Celebrate National Volunteer Month by Giving Back in Downtown Tempe

April is National Volunteer Month, a time to spotlight the important work that volunteers do in communities and to recognize the incredible individuals who donate their time and talent to strengthen them. In Downtown Tempe, volunteers are the backbone of much of the work we do to shape our community - from beautifying streets and supporting events, to fostering connections among residents, businesses, and visitors.

Why Volunteer?
Giving back to your community through volunteering has many benefits—for the community and even for your health and personal well-being. Some of the benefits include increased self-confidence, improved mood, lower rates of depression, and stress reduction. Don’t just take our word for it; science-backed studies show that volunteers gain professional skills, mental health benefits, and even a longer lifespan.

That’s not all: A 2020 research study determined that volunteering increases happiness and found that happiness levels rose the longer people volunteered. Volunteering is also great for every age and stage of life:

• Children can build healthy habits and learn diverse perspectives.
• Teens can develop self-awareness and build skills.
• Adults can connect with a passion or cause.
• Seniors can cultivate a vibrant social life or sense of purpose.

At Downtown Tempe Authority (DTA), we see firsthand how volunteering benefits both individuals and the community. Did you know that in 2024, [XX] volunteers contributed [XXX] hours to support events, sustainability projects, and community outreach? These efforts made a direct impact on the success of our events and community initiatives.

By joining our team at Downtown Tempe, volunteers helped us serve thousands of event attendees and visitors, ensuring that our events were high-quality, well-supported, and welcoming. While these numbers are impressive, we think what our volunteers say about their experience is even more meaningful:

"hold for quote" —[First Name, Volunteer]

"hold for quote." —[First Name, Volunteer]

Volunteers are so critical to the work that we do, each year at our State of Downtown event, we recognize at least one volunteer who we feel has made a big difference and should be celebrated in front of stakeholders and community partners. The announcement for this volunteer will be revealed on our social media channel and in this blog, in late-April after our State of Downtown event.

Ready to Volunteer? Here’s How to Get Involved :

Downtown Tempe Events
From the Tempe Festival of the Arts to Tempe Blooms or the Downtown Tempe Pride Party, volunteers serve as ambassadors, assist with setup/teardown, and staff info booths—ensuring seamless experiences for thousands. Search for open volunteer positions to help with events.

Beautification & Sustainability

A clean, vibrant downtown enhances the experience for everyone. Occasionally, there are sustainability or beautification projects that help keep our community clean, welcoming and safe! Open for April 2025, is a new Happiness Blooms (April 14, 2024), where volunteers will unveil an Earth Day mural at Flower Power Park. Learn more here

Community Outreach

Support local businesses, neighbors in need, and initiatives to make downtown more inclusive. Search for open volunteer positions.

Join Us
As we celebrate National Volunteer Month, we thank every volunteer who shapes Downtown Tempe. Ready to make an impact?

• View Current Opportunities – this page will post current opportunities
• Sign up for our Volunteer Newsletter- be the first to be notified about upcoming opportunities