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at home, work or church about their volunteer positions that align with their previous work “Getting that call back in a couple of months from
experiences and seek out an opportunity that is right experience, many nonprofit organizations are seeking someone who has found an organization and a little
for you.” volunteers to carry out higher-level responsibilities niche that they were looking for, that makes my day,”
than the traditional types of service, Coggins adds. she says.
Many causes, many services needed “It’s more than just having volunteers come in for
The Volunteer Center gets calls from adults of all an hour and all they can do is file papers or pack the
Jennifer Hesse is a freelance reporter and may be contacted at
ages, particularly empty nesters and retirees who food box,” she says. “They can’t really take over your
JenniferH@SanTanSun.com.
have spare time and want to do something that will job, but they can do pieces of your job for you. It’s
have a perceptible benefit when they’re finished, more rewarding to volunteer that way.”
says Margie Coggins, volunteer services director for Many volunteers choose a specific organization
the 45-year-old non profit. Some know exactly what because they support its cause, like those who provide
Volunteer resources:
they’re looking for; others have no clue, she says. assistance at a women’s shelter because they have
“Most people don’t really know that they can do a sister or friend who was involved in a domestic The Volunteer Center of Maricopa County
anything they want to do to help in the community,” violence situation, Coggins explains. For those who
(closing before the end of the year)
she says. think they have nothing to offer, Coggins helps them
722 E. Osborn Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85014
Phone: 602-263-9736
Interest in specific volunteer opportunities goes in identify their talents by asking about their hobbies and
www.volunteerphoenix.org
cycles as the local media cover topics like youth at risk suggesting something fun they can do with a group.
and the homeless, Coggins notes. One opportunity Coggins, who in addition to her commitment to the
Make a Difference
people don’t often think about until the holidays is Volunteer Center has given her time to community
5151 N. 19th Ave., Suite 200, Phoenix, Arizona 85015
Phone: 602-973-2212
visiting seniors who don’t have relatives in town, theatres and served on the state foster care review
www.makeadifferece.org
an especially important need in communities like board, recognizes that many people want immediate
Chandler that have numerous assisted-living facilities, payback from their experience. Seeing how an act of
ASU Volunteer Services
she says. service benefits others motivates new volunteers to
522 North Central Avenue, Room 208, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: 602-496-1262
While programs in Chandler such as Boomerang help out again, which then offers Coggins something
www.west.asu.edu/volunteers
are helping baby boomers and retirees find volunteer in return.
Agencies needing
Archstone Care Center
Contact: Brenda Brown, 480-782-2817
Mission: Provides high-quality rehabilitative and restorative
or brenda.brown@chandleraz.gov
volunteers
nursing services enabling residents to maintain their highest
Website: www.myboomerang.org
level of functioning in a warm, homelike and aesthetically
pleasing environment that allows for the maintenance of
Chandler Center for the Arts
About Care each individual’s dignity and respect.
Mission: Provides quality performing and visual arts
Mission: Delivers caring, compassionate support services Contact: Adrienne Kinney, 480-821-1268
programs that reflect the needs of a diverse community.
using trained volunteers with special concern for the frail,
Contact: Kathy Hintzman, 480-782-2685 or kathy.
elderly and physically challenged homebound residents in Boomerang
hintzman@chandleraz.gov Website: www.chandlercenter.org
Chandler and Gilbert. Mission: Helps boomers and near or recent retirees
Contact: Glenda Sweeney, 480-802-2331 or explore a next career or new business, personal fulfillment
communityoutreach@aboutcare.org through community involvement, lifelong learning, travel and
Website: www.aboutcare.org adventure.
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