Opportunities From: One Albuquerque Volunteers

Help support NICU babies by cutting soft fabric into appropriate sizes and repackaging blankets so they’re safe, clean.

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You are invited to join us for the Annual Foothills Spring Cleanups put on by the City of Albuquerque’s Open Space Division!  On Saturday May 2nd we will be meeting at the Embudito Trailhead parking lot by 8:30AM.  There will be snacks, juice, and coffee to get you started.  You may want to look at the weather forecast so you can dress appropriately, and closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended.  Also recommended is bringing water, sunscreen, and whatever else you might need.  The Open Space Division will provide all of the needed tools and supplies for the various projects at each event.  We regroup at 12:00 and if you stick around there will be a raffle of prizes donated by our awesome sponsors as a way of saying thank you for all of the help!  We Look Forward to Seeing You There!

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You are invited to join us for the Annual Foothills Spring Cleanups put on by the City of Albuquerque’s Open Space Division!  On Saturday April 25th we will be meeting at the Piedra Lisa Trailhead parking lot by 8:30AM.  There will be snacks, juice, and coffee to get you started.  You may want to look at the weather forecast so you can dress appropriately, and closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended.  Also recommended is bringing water, sunscreen, and whatever else you might need.  The Open Space Division will provide all of the needed tools and supplies for the various projects at each event.  We regroup at 12:00 and if you stick around there will be a raffle of prizes donated by our awesome sponsors as a way of saying thank you for all of the help!  We Look Forward to Seeing You There!

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You are invited to join us for the Annual Foothills Spring Cleanups put on by the City of Albuquerque’s Open Space Division! On Saturday April 18th we will be meeting at the Menaul Trailhead parking lot by 8:30AM. There will be snacks, juice, and coffee to get you started. You may want to look at the weather forecast so you can dress appropriately, and closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended. Also recommended is bringing water, sunscreen, and whatever else you might need. The Open Space Division will provide all of the needed tools and supplies for the various projects at each event. We regroup at 12:00 and if you stick around there will be a raffle of prizes donated by our awesome sponsors as a way of saying thank you for all of the help!
We Look Forward to Seeing You There!

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You are invited to join us for the Annual Foothills Spring Cleanups put on by the City of Albuquerque’s Open Space Division! On Saturday April 11th we will be meeting at the Embudo (Indian School) parking lot by 8:30AM. There will be snacks, juice, and coffee to get you started. You may want to look at the weather forecast so you can dress appropriately, and closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended. Also recommended is bringing water, sunscreen, and whatever else you might need. The Open Space Division will provide all of the needed tools and supplies for the various projects at each event. We regroup at 12:00 and if you stick around there will be a raffle of prizes donated by our awesome sponsors as a way of saying thank you for all of the help!
We Look Forward to Seeing You There!

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Hello! You are invited to join us for the Annual Foothills Spring Cleanups put on by the City of Albuquerque’s Open Space Division!  On Saturday April 4th we will be meeting at the Copper Trailhead parking lot by 8:30AM.  There will be snacks, juice, and coffee to get you started.  You may want to look at the weather forecast so you can dress appropriately, and closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended.  Also recommended is bringing water, sunscreen, and whatever else you might need.  The Open Space Division will provide all of the needed tools and supplies for the various projects at each event.  We regroup at 12:00 and if you stick around there will be a raffle of prizes donated by our awesome sponsors as a way of saying thank you for all of the help!  We Look Forward to Seeing You There!

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You are invited to join us for the Annual Foothills Spring Cleanups put on by the City of Albuquerque’s Open Space Division! On Saturday (date) we will be meeting at the (location) by 8:30AM. There will be snacks, juice, and coffee to get you started. You may want to look at the weather forecast so you can dress appropriately, and closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended. Also recommended is bringing water, sunscreen, and whatever else you might need. The Open Space Division will provide all of the needed tools and supplies for the various projects at each event. We regroup at 12:00 and if you stick around there will be a raffle of prizes donated by our awesome sponsors as a way of saying thank you for all of the help!
We Look Forward to Seeing You There!

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Join us in keeping harmful electronic waste out of landfills and ensuring it’s recycled responsibly. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community, protect the environment, and be part of a cleaner, greener ABQ. 

Volunteer roles may include:
• Assisting residents with drop-offs
• Sorting electronics
• Providing event information
• Helping keep the event running smoothly

No experience needed—just bring your energy and enthusiasm!

STEAM Night at the Balloon Museum is a special evening event for curious minds of all ages.  This month's theme will be Balloon Building: Fabrication and Beyond. 

Visitors will explore the how-tos of building a balloon in the 21st century and learn about new technology being developed by local enthusiasts to help balloons fly higher, farther and smarter. There will be music, a food truck, make & take balloon-themed crafts, a tinkering activity, lectures, presentations, and more.

Volunteers will act as greeters, activity assistants, and hosts for our interactive Elevation Station. The event goes from 5:30-7:30pm.  Volunteers should arrive as close to 5 as possible and plan to stay for a quick clean up.

Feel free to reach out with any questions: dshort@cabq.gov.  

Considerations: Standing, walking, and bending required around the activity stations. Indoor and outdoor positions.

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

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

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

In the Mentor 2.0 program;

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

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

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

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

In the Community-Based program;

 Interview, training, and background check will be required.

