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AIDS Outreach
| Contact: |
Laura Theimer |
| Address & Phone: |
116 West Cottage Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001;
779-9489 |
| Goals/Services: |
Provide referrals & support for those
infected and affected by AIDS/HIV, education, advocacy,
& to create awareness around the issues of AIDS. |
| Programs: |
One-on-one Buddy program, BI-monthly blended
support group (for individuals infected & affected),
quarterly informational meeting, training seminars, small
speaker's bureau, special events, annual memorials service,
fundraising, advocacy programs. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Fundraising, housekeeping, writing for newsletter,
some one-on-one assistance (training required). |
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American Cancer Society
| Contact: |
Julie Evans |
| Address & Phone: |
2724 E. Lakin Drive, Suite 9, Flagstaff,
AZ 86004; 526-3800 |
| Goals/Services: |
Fundraising, patient services and public
education. |
| Programs: |
Denim or Diamonds (Feb.), Relay for Life
(varies), Climb the Mountain (Aug.), Festival of Lights
(Nov.), Survivors group, and tobacco cessation. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Office work, answering phones, data entry,
and mailings. Special events, passing out brochures,
posters, set up, clean up, fundraising, etc. |
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AmeriCorps
Youth in Action
| Contact: |
Felicia Fowler |
| Address & Phone: |
PO Box 6025, NAU Riles Bldg #15, 2nd Floor,
Flagstaff, AZ 86011; 523-9043 |
| Goals/Services: |
Education and community service. |
| Programs: |
National Service Day, Make A Difference
Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Community service activities (part-time
and full-time positions available). |
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Arboretum at Flagstaff
| Contact: |
Lael Tennyson |
| Address & Phone: |
4001 S. Woody Mountain Road, Flagstaff,
AZ 86001; 556-1280 Ext. 103 |
| Goals/Services: |
Study native plants of the Colorado Plateau
including rare and endangered species, educate the public
about plants, environment, and conservation. |
| Programs: |
Gardening, greenhouse, and special projects
and events. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Greenhouse propagation of plants, care of
gardens, field research, leading tours, special events
visitor center, and hospitality. |
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Big Brothers/Big Sisters
of Flagstaff
| Contact: |
Staff |
| Address & Phone: |
110 W. Dale, Flagstaff, AZ 86001;
774-0649 |
| Goals/Services: |
Provide positive support to single parent
homes by matching children with appropriate adult role
models. |
| Programs: |
Core program (bb/bs), school based mentor
program, VIP Recreation program, and PipeLine NAU Program. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Adult role models for various mentoring
programs. |
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Catholic Social Services
| Contact: |
Paul Redstone |
| Address & Phone: |
43 S. San Francisco St., Flagstaff, AZ
86001; 774-9125 Ext. 104 |
| Goals/Services: |
Provide various resources and assistance
for Flagstaff families in need. |
| Programs: |
Adoption services, emergency services, group
home for adolescent boys, and volunteer services in the
Flagstaff community. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Office work, special projects, assistance
with food bank and nursing home (responsibilities and
required training vary). |
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CASA
(Citizens Against Substance Abuse)
| Contact: |
Rick Brandel |
| Address & Phone: |
201 E. Birch Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ
86001; 779-5361 |
| Goals/Services: |
Reduce substance abuse among youths in Flagstaff
and Coconino County. |
| Programs: |
After school programs, The Great Body Shop
health-based prevention program, middle school dances,
summer camps, and alternative activities during summer.
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| Volunteer Needs: |
Chaperone middle school dances, assist with
concessions, check ID's at the door, help with after school
programs, assist elementary and middle school students
with homework, and other various tasks. |
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Coconino County Community Services
| Contact: |
Staff |
| Address & Phone: |
2626 N. King Street, Flagstaff, AZ
86001; 522-7979 |
| Goals/Services: |
With pride we strive to enhance the well
being of the less fortunate and isolated residents of
Coconino County. |
| Programs: |
Senior Services including case management,
nutrition instruction, respite care, home care, transportation
services, public fiduciary, and emergency services.
