information: Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers are required to volunteer for at least three 4-hour shifts between Saturday, October 4th and Sunday, October 12th.

Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers who sign up for and complete 12 hours will receive great perks, including the following:

*All Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers (both experienced and new) are required to attend the 2025 Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteer Training before attending their first shift. 

Questions or concerns: please reach out to the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, Diane Short: 505-768-6032; dshort@cabq.gov.

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Position Information: Admissions Greeters welcome visitors warmly as they approach the Balloon Museum, offer directional information, and assist the Balloon Museum ticket booth staff with checking in guests.

Considerations: Continuous standing and walking required outside the museum. 

Be sure to sign up for the 2025 Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteer Training on either Monday, September 23rd at 10:00 am OR Sunday, September 28th at 2:30 pm

During each session of Balloon Fiesta, the Balloon Museum Foundation hosts fundraising dining events on the upper deck of the Museum for a VIP viewing experience.

Shuttle Cart Drivers provide round-trip golf cart service from the Museum entrance to the entrance of Balloon Fiesta for Foundation guests and anyone else who asks for a ride.

Available shifts:

Requires dressing warm, driving slowly through traffic, and assisting riders on and off the carts as needed.

All volunteers must attend one of the following trainings at the Balloon Museum, to review policies, procedures, and receive parking passes.

Be sure to register for the training session in the separate listing below. Allow 90 minutes for the training session.

Tuesday, 9/23 10-11:30 am
OR 
Sunday, 9/28 2:30-4 pm
Volunteer Training Registration

Additional Mandatory Golf Cart Training: Wednesday, 10/1 5:30pm-7:30pm

Those who volunteer for two or more shifts receive a commemorative t-shirt and a pass to attend Fiesta.  

Get ready to be a part of something truly spectacular! The City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department and Keep Albuquerque Beautiful, in partnership with Imagine ABQ, proudly present our Fiesta Fanatics Cleanup Event. This exciting event takes place one week before the 53rd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, as we prepare for the best time of the year in Albuquerque.

Join us at Balloon Fiesta Park as we unite neighborhood associations, school groups, local businesses, and community activism groups in a massive cleanup ahead of Balloon Fiesta. Our goal is to make our beautiful city shine as we get ready for our favorite time of year, the world-renowned Balloon Fiesta, and we need your help to make it happen!

As a Fiesta Fanatic, you'll be among the first to kick off the festivities for this year's Balloon Fiesta. Volunteers will receive free lunch at the event. Additionally, there will be various giveaways thanks to our partners at the Parks and Recreation Department throughout the day.

This is your chance to celebrate early, connect with fellow community members, and showcase your Albuquerque pride.

Join us as we clean, connect, and celebrate together. Be a Fiesta Fanatic and help make this year’s Balloon Fiesta the best one yet.

Get ready to be a part of something truly spectacular! The City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department and Keep Albuquerque Beautiful, in partnership with Imagine ABQ, proudly present the Fiesta Fanatics Cleanup Event. This exciting community-driven event takes place one week ahead of the 53rd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta as we prepare to celebrate together during the best time of year in Albuquerque.

Join us in our efforts by organizing a cleanup in your neighborhood. The Solid Waste Management Department will provide supplies and pickup for cleanups scheduled anywhere in the city. Our goal is to make our beautiful communities shine as we get ready for our favorite time of year, the world-renowned Balloon Fiesta, and we need your help to make it happen!

Supplies include:

Pickups for the event will be scheduled for one central location per neighborhood cleanup. All bags will be transported for disposal by members of the Solid Waste Management Department Clean Cities division.

This is your chance to connect with fellow community members and showcase your Albuquerque pride.

Event Details:

Join us as we clean, connect, and celebrate together ahead of Albuquerque's most exciting event of the year!