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

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

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

No medical experience is required—only kindness, dependability, and the willingness to ensure that no one has to spend their last moments alone.

Interested in learning more? Reach out today and discover how a few hours of your time can mean the world to someone else.  click the link and our dedicated volunteer coordinator will reach out to you Volunteers

Help us celebrate spring break with a morning of lighter-than-air fun.  In addition to our usual Wednesday morning Stories & Music in the Sky program downstairs, we will have hands-on activities for all ages upstairs.  Volunteers will assist as visitors launch trash-bags with hot air, float their own balloon-based creations at the wind table, and discover the joys of neutral buoyancy with rubber ducks.  It will be a morning of discovery, science, and laughter!

Requires:  standing, bending, and a deep appreciation of pipe cleaners!

We are in search of a volunteer who is a self-starter, has a valid driver's license and driver's insurance, and who has consistent access to a vehicle.

This volunteer would be transporting hardback books, and occasionally assemble metal storage racks to store said books. The books are stored in cardboard boxes that weigh ~20 pounds.

Volunteers are needed to coordinate with Laundry Love, a local volunteer organization we partner with that goes to laundromats and provides soap, quarters, dryer sheets, etc. for disadvantaged patrons. 

Volunteers are needed to hang activity posters inside of various laundromats throughout Albuquerque. 

We need a volunteer to restock our Read to Me! book shelves posted at various laundromats throughout the city.

We are in need of someone who can write thank you cards for our volunteers, partners, and members of our community.

This is a remote volunteer opportunity that anyone can do from home. 

Someone else will pick up  and deliver the thank you cards that are written. 

Teen volunteers are a vital part of our summer programming. Volunteers help with all types of work, from signing up participants, to stamping Summer Reading Logs, and handing out weekly prizes. They may also be asked to help with the day-to-day business of the library, as well as contributing their own special skills on an as-needed basis. Volunteers should be prepared to attend a mandatory orientation and to work a minimum of one shift per week for the duration of the library’s Summer Reading Program which runs from May 30th through July 26th.

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

All volunteers must be able to attend an orientation session in order to be considered for the SRP volunteer program. If you cannot attend the orientation date, please contact the volunteer coordinator at (505)768-5136.

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

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

May 30 - July 25
Cherry Hills Library

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

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

All volunteers must be able to attend one orientation session in order to be considered for the SRP volunteer program. If you cannot attend the orientation date, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 505-857-8321.

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

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community — using the skills and passions you've built over a lifetime? The Assistance League of Albuquerque (ALA) might be exactly what you've been looking for.

The Assistance League of Albuquerque is an all member-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit with over 60 years of philanthropic service to Albuquerque and the surrounding communities. We manage nine programs that serve our neighbors from newborns to seniors — providing school clothing for kids in need, comfort bears for children in crisis, food and supplies for the hungry and homeless, support for assault survivors, scholarships, and much more. With no paid staff, everything we do is powered by people like you.

Our member volunteers come from all walks of life — all united by a shared commitment to making Albuquerque a better place. Whether you have only a few hours a month or a whole lot of heart to give, there's a role here that fits.

How to Get Started
Membership begins with an Orientation — a welcoming introduction to ALA's mission, programs, and community. Registration is required before attending, so your first step is to submit a membership inquiry through our website. From there, we'll guide you through everything.

Click here to register for orientation. 

Before joining the Assistance League of Albuquerque (ALA), all prospective members are required to attend an Orientation Class. This in-person session offers a meaningful introduction to our mission, programs, and community — and is the first step toward becoming an engaged member.

When and Where
Orientation is held on the last Saturday of select months, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Register to see when the next one occurs!

What You’ll Learn
During this class, you’ll receive a member orientation notebook and gain a comprehensive understanding of:

The history and purpose of ALA

Our nine philanthropic programs and the lives they impact

Volunteer opportunities and ways to participate meaningfully

Administrative policies and membership expectations

A guided tour of our facilities

Requirements and Membership Details

Orientation is required before membership

Attendees must be at least 18 years of age

Annual dues of $75 are collected upon joining (credit card, cash, or check accepted)

Our facilities are ADA accessible

Virtual classes are not available

Action Required
All prospective members must submit a membership inquiry through our website prior to attending orientation. This allows us to prepare materials and confirm attendance.

Please visit our website to complete the inquiry form.

We look forward to welcoming you into our community of volunteers dedicated to making a difference.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Pet Therapy 

Hospice Companions

Massage Therapy

Haircare Specialists

Music Volunteers

Vigil Volunteers

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

Click the link to get started Volunteers

Communities include:
Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Edgewood, Moriarty

Position Overview:
We are seeking compassionate individuals or groups to create sensory blankets for patients living with Alzheimer’s and dementia in hospice care. These blankets provide comfort, reduce anxiety, and offer tactile stimulation, making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.

What Are Sensory Blankets?
Sensory blankets (also called fidget blankets) are designed with various textures, colors, and interactive elements such as zippers, buttons, ribbons, and soft fabrics. They help patients stay calm and engaged by stimulating their senses.

Responsibilities:

Ideal Volunteer:

Time Commitment:
Flexible—create blankets at your own pace and schedule. Drop them off at the office or coordinate to drop blankets off with patients

Location: click the link to be contacted by the volunteer coordinator to learn more
Volunteers

Why Volunteer?
Your handmade blankets will provide comfort and joy to patients who need it most. This is a wonderful opportunity to use your creativity for a heartfelt cause.

