After reading all of the great experiences of the people
in this class, I’m sure you are wondering how you can get involved in the lives
of these citizens. Below I have listed
a sample of different organizations that help the people of South Phoenix. For all of these organizations, bilingual
and Spanish-speaking volunteers are greatly needed, but anyone can help! See if something suits your fancy, then get
out there and volunteer your time and talents!!
ASKT specializes in one-on-one
tutoring in reading for elementary school-aged children. By volunteering just 2 hours a week, you
will greatly influence the life of a child.
Contact: Marge Salow 602-957-0000
1717 W. Northern, Ste. 200
website:
www.askt.org
This organization has a wide
range of volunteer opportunities at a number of schools in the area. Anything from tutoring & mentoring, to
school supply or clothing drives, to assisting teachers in the classroom is
needed to help this organization.
Contact: Brandi Carter 602-252-5312
5041 N. 16th St. 2nd Floor
This organization provides
affordable homes for individuals with lower incomes. Volunteers donate all labor and supplies for building the homes.
Contact: Pam Kreiling 602-268-9022 ext. 31
1432 E. St. Catherine
This organization centers around
homeless individuals and families. They
provide transitional housing, clothing, and many other services for these
individuals. Home construction,
apartment cleaning, and working with families are just a few of the services
you can provide for this organization.
Contact: Amy Sullivan 602-263-5741
5818 N. 7th St., Ste. 100
This organization’s programs
include adult literacy and English as a second language. Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa provide
one-on-one tutoring, computer-based instruction, and family literacy programs.
Contact: Belinda Chron 602-274-3430
1500 E. Thomas, Ste. 102
Make A Difference is a
valley-wide organization that provides many different community service
opportunities.
Contact: Lindsey Verstraeten 602-973-2212
5151 N. 19th Ave., Ste. 200
This organization builds
partnerships among communities and schools.
Contact: Charlie Boyce 602-221-4967
Central & Van Buren
This community center has
preschool, child care and youth programs.
Contact: preschool—Shirley Durham 602-276-7396
youth—Bob Wycoff 602-276-7396
Sun Crest is a long-term health
care facility in South Phoenix. Forty
to fifty percent of the residents at Sun Crest are under the age of forty years
old. Sun Crest needs volunteers to help
chaperone residents on field trips, read to patients, or just spend quality
time with the residents.
Contact: Cynthia Margaron 602-243-1574
2211 E. Southern
VBB/BS provides an opportunity for
volunteers to become a role model for a young person.
Contact: Ali Bane 602-264-9370 ext. 3326
1010 E. McDowell