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

Davis Senior Center

• Mocktails and Menopause - Sleep Well, Age Well,  Wednesday, July 22, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 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!

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

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

• Adopt A Park will return in September. Dates TBA!

Community Garden Workdays

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

Upcoming Dates 

• Community Garden Workdays will return in September.

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.