Volunteer News | January/February 2025

Volunteer Opportunities and Announcements

Hello Tracy,


Happy 2025! THANK YOU for making last year so successful; we accomplished so much together!


We hope one of your goals this year is to get involved. Check out all we have going on during these cold winter months below and sign up for what works best for you.


Here's an easy way to start out the new year on a high note- share this newsletter with anyone who you know would be interested!


If you have any questions about any of these opportunities, please contact Sunny Holmes, Community Engagement Coordinator, at (505) 377-5086 or sholmes@saranamabq.org.

Housing/Administration

It may be winter but we have lots going on at both campuses. Several of these opportunities can be flexible days/times. Let us know when you're available!

Monthly Supply Sorting (Eastside Campus)


Date(s): Wednesday, January 29 and February 26

Time: 9:30-11:30am

Location: Saranam Classroom 1(100 Eubank Blvd. NE, Suite A)


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


Requirements: none

Monthly Supply Sorting (Westside ADC Family Campus)


Date(s): Wednesday, January 15 and February 12

Time: 9:30-11:30am

Location: Saranam ADC Family Campus Office (4651 Montano Blvd. NW-Home #1)


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


Requirements: none

Shed Organization


Date(s): flexible

Time: flexible (should take about 2 hours)

Location: Eastside- Saranam Weil Family Center (10400 San Jacinto Ave. NE)


Details: We need 2-3 people with a good eye for organization help us clean out and organize our shed.


Requirements: none

Shelf Building


Date(s): flexible

Time: flexible

Location: Eastside- Saranam Weil Family Center (10400 San Jacinto Ave. NE)


Details: Do you like building? We need some simple shelves constructed for our garden shed so we can keep it nice and organized all year long.


Requirements: none

Winter Landscaping

ADC Family Campus


Date(s): flexible

Time: flexible (should take about 2 hours)

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


Details: The plants at our ADC Family Campus are thriving- maybe a little too much. We need someone to help with some winter trimming of our small plants.


Requirements: None. We have tools but if you have your own, that would be great as well!

Clean and Haul


Date(s): flexible

Time: Flexible

Location: ADC Family Campus )4651 Montano Blvd. NW)


Details: Roll up your sleeves! We need a few people to help us clean up a pile of leaves and general debris on our ADC Family Campus property. With many hands, this will take no time at all!


Sign up and we can find a time that works for everyone.


Requirements: none

Landscaping Cleanup

ADC Family Campus


Date(s): flexible

Time: flexible (should take about 2 hours)

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


Details: Weeds love New Mexico, don't they? We need 2-3 people to help us pull these pesky friends around the homes of our ADC Family Campus. Weekend times available, if needed.


Requirements: None. We have tools but if you have your own, that would be great as well!

Campus Cleanup


Date(s): February 22

Time: 10am-12pm

Location: Saranam Eastside Apartments


Details: Join us for our monthly campus cleanup! Our projects change every month but could include simple repairs, painting, landscaping or organizing. This is a great opportunity for families!


Requirements: None

Click below to sign up via Sign-Up Genius or contact Sunny Holmes at:

sholmes@saranamabq.org; (505) 377-5086.

Sign Up

Education

This is a season of intensive learning for our families! We have LOTS of ways to get involved- through tutoring, planning parties, or providing food to gather around.

Family Night Volunteers- Eastside Campus


Date(s): Mondays

Time: 5:00-7:00

Location: Weil Family Center (10400 San Jacinto Ave. NE)


Details: We need 2 more volunteers to help us facilitate our family life skills nights on Monday evenings. Volunteers will help with activities, check for comprehension, and connect with families.


Requirements: Saranam volunteer and Safe Sanctuaries training

Share a Meal- ADC Family Campus


Date(s): Wednesday, February 5 and March 5

Time: 5:00pm

Location: Saranam temporary classroom at Mesa View United Methodist Church


Details: Do you love cooking? We like to start out each month by sharing a meal in our family nights. We need someone to provide a meal for about 30 people for each of these days.


Requirements: none

Plan a Saranam Birthday Party!

ADC Family Campus


Date(s): Monday, February 5

Time: 5:00-7:00

Location: Saranam temporary classroom at Mesa View United Methodist Church


Details: Saranam is turning another year older (and looking great, if we do say so)! We want to plan a small celebration for our families during family night. If you like planning games, we want you!


Requirements: none

Plan Holiday Celebration(s)

Both Campuses


Date(s): Varies

Time: 5:00pm

Location: Both Saranam ADC Family Campus on Westside and Eastside Campus


Details: Calling all party people! We would love to welcome anyone who loves planning holiday celebrations for kids. Some available holidays include: Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day and Easter. This is a great opportunity for groups as well!


Requirements: none

Financial Education Workshops

ADC Family Campus


Date(s):

March 25 (Budget workshop)

April 1 (Credit workshop)

Time: 1-3pm

Location: Saranam temporary classroom at Mesa View United Methodist Church


Details: We will start an extensive financial education series with our families at our ADC Family Campus in the later spring. We need 2-3 volunteers for each of the days listed to help work closely with families to understand the concepts of the workshop and implement the lessons in their personal finances.


Requirements: Knowledge of workshop subject matter

Click below to sign up via Sign-Up Genius or contact Sunny Holmes at:

sholmes@saranamabq.org; (505) 377-5086.

Sign Up

Alumni Program

Thank you to everyone available to provide childcare during our January and February financial education series! There are still opportunities to help out with continuing education and community throughout the next couple of months.

Guest Speaking


Date(s): Saturday, February 1 and 8

Time: 9:30-10:30

Location: Saranam Classroom, 1100 Eubank Blvd. NE, Suite A


Details: We are digging into important financial education with our alumni. In addition to our material, we would love a guest speaker to share their experience and perspectives with each of these topics:

  • February 1: Employee Benefits and Retirement Planning
  • February 8: Asset Purchases


Requirements: Topical knowledge

BINGO


Date(s): Saturday, March 8

Time: Time TBD

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


Details: This is always a fun day! We would love to have 3-4 volunteers to help with calling BINGO, watching kids, and/or providing lunch. If you would like to join in the fun for any of these, sign on up!


Requirements: None

Click below to sign up via Sign-Up Genius or contact Sunny Holmes at:

sholmes@saranamabq.org; (505) 377-5086.

Sign Up

Group Projects

These are the PERFECT projects for groups. Whether you have a book club, church group or a close group of friends, there are some a fun ways to make holidays and celebrations special for our families.

Easter Baskets (early-mid April 2025)



Date: By April 14

Location: ADC Family Campus


Details: The Easter Bunny comes to Saranam every year! We love to provide the kids with a basket full of fun goodies to make it a memorable holiday. Some of the items in the baskets have included:


-books

-candy (is it even a celebration without sugar?)

-spring outdoor activities like bubbles or chalk


We will need about 20 baskets. We will send you the ages and genders of our kids so you can get your bunny shopping all ready.


Requirements: none

Click below to sign up via Sign-Up Genius or contact Sunny Holmes at:

sholmes@saranamabq.org; (505) 377-5086.

Sign Up

Special Announcements

Volunteer Trainings

If you would like to work with families directly, join us for a volunteer training. We cover the ins and outs of our program, trauma informed care, and child abuse prevention.


  • Saturday, January 11 9:00-12:30 at our Weil Family Center on the Eastside of town
  • Friday, March 7 9:00-12:30, location TBD


RSVP to Sunny Holmes to secure your spot!