(Updated May 28, 2020 –
due to COVID restrictions and measures, check with the entity; do not assume
all listings are up to date.)
American Red Cross
Volunteers
meet the first Tuesday of each month at our office located at 320 N. Arizona St.,
Prescott. Those interested in
volunteering with the Red Cross are welcome to attend and learn about our
activities. For more information please call Joshua Ratliff at 928-266-2157.
Circle L Ranch in
Prescott Valley is
in need of volunteers. For more information, call 928-273-7005 or visit www.circleL.org.
Are
you looking for positive ways to participate in the 2020 elections? The Yavapai County Democratic Party invites
you to learn about the current Arizona political landscape and the role of Precinct Committee People in the
election process. To register, email alexandrapiacenza@gmail.com.
Blankets 4 Kids needs a volunteer from
the area of Prescott Valley. You will be responsible to empty our donation
boxes in that area and make deliveries to our warehouse in Prescott. These
deliveries currently can be made on a weekly basis. You will collect the
blankets, hats, scarfs and yarn that has been donated in the PV boxes. Additional
volunteering will be available to support B4KS Blanket collections on the 1st
Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Goodwill Industries parking
areas. To volunteer you can review our website www.blankets4kids.org,
email 4kid@cableone.net or contact Ron
Campbell, Director at 928-541-0483.
Dive into local history; become a volunteer at Sharlot
Hall Museum. Training is available.
Needed are tour guides, docents, archival assistants, Living History
interpreters and facilities volunteers to assist with events, research and
archival projects, preserving collections, gardens and grounds, and visitor
engagement. Flexible hours; great
environment. Call 928-445-3122 ext. 3 or
the website: sharlothallmuseum.org/volunteers for details.
The
Fort Whipple Museum
seeks interested volunteers who want to share the local military and medical
history, enjoy meeting new people and working in the museum as a docent.
Located at Building 11 of the Bob Stump VA Medical Center, the museum assists
visitors in discovering the local military presence in our past. Volunteers needed Thursdays through
Saturdays; training is available. Call
928-445-3122 ext. 3 for more information.
Find
out how you can broaden your life experiences by becoming a Museum of Indigenous People volunteer.
The museum is located at 147 N. Arizona Ave., Prescott. For information, call
928-445-1230 or visit smokimuseum.org.
The Phippen
Museum
currently seeks individuals who love Western Art, meeting new people and enjoy
working in a museum. Phippen Museum volunteers help
in almost every area of the museum from greeting visitors to helping in the
office. If interested, contact the volunteer coordinator, Brenda Smith, at
928-778-1385 or email Phippen@phippenartmuseum.org.
Yavapai CASA for Kids
Foundation is
a nonprofit and qualifying foster care charitable organization under the AZ Tax
Credit that supports local kids who are in or have aged out of foster care. The
Foundation provides for the immediate needs of a child and the aspects that
contribute to a holistic childhood such as clothing, bedding, sports and more.
The Foundation needs volunteers to help with the blog, family visitation
center, and its events such as the annual gala, Costume for Kids Fun Run in
October, the holiday gift drive, and the clothing card stuffing project. For
more information about the Foundation and to become a volunteer or board
member, please visit YavapaiCASAforKids.org, email
volunteer@yavapaicasaforkids.org or call 928-445-0800.
Alliance of Therapy
Dogs
bring joy and smiles to our community by sharing our registered therapy dogs in
nursing homes, hospice, juvenile detention, schools and beyond! If your dog is one year or older, accepts
love from strangers, and is well-disciplined, consider testing your furry
friend. Contact Jan Monroe at tester.observer@gmail.com
to discuss and visit www.therapydogs.com for details. There is no fee for testing.
The
AARP TaxAide
Program located at the Gateway Mall and Chino Valley Library is looking for
volunteers for the upcoming tax filing season. Positions available are greeter,
facilitator and preparer. Greeter volunteers hand out interview material and
answer the phone throughout the day. No tax law certification is required.
Facilitator volunteers sort tax documents and interview clients prior to
sending them to a preparer. No tax law certification is required. Preparers complete
the return online with information provided by the client. Preparer training is
provided free by an IRS certified instructor. Training will be held once each
week beginning in September and consist of one tax law specific item each month
through December with encouragement to attend at least one session monthly. In
addition to tax law training, there will be training on use of the software and
lab times will be available weekly. Full week of training and certification
will be held. Interested individuals can register as a TaxAide
volunteer at www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaidevolunteer. Once signed up, the local volunteer
coordinator will be notified and will contact you with additional information
about the program. Local contact for information is Janelle Riedl
at taxaide@cableone.net or by calling
928-925-4209.
IRS
Certified tax preparers with the Volunteer
Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, partnering with Catholic Charities,
will provide free federal and state tax preparation and e-file services at the
Prescott Valley Public Library, 7401 E. Skoog Blvd., third-floor Crystal Room 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. Appointments are recommended. Call
928-460-9895.
The Prescott Community
Access Channel—doing business as the Prescott Media Center, and broadcasting on
cable channels 64 and 65—has openings for board members. The Media Center, with
its production capability, is poised to grow in the era of streaming video.
Contact: info@prescottmediacenter.org.
Catholic Charities, 434 W. Gurley St.
Prescott, is looking for someone who would like to volunteer for a couple of
hours, once or twice a week, dur-ing the noon hour
providing light clerical help, answering phones and helping direct clients with
services. Please call Stephie or JoAnn at
928-778-2531.
Chino Valley Animal
Partners, a
501(c)3 nonprofit organization, would love to have you
as a member. Our mission is to organize fundraising events, volunteer our time
and raise funds to help our local shelter with its needs.
Our
monthly meetings are the first Monday of every month at the Senior Center at 6
p.m. located at 1021 Butterfield Road, Chino Valley. Visit our Web page,
www.chinovalleyanimalpartners.org or FB page, Chino Valley Animal Partners or
contact us at chinovalleyanimalpartners@gmail.com for additional information.
Sunshine Stitchers is looking for volunteers to knit, crochet or
sew items for donation to YRMC, WIC (Women, Infants and children), Headstart and the VA. We meet twice a month. For more
information, call Lynne at 928-778-7748.
