Opportunities From: One Albuquerque Volunteers

During several sessions 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:

2026 Dates

Saturday, Oct. 3 – Breakfast, Dinner

Sunday, Oct. 4 – Breakfast, Dinner

Monday, Oct. 5 – No Dining Events

Tuesday, Oct. 6 – No Dining Events

Wednesday, Oct. 7 – Breakfast Only  

Thursday, Oct. 8 – Breakfast, Dinner

Friday, Oct. 9 – Breakfast Only

Saturday, Oct. 10 – Breakfast, Dinner

Sunday, Oct. 11 – Breakfast Only

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.

Trainings will be held the last week of September. An email notification will be sent to volunteers. Allow 90 minutes for the training session.

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

Volunteers will help with wrapping purchases, restocking inventory, and help shoppers as needed.

Requires being on your feet and light labor.

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

Training will be held the last week of September. Information will be sent to volunteers.

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

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:

2026 Event Dates

Saturday, Oct. 3 – Breakfast, Dinner

Sunday, Oct. 4 – Breakfast, Dinner

Monday, Oct. 5 – No Dining Events

Tuesday, Oct. 6 – No Dining Events

Wednesday, Oct. 7 – Breakfast Only  

Thursday, Oct. 8 – Breakfast, Dinner

Friday, Oct. 9 – Breakfast Only

Saturday, Oct. 10 – Breakfast, Dinner

Sunday, Oct. 11 – Breakfast Only

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.

Trainings will be held the last week of September. Information will be sent to volunteers. Allow 90 minutes for the training session.

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

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.

Guest Check-In requires checking guest tickets upon arrival, issuing tickets and swag, and providing directions to the dining room.  Must be comfortable with technology and have a phone to use for the check-in app.

This can be a fast-paced position and requires being on your feet for the duration of the shift.  This position is the first point of contact for many guests. Customer service experience is helpful.

Two Shifts available:

Morning Shift: 4:30-7:30

Evening Shift: 4:00-6:30

Dinner Dress code: black bottom, black top. 

2026 Event Dates

Saturday, Oct. 3 – Breakfast, Dinner

Sunday, Oct. 4 – Breakfast, Dinner

Wednesday, Oct. 7 – Breakfast Only  

Thursday, Oct. 8 – Breakfast, Dinner

Friday, Oct. 9 – Breakfast Only

Saturday, Oct. 10 – Breakfast, Dinner

Sunday, Oct. 11 – Breakfast Only

All volunteers must attend one of the following trainings at the Balloon Museum, to review policies, procedures, and receive parking passes. Trainings will be held the last week of September. Information will be sent to volunteers. Allow 90 minutes for the training session.

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

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 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.

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

Not only is this park one of the largest and most popular in Southeast Albuquerque, but it also stands as a memorial to all the service members who lost their lives on the U.S.S. Bullhead during World War II. When you adopt this park, you are showing your love and appreciation for your neighbors, your community, and our service members who paid the ultimate price. 

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

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.

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:

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.

North Domingo Baca Park is a hub for all sorts of community activities, with a dog park, a skate park, a playground, and a community center. Adopting North Domingo Baca Park would truly make a difference in the lives of the wide variety of people (and dogs!) who use this park every day!

North Domingo Baca Park is our city's most popular park, and we could sure use some volunteers to provide assistance at 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:

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.

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 dog parks include:

Trash pickup
Weed removal
Sweeping walkways/sidewalks

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 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.

Adopt-a-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 adopting 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.

We have all the tools—we just need your time and energy.

Volunteer tasks in parks include:
• Trash pickup
• Weed removal
• Raking sandboxes
• Sweeping walkways/sidewalks
• Cleaning/weeding of flower beds
• Cleaning/wiping of playground equipment

Do you love Bingo? Why not be a monthly host? We are seeking a friendly volunteer MC to host Bingo Night for our shelter residents one Saturday evening per month. We're looking for a host who can commit to 1.5 hours per month on an ongoing basis. 

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 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 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.

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.

On the third Thursday of each month, we meet to prepare for our pet food and supply distribution that occurs the following day at The Storehouse, NM. Join us at our warehouse facility to package pet food & treats and organize supplies for distribution the following day. 

Hello Everyone!
We are happy to announce that the City of Albuquerque’s Open Space Division and BioPark will be hosting our annual Dia del Rio Volunteer Event on Saturday, October 17th from 9:00 – 12:00 at Tingley Beach. This will include activities such as trash cleanup, invasive plant species management, trail maintenance, etc. We will be meeting at the Tingley Beach Station where there will be some snacks, coffee, beverages. From there we will hear some general information and gather in to our respective groups for the projects. We will meet back at the station at 12:00 for more snacks, our raffle of prizes that have been generously donated, and our most interesting piece of trash contest! The weather in mid – October is usually pleasant with a cool start to the morning, so please dress appropriately. We also recommend wearing long pants and closed-toe shoes. Please remember to bring plenty of water and sunscreen, and anything else you may need. All tools, equipment, and trash bags will be provided by the Open Space Division and the BioPark. Parking at Tingley Beach usually fills up fast on a Saturday Morning so we recommend that you carpool as much as possible and try to get there early. Also, please remember to park in designated parking spots only to avoid the possibility of getting a parking citation.
We really hope you can join us and look forward to seeing you out there!

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Arroyo Del Oso Park Highlights

Wide-open rich and green grassy field space to enjoy a variety of fun activities with a basketball and tennis court. It is one of the largest parks in the city of Albuquerque- the walking bike path curves around the soccer field and the playground is a fun safe structure for kids of all ages to play. This area is pet-friendly for dogs on leashes with a 20+ hole golf course for adults to enjoy. 

Adopt-a-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 adopting 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 sandboxes
• Sweeping walkways/sidewalks
• Cleaning/weeding of flower beds
• Cleaning/wiping of playground equipment

Altura Park Highlights

A beautiful vibrant park with lots of green open space with grass and trees to rest and relax. This is a perfect place to enjoy leisure activities such as walking, reading a book, or having a picnic. 

Adopt-a-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 adopting 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 sandboxes
• Sweeping walkways/sidewalks
• Cleaning/weeding of flower beds
• Cleaning/wiping of playground equipment

Academy Hills Park Highlights

The playground structure provides a great source of fun for families with children. This park has many wonderful grassy areas to relax or play with plenty of trees to provide cooling shade with lots of clean and safe trails for leisure and high energy activities like walking and running. Bonus! Our park is very pet-friendly so feel free to bring along furry companions, friends, and the whole family.  

Adopt-a-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 adopting 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 sandboxes
• Sweeping walkways/sidewalks
• Cleaning/weeding of flower beds
• Cleaning/wiping of playground equipment

Volunteer Water Testing Technician - Get trained. Get certified. Help your community.

The AI Living Lab is looking for volunteers who want hands-on experience in community water testing while building professional skills they can take with them.  As a volunteer, you will work with our Community Water Testing Lab and have opportunities to participate in water testing throughout the community.

But this opportunity goes beyond volunteering.  We will train you to prepare for the Level 1 Water Testing Technician exam with the Water Authority so you can take the exam and become certified on your own.

