• Community service is a very important part of many scholarship applications. Here is a list of possible volunteer opportunites. Try finding a place where you know you will feel good about helping others or where you will get skills for your future career. Mostly, find a place where you know you will enjoy yourself!!

     

    Animal Care and Control – take care of homeless pets

    (602) 506-8133

    www.pets.maricopa.gov

     

    Arizona Humane Society-help homeless animals (must be 16)

    www.azhumane.org

     

    Desert Botanical Garden – work in the garden, greet people

     nwhite@dbg.org 

     

    Ronald McDonald House – clean, organize, play with brothers and sisters of sick children

    (602)  264-2654

    501 E. Roanoke

     

    St. Joseph’s Hospital- translate, transport patients, office duties

    (602) 406-3020

     

    St. Mary’s Food Bank – organize food, make food boxes for families in need

    (602) 352-3640

    2831 N. 31st Ave

     

    Boys and Girls Club

    1-800-854-CLUB (call to find the location nearest to you)

     

    Phoenix Public Library-shelve books, assist library staff

    Contact the volunteer coordinator at (602) 262-4636

     

    Hands On-various volunteering opportunities

    www.handsonphoenix.org or 602-973-2212

     

    Community Information and Referral-use website to find other volunteer

    opportunities

    www.cir.org

     

    Arizona Science Center

     
    Chai Five

     

    Other ideas: Join clubs like Interact, FBLA, Environmental Club, and Helping Hands.  Contact elementary or middle schools nearby.
     
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