Granite Mountain
Interagency Hotshot Crew Learning and Tribute Center located at the
Gateway Mall, 3250 Gateway Blvd., Prescott, is seeking volunteer docents to
answer questions about displays and sell merchandise that helps sustain the
nonprofit center. Docents are needed Friday and Satur-day,
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The
wildland fire learning center honors the 19 Hotshots by telling their story,
displaying and housing artifacts/memorabilia and educating visitors. Admission
is free. Contact Denyce Budd, 714-655-3404, gmihc19volunteer@gmail.com.
The Salvation Army
Prescott Corps is
seeking a volunteer to act as a receptionist in the Social Services office.
Work would involve answering phones, greeting people coming in the door,
handling requests for assistance and helping with referrals for additional
services. Basic computer and phone skills are required. We also need volunteers
in our thrift store. Work would involve sorting, stocking, cleaning, organizing
donated items as well as helping customers on the floor. No experience
necessary and all abilities can be accommodated whenever possible. If
interested call Bob at 928-778-0150 or visit him at our main office at 237 S
Montezuma Street, Prescott.
Good Samaritan Society
Willow Wind Assisted Living, a nonprofit organization at 3191 Aster Drive in
Prescott, is looking for compassionate and car-ing
volunteers to assist the activity director with activities for our senior
residents. Call Becky at 928-443-9999, ext. 39916, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to
Friday for information and guidelines for becoming a volunteer.
Miss Kitty’s Cat House needs you. If you can
give a couple of hours a week (or a month) to feeding and caring for rescued
cats, they can always use a few more
hands at the house, a ride to the vet, a smiling face at a fundraiser or one more
word-of-mouth advertiser for our adorable, adoptable cats. If you are up for
having a good time as you help a good cause, call 928-445-5411.
Stepping Stones
Agencies
has available volunteer opportunities today! Our mission is to support local
families affected by domestic violence and other forms of victimization in our
shelter, as well as, provide 24/7/365 advocacy services in West Yavapai County.
Duties include working retail at our thrift stores, or providing direct service
at the shelter. We will find the best position for you that suits your needs
and skills. You even chose the day and time you want to volunteer! Contact
Jesus, our volunteer coordinator to see how you can help us better our
community. Call today — 928-772-4184 or visit www.steppingstonesaz.org.
Catholic Community
Services-Pio Decimo is partnering with the
IRS to offer the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) for free tax
preparation to low- to-moderate income families in the Prescott community.
Volunteering can be exciting, educational and enjoyable, with no previous
experience required! Free training and flexible hours with various volunteer
duty opportunities available. To join the VITA team, please contact Liz Thomey at 520-622-2801 extension 7118 or email
liz@ccs-pio.org.
The Democratic Women of
the Prescott Area (DWPA) invite you to become a member. DWPA hosts monthly
luncheons featuring speakers from across Arizona, discussing timely issues such
as healthcare, education and community involvement. Newsletters, emails,
presentations and social gatherings inform and engage members. DWPA provides
scholarships, organizes petition drives and interacts with elected officials.
Membership is $25 a year. Visit dwpaaz.org for details and membership.
The
growing North-central Arizona alumni chapter of Delta Delta
Delta sorority is seeking members to join us for social
and volunteer activities and sisterhood. Interested members, please contact us
via e-mail at dddjanalou@gmail.com.
Earth
Angels Farm Sanctuary is
a small nonprofit looking for volunteer fundraisers. Contact
Victoria at 928-215-2444.
Prescott Valley
Performing Arts and Children’s Theatre, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, needs volunteers to
help with all aspects of the theatre, ushers, concessions stand, box office,
cleaning and backstage as well. For the truly brave come to an audition and go
onstage. To volunteer or for more information send an email to John Baumann,
Volunteer Coordinator: johnb.5@netzero.net.
Do you like
animals? People? Thrift stores? NOAH Thrift Store is looking for
volunteers. NOAH stands for Neglected,
Orphaned, Abused, Helpless animals. Volunteer jobs range from cashier to
organization and everything in between. Shifts are only three hours each, but
we can always use extra help with any hours you have available. Please explore
volunteer opportunities by visiting us at 603 S. Granite St. or calling Julie
or Sharon at 928-708-0545.
Chino Valley Police
Foundation Inc.
is a local nonprofit, seeking volunteers to become Board and Associate Board
members. We also are looking for someone
with experience in applying for grants, donations, helping with newspaper
articles and with fundraising events such as our 1st Annual Luau in September. If
you are a community minded person and are interested in helping or supporting
this new 501 (c) (3) organization, please call Chino Valley Police Department
at 928-636-4223 extension 8 for additional information. Visit us on Facebook.
SCORE is looking for
volunteer men and women with business experience to help new and existing
entrepreneurs become more successful. SCORE volunteers provide free, confidential,
one-on-one counseling to small businesses and teach more than 10 low-cost
seminars on a variety of business topics. To become a volunteer, contact SCORE
at scoreoffice@scorenaz.org or 928-778-7438. The office is located at 1228
Willow Creek Road, Suite 2, in Prescott.
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 16 in Prescott is looking for volunteers to help at our
thrift store. The store is located at 730 5th St., Prescott, and is open from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. Opportunities available include sorting,
stocking, cleaning, organizing, assisting with book nook and more. All skill levels and abilities can be
accommodated. If interested, contact
Christine at 928-756-2780, or come by our Resource Center at 726 W. Gurley St.,
open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday to Friday.
Thank you for your support of our veteran community.
The Yavapai County Republican Committee is
seeking new members to become Precinct Committeemen. Are you a registered
Republican and live in Yavapai County? Do you enjoy being involved with
candidates and attending forums? There is no cost involved to become a PC
nor do you need any previous experience. PC meetings are held once every
three months at the Rowle Simmons Adult Center in
Prescott. Applicants merely fill in a form available through the YCRC
Headquarters, 112B E. Union St., Prescott, AZ 86303, or call for
assistance at 928-776-4500, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through
Friday. For more information, visit yavgop.org.