Expectation of hours per month: 3-4

Roles and responsibilities of a board member:

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

2. Define organizational performance measures and strategically monitor effectiveness

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

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

5. Help to raise resources

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

7. Engage in strategic succession planning to ensure mission continuity

8. Ensure continuous board improvement

9. Partner for mission and community impact

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

Expectations:

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

❑ Participate in strategic planning

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

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

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

❑ Hold the association to a high standard of performance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

❑ Participate in at least one fundraising opportunity

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

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

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

Even though volunteers are not commissioned with sworn officer status, the duties that you will perform as part of the Department’s support staff are crucial to the Department. Sworn officers and civilian employees handle some of the administrative tasks with which you will be involved. By assisting with these tasks, you are releasing officers to handle higher priority calls for service, assisting civilian employees which will help them to serve in a pro-active capacity in the community. We sincerely appreciate your willingness to become part of the Volunteer Services team.

Qualification Disclaimer: 

You must first pass a background check and schedule a time with the Volunteer Coordinator for a sit down interview.

Ongoing - Help with the Albuquerque Police Department Aviation Unit.   

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

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

**no parking fees

We have an amazing museum at the Main police station that we re-opened in January 2022.  We are looking for a few volunteers to learn the history of the Police Department.  Our Museum is open Monday - Thursday from 10am – 2pm. Training is available so you will be able to provide tours when requested and maintain the museum during your shift. If you have a passion for APD/history and would love to share with Albuquerque Community members, please apply. Thank you all for your continued support of our department!!

United Voices for Newcomer Rights (UVNR) is seeking volunteers to help support our annual “Around the World in 5K” Fundraiser, a community event that celebrates cultural diversity while raising funds to support newcomer families in Albuquerque.

UVNR is a community-led nonprofit that works with immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and other newcomer communities to improve access to resources, strengthen leadership, and promote community well-being. This event brings together community members from many cultures to run, walk, connect, and celebrate.

Volunteers play an essential role in making this event welcoming, organized, and fun for all participants.

Volunteer Roles May 2nd include:

Event set-up and check-in support

Registration and participant guidance

Course direction and safety monitoring

Water station support

Raffle table and activity stations (henna, cultural booths, etc.)

Clean-up and breakdown after the event

No prior experience is required—just a willingness to help and engage with a diverse community.

This is a great opportunity for individuals, students, families, and community groups who want to support newcomers and be part of a joyful multicultural event.

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.

Find out what volunteering at the Balloon Museum is all about!  This 1.5-hour session will provide you with background on the museum as well as a clear picture of the expectations and opportunities that go with being a Year-Round Balloon Museum Volunteer.  You'll meet some great people and receive a Volunteer Handbook full of information to get you launched.

After completing this Orientation, you will be free to sign up for general support roles and for additional position training through OneABQVolunteers.

Can't make the dates listed? Please contact Diane Short, Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, at (505) 768-6032 | dshort@cabq.gov.  We will find a way to get you on board! 

Find out what volunteering at the Balloon Museum is all about!  This 1.5-hour session will provide you with background on the museum as well as a clear picture of the expectations and opportunities that go with being a Year-Round Balloon Museum Volunteer.  You'll meet some great people and receive a Volunteer Handbook full of information to get you launched.

After completing this Orientation, you will be free to sign up for general support roles and for additional position training through OneABQVolunteers.

Can't make the dates listed? Please contact Diane Short, Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, at (505) 768-6032 | dshort@cabq.gov.  We will find a way to get you on board! 

Find out what volunteering at the Balloon Museum is all about!  This 1.5-hour session will provide you with background on the museum as well as a clear picture of the expectations and opportunities that go with being a Year-Round Balloon Museum Volunteer.  You'll meet some great people and receive a Volunteer Handbook full of information to get you launched.

After completing this Orientation, you will be free to sign up for general support roles and for additional position training through OneABQVolunteers.

Can't make the dates listed? Please contact Diane Short, Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, at (505) 768-6032 | dshort@cabq.gov.  We will find a way to get you on board! 

Volunteers will be on the computer for multiple hours at a time transferring data.

We will provide computers and any supplies needed but you are welcome to bring your own laptops and mouse.

School Education groups, Tour bus Guild Tours or Flag prep/setting up

The New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial is a special place – paying tribute to veterans from the past, honoring those who currently serve our country, and inspiring future service men and women.

The City of Albuquerque built the New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial with open space, landscapes, sculptures, museum and meeting space to celebrate our loved ones who have sacrificed to make our country and the world a better place.

Visit the New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial museum, conference center, amphitheater and 25 acres of memorial park to experience, remember and honor the many citizens who have made a difference.

The New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial is a place to respect our veterans past, present and future who have served our country here and around the world.

Covering 25 landscaped acres, the New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial hosts events, provides places for reflection, and offers spaces for celebration of those that answered the call.

Please contact our volunteer coordinator to set up training and any questions or concerns. 505-768-4496

Thank you!

Foundation member

Front Desk Volunteer

Front Desk Volunteer

Join the City’s Solid Waste Management Department and Keep Albuquerque Beautiful for One Albuquerque Cleanup Days 2026. Gather a group of friends or neighbors and register to clean up your neighborhood, park, or other area that needs it in honor of Earth Day! With your help we can all work together to keep Albuquerque clean and beautiful.