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| Volunteer Needs: |
Serve food, provide home care (help with
cleaning, shopping, laundry, and personal care for senior),
serve as a guardian or conservator for persons in need,
help people in crisis situations, and assist with mailings,
fundraisers, and clerical work. (Must be 18 and
have a valid drivers license to work one-on-one with seniors).
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Democratic
Party
| Contact: |
Jamie Steinorth |
| Address & Phone: |
9 North Eldon Street, Flagstaff, AZ
86001; 607-9529 or 556-8264 |
| Goals/Services: |
There are three goals to our campus organizing
effort. First, we will make every effort to register
as many student voters as possible. Second, we will
recruit as many volunteers as possible for the university,
offering internships and volunteer hours. Finally,
we want to mobilize student to vote by creating a sense
of crusade. |
| Programs: |
We will be organizing many activities including
contests between Greek organizations and residence halls,
voter registration drives, student call nights and much
more. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
We need volunteers to work phone banks and
various activities all over campus. We also have
some internship opportunities available. |
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Flagstaff
Clean and Green
| Contact: |
Jonathan Koehn |
| Address & Phone: |
211 W. Aspen Street, Flagstaff, AZ
86001; 779-7622 |
| Goals/Services: |
Educate individuals about conservation of
natural resources, beautification, and recycling. |
| Programs: |
City Recycling program, Litter clean-ups,
Adopt-A-Spot program, and city beautification projects. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Litter clean-ups, developing education materials,
work on PR campaign, public ourreach, advertising, and
possible work in elementary school Green Team (opportunities
to develop conservation programs). |
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Flagstaff/Coconino
County Library
| Contact: |
Christina Olguin |
| Address & Phone: |
300 W. Aspen Street, Flagstaff, AZ
86001; 779-7685, Ext. 404 |
| Goals/Services: |
Provide education and other services to
members of Coconino County and the Flagstaff community. |
| Programs: |
Gates Foundation computer lab, public services,
youth services (reading programs, homework assistance,
etc.) and Summer Reading program. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Staffing computer lab, library assistance
with books (shelving, checking in/out, repairing, etc.),
assisting with reference desk (BB/BS required), and assisting
with youth services and summer reading program.
One-year commitment usually required. |
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Flagstaff
Family Food Center and Children's Reading Program
| Contact: |
Christie Ann Evangelista |
| Address & Phone: |
1903 N 2nd Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001;
774-3188 |
| Goals/Services: |
Feed the hungry in a safe, secure, and supportive
environment. |
| Programs: |
Serve food to the hungry everyday from 4:00-5:30
pm. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Clean kitchen, serve food, read to children,
and help with dishes (about 10 volunteers per day needed. |
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Flagstaff Pet Assistance League
| Contact: |
Monique Akar |
| Address & Phone: |
PO Box 30233, Flagstaff, AZ 86001;
773-3188 |
| Goals/Services: |
Spay and neuter pets to reduce surplus population,
subsidize costs of operations, and educate public on responsible
pet care. |
| Programs: |
Bark Park (off leach park), Bark Master
Park, Planned Pethood, Winter Fest, Canine good citizenship
testing, and Animal Awareness Month. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Spay/Neuter Program, fundraising, Parade
walkers, and program to educate school children on responsible
pet ownership. |
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Friends of Walnut Canyon
| Contact: |
Betsy McKellar |
| Address & Phone: |
330 S. Ash Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86004;
526-4864 |
| Goals/Services: |
Work with US Forest Service, National Park
Service, and State Land Department to protect Walnut Canyon. |
| Programs: |
General improvement and maintenance of Walnut
Canyon. Trail building and maintenance, closing
roads, building fences, area improvement, replacing and
posting signs, etc. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Many different opportunities and project
available. Please call for more information.
