CHANDLER MUSEUM 178 E. Commonwealth Avenue Chandler, AZ85225 (480) 782-2717
A variety of volunteer positions are available at the 3 sites of the Chandler Museum Division: Price House, Chandler Museum, Tumbleweed Ranch
Volunteers are needed in these areas: •Customer Service Volunteer •Youth and Adult Program Volunteers •School Tour Guides •Collections •Exhibits •Research •Oral Histories •Museum Gift Shop •Membership •Fundraising •Special Events
Skills: •Helpful, friendly attitude and a SMILE! •Customer service experience •Comfortable using a phone •Basic computer skills •Knowledge of Arizona & Chandler history is a PLUS •Training for all positions is provided! •Enjoyment of lifelong learning, especially regarding history, art and culture •Interest in serving the general public •Ability to be courteous, respectful, and patient with visitors •Desire to learn as well as teach •Good oral communication skills •Cooperative nature, including the ability to accept instruction and correction •Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances •Diplomatic; grace under pressure •Professional manner and neat appearance •Minimum age 16 •Must be able to lift 25 lbs
Description: Mondays and Thursdays, we assist with riding classes for disabled children and adults. Volunteers are trained to lead horses, walk at the side of the riders, tack and untack horses, and help riders mount and dismount. Therapeutic riding is helpful in developing balance, coordination, and strength in riders with disabilities. In addition, riding promotes independence and self-confidence as riders learn to ride and care for their horses in a friendly and supportive environment. Finally, therapeutic riding provides recreational opportunities to many individuals for whom such opportunities are severely limited. Stable Influence Charity Programs offers benefits to the community as it is a labor intensive sports therapy program requiring up to four volunteers for each rider. We offer classes in four locations, five days a week.
Locations are Chandler, W Phoenix, Glendale/Peoria, New River and Cave Creek. NOTE: In June and July we only ride on Mondays from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Skills: Experience with horses is not necessary, but you must feel comfortable around these large animals. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old. Must be in good physical condition -- able to walk continuously for up to an hour, raise arms above head, and lift moderate weights.
Mission Statement: Stable Influence Charity Programs offers youth and adults with physical, mental, and/or emotional challenges the opportunity to explore new horizions and focus on new goals unhampered by their limitations. Horseback riding allows riders to focus on abilities -- and the sky's the limit as they gain strength, coordination, and self-confidence.
CHANDLER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
475 S. Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ85225
(480) 728-3141
Description: This volunteer opportunity will be hosted by Chandler Regional Medical Center. Volunteers are people who give their time, without expectation of pay, to assist with patient and nonpatient care in our medical facilities. All volunteer efforts add to the comfort and happiness of patients, visitors and staff.
NEW STORE!! Cats: Petsmart -- Instore adoption center during store hours
857 N. Val Vista Dr., Suite 106, Gilbert, AZ 85234
Dogs: Petsmart -- Days and hours vary
4920 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212 Please contact us at foster@kitkatrescue.org for more information
Volunteers needed for Fostering, Adoptions, Socializing, Adoption Center Caretaker, Etc.
Description: Our highest priority is Foster Homes! Each cat, kitten, puppy or dog we can provide with a foster home means we have saved another life. Fostering is easy, you simply provide the pet with food, water and a loving home until he/she is ready to be adopted by thier forever home family.
Cat Caretaker: We are looking for someone to help with our cats and kittens at our three adoption centers Tasks include: cleaning litter pans, filling food dishes, playing with kitties, talking with public.
Adoption Consultant: We are looking for assistance with talking to potential families and matching one of our cats or dogs with the appropriate family lifestyle. You can shadow one of our trained consultants and learn about being one of our consultants.
Medical Personnel: We are looking for assistance with giving our cats their vaccines and drawing blood to test them for FELV/FIV. If you're familiar with this aspect of medical attention we'd LOVE to have your assistance!!
Volunteer Coordinator: We are looking for someone to take the lead on recruiting and organizing volunteers! Great way to make new friends and open the public eye to the wonderful volunteer opportunites available!
Pet Donation Coordinator: We always need cat and dog supplies. There are so many options for acquiring such items -- Talking with grocery stores and pet friendly stores asking if they would be willing to donate their torn bags of food, discontinued toys and other pet related items, etc. If you have some connections to such items, we'd love to have you join us and perhaps become our first official 'Pet Donation Coordinator'!
Event Coordinator: We are looking for help with the coordination of various adoption events that take place away from our adoption centers. There are numerous adoption events and fundraising opportunities throughout the year - we just need someone (or a team of someone's) to take charge and make arrangements!!
