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Phoenix College Volunteer Opportunties

Administration of Justice Program
Needs help in administering assessment instrumen the American Justice Studies classes. This position would be classified as an Assessment Research Assistant. Volunteers would have to be good at following instructions, and must possess excellent communication skills in the English language. Contact: Rick Wilson 602-285-7205

Communications/American Sign Language/Theatre/Reading
Needs help with answering phones, running errands for the secretary and instructors, and with word processing projects as well. Volunteers could serve from 5-20 hours per week, depending on their availability. Contact: Ann Garwood 602-285-7319

Gerentology
Needs help with general office duties including filing, typing, mailings, phones, etc.  This position provides an opportunity to learn a little about aging and aging services.  Contact Rose Pfefferbaum 602-285-7587

Recruitment and Retention
Needs help with the following: tour guides, assistance with large mail-outs, Phonathon events, and volunteers for orientation events or other campus events directed by the department.
Contact: Nikki Wilks 602-285-7415

Theatre
Needs someone to assist the Technical Theatre Director, Garry Imel. Volunteer would take on a variety of backstage and shop projects. Volunteers could serve from 5-20 hours per week, depending on their availability. Contact: Ann Garwood 602-285-7319

Local Community Service Opportunities

ACORN: A Community Organization for Reform Now
Needs bilingual volunteers with translation skills, and other general office skills. Minimum age of volunteer: 18. Mon. through Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact: Sheila Pickett 602-254-5299 or azacorn@acorn.org.


All Star Kids Tutoring
Wanted: Volunteers who love reading and working with children! Become an All-Star Kids Tutor and help an elementary student improve his or her reading skills by meeting weekly for just 90 minutes. Locations throughout the Valley, times and days vary. Contact All-Star Kids Tutoring at 602-957-0000 or visit our website at www.askt.org.

Alzheimer's Association
Looking for volunteers who would like to use their artistic skills to paint along with individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Work with staff to create a relaxed environment where people with memory loss feel comfortable expressing themselves through painting. Full training and materials are provided. Weekdays at various Valley sites. Other volunteer opportunities available. Contact: Amy Flynn 602-528-0545 ext. 222.

American Family Credit Counseling
Need Clerical Volunteers to assist staff and to help prepare packets from the Arizona Rapid Response Team for families who have been recently laid off work. Shifts available. Location: 7607 E. McDowell. Contact: Stan, 480-946-3991.

American Heart Association
Volunteers needed at a children's interactive museum. Bi-lingual especially needed. Training provided; commitment of 5 hours a month. Min age 18 yr.
Contact: Anita 602-414-5343.

American Red Cross
Looking for volunteers to help with a variety of programs. Location: 6135 N. Black Canyon Highway. Minimum age: 20. Contact: Lora Paden 602-347-6505 padenlo@usa.redcross.org.

Americorps (Valley View School)
Volunteer drivers needed to assist with field trips. Also, ongoing need for volunteer time or materials for art projects. Families are encouraged to volunteer just a few hours per week. The sites are free, after school programs established with the intent of creating a community of literacy. Location: 8220 S. 7th Ave. (7th Ave. & Baseline). Min. age of volunteer alone: 16. Contact: Kate or Amy 602-232-4980 x10620 oramy_jo@bust.com.

Arizona Quest For Kids: Mentoring Opportunities
Volunteers are needed to meet one-on-one with a fifth grade student at the student's school. Mentoring occurs one hour per week during the school year. Request a one-year commitment from caring adults willing to help a student make positive improvements. Contact: Rochelle Turner 602-926-1868 rochelle@azquestforkids.org.

Artlink Downtown Arts
Offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to people interested in working with downtown visual arts events. Visit www.artlinkphoenix.com, email volunteers@artlinkphoenix.com or call (602) 256-7539 for more information.

City Of Glendale: Volunteer Code Compliance Inspectors
Inspectors perform field and office work to ensure compliance with city codes related to sign and vehicle for sale requirements. Main duties are performed using a City vehicle, making determinations of sign and vehicle for sale code violations. Removal of signs and affixing warning stickers onto vehicles are the main duties. A 20-30 hour per month commitment is desired. Training will be provided. Location: 5850 W. Glendale Minimum age of volunteer: 18. 5-7 hrs/day, once/wk Contact: Barbara George
623-930-2284 bgeorge@glendaleaz.com.

