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One-Time Projects/Events
(for individuals and groups)
Looking to volunteer, but don't have the time to make a permanent
commitment? Listed below are one-day volunteer opportunities with the
City of Tempe. For more information and to sign up to help, contact
the City of Tempe Volunteer Office at 480-350-5190.
ONE TIME PROJECTS/EVENTS
FEBRUARY 2012
Annual Sweethearts Dance (25 volunteers)
Friday, February 17, 2 to 6 p.m. set-up
Volunteers are needed to help with set-up and decorating and then
another crew is needed to help run the dance, activities and games at
this dance for the whole family. Be a part of the fun!
Play Day in Tempe (20-25 volunteers)
Saturday, February 18, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
It's a day to celebrate the benefits of "play"! volunteers are needed to
help run a host of free activities including boating, tennis, sports and
more!
Tie-Dye Celebration (5 to 6 volunteers) --
filled
Thursday, February 23, 3 to 6:30 p.m.
Like to make a mess, I mean, like to express yourself creatively?
Volunteers are needed to help kids explore the world of tie-day!
Free Arts Friday! (10-12 volunteers) -- filled
Friday, February 24, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Help preschool kids explore the world of artistic expression through
arts and crafts, games and more! Volunteers are needed to staff
craft tables and run activities. Join the fun!
MARCH 2012
Library Shelf Cleaning Project (6 - 8 volunteers)
-- filled
Thursday, March 1, 6 to 8 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to clean and dust library shelves and
the books on the shelves while maintaining book order.
Winter Spelling Bee (2 to 3) -- filled
Wednesdays, March 2, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help check spelling papers and hand out candy
prizes at this fun, informal spelling bee for elementary school kids.
Library Shelf Cleaning Project (6 - 8 volunteers)
Saturday, March 3, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to clean and dust library shelves and
the books on the shelves while maintaining book order.
Tales From Double Butte Walking Tour (4 to 6 volunteers)
Sunday, March 4, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Volunteers will help greet and direct participants in this historical
tour of Tempe's Double Cemetery. Learn more about Tempe's famous
or infamous past residents.
Holiday Happenings/St. Patrick's Day (2 volunteers)
-- filled
Monday, March 5, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
There'll be wearing o'the green! Volunteers will work with children to
assist them with crafts and activities celebrating St. Patrick's Day.
Library Shelf Cleaning Project (6 - 8 volunteers)
Thursday, March 8, 6 to 8 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to clean and dust library shelves and
the books on the shelves while maintaining book order.
Friday Social Dance for Teens and Adults With Disabilities (2 to 3
volunteers)
Friday, March 9, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Help with set-up, collecting fees, talk and dance with participants and
help with clean-up after this monthly dance for special populations.
Library Shelf Cleaning Project (6 - 8 volunteers)
Saturday, March 10, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to clean and dust library shelves and
the books on the shelves while maintaining book order.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration for Kids (5 to 6 volunteers)
Thursday, March 15, 2 to 5 p.m.
There'll be no green beer or kissin' here, just good clean fun for
school-age kids! Volunteers are needed to help run craft activities and
games and to be part of the fun!
Dishwasher needed for Senior Luncheon (1 to 2 volunteers)
Thursday, March 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Those seniors are eating again! It's a special luncheon at the senior
center. Help is needed with preparations and clean-up.
Free Arts Friday!/Michaelangelo and Me (10-12 volunteers)
Friday, March 16, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Help preschool kids explore the world of artistic expression through
arts and crafts, games and more! Volunteers are needed to staff
craft tables and run activities. Join the fun!
Spring Break Hoops Clinic (8 to 12 volunteers)
Saturday, March 17, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon
The clinic continues! Volunteers are needed to teach kids a basketball
skill such as shooting, rebounding, etc., and then run them through
practice drills. Don't you want to play a role in creating a future
Michael Jordan?
Dishwasher needed for Senior Luncheon (1 to 2 volunteers)
Thursday, March 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Those seniors are partying again--it never ends! It's a special luncheon
at the senior center. Help is needed with preparations and clean-up.
Spring Break Hoops Clinic (8 to 12 volunteers)
Saturday, March 24, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon
Do ya love BB? then we need you! Volunteers are needed to teach kids a
basketball skill such as shooting, rebounding, etc., and then run them
through practice drills.
Library Shelf Cleaning Project (6 - 8 volunteers)
Thursday, March 22, 6 to 8 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to clean and dust library shelves and
the books on the shelves while maintaining book order.
Science Fair for Preschool Kids! (4 to 6 volunteers)
Friday, March 30, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Elementary school-age kids will be displaying their science projects
after a fun and exciting performance by Mad Science. volunteers are
needed to help run two craft projects, serve refreshments and help with
clean-up.
