The City of Davis offers a variety of ways for volunteers to service the city.  Below are brief descriptions of the volunteer needs by department.

To express interest in one, or more than one, of the volunteer positions below, contact the Volunteer Program Coordinator. You may also send a message to kvitaich@cityofdavis.org to be added to our mailing list for future volunteer events.

Parks

Adopt-a-Park

Perform skilled & semi-skilled gardening & turf maintenance services at a park adopted by the volunteer. 13-15 years old with adult supervision or 16 years or older. Desire to help maintain quality of public parks or facilities. Must be able to work in all types of environments and/or weather.

Time Commitment: 8 hours/month; 6+ months.

Community Services

Adaptive Recreation

Volunteers are needed to work in a variety of programs for youth, teens, and adults with disabilities. Volunteers are also needed to assist participants in general recreation programs. Special skills are appreciated, but not required.

Questions about the Adaptive Recreation and Inclusive Recreation programs should be directed to the Adaptive Recreation Coordinator at (530) 757-5694 or send email to: jleduc@cityofdavis.org

Senior Center Volunteer

Individual Senior Center volunteer opportunities include helping with special events, assisting with ongoing programs and activities, and much more. Help us organize a dance or take a walk with us! 

City Manager's Office

City Special Event Assistance

Assist City Manager's Office staff with special events coordination. Special Events include: Holiday Tree Lighting; Martin Luther King Day; Chavez Day; Youth in Government; Davis Neighbors Night Out; and other one-day events. Must be able to work in office environment or outdoors as needed.  Excellent customer service skills and some computer skills.  Must be 18 years or older.

Time Commitment: Varies for event. Volunteer may assist with a single event or multiple events.

Public Arts Maintenance Support

Assist with photo and written documentation, and simple cleaning and assessment of indoor/outdoor artwork. Must be able to work in an office environment as well as walk and stand outside for short to extended periods of time. Must have your own form of transportation. Must be able to lift, transport, and carry small tools and supplies. Must be 18 years or older.

Respite Center

The Respite Center is a collaborative effort between the City, the County of Yolo, CommuniCare Health Centers, and the Interfaith Rotating Winter Shelter of Davis to provide daytime services for individuals experiencing homelessness.  Volunteers work with the City and its partners to help improve the experience at the Respite Center, assisting guests with basic tasks and helping to direct them to appropriate resources.  This is a unique opportunity to volunteer your time, energy and compassion towards improving the circumstances of our community’s most vulnerable members and the community as a whole.

Must be 18 years or older.

City Wide Opportunities

Office / Clerical Support Various Departments (Police, Fire, Finance, Human Resources, Community Services, Parks, Public Works, Community Development and Sustainability)

Assist office staff in everyday office procedures including answering phones; typing; copying; shredding; filing; providing public information; entering computer data.

Qualifications:16 years or older; excellent customer service skills; flexible; able to type. Computer skills desirable. Must be able to work in office environment.

Time Commitment: 6 hours/week; 3+ months.

Finance

Finance Assistant

Assist with basic finance and processing duties; mail processing; customer service; filing, scanning and office work; data entry. Must be able to work in office environment.   Excellent customer service skills; flexible; able to type. Computer skills desirable.  Must be 18 years or older.

Time Commitment: 4-6 hours/week; 3+ months.

Public Safety

Police Volunteer (VIPS)

Volunteer for a wide range of duties, including, but not limited to; abandoned vehicle and bike abatement, traffic control at special events or critical incidents, conducting citizen patrols and vacation home checks, graffiti abatement, and crime prevention/neighborhood watch. Must be able to work in all types of environments and/or weather.  Excellent customer service skills; flexible; able to type. Computer skills desirable.  Must be 18 years or older.

Time Commitment: 2-4 hours/week; 12+ months.

Graffiti Abatement Volunteer

Check graffiti hotline, track and clean-up graffiti. Must be able to work in all types of environments and/or weather. Need to be flexible. Able to do physical labor. Must be 16 years or older.

Time Commitment: 2-4 hours/week; 6+ months.