Opportunities From: One Albuquerque Volunteers

Dinner Host Coordinator would be responsible for recruiting volunteer dinner hosts for our residents. This is a part time (2-6 hours/week) outreach type of position. Tasks may include creating distribution lists, following up with previous hosts and creating new ways of bringing in dinner hosts.

Senior companions are volunteers 55 and over who provide assistance and friendship to seniors who have difficulty with daily living tasks, such as shopping or paying bills. The program aims to keep seniors independent longer, and provide respite to family caregivers.

Make independence a reality!

Senior Companions serve 15 to 40 hours per week helping an average of two to four adult clients live independently in their own homes. Volunteers receive pre-service orientation, on-going training, travel and meal reimbursements, supplemental insurance while serving, and income-eligible volunteers earn an hourly, tax-free stipend.

And remember: When you volunteer, you're not just helping others--you're helping yourself. Volunteering leads to new discoveries and new friends. Plus, studies show that volunteering helps you live longer and promotes a positive outlook on life.

Sign up to volunteer today! We will follow up and send our application packet with instructions on how to submit the required information.

Ongoing need for assistance with keeping packages prepared for clients. Over 1400 pkgs. assembled monthly for delivery. Over 2700 pkgs. assembled for onsite clients.

We have need for delivery drivers for our clients who may need to have our home delivery assistance.

We have need for phone call assistance to remind our clients we are open and available to assist. Please contact us if available. 

Senior Transportation Program

Join our driving team, set your own schedule and you will enjoy the company of the friendliest passengers, SENIORS.  No care giving required.

Drivers decide if they would like to provide rider to medical, government offices or grocery shopping.  Good driving record, no DUI'S

Vetting process required and includes background check. Instant gratification.

Keshet is a local non for profit arts organization in need of a licensed electrician to help out for a few projects around our building. 

Volunteer with Veterans and their friends and family by facilitating an art activity for one to two hours a week. Participating in an art activity is one way Veterans can get out and do something safe and fun with other Veterans. We have plenty of paint and other art supplies! You can encourage (but not require) donations from participants. If you have experience in facilitating art activities or if you have ideas for art projects that are easy and fun, then contact us to inquire about this opportunity!

Objective: Greeters create an engaging atmosphere for Museum visitors by welcoming them to the Museum. Greeters also promote events and Museum Membership, and provide customer service at all levels of the visitor experience.

Responsibilities:
• Welcomes visitors to the Museum and assist visitors in understanding the layout of the Museum
• Informs guests of the Museum’s movie schedule
• Monitors the exhibit floor area
• Is knowledgeable about the overall themes presented in the Museum’s exhibits
• Promotes Museum Membership, events, Science is Everywhere Camps, and the Museum Store
• Thanks visitors for coming to the Museum and encourages customer feedback
• Is knowledgeable about Museum’s Collection & Donation policies
• May assist with educational programming and special projects as assigned

Qualifications:
• Enjoyment of lifelong learning, and a desire to teach others
• Interest in serving the general public
• Ability to be courteous, respectful, and patient with visitors
• Ability to communicate effectively with people of all backgrounds and ages
• Cooperative nature - the ability to work as part of a team and to accept instruction
• Sincere interest and/or a background in science
• Dependable and punctual
• Ability to monitor the exhibit floor, galleries, and Heritage Park

Training Provided:
• Volunteer orientation and training sessions
• Peer to peer mentoring
• Optional self-study materials
• One on one volunteer service reflection meeting with volunteer coordinator per year, held in January

Time Commitment:
• One 90-minute session for Volunteer Orientation
• One 4-hour shift weekly for one year, plus opportunities to assist with special programming or projects.
• Four Volunteer Meetings per year (60-minutes per session)
• Opportunities to attend supplemental content briefings (typically one session per month)
• Opportunities to attend Volunteer Round Table discussion sessions (one session every three months)

Benefits:
In addition to the numerous intangible benefits of volunteering at the Museum, you receive:
• Free Admission for the volunteer + 2 guest passes per volunteer per year.
• Invitations to the Museum’s Special Events.
• An invitation for the volunteer and a guest to the Volunteer Appreciation Picnic, usually held in June.
• For those volunteers who complete 100 or more hours of volunteer service annually, an invitation for the volunteer and a guest to the Annual Holiday Volunteer Party, usually held in early December.

Purpose: To assist the Museum staff in maintaining and restoring exhibits in Heritage Park, the Museum’s outdoor exhibit area. In particular, volunteers will assist in the restoration of multiple aircraft and missiles.

