Share your time and talents with your community by volunteering with the City. We have opportunities for adults and youth ages 13 and up. You can lend a hand at special events, help with administrative tasks. Or work with young people or seniors.

Special Event Opportunities

Hands on the Arts Festival Volunteer
Enjoy our annual all-day children’s art festival as a volunteer. Open to ages 13 and up.  Volunteers who are 18 and up must be fingerprinted and cleared before scheduling.

Learn more and sign up to volunteer

Highlighted Opportunity

Volunteer as a Kindness Ambassador at our Magical Bridge Playground.

• Learn more about the Kindness Ambassador role

Library Opportunities

Help support and enhance the Library’s services in various roles.

• Positions are posted as needed. Search General Opportunities below.
• Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library Volunteer Opportunities

General Opportunities

Check out our ongoing, seasonal and upcoming volunteer opportunities.

• Search all volunteer opportunities
• Apply for a position on a City board or commission

How to Volunteer

Once you've found an opportunity that interests you, complete an application*:

• General Volunteer Application
• Library Volunteer Application
• Recreation Services and Senior Center Volunteer Application

*Fill out only one application.

Most volunteer opportunities require volunteers 18 years old and older to be fingerprinted by Public Safety and cleared with the Department of Justice before beginning volunteer service.

Contact Us

If you have questions email Volunteer Resources, or phone us at 408-730-7533.