Opportunities From: The City of Plano

NOTE: This opportunity cannot be used for court-ordered community service. 

Plano CARES (Code Abatement by Residents Engaged in Service) connects local volunteers to residents in need of assistance with common property code violations. Plano CARES benefits residents who are not able to resolve code issues due to physical or financial hardship. Eligible projects include:

Minimal tree trimming, Trash removal, Damaged fence removal/repair, Accessory building removal/repair and Minor exterior home repair.

Specific details about the projects will not be made available until closer to the date of the project. Volunteers must be 18 or older.

Project work days are scheduled for one Saturday of the month from March through November. Tools and equipment will be available on work days for volunteer use. 

If interested in participating in Plano CARES in 2025, Respond to this opportunity. If you plan to be a Group Leader, please Respond as an individual. Group signups are available once official dates are posted.

To Respond, you must create a Volunteer Portal account. To do so: 

Click Sign Up Select the “I’m an Adult Interested in Neighborhood Services” application track Complete the application questions Review and e-sign the Volunteer Waiver

Are you a member of the Sam Johnson Rec Center (SJC) who wants to get more involved? Give back to your community by volunteering as a Greeter!

Greeters serve as a friendly face to members when they arrive, direct visitors to the specific rooms where programs are being held, and answer general questions about SJC. This position does NOT require standing for long periods of time. Greeters usually sit unless walking someone to a specific room or the main information desk.

Volunteers should be A current Sam Johnson Recreation Center memberFriendly & welcomingLooking for an ongoing volunteer commitmentCurrent openingsTuesdays 12 - 2 pmThursdays 12 - 2 pmHow to apply

You can apply online following the below instructions. If you would like to discuss the position further, feel free to contact Morgan Green-Griffin at mgreengriffin@plano.gov

Click RESPOND.If you already have a volunteer account, click SIGN IN. If not, click SIGN UP and answer the needed questions to create a profile. You'll be directed back to the response page. In the Response Notes please indicate which shift you are available for.  Click SUMBIT OPPORTUNITY RESPONSE

The Gazebo Café is a convenient dining destination for SJC members looking for healthy and affordable meals. The Café is open Monday – Friday except on certain holidays. On average, 100+ meals are served per day. The Café is not a revenue generating program, and this service is possible because dedicated volunteers and staff work alongside each other.

Required skills Comfortable using knives and other kitchen tools Mobility to walk, stand, bend and lift up to 20 lbs Understand and recall written and verbal directions Ability to work and communicate with a diverse, intergenerational team Able to maintain cleanliness and food hygiene standards Experience as a home cook or prior employment/volunteerism in food service (preferred) Individuals must Be 18+ (cannot be currently enrolled in high school) Want a long-term opportunity (1 shift per week) Pass a background check Complete a food handling course (FREE) Next stepsClick "Respond" and indicate which days you'd be available in the Response Notes. If you don't already have a Volunteer Portal account, you should create one. Be on the lookout for an email from Morgan Green-Griffin with next steps.

Note: All Gazebo Café volunteers must be 18+ and available for an ongoing commitment. If you respond to this opportunity and do NOT meet the age guidelines, your response will be removed. Age exceptions CANNOT be made.