Looking to volunteer, but don't have the time to make a permanent commitment? Listed below are one-day volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups with the City of Tempe. All volunteers must register with the Volunteer Coordinator at 480-350-5190 before participating.
Check back from time to time as activities may be added, reopen or close. You can also request to be placed on the wait list for "filled" activities.
CALENDAR OF ONE-TIME ACTIVITIES
MAY 2013
Fabulous Friday Dance (1-2 volunteers) -- filled
Friday, May 10, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help set-up, possibly take admission fees, prepare and serve refreshments, and help with take-down after the event. Volunteers are encouraged to interact and even dance with participants at this fun dance for teens and adults with special needs.
Free Arts Friday/Dr. Seuss (10 to 12 volunteers) -- OPEN
Friday, May 17, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Get your Seuss on! Volunteers are needed to help run craft and other activities, serve refreshments and help clean-up at this fun free event for preschool age kids!
Quarterly Ceramics Studio Cleaning (4-5 volunteers) -- OPEN
Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Spring classes are over and it's time to get the studio in shape for summer programs! Volunteers will clean and organize the studio and equipment.
JUNE 2013
Summer Happenings/Father's Day (1 to 2 volunteers) --filled
Monday, June 10, 3 to 5 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to work with children and their Father's Day craft projects, as well as assist with set-up and clean-up.
Fabulous Friday Dance (1-2 volunteers) -- OPEN
Friday, June 14, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help set-up, possibly take admission fees, prepare and serve refreshments, and help with take-down after the event. Volunteers are encouraged to interact and even dance with participants at this fun dance for teens and adults with special needs.
Wild Wednesdays at the Museum (2-3 volunteers) -- OPEN
Wednesday, June 19, 9:45 a.m. or 12:15 to 3 p.m.
It's a special day at the museum full of fund activities and crafts for visitors. Be part of the fun and help run the activities.
Wild Wednesdays at the Museum (2-3 volunteers) -- OPEN
Wednesday, June 26, 9:45 a.m. or 12:15 to 3 p.m.
It's a special day at the museum full of fund activities and crafts for visitors. Be part of the fun and help run the activities.
JULY 2013
Summer Happenings/Independence Day (1 to 2 volunteers) -- OPEN
Monday, July 1, 3 to 5 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to work with children and their Fourth of July craft projects, as well as assist with set-up and clean-up.
Fabulous Friday Dance (1-2 volunteers) -- OPEN
Friday, July 12, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help set-up, possibly take admission fees, prepare and serve refreshments, and help with take-down after the event. Volunteers are encouraged to interact and even dance with participants at this fun dance for teens and adults with special needs.
Summer Happenings/Independence Day (1 to 2 volunteers) -- OPEN
Monday, July 22, 3 to 5 p.m.
Forget the crafts! Today it's bingo! Volunteers will call and check bingo numbers and assist with set-up and clean-up.
Puttin' on the Kidz! Carnival (10-15/25-30 volunteers)
Thursday, July 25, 2:30-5:30 p.m. or 5 to 9 p.m.
Summer camp is over and it's time to celebrate with a fun carnival for the whole family! The first shift of volunteers will help decorate and hang student artwork. The second shift will run the carnival games. If you would like to be part of some summertime fun indoors give us a call!
Back to School Celebration -- (15 volunteers) -- OPEN
Tuesday, July 30, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to run games and activities, serve ice cream, help with set-up and clean-up at this fun kick-off to the upcoming school year.
AUGUST 2013
Fabulous Friday Dance (1-2 volunteers) -- OPEN
Friday, August 9, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help set-up, possibly take admission fees, prepare and serve refreshments, and help with take-down after the event. Volunteers are encouraged to interact and even dance with participants at this fun dance for teens and adults with special needs.
Free Arts Friday/Ridin' the Railroad(10 to 12 volunteers) -- OPEN
Friday, August 16, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Volunteers are needed to help run craft and other activities, serve refreshments and help clean-up at this fun free event with a railroadin' theme for preschool age kids!
SEPTEMBER 2013
Free Arts Friday/Day at the Dude Ranch (10 to 12 volunteers) -- OPEN
Friday, September 20, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Get your Seuss on! Volunteers are needed to help run craft and other activities, serve refreshments and help clean-up at this fun free event for preschool age kids!
OCTOBER 2013
Free Arts Friday/A Pirate's Paradise (10 to 12 volunteers) -- OPEN
Friday, oCTOBER 18, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Get your Seuss on! Volunteers are needed to help run craft and other activities, serve refreshments and help clean-up at this fun free event for preschool age kids!
*See also Group Projects/Special Events List.
For more information, an application or to schedule an interview,
call the city’s volunteer office at 480-350-5190.
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