You will learn:

* How to properly collect water samples

* How to conduct basic water-quality testing

* How to use water-testing and laboratory equipment

* How to document and understand test results

* How to work with residents on community water-testing projects

* The knowledge and skills needed to prepare for the Level 1 exam

Once trained, you can continue volunteering on community water-testing projects and use our Community Water Testing Lab to help test water in your own community.

No previous water-testing or laboratory experience is required. Training is provided.

Fall is here and Veggie Boxes are back at the Rail Yards Market.

Join us at the Rail Yards Market as we launch our Fall 2026 Veggie Box program, supporting low income seniors who are caring for children across our community. This is a hands on, heart filled way to make sure fresh, local produce gets into the hands of families who need it most. We pack together, we connect, and we show up for Burque together.

Volunteer Roles:
• Pack veggie boxes with fresh local produce
• Assist with organizing and setting up packing stations
• Support distribution flow and help keep things running smoothly

Volunteer Perks:
• Meaningful hands on service supporting local families
• Community connection with a welcoming, purpose driven team
• Plenty of appreciation and gratitude from the Rail Yards Market crew

All ages, backgrounds, and abilities are welcome. Whether you are new or returning, there is a place for you here.

Shift Time:

Shift Time:
Tuesdays, September 8 through October 27, 2026
9:00am to 11:00am

Location:
Rail Yards Market Flue Shop, 777 1st Street SW

Come be part of this community powered effort to nourish Albuquerque one box at a time. We would love to have you out there with us.

Volunteers will receive a detailed orientation email before their shift with everything they need to know.

In partnership with City Councilor Klarissa Peña and the City of Albuquerque's Solid Waste Department and Transit Department,  Adopt-A-Stop is rolling out our Cruisers for Route 66 Program!

Car clubs across Albuquerque are "adopting" stretches of Route 66 (either a median or a bus stop) and volunteering to clean and maintain them, and get our streets ready for cruisin'! 

Car club members will volunteer their organizations time to clean the stop(s) they adopt, as well as coordinate with Dwayne Baker from Transit and Toni Aguilar from Solid Waste to adopt the spots along Route 66.

Car clubs can adopt bus stops or street medians through opportunities listed here on our organization's page!

Want to know which stretches are adopted or available?

Click on the map and zoom in with your scroll wheel. The blue pins represent which bus stops are still available.

Indicated with yellow pins, this Google Map listed below shows which bus stops car clubs have already adopted.  Adopted bus stops can also be adopted by more than one person, or group.

Google Map of Cruisers for Route 66 Adoptable Sites:

Get ABQ RIDE Training here:

https://www.oneabqvolunteers.com/need/detail/?need_id=481001

Position Information: Museum Greeters welcome visitors warmly as they enter and circulate within the Balloon Museum. They offer directional information, provide low-key guidance, and answer general questions about the museum and Fiesta. We will provide you with plenty of training and information. This position offers a great opportunity to meet people from all around the world!

Specific stations will be assigned at the start of each shift and may rotate to meet the needs of the moment. We are hoping to have 6 Greeters on each shift to allow for optimum flexibility.

Considerations: Continuous standing and mobility required inside and occasionally outside the museum. Accommodations can be made for periodic seating if physical conditions require. Breaks provided during each shift.

Be sure to sign up for the 2026 Balloon Museum Fiesta Volunteer Training on either Tuesday, September 22nd at 10:00 am OR Sunday, September 27th at 2:30 pm.

The Photographer Volunteer helps protect and monitor displayed vehicles while creating a positive and engaging experience for guests. Assist guests who would like photos taken and organize photo lines or waiting areas when needed.

The Games & Guest Services Volunteer helps create a welcoming, enjoyable experience for guests by overseeing recreational game areas and assisting with basic event operations in our Speakeasy. Perform light bussing duties, including collecting and returning used glassware to designated areas.

Volunteers will provide general assistance at the Film Showcase area and help create a welcoming experience for fair guests. Responsibilities may include assisting with seating, greeting guests, and serving as docents to help visitors navigate the area and enter the event space.

Volunteers will assist staff in guiding students through the interactive exhibits (there are no live animals), set up and staff the arts & crafts table, work with staff to provide giveaways at the crafts table, assist staff with exiting students who receive milk and cookies as they leave the Farm.

Assist gate staff with crowd control, parking, and help at ticket booths for the 2026 New Mexico State Fair! You will be 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 assist Fairgoers on correct admission lines for ticket holders and those needing to purchase tickets.

S.A.F.E. House is celebrating 50 years of safety, healing, and independence for New Mexico families affected by intimate partner domestic violence and we need a group of volunteers to help us make our Gala celebration beautiful!

Saturday, September 26th
9:30 AM until setup is complete
The First Turn Lounge @ The Downs at Albuquerque
145 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Please enter through the doors on the west side of the casino.

Our setup volunteers will work together to get the venue ready for our guests, including:

• Decorating the event space
• Setting up tables and chairs
• Creating and placing centerpieces
• Setting up lights and other décor
• Assisting with stage setup
• Organizing and preparing event areas
• Helping wherever needed to get the venue Gala-ready

We’re looking for a group of dependable volunteers who enjoy working together, being creative, and helping behind the scenes to make a special event come together.

You don’t need to have event-planning experience—just bring your time, teamwork, and willingness to help!

This is a great opportunity for community groups, businesses, organizations, families, friends, or anyone looking to volunteer together.

S.A.F.E. House is proud to celebrate 50 years of safety, healing, and independence for New Mexico families affected by intimate partner domestic violence.

50 Years of S.A.F.E. House
Saturday, September 26th
5:00 PM
The First Turn Lounge @ The Downs at Albuquerque

Interested in bringing a group to help with setup? RESPOND to this post or reach out to us to sign up!

Your helping hands will help us create a beautiful celebration honoring 50 years of S.A.F.E. House and the survivors and families we serve.

*This opportunity will require a CYFD background check to be completed. This will cost $60, 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 and dependable volunteers to assist our kitchen team with preparing and serving dinner to residents at S.A.F.E. House.

Sunday – Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Volunteers may serve once a week, every other week, or based on their availability. Any consistent help makes a difference!

Kitchen volunteers may assist with:

Volunteers should be able to:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the volunteer role.

This volunteer position reports directly to the Kitchen Manager and works in coordination with the Volunteer Manager.

*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.

Please allow up to 3 business days for an email/and call to complete the volunteer application, confidentiality form, and CYFD background check. 

We’re looking for compassionate volunteers to assist our Resident Advocates in the shelter office. S.A.F.E. House is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence through shelter, advocacy, and empowerment. Our volunteers play a vital role in making this possible.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Shelter Helper / Resident Greeter Volunteers Duties

The Sensory Station Volunteer provides a welcoming, supportive space for fairgoers of all ages and abilities who may benefit from a calm environment during their visit. Monitor the Sensory Station to help maintain a safe, calm, and organized environment. Coordinate with staff to take lunch breaks as needed.

