Opportunities From: Volunteer Network

Volunteer: Survey Project Assistant

Volunteer Position: Survey Project Assistant
Location: One of five senior centers (assigned based on need) Munson, Eastside, Benavidez, Sage Cafe, Frank O'Brien Papen
Time Commitment: Flexible; short-term project. 1-2 hours per survey day. 

Overview:
We are partnering with the Albuquerque Department of Health (DOH) to help shape upcoming nutrition education presentations for seniors. To ensure these presentations reflect the interests and needs of our community, we’re gathering input through a brief survey. Survey Project Assistants will provide friendly, one-on-one support to seniors completing the survey—either on paper or online.

What You’ll Do:

Welcome and engage senior center clients in completing a short nutrition-interest survey
Offer assistance with reading questions, navigating the online survey, or writing responses
Maintain a respectful, patient, and supportive environment for participants
Help staff ensure surveys are collected and submitted accurately


You’re a Great Fit If You:

Enjoy connecting with older adults

Are patient, friendly, and comfortable providing simple tech or reading assistance

Are reliable and can work independently with light staff supervision

Want to contribute to meaningful community health and education efforts

Impact:
Your support will help us gather essential feedback to guide DOH’s nutrition education outreach—ensuring our seniors receive programming that is relevant, engaging, and truly beneficial.

Program: Senior Nutrition Program

Volunteer Position: Survey Project Assistant
Location: One of five senior centers (assigned based on need) Munson, Eastside, Benavidez, Sage Cafe, Frank O'Brien Papen
Time Commitment: Flexible; short-term project. 1-2 hours per survey day. 

Overview:
We are partnering with the Albuquerque Department of Health (DOH) to help shape upcoming nutrition education presentations for seniors. To ensure these presentations reflect the interests and needs of our community, we’re gathering input through a brief survey. Survey Project Assistants will provide friendly, one-on-one support to seniors completing the survey—either on paper or online.

What You’ll Do:

Welcome and engage senior center clients in completing a short nutrition-interest survey
Offer assistance with reading questions, navigating the online survey, or writing responses
Maintain a respectful, patient, and supportive environment for participants
Help staff ensure surveys are collected and submitted accurately


You’re a Great Fit If You:

Enjoy connecting with older adults

Are patient, friendly, and comfortable providing simple tech or reading assistance

Are reliable and can work independently with light staff supervision

Want to contribute to meaningful community health and education efforts

Impact:
Your support will help us gather essential feedback to guide DOH’s nutrition education outreach—ensuring our seniors receive programming that is relevant, engaging, and truly beneficial.

Program: Senior Nutrition Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Museum Assistant - Events

Assist Museum Staff with preparations, activities, and possible crafts at our Museum Events. This position works with the public, all ages at various times. Event dates list the event name and location.

Entry to the Museums and for these events are FREE.

Upcoming Event Dates are as follows:

December 1 - Railroad Museum DecoratingEvent time 10am to 1pmDecember 13 - Holiday at the DepotEvent time 5pm to 8pmSetup & clean-up time 4:45pm to 8:15pm

For information on the specific theme and specific needs for the event date email Emilia at elinley@lascruces.gov

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Assist Museum Staff with preparations, activities, and possible crafts at our Museum Events. This position works with the public, all ages at various times. Event dates list the event name and location.

Entry to the Museums and for these events are FREE.

Upcoming Event Dates are as follows:

December 1 - Railroad Museum DecoratingEvent time 10am to 1pmDecember 13 - Holiday at the DepotEvent time 5pm to 8pmSetup & clean-up time 4:45pm to 8:15pm

For information on the specific theme and specific needs for the event date email Emilia at elinley@lascruces.gov

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Desk Assistant - Railroad Museum 9AM-12PM

Track attendance for the Railroad Museum, answer basic museum questions, answer phones, and assist as needed at the desk. This desk assistant will be greeting patrons as they enter the museum. For more information, contact Kyle McGrogan, Education Curator (Railroad Museum), at kmcgrogan@lascruces.gov or 575-528-3426 TTY: 711.

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Track attendance for the Railroad Museum, answer basic museum questions, answer phones, and assist as needed at the desk. This desk assistant will be greeting patrons as they enter the museum. For more information, contact Kyle McGrogan, Education Curator (Railroad Museum), at kmcgrogan@lascruces.gov or 575-528-3426 TTY: 711.

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Desk Assistant - Railroad Museum 2PM-4:30PM

Track attendance for the Railroad Museum, answer basic museum questions, answer phones, and assist as needed at the desk. This desk assistant will be greeting patrons as they enter the museum. For more information, contact Kyle McGrogan, Education Curator (Railroad Museum), at kmcgrogan@lascruces.gov or 575-528-3426 TTY: 711.