The Mental Health Veterans Advocacy Council seeks new members who are conscientious and interested in
helping develop a partnership between veterans with mental health issues, their
families, VA Mental Health staff and the community, to improve the quality of
VA mental health services. Membership in the council is open to veterans with
mental-health concerns, their family members and agencies/organizations
servicing such veterans. Volunteers
commit to a once-a-month meeting from 3 to 4:30 p.m. every third Wednesday at
the Prescott VA Medical Center. For more information, contact Nancy Devine,
928-445-4860, ext. 5281, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Yavapai County Sheriff’s Air Group is in need of volunteer pilots who have their own planes.
The pilots will assist with search-and-rescue flights and other missions of the
Sheriff’s Office. To get involved, see the website www.ycsag.org or send an
email to mail@ycsag.org or danhberry@gmail.com.
Coalition for Compassion and Justice provides vital services, education and advocacy for those
living in poverty to help them achieve self-sufficiency. To volunteer, see the
website yavapaiccj.org or email ccjdirector@gmail.com.
Good Samaritan Society, Prescott Hospice. Imagine facing the end of many of the things you have
known and loved. Imagine being afraid and not knowing what to do to hang on to
the people or the memories you love before they disappear. Imagine your loved
one or your friends being unable to help because they, too, are feeling confused.
Imagine someone you have never known stepping forward and offering help, maybe
to bring a warm cup of coffee, give direction to a quiet place to sit,
introduce you to care providers who will give you individual attention or offer
you a handmade quilt. For more information about participating in this
rewarding volunteer opportunity, call 928-778-5655.
Prescott Center for the Arts needs volunteers to help with its theater and visual art
exhibits. See the website www.pca-az.net and select the volunteer tab under
engage, or contact Will Larson, volunteer coordinator, at 626-215-8733. PCA is
also looking for ushers for Mainstage and Stage Too! productions.
Yavapai County Volunteers in Protection seeks volunteers to join the Sheriff’s Auxiliary Force
Patrol. Patrol members are armed and drive YCSO vehicles. All training,
including defensive tactics and firearms, is provided. Visit the website
www.ycvip.org or call Homer at 928-533-0344.
Quad Cities Food Recovery Project is in need of volunteers who want to eliminate food
insecurity locally and reduce food waste by participating in Cornucopia
Community Advocates’ food recovery project. The program is establishing
linkages between farmers, grocery stores, restaurants and others to supply food
to food-insecure individuals and families through local emergency providers. To
help, contact the project coordinator, 928-592-7929, or visit: www.cornucopiaca.org.
Gabriel’s Angels, pet therapy
is in need of local volunteer teams. If you and your dog enjoy being with
children, you could make a positive impact in their lives. For more
information, see the website gabrielsangels.org and click on the volunteer tab
or call 309-531-0875.or email bedwards@gabrielsangels.org.
Prescott Meals on Wheels is in need of volunteers to pack and serve meals, as well
as volunteer drivers to deliver meals and smiles to homebound clients in
Prescott Valley. During volunteers’ scheduled one-day-a week shift they receive
a free lunch in our dining hall, and drivers receive mileage reimbursement.
Kitchen volunteers must have a food handler’s card, and drivers need a
level-one fingerprint card and criminal background clearance. Prescott Meals on
Wheels assists with the background clearance process. For more information,
contact Billi Jo Stedman, volunteer coordinator,
928-445-7630, ext. 600, or billijopmow@gmail.com or visit the website
www.prescottmealsonwheels.com.
Yavapai County Medical Reserve Corps. The county’s Community Public Health Services is seeking
volunteers — whether with or without a medical background — to assist in
preparing for and responding to public health emergencies. The Corp is called
upon to assist during the year with various events, such as clinics for
public-health outreach and immunizations, as well as assisting in the office.
Volunteers must pass a background check and complete FEMA emergency management
training. For more information, contact Linda Niles, 928-442-5487 or send to
linda.niles@yavapai.us.
Yavapai Reentry Project
needs community coaches to mentor those who are re-entering the community from
incarceration. Call 928-708-0100, or email bbuenrostro@matforceaz.org.
The Lonesome Valley Company of the Quad Cities is looking for people who want to be part of the more
than 100 years of proud service of the Arizona
Rangers. Our mission is providing law enforcement assistance, supporting
youth organizations and keeping alive the traditions of the Rangers. Members
train within the guidelines established by the Arizona Rangers Training
Academy. To learn more about enlistment requirements, call Capt. Jerry Prieto,
714-227-8780 or Executive Officer Lt. John Dixon at 928-899-9813.
Northern Arizona VA
Health Care System
needs volunteer drivers. Contact Mary Dillinger, 928-717-7587.
The Prescott Community Cupboard Food
Bank has served the
"food Insecure" since 1978. We are staffed completely by
volunteers. At this time, we could use a few more volunteers, particular
those able to pick up surplus food from our neighboring grocery stores for
distribution to our clients. Other opportunities exist. We are well-organized
and provide full training. If you are so inclined, please call 928-308-2956 or
928-771-2707.
Kindred Hospice Care is seeking volunteers
to read to patients, play cards, board games, watch TV, enjoy music together,
or just listen and converse. Volunteers give caregivers of patients a chance to
take care of personal and household needs. They also help with special events.
We serve several commu-nities throughout the region
including Prescott, Prescott Valley, Dewey-Humboldt, Chino Valley, and Mayer as
well as Skull Valley, Yarnell and Congress. We offer
training, camaraderie with fellow volunteers, and paid mileage. Call Patrick at
928-460-5965.
Prescott
Police Department’s Citizen on Patrol Program is recruiting individuals who wish to join a team of dedicated citizens
willing to donate their time to better the community. Citizens on Patrol assist
with traffic control, crime-scene security, vacation watches, city code
enforcement, radar deployment, school watches and park patrols. Volunteers also respond to occasional
emergency call outs and assist with city events. Applicants must be 21 or older
with a valid Arizona driver’s license and have no felony convictions.
Applicants must pass a background investigation and be willing to serve four or
more hours per week. Contact Sgt. Nate Barto, 928-777-1943.