Rodeo Hospitality Volunteers play an important role in supporting the hardworking cowboys and rodeo personnel by helping provide a welcoming dining experience before the evening rodeo. Volunteers assist with serving approximately 100–150 guests by ensuring the hospitality area remains clean, organized, and well-stocked throughout the meal service.

Art Patrol Volunteers provide friendly support in the gallery or exhibit area while staff members are away for lunch or dinner breaks. Volunteers help create a welcoming experience for visitors, assist with non-cash sales, and help protect the artwork by ensuring it is handled respectfully.

Volunteers are needed to help City of Albuquerque staff maintain our three greenhouses and interior plants at various locations around the city.  Assist Greenhouse staff with tasks such as potting and repotting of plants; plant propagation; care and maintenance of annuals, perennials, orchids, and tropical.

This work helps to care for the greenhouse, but it's also an opportunity for volunteers to learn new skills and develop their individual gardening interests with the guidance of our expert staff.  We rely on our volunteers.  We strive to insure their involvement and experience here is rewarding. 

Qualifications include: Must be able to volunteer weekdays between the hours of 7am - 1pm; a good attitude; be flexible and dependable; have the ability to work independently and with great attention to detail; possess a willingness to work in hot greenhouse conditions; stand hours at a time but can certainly take breaks; be able to bend and stoop; knowledge of basic plant care and use of hand tools is also necessary; and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Join the Albuquerque Organizing Team for the 2026 NASA Space Apps Challenge and be part of the world's largest annual hackathon! This is an incredible opportunity to connect with leaders, students, and community members while celebrating STEAM and innovation for New Mexico.

The Albuquerque Organizing Team is responsible for event logistics, outreach, technical support, and more. We will meet at least once per month leading up to the event. You must be available for the entirety of the event on November 14-15, 2026.

Please visit this document for a detailed description of roles including:

Event Co-Coordinator

Technical Support Specialist

Outreach Co-Coordinator

Graphic Designer

Photographer

Mentor

To apply for Volunteer, please fill out the Google form here: https://forms.gle/5qAUk9vw6fq2Ga3p6

Follow us on Instagram for the latest updates and to check out last year’s event! @spaceapps_abq

For questions, please email Ambrosia at abqspaceapps@gmail.com.

Join NAMI Albuquerque, NAMI New Mexico, and NAMI Santa Fe as we come together to represent NAMI at the National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA) Conference, September 9–11, 2026, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque.

This is a great opportunity for community members to volunteer alongside NAMI representatives, welcome conference attendees, share mental health resources, answer general questions about NAMI programs and services, and help create a welcoming presence at our shared exhibitor

NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. will also participate virtually as a keynote speaker during the conference, making this an exciting opportunity to support NAMI’s presence while connecting with behavioral health professionals, organizations, and community members from across the region. 

Volunteer activities may include: greeting attendees, sharing NAMI resources and information, assisting at the exhibitor table, connecting visitors with appropriate NAMI programs, and representing NAMI’s commitment to mental health education, support, advocacy, and community.

No previous NAMI volunteer experience is required. Volunteers from NAMI Albuquerque, NAMI Santa Fe, NAMI New Mexico, and members of the greater Albuquerque community are welcome.

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.

Thank you for considering volunteering your time and labor (and that of your furry companion!) to support and promote this important Library service.

Read to the Dogs is a program sponsored by the Public Library Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. Handlers bring their registered pet therapy dogs into the library and provide children with an opportunity to read aloud. The registered pet therapy dog sits calmly and quietly for a story, creating a relaxing atmosphere for children. This gives children an opportunity to practice their reading skills without fear or judgment. The adults do not correct a child’s reading. Parents may sit quietly in the room with their child or take this moment to find a book and read just outside the program area. You can read more about it here.

The Public Library is pleased to provide this nationally recognized program to our families. In a 10 week study by the University of California, researchers found a 12 percent increase in reading fluency by one group and no improvement by the group that didn't read to dogs. It was reported by 75 percent of the parents that their children read aloud more frequently and with greater confidence after reading to the dogs. Children who practice reading have greater success in school and children who feel successful go on to read at higher grade levels. The Public Library hopes through this program children will relate to reading in a positive way and become lifelong readers.

All dogs in this program are trained and registered in a dog therapy group. All Read to the Dog volunteers must belong to one of the following groups:

Please visit these websites for more information about joining a dog therapy group.

After completing the testing and registration process with one of the therapy groups listed above, you will need to upload the relevant documentation. This includes a copy of the membership card or certificate from one of the above organizations; and a current health form from one of the above listed organizations (proof of rabies vaccination is included on this form). 

Additionally, you as a handler will need to pass a criminal background check and receive a Certificate of Compliance from library admin. Furthermore, the Certificate of Compliance can be completed by contacting the Library Admin at this email address: bwolff@cabq.gov. 

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.

A new volunteer may not participate in the Program until you have been approved. After approval, you may participate in the Read to the Dogs program at any of the eleven (11) participating Libraries. Please note that teams from the other agencies may be present at the same time you are. 

If you have any further questions, please contact your Library Branch's Volunteer Coordinator. 

Thank you for considering volunteering your time at the Main and Genealogy Library in Albuquerque!

Do you need to earn service hours for school, or for a special project? Do you want to gain work experience? Do you love Libraries and want to learn a little bit more about how they work?

Volunteers play an important role in assisting the Library to offer our services to the community on a continuing basis—and our teen volunteers are no exception!

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

A sample of teen volunteer assignments is listed below. Not all opportunities are available at all times or at all branch locations. For a full list and descriptions, please ask at the Reference Desk.

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.

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

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

Our teen volunteers have great ideas for community activities (especially for youth)! Besides the opportunities listed above, if you have another idea for an activity you think your branch Library could benefit from that you could volunteer for, let us know. At various branches, we have activities like chess club, storytimes for younger children, science programs, book clubs (in various languages)—the list goes on! You are welcome to talk to the Youth Volunteer Coordinator at your local Library to discuss what's possible.

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.

September at the Rail Yards Market is packed with fun, and we need amazing volunteers to help make it all happen!

Join us for one Sunday or all five as we celebrate a month full of community, local food, and festive market themes.

9/6- Multicultural Day
9/13- Gratitude Day
9/20- Intergalatic Day
9/27- STEAM Day


Volunteer opportunities include:

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

Special August Thank You:
Commit to volunteering every Sunday in August and receive either one free meal from a participating market food vendor or an invitation to a fun staff outing, such as bowling, roller skating, or another group activity.

As a nonprofit, the Rail Yards Market depends on volunteers to create a welcoming, vibrant space for thousands of neighbors each week. Whether you can join us once or every Sunday, your time makes a meaningful impact.

Everyone is welcome. We invite volunteers of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to be part of our community.

Volunteers will receive a detailed orientation email the Thursday before each market with everything they need to know.

We would love to have you join us this August.

Join Tree New Mexico as we help grow Albuquerque's urban forest in the Hoffmantown neighborhood on September 12, 2026

Whether you're a first-time volunteer or a longtime tree planter, we'd love to have you join us. No experience is necessary—our trained Team Leaders will provide all the guidance, tools, and support you need. Together, we'll plant trees that help create cooler neighborhoods, cleaner air, and a healthier, more beautiful Albuquerque for generations to come.