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Track attendance for the Railroad Museum, answer basic museum questions, answer phones, and assist as needed at the desk. This desk assistant will be greeting patrons as they enter the museum. For more information, contact Kyle McGrogan, Education Curator (Railroad Museum), at kmcgrogan@lascruces.gov or 575-528-3426 TTY: 711.

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Desk Assistant - Railroad Museum 12PM-2PM

Track attendance for the Railroad Museum, answer basic museum questions, answer phones, and assist as needed at the desk. This desk assistant will be greeting patrons as they enter the museum. For more information, contact Kyle McGrogan, Education Curator (Railroad Museum), at kmcgrogan@lascruces.gov or 575-528-3426 TTY: 711.

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Track attendance for the Railroad Museum, answer basic museum questions, answer phones, and assist as needed at the desk. This desk assistant will be greeting patrons as they enter the museum. For more information, contact Kyle McGrogan, Education Curator (Railroad Museum), at kmcgrogan@lascruces.gov or 575-528-3426 TTY: 711.

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Desk Assistant - Railroad Museum 10AM-12PM

Track attendance for the Railroad Museum, answer basic museum questions, answer phones, and assist as needed at the desk. This desk assistant will be greeting patrons as they enter the museum. For more information, contact Kyle McGrogan, Education Curator (Railroad Museum), at kmcgrogan@lascruces.gov or 575-528-3426 TTY: 711.

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Track attendance for the Railroad Museum, answer basic museum questions, answer phones, and assist as needed at the desk. This desk assistant will be greeting patrons as they enter the museum. For more information, contact Kyle McGrogan, Education Curator (Railroad Museum), at kmcgrogan@lascruces.gov or 575-528-3426 TTY: 711.

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Railroad Museum Bilingual Pre K Aide

Assist museum staff in presenting a bilingual pre-kindergarten experience for Railroad Museum guests. Involves brainstorming class curriculum, setting up the room for activity, interacting with students and families during the program, and cleaning up the room afterwards.

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Assist museum staff in presenting a bilingual pre-kindergarten experience for Railroad Museum guests. Involves brainstorming class curriculum, setting up the room for activity, interacting with students and families during the program, and cleaning up the room afterwards.

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88005

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Docent - Branigan Cultural Center - Museum Group Tour

Docent guided tours for the public at the Branigan Cultural Center (BCC) are offered free during regular Museum hours. Tours take a minimum of 30 minutes per museum. Large parties will be broken into smaller groups of 20-25 for a better learning experience. We ask that schools/groups provide proper adult supervision, which is one adult for every ten middle/high school student and one adult for every eight pre-school/elementary school student. Teachers and chaperones are required to stay with their assigned groups throughout the tour. 

Typically tour groups rotate between one or more museums during a given tour date and time frame. Some field trips start at the Museum of Nature & Science (MONAS), if no start location is listed the tour starts in the museum courtyard.

To be able to give a tour as a docent an hour-long training needs to be scheduled with Emilia Linley via the contact information listed at the bottom of the page.

Upcoming Tours:

October 7 - The Hive Education, Kinder to 6th Grade (20-30 Students, 4 Adults)Full group and docents will stay together for the field trip starting at MONASOctober 8 - The Hive Education, Kinder to 6th Grade (20-30 Students, 4 Adults)Full group and docents will stay together for the field trip starting at MONASOctober 10 - The Hive Education, Kinder to 6th Grade (20-30 Students, 4 Adults)Full group and docents will stay together for the field trip starting at MONASJanuary 28 - Columbia Elementary (Deming), Pre-K (32 Students, 10 Adults) Meeting in CourtyardNovember 12 - Rio Grand Prep, 10th-12th (15 Students, 2 Adults)Full group and docents will stay together for the field trip starting at MOA__


Please call 575-541-2321 or send an email to Emilia at elinley@lascruces.gov for specific information about the tour group.

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Docent guided tours for the public at the Branigan Cultural Center (BCC) are offered free during regular Museum hours. Tours take a minimum of 30 minutes per museum. Large parties will be broken into smaller groups of 20-25 for a better learning experience. We ask that schools/groups provide proper adult supervision, which is one adult for every ten middle/high school student and one adult for every eight pre-school/elementary school student. Teachers and chaperones are required to stay with their assigned groups throughout the tour. 

Typically tour groups rotate between one or more museums during a given tour date and time frame. Some field trips start at the Museum of Nature & Science (MONAS), if no start location is listed the tour starts in the museum courtyard.

To be able to give a tour as a docent an hour-long training needs to be scheduled with Emilia Linley via the contact information listed at the bottom of the page.