Skills: Love of animals and a desire to help in any way that is possible to assist our rescue group and the animals that find our way to us while giving you satisfaction of helping innocent lives that need saving!
Minimum age 14
ASSISTANCE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
45 W. University Drive, Suite B
Mesa, AZ85201 Contact:Ellen Terry
Phone:480-966-9704
See this web site for more information
Description: If you are interested in helping an elderly person with medical transportation, grocery shopping or visual assistance - come volunteer with us! East Valley Adult Resources, Inc. is seeking energetic volunteers to assist the home-bound, low income elderly individuals with medical transportation and grocery shopping. Our Volunteers must have the passion to assist the elderly individuals in the East Valley (Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, Apache Junction).
Skills: Valid Arizona Driver's License Vehicle Vehicle Insurance Patience Passion for helping the home-bound elderly individuals
Objective: It is our goal to help alleviate hunger by providing food for families and individuals in the East Valley. Each month we feed more than 3,000 people.
Hours: Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to noon. We provide emergency food boxes once a month to anyone who registers and shows a picture ID.
Location: The Food Bank is located at 1368 North Arizona Avenue, Suite 112; Chandler, Arizona 85224.
Volunteers: The Food Bank is operated by 100% volunteers. We are always looking for volunteers who can work one day a week (M-F) from 9-noon. There are also opportunities for volunteers willing to pick-up donated food.
Contact: Aimee Runyon (480) 766-2625
TEMPE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY 2150 East Orange Street, Tempe, AZ 85281 Contact:Monica Tepp, Food Pantry Coordinator - 480-350-5879 See: http://www.tempeaction.org for more information
Description: TCAA is Tempe's primary "safety net", providing basic needs and emergency assistance for low income and elderly community members, while encouraging self-reliance. The Community Action Program provides rent / utility assistance, food boxes, budgeting, homeless prevention, and Health Start services. The Senior Action Program provides 5 senior center sites, social activities, congregate meals, and home delivered meals.
Goal:
To assist the Food Pantry Coordinator with picking up food donations at stores and restaurants in the Tempe/Chandler area.
When: 6:30 to 7:30am, two or more weekdays - Monday through Friday
Mission Statement: Our mission is to empower our community members to meet basic needs to live with dignity, self-reliance and optimum health.
Requirements: *A valid Arizona Driver's license. *Ability to lift 30 pounds. *Experience handling/sorting food. *Interest in representing TCAA in the community. *Vehicle to handle up to 12 large boxes (truck or SUV)
BUILDING FUTURES - A MENTORING PROGRAM OF THE YMCA
YMCA
1655 W Frye Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
Description:Building Futuresis a one-to-one therapeutic mentoring program where adult volunteers are matched with at-risk youth, ages 9-16.Through building safe, consistent, and fun relationships, mentors can help youth develop healthy social skills, improve academics, increase self-esteem, enhance decision-making, and cope with family and peer conflicts.
Volunteer Opportunities: - Desire to work with at-risk youth - At least 23 years old - Pass a fingerprint security screen - Have a clean DMV record - Provide a copy of valid auto liability insurance (if car owners)
Time Commitment: - Complete the 15+ hour paraprofessional counseling training - One year commitment to a youth - 1-3 hours a week spent with a youth
Contact: Kate Clarno, Program Director, 602-212-6179 www.valleyymca.org Applications are available on line
VINTAGE CHANDLER NEIGHBORHOODS
The
Vintage Neighborhood's goal is to revitalize the central Chandler neighborhoods
and increase the pride of ownership.Among other things, we will “adopt” suitable homes and perform extreme
makeovers, thus improving neighborhood beauty and increasing pride of
ownership.
Volunteers
are needed to participate in scheduled and ongoing service events.
Be a star in the life of a student. All it
takes is 30 minutes and a book.
Maricopa county Education Service Agency is looking for volunteers at San
Marcos Elementary School in Chandler Unified District. “Reading for the Stars”
offers opportunities for positive, caring adults to mentor 4th through 6th
grade students in reading and goal setting.
To learn more about READING FOR THE STARS, contact Angie Pogue, Director of
Literacy for the Maricopa County Education Service Agency, at 602-372-3668 or Angie.Pogue@mcesa.maricopa.gov.
Visit us online at www.maricopa.gov/schools
(Go to Quick Links. Student Learning and Support and click on Literacy/Reading
for the Stars)
VINTAGE CHANDLER NEIGHBORHOODS
MARICOPA COUNTY EDUCATION SERVICE AGENCY 
