Volunteer Opportunities

Connect with Your Community Through Volunteering

When you volunteer with TCAA, you're not just giving your time — you're giving comfort, connection, and hope. Whether you're delivering a warm meal, greeting a neighbor at the shelter, or helping behind the scenes, every role helps someone move from crisis to stability.

We believe everyone deserves a safe place to sleep, nourishing food to eat, and a chance to thrive. And it takes all of us — volunteers, staff, and neighbors — working together to make that happen.
 

Below are our volunteer opportunities. To get started, sign up for a volunteer shift

Food Pantry Support

Support our food pantry by stocking shelves, packing food boxes, picking up donations from local partners, and pitching in at community food drives. The pantry is a lively, fast-moving space where every day looks a little different as we work to meet the needs of our neighbors.

• Mon-Fri: Mornings & afternoons
• Tues & Thurs: Mornings, afternoons & evenings
• 2146 E Apache Blvd. Tempe, Arizona 85281
• No special requirements 

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Provide services to our senior clients which allow them to stay in their current home as long as possible.  Includes client support- friendly phone calls/social visits; household- light chores, minor home maintenance, pet care and transportation- grocery shopping, deliveries, other errands. Volunteers are matched with a client and asked to commit to 1-2 hours per month.

• Any day/time
• East Valley
• This program requires the following documentation:
  • Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card  
  • DES Centralized Background Check  
  • Direct Service Position form  
  • Criminal History Self Disclosure  
  • A complete Volunteer Application 

I-HELP Shelter Meal Provider

If you're interested in providing and serving a meal for the 40 participants of the I-HELP shelter, you can learn more about this opportunity. We suggest that you bring approximately 5-7 volunteers to prep and serve the meal. 

• Any day, arrive by 5 PM and serve at 5:30 PM
• Located at various churches in Tempe
• No special requirements 

Congregate Meals Service

Serve lunch and connect with seniors in our community with light clean up. Daily or special event opportunities available.

• Mon-Fri, 11:00 AM – 1 PM
• Escalante Multi-Generational Center (2150 E Orange St., Tempe), North Tempe Multi-Generational Center (1555 N Bridalwreath St., Tempe), Granite Reef Senior Center (1700 N. Granite Reef Rd., Scottsdale)
• This program requires the following documentation:
  • AZ Food Handler’s Card 

Meals On Wheels

Volunteers are needed to package catered meals and/or deliver meals to the homes of home-bound older adults and adults with disabilities. Because of the deep connection and valued relationships that develop between meal carriers and participants of this program, a minimum six month volunteer commitment is expected. 

Meal Packing: Help prepare and package meals to be sent out for meal delivery. 

Meal Delivery: Help deliver meals and conduct a wellness check for our older adult or disabled clients.

• Mon-Fri, 8-9:30 AM (Meal Packing) & 9:30-11:30 AM (Meal Delivery)
• North Tempe Multi-Generational Center, 1555 N Bridalwreath St., Tempe (Meal Packing) and Delivery to Tempe and surrounding areas
• This program requires the following documentation:
  • Meal Packing
    • AZ Food Handler’s Card
  • Meals on Wheels Driver:
    • Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card  
    • Food Handler’s Card DES  
    • Centralized Background Check  
    • Direct Service Position form  
    • Criminal History Self Disclosure  
    • MVR  
    • Copy of current Driver’s License
    • Vehicle Registration, & Insurance
    • Completed Volunteer Application 

Escalante Community Garden

Love the outdoors and gardening? We would love your help! This is a great environment for volunteers of all ages.

• 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. October-March, 8 – 11 AM; April, May, September, 7 – 10 AM. Garden is closed June-August.
• 2150 E Orange St, Tempe, AZ 85281
• No special requirements 

Garden Directions

Special Events

If none of the above opportunities suit your needs, check out our special events for even more opportunities! 

Ready to make a difference?

Take the next step by connecting with our Volunteer Manager one-on-one to get started. We’ll learn about your interests, answer any questions, and match you with opportunities that fit your schedule — from our Senior Independence programs and Food Pantry to special events and office support.

Reach out to the Volunteer Office at (480) 422-8922 ext. 5881 or volunteer1@tempeaction.org and we’ll follow up with you directly.

Volunteers under 18 must have a parent or guardian involved in the sign-up process.

Forms and Clearances