Upcoming Tours:

October 7 - The Hive Education, Kinder to 6th Grade (20-30 Students, 4 Adults)Full group and docents will stay together for the field trip starting at MONASOctober 8 - The Hive Education, Kinder to 6th Grade (20-30 Students, 4 Adults)Full group and docents will stay together for the field trip starting at MONASOctober 10 - The Hive Education, Kinder to 6th Grade (20-30 Students, 4 Adults)Full group and docents will stay together for the field trip starting at MONASJanuary 28 - Columbia Elementary (Deming), Pre-K (32 Students, 10 Adults) Meeting in CourtyardNovember 12 - Rio Grand Prep, 10th-12th (15 Students, 2 Adults)Full group and docents will stay together for the field trip starting at MOA__


Please call 575-541-2321 or send an email to Emilia at elinley@lascruces.gov for specific information about the tour group.

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: 12th Annual Children's Water Festival

An event for all city fourth graders (1,400). Educational, science-related presentations at outdoor venue. Greet students, assist presenters, monitor students and surroundings, deliver lunch, set up and clean up.

Program: Utilities

An event for all city fourth graders (1,400). Educational, science-related presentations at outdoor venue. Greet students, assist presenters, monitor students and surroundings, deliver lunch, set up and clean up.

Program: Utilities

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 29, 2026

Zip Code: 88007

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Artventurous - Museum of Art

Assist Bryan Lee, the Museum Educator for Art, with his projects at the Museum of Art (MoA) relating to the monthly activities and crafts. The position works with the public and small children on Saturday mornings between 10am-12pm. Artventurous is a drop-in program that is hosted in the museum atrium between the Museum of Art and the Museum of Nature & Science. The topics for each activity usually focus on the current exhibit in the Museum of Art, but not always.

Artventurous:

October 4November 22December 27

For more information on a specific shift, or inquiries about additional opportunities at MOA, please email the Education Curator, Bryan Lee, at blee@lascruces.gov or call 575-541-2217, TTY: 711.

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Assist Bryan Lee, the Museum Educator for Art, with his projects at the Museum of Art (MoA) relating to the monthly activities and crafts. The position works with the public and small children on Saturday mornings between 10am-12pm. Artventurous is a drop-in program that is hosted in the museum atrium between the Museum of Art and the Museum of Nature & Science. The topics for each activity usually focus on the current exhibit in the Museum of Art, but not always.

Artventurous:

October 4November 22December 27

For more information on a specific shift, or inquiries about additional opportunities at MOA, please email the Education Curator, Bryan Lee, at blee@lascruces.gov or call 575-541-2217, TTY: 711.

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Museum Visitor Experience Assistant - Moonlight

Assist Museum Staff with preparations, activities, and possible crafts at our Moonlight: Adult Night at the Museums program. This position works with the public, adult patrons ages 21+ during Friday evening hours (4:45 pm - 9:15 pm). 

Entry to the Museums for this program is FREE and will only be possible through our Museum of Nature & Science Atrium entry on North Main Street for the evening and this event is open only to adults ages 21+ with a valid Government Issued ID required. There will be a cash bar from Dry Point Distillers in our atrium. There will also be a food truck and some complimentary refreshments inside the museums.

Upcoming Moonlight Dates are as follows:

October 10 Event time 5:00pm to 9:00 pmProgram & clean-up time 4:45pm to 9:15pmDecember 19Event time 5:00pm to 9:00 pmProgram & clean-up time 4:45pm to 9:15pm

For information on the specific theme and specific needs for the program date email Emilia at elinley@lascruces.gov

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Assist Museum Staff with preparations, activities, and possible crafts at our Moonlight: Adult Night at the Museums program. This position works with the public, adult patrons ages 21+ during Friday evening hours (4:45 pm - 9:15 pm). 

Entry to the Museums for this program is FREE and will only be possible through our Museum of Nature & Science Atrium entry on North Main Street for the evening and this event is open only to adults ages 21+ with a valid Government Issued ID required. There will be a cash bar from Dry Point Distillers in our atrium. There will also be a food truck and some complimentary refreshments inside the museums.

Upcoming Moonlight Dates are as follows:

October 10 Event time 5:00pm to 9:00 pmProgram & clean-up time 4:45pm to 9:15pmDecember 19Event time 5:00pm to 9:00 pmProgram & clean-up time 4:45pm to 9:15pm

For information on the specific theme and specific needs for the program date email Emilia at elinley@lascruces.gov

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Museum of Nature & Science Pre-K Education Assistant

Volunteers will assist the teacher with lessons on Thursday morning at the Museum of Nature & Science

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Volunteers will assist the teacher with lessons on Thursday morning at the Museum of Nature & Science

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Interactive Museum Exhibit Guide

As an Interactive Museum Exhibit Guide, you will help visitors of all ages engage with our hands-on children’s exhibit in a fun and welcoming way. Volunteers will assist guests in exploring the activities, encourage curiosity and learning, and ensure the exhibit is treated with care and respect. This role is perfect for volunteers who enjoy working with children and families, have strong communication skills, and are passionate about making the museum experience enjoyable for everyone.

