Opportunities From: One Albuquerque Volunteers

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.

How Do I Become a Volunteer with Gentiva Hospice?
We’ll guide you every step of the way! Reach out today to learn more about training, scheduling, and how you can start making a difference. Click the link Volunteers to help you begin.

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 East Mountain Communities for the following rewarding opportunities:

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

Hospice Companions- CompassionateHow Do I Become a Volunteer with Gentiva Hospice?

Getting started is simple. Your first step is to schedule a volunteer interview with our team. This conversation will help you learn more about the role and allow us to understand how your unique gifts can best support our patients.

We’re excited to welcome you into our community of care. If you're ready to get involved, call Heather at 505-821-5404/ or click the link Volunteers  to begin! 
Your kindness and dedication can provide comfort and enrichment to those in need. Join us in creating meaningful moments that truly matter.

As a veteran, you understand the values of courage, sacrifice, and camaraderie. Your experience and compassion can bring immeasurable comfort to fellow veterans in hospice care. By volunteering, you can:

Offer companionship to veterans in their final journey

Share stories and understanding with those who served

Provide support and dignity to those facing end-of-life care

Your service doesn’t end with your military career—it continues through the gift of presence and care. Join us in honoring veterans and making a meaningful difference.

Be the support they need. Be the peace they seek. Be the difference.

Contact Gentiva Hospice, 505-821-5404  or click the link Volunteers today and become a veteran hospice volunteer for veterans in need!

"Answering the Final Call with Strength and Compassion"

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.

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.

Help children in our community gain access to books via the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

On behalf of the Albuquerque Sports Commission, a division of Visit Albuquerque, we thank you for your time and hope to see you soon!

Ancora Transition Services AKA Ancora Cafe and Bakery is currently seeking a morning baker, culinary instructor and POS volunteers to help operate our local cafe, support and teach program participants baking and point of sales skills.

On behalf of the Albuquerque Sports Commission, a division of Visit Albuquerque, we thank you for your time and hope to see you soon!

Spread the Love at the Rail Yards Valentine Market | February 14 & 15

Join us behind the scenes at the Rail Yards Valentine Market, a festive weekend celebrating local makers, food, art, and community connection. Volunteers help make the magic happen and we would love to have you be part of it.

Event Description: The Rail Yards Valentine Market brings together Albuquerque’s small businesses, artists, and food makers for a joyful winter market experience. Volunteers support the flow of the market, assist vendors and guests, and help keep the space welcoming and organized.

Volunteer Shifts

Decorating Shift Friday 12/13 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm On site parking is available for the decorating shift. Park and Ride is not required.

Market Support Shifts:

Volunteer Roles

Volunteer Perks

Parking Information: Parking on site is limited for market days. Volunteers are strongly encouraged to use Park and Ride at the ABQ BioPark Zoo on Saturday and Sunday only. Park and Ride runs from 9:00am to 5:00pm both days.

All ages, backgrounds, and abilities are welcome. Volunteers will receive a detailed orientation email the Thursday before the event with arrival instructions and parking details.

Thank you for helping us build community through food, art, and togetherness.

Infant Classroom Support Volunteers provide nurturing, consistent assistance to early childhood educators in a daycare serving children experiencing homelessness. Volunteers help create a safe, calm, and developmentally supportive environment where infants can feel secure, valued, and cared for during their day.

This role is ideal for individuals who are compassionate, reliable, and interested in supporting early childhood development while being sensitive to the unique experiences of families facing housing instability.

Schedule: Once per week, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (2-hour shift)

Infants age range: 6 weeks-23 month

Support teachers in caring for infants through gentle interaction, comfort, and engagement

Hold, rock, and soothe infants as needed

Engage infants in age-appropriate activities such as reading, singing, and floor play

Assist with maintaining a calm and predictable classroom routine

Help set up and clean up play areas and learning materials

Sanitize toys and surfaces in accordance with health and safety guidelines

Support nap-time routines by helping infants settle and monitoring the environment

Assist staff during transitions (playtime, meals, rest periods)

Be left alone with children

Administer medication

Make caregiving or disciplinary decisions independently

Share confidential information about children or families

(All volunteer activities are supervised by trained childcare staff.)

Ability to commit to a weekly 2-hour shift (9:30–11:30 a.m.)

Comfort working with infants in a group care setting

Patience, empathy, and a nurturing presence

Willingness to follow all safety, hygiene, and confidentiality policies

Completion of required ECECD background checks, fingerprinting, CLN Volunteer Tour & Application.

By providing extra hands and hearts in the infant classroom, volunteers help ensure that children experiencing homelessness receive consistent care, positive attention, and early developmental support during a critical stage of life. Your presence allows teachers to better meet each child’s needs and helps create a sense of stability and belonging for our youngest learners.

Infant Classroom Support Volunteers provide nurturing, consistent assistance to early childhood educators in a daycare serving children experiencing homelessness. Volunteers help create a safe, calm, and developmentally supportive environment where infants can feel secure, valued, and cared for during their day.

This role is ideal for individuals who are compassionate, reliable, and interested in supporting early childhood development while being sensitive to the unique experiences of families facing housing instability.

Schedule: Once per week, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (2-hour shift)

Infants age range: 6 weeks-23 month

Support teachers in caring for infants through gentle interaction, comfort, and engagement

Hold, rock, and soothe infants as needed

Engage infants in age-appropriate activities such as reading, singing, and floor play

Assist with maintaining a calm and predictable classroom routine

Help set up and clean up play areas and learning materials

Sanitize toys and surfaces in accordance with health and safety guidelines

Support nap-time routines by helping infants settle and monitoring the environment

Assist staff during transitions (playtime, meals, rest periods)

Be left alone with children

Administer medication

Make caregiving or disciplinary decisions independently

Share confidential information about children or families

(All volunteer activities are supervised by trained childcare staff.)

Ability to commit to a weekly 2-hour shift (9:30–11:30 a.m.)

Comfort working with infants in a group care setting

Patience, empathy, and a nurturing presence

Willingness to follow all safety, hygiene, and confidentiality policies

Completion of required ECECD background checks, fingerprinting, CLN Volunteer Tour & Application.

