• Represent youth in the community and provide leadership and community service opportunities to learn to engage in the community.
• Meetings held in person at the AZ Complete Health Avondale Resource Center on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 PM.
• AYAC takes a break from meetings during the summer months and resume in August.
• To be eligible, members must be an Avondale resident and be between the ages of 13 to 18.

Teen Employment Mentorship Program (AviTEMP) 

• Avondale’s summer teen employment program
• Ages 16-24
• Applications open in early April on the Avondale Careers Page.

 Junior Service-Learning Club (JSLC)

• Encourage youth to take leadership roles in the community, gain a deeper understanding of teamwork, and inspire civic action by engaging in monthly service projects
• Open to Avondale residents in grades 6-8.
• We meet the second Wednesday of the month at The Arizona Complete Health Avondale Resource Center located at 995 E. Riley Drive, Avondale, AZ from 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
• JSLC takes a break from meetings during the summer months and resume in September.

• This survey aims to gather feedback from individuals in the community between the ages of 11 to 24 years old on their interests and viewpoints regarding programs and initiatives they would like to see in Avondale.

• Make a Difference Day is the largest National Day of Community Service.
• Millions of volunteers around the country unite in a common mission to improve the lives of others.
• Every fall, the City of Avondale collaborates with non-profit organizations, churches, and various community groups to initiate projects that positively impact our community.

Global Youth Service Day Project (Ages 12-18)

• A fun-filled day of volunteerism and service for youth in April.
• The project will help to preserve the environment and increase awareness about sustainability.

Celebrating 80 Years of Avondale with 80 Hours of Service

Avondale’s Neighborhood & Family Services Department is proud to celebrate the city’s 80th Anniversary with a special Volunteer Challenge. We invite Avondale’s youth in grades 6-12 to take part in this meaningful opportunity by giving back to their community.

Participants are encouraged to complete 80 hours of community service, one hour for each year of Avondale’s history. Youth who reach this milestone between January and December 2026 will be recognized for their commitment, service, and positive impact. 

To participate and submit your volunteer hours, please click here.

If you have any questions regarding this program or any of our services, please contact our office at 623.333.2703 or email us at resourcecenter@avondaleaz.gov.