This position is in the Museum Atrium between the Museum of Art and the Museum of Nature & Science. It is a high-noise and high-energy space with the interactives there.

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

As an Interactive Museum Exhibit Guide, you will help visitors of all ages engage with our hands-on children’s exhibit in a fun and welcoming way. Volunteers will assist guests in exploring the activities, encourage curiosity and learning, and ensure the exhibit is treated with care and respect. This role is perfect for volunteers who enjoy working with children and families, have strong communication skills, and are passionate about making the museum experience enjoyable for everyone.

This position is in the Museum Atrium between the Museum of Art and the Museum of Nature & Science. It is a high-noise and high-energy space with the interactives there.

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Docent - Museum of Nature & Science - Museum Group Tour

Docent guided tours for the public at the Museum of Nature & Science (MONAS) are offered free during regular Museum hours. Tours take a minimum of 30 minutes per museum. Large parties will be broken into smaller groups of 20-25 for a better learning experience. We ask that schools/groups provide proper adult supervision, which is one adult for every ten middle/high school student and one adult for every eight pre-school/elementary school student. Teachers and chaperones are required to stay with their assigned groups throughout the tour. 

Typically tour groups rotate between one or more museums during a given tour date and time frame. Some field trips start at the Museum of Nature & Science (MONAS), if no start location is listed the tour starts in the museum courtyard.

To be able to give a tour as a docent an hour-long training needs to be scheduled with Emilia Linley via the contact information listed at the bottom of the page.

Upcoming Tours:


October 7 - The Hive Education, Kinder to 6th Grade (20-30 Students, 4 Adults)Full group and docents will stay together for the field trip starting at MONASOctober 8 - The Hive Education, Kinder to 6th Grade (20-30 Students, 4 Adults)Full group and docents will stay together for the field trip starting at MONASOctober 10 - The Hive Education, Kinder to 6th Grade (20-30 Students, 4 Adults)Full group and docents will stay together for the field trip starting at MONASJanuary 28 - Columbia Elementary (Deming), Pre-K (32 Students, 10 Adults) Meeting in Courtyard__


Please call 575-541-2321 or send an email to Emilia at elinley@lascruces.gov for specific information about the tour group.

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Docent guided tours for the public at the Museum of Nature & Science (MONAS) are offered free during regular Museum hours. Tours take a minimum of 30 minutes per museum. Large parties will be broken into smaller groups of 20-25 for a better learning experience. We ask that schools/groups provide proper adult supervision, which is one adult for every ten middle/high school student and one adult for every eight pre-school/elementary school student. Teachers and chaperones are required to stay with their assigned groups throughout the tour. 

Typically tour groups rotate between one or more museums during a given tour date and time frame. Some field trips start at the Museum of Nature & Science (MONAS), if no start location is listed the tour starts in the museum courtyard.

To be able to give a tour as a docent an hour-long training needs to be scheduled with Emilia Linley via the contact information listed at the bottom of the page.

Upcoming Tours:


October 7 - The Hive Education, Kinder to 6th Grade (20-30 Students, 4 Adults)Full group and docents will stay together for the field trip starting at MONASOctober 8 - The Hive Education, Kinder to 6th Grade (20-30 Students, 4 Adults)Full group and docents will stay together for the field trip starting at MONASOctober 10 - The Hive Education, Kinder to 6th Grade (20-30 Students, 4 Adults)Full group and docents will stay together for the field trip starting at MONASJanuary 28 - Columbia Elementary (Deming), Pre-K (32 Students, 10 Adults) Meeting in Courtyard__


Please call 575-541-2321 or send an email to Emilia at elinley@lascruces.gov for specific information about the tour group.

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Youth Programming Prep. Volunteer

Help to facilitate library programs for any age.
With staff approval run a library program on a staff provided platform.

May involve setting up, taking down, or moving tables and chairs; counting participants and distributing glue sticks; or helping kids with projects.  You may spread glitter and clean up glitter the same day.

Must like kids.

Please contact us to arrange training and to schedule.

Thank you for your interest in helping us!

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Help to facilitate library programs for any age.
With staff approval run a library program on a staff provided platform.

May involve setting up, taking down, or moving tables and chairs; counting participants and distributing glue sticks; or helping kids with projects.  You may spread glitter and clean up glitter the same day.

Must like kids.

Please contact us to arrange training and to schedule.