By providing extra hands and hearts in the infant classroom, volunteers help ensure that children experiencing homelessness receive consistent care, positive attention, and early developmental support during a critical stage of life. Your presence allows teachers to better meet each child’s needs and helps create a sense of stability and belonging for our youngest learners.

Infant Classroom Support Volunteers provide nurturing, consistent assistance to early childhood educators in a daycare serving children experiencing homelessness. Volunteers help create a safe, calm, and developmentally supportive environment where infants can feel secure, valued, and cared for during their day.

This role is ideal for individuals who are compassionate, reliable, and interested in supporting early childhood development while being sensitive to the unique experiences of families facing housing instability.

Schedule: Once per week, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (2-hour shift)

Infants age range: 6 weeks-23 month

Support teachers in caring for infants through gentle interaction, comfort, and engagement

Hold, rock, and soothe infants as needed

Engage infants in age-appropriate activities such as reading, singing, and floor play

Assist with maintaining a calm and predictable classroom routine

Help set up and clean up play areas and learning materials

Sanitize toys and surfaces in accordance with health and safety guidelines

Support nap-time routines by helping infants settle and monitoring the environment

Assist staff during transitions (playtime, meals, rest periods)

Be left alone with children

Administer medication

Make caregiving or disciplinary decisions independently

Share confidential information about children or families

(All volunteer activities are supervised by trained childcare staff.)

Ability to commit to a weekly 2-hour shift (9:30–11:30 a.m.)

Comfort working with infants in a group care setting

Patience, empathy, and a nurturing presence

Willingness to follow all safety, hygiene, and confidentiality policies

Completion of required ECECD background checks, fingerprinting, CLN Volunteer Tour & Application.

By providing extra hands and hearts in the infant classroom, volunteers help ensure that children experiencing homelessness receive consistent care, positive attention, and early developmental support during a critical stage of life. Your presence allows teachers to better meet each child’s needs and helps create a sense of stability and belonging for our youngest learners.

Infant Classroom Support Volunteers provide nurturing, consistent assistance to early childhood educators in a daycare serving children experiencing homelessness. Volunteers help create a safe, calm, and developmentally supportive environment where infants can feel secure, valued, and cared for during their day.

This role is ideal for individuals who are compassionate, reliable, and interested in supporting early childhood development while being sensitive to the unique experiences of families facing housing instability.

Schedule: Once per week, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (2-hour shift)

Infants age range: 6 weeks-23 month

Support teachers in caring for infants through gentle interaction, comfort, and engagement

Hold, rock, and soothe infants as needed

Engage infants in age-appropriate activities such as reading, singing, and floor play

Assist with maintaining a calm and predictable classroom routine

Help set up and clean up play areas and learning materials

Sanitize toys and surfaces in accordance with health and safety guidelines

Support nap-time routines by helping infants settle and monitoring the environment

Assist staff during transitions (playtime, meals, rest periods)

Be left alone with children

Administer medication

Make caregiving or disciplinary decisions independently

Share confidential information about children or families

(All volunteer activities are supervised by trained childcare staff.)

Ability to commit to a weekly 2-hour shift (9:30–11:30 a.m.)

Comfort working with infants in a group care setting

Patience, empathy, and a nurturing presence

Willingness to follow all safety, hygiene, and confidentiality policies

Completion of required ECECD background checks, fingerprinting, CLN Volunteer Tour & Application.

By providing extra hands and hearts in the infant classroom, volunteers help ensure that children experiencing homelessness receive consistent care, positive attention, and early developmental support during a critical stage of life. Your presence allows teachers to better meet each child’s needs and helps create a sense of stability and belonging for our youngest learners.

Infant Classroom Support Volunteers provide nurturing, consistent assistance to early childhood educators in a daycare serving children experiencing homelessness. Volunteers help create a safe, calm, and developmentally supportive environment where infants can feel secure, valued, and cared for during their day.

This role is ideal for individuals who are compassionate, reliable, and interested in supporting early childhood development while being sensitive to the unique experiences of families facing housing instability.

Schedule: Once per week, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (2-hour shift)

Infants age range: 6 weeks-23 month

Support teachers in caring for infants through gentle interaction, comfort, and engagement

Hold, rock, and soothe infants as needed

Engage infants in age-appropriate activities such as reading, singing, and floor play

Assist with maintaining a calm and predictable classroom routine

Help set up and clean up play areas and learning materials

Sanitize toys and surfaces in accordance with health and safety guidelines

Support nap-time routines by helping infants settle and monitoring the environment

Assist staff during transitions (playtime, meals, rest periods)

Be left alone with children

Administer medication

Make caregiving or disciplinary decisions independently

Share confidential information about children or families

(All volunteer activities are supervised by trained childcare staff.)

Ability to commit to a weekly 2-hour shift (9:30–11:30 a.m.)

Comfort working with infants in a group care setting

Patience, empathy, and a nurturing presence

Willingness to follow all safety, hygiene, and confidentiality policies

Completion of required ECECD background checks, fingerprinting, CLN Volunteer Tour & Application.

By providing extra hands and hearts in the infant classroom, volunteers help ensure that children experiencing homelessness receive consistent care, positive attention, and early developmental support during a critical stage of life. Your presence allows teachers to better meet each child’s needs and helps create a sense of stability and belonging for our youngest learners.

Support Senior Wellness Through Volunteering!
Make a Difference with the Department of Senior Affairs

Join Volunteers In Action (VIA) in supporting our community’s older adults! Our weekday meal programs provide nutritious, wholesome lunches to seniors — and we need caring, dependable volunteers to keep things running smoothly.

Volunteer Opportunities Include:

Serving meals during lunch

Dishwashing after meals

Cleaning kitchen & dining areas

Assisting with daily operations

Whether you’re serving with a smile, taking food temps, or tidying up, your time and compassion make a real difference in the lives of local seniors

When: Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Flexible Shifts Available:

Monday–Friday

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Tuesday & Thursday
We’ll work with your schedule!

Training Provided:

On-site orientation

Food handling training

Ongoing support from DSA staff

Ready to Help?
Click ‘Respond’ to get started and become a part of something meaningful.