Volunteers will be assigned to a small team led by an experienced Team Leader. Teams may walk or carpool between planting locations depending on the neighborhood layout. Tree New Mexico will have everything prepared in advance, including pre-dug planting holes, trees, mulch, hoses, and water.

This is an active outdoor volunteer opportunity that may include standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting trees weighing up to 15 pounds. Depending on volunteer turnout, teams may plant up to eight trees during the event. Volunteers should plan to spend approximately 4 hours at the event.

Please bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and a hat, and wear closed-toe shoes. Staying hydrated and protecting your skin from the sun is especially important while working outdoors, so we encourage you to come prepared for the weather. If you have a green Tree New Mexico T-shirt, we'd love for you to wear it. A limited number of shirts will also be available at the Welcome Table.

For everyone's safety, please leave pets at home. Children ages 11 and older are welcome to participate with a parent or guardian, and youth ages 15 and older may participate as adult volunteers. Tree planting takes place outdoors and will proceed in most weather conditions. If severe weather affects the event, participants will be notified of any changes.

We'll email the exact meeting location, sign-in information, and event details approximately two weeks before the event. If you have accessibility needs or questions about the physical requirements of the planting, please contact us in advance and we'll do our best to help.

Come ready to get your hands dirty, meet fellow volunteers, and make a lasting impact—one tree at a time!

Questions? Contact Volunteerabq@treenm.org

Hello, volunteers! 

No matter where you volunteer or what cause you support, you’re invited to join us.

The NAMI Albuquerque Community Volunteer Wellness Check-In is a simple weekly space for volunteers across our community to slow down, connect, and take a moment for themselves.

Whether you volunteer with the City of Albuquerque, United Way, a school, faith community, nonprofit, neighborhood organization, or somewhere else — you are welcome.

We may watch a short mindfulness or inspirational video, reflect together, and ask a few simple questions:

What did you notice? What surprised you? What can you take with you into your weekend or the week ahead?

And most importantly:

How are you doing today?

There’s no pressure and nothing to prepare. Come when you can, participate as much or as little as you’d like, and leave when you need to.

You spend so much time helping others. This is a little time for you.

Hosted by NAMI Albuquerque and open to all volunteers in our community.

Thank you for what you do. Take care of you, too. 

Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dit-qnak-xsi
Or dial: +1 917-341-2785 PIN: 509370885

IMPORTANT REMINDER: This Volunteer Wellness Check-In is not counseling, therapy, or mental health treatment. No counselors, therapists, or medical professionals will be providing clinical services during these check-ins. If you need mental health support, please contact your healthcare provider or call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For a medical or other immediate emergency, call 911

Join the fun as a field trip volunteer at the Balloon Museum!  We introduce young learners to the concepts of buoyancy and ballooning through hands-on activities, museum tours, and a walk inside a real hot air balloon envelope. Volunteers gently encourage discovery-based learning while celebrating the spirit of innovation and exploration that fueled the development of lighter-than-air flight.

This session will provide an overview for new volunteers considering the program.  There will be a separate, required prep session in late October for all volunteers old and new as we get ready to launch.

Field trips run most Tuesday and Thursday mornings, November through May.  Volunteers select days that fit their own schedules.

If you are interested but cannot make the training, please contact our Field Trip Coordinator: Diane Short - dshort@cabq.gov | (505) 768-6032.

Prerequisite for field trip volunteers:  Attend a New Volunteer Orientation and complete all required Qualifications.

Thank you for considering volunteering at the Westgate Library!

Much of the Library’s work is routine, or requires extensive training provided by Library staff and volunteers. 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 and the needs of the Library at any given time.

A sample of volunteer assignments is listed below. Not all opportunities are available at all times or at all branch locations. For a full list and descriptions, please call or stop by.

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 preferred skills or abilities?

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

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

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.

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;

You don't need to be an expert to make a lasting impact - you simply need to show-up. 

 Interview, training, and background check will be required.

Be the Mentor Who Makes a Difference:

100 mentors needed for New Mexico high school students!
Young people in our community have incredible potential—sometimes they just need someone in their corner to help them see it.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for 100 working professionals to join Mentor 2.0 and mentor a student at South Valley Academy. You can make a lasting impact without a huge time commitment.

What does it take?

- Send your mentee one message a week through a secure online platform.
- Meet in person at their high school once every 4–6 weeks at an event organized by Big Brothers Big Sisters.
- Commit to mentoring for at least one year.
- Receive ongoing support, resources, and guidance from BBBS staff.

Mentors help students prepare for graduation, explore college and career opportunities, build confidence, and envision what’s possible for their future.
Mentor 2.0 is open to working professionals age 21+ with an associate degree, equivalent work experience, or higher. Interview, training, and a background check are required.

One message a week. A few events throughout the year. One young person who knows someone is in their corner.

Be one of the 100. Become a mentor today!
To express interest, provide your phone number and email address , and Big Brothers Big Sisters will follow up with next steps.

Join the City of Albuquerque's Volunteers in Action Program (VIA) as we honor and thank our local first responders for their dedication, sacrifice, and service to our community.

Volunteers will assist with distributing snacks and beverages to first responders and help share volunteer program information with community members attending the event. 

Volunteer Duties

Assist with event setup and cleanup.

Distribute snacks and beverages to first responders.

Hand out Volunteers in Action informational flyers.

Anyone, any age may click 'Respond' to join us and serve with seniors!

Appreciatively,

Right — since NAMI on Campus at CNM already exists, this should invite students to join, not make it sound like they're creating or launching the organization. I’d also remove “Founding Student Leadership Team.”

Organization: NAMI on Campus

Opportunity: Student Members & Leadership Opportunities

Location: Central New Mexico Community College (CNM)

Age Requirement: 18 years or older

Join NAMI on Campus at CNM (NOC @ CNM)!

We're looking for CNM students who want to connect with other students, promote mental health awareness, volunteer in the community, and help create a campus where everyone feels welcome and supported.

Whether you want to make new friends, gain leadership experience, volunteer, participate in events, or simply be part of a supportive student community, there's a place for you at NOC @ CNM.

No previous NAMI experience is needed. Just bring yourself, your ideas, and a willingness to get involved.

Members can:

Participate in campus events and activities.

Promote mental health awareness and help reduce stigma.

Meet and connect with other CNM students.

Welcome new members and help grow our campus community.

Volunteer with NAMI Albuquerque throughout the year.

Collaborate with other student organizations and CNM departments.

Help create a campus where students know they are not alone.

Students interested in taking a larger role can also explore leadership opportunities, including:

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Membership Chair

Volunteer Chair

Fundraising Chair

Social Media & Marketing Chair

You do not have to be an officer to join. We want students who simply want to participate, meet people, volunteer, attend activities, and be part of the NAMI on Campus community.

College is about more than classes.

NOC @ CNM gives you opportunities to make new friends, develop leadership and communication skills, participate in meaningful events, volunteer throughout Albuquerque, and make a positive difference for mental health on campus and in our community.