Thank you for your interest in helping us!

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Movie Monitor Volunteer (10:30)

Monitor movie audience, count viewers, contact staff for assistance in case of problems. - Generally scheduled in 2 hour blocks per person, but we'd like people all day.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Monitor movie audience, count viewers, contact staff for assistance in case of problems. - Generally scheduled in 2 hour blocks per person, but we'd like people all day.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Movie Monitor Volunteer (12:30)

Monitor movie audience, count viewers, contact staff for assistance in case of problems. - Generally scheduled in 2 hour blocks per person, but we'd like people all day.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Monitor movie audience, count viewers, contact staff for assistance in case of problems. - Generally scheduled in 2 hour blocks per person, but we'd like people all day.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Movie Monitor Volunteer (2:30)

Monitor movie audience, count viewers, contact staff for assistance in case of problems. - Generally scheduled in 2 hour blocks per person, but we'd like people all day.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Monitor movie audience, count viewers, contact staff for assistance in case of problems. - Generally scheduled in 2 hour blocks per person, but we'd like people all day.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: D & D Volunteer (2nd Saturday)

Please do not sign up without contacting us first.

Organize and/or run Dungeons and Dragons game.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Please do not sign up without contacting us first.

Organize and/or run Dungeons and Dragons game.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: D & D Volunteer (4th Saturday)

Please do not sign up without contacting us first.

Organize and/or run Dungeons and Dragons game.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Please do not sign up without contacting us first.

Organize and/or run Dungeons and Dragons game.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: D & D Volunteer (Monday pm)

Please do not sign up without contacting us first.

Organize and/or run Dungeons and Dragons game.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Please do not sign up without contacting us first.

Organize and/or run Dungeons and Dragons game.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: D & D Meeting

Organize and/or run Dungeons and Dragons game.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Organize and/or run Dungeons and Dragons game.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: D & D Volunteer (Tuesday Munson)

Please do not sign up without contacting us first.

Organize and/or run Dungeons and Dragons game.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Please do not sign up without contacting us first.

Organize and/or run Dungeons and Dragons game.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: D & D Volunteer (Bootcamp)

Please do not sign up without contacting us first.

Train people to run TTRPGs.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Please do not sign up without contacting us first.

Train people to run TTRPGs.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Makerspace 1 Monitor

Please do not sign up without contacting us first.

Volunteers will monitor Makerspace 1, providing assistance and ensuring that users are being safe and adhering to library and makerspace policies. Must know and be comfortable with technology, Glowforge, Makerbot, and Cricut training will be required. We may be able to train you.

Please contact us if you are interested.

Thank you for your interest in helping us!

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Please do not sign up without contacting us first.

Volunteers will monitor Makerspace 1, providing assistance and ensuring that users are being safe and adhering to library and makerspace policies. Must know and be comfortable with technology, Glowforge, Makerbot, and Cricut training will be required. We may be able to train you.

Please contact us if you are interested.

Thank you for your interest in helping us!

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Makerspace 2 Monitor

Please do not sign up without contacting us first.

Volunteers will monitor Makerspace 2, providing assistance and ensuring that users are being safe and adhering to library and makerspace policies. Must know and be comfortable with sewing machines. Serger knowledge is also highly desired.

Please contact us if you are interested.

Thank you for your interest in helping us!

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Please do not sign up without contacting us first.

Volunteers will monitor Makerspace 2, providing assistance and ensuring that users are being safe and adhering to library and makerspace policies. Must know and be comfortable with sewing machines. Serger knowledge is also highly desired.

Please contact us if you are interested.

Thank you for your interest in helping us!

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Craft Programming Volunteer

Current craft volunteers only, please do not sign up without contacting us first.

Assist with preparing craft programs.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Current craft volunteers only, please do not sign up without contacting us first.

Assist with preparing craft programs.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Benavidez Dining Room Aide & Kitchen Aide

Dining Room Aide: 

Help serve nutritious mid-day meals to seniors through the Congregate Meals Program.

Set up tables and chairsClean and sanitize tables and chairs before serviceServe meal trays to seniors with disabilities and/or limited mobilityCollect dirty trays of Seniors and return them to the dish room window for those with limited mobility, disabled, and as demand dictates. Clean and sanitize tables and chairs throughout the serving period Flip chairs after the serving period when applicable.Provides kitchen support as needed and directedSpot sweep and spot mop the dining room floor after meal service or as neededWrap silverware in napkinsClean and refill salt/pepper shakers

Kitchen Aide:

Help prepare, serve, and clean nutritious mid-day meals to seniors through the Congregate Meals Program.Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, dishes, pots/pans and flatware.Assist with serving the seniors on the steam table.Follow portion control, health code and safety policies and regulations.Participate in food service trainings offered by the Senior Nutrition Program.