Thank you for supporting and uplifting our senior community!

Help us assemble sweet treats and enrichment items to help keep our pets mentally active, curious and stimulated. Come to the Westside Shelter and you will have all the materials needed or ask about good options to make the items at home or outside our facilities by emailing awdvolunteer@cabq.gov.

Minors may need to be accompanied by an adult.

If you're interested, a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

Help us assemble sweet treats and enrichment items to help keep our pets mentally active, curious and stimulated. Come to the Eastside Shelter and you will have all the materials needed or ask about good options to make the items at home or outside our facilities by emailing awdvolunteer@cabq.gov.

Minors may need to be accompanied by an adult. 

If you're interested, for a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

Participate as an ABQ RIDE Ambassador by posting at one of our ART bus station or Transportation Centers. You will be providing all the services you are already trained on while stationed at one of the following locations:

Please use  >>>>THIS LINK

Please note we request you board or start your shift at one of the key marked stops along the route as noted on our current maps available here:

Take note of your starting and end point for your final notes, this way your shift will make a huge difference in helping us identify your contribution.

Key stops are as follows:

A: Montgomery Tramway (Park & Ride)

B: Menaul & Tramway

C: Menaul & Eubank

D: Uptown Transit Center (Park & Ride)

E: Menaul & Carlisle

F: Menaul & 4th Street

G: Central & Rio Grande

H: Alvarado Transportation Center

Westbound is A-H

Eastbound is H-A

Please use  >>>>THIS LINK

One of our newest and most innovative routes. 

Please note we request you board or start your shift at one of the key marked stops along the route as noted on our current maps available here:

Take note of your starting and end point for your final notes, this way your shift will make a huge difference in helping us identify your contribution.

Key stops are as follows:

A: Tramway & Wenonah

B: Uptown Transit Center (Park & Ride)

C: Central & Louisiana

D: Central & Bryn Mawr

E: Alvarado Transportation Center

F: Central and New York

G: Central & Unser Transit Center

Westbound is A-G

Eastbound is G-A

Please use  >>>>THIS LINK

One of our newest and most innovative routes. 

Please note that we request you board or start your shift at one on the key marked stops along the route as noted on our current maps available here:

Take note of your starting and end point for your final notes, this way your shift will make a huge difference in helping us identify your contribution.

Key stops are as follows:

B: Uptown Transit Center (Park & Ride)

C: Central & Louisiana

D: Central & Bryn Mawr

E: Alvarado Transportation Center

F: Central and New York

G: Central & Unser Transit Center

Westbound is B-G

Eastbound is G-B

Please use  >>>>THIS LINK

Our most widely used and attractive route for tourists. 

Please note we request you board or start your shift at one on the key marked stops along the route as noted on our current maps available here:

Take note of your starting and end point for your final notes, this way your shift will make a huge difference in helping us identify your contribution.

Key stops are as follows:

A: Wenonah & Tramway

B: Central & Juan Tabo

C: Central & Wyoming

D: Central & San Mateo

E: Central & Yale

F: Alvarado Transportation Center

G: Central & Atrisco

H: Central & Coors

I: Central & Unser Transit Center

Westbound is A-I

Eastbound is I-A

Please use  >>>>THIS LINK

Are you in school and exploring what kind of career might be right for you? Do you have extra time on your hands and want to do something more fulfilling than scrolling through social media? Come volunteer with us. Make a real difference by offering caregiving companionship to our hospice patients. You’ll build a heartfelt, unforgettable bond while gaining experience that stays with you for life. And you won’t be doing it alone — our team will support you every step of the way to ensure your journey is meaningful, rewarding, and truly special.

Please note we request you board or start your shift at one of the key marked stops along the route as noted on our current maps available here:

Take note of your starting and end point for your final notes, this way your shift will make a huge difference in helping us identify your contribution.

Key stops are as follows:

A: Albuquerque Sunport

B: Avenida Cesar Chavez

C: Yale & Central

D: Martin Lither King Jr. Blvd & University

E: Encino House

F: Alvarado Transportation Center

North/Westbound is A-F

S0uth/Eastbound is F-A

Please use  >>>>THIS LINK

This opportunity is for Trained Ambassadors only. If you wish to go through the ABQ RIDE Ambassador training go to this Opportunity, complete qualifications and respond to sign up. 

Questions: email Dwayne Baker dbaker@cabq.gov

Please note we request you board or start your shift at one of the key marked stops along the route as noted on our current maps available here:

Take note of your starting and end point for your final notes, this way your shift will make a huge difference in helping us identify your contribution.

Key stops are as follows:

A: Montgomery Tramway Park & Ride

B: Montgomery & Juan Tabo

C: Montgomery & Wyoming

D: Montgomery & San Mateo

E: Carliste & Menaul

F: UNM Hospital

G: Alvarado Transportation Center

Westbound is A-G

Eastbound is G-A

Please use  >>>>THIS LINK

Please note we request you board or start your shift at one of the key marked stops along the route as noted on our current maps available here:

Take note of your starting and end point for your final notes, this way your shift will make a huge difference in helping us identify your contribution.

Key stops are as follows:

C: Jefferson & Osuna

D: San Mateo & Academy

E: San Mateo & Montgomery

F: San Mateo & Menaul

G: San Mateo & Lomas

H: San Mateo & Central

I: V.A. Hospital

Southbound is C-I

Northbound is I-C

Please use  >>>>THIS LINK

This tree planting is organized by Tree New Mexico (TNM) in the TBD 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.

This tree planting is organized by Tree New Mexico (TNM) in the Vecinos del Bosque neighborhood on March 7, 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.

This tree planting is organized by Tree New Mexico (TNM) in the Eastridge neighborhood on March 28, 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.

During this time, you will be shadowing with one of our amazing senior dog volunteers who will go over basic dog handling with you and what a typical volunteering session looks like. Please expect to be at the facility for at least 1-2 hours learning how to be safe taking dogs out of their kennels, knowing what to look for on kennel cards, and where you can find the equipmentnent you need.

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.

Please note we request you board or start your shift at one of the key marked stops along the route as noted on our current maps available here:

Take note of your starting and end point for your final notes, this way your shift will make a huge difference in helping us identify your contribution.

