Interested in volunteering for Police, Fire, Parks and Recreation or the Town? 

Check out our  Town Volunteer Activities  page to learn about opportunities in each of these departments. Once you find your interest, make sure to fill out an application in Better Impact to get started! 

Featured Needs: 

Riparian After Dark - Volunteers are needed each evening from 4:30p - 9:00pm, Friday December 13th through Sunday Dec. 22nd.  Volunteers under 18 are welcome to assist with proper waiver.  Apply as a volunteer through Parks and Recreation 

Cookies and Crafts with the Clauses - Volunteers 15+ are needed on Saturday December 14th from 9a-1p and/or 1-4p.  Volunteers will be helping kids ages 6-13 years in the 10am-12pm session with crafts and they will be helping Adaptive participants ages 21+ with crafts. Apply as a volunteer through Parks and Recreation 

Holiday Season of Giving 

There are many opportunities to make the holiday season special for families, kids, teens, seniors and even our furry friends!

Community School-Aged Children

• Blue Line of Love Holiday Drive by Gilbert Police Department - Dates of collection are November 18-December 13. Special Drop Off Date -Tuesday December 10th from 4p-7p during GPD’s Photos with Santa event.
• Fire Truck Rides and Pictures with Santa by Gilbert Fire and Rescue -December 7^th at the Market Street Walmart from 9a – 11am. More Info
• Toys 4 Tots Adult Softball Tournaments hosted by Gilbert Parks and Rescue Department on December 14 & 15, 2024 at Freestone Park. Men’s, Women’s & Co-Ed Softball. Register to play or stop by and drop off a toy!   

Families

• Operation Santa in partnership with AZCEND. More Info

Seniors

• Adopt A Senior – fulfill a senior wish list by November 25^th. In partnership with the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, Gilbert Senior Center & Page Commons. Contact emma@gilbertchamber.com to request a wish list
• Alma Riedel Holiday Donation Drive to help create goody bags for income challenged seniors at the festive holiday party.  In partnership with the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, Gilbert Senior Center & Page Commons. Due December 5^th.  More Info
• Holiday Helpers, in partnership with Aster Aging. More Info

Teens/Foster Care Children

• Holiday Gift Drive- in partnership with AASK. Donate by Dec. 13. More Info.
• Joyful Hearts Holiday Gift Drive – in partnership with AFFCF.  Donate by Dec. 6.  More info
• Fill a Stocking for a teen in partnership with Cultivate Goodness. More Info

Non-Profits

• "Light the World" Giving Machines to benefit local non-profits Save the Family, United Food Bank, CeCe’s Hope Center, Aris Foundation, TCAA, and Kids Need to Read. November 15 – January 1 at Hale Center Theater Courtyard. More Info

Furry Friends

• Riparian After Dark will be collecting dog food, NEW dog blankets, dog beds and dog toys for pets for various Maricopa County animal rescues each night of the event.

Town of Gilbert Blood Drive- There is a critical need for blood and you can help! Sign up for a spot at the Southeast Regional Library on November 27th or December 26th.  Times are available between 1:30p-6:30p.  To schedule - call 877-258-4825 or Sign Up Here.  Sponsor code P1AH3 

Thanksgiving Dinner Food Drives

• AZCEND - Holiday Food Needs, donate by November 15 
• A New Leaf - Thanksgiving Dinner support, donate by November 22nd.  
• Friends of the Needy - Food Items and 2 Volunteers are needed each Tuesday of each month to help fill orders, organize food, or other tasks. Open to adults and youth 16 and under with supervision.
• Midwest Food Bank - Build a Holiday Meal Kit by November 22nd 

Volunteer Opportunities

AZCEND Holiday Food Box Distribution - On November 16th, 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st volunteers will assist in distributing holiday 400 food boxes. If you are interested in participating in this volunteer opportunity contact jeff@azcend.org or  Sign up here    

Cultivate Goodness Holiday Service Opportunities – Assist in decorating or making items that will be given to seniors in assisted living homes, those receiving Meals on Wheels, cancer patients, first responders and kids in need. 

The Salvation Army Register To Ring- Volunteers are needed to ring the red kettle bells to raise funds for programs that support homelessness, disaster relief, children’s programs and more!

Christmas Angel Program at San Tan Village - Volunteers 16+ will assist by greeting shoppers, helping them select and check out Angel Tree tag, and assist shoppers when tags and gifts are returned. Sign Up Here

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Sign up as a General Interest Volunteer to keep updated on volunteer opportunities! Apply Here

Town of Gilbert Volunteer Contact: Melanie.Dykstra@gilbertaz.gov

Court Ordered Community Service is offered to those 18 years and older.  Physical labor is required and work is conducted outdoors and under the supervision of Park staff. Register online.

Other non-profit organizations may also accept court-ordered community service on a case-by-case basis including the following: AZCEND -  Contact | HD South -  Contact form | House of Refuge - Contact | Midwest Food Bank - Volunteer Interest Form  | | Salvation Army - Volunteer info | Veterans & their Pets - Contact   | Other resources - 211 

Prospective Eagle Scouts - We encourage you to visit park sites in the community and see what needs improvement. The town does not have a “standing list” of projects. An internet search can also yield many project ideas. When you've decided on an Eagle Scout project, please share your ideas and coordinate with Kellie Elliot, Gilbert's Naturalist, at 480-503-6234 or kellie.elliott@gilbertaz.gov.

Gilbert's Neighbor 2 Neighbor Program

No time to serve? Consider donating to Gilbert's Neighbor 2 Neighbor program as a way to help our community.

Local Nonprofit Organizations

Help Gilbert residents in need by volunteering with our local nonprofit organizations. Organizations serve seniors, youth, and families in need. 

Just Serve

Find more volunteer opportunities by visiting justserve.org.