Opportunities From: One Albuquerque Volunteers

Volunteer: E-Waste Recycling Event

Celebrate Earth Month by rolling up your sleeves and making a real impact in your community! The City of Albuquerque’s Solid Waste Management Department is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to serve as Event Coordinators for our annual E-Waste Drop-Off Event—a fast-paced, feel-good day of service that helps keep harmful electronics out of our landfill. 

Location: North Lot at Balloon Fiesta Park
Date: Saturday, April 18
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (shifts available)

What You’ll Do:

Be part of the action as you:

Help unload electronics from vehicles alongside City crews Assist with traffic flow to keep things moving smoothly Support documentation collection and event organization Engage with residents dropping off items and help create a positive experience What to Expect:

This is an active, outdoor volunteer opportunity—perfect for those who like to stay moving and work as part of a team. Volunteers should be comfortable lifting up to 20 lbs. and being on their feet for most of their shift. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with snacks, drinks, and plenty of breaks to keep you energized.

Why Volunteer?

Earth Month is all about taking action, and this is your chance to be part of something bigger. By helping collect and properly dispose of e-waste, you’re protecting our environment, supporting sustainable practices, and keeping Albuquerque beautiful.

Bring your energy, your teamwork, and your community spirit—we’ll bring the rest. Let’s make this Earth Month one to remember!

Organization: Solid Waste

Celebrate Earth Month by rolling up your sleeves and making a real impact in your community! The City of Albuquerque’s Solid Waste Management Department is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to serve as Event Coordinators for our annual E-Waste Drop-Off Event—a fast-paced, feel-good day of service that helps keep harmful electronics out of our landfill. 

Location: North Lot at Balloon Fiesta Park
Date: Saturday, April 18
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (shifts available)

What You’ll Do:

Be part of the action as you:

Help unload electronics from vehicles alongside City crews Assist with traffic flow to keep things moving smoothly Support documentation collection and event organization Engage with residents dropping off items and help create a positive experience What to Expect:

This is an active, outdoor volunteer opportunity—perfect for those who like to stay moving and work as part of a team. Volunteers should be comfortable lifting up to 20 lbs. and being on their feet for most of their shift. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with snacks, drinks, and plenty of breaks to keep you energized.

Why Volunteer?

Earth Month is all about taking action, and this is your chance to be part of something bigger. By helping collect and properly dispose of e-waste, you’re protecting our environment, supporting sustainable practices, and keeping Albuquerque beautiful.

Bring your energy, your teamwork, and your community spirit—we’ll bring the rest. Let’s make this Earth Month one to remember!

Organization: Solid Waste

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 18, 2026

Zip Code: 87113

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Earth Day 2026 Set Up Team

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

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

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

A link to a mandatory Zoom training on 4/23 at 5:30 will be sent.

Organization: Earth Day Festival NM 2026

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

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

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

A link to a mandatory Zoom training on 4/23 at 5:30 will be sent.

Organization: Earth Day Festival NM 2026

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87113

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Earth Day 2026 Recycle/Compost/Waste Management Team

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

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

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

A link to a mandatory Zoom training on 4/23 at 5:30 will be sent.

Organization: Earth Day Festival NM 2026

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

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

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

A link to a mandatory Zoom training on 4/23 at 5:30 will be sent.

Organization: Earth Day Festival NM 2026

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87113

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Earth Day 2026 Participant Check-In

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

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

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

A link to a mandatory Zoom training on 4/23 at 5:30 will be sent.

Organization: Earth Day Festival NM 2026

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

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

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

A link to a mandatory Zoom training on 4/23 at 5:30 will be sent.

Organization: Earth Day Festival NM 2026

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87113

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Earth Day 2026 Parking Lot Attendant (Golf Cart Driver)

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

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

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

A link to a mandatory Zoom training on 4/23 at 5:30 will be sent.

Organization: Earth Day Festival NM 2026

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

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

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

A link to a mandatory Zoom training on 4/23 at 5:30 will be sent.

Organization: Earth Day Festival NM 2026

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87113

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Earth Day 2026 Food Demo Support

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

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

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

A link to a mandatory Zoom training on 4/23 at 5:30 will be sent.

Organization: Earth Day Festival NM 2026

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

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

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

A link to a mandatory Zoom training on 4/23 at 5:30 will be sent.

Organization: Earth Day Festival NM 2026

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87113

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Earth Day 2026 First Aid Team

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

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

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

A link to a mandatory Zoom training on 4/23 at 5:30 will be sent.

Organization: Earth Day Festival NM 2026

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

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

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

A link to a mandatory Zoom training on 4/23 at 5:30 will be sent.

Organization: Earth Day Festival NM 2026

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87113

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Earth Day 2026 Event Breakdown Team

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

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

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

A link to a mandatory Zoom training on 4/23 at 5:30 will be sent.

Organization: Earth Day Festival NM 2026

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

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

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

A link to a mandatory Zoom training on 4/23 at 5:30 will be sent.

Organization: Earth Day Festival NM 2026

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87113

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Earth Day 2026 Children's Activities Support Team

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

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

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

A link to a mandatory Zoom training on 4/23 at 5:30 will be sent.

Organization: Earth Day Festival NM 2026

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

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

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

A link to a mandatory Zoom training on 4/23 at 5:30 will be sent.

Organization: Earth Day Festival NM 2026

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87113

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: One Albuquerque Cleanup Day 2026

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

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

General Information

Participants will sign up through their neighborhood association or by gathering some friends.Neighbors and team clean area around their homes, sidewalks, and surrounding areas with supplies provided by Solid Waste.Everything must be bagged and placed at the designated location(s) mentioned on your registration form - e.g. address, cross streets, specific area of park, etc.The designated location must be monitored either by a volunteer captain or member of the volunteer group.Items that will not be picked up are hazardous waste, liquids, oil, paint, cement, rock, brick, dirt, batteries, tires, and construction debris (which includes dirt/sand, sheet rock, roofing material, etc.).Team Registration & Supply Sign-Out

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

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

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

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

Organization: Solid Waste

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

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

General Information

Participants will sign up through their neighborhood association or by gathering some friends.Neighbors and team clean area around their homes, sidewalks, and surrounding areas with supplies provided by Solid Waste.Everything must be bagged and placed at the designated location(s) mentioned on your registration form - e.g. address, cross streets, specific area of park, etc.The designated location must be monitored either by a volunteer captain or member of the volunteer group.Items that will not be picked up are hazardous waste, liquids, oil, paint, cement, rock, brick, dirt, batteries, tires, and construction debris (which includes dirt/sand, sheet rock, roofing material, etc.).Team Registration & Supply Sign-Out

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

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

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

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

Organization: Solid Waste

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87107

Allow Groups: Teams only


Volunteer: Earth Day 2026 Welcome Booth Team

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

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

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

Organization: Earth Day Festival NM 2026

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

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

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

Organization: Earth Day Festival NM 2026

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87113

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Earth Day 2026 Speaker Support

Volunteers will be supporting our speakers with various needs.

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

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

Organization: Earth Day Festival NM 2026

Volunteers will be supporting our speakers with various needs.

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

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

Organization: Earth Day Festival NM 2026

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 87113

Allow Groups: Yes