Introduction
There are many service opportunities available for MCC students. These events are great for those who want to get more involved and explore the one-time offerings.
Check back to see more great service opportunities! New postings will be updated as we receive them.
Note: The service opportunities below are made available by our community partners and are subject to the agencies discretion and availability. Listings here do not guarantee placement.
If you are an approved community partner interested in submitting a one-shot event for this page, please fill out this form.
August 2026
Event Location: Red Mountain Soccer Complex
Start Date: 08/06/2026 End Date: 10/15/2026
Event Frequency: Thursdays
Start Time: 7:00 PM | End Time: 8:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department
Event Description/Details: This program is for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ages 6+) to learn bocce and prepare them for Special Olympics bocce competitions. 4-8 participants are on each court with one coach facilitating the game.
Dates: Thursdays, August 6-October 15 from 7pm-8pm
Location: Red Mountain Soccer Complex North (Field 10) - 905 N Sunvalley Blvd., Mesa 85207
Volunteer Description/Details:
• Assist with set up and clean up 15-30 minutes before and after practice
• Assist coaches in running a court or run a court independently if needed
• Assisting participants with forming teams for competition
• Be encouraging and cheer on participants while they practice!
• Experience is preferred but not required but volunteers must engage in the activity
Volunteer Number Requesting: 1-4
Contact info:
Name: Brittany Drew
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-644-4181
Website: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Volunteers-and-Internships#section-3
Event Location: Eagles Community Center - 828 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204
Start Date: 08/22/2026 End Date: 08/22/2026
Event Frequency: Saturdays
Start Time: 5:00 PM | End Time: 9:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department
Event Description/Details:
• Saturday, August 22, 5-9pm, Eagles Community Center – 828 E. Broadway Rd.
• Saturday, September 26, 5-9pm, Jefferson Recreation Center – 120 S. Jefferson Ave.
• Saturday, October 17, 5-9pm, Eagles Community Center – 828 E. Broadway Rd.
Please visit our website and fill out a volunteer application to get started!
Volunteer Description/Details:
- Play video games or board games with participants (may need to assist with teaching how to play the game)
- Serving pizza and drinks
Contact info:
Name: Brittany Drew
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-644-4181
Website: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Volunteers-and-Internships#section-3
Event Location: Tumbleweed Recreation Center and Mesa Art Center
Start Date: 08/25/2026 End Date: 08/25/2026
Event Frequency: 2 days
Start Time: 4:30 PM | End Time: 8:30 PM
Your Partner Agency: City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department
Event Description/Details: The Mesa and Chandler Adaptive programs are looking for volunteers for hair styling and makeup services for 60 models with developmental disabilities. There are 2 different options. Please read through the Sign up Genius and note that there are 2 different dates and facilities you can sign up for.
Volunteer Description/Details: We’re looking for volunteers to help our fabulous participants look and feel their best! Licensed hair stylists and makeup artists are preferred. Bring your basic beauty skills and a positive attitude! All hair and makeup supplies will be provided, so you do not need to bring your own products.
What we’re looking for:
Can curl or braid hair
Comfortable with simple styles (like half-up hairstyles)
Can apply general makeup (foundation, blush, mascara, etc.)
Patience, encouragement, and good vibes!
Volunteers are asked to commit to 2, 4-hour shifts, for a total of 8 hours; however, if you are only available for one of the shifts, please still sign up! The first shift will be to prepare our models for headshot photos on Tuesday, August 25. The second shift will be for the day of the show, on Saturday, September 19. Each volunteer will receive a free ticket to the fashion show if you volunteer on show day. In the comments, please share your hair/makeup experience.
Volunteers must be 16 years or older.
If you are able to help with both hair and makeup, only sign up for one slot and in the comments, write that you can help with both.
Whether you’re a hobbyist, a helpful friend, or just love getting glam, we’d love to have you on the team!
Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions!
Contact info:
Name: Brittany Drew
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-644-4181
Website: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45AFAF2CAAF9C07-64784490-2026#/
Event Location: Gilbert Community Center
Start Date: 08/29/2026 End Date: 08/29/2026
Event Frequency: Once
Start Time: 10:00 AM | End Time: 12:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: Deafinitely Communicating
Event Description/Details: For this event, we have partnered with Deaf Kids Code to provide hands-on activities involving robots, circuitry, drones, and basic coding. We are hoping for volunteers with moderate signing fluency to help support students as they complete activities at the event.
Volunteer Description/Details: Interested volunteers should - [email protected]
Contact info:
Name: Germaine Graham
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-442-9597
Website: www.deafinitelycommunicating.com
Event Location: Brimhall Aquatics Complex – 5035 E. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85206
Start Date: 07/25/2026 End Date: 10/10/2026
Event Frequency: Saturdays
Start Time: 9:00 AM | End Time: 12:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department
Event Description/Details: This program is for individuals with intellectual disabilities to prepare them for Special Olympics swim competitions. This is not a learn to swim program. Each pool has 2-4 swimmers in each lane with varying ability and are assigned a coach on each lane to learn various swim strokes and prepare for their individual competition(s).