Community Economic Development Alliance
Emergency food box assembler: Pack food boxes with non-perishable food products
Special events assistant: Prepare flyers and assist with special food drives or fundraising projects
Drivers: Pick up food donations and help with sorting and setup. Sort canned goods, non-perishable food products
Office assistant: Answer phones, filing, copies, send and receive faxes
Locations: 4732 S. Central Ave., 610 W Broadway Rd. Minimum age of volunteer: 16. Contact: Stacy Brooks 480-921-1990 ceda@qwest.net.

Epilepsy Foundation Of Arizona: Kids On The Block- Puppet Volunteers
Learn script about puppet that has epilepsy and go perform at different schools to help educate and make aware of disabilities. Minimum age: 18. Contact: Marlene Jackovich 602-406-3581.

Free Arts For Abused Children Of Arizona
Share your love of visual art, theater, creative writing, dance, music, poetry, and other art forms by assisting with therapeutic art programs for abused and neglected children. Contact: 602-258-8100 or visit www.freeartsaz.org.

Habitat For Humanity, Valley Of The Sun- Help Eliminate Poverty Housing
Currently working on development of a 39-acre site for future home development. Build in Glendale. Also need office angels with good phone skills; can work from home. Location: 51st Ave & 57th Avenue. Also in Phoenix between Southern and Baseline, west of 16th St. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Minimum age: 14. Contact: 602-2168-9022 X 31.

Japanese Friendship Garden
Volunteers needed in the following areas, which are not mutually exclusive. As a Garden Docent: Share the beauty and tranquility of the Garden by leading, or assisting with, informative tours to garden visitors. These tours may be part of the Open Public Hours every Sunday afternoon, or part of the Public or School Tea Ceremonies held once monthly. Audience ranges in age from 5 to 95. Volunteer Gardeners: Early on the first Saturday of each month, expert and novice gardeners alike come together to work within the beauty of the Japanese Friendship Garden by pruning, planting, and maintaining the health of the many varieties of plants. Volunteers receive comprehensive training, and are partnered with experienced volunteers. Volunteer as often as you like, but we request a minimum commitment of at least four hours every two months. Location: 1125 N. 3rd Ave. Contact: Diana Larowe 602-256-3204.

Make-A-Wish Foundation Of Central & Southern Arizona
Bilingual (English-Spanish) interpreters, age 18 and over, needed to accompany Make-A-Wish volunteers to meet with Wish Children & families. Background check is required. Time commitment will vary. Must be available some evenings and weekends. Interpreters may be called upon to help with phone conversations with Wish families. Some training will be available. Location: 711 E. Northern Ave, Phoenix. Contact: Pam Baker, 602-395-9474 x 128 or psbaker@makeawishcsaz.org.

Phoenx Art Museum
Volunteers are needed for a variety of exhibitions and programs. To learn more, contact the Phoenix Art Museum volunteer office 602-307-2009.

Phoenix Fire Department Community Assistance Program
Volunteers and interns are needed to assist firefighters and police with on-the-scene crisis intervention services. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) must be 18 and over or for Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) must be 21 and over. Contact: Fire Administration at 602-261-8038 for an application.

Phoenix Youth At Risk
Looking for people who want to help youth striving to make a difference in their lives.  Every Thursday there is an introductory session from 6-7pm.  Located at 1001 East Pierce Street (between Roosevelt and Van Buren.)  Call 602-258-1012 for more information.   


Salvation Army-Domestic Violence Shelter
Volunteers are needed to assist with the following: children under 3, Tuesdays office work, man crisis line, advocacy, sorting and organizing donated items, and helping with parties and special events. Confidential location. Evenings and weekends. Minimum age of volunteer alone: 18. Contact: Terry Bechtold 602-267-4144.

Valley Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Volunteer big brothers/big sisters needed to mentor/befriend youth in need of adult role model. Contact: 602-264-BIGS www.bbbsaz.org.

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