Application packages are available for pickup at the police station, 222 S.
Marina St., Prescott.
Prescott
VA Hospital Voluntary Service has openings for
positions throughout the medical center for anyone 18 and older. To learn more,
call 928-776-6013.
Agape
House of Prescott has various volunteer positions available assisting
families who are homeless. Volunteers also are needed to help these individuals
develop life skills that can led to self-sufficiency. To help families in
crisis and become a part of the solution, call 928-910-1089 or see the website
agapehouseprescott.org.
The
James Family Prescott YMCA is in need of volunteers for adult
football and soccer leagues, girls & sports day and the youth basketball
league. Volunteers in aquaticsw, dance, childcare and
gymnastics programs also are needed. Contact Rachelle Skvarek at
Rachelle.skvarek@prescottymca.org or at 928-445-7221, ext. 213.
The
Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team’s Mounted Unit needs experienced equestrians who own a trailer and well-trained horse.
Applicants will undergo background checks and attend the Basic Search and
Rescue Academy. The Mounted Unit holds monthly meetings and/or trainings, which
include beginner through advanced GPS use, map reading, first aid, wilderness
survival, tracking and many other facets of search and rescue. For more
information, see the website YCSRT.org or contact Craig Stevens, Mounted Unit
manager, at 928-300-2723 or craigstevens224@gmail.com.
Prescott Creation
Society is
in need of a volunteer who is able to create and maintain a website and further
the creationist cause. The volunteer must be willing to take over the website
maintenance. For more information, contact David McNabb, 928-771-1218, or Mcnabbprescott@aol.com.
The Yavapai County 4-H
Youth Development Program is looking for volunteers with an interest in teaching a
group of youth about an area of specialty. Those with a knowledge of forestry,
knitting and everything in between are urged to apply; call 928-445-6590, ext.
229 to discuss how to make a positive difference for the youth of Yavapai
County.
The Heart Song Center
for Grieving Children
seeks volunteers. The Center offers a safe, supportive environment for youth
and families who are grieving the death of a loved one. Volunteer training will
be provided. Tasks volunteers undertake include assisting with group meetings
and facilitating activities. Meetings take place once per month. Volunteers
make a difference in the life of a child and in the ability of their family to
begin to heal after loss. Interested persons can call 928-642-2969. The Heart
Song Center is sponsored in part by The Good Samaritan Society Prescott
Hospice.
Margaret T. Morris
Center, an Alzheimer’s and dementia care community, is looking for
compassionate, patient people to assist staff with activities, one-on-one
visits, bingo or working in the horticultural program. For information, call
Billie Trucano, director of life enrichment/volunteers,
at 928-445-6633, ext. 115.
Community Cats at The
Catty Shack is
looking for volunteers to socialize and foster cats and kittens and be
available to assist on adoption days. To learn more, come by to visit between
10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 609 S. Granite St., Prescott.
The Catty Shack is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization,
taking homeless or abandoned cats and kittens off the streets.
Yavapai Regional
Transit,
a growing public transit system is looking for volunteers to become Board
Members, Transit Advisory Committee Members or drivers to drive buses between 8
a.m. and 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The program provides public bus
service in Chino Valley, Prescott and Prescott Valley five days per week.
Volunteer drivers’ schedules can be accommodated. Contact our dispatcher at
928-636-3602 or visit yavapairegionaltransit.com.
Adult Center of
Prescott
needs volunteers in order to provide services for their members and the
community. Come find a place to serve that is of interest to you! For
information, call 928-778-3000, or stop by at 1280 E. Rosser St., Prescott, in
the Rowle P. Simmons Community Center.
Dog Big Dog Charitable
Foundation
(501C3) is looking for volunteers to help with community and fundraising
events. The Prescott Dog is also looking for volunteers to help with two big
events as well as some smaller community events; Dogtoberfest
in October; and Woofstock in May. For more
information, call 928-445-4811.
Prescott Litter Lifters
have
been cleaning up “Everybody’s Hometown Litter” since 1981. They never run out
of work and welcome you to participate. For information, call Nancy at 928-379-1336
or Farrish at 928-899-1949.
The Town of Prescott
Valley
is seeking volunteers for the following positions. Hours and days are flexible.
Training provided. For more information on volunteer positions or how to apply,
call Heidi Dahms Foster at Prescott Valley Volunteer Central, 928-759-3123 or
visit www.pvaz.net and click on Jobs/Volunteers.
Volunteers in Policing.
The
Prescott Valley Police Volunteers in Policing program has openings for patrol
officers, records support and officer and victim assistance in the Family
Violence Unit.
Neighborhood Good Works
Crew.
We’re looking for people who would like to help our elderly or community
members with disabilities with mowing and minor yard work. We’ll supply the
tools!
Facilities Assistant. This volunteer opens,
closes and secures the Library Crystal Room before and after meetings and
special events on Saturdays between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Library Drive-Up
Window.
This volunteer or volunteers will man the library drive-up window
Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Adult Literacy. This important program
helps adults learn to read, or improve their reading skills.
Heritage Park
Zoological Sanctuary seeks
volunteers who love animals and want to help out at this nonprofit
animal-rescue and education facility. Volunteers are needed in all departments,
including animal care, docents, facilities/maintenance and gift shop. For more
information, contact Becky Salazar, 928-778-4242, ext. 17, or email
bsalazar@heritageparkzoo.org or come by the zoo — 1403 Heritage Park Road,
Prescott — and fill out a volunteer application.
United Way of Yavapai
County seeks
conscientious volunteers to help with office tasks, special events and
programs. To join the team, call Jacky Blanco, 928-778-6605, or send email to
yavapaiuw@gmail.com.
Yavapai Food Neighbors
Project (sometimes
known as the Green Bag Project). Feed the hungry on a regular basis through
this program. We supply about 6,000 pounds of food a month to the Chino Valley
Hungry Kids Project, the Mayer Schools Weekend Meals program, the Prescott
Community Cupboard and the Prescott Valley Food Bank. This five-year-old
community service program is run entirely by volunteers, involves only 4-6
hours every two months and is immensely satisfying. Volunteer to become a food donor or a
Neighborhood Coordinator. Visit http://www.yavapaifoodneighbors.com or call Bob
Painter, Quad Cities Coordinator, at 928-443-5069.