Location(s):
• Brimhall Aquatics Complex – 5035 E. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85206
- 9am-10am (Youth)
- 10am-12pm (2 Adult sessions)
and
• Carson Aquatics Complex - 605 N. Westwood, Mesa, AZ 85201
- 9am-10am (Youth)
- 10am-11am (Adult)
Volunteer Description/Details:
• Must know how to swim and keep afloat in the water
• Assist with set up and clean up 15-30 minutes before and after practice
• Assist coaches with directing participants when and what swim stroke to practice
• Timing participants laps to track progress and submit for competition
• Be encouraging and cheer on participants while they practice!
• Experience is preferred but not required but volunteers must engage in the activity
Volunteer Number Requesting:
• 1-4 for each location
Contact info:
Name: Brittany Drew
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-644-4181
Website: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Volunteers-and-Internships#section-3
September 2026
Event Location: Quail Run Soccer Complex
Start Date: 09/01/2026 End Date: 11/30/2026
Event Frequency: Weekly
Start Time: 5:30 PM | End Time: 8:30 PM
Your Partner Agency: City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department
Event Description/Details: City of Mesa Youth Sports is looking for volunteer coaches for our NFL flag football league.
League Information:
- Saturdays, September -November. Seven weeklong season
- Games are between 8:30am and 12:30pm
- Games are held at Eagles Soccer Complex, Red Mountain North Soccer Complex and Quail Run Soccer Complex
- Practices are once a week between 5:30pm and 8:30pm
Volunteer Description/Details:
Coaching Requirements:
- Volunteer Application Required
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Complete web-based background check, fingerprints, and ID badge
- Attend the mandatory volunteer coach training
- For more information or to apply, please visit our website Volunteers and Internships - City of Mesa
Volunteer Coaches Receive:
- Discount Incentives
- Trainings with Expert Guest Speakers
- Practice Facility Space
- Sports Equipment
- First Aid Kits
- Educational Material
- Awards and Recognition
Contact info:
Name: Brittany Drew
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-644-4181
Website: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Volunteers-and-Internships#section-3
Event Location: Dobson Ranch Golf Course
Start Date: 09/01/2026 End Date: 12/01/2026
Event Frequency: Tuesdays
Start Time: 3:30 PM | End Time: 5:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department
Event Description/Details: This program is for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ages 8+) to prepare for Special Olympics 9-Hole golf competitions. Participants play with their unified partner in a 9-hole game at each practice. Golf carts are provided for transportation on the course. Golf partners would need their own set of golf clubs.
Dates: Tuesdays, September 1-December 1 from 3:30pm – 5pm
Location(s): Dobson Ranch Golf Course - 2155 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202
Volunteer Description/Details:
• Practice each week with your partner on the 9-Hole course
• Drive a golf cart throughout the course
• Coach and instruct your partner on golf skills and ensure they are playing correctly
• Compete in the Area and State Special Olympics golf competitions (if your partner is competing)
• Be encouraging and cheer on participants while they practice!
• Experience and general knowledge of golf is required; Specific Special Olympics rules will be shared with unified partners
• All unified partners must complete trainings on the Special Olympics volunteer portal
Volunteer Number Requesting: 1-5 (more may be needed)
Contact info:
Name: Brittany Drew
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-644-4181
Website: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Volunteers-and-Internships#section-3
Event Location: Dobson Ranch Golf Course
Start Date: 09/01/2026 End Date: 12/01/2026
Event Frequency: Tuesdays
Start Time: 6:00 PM | End Time: 7:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department
Event Description/Details: This program is for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ages 6+) to learn golf and prepare them for Special Olympics golf competitions. Participants are split in groups to learn various golfing strokes and skills.
Dates: Tuesdays, September 1-December 1 from 6pm-7pm
Location(s): Dobson Ranch Golf Course - 2155 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202
Volunteer Description/Details:
• Assist with set up and clean up 15-30 minutes before and after practice
• Assist coaches or independently coach a group on a specific golf skill
• Be encouraging and cheer on participants while they practice!
• Experience is preferred but not required but volunteers must engage in the activity
Volunteer Number Requesting: 1-6
Contact info:
Name: Brittany Drew
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-644-4181
Website: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Volunteers-and-Internships#section-3
Event Location: Mesa Community College Southern & Dobson Campus
Start Date: 09/02/2026 End Date: 09/02/2026
Event Frequency: 1st Wednesday of the month
Start Time: 10:00 AM | End Time: 12:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: Mesa Market
Event Description/Details: We Care Wednesday is a food distribution event that takes place on the first Wednesday of every month at the Southern/Dobson campus, and the third Wednesday of every month at the Red Mountain campus. The food distribution events take place from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at both locations, and is open to all students, staff, and community members in need of food assistance.
Volunteer Description/Details: Volunteers at the We Care Wednesday food distribution can help organizing food, packing boxes or bags, welcoming and checking in participants after the distribution, cleaning up. We ask for our volunteers to arrive at 9:30am.
