Volunteer & Donate

Whether you're shelving books at the library, planting beauty in our parks, lending a hand at the animal shelter, or helping share the city's story, your time and energy help Truth or Consequences thrive.

As a heartfelt thank-you, the City offers a Volunteer Reward Program: for every 4 hours of verified service, volunteers may choose one in-kind benefit such as a round of golf (with cart), a day pass to the community pool, microchipping for a pet, or $20 off a single animal adoption. These rewards must be redeemed within 90 days and are non-transferable. While they hold no cash value, they reflect our deep appreciation for the time and care you give to our community. Ask a staff member for redemption details—and thank you for being part of what makes this town extraordinary.

The following documents will get you started on your volunteer path:

Here are some current opportunities:

• Dog Park Ambassadors: Help maintain cleanliness and upkeep of the dog park.
• Park Maintenance Volunteers: Assist with landscaping, trash pickup, trail upkeep, and painting park structures.
• Golf Course Beautification Crew: Help with landscaping, flower beds, and minor maintenance.
• Golf Tournament/Event Volunteers: Assist with registration, scoring, and hospitality during local golf events.
• Youth Golf Mentors: Support junior golf clinics or summer programs.
• Pet Socializers: Spend time walking dogs, playing with cats, and helping animals become more adoptable.
• Adoption Event Volunteers: Help set up, greet visitors, and manage paperwork at off-site adoption events.
• Foster Parents: Assist with coordinating foster homes and supplies.
• Shelter Media Team: Take photos and write bios for adoptable pets to post on social media and the city website.
• Library Assistants: Help with shelving, organizing, and preparing materials for programs.
• Storytime Readers: Lead children’s story hours or literacy activities.
• Social Media Content Creators: Help the City promote events, attractions, and services through photography, video, and writing.
• Event Photographers/Videographers: Document city-sponsored events for promotional use.
• Community Survey Helpers: Help distribute and collect surveys for city planning or feedback initiatives.

If you see a need for volunteerism in our community, please email the Human Resources Director or call (575) 740-7554 to start the conversation!

Animal Shelter Foster Volunteers can get started by visiting this page: Become a Foster Volunteer