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T​he city of Phoenix is engaging and empowering the 50+ community through civic engagement, employment, and social participation in a variety of activities throughout the city. The city is actively working towards becoming an age friendly city through the World Health Organization and American Association of Retired Persons’ (AARP) Network of Age Friendly Communities. 

Volunteer Phoenix provides a variety of volunteer opportunities available throughout the city for those seeking to become more civically engaged. 

For general inquiries, please contact the Volunteer Phoenix office at (602)495-0313 or volunteer@phoenix.gov.

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​Art Ambassadors

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The Phoenix Convention Center utilizes volunteers as ushers in our theatres. The PCC Theatrical Volunteers serve as ushers at Symphony Hall and the Orpheum Theatre. Ushers play the part of host and are the most visible reflections of service during events. They are relied upon to be courteous, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful to the clients and guests at our venues. In this manner, volunteer ushers are in the position to positively impact the experience of our guests thereby benefitting the arts groups that utilize our venues. If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, please contact us!


Location:

Orpheum Theatre- 203 W Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Symphony Hall- 75 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Contact Information:

Linda Higuera

(602) 495-7139

pcc.volunteer@phoenix.gov​

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

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The VITA program prepares tax returns for free for low-income-to-moderate income individuals and families. Volunteers receive FREE training in how to prepare a basic tax return. Tax preparation sites are located throughout the city of Phoenix with various dates and times of operation. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities within the VITA program:  tax preparers, greeters, site coordinators, instructors, and interpreters.


Location: Multiple

Contact Information:

vita.taxhelp@phoenix.gov

(602) 534-8359


AARP Reading Tutor

AARP Experience Corps logo 

Are you passionate about reading? The City of Phoenix, in partnership with AARP Experience Corps and Experience Matters, is recruiting volunteers 50 and above to support a tutoring program designed to improve literacy skills for Phoenix elementary school students. Opportunities are available at nine Phoenix school districts. If you love reading and inspiring our youth - this opportunity is for you!


Location: Multiple

Contact Information:

Briselda Rodriguez

(602) 256-4388

briselda.rodriguez@phoenix.gov

The Gallery @ City Hall

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Volunteers at the Gallery @ City Hall serve as both hosts and educators, welcoming visitors and enriching their gallery experience. Volunteers may be called upon to provide directions, information and friendly assistance about other public art and visitor experiences located in downtown Phoenix. 


Location:  200 Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Contact Information:

Patty Dunlap

(602) 495-0185

patty.dunlap@phoenix.gov







Sky Harbor Navigator

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Sky Harbor Navigators are a group of friendly volunteers whose mission is to make our guests’ experience at Sky Harbor Airport faster, easier and more enjoyable. Navigator volunteers serve all over the Airport by providing directions, information and friendly assistance. They also serve as a welcoming presence to over 100,000 passengers each day. Volunteers are asked to commit to one, four-hour shift per week.


Location: 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Contact Information:

Rachel Brannan

(602) 683-3805

rachel.brannan@phoenix.gov

Hands On Greater Phoenix

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HandsOn Greater Phoenix is a local nonprofit who has been operating in the Valley for 25 years with the mission of putting volunteers to work where they are needed most.  HandsOn Greater Phoenix offers a calendar of 60+ diverse, high-impact, one-time community service projects each month. To see a full list of volunteer opportunities, use the volunteer opportunities search at www.handsonphoenix.org and refine the search criteria by selecting 'Seniors/RSVP' in the 'Appropriate For' box.


Location: Multiple

Contact Information:

Michaela Barnhart

(602) 973-2212

michaela@handsonphoenix.org

​Keep Phoenix Beautiful

Keep Phoenix Beautiful logo

Keep Phoenix Beautiful is for ALL generations and our volunteer opportunities cover a wide variety of project tasks.  From gardening to monitoring recycling containers at a special event to meeting and greeting residents at a recycling festival to picking up trash at a local park, we love the passion, engagement and wisdom of experienced adults!  If you are looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity, chock full or purpose, just let us know.  We’ll have job that will fit your interest!


Location: Multiple

Contact Information:

Cindy Moss

(602) 262-4820

cindy@keepphxbeautiful.org

Keep Phoenix Beautiful Website

Sky Harbor Navigator Buddies

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Airports around the world are deploying teams of furry friends and their handlers to help de-stress passengers during travel. The Navigator Buddies, dogs and their owners, volunteer a minimum of 2.25 hours per week at the airport. They walk the terminals offering opportunities for passengers to pet and enjoy some quality time with man’s best friend. Dogs must be in good standing with a qualified pet therapy organization. 


Location: 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Contact Information:

Rachel Brannan

(602) 683-3805

rachel.brannan@phoenix.gov

S'edav Va'aki Museum

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The Se'dav Va'aki Museum(formerly the Pueblo Grande Museum) is dedicated to enhancing the knowledge of prehistory, history, and ethnology of inhabitants of the Southwest, and promoting a greater understanding of the diversity of cultures past and present. Volunteers at the Pueblo Grande Museum can serve as educators, front desk ambassadors, gift shop attendants, and tour guides. 

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Location: 4619 East Washington Street Phoenix, AZ  85034

Contact Information:

Becca Vega

(602) 495-0901

pks.pgm.volunteers@phoenix.gov​​​​​​

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Friends of the Library

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The Friends of the Library program is seeking Chapter volunteers and Warehouse volunteers for various positions. Chapter volunteers are needed at 16 library branches to sort through donations of used media for condition and scan books for online listings. Warehouse volunteers are needed to receive and process new donations, scan and list books online, sort and shelf books, and prepare books for delivery.


Location: Multiple

Contact Information:

​(602) 534-5208

info@plfriends.org

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