Contact info:
Name: Balbina Garcia
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-461-7397
Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScX05KGpghQ5-TPbd3qEj3h_A_vDN3f0nCajXducV08sFvFsw/viewform?usp=preview
Event Location: Mesa Community College Red Mountain Campus
Start Date: 09/16/2026 End Date: 09/16/2026
Event Frequency: 3rd Wednesday of the month
Start Time: 10:00 AM | End Time: 12:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: Mesa Market
Event Description/Details: We Care Wednesday is a food distribution event that takes place on the first Wednesday of every month at the Southern/Dobson campus, and the third Wednesday of every month at the Red Mountain campus. The food distribution events take place from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at both locations, and is open to all students, staff, and community members in need of food assistance.
Volunteer Description/Details: Volunteers at the We Care Wednesday food distribution can help organizing food, packing boxes or bags, welcoming and checking in participants after the distribution, cleaning up. We ask for our volunteers to arrive at 9:30am.
Contact info:
Name: Balbina Garcia
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-461-7397
Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCmiymSTMAOd3LNeDVTwdCk4ydCVS1mw131s02aTGrXgLCzQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101695633860278515608
Event Location: Quail Run Soccer Complex
Start Date: 09/16/2026 End Date: 12/09/2026
Event Frequency: Wednesdays
Start Time: 6:00 PM | End Time: 8:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department
Event Description/Details: This program is for individuals with intellectual disabilities to learn soccer and prepare them for Special Olympics soccer competitions. Participants are placed in groups to learn various soccer skills and play practice games.
Dates: Wednesdays, September 16-December 9
• 6pm-7pm (Youth)
• 7pm-8pm (Adult)
Location(s): Quail Run Soccer Complex - 4155 E. Virginia St., Mesa 85215 - Field 4
Volunteer Description/Details:
• Assist with set up and clean up 15-30 minutes before and after practice
• Assist coaches or independently coach a group on a specific soccer skill
• Be encouraging and cheer on participants while they practice!
• Experience is preferred but not required but volunteers must engage in the activity
Volunteer Number Requesting: 1-4
Contact info:
Name: Brittany Drew
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-644-4181
Website: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Volunteers-and-Internships#section-3
Event Location: Red Mountain Soccer Complex
Start Date: 08/06/2026 End Date: 10/15/2026
Event Frequency: Thursdays
Start Time: 7:00 PM | End Time: 8:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department
Event Description/Details: This program is for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ages 6+) to learn bocce and prepare them for Special Olympics bocce competitions. 4-8 participants are on each court with one coach facilitating the game.
Dates: Thursdays, August 6-October 15 from 7pm-8pm
Location: Red Mountain Soccer Complex North (Field 10) - 905 N Sunvalley Blvd., Mesa 85207
Volunteer Description/Details:
• Assist with set up and clean up 15-30 minutes before and after practice
• Assist coaches in running a court or run a court independently if needed
• Assisting participants with forming teams for competition
• Be encouraging and cheer on participants while they practice!
• Experience is preferred but not required but volunteers must engage in the activity
Volunteer Number Requesting: 1-4
Contact info:
Name: Brittany Drew
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-644-4181
Website: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Volunteers-and-Internships#section-3
Event Location: Brimhall Aquatics Complex – 5035 E. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85206
Start Date: 07/25/2026 End Date: 10/10/2026
Event Frequency: Saturdays
Start Time: 9:00 AM | End Time: 12:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department
Event Description/Details: This program is for individuals with intellectual disabilities to prepare them for Special Olympics swim competitions. This is not a learn to swim program. Each pool has 2-4 swimmers in each lane with varying ability and are assigned a coach on each lane to learn various swim strokes and prepare for their individual competition(s).
Location(s):
• Brimhall Aquatics Complex – 5035 E. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85206
- 9am-10am (Youth)
- 10am-12pm (2 Adult sessions)
and
• Carson Aquatics Complex - 605 N. Westwood, Mesa, AZ 85201
- 9am-10am (Youth)
- 10am-11am (Adult)
Volunteer Description/Details:
• Must know how to swim and keep afloat in the water
• Assist with set up and clean up 15-30 minutes before and after practice
• Assist coaches with directing participants when and what swim stroke to practice
• Timing participants laps to track progress and submit for competition
• Be encouraging and cheer on participants while they practice!
• Experience is preferred but not required but volunteers must engage in the activity
Volunteer Number Requesting:
• 1-4 for each location
Contact info:
Name: Brittany Drew
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-644-4181
Website: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Volunteers-and-Internships#section-3
October 2026
Event Location: Mesa Community College Southern & Dobson Campus
Start Date: 10/07/2026 End Date: 10/07/2026
Event Frequency: 1st Wednesday of every month
Start Time: 10:00 AM | End Time: 12:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: Mesa Market
Event Description/Details: We Care Wednesday is a food distribution event that takes place on the first Wednesday of every month at the Southern/Dobson campus, and the third Wednesday of every month at the Red Mountain campus. The food distribution events take place from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at both locations, and is open to all students, staff, and community members in need of food assistance.
