Do you have extra time and have given thought to participating as a volunteer within your community? Have you decided to try volunteering but don’t know where to start? If you live in Phoenix and have decided you’re ready to give back, continue reading because we have compiled a fantastic resource list that can get you pointed in the right direction. Whether you’d like to volunteer at a hospital or simply donate your time to help tutor kids the following list will give you a variety of options. Happy volunteering!
If you’re struggling to find a niche of what you would like to get involved with start with Volunteer Match and search the entire Phoenix area for a variety of volunteer opportunities. From mentoring, to assisting with fundraisers, to even volunteering at a ranch,this is a great place to start for those who have just begun their search. You can search through hundreds of possibilities based on your location.
Hands on Phoenix is another volunteer search directory that focuses specifically on the Phoenix metropolitan area. This resource is great if you’re looking for a one-time volunteer opportunity or even a long-term commitment in an established program. Here you can find opportunities to help with education, homelessness and even animal welfare.
If working with children appeals to you then we highly recommend checking out the volunteer section on the Phoenix Children’s Hospital website. You can choose different areas to volunteer in such as: in-hospital, community events or animal assisted therapy. They even offer a summer program perfect for students ages 13 through college senior.
Volunteer Phoenix is a great search directory that allows you to search for volunteer opportunities within the city of Phoenix by distance from specific zip codes, areas of interest and by age of the volunteer. This caters the search to meet your individual needs and filters through other results that may not be as relevant to you. You can even search by departments within the city if there is a particular sector you may have interest in.
Love animals? Volunteer at the zoo! If you don’t have much experience working with animals there are still a handful of entry-level volunteer opportunities like: conservation center guides, photographers, and assisting with the petting zoo. If you have a specific skill set you can share like marketing or electrical, you can submit an application expressing these interests and they will work with you to provide an opportunity to put your skills to work. This is a great opportunity for those looking to build their resume.
Phoenix Philanthropists is an organization that’s responsible for scheduling volunteer events within the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Every time a new event gets scheduled it will be added onto the calendar and anyone can RSVP. Be sure to check back often as some events will fill up to capacity. Some examples of events include: toy drives, dinner services and gardening socials.