Program: Senior Nutrition Program

Dining Room Aide: 

Help serve nutritious mid-day meals to seniors through the Congregate Meals Program.

Set up tables and chairsClean and sanitize tables and chairs before serviceServe meal trays to seniors with disabilities and/or limited mobilityCollect dirty trays of Seniors and return them to the dish room window for those with limited mobility, disabled, and as demand dictates. Clean and sanitize tables and chairs throughout the serving period Flip chairs after the serving period when applicable.Provides kitchen support as needed and directedSpot sweep and spot mop the dining room floor after meal service or as neededWrap silverware in napkinsClean and refill salt/pepper shakers

Kitchen Aide:

Help prepare, serve, and clean nutritious mid-day meals to seniors through the Congregate Meals Program.Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, dishes, pots/pans and flatware.Assist with serving the seniors on the steam table.Follow portion control, health code and safety policies and regulations.Participate in food service trainings offered by the Senior Nutrition Program.

Program: Senior Nutrition Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Museum Education Assistant - Branigan Cultural Center

Assist Museum Educators with project preparations, activities and crafts; works with public and small children; usually Saturday mornings and afternoons. Some evening programs during the week. These opportunities are for the Branigan Cultural Center (BCC).

Title:

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No current opportunities for BCC Education

For more information on a specific shift, or inquiries about additional opportunities at BCC, please email the Education Curator, Tori Pyle, at vpyle@lascruces.gov or call 575-541-2219 TTY: 711.

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Assist Museum Educators with project preparations, activities and crafts; works with public and small children; usually Saturday mornings and afternoons. Some evening programs during the week. These opportunities are for the Branigan Cultural Center (BCC).

Title:

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No current opportunities for BCC Education

For more information on a specific shift, or inquiries about additional opportunities at BCC, please email the Education Curator, Tori Pyle, at vpyle@lascruces.gov or call 575-541-2219 TTY: 711.

Program: City of Las Cruces Museum System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Storytime/Rhythm Round Up Programming Volunteer

Help count attendees and maintain crowd control over toddlers and their caregivers. Must like kids and be comfortable with crowds.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Help count attendees and maintain crowd control over toddlers and their caregivers. Must like kids and be comfortable with crowds.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Storytime/Rhythm Round Up Programming Volunteer

Help count attendees and maintain crowd control over toddlers and their caregivers. Must like kids and be comfortable with crowds.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Help count attendees and maintain crowd control over toddlers and their caregivers. Must like kids and be comfortable with crowds.

Program: City of Las Cruces Library System

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Food 4 Paws Pet Food Packer 2025

Pet Food Packer: 

Repackage pet food for homebound seniors' pets who participate in the Food 4 Paws Program.

Gather pet food and supplies from the shipping container outside of the building Place pet food in bins Using scoops and bags, repackage dog food and cat food into gallon bags and quart bags Place packaged food back in shipping container Clean and organize shipping containers Clean and sanitize work tables and utility carts Sweep dining floor of pet food kibble and crumbs

Program: Senior Nutrition Program

Pet Food Packer: 

Repackage pet food for homebound seniors' pets who participate in the Food 4 Paws Program.

Gather pet food and supplies from the shipping container outside of the building Place pet food in bins Using scoops and bags, repackage dog food and cat food into gallon bags and quart bags Place packaged food back in shipping container Clean and organize shipping containers Clean and sanitize work tables and utility carts Sweep dining floor of pet food kibble and crumbs

Program: Senior Nutrition Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Youth Mentor

Make a difference it the lives of area youth and teens. Be a Mentor assigned to one of our Out-of-School Time Programs. Assist staff with games and activities, work with kids needing one-on-one attention, be an example to young people, help a child in need of tutoring, or share an interest or talent with them as a presentation or an activity.

Program: Parks & Recreation Youth Services

Make a difference it the lives of area youth and teens. Be a Mentor assigned to one of our Out-of-School Time Programs. Assist staff with games and activities, work with kids needing one-on-one attention, be an example to young people, help a child in need of tutoring, or share an interest or talent with them as a presentation or an activity.

Program: Parks & Recreation Youth Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Munson Dining Room Aide & Kitchen Aide

Dining Room Aide: 

Help serve nutritious mid-day meals to seniors through the Congregate Meals Program.