Key stops are as follows:

A: Alvarado Transportation Center

B: UNM Hospital

C: Lomas & San Mateo

D: Lomas & Louisiana

E: Lomas & Eubank

F: Lomas & Tramway

G: Chelwood Park & Lomas

Westbound is G-A

Eastbound is A-G

Please use  >>>>THIS LINK

Empower Young Minds in Just One Day!

Junior Achievement of New Mexico is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our JA in a Day Events! This one-day commitment is a fun and engaging way to inspire elementary students with lessons on financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship.

Event Details: volunteers will check in around 8:00 am and teach five Junior Achievement sessions consecutively in an elementary classroom until 2:30 pm. All materials, training, and lunch are provided! No prior teaching experience is necessary - just a willingness to share your experiences and engage with students.

What You'll Do:

Contact Jordana Thompson at programs@newmexicoja.org to sign up or learn more!

When responding to the opportunity, please indicate which JA in a Day Event (see cover image) you'd like to volunteer for!

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.

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., in the Board Room of our 622 Truman Building.

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.

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 will meet some great people and receive a Volunteer Handbook full of information to get you launched!

We will take a quick tour of the museum, so please wear shoes that are comfortable for walking.

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 will meet some great people and receive a Volunteer Handbook full of information to get you launched!

We will take a quick tour of the museum, so please wear shoes that are comfortable for walking.

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! 

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 note we request you board or start your shift at one of the key marked stops along the route as noted on our current maps available here:

Take note of your starting and end point for your final notes, this way your shift will make a huge difference in helping us identify your contribution.

Key stops are as follows:

A: CNM Workforce Training Center

B: Jefferson & Alameda

C: Jefferson & Osuna

D: San Mateo & Academy

E: San Mateo & Montgomery

F: San Mateo & Menaul

G: San Mateo & Lomas

H: San Mateo & Central

I: V.A. Hospital

Southbound is A-I

Northbound is I-A

Please use  >>>>THIS LINK

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

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

This is where YOU come in! We need help packing our produce and grocery bags for our partner organizations. We pack every Tuesday from 2:30 - 6:30pm at Roadrunner Food Bank.

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

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

We look forward to hearing from you!

Want to help Meals on Wheels feed the hungry and homebound of New Mexico?
Join us as a volunteer and make a real difference in our community!

Just one shift per week helps provide meals to over 1,000 citizens of Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. Our drivers deliver Monday through Friday between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm — and for about 85% of our clients, you're the only friendly face they'll see that day.

We deliver out of three convenient sites in the Albuquerque and Rio Rancho areas, so you won’t have to travel far to get involved.

Driver Volunteers: Deliver meals to clients in your area.

Kitchen Volunteers: Help us prepare meals in the mornings before delivery. A great way to support our mission if you'd rather be behind the scenes!

If you're interested in becoming a volunteer, attend one of our in-person training sessions, held every Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 am.
You’ll also have the opportunity to go on a ride-along with an experienced driver to help you feel confident and supported on your route.

Driver Volunteers:

Must be 18 years or older

Have a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance

Kitchen Volunteers:

Must be at least 14 years old with a parent or guardian

Or 16 years and older to volunteer independently

ABQ Ride has nearly 2,700 bus stops citywide, with over 600 featuring shelters, located throughout neighborhoods across Albuquerque. These stops provide a safe and comfortable location for transit riders as they wait for their bus. Each bus stop is a high-visibility point of connection between the City and those who live in it. These are gathering places for hundreds of people every day, and they require regular maintenance and oversight.

With your assistance, we can all help keep our community spaces clean, promote ridership, and encourage alternative/sustainable transportation options. We welcome individuals, families, companies, civic groups, schools, church groups, and youth groups interested in becoming part of the Adopt-A-Stop program. Everyone benefits from this environmentally conscious program – residents, property owners, businesses, visitors, and transit riders.

Our Adopt-A-Stop volunteers are provided with everything they need to safely assist with maintaining their bus stop. These volunteers are also the eyes and ears for our transit department--they have a direct point of contact to notify when additional graffiti and litter removal assistance is required from the city.

Volunteer Requirements

Interested? Questions? Comments? Come join your Adopt-A-Stop founder and coordinator Dwayne Baker every third Thursday of the month for an hour-long Q&A! Click this link or just point your camera at the QR code below!

Want to know which bus stops are adopted? This map indicates with yellow pins which bus stops volunteers have already stepped up to help ABQ RIDE maintain. By clicking on the map and zooming in with your scroll wheel you can also see which bus stops are still available. Adopted bus stops can also be adopted by more than one person, or group.

Hello, One ABQ volunteers!

Gateway Family needs volunteers to help organize our clothing closet for children and families in need. By sorting, hanging, and arranging donated items, you’ll create a clean, welcoming space for clients in our care.

The goal is to ensure that staff can easily find clothing to provide residents with dignity and comfort. Your time and effort make a real difference in someone’s day. It’s hands-on, meaningful work, and every hour you give truly matters.

Please, click 'Respond' to make a difference for people experiencing homelessness.

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 or Cynthia at 505-247-4219, or respond to this opportunity. You will be contacted within 3–5 business days.

THE ART OF BALLOONING
Come celebrate the ways in which ballooning  inspires art!

The Balloon Museum will be open after hours for this special event, with balloon-themed craft projects, local artists demonstrating & selling their work, live music, a food truck, and a host of RC Balloons inflating on the back lawn for a glowing photo ops!

Volunteers will act as greeters, activity assistants, and hosts for our interactive Elevation Station. 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.

Calling all sport enthusiasts to volunteer for the Albuquerque 50+ Competition: Pickleball Event at the Manzano Mesa Outdoor Pickleball Courts. Come be a part of something truly inspiring on the following days:

As a volunteer, you will provide support in the following ways:

Volunteers like you are needed to be the backbone of this incredible event!

Help us create an uplifting atmosphere for our senior athletes. Click respond to sign up and be part of this incredible event.

Calling all sport enthusiasts to volunteer for the Albuquerque 50+ Competition: Track Events at La Cueva High School. Come be a part of something truly inspiring on Wed, April 28, 2026.