No one wants to see pet waste where they walk or play. Did you know that in addition to being a nuisance, pet waste is also a significant pollutant found in storm water runoff? Pet waste left on sidewalks, streets, and lawns washes into storm drains and then to the nearest water body without treatment. Pet waste pollutes surface water by contributing harmful bacteria and nutrients impacting water. The solution is easy, pick up pet waste and dispose of it properly! Help be a part of the solution, volunteer for the Park Management Mutt Mitt Program. It only takes a few minutes of your time to volunteer to refill mutt mitt stations in your neighborhood park. This program has been very successful in keeping our City beautiful and encourages dog owners to clean up after their pets and allows them a convenient and sanitary way of properly disposing of their dog waste. It’s easy, just complete the online volunteer registration and Park Management will supply you with bags and a key.

Volunteers needed to replenish mutt mitt stations (doggie bag stations) to help encourage pet owners to clean up after their pet.  Volunteers are responsible for obtaining replenishment of bags at Park Management office.  Volunteers will receive a t-shirt and ball cap.  Volunteers will be issued their own key to the mutt mitt station.

No one wants to see pet waste where they walk or play. Did you know that in addition to being a nuisance, pet waste is also a significant pollutant found in storm water runoff? Pet waste left on sidewalks, streets, and lawns washes into storm drains and then to the nearest water body without treatment. Pet waste pollutes surface water by contributing harmful bacteria and nutrients impacting water. The solution is easy, pick up pet waste and dispose of it properly! Help be a part of the solution, volunteer for the Park Management Mutt Mitt Program. It only takes a few minutes of your time to volunteer to refill mutt mitt stations in your neighborhood park. This program has been very successful in keeping our City beautiful and encourages dog owners to clean up after their pets and allows them a convenient and sanitary way of properly disposing of their dog waste. It’s easy, just complete the online volunteer registration and Park Management will supply you with bags and a key.

No one wants to see pet waste where they walk or play. Did you know that in addition to being a nuisance, pet waste is also a significant pollutant found in storm water runoff? Pet waste left on sidewalks, streets, and lawns washes into storm drains and then to the nearest water body without treatment. Pet waste pollutes surface water by contributing harmful bacteria and nutrients impacting water. The solution is easy, pick-up up pet waste and dispose of it properly!

Help be a part of the solution, volunteer for the Park Management Mutt Mitt Program. It only takes a few minutes of your time to volunteer to refill mutt mitt stations in your neighborhood park. This program has been very successful in keeping our City beautiful and encourages dog owners to clean up after their pets and allows them a convenient and sanitary way of properly disposing of their dog waste. It’s easy, just complete the online volunteer registration and Park Management will supply you with bags and a key.

Become a Ray of Light in Someone’s Final Chapter

Volunteer with Hospice Care – Make Every Moment Matter

Join our compassionate team of hospice volunteers and bring comfort, companionship, and care to those at the end of life. Our volunteer need is expanding to the beautiful East Mountains of Albuquerque to include Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park, and Edgewood!

No medical experience needed!

Flexible hours – your time is a gift.

Training provided – we’ll walk with you

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Ways You Can Help:

Sit with patients for comfort and conversation

Read, write letters, or simply be present

Support families in their time of need

Help with errands or light tasks

Share music, art, or other talents

Office Support/Special Projects

Tuck In calls (in office)

Veteran to Veteran Support

Pet Therapy

Bereavement Support

Ready to make a difference?

Call Heather at 505-821-5404

Email: heather.frank@GentivaHS.com

Your presence is the most powerful gift.

*This opportunity will require a CYFD background check to be completed. This will cost $60, but S.A.F.E. House will reimburse you after you have completed at least 16 hours of volunteer work if you choose. The background check will take up to 2 weeks to return.

Please allow up to 3 business days for a response to complete the volunteer application, confidentiality form, and CYFD background check.

We’re looking for compassionate volunteers to assist our kitchen staff in preparing and serving meals for our residents. Volunteers help with meal prep about an hour - 2 hours before serving, serve meals during scheduled times, and clean-up for about 30 minutes - 1 hour afterward.

Meal Service Times for Residents: Daily

Breakfast: 8:00 am – 9:00 am 

Lunch: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Dinner: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

If you enjoy cooking, teamwork, and brightening someone’s day with a warm meal, we’d love to have you join us.