Set up tables and chairsClean and sanitize tables and chairs before serviceServe meal trays to seniors with disabilities and/or limited mobilityCollect dirty trays of Seniors and return them to the dish room window for those with limited mobility, disabled, and as demand dictates. Clean and sanitize tables and chairs throughout the serving period Flip chairs after the serving period when applicable.Provides kitchen support as needed and directedSpot sweep and spot mop the dining room floor after meal service or as neededWrap silverware in napkinsClean and refill salt/pepper shakers

Kitchen Aide:

Help prepare, serve, and clean nutritious mid-day meals to seniors through the Congregate Meals Program.Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, dishes, pots/pans and flatware.Assist with serving the seniors on the steam table.Follow portion control, health code and safety policies and regulations.Participate in food service trainings offered by the Senior Nutrition Program.

Program: Senior Nutrition Program

Dining Room Aide: 

Help serve nutritious mid-day meals to seniors through the Congregate Meals Program.

Set up tables and chairsClean and sanitize tables and chairs before serviceServe meal trays to seniors with disabilities and/or limited mobilityCollect dirty trays of Seniors and return them to the dish room window for those with limited mobility, disabled, and as demand dictates. Clean and sanitize tables and chairs throughout the serving period Flip chairs after the serving period when applicable.Provides kitchen support as needed and directedSpot sweep and spot mop the dining room floor after meal service or as neededWrap silverware in napkinsClean and refill salt/pepper shakers

Kitchen Aide:

Help prepare, serve, and clean nutritious mid-day meals to seniors through the Congregate Meals Program.Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, dishes, pots/pans and flatware.Assist with serving the seniors on the steam table.Follow portion control, health code and safety policies and regulations.Participate in food service trainings offered by the Senior Nutrition Program.

Program: Senior Nutrition Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Food 4 Paws Pet Food Delivery Driver

Deliver pet food to homebound seniors within the City of Las Cruces who are on the Food 4 Paws Program:

Delivers pet food to homebound senior clients on a bi-weekly basis, usually on Wednesday mornings, but can modify to accommodate volunteers. Updates the delivery route as needed.  Gathers necessary pre-packaged food bags and cans for the day's delivery schedule.  Provides a safety check on the clients and their animal.  Observes and reports any discrepant health conditions or behavior of homebound clients to site supervisor.  Reports any changes to the client's living situation. Volunteers are able to use a city owned vehicle or their personal operating vehicle.  Cleans and sanitizes city vehicle as needed. 

Program: Senior Nutrition Program

Deliver pet food to homebound seniors within the City of Las Cruces who are on the Food 4 Paws Program:

Delivers pet food to homebound senior clients on a bi-weekly basis, usually on Wednesday mornings, but can modify to accommodate volunteers. Updates the delivery route as needed.  Gathers necessary pre-packaged food bags and cans for the day's delivery schedule.  Provides a safety check on the clients and their animal.  Observes and reports any discrepant health conditions or behavior of homebound clients to site supervisor.  Reports any changes to the client's living situation. Volunteers are able to use a city owned vehicle or their personal operating vehicle.  Cleans and sanitizes city vehicle as needed. 

Program: Senior Nutrition Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Meals-on-Wheels Breakfast Packer

Breakfast Packer: 

Pack breakfast ready-to-eat breakfast meals for homebound seniors in the Meals-on-Wheels Program.

Assist in obtaining correct counts on each route for homebound seniors who are eligible to receive breakfast Repackage and pack breakfast menu items Receive, date and put away items ordered Maintain the breakfast packing area in a clean and orderly fashion Breakdown and dispose of all empty cardboard containers into the recycling Pack bread for the next day, once finished with the breakfasts Clean and sanitize work areas, dust, sweep and mop floor in breakfast packing room

Program: Senior Nutrition Program

Breakfast Packer: 

Pack breakfast ready-to-eat breakfast meals for homebound seniors in the Meals-on-Wheels Program.

Assist in obtaining correct counts on each route for homebound seniors who are eligible to receive breakfast Repackage and pack breakfast menu items Receive, date and put away items ordered Maintain the breakfast packing area in a clean and orderly fashion Breakdown and dispose of all empty cardboard containers into the recycling Pack bread for the next day, once finished with the breakfasts Clean and sanitize work areas, dust, sweep and mop floor in breakfast packing room

Program: Senior Nutrition Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Sage Cafe Dining Room Aide & Kitchen Aide

Dining Room Aide: 

Help serve nutritious mid-day meals to seniors through the Congregate Meals Program.

Set up tables and chairs Clean and sanitize tables and chairs before service Set up beverage area Serve meal trays to seniors with limited mobility Collect trays of Seniors with limited mobility and return them to the dish room window for seniors with limited mobility only Clean and sanitize tables and chairs throughout the serving period Flip chairs after the serving period when applicable. Provides kitchen support as needed and directed Spot sweep and spot mop the dining room floor after meal service or as needed

Kitchen Aide:

Help prepare, serve, and clean nutritious mid-day meals to seniors through the Congregate Meals Program.

Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, dishes, pots/pans and flatware.