(Generally tasks include outdoor labor. Be ready
to work hard and get dirty. |
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Goodwill
Industries
| Contact: |
Staff |
| Address & Phone: |
2225 N Steves Blvd., Flagstaff, AZ
86004; 526-9188 |
| Goals/Services: |
Provide employment opportunities and support
services for person with disabilities and disadvantages
to increase their independence and full participation
in society. Its strength lies in its ability to
train people to meet real identified labor needs in the
community. |
| Programs: |
Career Development Services, R.I.S.E. Program,
Occupational and Industrial Services, Human Services,
G.A.I.N. Program, Motherread program, and "When Can
You Start?" and self-sufficiency workshops.
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| Volunteer Needs: |
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Headstart
| Contact: |
Rene Hobbs |
| Address & Phone: |
1000 N. Clark Circle, Flagstaff, AZ
86001; 774-4021 |
| Goals/Services: |
Comprehensive social service/education program
that promote parent involvement and family wellbeing as
part of an overall education, Headstart focuses on the
entire family unit by providing preschool education, parent
education, and social services. |
| Programs: |
Pre-School, parent education and social
service referral programs. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Assist with promotion of Headstart program
and recruitment of children fro program, help with classroom
preparation, set up activities and programs for classroom
instruction, supervise classrooms and fieldtrips, serve
as a family advocate, and provide childcare during parent
training. |
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KNAU
| Contact: |
Elta Foster |
| Address & Phone: |
NAU Po Box 5764, Flagstaff, AZ 86011 |
| Goals/Services: |
Public broadcasting, NPR News, and classical
music format. |
| Programs: |
Special office mailings and pledge drives.
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| Volunteer Needs: |
Pledge drives (October and April) hours
vary, (requires approximately 150 volunteers per pledge
drive to answer phones and process paperwork). |
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Infinia at Flagstaff
| Contact: |
Gayle Nelson |
| Address & Phone: |
800 W. University, Flagstaff, AZ 8600;
779-6931 |
| Goals/Services: |
Skilled nursing facility aiming to meet
the social, emotional, spiritual, recreational, and physical
needs of elderly residents. |
| Programs: |
Social services assistance, Navajo interpreters,
welcoming committee, sensory stimulation, and other various
activities and programming. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Visit residents, assist with arts and crafts,
games and other such activities, shopping for residents,
and reading or writing letters. In general being
a companion for elderly residents. Talents are welcomed
in the center including, clowns, magicians, skits, musicians,
and any ideas. |
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Museum of Northern Arizona
| Contact: |
Liz Gumerman |
| Address & Phone: |
3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff, AZ
86001; 774-5211, Ext. 206 |
| Goals/Services: |
Promote the natural and cultural history
of the Colorado Plateau. |
| Programs: |
Various tours for groups, archaeology department,
geology collections, Native American Exhibit, landscaping,
special events, library, membership and public relations. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Assistance with teaching visitors about
the Colorado Plateau (training required for tour guides),
preserving specimens and artifacts, research, and assistance
in library with special projects and in public relation
department. |
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Nature
Conservancy
| Contact: |
Todd Barnell |
| Address & Phone: |
2601 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff, AZ
86001; 774-8892 |
| Goals/Services: |
Protecting bio-diversity by purchasing land,
acquiring land in cooperation with other organizations,
restoring land, and monitoring wildlife. General
conservation. |
| Programs: |
Heart Prairie preserve, additional upcoming
projects in Northern Arizona, Nature Walks (June-October),
and Naturalist training program (spring and summer). |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Guiding nature walks, assistance with cabin
maintenance, field research, and help within office with
special projects. (prefer HRM for office volunteers) |
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North
Country Community Health
| Contact: |
Marty Vendor |
| Address & Phone: |
2500 N. Rose Street, Flagstaff, AZ
86004; 774-8254 |
| Goals/Services: |
Provide primary health care for uninsured
on sliding fee scale. |
| Programs: |
Dental services, Prenatal care, Pharmacy/lab/radiology,
on-site counseling. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Outreach campaign, distribute information,
clerical work, administrative work , and outreach. |
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Northern