As a volunteer, you will provide support in the following ways:

Volunteers like you are needed to be the backbone of this incredible event!

Help us create an uplifting atmosphere for our senior athletes. Click respond to sign up and be part of this incredible event.

Calling all sport enthusiasts to volunteer for the Albuquerque 50+ Competition: Track Events at La Cueva High School. Come be a part of something truly inspiring on Wed, April 29, 2026.

As a volunteer, you will provide support in the following ways:

Volunteers like you are needed to be the backbone of this incredible event!

Help us create an uplifting atmosphere for our senior athletes. Click respond to sign up and be part of this incredible event.

Calling all sport enthusiasts to volunteer for the Albuquerque 50+ Competition: Shuffleboard Event at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center. Come be a part of something truly inspiring on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

As a volunteer, you will provide support in the following ways:

Volunteers like you are needed to be the backbone of this incredible event!

Help us create an uplifting atmosphere for our senior athletes. Click respond to sign up and be part of this incredible event.

Calling all sport enthusiasts to volunteer for the Albuquerque 50+ Competition: Shuffleboard Event at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center. Come be a part of something truly inspiring on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

As a volunteer, you will provide support in the following ways:

Volunteers like you are needed to be the backbone of this incredible event!

Help us create an uplifting atmosphere for our senior athletes. Click respond to sign up and be part of this incredible event.

Join the Celebration of Strength and Spirit!

Volunteer for the Albuquerque 50+ Games Swimming Event!

Are you ready to be a part of something truly inspiring? The Albuquerque 50+ Games Swimming Event is coming to town on Saturday February 21st, 2026, at the West Mesa Aquatics Center, and we are calling on passionate individuals like you to be the backbone of this incredible event!  You will provide overall support for the swimming event, help time swimmers races and help hand out medals.

The timeframe for the event is 8:00 - 12:00pm.  

Bring your enthusiasm and create an uplifting atmosphere for our seniors! 

Click ‘Respond’ to sign up.

Thank you for your consideration!

Calling all sport enthusiasts to volunteer for the Albuquerque 50+ Competition: 5k Powerwalk Event at the Ballon Fiesta Park. Come be a part of something truly inspiring on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

As a volunteer, you will provide support in the following ways:

Volunteers like you are needed to be the backbone of this incredible event!

Help us create an uplifting atmosphere for our senior athletes. Click respond to sign up and be part of this incredible event.

Calling all sport enthusiasts to volunteer for the Albuquerque 50+ Competition: 5k Racewalking Event at the Ballon Fiesta Park. Come be a part of something truly inspiring on Saturday, April 19, 2026.

As a volunteer, you will provide support in the following ways:

Volunteers like you are needed to be the backbone of this incredible event!

Help us create an uplifting atmosphere for our senior athletes. Click respond to sign up and be part of this incredible event.

This New Year, you can make a life-changing difference for the animals at AWD Animal Welfare by giving them the joy of a break from the shelter while they wait for their forever homes. Our pets are looking for caring community members to help them relax, recharge, and shine their brightest for potential adopters — and you can be that helping hand (and heart!).

For Foster Opportunities we are looking for compassionate people who can welcome a shelter pet into their home for a short or long stay. You can choose what works best for you:

• Slumber Party Weekend: Enjoy a 1–3-nights sleepover and give a pet a fun mini-vacation outside the shelter.

• Full Foster Break: If you’re able to open your home a little longer, pets can enjoy a cozy month or longer foster stay. These breaks help animals decompress, show off their true personalities, and enjoy a peaceful home experience surrounded by love — even before they find their forever family.

Not Ready to Foster? Try a Doggie Day Out

If an overnight visit isn’t the right fit, you can still make a huge impact by taking a dog out for a few hours of fun and freedom.

Enjoy activities like:

• Taking a dog on a relaxing hike

• Hanging out together at a dog-friendly café or brew pub

• Bringing them home for a calm afternoon and a comfy nap Doggy Day Outs help our pups experience joy, reduce stress, and give them valuable exposure that helps them get adopted faster.

Whether it’s a day, a weekend, or a few weeks, your time means the world to an animal waiting for their forever home. Help us make their New Year a little brighter — and make yours a little warmer in return.

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 volunteering at the South Broadway Library!

Much of the Library's work is routine, or requires extensive training provided by Library staff and volunteers. Volunteers play an important role in assisting the Library to offer our services to the community on a continuing basis. Volunteers are selected based upon their qualifications and the needs of the Library at any given time.

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

While we appreciate every person who wishes to volunteer at the Library, opportunities are sometimes limited. Please be aware that we may not have a volunteer position available at this time that suits your interests and abilities. If you are accepted as a volunteer, we may ask you to alter your duties to meet the changing needs of the Library. Additionally, if your work is no longer necessary or proves unsatisfactory, you may be released.

What are some preferred skills or abilities?

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

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

A criminal background check will be required. City policy requires anyone who wishes to volunteer at the Library to consent to the performance of a background investigation by an outside agency. There is no cost to you.

Join our Senior Affairs team in making a direct impact on the lives of individuals and families in need. As a Food Pantry Volunteer, you’ll help ensure our community members have access to nutritious food in a welcoming and respectful environment.

March 20, 2026

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center

Join our Senior Affairs team in making a direct impact on the lives of individuals and families in need. As a Food Pantry Volunteer, you’ll help ensure our community members have access to nutritious food in a welcoming and respectful environment.

February 20, 2026

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center

The Department of Senior Affairs (DSA), in partnership with the Animal Welfare Department, launched the PETS (Pets & Elderly Together Succeed) Initiative—and we need volunteers like YOU to make a real difference in our community!

Many seniors rely on their beloved pets for companionship, comfort, and joy. With your help, we can ensure they have the support they need to care for their furry family members.

Deliver Pet Food: Pick up food supplies from the Eastside Animal Welfare Department and deliver them to the Senior Affairs Transportation Office.

Organize Supplies: Sort and organize pet food bags by delivery routes to prepare for distribution.

Ability to lift boxes of pet food weighing up to 100 lbs.

Your time and effort will go a long way in helping seniors and their pets stay healthy, happy, and together.