Come as you are. Get involved when you can. Be part of something that matters.

Organization: NAMI on Campus 
Volunteer Opportunity: Student Leadership Team & General Members
Location: University of New Mexico (UNM)
Age Requirement: 18 years or older

NAMI on Campus at UNM (NOC @ UNM) is getting ready for the 2026–2027 school year, and we're looking for fellow Lobos who want to be part of it!

Whether you're passionate about mental health, want to meet new people, are looking for leadership and volunteer experience, or simply want to make a difference on campus, there's a place for you at NOC @ UNM.

No experience with NAMI? No problem. Bring your ideas, your interests, and your willingness to get involved.

As part of NOC @ UNM, you can:

Help grow NOC @ UNM.

Plan fun and engaging campus events.

Promote mental health awareness.

Help reduce stigma surrounding mental health.

Recruit and welcome new members.

Volunteer with NAMI Albuquerque throughout the year.

Connect with other student organizations and campus partners.

Help create a supportive community where every Lobo feels welcome.

We're looking for students interested in leadership opportunities, including:

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Membership Chair

Volunteer Chair

Fundraising Chair

Social Media & Marketing Chair

Don't want to be an officer? That's okay! We want general members too. You can participate based on your interests, availability, and what you enjoy doing.

You'll have opportunities to:

Meet new people and build friendships.

Gain leadership and volunteer experience.

Plan activities that make a difference.

Develop communication and teamwork skills.

Volunteer throughout the Albuquerque community.

Advocate for mental health awareness on campus.

Help create a more supportive and inclusive UNM community.

NOC @ UNM is about students coming together, getting involved, and making mental health part of the conversation on campus.

Join NAMI Albuquerque at the Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Civic Plaza as we come together for suicide prevention, mental health awareness, connection, and hope.

We need volunteers to help set up, welcome community members, and share information about NAMI Albuquerque's free support groups, education classes, programs, and mental health resources. Volunteers will help connect people to a safe and supportive community where they know they are not alone.

NAMI Albuquerque is seeking Black/African American community members to volunteer as facilitators for NAMI Sharing Hope: Mental Wellness in the Black/African Ancestry Communities.

Sharing Hope is a free, three-part community conversation series created by NAMI to provide supportive spaces for Black/African Ancestry communities to talk openly about mental health and wellness. The program uses storytelling, videos, guided dialogue, and community resources to explore mental health challenges, wellness, coping, healing, recovery, and support.

What will volunteers do?

Sharing Hope facilitators will help lead welcoming, culturally relevant conversations with members of Albuquerque’s Black/African American community. Facilitators encourage participation, listen to community experiences, guide discussion using NAMI-provided materials, and help participants learn about available mental health and community resources.

You do not need to be a therapist or mental health professional. We are looking for community members who care about mental wellness, are comfortable engaging with others, and want to help create spaces where people can have honest conversations about mental health.

The goal is to bring Sharing Hope conversations to places where our community already gathers—including churches, community organizations, campuses, barber shops, neighborhoods, family spaces, and community events throughout Albuquerque.

Volunteer Commitment

Sharing Hope is a three-part conversation series, rather than an ongoing weekly support group. NAMI provides the program materials and resources facilitators need to help guide the conversations.

Help Us Bring Sharing Hope to Albuquerque

If you are passionate about Black mental health, community connection, reducing stigma, and helping others discover resources and hope, we would love to have you help us build Sharing Hope in Albuquerque.

Our community. Our conversations. Our stories. Our hope.

Learn more about the national Sharing Hope program through the official NAMI website:

https://www.nami.org/programs/nami-sharing-hope-mental-wellness-in-the-black-african-ancestry-communities/

This unpaid opportunity is for college students interested in planning, architecture, design, community engagement, geography, GIS, public service/local government, public health, or related topics. Work is primarily indoors in an office setting. Community engagement events may be outdoors or in community facilities.

Current project work includes:

This unpaid opportunity is for high school juniors and seniors interested in planning, architecture, design, community engagement, public service/local government, or related topics. Work is primarily indoors in an office setting. Community engagement events may be outdoors or in community facilities.

Current project work includes:

Thank you for considering volunteering at the South Broadway Library!

Much of the Library's work is routine, or requires extensive training provided by Library staff and volunteers. 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 and the needs of the Library at any given time.

A sample of volunteer assignments is listed below. Not all opportunities are available at all times or at all branch locations. For a full list and descriptions, please call or stop by.

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 preferred skills or abilities?

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

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

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.

Senior Affairs, Volunteers in Action is looking for people to help North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center with their Fright night this year 2026!

Volunteers will assist with distributing candy and treats from their vehicle trunks, running the game stations,greeting guests, helping serve food and ensuring a welcoming environment for all attendees.

Join us in making this year's Trunk-or-Treat a memorable experience for seniors, families, and children throughout our community. Your time and enthusiasm can make a difference!

Click 'Respond' to sign-up and serve with seniors this spooky season!

The Santa Barbara Senior Center is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help with our annual Trunk-or-Treat Event. This fun-filled community celebration brings together seniors, families, and children for a safe and festive Halloween experience.

Volunteers will assist with distributing candy and treats from their vehicle trunks, setting up activity stations, greeting guests, helping with games, and ensuring a welcoming environment for all attendees.

Click 'Respond' to sign-up and serve with seniors this spooky season!

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

Working race packet booths

Working t-shirt booth

General duties around ballroom

Clean-up/tear down following Expo.

Opportunities include the following:

§  Working race packet booths

§  Working t-shirt booth

§  General duties around ballroom

§  Clean-up/tear down following Expo.

Assist with stuffing packet and handing runners their packets.

Help create Volunteer Buzz, NAMI Albuquerque's bi-weekly newsletter designed specifically for our volunteers.

We're looking for creative, organized, and community-minded volunteers (18+) to join our Volunteer Buzz Newsletter Team.

Whether you enjoy writing, creating graphics, organizing content, or simply want to learn new skills, this is a great opportunity to help keep our volunteer community informed, connected, and engaged.

As part of the Volunteer Buzz team, you'll help create each issue by highlighting volunteer opportunities, recognizing volunteers, sharing upcoming events, promoting training opportunities, and celebrating the impact our volunteers make throughout the community.

Newsletter Editor
Help organize, edit, and prepare each issue of Volunteer Buzz.

Newsletter Team Members
Help gather content, write short articles, create graphics, and prepare the newsletter for publication every two weeks.

Don't have experience? No problem! If you're interested in learning, we'll help you develop the skills while working alongside a fun and supportive volunteer team.

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. 

Feeding & Socialization

Laundry, Dishes, & Enclosures

Training Volunteers

Nursery Intake

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

Join Tree New Mexico as we help grow Albuquerque's urban forest in the Osuna Park neighborhood on October 31st

Whether you're a first-time volunteer or a longtime tree planter, we'd love to have you join us. No experience is necessary—our trained Team Leaders will provide all the guidance, tools, and support you need. Together, we'll plant trees that help create cooler neighborhoods, cleaner air, and a healthier, more beautiful Albuquerque for generations to come.

