One-Day 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 DAY PROJECTS/EVENTS

NOVEMBER 2009

Friday Dance (2-3 volunteers) -- filled
Friday, November 13, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, join in the fun and interact with participants, and then help with clean up at this dance for mentally and physically disabled teens and adults.

America Recycles Day (4 volunteers) - filled
Saturday, November 14, 7 a.m. to 12 noon
Volunteers are needed to load and unload heavy boxes of materials dropped off for recycling.

Thanksgiving Luncheon for Seniors (2-3 volunteers)
Friday, November 20, 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help set-up, decorate, serve lunch and assist with clean up at this fun event for senior citizens.

DECEMBER 2009

Holiday Decorating at the Petersen House Museum (3-4 volunteers)
Monday through Thursday, November 30-December 3, days
Need a boost to get in the holiday spirit? Come help decorate an 1892 farmhouse for a Danish Christmas celebration. Volunteers will help move furniture, assemble Christmas trees, decorate the trees and the House for a month-long celebration.
 

Holiday Tea Party for Seniors (6-8 volunteers)
Friday, December 4, 12 noon to 3 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help set-up, decorate, serve food and assist with clean up at this fun holiday event for senior citizens.

Petersen House Danish Christmas Celebration (3-4 volunteers) -- filled
Sunday, December 6, 12 noon to 3 p.m.

The historic Petersen House is decorated for the holidays in the tradition of its former occupants! Volunteers will greet visitors to the Petersen House, serve refreshments, monitor crowd levels and help as needed.

Winter Wonderland (30+ volunteers)
Friday, December 11, 2 or 3 to 4 pm for set-up, 3:30 to 7 pm carnival
Volunteers are needed to help decorate and/or run carnival games and activities at this holiday event for the community.

Friday Dance (2-3 volunteers) -- filled
Friday, December 11, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, join in the fun and interact with participants, and then help with clean up at this dance for mentally and physically disabled teens and adults.

Petersen House Danish Christmas Celebration (3-4 volunteers)
Sunday, December 13, 12 noon to 3 p.m.

The historic Petersen House is decorated for the holidays in the tradition of its former occupants! Volunteers will greet visitors to the Petersen House, serve refreshments, monitor crowd levels and help as needed.

Tree of Lights Reception (4 volunteers)
Sunday, December 13, 2:30 to 5:30 pm

The Tree of Lights program is a fundraiser for the Tempe History Museum. Lights and ornaments are purchased to honor or memorialize someone. Donors are recognized at this reception and receive their recognition ornament. Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve refreshments and to retrieve ornaments from the trees.

Library Book Move
Monday, December 14 through Sunday, 20, anytime during library hours

The newly renovated children's library is almost ready!! The walls are painted, the carpet is in, but the books need to be put back in place! If you have some time to spare, the library can sure use your help during this week!

Holiday Luncheon for Seniors (2-3 volunteers)
Friday, December 18, 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help set-up, decorate, serve lunch and assist with clean up at this fun event for senior citizens.

Petersen House Danish Christmas Celebration (3-4 volunteers)
Sunday, December 20, 12 noon to 3 p.m.

The historic Petersen House is decorated for the holidays in the tradition of its former occupants! Volunteers will greet visitors to the Petersen House, serve refreshments, monitor crowd levels and help as needed.

Swim with Santa at the Wave Pool! (6-9 volunteers)
Saturday, December 26, 12 noon -  
4 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help set-up, run craft activities and games around the indoor wave pool at this post-Christmas event!

Swim with Santa at the Wave Pool! (6-9 volunteers)
Sunday, December 27, 12 noon -  
4 p.m.

Santa's back for more fun! Volunteers are needed to help set-up, run craft activities and games around the indoor wave pool at this post-Christmas event!

 
 

 

*See also Short-term Volunteer Opportunities and 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.