N.O.A.H., a 501(c) (3)
nonprofit thrift store that benefits animals, from Miss Kitty’s cat shelter to
equine rescue to the Heritage Park Zoo, seeks volunteers. Located a mile from
Prescott’s courthouse plaza, N.O.A.H. needs volunteers who can commit to a
three-hour period each week. To get involved, call 928-708-0545, Monday through
Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The “Copper State”
Detachment 906 of the Marine Corps League meets the 4th Wednesday of each month
at the VFW Post 10227, 2375 N. 5th St., Prescott Valley. Social Hour is from 6
to 7 p.m. The group participates in VA Volunteer Services, Young Marines and
Toys for Tots, and provide Color Guard for parades; flag posting for patriotic
events; and Honor Guard at veteran services. Visit www.copperstate906mcl.org
for information.
Blue Rose Heritage and
Culture Center,
located at 7200 2nd St., Prescott Valley, needs volunteers to teach in the
performing arts field and in all phases of theater and live music. Call Jody
Drake at 928-899-5472.
The Area Agency on
Aging/Northern Arizona Council of Governments is seeking individuals interested in
volunteering for its Ombudsman program.
We
will train and certify you as a credentialed State of Arizona Long Term Care
Ombudsman. Reliable transportation and some computer skills are required. The
schedule for volunteering is flexible around your availability.
Ombudsmen
require a background and DPS Fingerprint Clearance check. Information on the
Ombudsman Program can be obtained by calling 1-877-521-3500 or by e-mail at
aaadir@nacog.org. You can learn more about NACOG and the Area Agency on Aging
by also going to their website www.nacog.org/aging.
Yavapai Regional
Medical Center – Prescott and Prescott Valley campuses: Join us to experience
the rewards of service. We have a wide variety of positions and shifts for you
to choose from such as courtesy cart drivers, snack cart, reception hosts, Gift
Shop clerks, general patient care area support and more. Call today to explore
our program. Prescott Campus, 928-771-5678 and Prescott Valley campus,
928-442-8678.
The Susan J. Rheem Adult Day Center needs volunteers! Are you interested in
sharing your time and unique abilities with adults in our community who face
physical and cognitive challenges? Volunteers can help in a variety of ways –
leading games, assisting with activities, men’s hobbies, clerical help,
assisting with horticultural therapy, kitchen help, cleaning and organizing,
answering telephones in the afternoon, sharing stories, leading classes and
much more!
If
you are interested, contact Kerrie Petersen, activity director of the SJRC in
Prescott Valley at 928-775-3563, ext. 216.
Yavapai Food Bank needs volunteers able
to drive to pick up food, do routine office work or help stock shelves and
distribute food. Call Lynn at 928-775-5255.
People Who Care assists individuals in
Prescott, Prescott Valley and Chino Valley by helping with rides to health care
appointments, grocery shopping and much more. Volunteers help people who can no
longer drive remain independent in their own homes. For further information,
call 928-445-2480. Volunteers do make a big difference. Our “Neighbors” are so
very appreciative of their volunteers. Please consider coming to an orientation
so you too can feel the wonderful circle of “Making a Difference.”
Prescott Area Shelter
Services (PASS) is
seeking volunteers who want to love and encourage women. We are looking for
volunteers in the following areas: (1) evening advocates (5-8 p.m.). You would
interact with the women and oversee them doing their chores. (2) overnight advocate (8 p.m. to 8 a.m., with a stipend); (3)
office volunteers for the morning from 9 a.m. to noon to answer phones, receive
donations and miscellaneous duties. We provide training for all volunteer
positions. Call Kathy at 928-778-5933.
The Foster Care Review
Board
is seeking volunteer board members in the Cottonwood area to oversee the
progress of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect.
No experience is required. Upon completing a background check, volunteers are
appointed to a five-member board by the Juvenile Court for a three-year term.
Call Carissa at 602-452-3400, toll-free at 866-320-1959, or visit
www.azfcrb.org
Dewey-Humboldt Museum needs volunteers for
events. For information, call Doris at 928-632-5521.
The Highlands Center
for Natural History
is seeking volunteers to help children and adults discover the wonders of
nature. Other opportunities available include writing, event planning,
videography, administrative support, committee leadership, gardening and
maintenance. For information, call 928-776-9550 or visit HighlandsCenter.org
for information and an application.
Did
you know that social isolation has a negative effect on both mental and
physical health? Did you know that having at least one meaningful connection
with another person can help improve someone’s overall well-being and bring joy
into their life? You can make this type
of positive impact in a lonely senior’s life as a Senior Peer Volunteer by visiting them an hour once a week. If you would like to make a beautiful
difference in someone’s life, please call.
We would love to hear from you!
Mileage paid. 928-445-5211, ext. 2601
Yavapai Toy Makers needs more toy makers.
We have grown to donating wood toys to some 22 hospitals, clinics and shelters
from Flagstaff to Phoenix. The toys go to "children who are ill through no
fault of their own and to kids in crises." If you have a home wood shop
and a computer and would like to be part of a fun group this it the project. No
pressure, no quotas, just fun and enjoy 40 guys who make up the team. Call Perry
at 928-458-9280.
The Sunshine Stitchers group is looking for volunteers to crochet,
knit, quilt and sew. We donate to local organizations and meet twice a month on
Mondays from 12:45 to 3 p.m. in Prescott. For information, call Lynne at
928-778-7748.
Boys to Men Mentoring
Network
is looking for men to be mentors to teenage boys. For information, call Charles
at 928-499-0522 or visit www.boystomenaz.org.