Flexible shifts – choose the days and meals that work best for you. Volunteers can work anywhere from 3-8 hour shifts. Feel free to write in the comment box what availability you have or in the volunteer application once it is sent to you. The volunteer manager will get back to you as soon as possible!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assist with preparing and cooking meals and snacks

2. Assist with serving meals (serve cafeteria style)

3. Cleans and sanitizes the equipment, dishes, and food service facility to meet city and state sanitation requirements.

4. Maintain a consistently respectful, courteous, positive, cooperative, and professional demeanor with residents, coworkers, donors and others.

5. Work as an effective team member to ensure the highest quality and most relevant services are provided to residents and to help further the mission of the agency.

6. Maintain the confidentiality of residents, employees and agency confidential information.

7. Follows standard operating procedures to ensure efficient food service operations.

8. Takes inventory and orders food and supplies, as directed.

9. Assist with unloading trucks and putting away food and other supplies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to:

· Have close and distant vision capability.

· Have the ability to read typescript.

· Speak and hear face to face.

· Speak and hear on a telephone.

· Frequently stand, walk, crawl, lift, sit, bend, reach, kneel, or crouch.

· Frequently walk and/or climb stairs.

· Use hands and fingers, handle and feel objects, tools or controls.

· Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.· The noise level in the work environment is moderate

ACCOUNTABILITY: This volunteer position will report directly to the kitchen manager and the volunteer manager. 

Please allow up to 3-5 business days for an email after responding/registering for our thrift store opportunity. This allows time to coordinate schedules and arrange training on your first shift. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Looking for a way to give back and make a difference? Join our amazing team at the S.A.F.E. House Thrift Store!
Help with sorting donations, stocking shelves, assisting customers, and keeping our store running smoothly. Every task you do helps support survivors of domestic violence in our community.
Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
You can volunteer for 4–8 hour shifts— choose what works best for you! Please feel free to write in the comment box what your availability is! 

10 am-2 pm/1 pm-5 pm/10 am-5 pm - Once a week, Multiple days a week, Bi-weekly, etc!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Maintains a professional and pleasant retail environment by keeping the store and the grounds in a neat, clean and orderly appearance.

2. Follows security policies and procedures.

3. Prepares donated items for retail sale including sorting, tagging, pricing and rearranging merchandise, as needed.

4. Disposes of, or coordinates the disposal of, unwanted donations.

5. Accepts donations brought to the store including unloading items from donor vehicles.

6. Maintain a consistently respectful, courteous, positive, cooperative, courteous and professional demeanor with residents, coworkers, donors and others.

7. Work as an effective team member to ensure the highest quality and most relevant services are provided to customers and to help further the mission of the agency.

8. Provide reliable information in spoken and written communications with no intentional falsehoods, omissions or exaggerations.

9. Adhere to agency policies and procedures. Adhere to letter and spirit of laws, regulations and policies. Maintain the confidentiality of residents, employees and agency confidential information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to:

· Have close and distant vision capability.

· Speak and hear on a telephone.

· Speak and hear face to face.

· Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs

· Frequently walk and/or climb stairs.

· Indoor and outdoor cleaning

· Frequently stand, walk, crawl, lift, sit, bend, reach, kneel, or crouch.

· Use hands and fingers, handle and feel objects, tools or controls

ACCOUNTABILITY

This position will report directly to the Thrift Store Manager and the Volunteer Manager 

Drifter Lounge Speakeasy: Monitor fairgoer numbers in Drifter Lounge Speakeasy to facilitate the use of gaming options (pool, shuffleboard, ping pong) and maintain a proper level of fairgoers admitted to the speakeasy to ensure occupancy limits are adhered to.

Volunteers receive free parking at the fair, admission tickets to the fair (other than their work shift), and a free volunteer T-shirt.

Assist gate staff with crowd control, parking, and helping at ticket booths for the 2025 New Mexico State Fair!

When you arrive for your shift, you will be greeted by a manager and assigned a position at either a parking lot or an entry gate. 

Parking Assistants will work with Fair staff to direct entrants to secure parking spots.  

Volunteers who are placed at entry gates will work to assist Fairgoers on the correct admission lines for ticket holders and those needing to purchase tickets.

All Volunteers shall be assigned to a Staff member to ensure that they are properly supported in their duties.