Recycling Outreach at the Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts (2 per
shift)
Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday, March 30, 31 and April 1, shifts between
10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help staff a City of Tempe information booth to
distribute information on Tempe's solid waste and recycling programs.
APRIL 2012
Holiday Happenings/Hippity Hop (2 volunteers)
Monday, April 2, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Rabbits, eggs and candy, oh my! Volunteers will work with children to
assist them with crafts and activities celebrating spring.
Adapted Recreation Karaoke Game Night (1 to 2 volunteers)
Friday, April 6, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
A volunteer or two are needed to help run the karaoke and Wii activities
for teens and adults with disabilities.
Community Egg Hunt (20 to 25 volunteers)
Saturday, April 7, 9 a.m. to 12 noon or 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Volunteers will help with set-up and decorating, run craft activity
booths, and help hide eggs at hunts separated by age group.
Free Arts Friday! Cartoons and Comics(10 to 12 volunteers)
Friday, April 13, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Help preschool kids explore the world of cartoons and comics through
arts and crafts, games and more! Volunteers are needed to staff
craft tables and run activities. Join the fun!
Fabulous Friday Dance (2 to 3 volunteers)
Friday, April 13, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Volunteers will help with set-up, decorating, collecting admission fees,
interacting with participants, and with clean-up and take-down at this
social dance for teens and adults with disabilities.
Dishwasher needed for Senior Luncheon (1 to 2 volunteers)
Thursday, April 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
They're still eating. It's a special luncheon at the senior center. Help
is needed with preparations and clean-up.
Wonderful World of Water/Arizona Centennial Celebration
Saturday, April 21 (details tbd)
Tempe Zero Waste Day Recycling Event (12 volunteers)
Saturday, April 21, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Help Tempe "go green" on this special day when residents can drop
off household products that are harmful to the landfill, used
electronics and paper for shredding. Residents can also pick up free
compost while at the event. Volunteers should be able to lift up to 25
lbs., bend and shovel compost.
Family Bingo Night (3 volunteers)
Saturday, April 21, 5 to 8 p.m.
Volunteers will help with set-up, check bingo numbers and help with take
down at this fun event for the whole family.
Arbor Day 5K Run (20 to 25 volunteers)
Friday, April 27, Time tbd
Volunteers are needed to help staff the registration desk, work at
water stations and along the race route as well as at the finish line at
this run to benefit Tempe's Trees program.
MAY 2012
Preschool Graduation (4 to 6 volunteers)
Thursday, May 3, 4 to 8 p.m.
Help our minis and their families celebrate the completion of this
first milestone in their lives. Volunteers will help decorate, lead
children to the stage to receive their "diplomas", help serve
refreshments and help with clean-up after the event.
Lego Challenge for Kids (1 to 2 volunteers)
Monday, May 7, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Help find a future architect or designer as kids compete with their
crazy Lego designs. Volunteers will help with set-up, interacting with
and encouraging kids, and handing out prizes at this fun, free event for
kids six to 12 years of age.
Spring Spelling Bee (2 to 3 volunteers)
Tuesday, May 8, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Volunteers will help grade spelling papers and hand out candy prizes at
this fun informal spelling bee for five to 14 year olds.
Fabulous Friday Dance (2 to 3 volunteers)
Friday, May 11, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Volunteers will help with set-up, decorating, collecting admission fees,
interacting with participants, and with clean-up and take-down at this
social dance for teens and adults with disabilities.
Centennial Celebration (4 to 5 volunteers)
Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, run craft activities related
to the performance and then help take down and clean-up.
Free Arts Friday! Make It for Mom(10-12 volunteers)
Friday, May 18, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Help preschool kids create fabulous hand-crafted gifts for Mothers' Day! Volunteers are needed to staff
craft tables and run activities. Join the fun!
JUNE 2012
Free Arts Friday! Make It for Dad (10-12 volunteers)
Friday, June 15, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Now it's dad's turn!
Help preschool kids create fabulous hand-crafted gifts for Fathers' Day! Volunteers are needed to staff
craft tables and run activities. Join the fun!
NOVEMBER 2012
America Recycles Day (30 volunteers)
Saturday, November 17, 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Help Tempe "go green" on this special day when residents can drop off
household products that are harmful to the landfill, used electronics
and paper for shredding. Residents can also pick up free compost while
at the event. Volunteers should be able to lift up to 25
lbs., bend and shovel compost.
Recycling Outreach at the Tempe Fall Festival of the Arts (2 per
shift)
Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday, November 30, December 1 & 2, shifts
between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help staff a City of Tempe information booth to
distribute information on Tempe's solid waste and recycling programs. |