Volunteer Description/Details: Volunteers at the We Care Wednesday food distribution can help organizing food, packing boxes or bags, welcoming and checking in participants after the distribution, cleaning up. We ask for our volunteers to arrive at 9:30am.
Contact info:
Name: Balbina Garcia
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-461-7397
Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScX05KGpghQ5-TPbd3qEj3h_A_vDN3f0nCajXducV08sFvFsw/viewform?usp=preview
Event Location: Mesa Community College Red Mountain Campus
Start Date: 10/21/2026 End Date: 10/21/2026
Event Frequency: 3rd Wednesday of every month
Start Time: 10:00 AM | End Time: 12:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: Mesa Market
Event Description/Details: We Care Wednesday is a food distribution event that takes place on the first Wednesday of every month at the Southern/Dobson campus, and the third Wednesday of every month at the Red Mountain campus. The food distribution events take place from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at both locations, and is open to all students, staff, and community members in need of food assistance.
Volunteer Description/Details: Volunteers at the We Care Wednesday food distribution can help organizing food, packing boxes or bags, welcoming and checking in participants after the distribution, cleaning up. We ask for our volunteers to arrive at 9:30am.
Contact info:
Name: Balbina Garcia
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-461-7397
Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCmiymSTMAOd3LNeDVTwdCk4ydCVS1mw131s02aTGrXgLCzQ/viewform?usp=dialog
Event Location: Quail Run Soccer Complex
Start Date: 09/01/2026 End Date: 11/30/2026
Event Frequency: Weekly
Start Time: 5:30 PM | End Time: 8:30 PM
Your Partner Agency: City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department
Event Description/Details: City of Mesa Youth Sports is looking for volunteer coaches for our NFL flag football league.
League Information:
- Saturdays, September -November. Seven weeklong season
- Games are between 8:30am and 12:30pm
- Games are held at Eagles Soccer Complex, Red Mountain North Soccer Complex and Quail Run Soccer Complex
- Practices are once a week between 5:30pm and 8:30pm
Volunteer Description/Details:
Coaching Requirements:
- Volunteer Application Required
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Complete web-based background check, fingerprints, and ID badge
- Attend the mandatory volunteer coach training
- For more information or to apply, please visit our website Volunteers and Internships - City of Mesa
Volunteer Coaches Receive:
- Discount Incentives
- Trainings with Expert Guest Speakers
- Practice Facility Space
- Sports Equipment
- First Aid Kits
- Educational Material
- Awards and Recognition
Contact info:
Name: Brittany Drew
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-644-4181
Website: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Volunteers-and-Internships#section-3
Event Location: Dobson Ranch Golf Course
Start Date: 09/01/2026 End Date: 12/01/2026
Event Frequency: Tuesdays
Start Time: 3:30 PM | End Time: 5:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department
Event Description/Details: This program is for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ages 8+) to prepare for Special Olympics 9-Hole golf competitions. Participants play with their unified partner in a 9-hole game at each practice. Golf carts are provided for transportation on the course. Golf partners would need their own set of golf clubs.
Dates: Tuesdays, September 1-December 1 from 3:30pm – 5pm
Location(s): Dobson Ranch Golf Course - 2155 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202
Volunteer Description/Details:
• Practice each week with your partner on the 9-Hole course
• Drive a golf cart throughout the course
• Coach and instruct your partner on golf skills and ensure they are playing correctly
• Compete in the Area and State Special Olympics golf competitions (if your partner is competing)
• Be encouraging and cheer on participants while they practice!
• Experience and general knowledge of golf is required; Specific Special Olympics rules will be shared with unified partners
• All unified partners must complete trainings on the Special Olympics volunteer portal
Volunteer Number Requesting: 1-5 (more may be needed)
Contact info:
Name: Brittany Drew
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-644-4181
Website: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Volunteers-and-Internships#section-3
Event Location: Dobson Ranch Golf Course
Start Date: 09/01/2026 End Date: 12/01/2026
Event Frequency: Tuesdays
Start Time: 6:00 PM | End Time: 7:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department
Event Description/Details: This program is for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ages 6+) to learn golf and prepare them for Special Olympics golf competitions. Participants are split in groups to learn various golfing strokes and skills.
Dates: Tuesdays, September 1-December 1 from 6pm-7pm
Location(s): Dobson Ranch Golf Course - 2155 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202
Volunteer Description/Details:
• Assist with set up and clean up 15-30 minutes before and after practice
• Assist coaches or independently coach a group on a specific golf skill
• Be encouraging and cheer on participants while they practice!
• Experience is preferred but not required but volunteers must engage in the activity
Volunteer Number Requesting: 1-6
Contact info:
Name: Brittany Drew
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-644-4181
Website: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Volunteers-and-Internships#section-3
Event Location: Quail Run Soccer Complex
Start Date: 09/16/2026 End Date: 12/09/2026
Event Frequency: Wednesdays
Start Time: 6:00 PM | End Time: 8:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department
Event Description/Details: This program is for individuals with intellectual disabilities to learn soccer and prepare them for Special Olympics soccer competitions. Participants are placed in groups to learn various soccer skills and play practice games.