Please Note: You MUST submit this form Supply Sign-Out  and return the filled out sheet to taguilar@cabq.gov at least one week before the event. You can take a picture and email or you can return in person at 4600 Edith NE between 8:00a-5:00p Monday through Friday.

General Information

To register, please click the respond button on the upper right of your screen. If this is your first time, you will be prompted to create a Team, so please follow the prompt questions. 

Upon adding everyone who is volunteering with you as a team, you will click the finish button. Please return to this page to fill out this Supply Sign-Out form so that Solid Waste may be able to keep track of the amazing work that will be occurring. 

*PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM UPON RESPONDING TO THE OPPORTUNITY: Supply Sign-Out 

*NOTE THIS SHEET MUST BE FILLED OUT AND RETURNED TO taguilar@cabq.gov AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE THE EVENT. You can take a picture and email or you can return in person at 4600 Edith NE between 8:00a-5:00p Monday through Friday. 

On the third Friday of every month, NM Street Pet Project, in partnership with The Storehouse, NM, provides a free Pet Pantry for unhoused and low income pets. Join us to help distribute pet food and supplies to those in need. This is a great opportunity to connect with and support the community. Pet Pantry officially runs from 9:00am-12:00pm. Please plan to arrive by 8:30am. Sometimes the Pet Pantry runs a little longer (until 1:00 - 1:30pm) as we serve the folks who checked in at 12:00. We can accommodate an early departure, if needed. 

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. 

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. 

We'd love to for you to join ABQ RIDE, helping us help our community!

Ambassadors help riders feel confident navigating the ABQ RIDE transit system with schedule, timing and directional information while also educating about transit apps like SEE SAY, ABQ RIDE GO!, and the Transit App. This service promotes safety and good customer service. They serve as a welcoming presence on buses and at transit centers, and their support improves efficiency, reduces confusion, and fosters a sense of community among passengers. Whether helping with route information, directional assistance, or offering a friendly smile, ABQ RIDE Ambassadors make public transit more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Ambassadors must be confident in their duties and environment. For this purpose, we have designed a comprehensive training to help you will the appropriate skills that will help you deal with any situation that may arise. We are conducting in-person training at the Alvarado Transportation Center at Central and 1st Street. With six different programs, training takes two days of four hours each for completion. When you are qualified to respond to this opportunity, you will get access to more detailed information and scheduling availability for the training. Initial spots for the program launch are limited. If you don't receive training information soon, you will in the near future. Thanks in advance for your patience and understanding.

The qualifications needed at this moment are listed at the bottom. If you haven't requested a background check yet, you will be prompted to complete it when you click on RESPOND at the top of this page. A pop-up window will appear that looks like this:

Make sure to click on the 3rd party link, submit all fields required with your legal name, and then return to this website to click on radio button and click submit qualifications from that window or at the bottom of the list on the QUALIFICATIONS section of your profile. Use your legal name on both your background check and the oneABQvolunteer website. If it's not matching, current and correct, please go back and change your username. By doing this you can help us identify and associate your background check when the results come back. It can take 7-15 business days. The other forms that require your signature are approved immediately.

This opportunity is open for adults only.

If you have any questions about the program, or need assistance with the signup process, please contact the Volunteer Program Coordinator Dwayne Baker, at the Transit Department, ABQ RIDE: dbaker@cabq.gov

For questions and troubleshooting your account, qualifications, or any issue related to the use of this website, please email us at oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov

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Your courage, honor, and dedication have shaped the way you show up for others. As a veteran, you know what it means to stand beside someone during their most vulnerable moments. Those qualities make you uniquely prepared to bring comfort to fellow veterans receiving hospice care.

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

As a volunteer, you can:

Your military service may be complete, but your impact doesn’t have to be. Through your presence, compassion, and shared experience, you can bring comfort during one of life’s most sacred transitions.

Your service continues—through kindness, through connection, and through 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 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.”

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

Join us this growing season at the African Heritage Garden.

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

In May, we are transplanting Native Trees and medicinal herbs, removing Pricker vines and trash, harvesting leafy greens, stewarding native species and connecting with like minded community. This is a great place to ask your questions, bring your identification photos and nerd out with pollinators!

Available will be a Native Seeds Library & swap area, Snacks, Water, Wellness Giveaways

Limited Wheelchair Accessibility on partial paved paths that lead to a mulched lot. No Bathroom.

https://artisticapothecary.org/2025/08/12/nature-corridors-garden-3rd-sundays/

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

Join us this growing season at the African Heritage Garden.

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

In April, we are transplanting Flowers, Mustard, Collard, Petunia and Rutabaga, removing Pricker vines and trash, harvesting leafy greens and prickly pear cactus fruit, stewarding native species and connecting with like minded community. This is a great place to ask your questions, bring your identification photos and nerd out with pollinators!

Available will be a Native Seeds Library & swap area, Snacks, Water, Wellness Giveaways

Limited Wheelchair Accessibility on partial paved paths that lead to a mulched lot. 

Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez/Minge House is now recruiting volunteer tour guides for 2026! Join our team of volunteer guides to give public tours, teach students on field trips, and/or help to run our programming throughout the year! We are especially looking for Guides with Spanish-language, Native American or Farm and Ranch heritages to enrich the experience of school groups and other visitors.

