Our program offers opportunities for volunteers to use their talents, skills, and knowledge to assist the many departments throughout the City of Tyler to make our community a better place to live, work, and visit.
Volunteer Tyler supports the City's mission of full transparency in local government by giving citizens the opportunity to participate in departments' daily activities and events. Volunteer efforts help the City's staff better respond to the needs of Tyler's citizens and visitors, ensuring we provide the most efficient and high-quality services to the entire community.
Benefits of Volunteering
- Gain community service hours needed for school or clubs
- Learn about municipal government and city departments
- Network with other volunteers and city employees
- Develop leadership skills
- Gain work experience
- Refresh job skills
- Explore new career opportunities
- Share your experience, talents, and knowledge
- Contribute to your community
- Meet new friends and have fun
Who Can Volunteer?
Volunteers must be at least 12 years old. However, departments may restrict opportunities to adults only. Individuals aged 12 to 15 are only eligible to volunteer at the Library.
Once your application is received by Volunteer Tyler, it will be reviewed for possible matches based on your experience and qualifications. The application process can be completed in two easy steps:
- Complete the Volunteer Application online, or
- Request a paper application by calling us at (903) 595-7243, fill it out, and submit it to Volunteer Tyler by one of the methods listed below:
- In Person or by mail: City Hall, 212 N. Bonner Ave., Tyler, TX, 75702
- Fax: (903) 531-1248
Questions? Contact our Program & Event Coordinator at (903) 595-7243.
Please note that all adults (18+) applying will be asked to present a government-issued photo ID upon being contacted. Background checks are conducted on all adult volunteer applicants.
Resources
- Volunteer Handbook(PDF, 263KB)
- Volunteer Time Sheet(PDF, 36KB)Volunteers must be at least 12 years old. However, it's important to note that not all volunteer opportunities are available for those under 18. For instance, individuals aged 12 to 15 are primarily eligible to volunteer at the library, while other departments may have age restrictions and limit opportunities to adults only, depending on their specific requirements.