Getting involved in the community was a major part of Cesar Chavez’s life. The City of Mesa has several volunteer opportunities to celebrate the legacy of the labor leader, civil rights icon and Arizona native.

Mesa Urban Garden
We are seeking volunteers to spruce up the Mesa Urban Garden, 212 E. First Ave., on Friday, March 31 (Cesar Chavez Day) from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The volunteers will help with weeding, mulching, pruning, planting flowers, filling beds with soil, painting and various repairs. Volunteers must be 16 and older to participate.

Resurrection Street Ministries (RSM)
We are seeking volunteers to help sort donations for RSM Community Thrift Store, at 1135 E. Main St. on Friday, March 31 (Cesar Chavez Day) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We are seeking volunteers to help sort donations for the community thrift store and food pantry. Volunteers will assemble food boxes, organize, and clean donation items, and help lift and assemble furniture, etc. Volunteers must be 18 and older to participate.