Donation Center Sorting and Organizing

Date(s): Tuesdays and Thursdays

Time: 11am-1pm

Location: Westside- ADC Family Campus (4651 Montano Blvd. NW- Donation Center)

Details: Love organizing? We are holding sorting and organizing sessions every week. Join us to help keep the space tidy and ready for whatever families need in their homes.

Requirements: none

Staff Member: Sign up online and direct questions to: Jennifer Clear, Housing Coordinator

Westside Campus Cleanup

Date(s):

Thursday, June 4

Saturday, May 30

Time: 8:30-10:30

Location: Westside: Saranam ADC Family Campus Office (4651 Montano Blvd. NW-Donation Center)

Details: Join us for our Campus Cleanup the first Thursday of every month to undertake landscaping and repair tasks to ensure the campus is a welcoming place for our families to call home. We also have a Saturday date available for anyone who can't make it during the week!

Requirements: none

Staff Member: Sign up online and direct questions to: Dede Walden Facilities Manager

Eastside Campus Cleanup

Date(s): Tuesday April 14, May 12

Saturday April 25

Time: 8:30-10:30am

Location: Eastside: Weil Family Center 10400 San Jacinto Dr. NE

Details: Our Campus Cleanups on the Eastside take place on the second Tuesday of the month. We will focus on repair and maintenance tasks that keep our campus functional and safe for our families. We also have a Saturday date available for anyone who can't make it during the week!

Requirements: none

Staff Member: Sign up online and direct questions to: Dede Walden Facilities Manager

Volunteer Receptionist

Date(s): Mon-Thurs. 11:45-1:00pm and

April 13 (9:45-11:15)

*Emergency substitute position available as well

Location: Westside-Saranam ADC Family Campus Office (4651 Montano Blvd. NW)

Details: We’re seeking friendly volunteers to cover our front desk during required staff meetings and scheduled lunch breaks. Volunteers will greet visitors, assist donors, direct families and community members to the appropriate staff in our office and receive packages.

Can't commit regularly? We can also utilize an emergency substitute in the event of staff illness or cancellations. Email Brittany Evans to let her know your availability.

Requirements: none

Staff Member: Sign up online and direct questions to: Brittany Evans, Office Manager

Monthly Supply Sorting (FTA Campus, Eastside)

Date(s): Wednesday April 22, May 20

Time: 9:30-11:30am

Location: Eastside-Saranam Classroom (1100 Eubank Blvd. NE, Suite A)

Details: Help us sort and fulfill each family's monthly supply orders. Families order from a list of available products and we gather and organize them for pick-up.

Requirements: none

Staff Member: Sign up online and direct questions to: Jennifer Clear, Housing Coordinator

Monthly Supply Sorting (ADC Family Campus, Westside)

Date(s): Wednesday May 13, June 10

Time: 9:30-11:30am

Location: Westside-Saranam ADC Family Campus Office (4651 Montano Blvd. NW-Donation Center)

Details: Help us sort and fulfill each family's monthly supply orders. Families order from a list of available products and we gather and organize them for pick-up.

Requirements: none

Staff Member: Sign up online and direct questions to: Jennifer Clear, Housing Coordinator

Welcome Kits

Date(s): Due by April 20

Time: flexible, remote

Location: Westside-Saranam ADC Family Campus

Details: We still have a few welcome kits to fulfill! These kits ensure that every home is stocked with all the supplies families need to get started on their new futures. Sign up for a themed “welcome kit” for each home, including laundry, paper goods, first-aid, cleaning supplies, toiletry supplies, basic tool kit, or school supplies bundles. 11 of each welcome kit are needed. You can collect one or several!

Volunteers collect items, put them in container (bag, box or basket), and deliver it to Saranam. Sign up to collect items for one or several kits!

Requirements: none

Staff Member: Sign up online and direct questions to: Jennifer Clear, Housing Coordinator

New Decorators



Date(s): Decorating starts April 20, 2026

Location: Westside-Saranam ADC Family Campus (4651 Montano Blvd. NW)

Details: Have you always wanted to put together a home for a family? We still need some additional decorators to help prepare the homes for families to move in. We provide all of the furniture and most of the household items needed and you can commit to as many or as few rooms as you want. Bring a friend! It's a great way to build community.

Email Jen Clear, Housing Coordinator, for more information. jclear@saranamabq.org

Requirements: none

Bed and Furniture Assembly

Date: Saturday, April 18

Time: 9am-1pm

Location: Westside-Saranam ADC Family Campus Donation Center (4651 Montano Blvd. NW)

Details: Are you handy? Our bed set-up and furniture assembly job is just right for you. Before decorating can begin, we first need to ensure bed frames and furniture are assembled in each home. The more hands we have for this job, the easier it is.

Requirements: None. We have some tools available, but additional are always put to good use. 

Staff Member: Sign up online and direct questions to: Jennifer Clear, Housing Coordinator

Decorator Store Runners

Date: Monday, April 20

Time: 9am-12pm

Location: Westside-Saranam ADC Family Campus Donation Center (4651 Montano Blvd. NW)

Details: It's the happiest free shop you'll ever visit! Volunteers will help run Saranam’s free decorator store and deliver the household goods and furniture to the correct homes. This would be a great job to do with all ages!