Dates: Wednesdays, September 16-December 9
• 6pm-7pm (Youth)
• 7pm-8pm (Adult)
Location(s): Quail Run Soccer Complex - 4155 E. Virginia St., Mesa 85215 - Field 4
Volunteer Description/Details:
• Assist with set up and clean up 15-30 minutes before and after practice
• Assist coaches or independently coach a group on a specific soccer skill
• Be encouraging and cheer on participants while they practice!
• Experience is preferred but not required but volunteers must engage in the activity
Volunteer Number Requesting: 1-4
Contact info:
Name: Brittany Drew
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-644-4181
Website: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Volunteers-and-Internships#section-3
Event Location: Red Mountain Soccer Complex
Start Date: 08/06/2026 End Date: 10/15/2026
Event Frequency: Thursdays
Start Time: 7:00 PM | End Time: 8:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department
Event Description/Details: This program is for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ages 6+) to learn bocce and prepare them for Special Olympics bocce competitions. 4-8 participants are on each court with one coach facilitating the game.
Dates: Thursdays, August 6-October 15 from 7pm-8pm
Location: Red Mountain Soccer Complex North (Field 10) - 905 N Sunvalley Blvd., Mesa 85207
Volunteer Description/Details:
• Assist with set up and clean up 15-30 minutes before and after practice
• Assist coaches in running a court or run a court independently if needed
• Assisting participants with forming teams for competition
• Be encouraging and cheer on participants while they practice!
• Experience is preferred but not required but volunteers must engage in the activity
Volunteer Number Requesting: 1-4
Contact info:
Name: Brittany Drew
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-644-4181
Website: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Volunteers-and-Internships#section-3
Event Location: Brimhall Aquatics Complex – 5035 E. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85206
Start Date: 07/25/2026 End Date: 10/10/2026
Event Frequency: Saturdays
Start Time: 9:00 AM | End Time: 12:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department
Event Description/Details: This program is for individuals with intellectual disabilities to prepare them for Special Olympics swim competitions. This is not a learn to swim program. Each pool has 2-4 swimmers in each lane with varying ability and are assigned a coach on each lane to learn various swim strokes and prepare for their individual competition(s).
Location(s):
• Brimhall Aquatics Complex – 5035 E. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85206
- 9am-10am (Youth)
- 10am-12pm (2 Adult sessions)
and
• Carson Aquatics Complex - 605 N. Westwood, Mesa, AZ 85201
- 9am-10am (Youth)
- 10am-11am (Adult)
Volunteer Description/Details:
• Must know how to swim and keep afloat in the water
• Assist with set up and clean up 15-30 minutes before and after practice
• Assist coaches with directing participants when and what swim stroke to practice
• Timing participants laps to track progress and submit for competition
• Be encouraging and cheer on participants while they practice!
• Experience is preferred but not required but volunteers must engage in the activity
Volunteer Number Requesting:
• 1-4 for each location
Contact info:
Name: Brittany Drew
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-644-4181
Website: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Volunteers-and-Internships#section-3
November 2026
Event Location: Mesa Community College Southern & Dobson Campus
Start Date: 11/04/2026 End Date: 11/04/2026
Event Frequency: 1st Wednesday of every month
Start Time: 10:00 AM | End Time: 12:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: Mesa Market
Event Description/Details: We Care Wednesday is a food distribution event that takes place on the first Wednesday of every month at the Southern/Dobson campus, and the third Wednesday of every month at the Red Mountain campus. The food distribution events take place from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at both locations, and is open to all students, staff, and community members in need of food assistance.
Volunteer Description/Details: Volunteers at the We Care Wednesday food distribution can help organizing food, packing boxes or bags, welcoming and checking in participants after the distribution, cleaning up. We ask for our volunteers to arrive at 9:30am.
Contact info:
Name: Balbina Garcia
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-461-7397
Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScX05KGpghQ5-TPbd3qEj3h_A_vDN3f0nCajXducV08sFvFsw/viewform?usp=preview
Event Location: Mesa Community College Red Mountain Campus
Start Date: 11/18/2026 End Date: 11/18/2026
Event Frequency: 3rd Wednesday of every month
Start Time: 10:00 AM | End Time: 12:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: Mesa Market
Event Description/Details: We Care Wednesday is a food distribution event that takes place on the first Wednesday of every month at the Southern/Dobson campus, and the third Wednesday of every month at the Red Mountain campus. The food distribution events take place from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at both locations, and is open to all students, staff, and community members in need of food assistance.
Volunteer Description/Details: Volunteers at the We Care Wednesday food distribution can help organizing food, packing boxes or bags, welcoming and checking in participants after the distribution, cleaning up. We ask for our volunteers to arrive at 9:30am.
Contact info:
Name: Balbina Garcia
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-461-7397
Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCmiymSTMAOd3LNeDVTwdCk4ydCVS1mw131s02aTGrXgLCzQ/viewform?usp=dialog
Event Location: Quail Run Soccer Complex
Start Date: 09/01/2026 End Date: 11/30/2026
Event Frequency: Weekly
Start Time: 5:30 PM | End Time: 8:30 PM
Your Partner Agency: City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department
Event Description/Details: City of Mesa Youth Sports is looking for volunteer coaches for our NFL flag football league.
