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All of these organizations in the Phoenix area are worthwhile endeavors. They are always in need of dedicated volunteers in addition to funding sources to keep the organizations vital. If you can't volunteer your time, every one of these organizations will also accept your monetary donations. Arizona is where we live. Let's make sure that the people who need help can get it.
100 Club of Arizona
Read a profile of 100 Club of Arizona, a nonprofit organization in Phoenix, Arizona.
211 Information Line in Arizona
Get details about Arizona's 211 information line. 211 will provide Arizona residents with details about homeland security, local disasters, and public health information.
Arizona Basset Hound Rescue
Read a profile of Arizona Basset Hound Rescue, a nonprofit organization in Phoenix, Arizona.
Arizona Opera Orchestra Musicians Association
Read a profile of Arizona Opera Orchestra Musicians Association (AZOOMA), a nonprofit organization in Phoenix, Arizona.
Best Buddies Arizona
Read a profile of Best Buddies Arizona, a nonprofit organization in Phoenix, Arizona.
Entrepreneurial Mothers Association
Read a profile of Entrepreneurial Mothers Association, a nonprofit organization in Phoenix, Arizona.
Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona
Read a profile of Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona, a nonprofit organization in Phoenix. Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona, a Nonprofit Organization in Phoenix
Goodwill of Central Arizona
Read a profile of Goodwill of Central Arizona, a nonprofit organization in Phoenix, Arizona.
Maricopa Partnership for Arts and Culture
Read a profile of Maricopa Partnership for Arts and Culture, a nonprofit organization in Phoenix, Arizona.
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Read a profile of the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Phoenix, Arizona.
Nearly Naked Theatre
Nearly Naked Theatre is a nonprofit organization doing business in the Greater Phoenix area. Read an interview of Nearly Naked Theatre.
Ortiz Family Foundation
Learn more about The Ortiz Family Foundation, headquartered in Mesa, Arizona. The Ortiz Family Foundation was started by Major League pitcher Russ Ortiz.
Planned Parenthood Arizona
Read a profile of Planned Parenthood Arizona, a nonprofit organization in Phoenix, Arizona.
SJN - Scottsdale Job Network
SJN - Scottsdale Job Network is a nonprofit organization doing business in the Greater Phoenix area. I posed ten questions to a representative of SJN - Scottsdale Job Network in an effort to familiarize Phoenix area residents with the organization.
Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS
Read a profile of Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS, a nonprofit organization in Phoenix, Arizona.
Tri-Scottsdale Foundation
Read a profile of Tri-Scottsdale Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Phoenix, Arizona.
Volunteer in Phoenix - Find Volunteer Positions in Phoenix
If you are looking for a job, or even if you aren't, volunteering can help your resume while you assist some worthwhile causes in the Phoenix area.
Volunteer on Thanksgiving and Christmas
Find out where to volunteer on Thanksgiving and at Christmas in the Phoenix area.
WellCare Foundation
WellCare Foundation is an organization in Phoenix who helps single mothers who are not getting state aid find free healthcare for themselves and their children.
ACORN
Association of Communities Organized for Reform Now, creating a force for social and political change. They take on issues ranging from the local (such as improved lighting and police protection), to the state (such as raising the minimum wage), to the national (such as social security reform and predatory lending).
All-Star Kids Tutoring
All-Star Kids Tutoring (ASKT) is a one-on-one volunteer tutoring program that helps elementary-school-age children master basic reading skills.
Alzheimer's Association
They "provide leadership to eliminate Alzheimers disease through the advancement of research, while enhancing care and support services for individuals and their families."
American Birding Association
Has a variety of projects in which people can become involved to protect birds in our environment.
American Heart Association
The Desert Mountain Affiliate covers Arizona to help people fight heart disease and stroke.
American Liver Foundation
Dedicated to educating the public about liver disease and helping those affected by liver disease.
American Red Cross
Includes disaster services and family emergency services.
Arizona Braille and Talking Book Library
Two hours once a week could make you a member of  a three person team needed to record a book.
Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures
Promotes cultural and educational and social events in Arizona which recognize the historical and current influence and relationships Arizona has with peoples of Germanic heritage.
Arizona Community Action Association
Arizona Community Action Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing issues relating to poverty in Arizona.
Arizona Humane Society
The Arizona Humane Society is a non-profit animal welfare organization.
Arizona Self Help
Arizona Self Help is a free and easy way for you to prescreen for programs that are available in AZ to help you and your family.