Volunteers will be assigned to a small team led by an experienced Team Leader. Teams may walk or carpool between planting locations depending on the neighborhood layout. Tree New Mexico will have everything prepared in advance, including pre-dug planting holes, trees, mulch, hoses, and water.

This is an active outdoor volunteer opportunity that may include standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting trees weighing up to 15 pounds. Depending on volunteer turnout, teams may plant up to eight trees during the event. Volunteers should plan to spend approximately 4 hours at the event.

Please bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and a hat, and wear closed-toe shoes. Staying hydrated and protecting your skin from the sun is especially important while working outdoors, so we encourage you to come prepared for the weather. If you have a green Tree New Mexico T-shirt, we'd love for you to wear it. A limited number of shirts will also be available at the Welcome Table.

For everyone's safety, please leave pets at home. Children ages 11 and older are welcome to participate with a parent or guardian, and youth ages 15 and older may participate as adult volunteers. Tree planting takes place outdoors and will proceed in most weather conditions. If severe weather affects the event, participants will be notified of any changes.

We'll email the exact meeting location, sign-in information, and event details approximately two weeks before the event. If you have accessibility needs or questions about the physical requirements of the planting, please contact us in advance and we'll do our best to help.

Come ready to get your hands dirty, meet fellow volunteers, and make a lasting impact—one tree at a time!

Questions? Contact Volunteerabq@treenm.org

Join Tree New Mexico as we help grow Albuquerque's urban forest in the Grants Community Pantry on November 14, 2026. 

**Please note that this event is about an hour's drive from ABQ.**

Whether you're a first-time volunteer or a longtime tree planter, we'd love to have you join us. No experience is necessary—our trained Team Leaders will provide all the guidance, tools, and support you need. Together, we'll plant trees that help create cooler neighborhoods, cleaner air, and a healthier, more beautiful Albuquerque for generations to come.

Volunteers will be assigned to a small team led by an experienced Team Leader. All trees will be planted at one site. Tree New Mexico will have everything prepared in advance, including pre-dug planting holes, trees, mulch, hoses, and water.
This is an active outdoor volunteer opportunity that may include standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting trees weighing up to 15 pounds. Depending on volunteer turnout, teams may plant up to eight trees during the event. Volunteers should plan to spend approximately 4 hours at the event.

Please bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and a hat, and wear closed-toe shoes. Staying hydrated and protecting your skin from the sun is especially important while working outdoors, so we encourage you to come prepared for the weather. If you have a green Tree New Mexico T-shirt, we'd love for you to wear it. A limited number of shirts will also be available at the Welcome Table.

For everyone's safety, please leave pets at home. Children ages 11 and older are welcome to participate with a parent or guardian, and youth ages 15 and older may participate as adult volunteers. Tree planting takes place outdoors and will proceed in most weather conditions. If severe weather affects the event, participants will be notified of any changes.

We'll email the exact meeting location, sign-in information, and event details approximately two weeks before the event. If you have accessibility needs or questions about the physical requirements of the planting, please contact us in advance and we'll do our best to help.

Come ready to get your hands dirty, meet fellow volunteers, and make a lasting impact—one tree at a time!
Questions? Contact Volunteerabq@treenm.org

Join Tree New Mexico as we help grow Albuquerque's urban forest in the Elder Homestead neighborhood on December 5th.

Whether you're a first-time volunteer or a longtime tree planter, we'd love to have you join us. No experience is necessary—our trained Team Leaders will provide all the guidance, tools, and support you need. Together, we'll plant trees that help create cooler neighborhoods, cleaner air, and a healthier, more beautiful Albuquerque for generations to come.

Volunteers will be assigned to a small team led by an experienced Team Leader. Teams may walk or carpool between planting locations depending on the neighborhood layout. Tree New Mexico will have everything prepared in advance, including pre-dug planting holes, trees, mulch, hoses, and water.

This is an active outdoor volunteer opportunity that may include standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting trees weighing up to 15 pounds. Depending on volunteer turnout, teams may plant up to eight trees during the event. Volunteers should plan to spend approximately 4 hours at the event.

Please bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and a hat, and wear closed-toe shoes. Staying hydrated and protecting your skin from the sun is especially important while working outdoors, so we encourage you to come prepared for the weather. If you have a green Tree New Mexico T-shirt, we'd love for you to wear it. A limited number of shirts will also be available at the Welcome Table.

For everyone's safety, please leave pets at home. Children ages 11 and older are welcome to participate with a parent or guardian, and youth ages 15 and older may participate as adult volunteers. Tree planting takes place outdoors and will proceed in most weather conditions. If severe weather affects the event, participants will be notified of any changes.

We'll email the exact meeting location, sign-in information, and event details approximately two weeks before the event. If you have accessibility needs or questions about the physical requirements of the planting, please contact us in advance and we'll do our best to help.

Come ready to get your hands dirty, meet fellow volunteers, and make a lasting impact—one tree at a time!

Questions? Contact Volunteerabq@treenm.org

Join Tree New Mexico as we help grow Albuquerque's urban forest in the Del Norte neighborhood on September 26, 2026

Whether you're a first-time volunteer or a longtime tree planter, we'd love to have you join us. No experience is necessary—our trained Team Leaders will provide all the guidance, tools, and support you need. Together, we'll plant trees that help create cooler neighborhoods, cleaner air, and a healthier, more beautiful Albuquerque for generations to come.

Volunteers will be assigned to a small team led by an experienced Team Leader. Teams may walk or carpool between planting locations depending on the neighborhood layout. Tree New Mexico will have everything prepared in advance, including pre-dug planting holes, trees, mulch, hoses, and water.

This is an active outdoor volunteer opportunity that may include standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting trees weighing up to 15 pounds. Depending on volunteer turnout, teams may plant up to eight trees during the event. Volunteers should plan to spend approximately 4 hours at the event.

Please bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and a hat, and wear closed-toe shoes. Staying hydrated and protecting your skin from the sun is especially important while working outdoors, so we encourage you to come prepared for the weather. If you have a green Tree New Mexico T-shirt, we'd love for you to wear it. A limited number of shirts will also be available at the Welcome Table.

For everyone's safety, please leave pets at home. Children ages 11 and older are welcome to participate with a parent or guardian, and youth ages 15 and older may participate as adult volunteers. Tree planting takes place outdoors and will proceed in most weather conditions. If severe weather affects the event, participants will be notified of any changes.

We'll email the exact meeting location, sign-in information, and event details approximately two weeks before the event. If you have accessibility needs or questions about the physical requirements of the planting, please contact us in advance and we'll do our best to help.

Come ready to get your hands dirty, meet fellow volunteers, and make a lasting impact—one tree at a time!

Questions? Contact Volunteerabq@treenm.org

Interested in becoming a hospice volunteer? We'd love to meet you!

Join us for a Hospice Volunteer Open House and learn how you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families in our community.

Event Details:

Friday September 04, 2026
11:30-1:00 pm
Gentiva Hospice 
7500 Jefferson St NE Suite 210

What to Expect

Meet with our Volunteer Coordinator, who will be available to:

Whether you're ready to volunteer or simply want to learn more, this is a wonderful opportunity to explore how your time and compassion can bring comfort, companionship, and support to others.