Yavapai Big Brothers
Big Sisters is
looking for volunteers who want to positively impact the lives of children in
our community. YBBBS needs volunteers to work in the office, plan agency events
and help with graphic design/photography projects. YBBBS also needs mentors to
become Big Brothers, Big Sisters and family matches. YBBBS has over a hundred
children waiting and a large percentage of our waiting youth are boys. Couples
and family matches can also take on a child and statistically these types of
matches last the longest as the support from a partner or family helps the match
flourish. Matching at-risk children in our community with a positive role model
can drastically increase the child's ability to make better choices in the
classroom, amongst peers, the pursuit of higher education, as well as staying
out of jail and prison and away from drugs and alcohol. Please call
928-778-5135 or sign up at www.azbigs.org.
The Chino Valley Animal
Shelter
needs volunteers to walk dogs in Memory Park and to play with them in the
exercise yard. Volunteers are also needed on weekends to transport and show
adoptable dogs at off-site locations, and to work at events to raise funds for
veterinary care and other animal-related needs. To schedule a short
orientation, call Danielle or Launi at 928-636-4223, ext. 7.
Animal Disaster
Services (ADS)
is seeking volunteers to create and maintain an emergency shelter for animals
during disasters when evacuations are required. Call Becky Salazar at
928-445-3347 or email beckysalazar@cableone.net.
The Yavapai County
Search & Rescue Team (YCSRT) is looking for volunteers to serve as drivers
and observers in the 4x4 Unit. A 4X4 vehicle is not needed to serve an
observer. Volunteers are also wanted to serve in the Quad, Search Dog,
Backcountry, Mounted and Communication Units. If you like helping people and
learning new skills and can commit to responding any time of the day to help
those in need, go to Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team (ycsrt.org) website
and click on contact us. A representative will contact you shortly.
Judian Society needs volunteers to help with the gift store
in downtown Prescott; collect items for Sr. Peter’s Closet; and/or help with
spiritual development projects and “Women in Crisis” programs. If you would
like to make a difference in the lives of women and children in the community,
call 928-778-2725.
Boys and Girls Clubs of
Central Arizona
is looking for volunteers to work with youths from 6 to 18 years of age after
school and during the summer. Do you have a special hobby or interest and would
like to share or teach to kids? We have club sites in Prescott and Prescott
Valley. If your specialty is in the arts, sports, fitness, health, life skills
or leadership, call 928-776-8686 or 928-237-1377.
The Elks Opera House
Guild
needs docent volunteers to work in the beautifully restored historic theater.
The Elks Opera House is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
for tours and ticket purchases. Call Maxine at 928-778-5236 or email
mvdillahunty@cableone.net.
Life Connections, a pro-life Christian
pregnancy center offering support and resources to women facing an unplanned
pregnancy, needs volunteers passionate about serving with love and
understanding. The organization gives free pregnancy tests, offers education in
the area of sexual responsibility and provides referrals to doctors' offices
and community resources. The center is located at 7875 E. Florentine, Suite C,
Prescott Valley. Contact Diane or Donna at 928-227-3130.
Prescott Art Docents have shared their love
of art with children and adults since 1971 by offering classroom and art
presentations. Docent training is provided, so it is not necessary to have
artistic skills or a background in art history or teaching. Continuing
education is offered through our Monday morning program series, held during the
school year and open to the public. For more information visit "our
history" at Prescottartdocents.net for more information and to contact us.
The Arizona Pioneers
Home Foundation
is a nonprofit charitable organization that assists residents of the home by
helping to provide needed amenities and repairs; such as new televisions and
necessary repairs to the donated community bus, used for outings and
excursions. The group is also in need of monetary donations and items for its
spring and fall rummage sales.If you are interested in joining the monthly
meeting, call Barbara at 917-617-4554.
Prescott Valley Food
Bank, 9360
Manzanita Circle, needs volunteers from noon to 2:45 p.m. on Thursdays. For
information, call 928-772-4490.
The Highlands Center
for Natural History
is seeking volunteers to serve as Highlands Hosts in our Benson Family Nature
Store for 3-4 hours per week. Host duties include operating the Point of Sale
computer cash register, keeping the store neat and stocked. Additionally, Hosts
greet visitors to the Highlands Center, explain our mission, our LEED gold
certified green building structure, membership and volunteer opportunities and
community programs. Some administrative work possible, need phone skills,
willingness to take visitors on short tours of the facilities. Must have basic
computer skills, and enjoy meeting and talking with the public. Other volunteer
positions available; check highlandscenter.org. Call 928-776-9550 for more
information and to RSVP your attendance.
Prescott Area Shelter
Services (PASS)
needs volunteers for overnight advocates from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. This volunteer
position offers a stipend of $60 a night. If interested in this position,
contact Katee Norris at 928-778-5933 or
k.norris@prescottshelters.org.
The Bob Stump VA
Medical Center
currently seeks volunteers to assist veteran patients in the hospice unit. This
unique position requires a compassionate individual willing to make a
difference during the veteran’s final hours. Volunteer’s schedules may vary, but
they’ll be happy to know they’re making a difference at a time when it’s needed
most. For more information or to register, contact Kelly Hanson, Hospice
Palliative Care Coordinator, at 928-445-4860, ext. 7514.
United Animal Friends
(UAF)
is looking for volunteers to change the lives of local cats and dogs. UAF needs
foster homes, helpers at adoption events and a variety of animal-related
volunteer opportunities. Interested animal lovers should contact UAF, 928-778-2924
or visit www.unitedanimalfriends.org.
Yavapai Humane Society
Thrift Shop,
1601 Iron Springs Road in Prescott, needs volunteers with experience in
electronics. General help is also needed in a variety of areas such as
cashiers, sorting and cleaning. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Donation drop
off hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For information, call
the store at 928-445-5668. Yavapaihumanesociety.org
Catholic Charities has openings for VITA
volunteers. These volunteers assist low- and middle-income people file their
state and federal taxes. Training is provided. For information, call
928-778-2531.
Prescott Area Celtic
Society (PACS)
promotes the preservation and education of Scottish and Celtic culture. They
also put on the Highland Games at Watson Lake in Prescott every year. Meetings
are at 5:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month. Call Andy Hamilton
928-642-0020 for additional information and location or visit our website at
prescotthighlandgams.com.
Prescott
Media Center is
looking for creative individuals who are interested in volunteering. We are
looking for volunteers for production work, editing, marketing and fundraising.