Assist with serving the seniors on the steam table. Follow portion control, health code and safety policies and regulations. Participate in food service trainings offered by the Senior Nutrition Program.

Program: Senior Nutrition Program

Dining Room Aide: 

Help serve nutritious mid-day meals to seniors through the Congregate Meals Program.

Set up tables and chairs Clean and sanitize tables and chairs before service Set up beverage area Serve meal trays to seniors with limited mobility Collect trays of Seniors with limited mobility and return them to the dish room window for seniors with limited mobility only Clean and sanitize tables and chairs throughout the serving period Flip chairs after the serving period when applicable. Provides kitchen support as needed and directed Spot sweep and spot mop the dining room floor after meal service or as needed

Kitchen Aide:

Help prepare, serve, and clean nutritious mid-day meals to seniors through the Congregate Meals Program.

Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, dishes, pots/pans and flatware.

Assist with serving the seniors on the steam table. Follow portion control, health code and safety policies and regulations. Participate in food service trainings offered by the Senior Nutrition Program.

Program: Senior Nutrition Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88011

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Frank O'Brien Papen Dining Room Aide & Kitchen Aide

Dining Room Aide: 

Help serve nutritious mid-day meals to seniors through the Congregate Meals Program.

Set up tables and chairs Clean and sanitize tables and chairs before service Set up beverage area Serve meal trays to seniors with limited mobility Collect trays of Seniors with limited mobility and return them to the dish room window for seniors with limited mobility only Clean and sanitize tables and chairs throughout the serving period Flip chairs after the serving period when applicable. Provides kitchen support as needed and directed Spot sweep and spot mop the dining room floor after meal service or as needed

Kitchen Aide:

Help prepare, serve, and clean nutritious mid-day meals to seniors through the Congregate Meals Program.

Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, dishes, pots/pans and flatware.

Assist with serving the seniors on the steam table. Follow portion control, health code and safety policies and regulations. Participate in food service trainings offered by the Senior Nutrition Program.

Program: Senior Nutrition Program

Dining Room Aide: 

Help serve nutritious mid-day meals to seniors through the Congregate Meals Program.

Set up tables and chairs Clean and sanitize tables and chairs before service Set up beverage area Serve meal trays to seniors with limited mobility Collect trays of Seniors with limited mobility and return them to the dish room window for seniors with limited mobility only Clean and sanitize tables and chairs throughout the serving period Flip chairs after the serving period when applicable. Provides kitchen support as needed and directed Spot sweep and spot mop the dining room floor after meal service or as needed

Kitchen Aide:

Help prepare, serve, and clean nutritious mid-day meals to seniors through the Congregate Meals Program.

Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, dishes, pots/pans and flatware.

Assist with serving the seniors on the steam table. Follow portion control, health code and safety policies and regulations. Participate in food service trainings offered by the Senior Nutrition Program.

Program: Senior Nutrition Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88004

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Eastside Dining Room Aide & Kitchen Aide

Dining Room Aide: 

Help serve nutritious mid-day meals to seniors through the Congregate Meals Program.

Set up tables and chairs Clean and sanitize tables and chairs before service Set up beverage area Serve meal trays to seniors with limited mobility Collect trays of Seniors with limited mobility and return them to the dish room window for seniors with limited mobility only Clean and sanitize tables and chairs throughout the serving period Flip chairs after the serving period when applicable. Provides kitchen support as needed and directed Spot sweep and spot mop the dining room floor after meal service or as needed

Kitchen Aide:

Help prepare, serve, and clean nutritious mid-day meals to seniors through the Congregate Meals Program.

Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, dishes, pots/pans and flatware.

Assist with serving the seniors on the steam table. Follow portion control, health code and safety policies and regulations. Participate in food service trainings offered by the Senior Nutrition Program.

Program: Senior Nutrition Program

Dining Room Aide: 

Help serve nutritious mid-day meals to seniors through the Congregate Meals Program.

Set up tables and chairs Clean and sanitize tables and chairs before service Set up beverage area Serve meal trays to seniors with limited mobility Collect trays of Seniors with limited mobility and return them to the dish room window for seniors with limited mobility only Clean and sanitize tables and chairs throughout the serving period Flip chairs after the serving period when applicable. Provides kitchen support as needed and directed Spot sweep and spot mop the dining room floor after meal service or as needed

Kitchen Aide:

Help prepare, serve, and clean nutritious mid-day meals to seniors through the Congregate Meals Program.

Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, dishes, pots/pans and flatware.

Assist with serving the seniors on the steam table. Follow portion control, health code and safety policies and regulations. Participate in food service trainings offered by the Senior Nutrition Program.

Program: Senior Nutrition Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 88001

Allow Groups: Yes