Calendar of Opportunities

Community Blood Drive with Vitalant Foundation ? April 9th Vitalant Foundation is a tax-exempt 501©(3) organization that secures and stewards charitable gifts to support Vitalant?s mission; to unite blood and biologics donors, talent, and innovation to save and improve lives. They continuously work to address the ongoing need for blood and blood donors. Thanks to the impact of financial gifts, Vitalant has saved and improved hundreds of millions of lives by providing essential blood products, clinical services, medical consultation, and innovative research. Roll up your sleeve and blaze a trail of kindness! When you donate blood April 1-20, 2024, you?ll be entered for a chance to win one of 20 $420 gift cards through Vitalant?s Donor Rewards program. Donate, and let the love flow. Donors who are randomly selected as winners must first have an account and be opted into the Donor Rewards program to receive points to redeem for the gift card. What Are the Requirements for Blood Donation? 16 years and older Weight at least 110 pounds Be in good general health Bring your ID Eat within 2 hours ahead of your donation Drink plenty of non-alcoholic liquids Wait eight weeks between whole blood donations To make an appointment, click the following link: 2024 Blaze a Trail (vitalant.org)   Vitalant Bloodmobile in Parking Lot Date: April 9, 2024 Time: 8:00 am ? 12:00 pm Address: 3900 E Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018  This volunteer opportunity is offered by a third party. By clicking the link above, you are leaving Valley of the Sun United Way?s (VSUW) website and going to an external site. VSUW is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of the external site.

Summer Literacy Kit Build with Read On Tempe Join Read On Tempe to help build 2,400 Summer Literacy Kits during the week of April 22 ? April 26th from 8:00 am ? 3:00 pm! Volunteers will be putting stickers on books and placing these books and other materials into backpacks! Location: City of Tempe Priest Yard ? 55 S. Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 (Building M)   By registering for this opportunity and providing your information, you consent to Valley of the Sun United Way sharing any information you provide during registration with Read On Tempe, which is the agency that is hosting this volunteer opportunity.  

Support Our Super Heroes - Afternoon Shift Come join us as we get ready to celebrate our Educators! In honor of Educator Appreciation Week May 6th-10th and in partnership with City of Phoenix, Read On Southwest Valley, Read On Phoenix, and Million Dollar Teacher Project, VSUW and YOU have the honor to participate in the Support Our Super Heroes Initiative. It?s a really special time for all of us to give back to the teachers, secretaries, admins, custodians, etc. who are working so hard every day to ensure the children in our neighborhoods are not only learning but also growing emotionally, eating well, creating friendships, and so so much more. Projects will include: Crafting and Poster-Making Station, Virtual Thank You Cards, a Video Recording for Million Dollar Teacher's Project, QR code bundling, and assembling Boxes of Love.    Please see below for the shift information: Tuesday April 22nd, 2024: PM Shift: 1:00pm - 3:00pm   Address: 3200 E Camelback Road Suite 375, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Support Our Super Heroes - Morning Shift Come join us as we get ready to celebrate our Educators! In honor of Educator Appreciation Week May 6th-10th and in partnership with City of Phoenix, Read On Southwest Valley, Read On Phoenix, and Million Dollar Teacher Project, VSUW and YOU have the honor to participate in the Support Our Super Heroes Initiative. It?s a really special time for all of us to give back to the teachers, secretaries, admins, custodians, etc. who are working so hard every day to ensure the children in our neighborhoods are not only learning but also growing emotionally, eating well, creating friendships, and so so much more. Projects will include: Crafting and Poster-Making Station, Virtual Thank You Cards, a Video Recording for Million Dollar Teacher's Project, QR code bundling, and assembling Boxes of Love.    Please see below for the shift information: Tuesday April 22nd, 2024: AM Shift: 10:00am - 12:00pm   Address: 3200 E Camelback Road Suite 375, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Head Start Reading Program with Catholic Charities Early childhood reading is important to the development of children. When adults read to children it expands their horizons. Come and read to children at Melvin E. Sine School Head Start Reading Program. They love to hear different voices and styles of adult readers. These 3?5-year-olds not only like it but the giggles and smiles they provide will stay with you the whole day. After reading with them, one of the Resource Specialists onsite will provide tools and resources that you can use in your everyday life of caregiving and parenting. Address: Melvin E. Sine School ? 4933 W. Orangewood Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301

Project Connect in Tempe, AZ ? April 23 Volunteers are needed to support Project Connect in Tempe, Arizona on April 23rd. Hosted by Keys to Change, this semi-monthly event acts as a travelling one-stop-shop for individuals experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness or housing insecurity. Volunteer roles include Guest Guide, Safe Day Storage Assistant, Guest Experience Support, and Provider Liaison. Shift details available at the sign-up link below. Sign-up directly at https://hsc-az.org/project-connect-tempe/ Location: University Presbyterian Church 139 E Alameda Dr. Tempe, AZ 85282 This volunteer opportunity is offered by a third party. By clicking the link, you are leaving Valley of the Sun United Way?s (VSUW) website and going to an external site. VSUW is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of the external site.  

Prop and Set Creation with Rising Youth Theatre Join us to build sets and make props that will be used in our summertime sessions at our after-school program sites. From 9-11am on April 23rd at Rising Theatre, it?s time to get creative!  Address: Phoenix Center for the Arts ? 1202 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004

Garden Project at Creighton Community Foundation The Acre 51 community garden, a collaborative endeavor between the Creighton Community Foundation and Ascension Church, located at 1801 E. Osborn Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016, stands as a vibrant testament to community service and environmental stewardship. With its seven LEHR garden beds, an evolving food forest, chickens, a tractor for maintenance, and a dedicated seed starting station, the garden not only provides fresh produce to the local community but also serves as an educational hub for sustainable agriculture practices. Likely projects that will take place on your April 24th volunteer day include:Shading LEHR Beds with shade clothPaving & Prep for Community gathering Area Spring harvesting and plant transplantingAnimal enclosure heat-ready prep   Address: Acre 51 ? 1801 E. Osborn Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85016

Summer Literacy Kit Build with Read On Tempe Join Read On Tempe to help build 2,400 Summer Literacy Kits during the week of April 22 ? April 26th from 8:00 am ? 3:00 pm! Volunteers will be putting stickers on books and placing these books and other materials into backpacks! Location: City of Tempe Priest Yard ? 55 S. Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 (Building M)   By registering for this opportunity and providing your information, you consent to Valley of the Sun United Way sharing any information you provide during registration with Read On Tempe, which is the agency that is hosting this volunteer opportunity.  

Setup and Decorate "Take a Teacher to Breakfast" Event Support our partners at Million Dollar Teacher Project with their "Take a Teacher to Breakfast" event on Monday, April 29th, 2024. The mission of this event is to make teachers feel seen, appreciated, and celebrated! Volunteers are needed to help setup and decorate before breakfast, as well as assist with post-event tear down and cleanup.  By registering for this opportunity and providing your information, you consent to Valley of the Sun United Way sharing any information you provide during registration with Million Dollar Teacher Project, which is the agency that is hosting this volunteer opportunity. Join us at Maryvale High School in the Auditorium.       3415 N. 59th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85033