If interested, please contact Rob Milligan, executive director, at 928-445-0909.
Search
and Rescue Quad Unit
has volunteer opportunities for those who want to learn new skills, assist the
community or help those lost or injured. If you own a quad/ATV, UTV or RZR,
call Paul at 928-775-3298.
New Hope Ranch, a horse rescue,
rehabilitation and relocation organization in Chino Valley, is looking for
volunteers to help with grooming, cleaning of water troughs and stalls,
groundskeeping and general maintenance that may include painting of animal pens
and repairs of corrals. Call 928-636-2230.
Project Linus is a national nonprofit
501 (c) 3 organization whose mission is to provide love, a sense of security,
warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise
in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly
created by volunteer blanketeers. We are looking for
quilters, knitters and crocheters to make new
handmade blankets and afghans to be distributed to
children and young adults in our area. Donations of fabric (cotton, flannel and
fleece) and yarn are always needed. Meetings are on the third Wednesday of the
month. Call Julie at 928-759-2760 for more information.
The Prescott Fine Arts
Gallery
has volunteer opportunities helping curate shows, assisting the gift shop
manager and hosting at the gallery. Training will be provided. Call Maria Lynam
at 928-443-8854.
The Alzheimer’s
Association Desert Southwest Chapter is looking for volunteers to support our
programs and services. Call 928-771-9257 for more information.
Senior Peer Program has volunteer
opportunities for men and women over age 55. Volunteers are trained to support
other older adults in achieving and maintaining a healthy emotional life. To
learn more, call 928-445-5211, ext. 2601 or 2672.
“Grants To You” an 18 year old nonprofit, continues to
offer live classes in grant research and writing to those who want to volunteer
to assist a nonprofit of their choice. Class costs are provided at a very
low fee and for those eligible, GTU offers no cost scholarships for this
training. To be eligible for a scholarship, one must be disabled, in poverty,
unemployed or whose benefits have been terminated and to those who want to
learn new job skills in order to enter or re-enter the work force”.
Since our beginning in 2002, GTU has graduated over 1,200
volunteers who have succeeded in winning some $4.1 million in grants. Our
largest single grant was for $1.5 million to the Cultural Language and Resource
Center written by a graduate from Saratoga Springs, NY. Our next class is
only scheduled for Saturday, March 21 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM in Prescott
Valley at 3700 N. Windsong Drive. For more
information or questions visit grantstoyou.org call Paul or Shirley Baskin at
(928) 458-7796 or email info@grantstoyou.org.”
Horses With H.E.A.R.T. (Hands-on Equine
Assisted Riding Therapy) provides therapeutic riding for people with physical,
mental and emotional disabilities. We are always looking for volunteers to help
with riding lessons, horse care and committee work. For more information, call
928-533-9178.
The Yavapai Humane
Society (YHS)
is looking for animal lovers to make a difference in the lives of companion
animals. Needed are foster parents, dog-walkers, cat caretakers, special event
and fundraising assistance and help in the new thrift store. Please call
928-445-2666 or visit www.yavapaihumane.org.
The Prescott Chamber of
Commerce
is seeking qualified volunteers to work at the Visitors Center, 117 W. Goodwin
St. Volunteers work one or two four-hour shifts per week assisting tourists,
fellow and citizens and chamber members in a pleasant, informal environment.
Qualifications include a friendly, outgoing personality, good general knowledge
of Prescott and the surrounding communities, genuine interest in helping
others, good computer skills and ability to navigate the internet, good
communication skills, both in person and on the phone, willingness to learn new
skills and adaptability. Volunteers should be proud of their town and ready to
show it off. To apply, send a letter of inquiry to the Prescott Chamber of
Commerce, P.O. Box 1147, Prescott, AZ 86302, Attn:
Robert Coombs or call 928-445-2000, ext. 122.
City of Prescott
Recreation Services Department is recruiting volunteers to lead hikes on
Saturday mornings, preferably mid-morning. Hikers will pre-register via the
City’s tourism website, which will be utilized by many businesses in the
hospitality industry. Hike leaders can choose the hike location. More
information is available at 928-777-1558.
United Animal Friends
(UAF)
has a variety of opportunities for volunteers. Foster parents are needed for
homeless cats and dogs. Other volunteers are needed at weekly adoption events
and to provide transportation to adoption sites, vet appointments, etc. Help is
also needed with fundraising, answering phones and marketing. Call
928-778-2924.
Volunteers
are needed for the Medical Loan Closet.
Duties include assisting clients in documenting and loaning out medical
equipment, cleaning, and minor repairs of equipment if needed. Training will be
provided. Time commitment: Flexible hours and weekdays. Please inquire to
Catholic Charities at 928-778-2531
The Victim Services
Division of the Yavapai County Attorney's Office is looking for
volunteers to serve as victim advocates and provide support to victims of
crime. Volunteers provide victims' rights information, victim input to judges,
and courtroom advocacy, as well as some clerical assistance within the Victim
Services division. A comprehensive training program is provided. Qualifications
include good listening, communication, people skills and a desire to help
people in need. A criminal background/fingerprint check is required. For more
information or to obtain a volunteer application, contact Carmen Stewart at
928-777-7113.
The
local Red Cross office is looking
for disaster and outreach volunteers. Red Cross disaster volunteers help meet
the immediate emergency needs of disaster victims such as locating a safe place
to sleep, food and emotional support. Outreach volunteers are needed to help
lead safety activities for children, participate in fire prevention campaigns
and organize recruitment events. To learn more or complete an application,
visit www.redcross.org/az/flagstaff and click on "Volunteer.”
The Prescott Valley
Police Department
is seeking people for its Prescott Valley Police volunteer program. Duties
include citizen patrols day and night, animal control, criminal investigations,
evidence assistance, records and special events. Applications are available at
the PVPD records window. People with questions about the program may call 928-772-5144.
You can find more volunteer opportunities with the PVPD at
www.prescottvalleypolice.net.