If you are interested in joining our excellent team of guides, please reach out to Casa San Ysidro Site Manager, Aaron Gardner, at agardner@cabq.gov, or call our office at 505-768-4917. You may begin volunteering at any time after you are interviewed, but completion of the Spring Guide Training - held on three consecutive Saturdays in April, 9:00am to 12:00pm - is required in order to start giving tours or continue staffing events. A photo release waiver is required for the trainings; after trainings if you wish to continue on as a guide you will need to complete a background check. 

Training dates 2026 (held at Casa San Ysidro from 9:00am to 12:00pm):

4/4: TRAINING SESSION I: The History of Casa San Ysidro: Gutiérrez / Minge House

• Application Process
• Docent Handbook
• A history of New Mexico and its cultures
• An overview of the families that inhabited the home
• Guest speaker Robert Torrez, former New Mexico State Historian (10:30 – 11:30 AM)

4/11: TRAINING SESSION II: Techniques for Interpreting Objects, Themes, and Engagement

• Public Tours Interpret history to others through examples of material culture
• Interweave themes and engage your audience based on interests
• Learn anecdotes about the property and collection to tailor your tour
• Overview and tour of the property
• Guest speaker Shawn Price, Director of the Dineh Tah’ Navajo Cultural Program and the Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dancers (1 – 3 PM)

4/18: TRAINING SESSION III: School Tours, Programming, and Docent Opportunities

• Learn how to give tours to public and private schools
• Opportunities with the Albuquerque Museum
• Demonstrate hands-on interests
• Guest speaker Margarita Paz-Pedro, Middle Rio Grande Urban Waters program - Artist in Residence Project (12 – 2pm)

About the museum:

The c. 1875 Gutiérrez family adobe home, restored and expanded by Dr. Ward Alan and Shirley Minge, combines traditional building techniques and architectural features that evoke New Mexico's Spanish Colonial and Mexican past. Located in the farming village of Corrales, just north of Albuquerque, the museum is listed on the State Register of Cultural Properties and El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail. Casa San Ysidro is an official site of the Albuquerque Museum.

Like helping behind the scenes?  We'd love your help folding t-shirts and organizing our blood drive supplies.  Volunteers can pick a flexible schedule weekdays between 9 am to 5 pm.  An easy way to give a few hours of time and help us get organized.

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

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

Flexible schedule, can choose weekly or monthly shifts.

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

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 

Event setup and breakdown

Greeting and assisting attendees

Serving refreshments and Meals

Join us any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 9:00am- 5:00pm for a two-hour shift to help support unhoused and low-income pets & their people. We will be preparing pet food for direct street outreach, our community collaborative program and Pet Pantry events. This involves repackaging Cat & Dog food into gallon or quart baggies and labeling them. Additionally, you can also elect to help us inventory and sort donations of pet supplies.

-Please plan to complete a 45-minute orientation with our volunteer coordinator prior to your first shift.

Help us grow! As a Grant Writing Volunteer, you’ll assist in researching and preparing grant applications that support museum programs, building improvements, educational initiatives, and special events.
Prior grant writing experience needed!

What you’ll do:

Research potential grant opportunities

Help draft and edit proposals

Gather supporting materials and data

Assist with follow-up reports when needed

Great for someone who is:

Strong in writing and research

Detail-oriented and organized

Interested in nonprofit fundraising or development

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.

Volunteers will be on the computer for multiple hours at a time transferring data.

We will provide computers and any supplies needed but you are welcome to bring your own laptops and mouse.

Volunteers will be on the computer for multiple hours at a time transferring data.

We will provide computers and any supplies needed but you are welcome to bring your own laptops and mouse.

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.

Do you love supporting animals?
Do you believe no one should have to choose between feeding themselves and feeding their pets?
Do you want to serve low-income and unhoused pet owners in the International District?

If so, we invite you to join us on Friday mornings.

Each week, Vets for Pets distributes dog and cat food, water, and basic pet supplies to families and individuals in need. We operate on two seasonal cycles: Winter/Spring and Summer/Fall. During our current Winter/Spring session, distribution begins promptly at 10:00 AM. When temperatures rise, we shift to an earlier start time to better serve the community and protect volunteers and participants from the heat.

Volunteers may meet us at 9:00 AM at 500 Wisconsin Street NE to help load and organize supplies, or meet us directly at the International District Library (7601 Central Avenue NE), where distribution begins promptly at 10:00 AM.

This is hands-on, community-facing work. You will help deliver essential resources, connect with pet owners, and ensure that families and their companion animals receive consistent support.

Whether you can serve regularly or occasionally, your participation makes a real difference.

Do you care about tackling hunger in our community?
Do you believe families deserve reliable access to healthy food?
Do you want to be part of something that brings dignity, organization, and compassion to food distribution?

If so, we invite you to join our volunteer team.

Each week, in partnership with Roadrunner Food Bank, we distribute food to families in our community. Volunteers help unload deliveries, set up distribution tables, organize food items, assist with registration and line management, and help ensure that families move through the process efficiently and respectfully.

This is direct, people-centered work. You will meet neighbors, support families, and help create an organized and welcoming environment during distribution hours.

