Neighborhood Partnership Office - Volunteer!
Community Volunteer Program
The goal of the Community Volunteer Program is to improve the quality of life for Glendale residents and volunteers through valuable public service projects.
The Glendale City Council created this fantastic program as a one-year pilot project in 1998. The reason for starting such a program was simple—involving Glendale residents and community groups in volunteer service projects develops a healthier, more livable city!
The program is now an ongoing city service in the Neighborhood Partnership Office, which gives volunteers a sense of pride by contributing to improvements in the community. In the ten years since the program was created, Glendale has benefited greatly from these projects. Since 1998, more than 18,500 volunteers have contributed nearly 71,000 volunteer hours, which are valued at more than $805,000.
Community volunteer projects are designed for large groups of volunteers. The average size of a group is about 25. So gather your friends, relatives or co-workers and become involved in the community. Individual volunteers are welcome to contact the office about volunteer opportunities and join a group of volunteers to help out in the community.
We do not assist those who must complete court-ordered community service. Contact the Parks & Recreation department at 623-930-2691 for assistance with court-ordered community service.
 4th Annual Serve Day on Feb. 21 a success-Thanks to community volunteers
A big THANK YOU to all of the team leaders and volunteers who helped out with Saturday’s “Serve Day” event; due to your assistance and dedication, we had a very successful event again this year. Nearly 600 volunteers from Community Church of Joy, Vineyard Church, Peace Lutheran, Christ’s Church of the Valley, Target, MYAC and various neighborhood groups participated in this year’s Serve Day event! THANK YOU again for all your help. Click here for online photo gallery.
A variety of projects were completed on Saturday, Feb. 21 including:
- painted four homes in East Catlin Court
- picked 6,000 pounds of fruit at Sahuaro Ranch Park that was donated to St. Mary’s Food Bank
- helped out with the Book Sale at the Main Library and helped organize items at the Foothills Library
- filled 130 bags of trash along Thunderbird Paseo and Skunk Creek Park
- delivered lunch to 25 needy families in Glendale
- painted the wall at Sierra Verde Park
- painted the wall along 83rd Avenue from Missouri to Georgia
- visited with seniors at Glencroft Retirement Community
Get Involved!
Whether you’re an individual or a member of a group, the first step in getting involved with city volunteer projects is to register with Glendale’s Community Volunteer Program. In order to register, fill out a Registration Form and a Volunteer Pledge Form and mail it to:
- Community Volunteer Program
Sine Municipal Building
6829 N. 58th Dr., Suite 100
Glendale, AZ 85301
- Fax: (623) 931-6433
- Email: awilkie@glendaleaz.com
Once you or your group registers with the city, you will be entered into a database and begin receiving a quarterly Volunteer E-Newsletter of upcoming volunteer projects.
Volunteer Events
The City of Glendale Community Volunteer Program is excited to share with you the Summer 2009 Volunteer E-Newsletter. This newsletter includes upcoming volunteer opportunities and other exciting news. If you are interested in discovering different ways to make an impact in the community you live in, sign up for any of the following community service projects. All tools and supplies will be furnished by the City of Glendale unless otherwise specified. You and your volunteer group bring the people power!
United We Serve
Date: September 11 – 13
Time: Various
Location: Various
In partnership with the cities of Glendale, Phoenix, and Mesa and Rebuilding Together, HandsOn Greater Phoenix is organizing a new weekend of service to commemorate the 8th anniversary of September 11, 2001. As the official end to President Obama’s nationwide service initiative, “United We Serve,” this weekend will provide high-quality, meaningful service opportunities at a variety of sites in the Valley with a special focus on supporting the men and women who have made a commitment to serve our community and our country. More information on specific projects can be found at www.handsonphoenix.com Sign up today! For more information, contact Chris Helmuth at chris@handsonphoenix.org or call 602-973-2212 x 231.
ThunderCares Days
Date: September 19
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Sunset Palms Park, 54th Avenue & Sweetwater
Students from the Thunderbird School of Global Management are partnering with the City of Glendale Community Volunteer Program and the residents of the Thunderbird Palms neighborhood to participate in their annual ThunderCares Day on Saturday, September 19. Volunteers will be painting house numbers on the curbs in the neighborhood. This project will help emergency personnel locate homes more quickly during an emergency. If you’d like to join the volunteers, contact the City of Glendale Community Volunteer Program at awilkie@glendaleaz.com or call 623-930-2915.
Rock & Roll Paint-a-Thon
Date: October 24
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Various
Mark your calendars to volunteer for this year’s Rock & Roll Paint-a-Thon on Saturday, October 24 from approximately 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Paint-a-Thon is a community-based effort designed to paint the homes of homeowners with limited financial resources who are 60 years of age or older and/or have a permanent disability, and are unable to do the work themselves. The paint project utilizes the support of many community organizations and most importantly, the time and effort contributed by many kind-hearted volunteers. Teams of volunteers are recruited from families, businesses, churches, schools, social service and civic groups. All volunteers must be at least 14-years old and those under 18 must have a signed parental permission form. Ideally, each team should consist of 15-25 volunteers. Individual volunteers are also needed to help run the program, deliver extra supplies, take pictures, etc. Rebuilding Together provides paint for the home, limited paint supplies and recommendations for additional items that volunteers may find useful. Volunteers will also receive t-shirts for each team (up to 25). To volunteer or for additional information and a registration form, please call Rebuilding Together at 480.774.0237 or visit their website at www.rebuildingtogetherphx.org
GlendOberfest at Sahuaro Ranch Park
Date: October 31
Time: Two shifts available, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. & 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Sahuaro Ranch Park, 59th Avenue & Mountain View
Join the fun at the annual GlendOberfest event at Sahuaro Ranch Park! This event features carnival-style games, on-site trick or treating, “Hallowympics” parade, EggHaunt, and the “Sinister Sinema” haunted barnyard. Volunteers are needed to help with set-up from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and running event activities and clean up from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. To learn more or volunteer, contact Krystal Olson at klolson@glendaleaz.com or call 623-930-2038.
