Volunteers are the heart of Davis. The City of Davis relies on you to create a vibrant community. Your time is an investment that pays off big. Adopt a park, share your expertise, or volunteer at events to directly beautify our city, strengthen community bonds, and supercharge essential city programs.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Outdoor Education Volunteers

Ages 14 - 16 Volunteers will learn the logistics of day-to-day operations and boost their creativity by helping facilitate activities in Camp Putah, Summer Sampler, and Backyard Adventures from 6/15 to 8/21. Volunteers must be ready to transition from camper to volunteer. Each volunteer will work two consecutive weeks of Camp Putah and one additional week of either Summer Sampler or Backyard Adventures, with the possibility of volunteering for more weeks if available. During Camp Putah weeks, volunteers must be available from 7:30am–2:30pm Monday through Wednesday, and from 7:30am Thursday through 12:30pm Friday for the overnight. For Summer Sampler and Backyard Adventures, volunteers must be available from 8:30am–3:30pm Monday through Friday. There is no camp on 7/3.

The $122 program fee is payable once the volunteer has been accepted. Volunteers must provide their own bike and helmet and be proficient in bicycling, as they will bike a minimum of 10 miles per day.

The Outdoor Education Volunteer application has closed. For any questions regarding Outdoor Education volunteering, please contact Conor Shuey at cshuey@cityofdavis.org.

Davis Senior Center

• International Day Event - Thursday, April 23, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sign up here!
• Senior Center Jewelry Sale, Various Shifts April 30 - May 2, Sign up here!
• Mother's Day Bingo Lunch, Thursday, May 14, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sign up here!
• 'Friday Films (and more!) - Every other Friday. Set up shift: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. or Clean up shift: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Sign up here!
• Medical Equipment Cleaning - Tuesdays, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Sign up here!

Adopt A Park Workdays

Help with various beautification projects in our parks and greenbelts.  Project locations are finalized about 2 weeks before the event.

Upcoming Dates

• TBA!

Community Garden Workdays

Help with projects at the beautiful 5th Street Community Garden. 

Upcoming Dates 

• April 25, May 16, and May 30 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Sign up here! 

Active Transportation Events

• Bike Rodeos -  April 8, April 15, April 22, April 29 at Davis Area Elementary Schools Sign up here! 
• Loopalooza -  May 3, various sites, Sign up here! 
• Celebrate Davis Bike Valet - May 15,  Community Park Sign up here! 

Police Department TAGS (Trauma and Grief Support)

The Davis Police Department, along with the Davis Fire Department, has established a program called TAGS (Trauma & Grief Support Program). TAGS volunteers work on an on-call basis in conjunction with the Department to assist on-scene community members who are experiencing grief and/or trauma. 

Information about the application process can be found in the TAGS application.

To apply or speak with someone about the team please email –  policeweb@cityofdavis.org

Group Projects - Small and Large!

Have a group that wants to spend a few hours giving back? We always need help mulching, gardening, painting and more!

Contact us to set up a project that works with your schedule! Email our Volunteer Program Coordinator.

Looking for more one-time volunteer opportunities?

Check out some other Davis based non-profit agencies:

• Plant a tree with Tree Davis 
• Prepare or deliver meals to homebound seniors with Meals on Wheels Yolo County
• Become a Wetlands Docent with the Yolo Basin Foundation
• Help native plants and wildlife flourish with Friends of the West Pond and Friends of the North Ponds.
• Nurture a wide variety of plants with Central Park Gardens.
• Do some habitat enhancement with Putah Creek Council
• Keep Davis litter free with Davis Picks It Up!
• Volunteer as an usher at Davis Musical Theater Company

Interested in volunteering and don't see the right opportunity above?

Complete the Volunteer Interest Form to let us know how you would like to help!

Have a question or need more information? 

Email the Volunteer Program Coordinator.