Whether you can serve once a week or once a month, your time helps us remain open and consistent. Community participation is what makes this possible.

Do you love supporting animals?
Do you want to help us tackle food insecurity and hunger in our community?
Do you believe that families should not have to choose between feeding themselves and feeding their pets?

If so, we invite you to join our volunteer team.

Each week, we prepare and pack pet food, treats, and toys for our two community distributions — one at 500 Wisconsin and one at the International District Library. Volunteers help sort donations, portion pet food into family-sized packages, organize supplies, assemble distribution kits, and prepare materials so that our events run smoothly and efficiently.

This is hands-on, meaningful work that directly supports families and their companion animals. Your time helps ensure that pets stay fed, families stay supported, and our distributions remain consistent and welcoming.

Whether you can serve once a week or once a month, your participation makes a real difference.

Purpose: To teach children and adults about the history of the written word

Qualifications:

Physical Requirements:

Responsible to: Branch Volunteer Coordinator/Center for the Book Activity Coordinator

Key responsibilities:

Learn one or more areas of the docent curriculum well enough to teach the material to children and adults; help to run activity stations which include hieroglyphic stamps and letter illumination; perform rudimentary typesetting; and operate and clean a replica of a common printing press.

Note:  A background check will be required before you can be scheduled for a shift.

Board & Leadership Volunteers Needed

Resonant Essentials Esoteric School of Metaphysics is growing, and we are seeking committed leaders to help guide our next phase of expansion. We are currently a working board, meaning board members actively contribute their time, skills, and expertise to support operations while helping shape long-term strategy.

We are seeking volunteers for the following roles:

·       Treasurer of the Board

·       Social Media & Marketing Leadership

·       Outreach & Fundraising Leadership

·       Committee Members

As a working board, we need individuals who are willing to engage, collaborate, and help strengthen our infrastructure so we can expand our mission and increase our community impact. Your expertise in financial oversight, marketing, community engagement, or fundraising can directly support program sustainability and long-term growth.

This is an opportunity to serve at a leadership level—helping to strengthen economic resilience, expand educational access, and build a more stable and connected Albuquerque community.

If you are ready to contribute your skills in a meaningful and strategic way, we invite you to connect with us.

Gentiva Hospice Invites You to Make Every Moment Matter!
Are you ready to bring comfort, joy, and healing to those who need it most? Gentiva Hospice is thrilled to welcome caring individuals who want to make a profound difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

We have rewarding volunteer opportunities waiting for you: Your time is a gift. Your impact is immeasurable.
Join a team that believes in the healing power of human connection. Volunteer with Gentiva Hospice and help make every moment matter.

Pet Therapy – Share the healing power of animals by providing comfort, companionship, and emotional support to patients.

Hospice Companions- CompassionateTogether, we can provide a better way to care.

Thank you for considering volunteering your time at Westgate 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 Front 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you for considering sharing your time and expertise at the Genealogy Center on the second floor of the Main Library in Albuquerque!

We are looking for experienced genealogists who have spent at least two years conducting genealogical research and are proficient in using Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.  Computer skills are a must.  You should be a patient and pleasant teacher.  We emphasize showing people how to conduct family research according to established standards rather than doing the research for them.

If this sounds like a volunteer opportunity you would enjoy please:

1.  Complete the L2 w/o MVD background check on your Volunteer Profile under Qualifications or when you select Respond below.

2.  Once your background check has been approved (you will receive an email verifying this), please respond for a time to come in for a half hour interview to discuss the opportunity and to see if it would be a good fit for you and the Library. 

3.  Please contact librarygenealogy@cabq.gov or (505)768-5131 BEFORE you come in for the interview.   Interviews are available on Thursday mornings at 10:30, but if that time does not work for you we can schedule another time.

Thank you for your interest in the Genealogy Center Volunteer opportunity!

Do you play an instrument or love to sing? Share your gift of music to bring comfort, joy, and peace to those in hospice care.

What You’ll Do:

Training Provided

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.

Thank you for considering volunteering your time at Westgate Library 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.

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

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.

Our 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.

Volunteers will be on the computer for multiple hours at a time transferring data.

We will provide computers and any supplies needed but you are welcome to bring your own laptops and mouse.

Participate as an ABQ RIDE Ambassador during  Events and Outreach opportunities. You already know the awesome things we do at the Transit department, so help us spread the word about our services and volunteer opportunities with the public. 

Events and dates will be shared on a need to know basis. This opportunity has been created for ABQ RIDE Ambassadors ONLY to log your historical hours and any time for special events.

If you have completed time as an ambassador on a bus, bus station or transportation center, those activities have their own opportunity and your response on the corresponding activity helps us keep track of how you spend your time volunteering. Please log your hours for everything else in their corresponding opportunity, as this helps us track your contributed time correctly.

Please respond to this opportunity if you have ever been at an event or if you plan to in the future. If you respond in anticipation you can check-in when you're at the events on the Causer app. The opportunity will show under your calendar section and have a button for Check-in and Check-out. Those hours are sent automatically and there's no need of further action if reporting through the Causer app.

Click here to volunteer for this opportunity with Roadrunner Food Bank.