Arizona Chapter of the American Red Cross
| Contact: |
Cheryl Blume, Executive Director |
| Address & Phone: |
963 W. Rt. 66, Suite 110, Flagstaff, AZ
86001; 779-5494; Redcross@infomagic.net |
| Goals/Services: |
Disaster relief and education. Teach
CPR and First Aid. |
| Programs: |
Health safety classes, disaster relief. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Office support, web site, Instruct CPR,
Blood Drive Coordination. |
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Northern Arizona Food Bank
| Contact: |
Mr. Kerry Ketchum or Deena Ketchum |
| Address & Phone: |
3805 E. Huntington Drive, Flagstaff, AZ
86004; 526-2211 |
| Goals/Services: |
Feed as many people in the Flagstaff and
surrounding communities as possible. |
| Programs: |
Assist individual families and distribute
donations to agencies throughout the Flagstaff community
and reservations in Northern Arizona. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Newsletter mailings, assembly of emergency
food boxes, and sorting and labeling canned goods and
other items. |
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Northland
Family Help Center
| Contact: |
Sheila Calzada |
| Address & Phone: |
2501 N. Fourth Street, Flagstaff, AZ
86004; 774-4503, Ext. 23 |
| Goals/Services: |
Reduce domestic violence in Northern Arizona. |
| Programs: |
Shelters, counseling, advocacy, and education
programs, Peace on Earth, Peace in Our Homes Program,
and spring fundraiser. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Fundraising, public relations work, mailings,
and client care (15 hour training and fingerprinting required). |
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Northland
Hospice
|
Contact: |
Douglas Grant |
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Address & Phone: |
452 N. Switzer
Canyon Dr. , PO Box 997, Flagstaff, AZ 86001; 779-1227 |
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Goals/Services: |
Help terminally ill
patients live each day to its fullest and assist their
family; bereavement and support groups. |
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Programs: |
Fundraising events,
Light a Life, Bulk mailings (quarterly), 5k/10k Run walk
on June 30th (need over 100 volunteers)
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Volunteer Needs: |
Patient care (6-week
training required), support group assistants, office
work, fundraising projects, and mailings. Also need
volunteers to work at our HodgePodge thrift store. For
more information please visit: 2340 E. Route 66 or call:
213-5775 |
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Parent's
Anonymous
| Contact: |
Vicki Wagner or Tana Mears |
| Address & Phone: |
2301 N. Fourth Street, Suite 100, Flagstaff,
AZ 86004; 773-9133 |
| Goals/Services: |
Offer parenting education and support classes
to families with children (birth to 18), provide topic
specific workshops in the community, and provide assistance
to pregnant teens. |
| Programs: |
Several different parenting classes for
parents with children of all ages and pregnant teen and
CPS Special Friend Program. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
80-90 volunteers for 30 different programs
per year, 10 volunteers to help with resource fairs and
community outreach. |
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Peace
Corps at NAU
| Contact: |
Laura M. Hoffman, Northern Arizona Peace
Corps Coordinator |
| Address & Phone: |
PO Box 6025, NAU Riles #15, 2nd Floor, Flagstaff,
AZ 86001; 928/523-5583 |
| Goals/Services: |
Sustainable development in countries world-wide. |
| Programs: |
Agriculture, Health, Business, Environment,
Education, Youth Development, Community Development and
many many more. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Willingness to travel, open mindedness,
flexibility, possibility of learning a new language and
culture and serving people world-wide in sustainable development
type programs. Includes full health benefits, stipend,
language and cultural experience. |
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Riordan Mansion State Park
| Contact: |
Rick Knotts |
| Address & Phone: |
409 Riordan Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86003;
779-4395 |
| Goals/Services: |
Historic interpretation, research, development,
restoration and recreation, and interpreting history of
Riordan mansion to park visitors. |
| Programs: |
Interpretation, research, curation, landscaping,
maintenance, clerical work, data entry, and house cleaning.
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| Volunteer Needs: |
Individual and group volunteers needed year
around. (Good for History and Parks and Recreation
majors.) |
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Salvation
Army
| Contact: |
Randy and Traci Hart |
| Address & Phone: |
PO Box 2488, Flagstaff, AZ 86003;
774-1403 |
| Goals/Services: |
Help local residents through difficult times
and emergencies by providing clothing, food, financial
assistance for rent and other bills, and spiritual services. |
| Programs: |
Food and clothing drives, fundraisers, etc.