League Information:
- Saturdays, September -November. Seven weeklong season
- Games are between 8:30am and 12:30pm
- Games are held at Eagles Soccer Complex, Red Mountain North Soccer Complex and Quail Run Soccer Complex
- Practices are once a week between 5:30pm and 8:30pm
Volunteer Description/Details:
Coaching Requirements:
- Volunteer Application Required
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Complete web-based background check, fingerprints, and ID badge
- Attend the mandatory volunteer coach training
- For more information or to apply, please visit our website Volunteers and Internships - City of Mesa
Volunteer Coaches Receive:
- Discount Incentives
- Trainings with Expert Guest Speakers
- Practice Facility Space
- Sports Equipment
- First Aid Kits
- Educational Material
- Awards and Recognition
Contact info:
Name: Brittany Drew
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-644-4181
Website: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Volunteers-and-Internships#section-3
Event Location: Dobson Ranch Golf Course
Start Date: 09/01/2026 End Date: 12/01/2026
Event Frequency: Tuesdays
Start Time: 3:30 PM | End Time: 5:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department
Event Description/Details: This program is for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ages 8+) to prepare for Special Olympics 9-Hole golf competitions. Participants play with their unified partner in a 9-hole game at each practice. Golf carts are provided for transportation on the course. Golf partners would need their own set of golf clubs.
Dates: Tuesdays, September 1-December 1 from 3:30pm – 5pm
Location(s): Dobson Ranch Golf Course - 2155 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202
Volunteer Description/Details:
• Practice each week with your partner on the 9-Hole course
• Drive a golf cart throughout the course
• Coach and instruct your partner on golf skills and ensure they are playing correctly
• Compete in the Area and State Special Olympics golf competitions (if your partner is competing)
• Be encouraging and cheer on participants while they practice!
• Experience and general knowledge of golf is required; Specific Special Olympics rules will be shared with unified partners
• All unified partners must complete trainings on the Special Olympics volunteer portal
Volunteer Number Requesting: 1-5 (more may be needed)
Contact info:
Name: Brittany Drew
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-644-4181
Website: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Volunteers-and-Internships#section-3
Event Location: Dobson Ranch Golf Course
Start Date: 09/01/2026 End Date: 12/01/2026
Event Frequency: Tuesdays
Start Time: 6:00 PM | End Time: 7:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department
Event Description/Details: This program is for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ages 6+) to learn golf and prepare them for Special Olympics golf competitions. Participants are split in groups to learn various golfing strokes and skills.
Dates: Tuesdays, September 1-December 1 from 6pm-7pm
Location(s): Dobson Ranch Golf Course - 2155 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202
Volunteer Description/Details:
• Assist with set up and clean up 15-30 minutes before and after practice
• Assist coaches or independently coach a group on a specific golf skill
• Be encouraging and cheer on participants while they practice!
• Experience is preferred but not required but volunteers must engage in the activity
Volunteer Number Requesting: 1-6
Contact info:
Name: Brittany Drew
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-644-4181
Website: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Volunteers-and-Internships#section-3
Event Location: Quail Run Soccer Complex
Start Date: 09/16/2026 End Date: 12/09/2026
Event Frequency: Wednesdays
Start Time: 6:00 PM | End Time: 8:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department
Event Description/Details: This program is for individuals with intellectual disabilities to learn soccer and prepare them for Special Olympics soccer competitions. Participants are placed in groups to learn various soccer skills and play practice games.
Dates: Wednesdays, September 16-December 9
• 6pm-7pm (Youth)
• 7pm-8pm (Adult)
Location(s): Quail Run Soccer Complex - 4155 E. Virginia St., Mesa 85215 - Field 4
Volunteer Description/Details:
• Assist with set up and clean up 15-30 minutes before and after practice
• Assist coaches or independently coach a group on a specific soccer skill
• Be encouraging and cheer on participants while they practice!
• Experience is preferred but not required but volunteers must engage in the activity
Volunteer Number Requesting: 1-4
Contact info:
Name: Brittany Drew
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-644-4181
Website: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Volunteers-and-Internships#section-3
December 2026
Event Location: Mesa Community College Southern & Dobson
Start Date: 12/02/2026 End Date: 12/02/2026
Event Frequency: 1st Wednesday of every month
Start Time: 10:00 AM | End Time: 12:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: Mesa Community College
Event Description/Details: We Care Wednesday is a food distribution event that takes place on the first Wednesday of every month at the Southern/Dobson campus, and the third Wednesday of every month at the Red Mountain campus. The food distribution events take place from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at both locations, and is open to all students, staff, and community members in need of food assistance.
Volunteer Description/Details: Volunteers at the We Care Wednesday food distribution can help organizing food, packing boxes or bags, welcoming and checking in participants after the distribution, cleaning up. We ask for our volunteers to arrive at 9:30am.