Volunteers at the Roadrunner Food Pantry will assist community members in a variety of ways.  Volunteers must be 16 years or older and will be cross trained to fulfill any of the following tasks as needed:

Volunteers must be 16 years or older, and will be cross trained to fulfill any of the following tasks as needed:

We welcome volunteers who can visit our Book Room at 601 Yale SE, in the CABQ Yale Transit Facility at pre-arranged times to unpack boxes of incoming (gently used) books.  Books are quickly assessed for suitability and sorted by grade/reading level.  We offer a pleasant, productive, and stress-free atmosphere!

Our regular shift is on Fridays from 9.30 a.m. until Noon. 

              Call Dave O at 505-681-6325 to arrange a special shift for your company service project!

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This tree planting is organized by Tree New Mexico (TNM) in the Crestview Bluff neighborhood on May 9, 2026. Volunteers plant trees with trained Team Leaders who will provide instructions, tools, and maps to the tree planting locations. TNM will give you everything you need to plant trees at the designated location. You will find pre-dug holes, trees, mulch, a hose, and water on site. TNM will also show you how to plant the trees properly.

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

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

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

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

As a volunteer, you’ll play an important role in helping us preserve and share the history of Albuquerque’s transportation heritage. At WHEELS Museum, we want your volunteer experience to be enjoyable and meaningful. Our goal is to connect you with opportunities that match your talents and interests, whether that’s greeting visitors, supporting tours, caring for exhibits, running the trains, assisting with light administrative work, providing tech or social media support, helping with restoration projects, lending a hand at special events, or keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly. Whatever your strengths, there’s a place for you here to make a difference. Whether you love history, enjoy working with people, or just want to give back to the community, your time and talents make a lasting difference. We seek weekly volunteers who are dependable, respectful, friendly, and committed to fostering a positive atmosphere at the museum. Please plan to complete a 45-minute orientation with our volunteer coordinator prior to your first shift.

-Please plan to complete a 45-minute orientation with our volunteer coordinator prior to your first shift.

Help us care for and improve our historic space! We’re looking for volunteers with hands-on skills to assist with building maintenance and improvement projects that keep the museum safe, functional, and welcoming.

We especially welcome experience in:

Electrical

Woodworking or carpentry

Plumbing

Painting and finish work

General repairs and troubleshooting

What you might help with:

Minor repairs and facility upkeep

Assisting with improvement projects

Helping prepare spaces for exhibits and events

Supporting special renovation efforts

Great for someone who:

Is handy and enjoys working with tools

Takes pride in quality workmanship

Likes solving practical problems

Wants to help preserve and improve a historic building

-Please plan to complete a 45-minute orientation with our volunteer coordinator prior to your first shift.-

Passionate about model trains? We’re looking for volunteers to help care for and operate our HO scale train layout. This behind-the-scenes role helps keep the layout running smoothly and looking its best for visitors.

What you might help with:

Operating the HO layout during open hours

Cleaning track and maintaining trains

Troubleshooting minor issues

Assisting with scenery or layout updates

Great for someone who:

Enjoys model railroading

Is detail-oriented and patient

Comfortable with small, precise work

Likes sharing their knowledge with others

-Please plan to complete a 45-minute orientation with our volunteer coordinator prior to your first shi

Love model trains? We’re looking for volunteers to help maintain, operate, and improve our O-Gauge train layout. This role helps keep one of our most popular attractions running smoothly and looking great for visitors of all ages.

What you might help with:

Operating the O-Gauge layout during museum hours

Troubleshooting minor track or electrical issues

Cleaning track and maintaining trains

Assisting with layout improvements or scenery updates

Great for someone who:

Enjoys model railroading

Is hands on and mechanically inclined

Likes problem-solving

Enjoys sharing their hobby with others

-Please plan to complete a 45-minute orientation with our volunteer coordinator prior to your first shi

All aboard! We’re looking for volunteers to help operate our ride-on train and create a fun, memorable experience for visitors of all ages. As a Train Engineer, you’ll help bring smiles to kids and families while ensuring rides run safely and smoothly. Training is provided, no railroad experience required!

What you’ll do:

Operate the ride-on train (after training)

Ensure safety procedures are followed

Welcome riders and answer simple questions

Help create a fun and positive atmosphere

Great for someone who:

Enjoys interacting with families and kids

Is responsible and safety-minded

Loves trains (of course!)

Wants a fun, active volunteer role

-Please plan to complete a 45-minute orientation with our volunteer coordinator prior to your first shift.

Help us keep WHEELS welcoming and visitor ready! We’re looking for volunteers who can assist with light cleaning and general upkeep to ensure our museum looks its best for guests, events, and programs.

What you might help with:

Light dusting and surface cleaning

Sweeping or tidying exhibit areas

Cleaning restrooms (as needed)

Straightening displays and common areas

Helping prepare the space before events

Great for someone who:

Takes pride in a clean, welcoming space

Is dependable and detail-oriented

Doesn’t mind rolling up their sleeves

-Please plan to complete a 45-minute orientation with our volunteer coordinator prior to your first shift

Are you great at making flyers or creating eye catching social media content? We’d love your help! WHEELS is looking for creative volunteers who can help us promote events, exhibits, and special projects through strong visuals and engaging posts.

