September/October 2019

See all available  

Operation Gratitiude
Operation Gratitiude

Operation Gratitude Letter Writing Campaign 
In Honor of 9/11 Day of Service and Rememberance

In memory of 9/11 fallen heroes, the City of Mesa is hosting an Operation Gratitude letter writing campaign.  Between now and September 11th, you are encouraged to write a letter or card to a first responder (Fire, Police, Paramedic), deployed troop, new recruit, or Veteran.  All deserve to be thanked for their commitment and bravery!  You can get letter writing tips at

You can drop off cards or letters at the Operation Gratitude Box at 20 E Main St in the Mesa City Plaza lobby or mail to: PO Box 1466 Mesa, AZ 85211 c/o Volunteer Programs Operation Gratitude.  They should be delivered or postmarked by 9/11/19.

Questions? Email volunteer@mesaaz.gov 
Community Engagement Academy
Police Department
Saturday, September 21, 2019
All Day Event

This one-day experience allows interested participants the opportunity to learn about police operations and obtain a personal view of what a day in the life of a police officer in your neighborhood is like.

Community members will participate in training, discussions, and presentations regarding Mesa Police Department policies, practices and procedures.  Community leaders are encouraged to attend!

Deadline for applications is Friday, September 6th!
Police Dept Logo

To find out more info and to sign-up to volunteer, please visit:


For questions contact:
Kylie Clore, Police Volunteer Coordinator

 
Connector Volunteer Team
Mesa Fire and Medical
Applications accepted from
8/26/19 to 9/21/19

The Mesa Fire and Medical Department will be accepting applications for the Connector Volunteer Team.

Established in 1998, the Connector program is a fire department based, customer service focused program providing service and support internally to Mesa Fire and Medical Department and externally through service, support and education with our Community Outreach Programs.  The Connector Program requires a one-year commitment with the ability to volunteer for 15 hours per month.  Connectors respond to customer home visits and some 911 calls.

To learn more about what the Connectors do and what the program requirements are 




To learn more about what the Connectors do and what the program requirements are, please visit 
or
2019 Love Your City
Volunteer Recruitment Fair
Citywide Event
Thursday, September 26, 2019
4:30PM - 6:00PM

Join the departments of the City of Mesa for a Volunteer Recruitment Fair! Come learn about all the different opportunities to get involved in your community by talking to representatives from Mesa Fire, PD, Arizona Museum of Natural History, Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities, Mesa Arts Center, Mesa Library, and Community Services.

This Recruitment Fair is a part of the kick-off to our annual day of service, Love Your City.  Love Your City brings hundreds of Mesa volunteers together in the spirit of service and collaboration in order to improve our community.

Visitors to the fair will also enjoy a volunteer craft, giveaways, raffles, volunteer resource bags, and more!
 


Date: Thursday, September 26, 2019

Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Where: Mesa Arts Center Alliance Pavilion (Outdoor stage on the southeast corner of Main and Center)
1 E Main St

For questions contact:

 
Deliver Little Library Book Care Packages
Love Your City Service Day
Saturday, September 28, 2019
8:00AM - 11:00AM

As part of the City of Mesa's Love Your City service event, volunteers are needed to deliver boxes of books to residents who have Free Little Libraries installed on their properties.  These care packages include books of all types and handmade bookmarks.  Volunteers will be given a list of addresses to deliver boxes to.

Love Your City brings hundreds of Mesa volunteers together in the spirit of service and collaboration in order to improve our community.


To find out more info and to sign-up to volunteer, please visit:

For questions, please email:

 
Smoke Alarm Safety Walk
Mesa Fire And Medical
Saturday, October 26, 2019
8:15AM - 12PM

Volunteers are needed to complete smoke alarm safety walks of homes surrounding Adams Elementary school on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 8:15am to 12pm.  Volunteers will be given a brief training session prior to the walk explaining how to install smoke alarms and educate residents on fire escape plans.

**Volunteers will be required to walk.  Closed toed shoes must be worn.  Must be 18 years or older to volunteer.




To find out more info and to sign-up to volunteer, please visit:


For questions contact:
Nanette Rodriguez

 
Arizona Museum of Natural History Volunteer Opportunities
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE!

The Arizona Museum of Natural History has a variety of on-going volunteer opportunities.  These include Gallery Interpreters, Exploration Station Facilitators, Courtyard Guides, and Mesa Grande Interpretive Guides.  There are tons of benefits to volunteering the AzMNH including:
  • Membership in the AzMNH Foundation Organization
  • Free admission to the Arizona Museum of Natural History
  • 15% discount on anything purchased in the Museum Store
  • Invitations to opening receptions, continuing education programs, and evening public programs
Learn more here!

For more information, or to sign-up to volunteer, contact TJ Gaudelli at 

  Bethany Freeland
Community Engagement Office
480-644-5432
 
www.mesaaz.gov/volunteer