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The goal of the Community Volunteer Program is to improve the quality of life for Glendale residents and volunteers through valuable public service projects. Make a difference with one of these opportunities through the community engagement division. Volunteer today!

  • Community builds
  • Glendale Serve Day
  • Rose pruning
  • MLK Day of Service
  • Adopt-a-street
  • Fruit gleaning
  • Make a Difference Day
  • Gardening days
  • Park & trail cleanups
  • Neighborhood beautification
  • Family Volunteer Day
  • And more!

For more information on getting involved, please call the Community Volunteer Program message line at 623-930-2663 or email communityengagement@glendaleaz.com.

Volunteer Opportunities

Glendale's 20th Annual Serve Day

Citywide
Saturday, February 14, 2026
9am-11am

The Community Programs Division is seeking teams of volunteers to participate in a citywide street clean-up with the goal of removing 5000 pounds of trash and debris from the streets of Glendale. Teams should be made up of 10-20 volunteers and will be assigned a one mile stretch of road to clean. Tools will be provided to complete the project (trash pickers, trash bags, gloves, safety vests and snacks). Team leads will be able to pick up the tools from our office (7677 W. Bethany Home Rd.) a few days before the event. Due to volunteers working close to the street, we ask that volunteers be at least 14 years old. We recommend wearing light colored clothing, closed toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Please register here for the event.

Glendale Elementary School District Food Distributions

Tuesdays and Wednesdays
GESD System of Care, 7677 W. Bethany Home Rd
Tuesdays (8am-10:30am), Wednesdays (7am-9am)

Every month, Glendale Elementary School District holds food distributions where they hand out 350+ food boxes to the community. The need for food boxes has increased steadily along with the need for volunteer support to get food to families effectively. There are two opportunities to help with each distribution; one day would be the packing of the food boxes and the following day would be handing the boxes out to the community. Below are the dates for the food distributions. 10-15 volunteers are needed for each volunteer opportunity. To register, please complete the Glendale Elementary School District Food Distribution Volunteer Form.

Tuesday Food Box Packing (8am-10:30am):
February 24
March 10

Wednesday Food Distribution to Families (7am-9am):
February 25
March 11
March 25
May 13

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