City of Mesa Volunteer Opportunities- Jan/Feb 2021

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Volunteer Opportunities

City of Mesa

Jan/Feb 2021

Why should you consider volunteering?

Consider sharing your most precious gift with your neighbors- your time. The City of Mesa offers many opportunities for residents to help build a better Mesa. Volunteers are needed in our art center, libraries, museums, neighborhoods, parks, police and fire departments, and many other areas. You can click the button above to view our searchable volunteer website that will make it even easier for you to find opportunities to help your city. Here are some great reasons to start volunteering:

Because of your sense of commitment and pride for the community
To give back to the community
To accomplish work that is important in the community
Recognition
Receive on-the-job training
Develop skills in a municipal environment
Networking opportunities
Because you believe in the cause
Explore your strengths and use your skills and experiences to help others
You'd like to make a difference by joining one of our many Boards and Committees. To learn more about each Board and Committee and to submit your application: City Boards and Committees

The City of Mesa provides a quality of work environment where volunteers are valued and respected for the role they play in contributing their time and talents.

Mesa Little Library Raffle- 1/5 through 1/19

We're excited to support Mesa Little Libraries through the Love Your City Little Library raffle! These colorful libraries were painted by volunteers during our Love Your City service day and are ready to become a part of your Mesa community. Six winners will be picked, one per each City Council District. Little Libraries bring the joy of reading to communities all across the nation and encourage neighbors to meet and converse (socially distanced, of course). To submit a form and learn more, please visit the link below.

Mesa Little Library Raffle Form

23rd Annual Virtual MLK Jr. Day Parade- 1/18/21

Each year, the City of Mesa, East Valley Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee along with the greater community come together to honor and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a parade and festival. While COVID-19 has certainly presented us with challenges for in-person events, it will not deter us from celebrating on Monday, January 18, 2021.

In keeping with health guidelines for the pandemic we will not be hosting an in-person parade and festival in 2021. However, in the spirit of adjustments for a purpose, we will be conducting a virtual celebration including the 23rd Annual Virtual Parade. Entries will be compiled into a virtual parade and will be ready to view on the web and social media on Monday, 1/18.

“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal’.” -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Watch The Parade On 1/18/21 Here!

Virtual Neighborhood Meeting- 1/21/21

Want to receive helpful updates on neighborhood resource and programs? Join us for a virtual neighborhood meeting! Discuss ways to reengage your neighborhood using virtual platforms, get neighborhood project ideas, and learn about volunteering opportunities with the City of Mesa, including the upcoming Valentines for Homebound Seniors program.

All are welcome! Register to attend here.

Valentines For Homebound Seniors- 1/21/21 - 2/8/21

Messages of love and friendship can brighten someone's day, especially when written on a red paper heart! Pick up valentine Take and Make kits at all Mesa library locations between 1/21/21 and 2/6/21 to create your own unique valentines for Mesa homebound seniors and then drop them off at designated locations no later than 2/8/21. Or use your own supplies and drop the valentines at the below drop locations in the book drops. We ask that you please place valentines in ziploc bags before placing them in the book drops. Book drops are available 24/7.

Drop Valentines At The Following Locations 1/21 - 2/6:

Main Library 24hr Book Drop (64 E 1st St)

Dobson Ranch Library 24hr Book Drop (2425 S Dobson Rd)

Red Mountain Library 2nd Book Drop (635 N Power Rd)

Community Services Department Front Drop Box (200 S. Center St Building #1)

More Information On Mesa Public Library's Valentines For Homebound Seniors

Annual Revitalize The Rose Garden Pruning Event

Each year in winter, the Mesa Community College Rose Garden undergoes a large-scale pruning event to promote a burst of spring rosebuds. Due to COVID restrictions, the Rose Garden pruning will take place in smaller groups over each Saturday in January and February 2021. No prior experience is needed. Instruction will be given prior to the start of each project.

Revitalize The Rose Garden Pruning Project Sign-Up Form

Aster Aging Neighbors Program- Volunteers Needed

Aster Aging is a Mesa based organization that seeks to empower East Valley seniors and their families to remain independent and engaged in the community. Volunteers are needed to assist with the Neighbors program. The Neighbors Program assists seniors with shopping, prescription pick-ups, companion visits and calls, and medical appointment transportation. Volunteers will need to complete a fingerprinting and background check

Aster Aging Volunteer Interest Application

City of Mesa Community Engagement Division

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