Please Bring

To complete your onboarding paperwork, please bring:

We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the Gentiva Hospice volunteer family!

Please rsvp to heather.frank@gentivahs.com 

for more information- heather.frank@gentivahs.com or 505-821-5404

Help represent NM Street Pet Project!  

We need your help in promoting NMSPP at local fundraising and outreach events. Position involves transporting promotional materials and/or pet food to various scheduled events in Sandoval and Bernalillo Counties, engaging with the people/pets that we serve, and helping to answer questions about the work that we do.  

Interested?

Sign up today and our team will contact you to discuss the position in more detail and schedule your orientation.

Volunteer Services Program Our program’s mission is to utilize community volunteers to assist the Albuquerque Police Department in improving the quality of life in our community.

Although volunteers do not have commissioned or sworn officer status, the duties you perform as part of the Department’s support staff are crucial to the overall mission of the Albuquerque Police Department. We sincerely appreciate your willingness to become part of the Albuquerque Police Department’s Volunteer Services Team. Your time, dedication, and commitment to our community are greatly valued.

Qualification Disclaimer Before becoming an approved volunteer, you must successfully complete and pass a background check and schedule and participate in an in-person interview with the Volunteer Coordinator.

Completion of these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the Volunteer Services Program. Final approval is subject to Department requirements and procedures.

Youth in our community have an abundance of potential - they just need someone in their corner to help them realize it. Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Mexico has partnered with Lutheran Family Services to create a new youth-serving mentorship program. Through our Refugee Youth Program we are creating positive change in our community by matching young refugee students with adult mentors to create powerful mentoring friendships that help refugee youth achieve their best possible outcomes.

The mentors (aka Bigs) provide their refugee youth mentees (aka Littles) with social, emotional, and educational support. Together, the Bigs and Littles experience mutual learning and cultural integration that creates a ripple effect of positive change in our community.

As a mentor in the Refugee Youth Program you will...

No special experience is required, just consistency, kindness, and a willingness to show up. Big Brothers Big Sisters staff will provide mentorship training, resources, support, and guidance throughout your journey as Big and Little.

Mentors in the Refugee Youth Program must be at least 18 years of age. We ask for a one-year volunteer commitment when you are matched with your Little. Mentors must pass a background check, provide fingerprints, and complete an interview before being matched with a Little.

NAMI Albuquerque is looking for passionate, community-minded individuals interested in helping guide and strengthen our organization through leadership, planning, advocacy, fundraising, and community engagement. As a working board, Board Members actively support NAMI Albuquerque’s mission and help shape the organization’s growth, outreach, and impact throughout the community. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are passionate about advancing Mental Health for All, supporting nonprofit leadership, building community connections, and helping make a lasting difference throughout Albuquerque.

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.

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:

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

Agreement

As a Library volunteer, you agree:

The Library agrees:

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!

Volunteer Intern

The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) Volunteer Intern Program provides college students and individuals interested in public service with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting the Department's mission.

Volunteer interns may assist with:

1.  Administrative projects,

2.  Community outreach,

3.  Special events,

4.  Other support functions that help sworn officers and civilian staff better serve the public

Through this experience, interns can develop professional skills, gain valuable insight into law enforcement operations, and make meaningful contributions to the Albuquerque community.

Whether you're exploring a career in law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, or community service, the Volunteer Intern Program offers an opportunity to gain practical experience while giving back to the community.

Qualification Requirements:

1.  You must successfully pass a background check.

2.  Schedule and complete a sit-down interview with the Volunteer Coordinator.

**Please note that all volunteer opportunities are subject to approval and scheduling availability.

MoGro Mobile Grocery is a nonprofit mobile grocery based in Albuquerque. Our main goal is to make nourishing food accessible to more families in central New Mexico by removing barriers of distance and cost that can inhibit access to healthy eating. We also work to buy as much of the food we distribute from small local farmers to make sure that as much of the funding spent on these programs is returned to the communities we serve in multiple ways.

We help to make healthy food more accessible by working with partners like Tribal communities, Presbyterian Community Health, Three Sisters Kitchen, CNM, and UNM Truman Health Center to provide their clients and community members with bags of fresh, healthy, and local food. With large volumes of produce going so many different directions, we first bring it all to Roadrunner Food Bank, where we rent space to pack our bags and store our food, to sort, pack and redistribute.

This is where YOU come in! We need help packing our produce and grocery bags for our partner organizations. We pack every Tuesday from 1:30 - 6:30pm at Roadrunner Food Bank.

If you're interested in having a hands-on impact helping make healthy, nourishing food more accessible please contact us with any questions at liana@mogro.net, callan@mogro.net. or 505 216 8611. 

And or read through our SIGNUP site for more details. To SIGN UP please follow this link https://signup.com/go/GNSOtwX

We look forward to hearing from you!

MoGro Mobile Grocery is a nonprofit mobile grocery based in Albuquerque. Our main goal is to make nourishing food accessible to more families in central New Mexico by removing barriers of distance and cost that can inhibit access to healthy eating. We also work to buy as much of the food we distribute from small local farmers to make sure that as much of the funding spent on these programs is returned to the communities we serve in multiple ways.

We help to make healthy food more accessible by working with partners like Tribal communities, Presbyterian Community Health, Three Sisters Kitchen, CNM, and UNM Truman Health Center to provide their clients and community members with bags of fresh, healthy, and local food. With large volumes of produce going so many different directions, we first bring it all to Roadrunner Food Bank, where we rent space to pack our bags and store our food, to sort, pack and redistribute.

This is where YOU come in! We need help packing our produce and grocery bags for our partner organizations. We pack every Tuesday from 1:30 - 6:30pm at Roadrunner Food Bank.

If you're interested in having a hands-on impact helping make healthy, nourishing food more accessible please contact us with any questions at liana@mogro.net, callan@mogro.net. or 505 216 8611. 

And or read through our SIGNUP site for more details. To SIGN UP please follow this link https://signup.com/go/GNSOtwX

We look forward to hearing from you!

MoGro Mobile Grocery is a nonprofit mobile grocery based in Albuquerque. Our main goal is to make nourishing food accessible to more families in central New Mexico by removing barriers of distance and cost that can inhibit access to healthy eating. We also work to buy as much of the food we distribute from small local farmers to make sure that as much of the funding spent on these programs is returned to the communities we serve in multiple ways.

We help to make healthy food more accessible by working with partners like Tribal communities, Presbyterian Community Health, Three Sisters Kitchen, CNM, and UNM Truman Health Center to provide their clients and community members with bags of fresh, healthy, and local food. With large volumes of produce going so many different directions, we first bring it all to Roadrunner Food Bank, where we rent space to pack our bags and store our food, to sort, pack and redistribute.

This is where YOU come in! We need help packing our produce and grocery bags for our partner organizations. We pack every Tuesday from 1:30 - 6:30pm at Roadrunner Food Bank.

If you're interested in having a hands-on impact helping make healthy, nourishing food more accessible please contact us with any questions at liana@mogro.net, callan@mogro.net. or 505 216 8611. 