National Family Volunteer Day
Date: November 21
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: TBD
National Family Volunteer Day is designed to show the benefits of families working together, to introduce community service, and to encourage those who have not yet made the commitment to volunteer as a family. National Family Volunteer Day is held the Saturday before Thanksgiving and kicks off National Family Week. This is a great opportunity for families to come together. Volunteering as a family provides quality time, strengthens communication, and provides opportunities for family members to be role models, while making significant contributions to their communities. More details on this project will be coming soon. To volunteer, contact the City of Glendale Community Volunteer Program at awilkie@glendaleaz.com or call 623-930-2915.
About the Program
What happens at the site: Glendale’s community volunteer coordinator attends all volunteer projects (unless otherwise specified). The necessary tools and supplies will be provided at the site, a brief overview of the project will be conducted, instructions given on the work to be performed, safety precautions covered and the project supervised. Any on-site questions or concerns should be directed to the coordinator.
All volunteers need to sign-in on a designated log sheet and turn in their “Volunteer Pledge” form (a small claims liability waiver). Volunteers under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the waiver form and be accompanied by an adult, one adult per ten youth. Volunteers over 18 years of age who register as an individual (not as a member of a registered group) may be required to be fingerprinted prior to working on any volunteer projects.
Program benefits
Glendale's Community Volunteer Program is valuable to the entire city for many reasons. For instance, the program provides volunteer opportunities for interested citizens, community groups and other organizations; engages residents and others to take responsibility for enhancing the quality of life in their city; assists residents (who qualify) and local non-profit agencies with certain types of public improvement projects; offers free advice and tools to neighborhoods.
When schools, neighborhoods and dedicated individuals work together, it benefits the entire community. Glendale’s goal is to involve volunteer groups that represent a variety of community organizations, from civic and youth groups to businesses and the faith based community.
The Community Volunteer Program wants to make it easy for people to learn about volunteering and community service projects. To join the 350-plus organizations and individuals already registered and learn of upcoming opportunities, contact us today. Call (623) 930-2915.
Assisting citizens and neighborhoods
Glendale residents that have special needs can request one-time assistance through the city’s Community Volunteer Program. The program focuses on helping individuals who have a sincere and bona fide need for service. This includes individuals who are unable to perform the work themselves.
If you answer “yes” to two or more of the following questions, you may qualify for free volunteer services through this program:
- Are you a Glendale resident?
- Are you currently experiencing financial challenges?
- Are family members or neighbors unable to assist you?
- Do you have physical limitations that affect your ability to do the work yourself?
Projects typically not recommended for service include:
- Those that do not benefit the overall community or show a public benefit
- Projects that do not demonstrate sufficient or sincere need
- Those who have received assistance from the program in the past
The program is not able to accommodate skilled labor such as plumbing, roofing or electric work. If you qualify and would like to request volunteer services, please contact Community Volunteer Program at (623) 930-2915 or e-mail us at communityvolunteers@glendaleaz.com.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
There are several other volunteer opportunities through this program to become involved in larger Valley-, state- and nation-wide projects throughout the year. These include, but are not limited to:
- Serve-A-Thon
- National Volunteer Week
- Earth day
- National Youth Service Day
- National Join Hands Day
Other ways to get involved in your community:
News
'3rd Annual Serve Day in Glendale a Success Thanks to Volunteers
Serve Day is a faith-based, community-oriented event organized by the Community Church of Joy and several other local Glendale churches, who encourages their members to participate. This year’s Serve Day was on Saturday, Feb. 23 and was a huge success. All activities were coordinated by the Neighborhood Services Coordinator Angie Wilkie who manages the city’s Community Volunteer Program. Read more
Glendale Residents Benefit From New Home Improvement Program From Habitat And M&I Bank
Glendale residents in the Heart of Glendale neighborhood benefited from minor home repairs, exterior house painting, yard clean-up and landscaping thanks to the launch of a new program called “A Brush with Kindness.” Read more
Neighborhood Tool Shed
Want to improve your neighborhood but are short on equipment or cash? The Community Volunteer Program can help.
Registered neighborhood and volunteer groups can check out tools for a particular project they’re coordinating on their own. Expert advice and project consulting may be available, as well.
The group will be responsible for returning all tools in the condition they were checked out. Tools are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. In addition, a limited amount of funding is available to cover items such as dumpsters, equipment rental or trash removal for projects that qualify.
Available equipment:
- Painting supplies
- Lawnmowers
- Weed whackers
- Wheelbarrows
- Trash pickers and bags
- Rakes
- Shovels
- Pruners
- Shears
- More
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