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GET INVOLVED
Check back for more local volunteer and civic engagement opportunities for teens in your communities.
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Valley Wide
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A New Leaf
P.O. Box 5860
Mesa, Arizona 85211
480-464-4648
KBrown@PREHAB.ORG or VPlacencia@PREHAB.ORG
Karen Brown - Volunteer Coordinator
Viviane Placencia - Individual Volunteer Coordinator
www.prehab.org
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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.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
602-264-BIGS (2447)
www.bbbsaz.org
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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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Volunteer Center of Maricopa County
722 E. Osborn Rd. Suite 400
Phoenix, AZ 85014
602-263-9736 x 505
Patsy Kraeger
www.volunteerphoenix.org
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The Volunteer Center supports and promotes volunteerism by providing referrals to individuals and groups seeking meaningful volunteer experiences all around Maricopa County. Volunteer opportunities Valley-wide.
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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
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Demonstrating Respect as the Norm unites elementary through post-secondary schools, families and communities. Year round activities include: Weekly and monthly Stand & Serve club meetings with speakers, discussions and projects; Weekly and monthly peer education workshops with middle and elementary school students; Monthly school and community awareness and resource referral campaigns; Ongoing retreats, training, community service projects, workshops, and evaluation activities.
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Municipal Youth Councils
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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, 8500
602-705-9780
Madelaine Adelman
info@glsenphoenix.org
www.glsenphoenix.org
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Short description of the engagement/volunteer opportunity. 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!
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West Valley
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Avondale Youth Advisory Commission
11465 W Civic Center Drive
Suite 100, Avondale, AZ 85323
623-478-3050
creams@avondale.org
Christopher Reams
www.avondale.org/youth
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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
623-936-7111
dmedrano@tollesonaz.org
Danielle Medrano
www.tollesonaz.org
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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.
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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
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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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City of Scottsdale Youth Council
3939 Drinkwater Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-994-7922
Vicki French
www.ci.scottsdale.az.us/education/youthcouncil.asp
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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 Youth Council
3500 S. Rural Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85282
480-858-2462
Kim Bauman
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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 215
AndreaS@savethefamily.org
Andrea Sok
www.savethefamily.org
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Save the Family offers the Playground Pick UP Program. Individuals or small groups can come to the agency to clean the playground, toys, and classrooms. This prevents the spread of germs between clients and keeps the agency a clean and healthy place. This is a great opportunity for teens to do either alone or in a small group.
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Central Phoenix
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Teen Lifeline
P.O. Box 10745
Phoenix, AZ 85064-0745
602-248-8337
Nikki Kontz
www.teenlifeline.org
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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.
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