N.O.A.H., a nonprofit thrift
store that supports local animal organizations, needs volunteers. Morning (10
a.m. to 1 p.m.) or afternoon (1 to 4 p.m.) shifts Mondays through Saturdays are
available. No experience is necessary. Come by N.O.A.H., 603 S. Granite St.,
and to sign up, or call 928-708-0545 for more information.
The Highlands Center has volunteer
opportunities in its Habitat Garden Program at Coyote Springs School in
Prescott Valley, Territorial School in Chino Valley, Granville Elementary
School in Prescott Valley, Mountain View Elementary in Prescott Valley, Lake
Valley Elementary in Prescott Valley, Glassford Hill Middle School in Prescott
Valley, Abia Judd Elementary School in Prescott and Lincoln Elementary in
Prescott. Volunteer tasks include handling instructional materials, refocusing
children as they explore plants and insects in the garden, guiding children as
they draw in nature journals and sharing your interest and wonder about nature.
Time commitment is 12 days during the nine-month school year, three hours per
day. Call 928-776-9550.
Hospice of the Pines needs volunteers who
would make home visits, do office jobs or help with deliveries. The time
commitment is one or two hours every one or two weeks. Interested parties can
begin at any time. For further information, please call 928-632-0111.
Community Pregnancy
Center
has a variety of volunteer opportunities, including front desk assistance, sorting
clothes in the baby store or being trained to be a mentor/peer counselor. For
more information or to apply, call Ellen Swanson at 928-778-7654. CPC is
located at 1124 E. Gurley St., Prescott.
Volunteer
positions are available in Granite Gate
Senior Living Community’s activity department. Call Barbara at 928-771-8200
for additional information.
The Arizona Pioneers
Home Foundation
is looking for people who are interested in enhancing residents’ lives by
providing new ideas and hands-on involvement to raise money for new equipment,
help pay for activities, and décor, and help with rummage sales, book sales,
the Christmas bazaar, music events, etc. Further information is available by
calling Barbara at 917-617-4554.
Prescott Area Habitat
for Humanity has
a need for volunteers at the ReStore on Commerce
Drive. Volunteers determine their hours, and most work 3 to 4 hours each week.
An hour-long orientation for new volunteers is held at 5 p.m. on the second and
fourth Thursday of each month. Men and women who work well as a team and would
like to contribute to a worthwhile cause should call Gail Martin, 928-445-8003,
ext. 14, for further information.
Yavapai County ARES/RACES, a volunteer
amateur-radio organization working with the Yavapai County Office of Emergency
Management to provide emergency communications, is in need of public
service-minded amateur- radio operators. Technician class and higher licensees
are eligible to join. For additional information, visit www.k7yca.org or call
Bud Semon, 928-899-7400.
The Prescott Valley
Historical Society
welcomes anyone interested in helping preserve the heritage of the area by
participating in the society’s monthly meetings and other activities.
Volunteers are needed to staff exhibit tables at special events and to help in
the office and archives, located in the Prescott Valley Civic Center. For more
information, call 928-759-5524 and leave a message.
The Civil Air Patrol, Prescott Squadron 206
— a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization — is seeking men, women and youth
help and to train in emergency services, aerospace education and cadet
programs. Senior members and pilots meet the first, second and third Thursday
of every month at 6 p.m. in the Civil Air Patrol Hut at the airport, 6508
Janine Lane, Prescott. Cadets meet at 6 p.m. every Thursday on the second floor
of the Airport Administration Building. For more information, call
928-415-1506, 928-445-3745 or 928-443-8854.
Northern Arizona VA
Health Care System needs
volunteers – men, women and young people – every day. For more information,
928-776-6013.
U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs seeks
youth in the tri-city area to donate their time and talents to helping
veterans. For more information, contact the Voluntary Services office at the
Bob Stump Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 928-776-6013.
Disabled American
Veterans
is in need of volunteer drivers. For more information, call Ruebe
Oscarn, 928-776-6064, between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Yavapai Family Advocacy
Center
needs volunteers. Pick one or more three- to four-hour shifts Mondays through
Fridays. Help at the front desk, answer phones, greet clients and help with
children. For more information and to volunteer, call 928-775-0669.
New Horizons Disability
Empowerment Center
needs your help. Take our mentoring courses and become a mentor where your
knowledge and experience could be of help to another. Your skill and ability to
overcome challenges such as brain injury, stroke, MS and various other
disabilities can and will help others see the light at the end of their tunnel.
Come and join our three-day training class at New Horizons DEC and become a
mentor. Call Mary at 928-772-1266 for more information.
North Star Youth
Partnership
needs volunteers to help with special events, educational training,
after-school programs, life-skills classes, mentoring, coaching, office duties,
writing/editing, and much more. For further information, contact Diane DeLong
at 928-708-7214.
The Prescott Fine Arts
Gallery
has volunteer opportunities for curating shows, assisting the gift shop manager
and hosting at the gallery. Call Mary Ann Sorrell 928-759-8869.
Prescott Churches Online needs volunteers
to help churches write up their spiritual growth opportunities into a free
listing at www.GracePathways.org. Email gracepathways@gmail.com or call
928-499-8306.
Prescott Area Tennis
Association,
a local nonprofit, is seeking part-time tennis volunteers to assist with tennis
clinics. We offer low-cost instruction to elementary-age children in the
greater Prescott area. If you are energetic, enthusiastic, enjoy working with
children, and have a positive attitude, we can use your help. Call Dawn Beal at
928-710-0734.
Volunteer Center of
Yavapai County
has a complete list of volunteer opportunities. For more information or to sign
up for its monthly newsletter via email, call 928-778-6605 or email yavapaiuw@gmail.com.
The
Civic Service Institute at Northern Arizona University is seeking volunteers
for the Senior Companion Program (SCP)
in Prescott Valley, Dewey/Humboldt and Mayer area to pair volunteers age 55 and
older with homebound seniors. Those interested in volunteering need to meet
income guidelines and be able to dedicate at least 10 hours a week. Volunteers
receive training, along with a tax-free stipend of $3 per hour, reimbursement
for mileage and supplemental insurance coverage while volunteering. For
information, call (866) 856-3017 or (928) 713-4114.
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