Serve Sugar Land

Mission Statement

The mission of the City of Sugar Land's volunteer program, Serve Sugar Land, is to connect the citizens of Sugar Land with their government through diverse volunteer opportunities that enable the City to further expand, enhance and enrich the services it provides to the community in new and innovative ways.

For More Information

Please call the Volunteer Program Office at (281) 275-2329

Sign up with Serve Sugar Land

To sign up as a volunteer online Click here!
Or to download the application as a PDF Click here!

Please note: if applicant is under the age of 18, the application must be filled out, signed by a legal guardian and then mailed into the office)

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Serve Sugar Land Application (PDF)

Citizen Involvement Programs

Community Assistance Response Team (CAST) – An exciting program offering citizens an opportunity help SLPD make Sugar Land safer.
Citizens Fire Academy – Fire fighting, large-scale emergency management, medical emergencies, smoke detectors for citizens in need. You'll be right beside the SLFD personnel in this informative and exciting series of classes.
Citizens Police Academy – Take an inside look" at the Sugar Land Police department where participants receive "hands on" instruction in crime scene investigation, patrol procedures, firearms training and much more.
Citizens Emergency Response Team – The Sugar Land Fire Department is creating Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) to respond to emergencies within neighborhoods.
MYAC - Mayor's Youth Advisory Council – Working along side other talented young people, you'll become involved with City staff on projects beneficial to the community and advise City leadership on important issues for young people.
Sugar Land 101 – By the end of this 10-week course, you will have an understanding of the structure and functions of one of the most successful municipal governments anywhere.
Sugar Land Airport Academy – provides a comprehensive overview of aviation operations and the facility's important role in the regional economy. Participants learn about the history of Sugar Land Regional Airport (SLRA), the role of the airport in the City's organization, the scope of airport operations and the economic impact on the region and the benefits provided to Sugar Land.

Objectives

Serve Sugar Land is dedicated to:

Providing positive and enriching volunteer opportunities to enhance citizen participation in City government
Developing a reliable and varied skill network of citizen resources to support the delivery of services to the community
Increasing public awareness of municipal services, functions & responsibilities
Enhancing the delivery of City services by using volunteers to complement paid staff throughout City departments
Enhancing the effectiveness and quality of public services beyond tax support limitations
Supporting innovative ways of solving community problems through volunteer organization and coordinated efforts
Recognizing those individuals within the community dedicated to serving their City
Fostering an atmosphere of service and community within the City of Sugar Land

Why Volunteer

Participation as a volunteer in the City of Sugar Land's volunteer program benefits both the City and the citizen. As a volunteer, individuals will experience countless benefits. To name just a few, they will have the opportunity to:

Gain valuable experience
Share your talents & abilities
Learn new skills
Investigate new areas of interest
Meet new people and network
Build teamwork skills
Develop leadership skills
Stay active after retirement
Fulfill a sense of responsibility
Learn about the issues facing your community and help to solve them
Develop a greater knowledge and understanding of your City government
Improve the quality of life and make Sugar Land a better place to live
Set a positive example and encourage others to do the same
Help the City of Sugar Land to remain "One of America's Best"
Make a difference & have fun!

Application Process

The Citizen Volunteer Application Process goes through 5 steps.

Interested citizen wishes to enroll in the City's volunteer program or finds a specific opportunity posted on the City's Serve Sugar Land web site that they wish to sign up for
Citizen completes and submits the Volunteer Application to the Volunteer Program Office electronically or by mail
(Please note: if applicant is under the age of 18, the application must be filled out, signed by a legal guardian and then mailed into the office)
Once application is verified, the Volunteer Program Office enters the citizen into the City's volunteer database and passes along the name and contact information of the interested citizen to the departmental contact for the specific opportunity referenced or keeps their name on file for future opportunities as they become available
The departmental volunteer supervisor contacts the citizen directly and coordinates the volunteer's activities and time commitments
Each volunteer records their time and submits their volunteer log to their volunteer supervisor

Volunteer Opportunities

If you see a specific volunteer opportunity you are interested in please note it on your application, or if

you have already submitted your application please email the Volunteer Office with your request

at volunteer@sugarlandtx.gov or call 281-275-2329.

Note- E= All ages welcome Y= Youth, may say +over a certain age

HS= high school & older, adults A= Adult/College only volunteers

Specific Dates:
Day	Date	Time	Location	Opportunity
Sat	8/1/09	8am-12noon	Lakeview School	HS=Historic tour- need help setting signs, passing out information, picking up signs
Mon	8/3/09	11am-2pm	City Park	HS=Splash Day, help serve refreshments, pool activities
Fri	8/7/09	1-3pm	Senior Center	HS=Senior Citizen Bingo, help setup/clean up, serve refreshments
Sat	9/5/09	8am-12noon	Lakeview School	HS=Historic tour- need help setting signs, passing out information, picking up signs
Sat	10/3/09	8am-12noon	Lakeview School	HS=Historic tour- need help setting signs, passing out information, picking up signs
Sat	11/7/09	8am-12noon	Lakeview School	HS=Historic tour- need help setting signs, passing out information, picking up signs
Sat	12/5/09	8am-12noon	Lakeview School	HS=Historic tour- need help setting signs, passing out information, picking up signs

Senior Center is located at 200 Matlage Way

Community Center is located next door, closer to softball fields, at 226 Matlage Way

Memorial Park is located at 15300 University Blvd. in between Commonwealth Blvd. and University of Houston- Sugar Land

Lakeview Elementary School is located at the corner of Wood St and Lakeview Dr.

Ongoing Opportunities:
Days	Times	Location	Opportunity
Mon-Fri	Hours Flexible	Senior Center	E-Computer Buddies-partner with seniors to help them with computers
Mon-Fri any day	Flexible	Senior Center	A-Conduct Ballroom dancing or Salsa Dancing classes for seniors
Wed/Fri	Noon	Senior Center	A-Conduct Health related class for seniors
Mon-Fri any day	Flexible	Senior Center	A-Conduct Art classes for seniors
Mon-Fri any day	Flexible	Senior Center	A-Conduct Leisure classes for seniors
Mon-Fri Thursday Saturday	8-10am or 3-5pm 5-7pm 8-10am/10-12noon /12-2pm	Animal Shelter	HS-Assist Shelter Staff with animal care Volunteers must be 14 years old or more MUST SIGN UP FOR AND COMPLETE ORIENTATION PRIOR TO VOLUNTEERING.

City of Sugar Land

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