Volunteer Highlight: Naloxone Kit Volunteers

Sunday, August 31st, was International Overdose Awareness Day. Last year, city volunteers made over 13,840 naloxone kits in support of the Office of Public Health’s Naloxone Program, and each of those naloxone kits was made available for free to the community. We want to share a special thank you to all our volunteers who have supported this important initiative.

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Here are a few community resources available for mental health:

City of Phoenix Office of Public Health - Mental Health Matters Flyer (PDF)

Arizona Project AWARE Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2025 Campaign & Resources

S'edav Va'aki Museum Teen Volunteer Program: Apply By 9/26!

Interested in gaining professional development, fulfilling volunteer requirements, and building your resume within a museum setting? Do you want to have fun and help teach about the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People?

Volunteer with the S’edav Va’aki Museum! Interested students can apply by visiting the following link: Teen Volunteer Program Application and emailing Amereece and Marc-Pierre at SVMvolunteers@phoenix.gov to request more information. Applications are due by Friday, September 26, 2025. 

Volunteers Needed: Sunnyslope Community Center Trunk or Treat

Volunteers are needed for the Sunnyslope Community Center's annual Back to School event! Volunteers will assist with set-up, passing out backpacks and school supplies, face paint, and line control for an event with 800 attendees!

The event is Saturday, October 18th and will run from 5 PM to 7 PM. Volunteers will be needed from 3 PM to 8 PM. Volunteers can sign up for one or both shifts. 

To register for the event, please sign up as a Special Events Volunteer: Opportunity Details and register on the sign-up: Sunnyslope Community Center Trunk or Treat Sign Up

Become a Water Wrangler: Recruiting Open Through 9/30!

The Phoenix Water Wrangler Volunteer Program mobilizes community members to promote efficient and responsible water use in the City of Phoenix. These volunteers represent a unified group of informed citizens and water conservation changemakers trained in community engagement, informal education, and solution-oriented assistance. Wranglers serve Phoenix residents and communities at local events, workshops, and classes under the Water Conservation Office, leading the charge for a Culture of Conservation. 

Interested in learning more and joining our round-up of Water Wranglers? Recruitment will be open until September 30, 2025. Visit our website for more information on the program and recruitment sign-up instructions: Volunteer with Water Services | City of Phoenix

City of Phoenix: Our City, Our Climate 2025 Youth Art & Writing Contest Entries Due 9/30!

Students grades 6 through 12 are invited to share their vision for a climate-resilient Phoenix through writing or visual art in this creative contest. Winners will meet the Mayor and be featured in the Climate Action Plan!

The contest deadline is Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Visit phoenix.gov/oep/climate/youth for more information.

Local First Arizona: Arizona Fall Festival Volunteers Needed! 

Be part of the crew that makes Arizona’s biggest celebration of local happen! Whether you’re greeting guests, slinging beverage tickets or keeping the park sparkling green, you’ll be in the middle of the action — helping thousands of neighbors discover, taste and fall in love with all things local.

Held each November, the Arizona Fall Festival is the ultimate gathering of locals and businesses from across the state, making it the largest certified local event around. This free, family-friendly and dog-friendly festival showcases everything we love about Arizona.

Local First Arizona is looking for over 100 volunteers for various shifts throughout the day. Come by yourself or bring your team, colleagues, family, and friends (no maximum group size)!

Please visit https://localfirstaz.com/fall-festival-volunteers for more information about shifts and volunteer roles.

Email Gina at volunteer@localfirstaz.com with any questions you may have!

Join a Vibrant and Enthusiastic Volunteer Team: Volunteer Ushers!

Are you ready to be part of something truly special?

We're on the lookout for dynamic individuals who radiate positivity, exude high energy, and have a heart for community service to join our team of volunteer theater ushers. If you're passionate about the performing arts and eager to make a difference, we want you!

We rely on our ushers to embody courtesy, friendliness, and expertise, enhancing the overall enjoyment of our patrons and contributing to the thriving arts scene in Phoenix.

Ready to embark on this thrilling journey with us? For inquiries or to kick-start your volunteer experience, reach out to us at pcc.volunteer@phoenix.gov