Be A Neighborhood Services Volunteer

Short-Term Opportunities

Survey Volunteer

Volunteers, working in teams of two, will canvass neighborhoods to help Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator conduct door-to-door surveys of residents to gather input on issues facing their community.

 
Interested Individuals, please submit a Volunteer Interest Form

Saturday Sign Sweep

Volunteers, working in teams of two will help Code Compliance Officers rid area right of ways of Nuisance signs.

Interested Individuals, please submit a Volunteer Interest Form

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

The VITA program offers free tax help to low to moderate income community members who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Volunteers receive training to help prepare basic tax returns. Last year volunteers returned more than $1 million, directly to more than 892 low-income individuals and their families. Because of this service, they are able to send a child to college, get a better job, repair their home and save money for their future. VITA sites are located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls and other convenient locations. Most locations also offer free electronic filing. There are several different job functions within the VITA program, Tax Preparers, Greeters, Site Coordinators. Read More

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Volunteers are needed to assist Mesa residents who, due to limited financial resources and/or physical limitations, are experiencing difficulties maintaining the condition of their home, yard, or adjacent alley. Past projects have included painting the exterior of homes, yard maintenance, and debris removal. Mesa residents, who have a sincere and bona fide need for service, can request one-time assistance through the special project program.

Park Clean Up

Parks includes first come first serve ramadas, playground equipment,
lighted basketball court, picnic tables, & barbeques.   A park is essential for recreation and quality of life for surrounding residents.  All parks play and important role in defining our city, our communities, and the individuals who live here.  The benefits to parks are endless, which is why it is important to keep them maintained.  Parks are always in need of a little “TLC”, which will include cleaning playground equipment, raking sand, picking up trash, giving a fresh coat of paint to BBQ grills, electrical boxes, ramadas, trashcans and benches.

Alley Clean Up

Clean alleys is a deterrent to crime, addresses public health, increases esthetic value, and provides easy access to rear of property for emergency vehicles.  Some alleys require just a few trimmings and some trash removal, others are a bit larger project with graffiti removal and perhaps landscape. 

Cemetery Clean Up

Established in 1891, the Mesa Cemetery has served our community with dedication and distinction for the past century. We have earned a reputation for well-kept grounds, helpful and understanding staff, and affordable services.  The Cemetery is managed with a sincere concern for the public interest and great respect for human dignity.  The project will consist of brushing headstones, cleaning vases, arranging flowers and picking up any trash or debris.   

Office Support

Administrative and project support volunteers assist with program development and maintenance, paid and volunteer staff support, customer service, answering phones and a variety of exciting assignments. More than just typing and filing, Neighborhood Services Department office and clerical positions are a great way to gain marketable career skills while being the “glue” that holds our internal systems together.

Translator/Interpreter

Translate fliers, newsletters and articles from English into Spanish.

If none of the above opportunities match your interests, read about other City of Mesa Volunteer Opportunities