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Heritage Park Restoration Coordinator, volunteers will perform general maintenance activities related to the Museum’s exhibits. Volunteers will also complete a series of steps to restore aircraft, missiles, and rockets on exhibit. Tasks may include, but are not limited to washing exhibits, sanding, metalwork, riveting, painting, and stenciling. All volunteers will be required to complete safety and task training.

Responsibilities:
• Follow all safety, health, and environment rules
• Work as a team to restore and maintain aircraft, missiles, rockets, and Heritage Park tasks as assigned
• Perform tasks as outlined in the project plan
• Follow project priority as set by museum staff
• Be courteous and respectful to all Museum visitors, volunteers, and staff members

Qualifications (characteristics, experience, skills):
• Specialized skills in one or more of the following areas:
o Machinist, Auto body repair and paint, Electrician, Production work, Auto/Truck, Construction
work, and Plumber
• Ability to work as part of a team and accept instruction
• Flexible in accepting work assignments and have the ability to adapt quickly with an evolving project
• Good oral communication skills within a team setting
• Committed to recurring volunteer work; dependable and punctual
• Ability to meet the physical demands related to the nature of the work, as outlined below

Physical Demands:
• Desire and ability to work in an outdoor environment
• Ability to stand and bend
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb a ladder and/or scaffolding
• Recognize your own personal limitations and communicate them to your team members

Training Provided:
• Volunteer orientation and project orientation sessions
• Safety training
• Regular Task or skill-based training sessions, varied topics
• Daily project & safety review

Time Commitment:
• Bi-annual safety training sessions (2 to 4 hours each)
• Recurring task training session (1 hour each)
• Weekday Work Teams: One or two 4-hour shifts per week, recurring weekly
• Weekend Work Teams: One 4-hour shift on Saturdays recurring one to four times per month

Volunteer Benefits:
In addition to the numerous intangible benefits of volunteering at the Museum, you receive:
• Free Admission for the volunteer + 2 guest passes per volunteer per year.
• Invitations to the Museum’s Special Events.
• An invitation for the volunteer and a guest to the Volunteer Appreciation Picnic, usually held in June.
• For those volunteers who complete 100 or more hours of volunteer service annually, an invitation for the volunteer and a guest to the Annual Holiday Volunteer Party, usually held in early December.

We need help getting the word out on the fundraising websites and events that we are doing around the city of Alberquerque.   We are seeking volunteers to pass out fliers in selected parking lots around town.  Flexible scheduling available.

Are you interested in volunteering and having a positive impact on our community!  Alta Mira has positions available for the right individuals on our Board of Directors.  

The Friends of Valle de Oro NWR and Valle de Oro NWR are seeking volunteers to staff the Welcome Desk and the Friends Nature Store at the Refuge's new Visitor Center, opening early next year. We are looking for volunteers who can work shifts at either the welcome desk or in the Nature Store several times a month, and ideally the same time each week. We will provide customer service training opportunities as well as a volunteer orientation this Fall and Winter in preparation for the Visitor Center's opening early in 2021.

Upcoming Virtual Training Opportunities:

Thursday, September 10th - New Volunteer Virtual Orientation - 4:30 -6:30 pm
Thursday, October 8th - Customer Service Virtual Training - 4:30 - 6:30 pm

NOTE: New Volunteer Orientation is required for new volunteers and offered seasonally.

The Friends of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge is seeking passionate individuals to serve on their Board of Directors. The Friends of the Valle de Oro is the 501(c)3 support nonprofit for the US Fish and Wildlife Service managed National Wildlife Refuge, Valle de Oro. We aim to ensure our Board of Directors has a mix of representatives from the communities surrounding and most impacted by decisions at Valle de Oro NWR, including Mountain View Neighborhood, the South Valley, the Pueblo of Isleta, and the Albuquerque metro-area.

Our Board Members are advocates for Valle de Oro NWR and the Friends group, support educational and outreach programs, build capacity for the Refuge’s projects and programs, work on Environmental and Economic Justice issues, supports Habitat Restoration on the property, and more.

We meet on a monthly basis, normally for two hours on the third Tuesday of the month starting at 6pm, as well as request our Board Members volunteer a minimum of 12 hours a month, although the Board meeting and associated prep time all count toward the 12 hours. We normally hold our meetings at Valle de Oro NWR, just north of the Pueblo of Isleta, but due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, we are holding all our meetings through Zoom and will continue to do so until it is safe to come together as a group once again.