Thank you!

The Department of Senior Affairs (DSA), in partnership with the Animal Welfare Department, launched the PETS (Pets & Elderly Together Succeed) Initiative—and we need volunteers like YOU to make a real difference in our community!

Many seniors rely on their beloved pets for companionship, comfort, and joy. With your help, we can ensure they have the support they need to care for their furry family members.

Deliver Pet Food: Pick up food supplies from the Eastside Animal Welfare Department and deliver them to the Senior Affairs Transportation Office.

Organize Supplies: Sort and organize pet food bags by delivery routes to prepare for distribution.

Ability to lift boxes of pet food weighing up to 100 lbs.

Your time and effort will go a long way in helping seniors and their pets stay healthy, happy, and together.

Thank you!

The Department of Senior Affairs (DSA), in partnership with the Animal Welfare Department, launched the PETS (Pets & Elderly Together Succeed) Initiative—and we need volunteers like YOU to make a real difference in our community!

Many seniors rely on their beloved pets for companionship, comfort, and joy. With your help, we can ensure they have the support they need to care for their furry family members.

Deliver Pet Food: Pick up food supplies from the Eastside Animal Welfare Department and deliver them to the Senior Affairs Transportation Office.

Organize Supplies: Sort and organize pet food bags by delivery routes to prepare for distribution.

Ability to lift boxes of pet food weighing up to 100 lbs.

Your time and effort will go a long way in helping seniors and their pets stay healthy, happy, and together.

Thank you!

The Department of Senior Affairs (DSA), in partnership with the Animal Welfare Department, launched the PETS (Pets & Elderly Together Succeed) Initiative—and we need volunteers like YOU to make a real difference in our community!

Many seniors rely on their beloved pets for companionship, comfort, and joy. With your help, we can ensure they have the support they need to care for their furry family members.

Deliver Pet Food: Pick up food supplies from the Eastside Animal Welfare Department and deliver them to the Senior Affairs Transportation Office.

Organize Supplies: Sort and organize pet food bags by delivery routes to prepare for distribution.

Ability to lift boxes of pet food weighing up to 100 lbs.

Your time and effort will go a long way in helping seniors and their pets stay healthy, happy, and together.

Thank you!

The Department of Senior Affairs (DSA), in partnership with the Animal Welfare Department, launched the PETS (Pets & Elderly Together Succeed) Initiative—and we need volunteers like YOU to make a real difference in our community!

Many seniors rely on their beloved pets for companionship, comfort, and joy. With your help, we can ensure they have the support they need to care for their furry family members.

Deliver Pet Food: Pick up food supplies from the Eastside Animal Welfare Department and deliver them to the Senior Affairs Transportation Office.

Organize Supplies: Sort and organize pet food bags by delivery routes to prepare for distribution.

Ability to lift boxes of pet food weighing up to 100 lbs.

Your time and effort will go a long way in helping seniors and their pets stay healthy, happy, and together.

Thank you!

The Department of Senior Affairs (DSA), in partnership with the Animal Welfare Department, launched the PETS (Pets & Elderly Together Succeed) Initiative—and we need volunteers like YOU to make a real difference in our community!

Many seniors rely on their beloved pets for companionship, comfort, and joy. With your help, we can ensure they have the support they need to care for their furry family members.

Deliver Pet Food: Pick up food supplies from the Eastside Animal Welfare Department and deliver them to the Senior Affairs Transportation Office.

Organize Supplies: Sort and organize pet food bags by delivery routes to prepare for distribution.

Ability to lift boxes of pet food weighing up to 100 lbs.

Your time and effort will go a long way in helping seniors and their pets stay healthy, happy, and together.

Thank you!

The Department of Senior Affairs (DSA), in partnership with the Animal Welfare Department, launched the PETS (Pets & Elderly Together Succeed) Initiative—and we need volunteers like YOU to make a real difference in our community!

Many seniors rely on their beloved pets for companionship, comfort, and joy. With your help, we can ensure they have the support they need to care for their furry family members.

Deliver Pet Food: Pick up food supplies from the Eastside Animal Welfare Department and deliver them to the Senior Affairs Transportation Office.

Organize Supplies: Sort and organize pet food bags by delivery routes to prepare for distribution.

Ability to lift boxes of pet food weighing up to 100 lbs.

Your time and effort will go a long way in helping seniors and their pets stay healthy, happy, and together.

Thank you!

The Department of Senior Affairs (DSA), in partnership with the Animal Welfare Department, launched the PETS (Pets & Elderly Together Succeed) Initiative—and we need volunteers like YOU to make a real difference in our community!

Many seniors rely on their beloved pets for companionship, comfort, and joy. With your help, we can ensure they have the support they need to care for their furry family members.

Deliver Pet Food: Pick up food supplies from the Eastside Animal Welfare Department and deliver them to the Senior Affairs Transportation Office.

Organize Supplies: Sort and organize pet food bags by delivery routes to prepare for distribution.

Ability to lift boxes of pet food weighing up to 100 lbs.

Your time and effort will go a long way in helping seniors and their pets stay healthy, happy, and together.

Thank you!

The Department of Senior Affairs (DSA), in partnership with the Animal Welfare Department, launched the PETS (Pets & Elderly Together Succeed) Initiative—and we need volunteers like YOU to make a real difference in our community!

Many seniors rely on their beloved pets for companionship, comfort, and joy. With your help, we can ensure they have the support they need to care for their furry family members.

Deliver Pet Food: Pick up food supplies from the Eastside Animal Welfare Department and deliver them to the Senior Affairs Transportation Office.

Organize Supplies: Sort and organize pet food bags by delivery routes to prepare for distribution.

Ability to lift boxes of pet food weighing up to 100 lbs.

Your time and effort will go a long way in helping seniors and their pets stay healthy, happy, and together.

Thank you!

The Department of Senior Affairs (DSA), in partnership with the Animal Welfare Department, launched the PETS (Pets & Elderly Together Succeed) Initiative—and we need volunteers like YOU to make a real difference in our community!

Many seniors rely on their beloved pets for companionship, comfort, and joy. With your help, we can ensure they have the support they need to care for their furry family members.