Requirements: Ability to lift at least 10lbs

Staff Member: Sign up online and direct questions to: Jennifer Clear, Housing Coordinator

ADC Family Center Decorating

Date(s): Late april (anticipated)

Time: flexible

Location: Westside-Saranam ADC Family Campus (4651 Montano Blvd. NW-Family Center)

Details: Do you love to put up child-friendly decor? We've got a job with your name on it! When our family center opens, we need a volunteer (or volunteer group) to change over decorations every month. You will be responsible for bringing or making the decorations.

NOTE: We anticipate this job will begin in late April. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email Stephanie Pankratz, our Family Activity Coordinator, at: spankratz@saranamabq.org

Requirements: none

Library Setup

Date: Late April (anticipated)

Time: To be determined

Location: Westside-Saranam ADC Family Campus Office (4651 Montano Blvd. NW-Family Center)

Details: We are almost ready to stock our library shelves! If you would like to help label books, put them on shelves, and create a warm, welcoming space, let us know!

NOTE: We anticipate this job will begi in late April. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email Stephanie Pankratz, our Family Activity Coordinator, at: spankratz@saranamabq.org

Requirements: Ability to lift at least 25lbs

Do you have a group that would love to get involved together? These are perfect opportunities for a few friends to enjoy.

Meal Kits

Date(s): Flexible

Location: either campus

Details: Providing meal kits is a great way to share a budget-friendly, kid-approved meal that families can make again and again. 

Volunteers provide at least 10 meal kits for our families, complete with detailed recipe and the nonperishable items for the meal. Saranam will distribute to families at one of our campuses.

Requirements: none

Contact Jennifer Clear, Housing Coordinator, to set up plan for your group!

End of School Celebration

Date(s): Wed. May 27

Time: 5:00-7:00pm

Location: Eastside-Weil Family Center, 10400 San Jacinto Dr. NE

Details: School is almost done! Help us celebrate with our families with dinner and some fun activities to ring in the summer. If you like throwing a good party, join us!

Your group will be responsible for dinner for 30-35 people as well as bringing the supplies for activities.

Note: this is a group project. It is best with at least 3-4 people helping.

Requirements: none

Staff Members: Sign up online and direct questions to:

Eastside Family Activity Coordinator, Susan Leung

Family Nights at ADC Family Campus

Date(s): Wednesdays (1-2x/month)

Time: 5:00-7:00pm

Location: Westside(Saranam Classroom, 4651 Montano Blvd. NW)

Details: Join us for our family nights at our ADC Family Campus! We need 1-2 volunteers to help one or two Wednesdays per month.

Please note that we do ask for consistent volunteers, not one-time attendees, to allow you a chance to build a relationship with our families.

Requirements: Saranam Safe Sanctuaries training and current background check

*Please email Stephanie Pankratz, Family Activity Coordinator, with your interest in this opportunity. We can work out a unique schedule for you.

Yoga Instructor

Date: Monday, May 11

Time: 5:00-6:00pm (group #1) 6:00-7:00pm (group #2)

Location: Eastside-Weil Family Center, 10400 San Jacinto Dr. NE

Details: Do you have a passion for sharing yoga with both adults and kids? The movement and stress management benefits it offers makes yoga a great life skill to learn. Sign up to to teach the classes for our families!

Requirements: none

Staff Members: Sign up online and direct questions to:

Eastside Family Activity Coordinator- Susan Leung

Employability Skills

Dates for semester at BOTH campuses

• Cover Letter Creation: July 10, 17, 24
• Mock Interviews: July 31, August 7

Time: 8:30-11:30am

Details: You got that right- we're holding our signature Employability Skills class at BOTH campuses in July and August. This class prepares students to apply for the job of their dreams.

We need 2-3 volunteers at both campuses for both cover letter writing workshops and mock interviews. No experience necessary but a background in writing, HR, or the hiring process is a huge bonus!

Requirements: Saranam Safe Sanctuaries training and current background check

Staff Members: Sign up online and direct questions to: Education Coordinator, Amy Carpenter.

Share a Meal for Family Night

Dates for semester:

Eastside (Weil Family Center, 10400 San Jacinto Ave. NE)

• April 15, 22, 29 (5:00pm)
• May 20 (5:00pm)

Westside (Saranam Classroom, 4651 Montano Blvd. NW)

• May 18 (5:30pm)*

Details: Food is the glue of community! We love to make a shared meal a part of our family nights. Volunteers will provide a meal for between 30-45 people (dependent on day and campus selected). You are welcome to stick around and join our families for some good community conversation and fun!

*This is a special welcome dinner for new families at our ADC Family Campus.

Requirements: none

Staff Members: Sign up online and direct questions to:

Westside Family Activity Coordinator- Stephanie Pankratz

Eastside Family Activity Coordinator- Susan Leung

April Alumni Event

Date: Saturday, April 25

Time: 11:00-2:30pm

Location: Eastside- Weil Family Center, 10400 San Jacinto Ave. NE

Details: We are still dreaming up a theme for April's event, but we do know that we will need 2-3 volunteers to help with setup, facilitating activities, childcare, and more. Join us for the fun!

Requirements: Saranam Safe Sanctuaries training and current background check

Staff Member: Sign up online and direct questions to: Leighann Plummer, Alumni Coordinator

May Alumni Event

Date: Saturday, May 23

Time: 11:00-2:30pm

Location: Eastside- Weil Family Center, 10400 San Jacinto Ave. NE

Details: We need 2-3 volunteers to help make this event a success. If you've wanted to get involved with families but are only available on weekends, this is for you!

Requirements: Saranam Safe Sanctuaries training and current background check

Staff Member: Sign up online and direct questions to: Leighann Plummer, Alumni Coordinator