Volunteers receive free parking at the Fair during their shift, two tickets for admission to the Fair, water throughout the shift, and a free t-shirt identifying them as a New Mexico State Fair volunteer.

Assist gate staff with crowd control, parking, and helping at ticket booths for the 2025 New Mexico State Fair!

When you arrive for your shift, you will be greeted by a manager and assigned a position at either a parking lot or an entry gate. 

Parking Assistants will work with Fair staff to direct entrants to secure parking spots.  

Volunteers who are placed at entry gates will work to assist Fairgoers on the correct admission lines for ticket holders and those needing to purchase tickets.

All Volunteers shall be assigned to a Staff member to ensure that they are properly supported in their duties.

Volunteers receive free parking at the Fair during their shift, two tickets for admission to the Fair, water throughout the shift, and a free t-shirt identifying them as a New Mexico State Fair volunteer.

General Volunteer Information: Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers are required to volunteer for at least three 4-hour shifts between Saturday, October 4th and Sunday, October 12th.

Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers who sign up for and complete 12 hours will receive great perks, including the following:

Balloon Museum Volunteer Badge

Balloon Museum Fiesta T-Shirt

Parking Pass: Allows you to park by the museum during your volunteer shifts

Food Voucher, coffee & snacks provided during your shift

General Admission Ticket to Fiesta Field for one event

Very cool Balloon Museum Fiesta 2025 gift

*All Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers (both experienced and new) are required to attend the 2025 Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteer Training before attending their first shift.

Questions or concerns: please reach out to the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, Diane Short: 505-768-6032; dshort@cabq.gov

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S.T.E.A.M. Night at the Balloon Museum is an evening event for curious minds of all ages. Four times a year, the museum explores a new STEAM theme related to ballooning through performances, demonstrations, experimentation, and hands-on activities. 

Position Information: Hosts create an engaging and welcoming environment for children and adults in the interactive Elevation Station exhibit. They encourage healthy participation by modeling interactive gameplay on the touch table, on the projection walls, and at the wind tunnels. Hosts monitor the capacity in the exhibit, keep the space tidy, replenish materials, clean high-touch surface areas, and coordinate with Museum staff to troubleshoot technical issues in the exhibit, if needed. 

Considerations:  Continuous standing, walking, and bending required inside of the museum at the Elevation Station exhibit.

Be sure to sign up for the 2025 Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteer Training on either Tuesday, September 23rd at 10:00 am OR Sunday, September 28th at 2:30 pm

General Volunteer Information: Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers are required to volunteer for at least three 4-hour shifts between Saturday, October 4th and Sunday, October 12th.

Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers who sign up for and complete 12 hours will receive great perks, including the following:

Balloon Museum Volunteer Badge

Balloon Museum Fiesta T-Shirt

Parking Pass: Allows you to park by the museum during your volunteer shifts

Food Voucher, coffee & snacks provided during your shift

General Admission Ticket to Fiesta Field for one event

Very cool Balloon Museum Fiesta 2025 gift

*All Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers (both experienced and new) are required to attend the 2025 Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteer Training before attending their first shift.

Questions or concerns: please reach out to the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, Diane Short: 505-768-6032; dshort@cabq.gov

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“Balloons in the Sky” is a family friendly morning in which we partner with Explora to provide an exciting array of hands-on activities related to air, wind, and ballooning - here at the Balloon Museum.

Position Information: Individuals who enjoy working with young children and interacting with the public are invited to volunteer in this position. Hosts welcome visitors to the interactive Elevation Station, demonstrate and answer questions, and kindly ensure that exhibit interactives are being handled appropriately.  Hosts restock materials as necessary and coordinate with Museum staff to troubleshoot technical issues in the exhibit, if needed. Volunteers also monitor capacity in the space during the “Balloons in the Sky” event. 

Considerations: Continuous standing, walking, and bending required inside of the museum at the Elevation Station exhibit.

Be sure to sign up for the 2025 Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteer Training on either Tuesday, September 23rd at 10:00 am OR Sunday, September 28th at 2:30 pm

At Artistic Apothecary, we prioritize the amplification of native, drought tolerant plants as a liberatory practice, that adds connectivity & canopy to our neighbourhood.