And or read through our SIGNUP site for more details. To SIGN UP please follow this link https://signup.com/go/GNSOtwX

We look forward to hearing from you!

Interested in becoming a hospice volunteer? We'd love to meet you!

Join us for a Hospice Volunteer Open House and learn how you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families in our community.

Event Details:

Friday September 18, 2026
11:30-1:00 pm
Gentiva Hospice 
7500 Jefferson St NE Suite 210

What to Expect

Meet with our Volunteer Coordinator, who will be available to:

Whether you're ready to volunteer or simply want to learn more, this is a wonderful opportunity to explore how your time and compassion can bring comfort, companionship, and support to others.

Please Bring

To complete your onboarding paperwork, please bring:

We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the Gentiva Hospice volunteer family!

Please rsvp to heather.frank@gentivahs.com 

for more information- heather.frank@gentivahs.com or 505-821-5404

Seed To The Nations Inc. will have its first Outreach. We will be giving out food and personal care items. We will be passing out these items to our homeless friends. We will also have someone from Healthcare to share information. The goal is to serve 100 people and help get them off the streets.

We meet at 1501 1st Street NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 (right next to Juno Brewery) at 12:00 pm. We will provide details on the starting location when we meet up. We would love to see you come out! Please follow our Facebook page for updates.

Volunteers needed to help with navigating the line, passing out items and prayer during the event.

Join the fun as a field trip volunteer at the Balloon Museum!  We introduce young learners to the concepts of buoyancy and ballooning through hands-on activities, museum tours, and a walk inside a real hot air balloon envelope. Volunteers gently encourage discovery-based learning while celebrating the spirit of innovation and exploration that fueled the development of lighter-than-air flight.

This training will provide all you need to launch the new season with our crew of field trip volunteers.

Field trips run most Tuesday and Thursday mornings, November through May.  Volunteers select days that fit their own schedules.

If you are interested but cannot make the training, please contact our Field Trip Coordinator: Diane Short - dshort@cabq.gov | (505) 768-6032.

Prerequisite:  Attend a New Volunteer Orientation and complete all required Qualifications.

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. 

> Required Course: Adoption Counseling - https://psu-abq.teachable.com/p/animal-welfare-animal-adoption-counseling-training 

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. 

> Required Course: Adoption Counseling - https://psu-abq.teachable.com/p/animal-welfare-animal-adoption-counseling-training 

This position helps with any administrative needs at the east or west facility such as filing, organizing, cleaning, or any other duties needed. 

We are seeking compassionate, dependable volunteers to join our Hospice Vigil Volunteer Team—a special group dedicated to ensuring that no one faces the end of life alone.

As a vigil volunteer, you provide a calm, comforting presence for patients and their families during their final hours. This may include sitting quietly at the bedside, offering gentle reassurance, or simply being there so families can rest knowing their loved one is not alone.

Your presence can bring peace, dignity, and comfort in a person’s final moments—and provide immeasurable support to families when they need it most.

All volunteers receive training and ongoing support from our hospice team. You are never alone in this work—you are part of a caring, dedicated community.

If you feel called to make a meaningful difference during life’s most sacred moments, we would be honored to have you join us.

To learn more or apply, click the link below and or dedicated volunteer coordinator will reach out! 

Key Responsibilities:

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:

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.

Looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community?

Join the Gentiva Hospice Volunteer Team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and families when compassion matters most. Whether you have a few hours each month or a few hours each week, your kindness can bring comfort, connection, and hope.

At Gentiva Hospice, our volunteers bring comfort, companionship, and kindness to patients and families during some of life's most important moments. Whether you have a few hours a month or a few hours a week, your time can make a lasting difference.

Volunteer Opportunities Include:

Flexible Scheduling
We work around your availability, making it easy to volunteer when it fits your schedule.

No medical experience is needed—we provide training and ongoing support.

A simple visit, a conversation, or a caring presence can brighten someone's day and remind them they are not alone.

Reach out to Gentiva Volunteer Coordinator to schedule your interview today! Click the link to get started! 
To volunteer with patients' candidates must be 18 or older

Volunteers

Your courage, honor, and dedication have shaped the way you care for others. As a veteran, you understand what it means to stand alongside someone during their most vulnerable moments—and that shared experience uniquely prepares you to bring comfort to fellow veterans at the end of life.

At Gentiva Hospice, we believe no veteran should face their final journey alone. As a Veteran‑to‑Veteran Volunteer, you can continue your legacy of service in a deeply meaningful way.

Your military service may be complete, but your impact does not end. Through your presence, compassion, and lived experience, you can bring comfort during one of life’s most sacred transitions.

Your service continues—through kindness, connection, and honoring those who have served.

If you feel called to support fellow veterans in their final chapter, we invite you to join our dedicated team of Gentiva Hospice volunteers.

Together, we can ensure that those who bravely served receive the respect, companionship, and peace they deserve.

“Answering the Final Call with Strength and Compassion.”

for more information: heather.frank@gentivahs.com

Volunteer Shift Descriptions

Event Description

UNM Hospital invites you to support a day of education, empowerment, and community engagement focused on multicultural diabetes wellness. Join us for a free event that will provide community members with valuable knowledge, connect them with expert healthcare professionals, and provide essential resources to support their journey toward better diabetes management.

The event will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Westgate  Community Center, 10001 De Vargas Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121, from 10 am- 1 pm

Of note: you must be 12 years of age or older to volunteer, and anyone between the ages of 12-15 will need to be accompanied by an adult.

You can contact us at any time for questions/concerns at UNMHCE@salud.unm.edu

Requirements for the Chaplain program:

* Must be ecclesiastically certified and/or endorsed, ordained, licensed, or commissioned by a recognized religious body.

* Must have at least 2 years of successful ministry experience within a recognized ministry, church or religious denomination.

* Must possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License and obtain a City of Albuquerque Driver's Permit within 2 months of appointment.

* Minimum two years of pastoral experience.

* Actively engaged in pastoral care.

* Recommendation from their church elders, board, or council.

* Resident of New Mexico for a minimum of one year.

Responsibilities

* Respond to requests made by the Communications supervisors or dispatchers. 
* Assist officers by making death notifications or such other notifications as may be requested. 
* Assist at scenes of trauma by counseling and assisting victims, friends, family members, and others as requested by officers; notify victim’s own clergy or other support persons. 
* Respond to requests for support to department personnel and families. 
* Is willing to be on call. 
* Prepare a report for each incident of service. 
* Meet ongoing training requirements. 
* Participate fully in activities of the Unit. 
* Assist Department officials in making notifications to families of officers receiving serious injury or upon death of a Department member. 
* Participate in ride-a-longs in order to become acquainted with the stressors experienced by Department personnel in the performance of their duties. 
* Maintain an influence/presence that fosters the highest ethical conduct among employees. 
* Provide liaison with other religious leaders in the community. 
* Foster public confidence and support by attending civic events and being available during periods of heightened public interest.
* Serve as a resource for crisis intervention and other forms of counseling to the citizens of the community when requested to do so by the Department.