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 Community Partnerships Department.
Since the program was created, the City of Glendale has received more than $550,000 worth of improvements thanks to generous donations and volunteer hours from the community and about 10,000 volunteers. 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
Or fax your registration and volunteer pledge form to (623) 931-6433. Once you or your group registers with the city, you will be entered into a database and begin receiving a monthly e-newsletter, as well as periodic information on upcoming projects. 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
- 2007: National Youth Service Day
- National Join Hands Day
Other ways to get involved in your community:
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
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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