Our Board is very organized, respectful of each other's opinions and through constructive dialogue able to make solid and strategic decisions for the benefit of the Refuge, the local community and our Friends Group.

The Friends of Valle de Oro has a nominating committee who will work with any potential candidates to serve on our Board of Directors. We have a short application process, and often request potential board members attend a board meeting to meet the other members of the board so all parties can decide if it will be a good fit. If chosen to serve on the Board we ask all new board members to participate in a 2-hour orientation prior to their first official board meeting.

Music is a powerful tool. If you're a singer and you want to share your gift with individuals and families, please consider signing up for this opportunity! Our volunteer singers share the gift of song with hospice patients and their families.

If you're a trained singer, or if you have a pleasant voice (all vocal registers accepted), we would like you to work with us. We do have sheet music for reading, but it is nothing complicated. While we prefer vocalists who can read music, we are happy to welcome vocalists who are able to sing without music.

Our only criterion is this--we are hoping to bring comfort to those who are at the end of life's journey and their families. If song is not your gift; don't hesitate to reach out to fill our other volunteer needs!

You may submit an inquiry directly through the system. If you have any questions, please contact Peter Tras Volunteer Coordinator Heritage Hospice, 505-262-6285, or ptrasiii@good-sam.com.

Do you like horses?  We have the job for you.  Loving Thunder is the only Premier Accredited Path International center in New Mexico.  We comply with the highest standards of therapeutic horseback riding and Equine Psychotherapy.  Hardly any one thinks of all the care that our horses need.  We need a few good people to help with those daily chores and keep our barns clean and healthy.  We try to have volunteers daily so the job is not too big for any one person.  We have 10 horses and it takes about 2 hours per day.  You should be healthy and able to lift 30-40 lbs.  You can set your own time of the day once you are trained.  You can take all the time you want to hug on the horses.  They love to be cuddled and petted.  If you love horses and don't mind a little physical activity, this is the job for you.  Visit our website at www.lovingthunder.com or call me at 505-206-9090.

Do you enjoy working with youth and reading and discussing literature?

Volunteer spend 45 minutes a few times a month in a book club-style literature circle with five 10th or 11th graders discussing a novel. All you have to do is complete the reading for the week and come with questions and insights about the novel. You can model a love of reading, critical thinking, and discussion skills.

“The beauty of the Lit Circle program is that we can come together to share insights, discuss ideas, ideals, and have fun. I look at these kids differently than I did when I first walked in the classroom. I see their depth, passion, and enthusiasm and I also see their youth, innocence and (sometimes) folly. Hopefully, when they see me they see that there is more to being an adult than wearing a suit and going to work five days a week. Hopefully.”

—George Weir, volunteer ‘06-’13

We offer 3 types of volunteer opportunities: 

1. J.U.N.K Play Advocate Volunteer

2. Wemagination Resource Center Volunteer

3. Materials Acquisition Team Volunteer

Currently, we are seeking members who will find themselves to be a perfect fit as a Material Acquisition Volunteer!

Being part of the Materials Acquisition team means: being in and out in the community, creating and building long lasting partnerships and relationships with community members and businesses. 

Volunteer description: 

Does this role sound appealing to you? If so, contact us to get you started!

Paige Abrams, Educational Specialist

UNM Wemagination Resource Center, we.unm.edu

paige@unm.edu (505)277-8515

Join the Albuquerque International Sunport Ambassadors Program. Ambassadors welcome travelers of the world as they arrive in New Mexico's most dynamic transportation center. Ambassador responsibilities vary with the needs of each traveler they meet--welcoming smiles and warm welcomes are needed for all, but travelers may also need directions to flight gates, bag claim, rental car and hotel shuttles, or other airport facilities.

Animal ambassadors are also welcome! Our Sunport Ambassadors often work alongside their 4-legged companions as a team to spread happiness and cheer to our travelers. Our animal ambassadors must be registered as service or therapy dogs, to ensure they can maintain an appropriate demeanor onsite.

Ambassador Volunteer Requirements

Qualifications

Incentives

Head over to our website to sign up as a volunteer baker.  Once you've signed up you'll need to take and pass the food safety course in order to have access to the calendar with baking opportunities.  Save the link and check back for baking opportunities as often as you'd like!  Click here to access the Albuquerque website and here to take the volunteer orientation!