What you’ll do:

Design flyers, graphics, or simple promotional materials

Create or assist with social media content

Help spread the word about events and programs

Share creative ideas to grow our audience

Great for someone who:

Enjoys graphic design or Canva

Likes creating social media posts or short videos

Has a good eye for layout and messaging

-Please plan to complete a 45-minute orientation with our volunteer coordinator prior to your first shift.-

Help visitors take a little piece of WHEELS home! As a Gift Shop Volunteer, you’ll assist guests with purchases, answer questions about merchandise, and keep the shop looking organized and inviting.

What you’ll do:

Greet shoppers and assist with purchases

Operate the point-of-sale system (training provided)

Restock and tidy displays

Share info about memberships and upcoming events

Great for someone who is:

Friendly and dependable

Comfortable handling transactions

Detail-oriented and organized

Be the friendly face that welcomes visitors to WHEELS! As a Greeter, you’ll say hello, help guests get oriented, and make sure everyone feels comfortable and excited to explore the museum.

What you’ll do:

Welcome visitors with a smile

Give a quick overview of what’s happening at the museum

Answer simple questions or point people in the right direction

Help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere

Great for someone who is:

Friendly and outgoing

Enjoys meeting new people

Passionate about community and history

Volunteers will be greeting attendees as they arrive and assisting with any questions. You may be asked to walk with guests to show them to specific areas or asked to assist other teams as necessary.

*Please come in appropriate attire and be mindful when signing up for multiple opportunities for time overlaps.*

All Volunteers will park in the General Parking area (handicap accessible) and check in at the Welcome tent.

Volunteers will be supporting our speakers with various needs.

*Please come in appropriate attire and be mindful when signing up for multiple opportunities for time overlaps.*

All Volunteers will park in the General Parking area (handicap accessible) and check in at the Welcome tent.

Volunteers will assist vendors and event staff with set-up needs. Some moderate to heavy lifting may be required (folding tables, etc.).

*Please come in appropriate attire and be mindful when signing up for multiple opportunities for time overlaps.*

All Volunteers will park in the General Parking area (handicap accessible) and check in at the Welcome tent.

Volunteers will be assisting us with the support and management of the collection and sorting of the compostable, recyclable, and trash during and post-event. This is a very important role for this sustainability-focused event! We will be partnering with Little Green Bucket.

*Please come in appropriate attire and be mindful when signing up for multiple opportunities for time overlaps.*

All Volunteers will park in the General Parking area (handicap accessible) and check in at the Welcome tent.

Volunteers will assist with directing vehicles to appropriate loading spaces and redirecting to appropriate parking areas after check-in, traffic control, and maintaining check-in lists.

*Please come in appropriate attire and be mindful when signing up for multiple opportunities for time overlaps.*

All Volunteers will park in the General Parking area (handicap accessible) and check in at the Welcome tent.

Volunteers will be driving attendees who need mobility assistance to and from the general parking lot in golf carts. Must be 18 and have a valid driver's license.

*Please come in appropriate attire and be mindful when signing up for multiple opportunities for time overlaps.*

All Volunteers will park in the General Parking area (handicap accessible) and check in at the Welcome tent.

Volunteers will be assisting those providing the food demos. This will be at a faster pace and may include food handling, utensil washing, and other food-related tasks.

*Please come in appropriate attire and be mindful when signing up for multiple opportunities for time overlaps.*

All Volunteers will park in the General Parking area (handicap accessible) and check in at the Welcome tent.

Volunteers will be present to support any First Aid needs through the event.

*Please come in appropriate attire and be mindful when signing up for multiple opportunities for time overlaps.*

All Volunteers will park in the General Parking area (handicap accessible) and check in at the Welcome tent.

Volunteers will assist vendors with breaking down their booths, picking up and sorting trash and recycling, and addressing other needs after the event concludes. Some heavy lifting (folding tables, etc.) may be required.

*Please come in appropriate attire and be mindful when signing up for multiple opportunities for time overlaps.*

All Volunteers will park in the General Parking area (handicap accessible) and check in at the Welcome tent.

Volunteers for Children's Activities will help organize games and activities, including arts & crafts, a rock wall, and the Rolling River, while encouraging children and families to have fun and enjoy the area.  You will be providing a safe, fun, and creative environment. Volunteer orientation via Zoom is required, date, time, and log-in information to come!

*Please come in appropriate attire and be mindful when signing up for multiple opportunities for time overlaps.*

All Volunteers will park in the General Parking area (handicap accessible) and check in at the Welcome tent.

S.A.F.E. House is seeking passionate, community-minded individuals to join our Fundraising Committee and help support victims of intimate partner domestic violence and their families.

Fundraising Committee members play an important role in planning and supporting fundraising initiatives throughout the year. This may include assisting with special events, brainstorming creative fundraising ideas, engaging community partners, and helping strengthen donor relationships. Volunteers work alongside staff and fellow committee members to help ensure the continued success of programs that provide safety, resources, and hope to survivors.

Care deeply about supporting domestic violence victims and strengthening their community

Enjoy collaborating, problem-solving, and sharing ideas

Have interests or experience in fundraising, event planning, outreach, or community engagement (experience helpful but not required)

Can commit a few hours per month

- Your time and involvement directly help provide safety, support, and healing for individuals and families rebuilding their lives.

- Gain meaningful nonprofit and fundraising experience

Interested in Joining?
Please contact Ariana, our Training & Volunteer Manager, or Cynthia, our Development & Communications Manager, at 505-247-4219, or respond to this opportunity. You will be contacted within 3 business days.