Association of Arizona Food Banks
Provides emergency food to the growing number of Arizona's hungry citizens. Icludes food banks in Central Phoenix, North Phoenix, Mesa and Surprise (northwest).
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona
There are different programs, but the most utilized is the one where an adult 'big' is matched with a young 'little' that needs another adult influence in their lives.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix
Inspires and enables youth in our community, especially those faced with difficult and challenging circumstances, to realize their individual potential while learning responsible citizenship.
Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley
After-school and summer activities in the areas of recreation, education, peer leadership, substance abuse prevention, physical fitness and performing arts.
Casa de Amigas
A residential treatment center for alcoholic women, with a small, quiet campus in north central Phoenix.
Central Arizona Better Business Bureau
Learn more about the Better Business Bureau service Phoenix, Maricopa County, and various other counties in Arizona. The Central Arizona BBB is a nonprofit organization.
Central Community Theatre
Read a profile of Central Community Theatre, a nonprofit Organization in Phoenix, Arizona.
Channel 8
Volunteers help with membership campaigns, assist with the KAET Polls and conduct studio tours.
Child Crisis Center East Valley, Inc.
Provides temporary shelter in a nurturing environment for children whose well-being is in jeopardy.
Children's Action Alliance
A non-profit, nonpartisan research, policy and advocacy organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of all of Arizona's children and families. 
City of Scottsdale Senior Center
The Civic Center Senior Center has many programs that provide volunteer opportunities.
Desert Botanical Garden
The Garden’s Docents provide tours, demonstrations, and more. After graduating from training, Docents commit to work one day per week during October through mid-May.
Foundation for Blind Children
The school, switchboard, media center and technology center can use your help.
Free Arts of Arizona
Free Arts of Arizona is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to spark the creative spirit of abused, homeless and at-risk children and their families. This organization needs supplies as well as people to volunteer, and they need not be artists.
Greater Phoenix Community Clinical Oncology Program
"The Greater Phoenix Community Clinical Oncology Program is a nonprofit community-based program committed to bringing state-of-the-art clinical research to cancer treatment patients and to healthy individuals who may be at risk for cancer."
HomeBase Youth Services
Outreach and transitional living to homeless and runaway youth, with a safe environment to learn essential life skills that will lead to healthy, independent living. The ultimate goal is to end homelessness among youth.
Lura Turner Homes, Inc.
Four locations in the Central Phoenix area.  Residential facilities for the developmentally disabled.
Make A Difference
Make a Difference is a non-profit organization that creates positive change in Greater Phoenix by mobilizing volunteers, developing future leaders, and initiating dialogue regarding vital community issues.
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Fulfills the wishes of children of Central and Southern Arizona under the age of 18 with life threatening illnesses.
Maricopa County Animal Control
Has various projects where people can become involved, including a foster program.
Melonhead Foundation
"Our purpose is to support the needs of children with cancer and their families who are seeking alternative methods of healing. These methods include any and all natural medicines and treatments, provided through a variety of facilities."
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Your Guide can help you find one, start one, raise money for one, get a grant for one .
Nonviolent Communication Arizona
The model for nonviolent communication is a four step process designed to allow communication based in observation, feelings and needs, rather than evaluation, criticism, judgment or blame. They accept donations and assist with local programs.
PREHAB of Arizona
Service areas include domestic violence and homeless family shelter, youth residential treatment centers, transitional group homes and school, outpatient counseling, and training and employment.
St. Vincent de Paul
Operates thirteen special programs designed to lift those in need. Provides food, clothing and shelter for the homeless.
Starting a Nonprofit Organization
Starting a nonprofit organization involves many decisions. Here you will find information to get you started with a nonprofit organization. From your About Guide to Nonprofit Charitable Organizations.
Through Each Others Eyes
Promotes international understanding via the medium of photography. TEOE has sponsored more than 19 international photographic exchanges in the last 15 years.
Tumbleweed Center For Youth Development
Tumbleweed serves homeless, runaway, and at risk youth in Phoenix, Arizona. They provide shelter, counseling, outreach, job development, and more to youths ages nine up to age twenty-two.
Volunteering For Young Kids
Here are some ideas for volunteer activities in the Phoenix area for younger children.
Volunteers for Outdoor Arizona
Organizes outdoor volunteer work projects in cooperation with public and private agencies designed to preserve, protect, and maintain our state's valuable natural resources.

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