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Valley Wide

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A New Leaf
868 E. University Dr.
Mesa, Arizona 85203
480-464-4648
Karen Brown, Volunteer Coordinator
[email protected]
www.turnanewleaf.org
 

A New Leaf has various opportunities at different times of the year with several of their programs. These opportunities are both in the East Valley and West Valley. Individual and group youth can contact the numbers listed for more information about scheduling.  Youth under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
 

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central AZ
1010 E. McDowell Rd., suite 400
Phoenix, AZ 85006
602-264-9254
www.bbbsaz.org

[email protected]

Teens 18 years old and older can volunteer to be a Big Brother or Big Sister to provide a positive role model for younger children. School-based programs available during lunchtime. Participating schools Valley-wide.
 

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Boys & Girls Clubs
Several locations Valley wide. Access online club finder for details.
1-800-854-CLUB
AZ Alliance State Club Finder
http://www.azabgc.org/locations.asp
[email protected]

In addition to providing safe and healthy environments for youth, Boys & Girls Clubs offer two peer leadership programs specifically designed to incorporate volunteer civic opportunities. The Boys & Girls Clubs’ Keystone (older teens) and Torch Clubs (ages 11-13) are small groups of Club members who agree upon, develop and implement their own programs and activities. Groups typically involve between 10 and 15 youth, and have as a primary focus the development of character and leadership skills. Service activities allow Club members to identify Club and community needs, develop programs and activities, and actively participate in the communities in which they live. They provide experience in the democratic process, and give young people a chance to contribute something of value to others.
 

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Hands on Greater Phoenix
5151 N 19th Avenue, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85015
602-973-2212
www.handsonphoenix.org
[email protected]

HandsOn Greater Phoenix is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization that empowers people to become engaged, take action and create positive change in their communities. For the last 15 years, HandsOn Greater Phoenix volunteers have been mentoring children, revitalizing neighborhoods, providing meals to the homeless, supporting seniors, caring for animals and protecting our environment.
 

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Peer Solutions P.O. Box 24148
Phoenix, AZ 85074-4148
Participating schools across Maricopa County.
602-225-0942
Jennifer Rauhouse
www.peersolutions.org
[email protected]

Peer Solutions is an Arizona-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that cultivates healthy communities through STAND & SERVE (S&S), a primary prevention initiative fostering safety, equality and  respect as norms.  S&S partners with schools in Phoenix and Tempe. S&S weekly peer led activities include lunch meetings in high schools; afternoon and summer workshops for elementary, middle and high school students; monthly S&S Coalition meetings; and on-going services projects.
 

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Municipal Youth Councils

Many cities and towns in Maricopa County have Youth Councils that provide opportunities for teens to actively participate in their local government. Contact your own city/town to inquire about opportunities.
 

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Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, Phoenix
PO Box 2386
Phoenix AZ, 85002

602-705-9780
Madelaine Adelman
[email protected]
www.glsenphoenix.org

We strive to create safe and respectful K-12 schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. Volunteer opportunities to create and sustain Gay/Straight Alliance student clubs and work on GLSEN Phoenix educational programming, fundraising, governance, etc… All welcome!

West Valley

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Avondale Youth Advisory Commission
11465 W Civic Center Drive
Suite 100, Avondale, AZ 85323
623-333-2719
[email protected]
Chris Lopez
www.avondale.org/youth

The Avondale City Council officially adopted the Avondale Youth Advisory commission in March of 2004 to promote positive change in the lives of Avondale youth by identifying the needs of youth in Avondale, and to change the community’s attitude about youth through positive action.
 

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Tolleson Teen Council
9555 W. Van Buren St.
Tolleson, AZ 85353
623-936-2754
[email protected]
Michael White
www.tollesonaz.org

The Tolleson Teen Council provides teens with meaningful roles in city government, connects them with caring adults and allows them to contribute to the progress of the city.
 

East Valley

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Chandler Center for the Arts' Youth Advisory Council
250 N Arizona Ave.
Chandler, Arizona 85225
480-782-2683
[email protected]
Michelle Mac Lennan
http://chandlercenter.org/connecting/youth-main.html

Candidates are 13-18 years of age and currently attending a public, private, parochial, charter, or home school in Chandler. Students from surrounding cities are encouraged to apply.

The teen candidates that are selected will serve as CCA Advisory Council for the year. They will be engaged in experiential 3-hour sessions from September - February that will provide hands-on real world leadership situations of a Performing Arts Center. Teens will complete the program with increased knowledge of: career opportunities, financial responsibility, leadership skills, small and large group dynamics and public relations and marketing.

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City of Scottsdale Mayor's Youth Council
3939 Drinkwater Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-312-7922
Hugh McGill
Youth & Family Services
[email protected]

The Scottsdale Mayor’s Youth Council (SMYC) provides Scottsdale high school youth the opportunity to learn about how local government works and how services are provided; tour various city facilities and meet with key city staff and city officials; participate in various meetings and/or events as they arise; share their ideas about local government and local issues with the Mayor, Mayor's staff and City Council members. Juniors and Seniors are eligible if they are attending a high school in Scottsdale, or are Scottsdale residents currently enrolled at a high school.
 

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City of Tempe Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission
3500 S. Rural Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85282
480-858-2462
Kim Bauman

The City of Tempe Youth Council provides Tempe youth with an opportunity to get inside look at the way their municipal government functions. Contact Kim Bauman for more details.
 

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Save the Family
450 W. 4th Place
Mesa, AZ 85201
480-898-0228 x 201
[email protected]
Matt Dahlgran
www.savethefamily.org

Family homelessness is damaging to everyone it touches. Save the Family empowers families to conquer homelessness and achieve life-long independence. We envision communities free from family homelessness. Visiting Save the Family's website is the best starting place to determine your volunteer interest with Save the Family. You can start by visiting the Save The Family volunteers page for a list of current opportunities. Just click on the opportunity for more information or to sign up.

Central Phoenix

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Teen Lifeline
P.O. Box 10745
Phoenix, AZ 85064-0745
602-248-8337
Nikki Kontz
www.teenlifeline.org

Assist other teens by becoming a trained peer counselor. Teen Lifeline's peer counselors operate a 24-hour crisis hotline for troubled youth. From 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. daily the hotline is answered by trained teen counselors. The Hotline is supervised by a Master's level mental health clinician and training is provided. Teen Lifeline is holding four Life Skills Trainings this year. Teens from all over the Valley are welcome to participate. Registration packets to become a Peer Counselor and participate in training are available by contacting Nikki, Clinical Coordinator.
 

Casa Grande

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Against Abuse, Inc.
119 N. Florence St.
Casa Grande, AZ
(520) 836-1239
[email protected]
Sylvia Procela
www.against-abuse.org

The Against Abuse Volunteer Program provides a variety of opportunities to those interested in donating their time and talent. Volunteers are always needed. Completion of the Volunteer Application helps align volunteers with available opportunities including helping with the Animal Safe Home Network. The application is available online at the Against Abuse volunteer page.