Deliver Pet Food: Pick up food supplies from the Eastside Animal Welfare Department and deliver them to the Senior Affairs Transportation Office.

Organize Supplies: Sort and organize pet food bags by delivery routes to prepare for distribution.

Ability to lift boxes of pet food weighing up to 100 lbs.

Your time and effort will go a long way in helping seniors and their pets stay healthy, happy, and together.

Thank you!

The Department of Senior Affairs (DSA), in partnership with the Animal Welfare Department, launched the PETS (Pets & Elderly Together Succeed) Initiative—and we need volunteers like YOU to make a real difference in our community!

Many seniors rely on their beloved pets for companionship, comfort, and joy. With your help, we can ensure they have the support they need to care for their furry family members.

Deliver Pet Food: Pick up food supplies from the Eastside Animal Welfare Department and deliver them to the Senior Affairs Transportation Office.

Organize Supplies: Sort and organize pet food bags by delivery routes to prepare for distribution.

Ability to lift boxes of pet food weighing up to 100 lbs.

Your time and effort will go a long way in helping seniors and their pets stay healthy, happy, and together.

Thank you!

Join Volunteers In Action (VIA) and help make a positive impact in the lives of older adults in our community!

We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with our weekday lunch programs, providing healthy meals and friendly faces to local seniors.

Meal Service – Serve lunches with care and kindness.

Dishwashing – Help keep things clean and running smoothly

Cleaning – Sanitize kitchen and dining areas

Operations Support – Assist with daily program tasks

Your time and compassion help create a warm, welcoming space for seniors to enjoy a nutritious meal and good company.

Weekdays | 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Flexible shifts available:

Monday–Friday

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Tuesday & Thursday

We’ll work with your availability!

On-site orientation

Food handling training

Ongoing guidance from Department of Senior Affairs staff

Click ‘Respond’ to sign up and get started!

Be a part of something meaningful — support senior wellness through service.

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

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 will be relocating prairie dogs near Tramway.

The Department of Senior Affairs, Nutrition Division is in need of volunteers to help our team prepare and distribute hot meals to seniors across Albuquerque every day from our central kitchen and other meal sites across the city of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County.

We are seeking one-time or ongoing volunteers to assist us on weekdays from 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Volunteers may assist in:

Together, we can provide meals with care and compassion, helping our community thrive while embracing aging.

Click ‘Respond’ to sign-up!

Thank you for your consideration,

We’re excited to launch a new call for volunteers to join our weekday senior lunch program! Through our Volunteers In Action (VIA) initiative, you’ll help provide warm meals, friendly service, and a clean, welcoming environment for older adults in our community.

This is a great opportunity for individuals who want to give back in a hands-on, meaningful way — no experience needed!

Serve Lunch to local seniors

Help with Dishwashing and cleanup

Sanitize & Clean kitchen and dining areas

Support Daily Program Tasks

Every role supports the health, dignity, and connection our seniors deserve.

Monday–Friday | 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Choose the schedule that works for you:

Full Week (M–F)

3 Days (M/W/F)

2 Days (T/Th)

We’re flexible — let us know what fits your routine!

On-site training & orientation

Food safety guidance

Friendly staff support

A positive, team-based atmosphere

Many older adults rely on these meals for both nourishment and social connection. Your time helps foster a safe, caring place for them to thrive.

Click ‘Respond’ to sign up and start making an impact.
Let’s build a healthier, more connected community — together.

Join the Department of Senior Affairs in making a difference!

Our daily meal programs provide nutritious, wholesome lunches to older adults every Monday through Friday — and we need caring, dependable volunteers to help keep things running smoothly.

Serving meals during lunch

Dishwashing after meals

Cleaning kitchen & dining areas

Assisting with day-to-day operations

Whether you're serving with a smile, taking food temps, or wiping down surfaces, your time and compassion have a real impact on the lives of local seniors.

When: Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
How often: Volunteer one day a week or more — we’ll work with your schedule!

Click ‘Respond’ to get started and make a difference today!

Thank you for supporting and uplifting our senior community! 

Looking to give back in a meaningful way? Join Volunteers In Action (VIA) and support the well-being of local older adults through our weekday meal service program.

We’re excited to welcome new volunteers who want to make a real impact — one meal, one smile at a time.

Meal Service – Greet and serve lunch to seniors

Kitchen Support – Help with dishwashing and cleaning

Dining Area Cleanup – Keep shared spaces safe and tidy

Program Assistance – Support daily operations behind the scenes

Whether you enjoy working in the kitchen, chatting with seniors, or helping things run smoothly, there’s a place for you here!

Looking to give back in a meaningful way? Join Volunteers In Action (VIA) and help support the health and well-being of older adults in our community!

Our weekday meal programs provide nutritious lunches to seniors — and we need caring, dependable volunteers to keep them running smoothly.

Serving meals with a smile

Dishwashing and cleanup

Sanitizing kitchen and dining areas

Assisting with daily operations

Whether you’re plating food, taking temperatures, or helping keep things tidy, your time and compassion truly make a difference!

Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Flexible shifts available:

Monday–Friday

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Tuesday & Thursday
We’ll work with your schedule!

On-site orientation

Food handling training

Ongoing support from DSA staff

Click ‘Respond’ to get started and become a part of something meaningful.

Thank you for helping us uplift and support our senior community!

The Potty Brigade takes dogs out of kennel twice daily to allow house trained dogs to relieve themselves. We set up shifts in the morning and afternoon so they can go early before we open the shelter, and in the evening before closing. These schedules help the dogs keep a schedule and their kennels to stay clean for each shift.

For this opportunity you need to go through  the Dog Handling online training, the Hands-on Dog Behavior in person class and at least one Dog Shadowing session, and of course have already uploaded the correct certificates for your qualifications.

Do you want to learn more and handle the next level of dogs? For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

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

The Kitten Social Club is a fun and essential program designed to help young kittens grow into confident, adoptable cats. Volunteers in this role provide playtime, gentle handling, and positive interactions that are crucial for a kitten’s healthy development. Provide safe, gentle handling to help kittens become comfortable with people. Engage kittens in interactive play with toys to encourage exercise, confidence, and curiosity. Expose kittens to positive experiences such as petting, brushing, or being held.