Join us 3rd Sundays this growing season at the African Heritage Garden.

Check out our rain catchment basins, shade structure, raised beds, hay bail benches, and saplings grown from Seed.

In September, we are planting Desert Willow Trees, removing Pricker vines, harvesting Seeds, folding zines, stewarding native species and connecting with like minded community. This is a great place to ask your questions, bring your identification photos and nerd out with pollinators!

Our Fall schedule (3rd Sundays):

August 17 – 9:33 a.m.
September 21 – 10 a.m.
October 19 – noon

General Volunteer Information: Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers are required to volunteer for at least three 4-hour shifts between Saturday, October 4th and Sunday, October 12th.

Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers who sign up for and complete 12 hours will receive great perks, including the following:

Balloon Museum Volunteer Badge

Balloon Museum Fiesta T-Shirt

Parking Pass: Allows you to park by the museum during your volunteer shifts

Food Voucher, coffee & snacks provided during your shift

General Admission Ticket to Fiesta Field for one event

Very cool Balloon Museum Fiesta 2025 gift

*All Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers (both experienced and new) are required to attend the 2025 Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteer Training before attending their first shift.

Questions or concerns: please reach out to the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, Diane Short: 505-768-6032; dshort@cabq.gov

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“Balloons in the Sky” is a family friendly morning in which we partner with Explora to provide an exciting array of hands-on activities related to air, wind, and ballooning - here at the Balloon Museum.

Position Information: Individuals who enjoy working with young children and interacting with the public are invited to volunteer at this special event. Assistants welcome visitors into the “Balloons in the Sky” area and help with hands-on activity stations as needed. Volunteers may demonstrate or answer visitor questions about activities. They also keep the event area tidy, restock materials as necessary, and help clean up after the event. 

Considerations: Continuous standing, walking, and bending required inside the museum.

Be sure to sign up for the 2025 Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteer Training on either Tuesday, September 23rd at 10:00 am OR Sunday, September 28th at 2:30 pm

General Volunteer Information: Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers are required to volunteer for at least three 4-hour shifts between Saturday, October 4th and Sunday, October 12th.

Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers who sign up for and complete 12 hours will receive great perks, including the following:

*All Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteers (both experienced and new) are required to attend the 2025 Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteer Training before attending their first shift. 

Questions or concerns: please reach out to the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, Diane Short: 505-768-6032; dshort@cabq.gov

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Position Information: Information Booth Volunteers are seated at a table inside the Welcome Tent in front of the Balloon Museum. They greet visitors with warmth and enthusiasm. Information Booth Volunteers answer questions about the Balloon Museum, about Balloon Fiesta, and about visiting Albuquerque in general. They use printed resources including schedules of events, maps, guides, and FAQs to help answer questions. Volunteers should be friendly and helpful with every visitor.

Considerations: Information Booth Volunteers are outside and should prepare appropriately for the weather since it can be unpredictable. This position is mostly seated.

Be sure to sign up for the 2025 Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteer Training on either Monday, September 23rd at 10:00 am OR Saturday, September 28th at 2:30 pm

Build Week: October 14-17

Help us get the street ready for CiQlovía 2025!

Join us for a week of hands-on fund: painting crosswalks, street murals, setting up traffic-calming demos, and adding creative touches to the neighborhood. 

Bring your energy, your ideas, and maybe a broom --let's build something amazing together!

What to bring?

Calling all curious minds and creative spirits! On Sunday, September 28, STEAM Day lands at the Rail Yards Market, bringing science, tech, engineering, art, and math to life with hands-on experiments, playful challenges, and activities for explorers of all ages.

Let’s build the future together
Construyamos el futuro juntos

No experience needed just a great attitude! All ages, backgrounds, and abilities welcome.
Every Sunday features live music, themed programming, food, art, and family fun! Let’s celebrate New Mexico together, one Sunday at a time!
Shift: 11am-3pm Market operations & tear down
You will get a detailed volunteer orientation email the Thursday before the Event.

Hey space cadets! We’re blasting off into a galaxy of fun on Sunday, September 21 for Intergalactic Day at the Rail Yards Market. This is your chance to help us turn Barelas into a universe of sci-fi vibes, hands-on learning, and space-themed fun that’s totally out of this world.