Contact info:
Name: Balbina Garcia
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-461-7397
Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCmiymSTMAOd3LNeDVTwdCk4ydCVS1mw131s02aTGrXgLCzQ/viewform?usp=dialog
Event Location: Dobson Ranch Golf Course
Start Date: 09/01/2026 End Date: 12/01/2026
Event Frequency: Tuesdays
Start Time: 3:30 PM | End Time: 5:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department
Event Description/Details: This program is for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ages 8+) to prepare for Special Olympics 9-Hole golf competitions. Participants play with their unified partner in a 9-hole game at each practice. Golf carts are provided for transportation on the course. Golf partners would need their own set of golf clubs.
Dates: Tuesdays, September 1-December 1 from 3:30pm – 5pm
Location(s): Dobson Ranch Golf Course - 2155 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202
Volunteer Description/Details:
• Practice each week with your partner on the 9-Hole course
• Drive a golf cart throughout the course
• Coach and instruct your partner on golf skills and ensure they are playing correctly
• Compete in the Area and State Special Olympics golf competitions (if your partner is competing)
• Be encouraging and cheer on participants while they practice!
• Experience and general knowledge of golf is required; Specific Special Olympics rules will be shared with unified partners
• All unified partners must complete trainings on the Special Olympics volunteer portal
Volunteer Number Requesting: 1-5 (more may be needed)
Contact info:
Name: Brittany Drew
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-644-4181
Website: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Volunteers-and-Internships#section-3
Event Location: Dobson Ranch Golf Course
Start Date: 09/01/2026 End Date: 12/01/2026
Event Frequency: Tuesdays
Start Time: 6:00 PM | End Time: 7:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department
Event Description/Details: This program is for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ages 6+) to learn golf and prepare them for Special Olympics golf competitions. Participants are split in groups to learn various golfing strokes and skills.
Dates: Tuesdays, September 1-December 1 from 6pm-7pm
Location(s): Dobson Ranch Golf Course - 2155 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202
Volunteer Description/Details:
• Assist with set up and clean up 15-30 minutes before and after practice
• Assist coaches or independently coach a group on a specific golf skill
• Be encouraging and cheer on participants while they practice!
• Experience is preferred but not required but volunteers must engage in the activity
Volunteer Number Requesting: 1-6
Contact info:
Name: Brittany Drew
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-644-4181
Website: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Volunteers-and-Internships#section-3
Event Location: Quail Run Soccer Complex
Start Date: 09/16/2026 End Date: 12/09/2026
Event Frequency: Wednesdays
Start Time: 6:00 PM | End Time: 8:00 PM
Your Partner Agency: City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department
Event Description/Details: This program is for individuals with intellectual disabilities to learn soccer and prepare them for Special Olympics soccer competitions. Participants are placed in groups to learn various soccer skills and play practice games.
Dates: Wednesdays, September 16-December 9
• 6pm-7pm (Youth)
• 7pm-8pm (Adult)
Location(s): Quail Run Soccer Complex - 4155 E. Virginia St., Mesa 85215 - Field 4
Volunteer Description/Details:
• Assist with set up and clean up 15-30 minutes before and after practice
• Assist coaches or independently coach a group on a specific soccer skill
• Be encouraging and cheer on participants while they practice!
• Experience is preferred but not required but volunteers must engage in the activity
Volunteer Number Requesting: 1-4
Contact info:
Name: Brittany Drew
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-644-4181
Website: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Volunteers-and-Internships#section-3
Virtual Service Opportunities
There are many service and servant leadership opportunities available for MCC students. These virtual service opportunities are great for those who want to give back to their community while serving remote.
Check back often to see more great opportunities as new postings will be updated as we receive them.
Note: These service opportunities are made available by our community partners and are subject to the agencies discretion and availability. Listings here do not guarantee placement.
If you are an approved community partner and interested in submitting a virtual service opportunity for this page, please fill out this form.
Virtual Service Opportunity & Info: Create social media ads to foster hot car awareness. Develop ways by which to encourage social media participation on our social media platforms. Help us develop civic engagement curricula that teaches civic engagement to middle school kids using dog or pet ownership as the catalyst. Create multi-racial hot car awareness ads. Inviting elected officials in the districts the student lives to submit photos. Invite friends and family to like our social media pages as we expand our brand beyond Arizona.
Volunteer Requirements: Love pets. Appreciates that leaving a dog or child in a hot car is wrong. Thinks outside the box
Contact info:
Name: Debra Nolan
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 623-640-5296
Website: http://www.dontleaveme.org
Virtual Service Opportunity & Info: Students join a GreenLight Student-Led Sustainability Project with 5 students and a mentor. The commitment is 5 hours per week from February through April 2022. This is a great chance for students to apply their knowledge beyond the classroom, build their practical skill set, and gain relevant resume experience- solving real world sustainability challenges with real local businesses. Projects are first come, first serve!
- Shape Up US:
Shape Up US focuses on educating K-6th grade students and parents on nutrition, environmental, and holistic well-being. Students working on the GreenLight project with Shape Up will create a take-home guide for parents and their children on how to live a green lifestyle at home. This guide will be published by Shape Up to distribute to parents across the United States to promote more environmentally conscious homes and families! - Green Living Magazine: Solutioneers will collaborate on event greening for their Earth month event on April 22nd and 23rd. We will place an emphasis on zero waste, and provide outreach to event attendees promoting our sustainability efforts. This project is for students interested in event greening and zero waste solutions.