To be able to respond to this opportunity you should have taken the Cat Behavior Training online, have had a Cat Shadowing session with a Senior Volunteer, and also have completed the Kitten Social Club Training offered online and remember you have to upload your certificates you obtained by the end of trainings as qualifications.

If you haven't, remember you can continue your cat handling journey. For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

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

The Fraidy Cat Program is designed to help shy, fearful, or under-socialized cats build confidence and trust in people. Volunteers in this role provide gentle, patient interaction that helps these cats adjust to the shelter environment and increases their chances of adoption. Spend quiet, consistent time with shy cats, offering gentle presence, soft voices, and calm movements. Use enrichment techniques such as reading aloud, offering treats, or engaging with toys to encourage positive interactions. Document progress, noting behavioral improvements or challenges to share with staff.

To be able to respond to this opportunity you should have taken the Cat Behavior Training online, have had a Cat Shadowing session with a Senior Volunteer, and also have completed the Fraidy Cat Training offered online and remember you have to upload your certificates obtained by the end of trainings as qualifications.If you haven't, remember you can continue your cat handling journey. For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

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

This Dog walking opportunity involves walking the dogs who have a blue or green dot located on their kennel card. Each dog taken out should get at least a half hour of your time, if possible. 

To be able to respond to this opportunity you have to had gone through the Dog Handling online training, the Hands-on Dog Behavior in person class, at least one Dog Shadowing session and have had uploaded the correct certificates for each of these qualifications. 

Do you want to learn more and handle the next level of dogs? For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

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

This Dog walking opportunity involves walking the dogs who have a blue or green dot located on their kennel card. Each dog taken out should get at least a half hour of your time, if possible. 

To be able to respond to this opportunity you have to had gone through the Dog Handling online training, the Hands-on Dog Behavior in person class, at least one Dog Shadowing session and have had uploaded the correct certificates for each of these qualifications. 

Do you want to learn more and handle the next level of dogs? For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

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

The Cat Cuddler plays an important role in helping shelter cats feel safe, loved, and socialized while they await adoption. Cat Cuddlers make a direct difference in the wellbeing of shelter cats, helping reduce stress and increase their chances of finding loving homes. Spend quality time with cats through gentle petting, brushing, and lap time. Provide enrichment through play with toys and interactive activities.

To be able to respond to this opportunity you should have taken the Cat Behavior Training online and have had a Cat Shadowing session with a Senior Volunteer. If you haven't, remember you can continue your cat handling journey. For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

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

The Cat Cuddler plays an important role in helping shelter cats feel safe, loved, and socialized while they await adoption. Cat Cuddlers make a direct difference in the wellbeing of shelter cats, helping reduce stress and increase their chances of finding loving homes. Spend quality time with cats through gentle petting, brushing, and lap time. Provide enrichment through play with toys and interactive activities.

To be able to respond to this opportunity you should have taken the Cat Behavior Training online and have had a Cat Shadowing session with a Senior Volunteer. If you haven't, remember you can continue your cat handling journey. For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

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

This opportunity is for volunteers to track any time spent counseling potential pet adoptions. This can be used for the counseling of adoptions for cats, dogs, or exotic pets.

Advanced Dog Walking is designated for those volunteers who have completed the Advanced Dog Handling class. You are free to walks dogs with an assessment color designation of Green, Blue, and Yellow. To walk dogs with an assessment color designation of Orange, you must complete a one on one with a member of the Behavior Team. 

Advanced Dog Walkers can also participate in the Shy Dog Program and Potty Brigade. 

To be able to respond to this opportunity you have to had gone through the Dog Handling online training, the Hands-on Dog Behavior in person class, at least one Dog Shadowing session, the Advanced Dog Handling Class and have had uploaded the correct certificates for each of these qualifications. 

For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

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

Advanced Dog Walking is designated for those volunteers who have completed the Advanced Dog Handling class. You are free to walks dogs with an assessment color designation of Green, Blue, and Yellow. To walk dogs with an assessment color designation of Orange, you must complete a one on one with a member of the Behavior Team. 

Advanced Dog Walkers can also participate in the Shy Dog Program and Potty Brigade. 

To be able to respond to this opportunity you have to had gone through the Dog Handling online training, the Hands-on Dog Behavior in person class, at least one Dog Shadowing session, the Advanced Dog Handling Class and have had uploaded the correct certificates for each of these qualifications. 

For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd

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

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

This opportunity is to support the animals as they come out of sedation after surgery. Having a human there watching over them when they feel insecure can make the process much calmer instead of panicked or stressful.  You must be familiar with handling cats and dogs, be able to lift at least 20lbs alone and more with help, and be able to bend and kneel frequently. You will shadow with one of the senior volunteers for a surgery recovery session before being able to volunteer on your own. To set up the shadow session, email awdvolunteer@cabq.gov.

This opportunity is to support the animals as they come out of sedation after surgery. Having a human there watching over them when they feel insecure can make the process much calmer instead of panicked or stressful.  You must be familiar with handling cats and dogs, be able to lift at least 20lbs alone and more with help, and be able to bend and kneel frequently. You will shadow with one of the senior volunteers for a surgery recovery session before being able to volunteer on your own. To set up the shadow session, email awdvolunteer@cabq.gov.

This opportunity is to support the animals as they come out of sedation after surgery. Having a human there watching over them when they feel insecure can make the process much calmer instead of panicked or stressful.  You must be familiar with handling cats and dogs, be able to lift at least 20lbs alone and more with help, and be able to bend and kneel frequently. You will shadow with one of the senior volunteers for a surgery recovery session before being able to volunteer on your own. To set up the shadow session, email awdvolunteer@cabq.gov.

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. 

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

This opportunity involves walking the dogs who are recovering in the clinic. Only advanced dog walkers who have taken the medical training are qualified for this.  Each dog taken out should get at least a half hour of your time. They enjoy your attention and the opportunity to get some fresh air.

This opportunity is to socialize and give attention to cats who are being treated for medical conditions. These cats need a little extra TLC while they heal, and your attention is just the right treatment.