No experience needed just a great attitude! All ages, backgrounds, and abilities welcome.
Shift: 11am-3pm Market operations & tear down

You will get a detailed volunteer orientation email the Thursday before the Event.

Querida comunidad, we’re bringing the world to Barelas on Sunday, September 14 for Multicultural Day at the Rail Yards Market! This is one of my favorite theme days of the season, a joyful gathering filled with global flavors, vibrant art, and stories that remind us how many roots grow into one beautiful community.

Many roots, one community
Muchas raíces, una comunidad

No experience needed just a great attitude! All ages, backgrounds, and abilities welcome.

Every Sunday features live music, themed programming, food, art, and family fun! Let’s celebrate New Mexico together, one Sunday at a time!

Shift: 11am-3pm Market operations & tear down

You will get a detailed volunteer orientation email the Thursday before the Event.

Help us assemble fresh veggie boxes for families with seniors & children in Albuquerque!

When: Tuesday September 23rd   9am-11am

Where: Rail Yards Market- Flue Shop

What You'll Do: 

Pack fresh Produce into veggie boxes for weekly distribution

Support local families in need

Work alongside a great team in a fun, hands-on environment

You will get an email with more details about the volunteering opporitunity the Thursday before you have to volunteer. 

Help us assemble fresh veggie boxes for families with seniors & children in Albuquerque!

When: Tuesday September 9th   9am-11am

Where: Rail Yards Market- Flue Shop

What You'll Do: 

Pack fresh Produce into veggie boxes for weekly distribution

Support local families in need

Work alongside a great team in a fun, hands-on environment

You will get an email with more details about the volunteering opporitunity the Thursday before you have to volunteer. 

Help us pack up local produce and spread some love! We’re assembling veggie boxes filled with farm-fresh goodness for Albuquerque families with seniors and children and we’d love your help.

When: Sunday, September 21st
Time: 8am to 11am
Where: Rail Yards Market – Tender Repair Shop

Work alongside a fun, caring crew in a hands-on environment.

You’ll get an email with more details the Thursday before your volunteer shift. Just come ready to move, groove, and make a difference

Key Responsibilities:

Hello One ABQ!

There are many people across the Gateway Network that lack access to consistent haircuts.

We would like to connect with talented barbers and stylists like you to empower our clients with a fresh fade, summer trim, and much needed professional haircare.

If you have experience in this field and would like to provide this uplifting service to people staying at our shelters, please register today!

Click 'Respond' to share your contact info with us.

We will coordinate days of service at each of our Gateway Centers.

Thank you!

Grab a book at the Taylor Ranch Public Library, put on your hiking shoes for a stroll around nearby Petroglyph National Monument, let your pups roam in the dog park, bring the kids to the playground, AND adopt Santa Fe Village Park to keep all these things clean and accessible! What more could you want from a volunteer opportunity!

Community organizations, businesses, and private citizens may adopt a park. The program is flexible enough to allow organizations, business or individuals to choose a location and level of commitment that works best for them, their family, or their staff. The best part—you can adopt a park in your neighborhood!

Contribute directly to the beautification of our City, starting with the area that matters most to you! Volunteering in City of Albuquerque parks is a great way to help our community shine!

Parks can be adopted collaboratively, or by a single family or organization. Families and organizations that adopt a park in-whole (with a minimum commitment of two years) will be recognized with the placement of a sign in the park to recognize and celebrate their contribution.

Parks are a place for everyone to enjoy, and the maintenance of our parks are a place for everyone to pitch in. Even if you don’t commit to adopt a park for two years, you can still sign up here to log the hours you spend doing your part to keep Albuquerque beautiful.

This program provides volunteers with excellent opportunities to gain valuable work experience, make a connection with the community, and meet new people. Plus, you can bring your family and pets to accompany you in your project.

Volunteering in City Parks

We offer plenty of rewarding volunteer opportunities for individuals, small groups, and large groups. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us, if you would like to collaborate with us for your project. We have all the tools—we just need your time and energy.

Volunteer tasks in parks include: