Volunteer Opportunities in Chandler
What would Chandler look like if tens of thousands of volunteers contributed hundreds of thousands of hours to serve our city together? Think how could we address problems, alleviate suffering, and transform our community!
Volunteer programs like For Our City–Chandler have the purpose of helping coordinate service needs of the City of Chandler and non-profit organizations with the service resources of faith-based communities, employers, business groups, and others in the Chandler area. To learn more about For Our City, visit www.forourcity.org
2012 City of Chandler Centennial Volunteer Challenge
100 Hours of Community Service
In honor of the Chandler Centennial, the City of Chandler partnered with For Our City and the Chandler Non-Profit Coalition (CNPC) to honor the generous contributions of Chandler volunteers by holding a Centennial Volunteer Challenge. The results of this challenge far exceeded expectations, as over 140,000 hours by more than 2,000 volunteers were logged! Of those 2,000, 463 individuals volunteered 100 hours of service or more during the January – October 2012 challenge time frame.
A BIG thank you to all the volunteers and award recipients with the most hours who were recognized on Thursday, December 6, 2012!
Pictures of the event can be found by visiting www.forourcity.org
Pictured above - Chandler 100 Hour Volunteer Recognition Award honorees: (From left: Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny, Gordon Benson (Top Centennial Events Volunteer), Lori Dayton (Top Senior Volunteer), Jorden Terran (Top Youth Volunteer), Carmen Olmeda (Top Adult Volunteer), Don Anderson (representing Chandler Christian Church, the Top Faith Community Volunteer organization), Barb Farmer (representing Chandler Regional Hospital, the Top Large Business Volunteer), Belen Dolan (representing Chandler Christian Community Center, the Top Nonprofit Volunteer organization), Chriss Passolt (Chandler Gives Back Award winner), CNPC President Melissa Jimro, Councilmember Kevin Hartke, Donnie Garver (Chandler Gives Back Award winner).
Looking for places to volunteer
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For a list of current volunteer opportunities through For Our City - Chandler, click here.
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Want to volunteer at the City of Chandler? Click here for a list of Department contacts.
Traditional Days of Service
Even small contributions of time and effort can make a world of difference in the lives of others. Please look for community projects or ideas of ways to volunteer on the following days of service:
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day – January 16
• Cesar Chavez Day – March 31
• 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance – September 11
• Make a Difference Day – October 27
Stay Informed
If you would like to be included on the For Our City mailing list, in which you can get up to date information on events and volunteer opportunities, please contact niki.tapia@chandleraz.gov.
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