Are you looking for opportunities to volunteer in the Phoenix metro area? Sign up to join us at any of these upcoming activities!

Vello Tutoring
Sign up to tutor 60-minutes a week

Being a reading tutor is easier than ever with Vello virtual tutoring, there is no experience required! With screen and audio share and a full library of e-books, students are connected to volunteers for 30-minute guided reading sessions. Tutors can volunteer from anywhere they are with internet; you could even read with a student over your lunch break!

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Food Sorting at Desert Mission
Tuesday, February 4^th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 18^th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Desert Mission Food Bank (Map)

Desert Mission's food distribution program provides monthly food packages for individuals and families in crisis. Volunteers are needed to assist in sorting food and other needs for the foodbank like assisting clients in the market area.

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ToolBank Warehouse Assistance
Friday, February 7^th
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Friday, February 14^th
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Friday, February 21^st
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Friday, February 28^th
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Phoenix Community ToolBank (Map)

“Phoenix Community ToolBank serves community-based organizations by providing tools, equipment and expertise to empower their most ambitious goals.” Volunteers are a vital part of keeping the ToolBank organized through tool preparation, maintenance, tool inventory, warehouse organizations, fulfilling and returning tool orders, and more.

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Book Sort for Read Across America
Friday, February 7^th
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Valley of the Sun United Way (Map)

Join us as we sort several thousand books by grade and school that will be distributed to students grade K-3rd for our Read Across America week-long event to celebrate the life of Dr. Seuss. Each child in that participates in these grades levels in one of the 22 partner schools will get their own book to help cultivate their lifelong love of reading.

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Packing Day with Furnishing Dignity
Monday, February 17^th
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Armored Self-Storage (Map)

Together, we will transform a house into a home for a homeless family, individual, or foster youth and ease the burden of individuals who may be trying to furnish an empty apartment while working towards becoming self-sustainable.

Volunteers will meet at Armored Self-Storage to pack items for families to take to their new home.

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Carl Hayden High School Interview Fair
Friday, February 21^st
Shifts available from 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Carl Hayden High School (Map)

Valley of the Sun United Way in partnership with the Phoenix Union High School District is hosting an Interview Fair at Carl Hayden High School for seniors. These students are preparing to enter the workforce and need your help sharpening their interview skills. Volunteers are needed to facilitate mock interviews and provide feedback to students.

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Read to Students for Read Across America Week
Week of February 24^th March 4^th
Various Shifts Available
Multiple Valley Elementary Schools

Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss. Visit students at local schools and read with them during the week of his birthday to celebrate and instill a love of reading!

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Operation Uplift: FAFSA Cookout
Saturday, February 29^th
Shifts Available from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Phoenix College – Sophomore Square (Map)

FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is a completely free way for students on their way into college to see if they are eligible for financial help through grants and/or loans to pay for their furthered education. At the FAFSA Cookout! Equity for Education event, Valley of the Sun United Way has come together with Phoenix College NAACP and Black Student Union to bring financial aid specialists on site to help students complete their application. We need volunteers to help set up the event, manage stage needs, check-in students, serving food, and tear down.

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