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| Volunteer Needs: |
Volunteers needed for all projects and at
Thrift Stores. Flyer distribution to families and
Bell Ringers for donation (holiday season). |
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St.
Vincent de Paul
| Contact: |
Melissa Kendrick |
| Address & Phone: |
227 S. Kendrick, Flagstaff, AZ 86001; 522-0580 |
| Goals/Services: |
Help less fortunate families with food,
clothing, and monetary needs. |
| Programs: |
Youth clothes closet, Christmas food box
drive. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Thrift store pick-ups and help. |
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Sun
Sounds Reading Radio
| Contact: |
Eleanor Mooney |
| Address & Phone: |
1300 S. Milton Flagstaff, AZ 86001;
779-1775 |
| Goals/Services: |
Reach as many people (via radio) in Northern
Arizona with print disabilities as possible in order to
help improve quality of living. |
| Programs: |
Weekly programming for individuals with
visual (print) impairments, Radio Drama Theater for the
Holidays, and Annual fundraising (August). |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Help with reading, office work, data entry,
outreach to community, fundraisers (opportunities to write
& produce programs), (Longer commitments and responsible
students preferred). |
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The
Guidance Center
| Contact: |
Chris George or Pam Ramos (for internship) |
| Address & Phone: |
2187 Vicky Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86004;527-1899 |
| Goals/Services: |
Improve the behavioral health of the people
in the Northern Arizona community by providing a full
range of high quality, cost-effective services.
Fees for services based on sliding scale and government
contract. All insurance accepted. |
| Programs: |
Child and family services, group, individual,
and family counseling services, Adolescent Substance Abuse
Program (ASAP), residential treatment center for dual-diagnosed
adolescents, Wrap Around services that integrate community
resources and counseling for troubled teens, and Seriously
Mentally Ill (SMI) program for adults. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Mentoring for dual-diagnosed adolescents
in residential treatment center and in ASAP intensive
outpatient drug rehabilitation program and provide mentoring
and life skills training for adults in SMI program.
Volunteers needed to provide art therapy, play therapy,
recreational therapy, youth advocacy, tutoring, etc.,
to assist with art fair, and to help with various office
work (mailings, data entry, flyers, etc.). Internship
opportunities available. Training and fingerprinting
may be required. |
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Victim/Witness Services
| Contact: |
Becky Siegel |
| Address & Phone: |
13 N. San Francisco, Suite 201, Flagstaff,
AZ 86001; 779-6163 |
| Goals/Services: |
Provide assistance, support, and advocacy
for victims of crime and crisis in the Coconino County. |
| Programs: |
Victim Advocate Volunteer Program, Pets
Too! Program (shelter for animals of domestic violence
victims), and Crime Victim Compensation Program (to help
victims receive state and nationally provided funds to
alleviate stress associated with crime and crises). |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Victim Advocate Volunteers respond on scene,
(to domestic violence, sexual assault, homicide, etc.).
Victim Advocates provide general support, information
on court process, information on roles of different individuals
involved, and many opportunities available, although intensive
training is required. Training course (Social Work
401: Crisis Intervention Methods) is offered at NAU. |
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Youth
Volunteer Corps
| Contact: |
Jen Bullock |
| Address & Phone: |
3285 E. Sparrow Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ
86004; 527-6102 |
| Goals/Services: |
Create and increase volunteer opportunities
to enrich America's youth, address community needs, and
develop a lifetime commitment to service. |
| Programs: |
National Youth Service Day, National Make
A Difference Day, Youth Volunteer Corps club meetings
and projects, Youth Advisory Council, and Community-wide
Youth Saturday of Service. |
| Volunteer Needs: |
Assistance with all programs listed and
with general office work. |
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Student Life | PO Box 6015 | Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-6015
928-523-5181| www.nau.edu/studentlife |