- Mtuli Foundation: Solutioneers will research various eco-friendly alternatives for cooking fires. The goal of the project is to determine feasible alternatives to be provided to the community in Karonga, Malawi, Africa, listing pros and cons, as well as environmental, social, and economic benefits of each proposed solution. This project is for students interested in international development.
- Dynamic RE: Solutioneers will interview Arizona utility companies and publish the videos on the Dynamic Youtube channel. The videos will highlight resources and rebates available to property owners across the state and serve as a resource provided to Dynamic clientele. This project is for students interested in sustainability in real estate and energy.
Volunteer Requirements: To join a Spring 2022 project, students need to apply by February 13th on our website at https://www.glsolutions.org.
Contact info:
Name: Ashley Weisman
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-735-4113
Website: GLSolutions.org
Virtual Service Opportunity & Info: The MCC Arboretum maintains a database and map of the campus trees. The database needs to be updated regularly as trees are removed or added. It also contains scientific information about the tree species, but there is missing information that needs to be researched and input. The map also needs updating and maintenance.
Volunteer Requirements: Access to a computer with internet and limited computer skills are required for the database maintenance. Knowledge of computer programming, specifically Javascript, is required for the map project.
Contact Info
Name: Sean Whitcomb
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-461-7117
Website: https://www.mesacc.edu/arboretum/arboretum-events
Virtual Service Opportunity & Info: Volunteers are needed for Azura Literacy’s virtual reading program. Volunteers will be tutoring elementary students in reading one-on-one through Zoom twice a week for 45 minutes, providing individualized support to struggling readers.
Volunteer Requirements:
- at least 18 years old
- have access to a computer and high-speed internet connection
- proficient in the following computer skills: using internet browsers & websites – switching between multiple open tabs; Zoom meetings & screen sharing
- pass a literacy screener
- Level 1 fingerprint clearance (if you do not have a current valid card, we can cover the cost of the DPS application; volunteers cover the $8.25 scanning fee)
- interview with the program director, including demonstrating competency using Zoom screen sharing and navigating multiple tabs in a web browser
- complete the self-paced e-trainings (12-15 hours total) & attend a live Zoom meeting for new tutors (2 hours)
- commitment to at least 1.5 hours per week (two separate 45-minute sessions) for at least a 16 week semester (or 8 weeks in summer) but preferably for 1 year
- commitment to attending a monthly volunteer meeting (1 hour/month)
- ability to be reliable and punctual
- Application link: https://airtable.com/appYkl41r0lzOsnAs/shr0n4znYQkgAnxI7
Contact Info
Name: Allyse Hazeltine
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-834-2117
Website: https://www.azuraliteracy.org
Event Location: Home
Start Date: 7/14/2021 End Date: 7/16/2021
Event Frequency: morning or afternoon
Start Time: varies | End Time: varies. (maximum of one hour)
Event Description/Details: We are hosting a virtual camp for our immune compromised heart kids. Virtual camp dates are July 14, 15, and 16. There will be 2-3 activities in the morning, afternoon, and evening, each lasting a maximum of one hour.
Volunteer Description/Details: Volunteer(s) needed to lead a live Zoom art activity. We are looking for an air dry clay project, board and brush, or tie dye. Camper ages at this time range from four under the age of 10 and the others range in ages of 10-16.
Contact info:
Name: Cathy Korkosz
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 480-980-0317
Virtual Service Opportunity & Info: For 25 years and counting, Reading Partners has been mobilizing communities to provide proven, individualized reading support to put students on a path toward reading at grade level by fourth grade.
Volunteer Requirements:
- Age: You must be 14 years or older.
- Time & location: Commit to a little over one hour per week (tutoring generally takes place 8 am-5 pm, Mon-Thurs).
- Training: Complete required tutor orientation.
- Technology: Online tutors must have access to a computer and reliable wifi.
- Screening: Pass a background check and any additional required screening.
- Terms and conditions: Agree to the terms of our tutor code of conduct.
Contact info:
Name: Morgan Dircks
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: (510) 444-9800
Website: https://readingpartners.org/
Virtual Service Opportunity & Info: St. Vincent de Paul’s Help from Home program offers opportunities to contribute to your community from anywhere, anytime. It’s all about spreading compassion and dignity to everyone in the community. Projects range from making cards for our guests, writing letters, assembling outreach kits, and many others. Your projects will impact the lives of those experiencing homelessness, working to improve their health, improve their skills to get a job, educate their kids, and so much more.
Volunteer Requirements: Please sign up on our website at www.stvincentdepaul.net/get-involved/help-from-home. You will then receive our current Help from Home Guide full of creative, fun ways to engage in volunteering from home.
Contact info:
Name: Morgan Dircks
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 602-622-1670
Website: https://www.stvincentdepaul.net/get-involved/help-from-home