Calendar of Opportunities

Support Our Super Heroes Come join us as we get ready to celebrate our Educators! In honor of Educator Appreciation Week May 5th-9th 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: Monday April 21st, 2025, 8:30am-12:00pm Address: 3200 E Camelback Road Suite 375, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Project Connect with Keys to Change ? University Presbyterian Church Tempe Volunteers are needed to support Project Connect at the University Presbyterian Church on April 29th, 2025. 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, Guest Experience Support and Provider Liaison Shift Times Morning - Tue, Apr 29, 7:00am?11:30am MST Full Day - Tue, Apr 29, 7:30am?4:00pm MST Afternoon - Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am?4:00pm MST   Date Tuesday, April 29 Location University Presbyterian Church 139 E Alameda Dr Tempe, AZ 85282 Sign-up directly at: https://mobilize.us/s/1qs4su 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.  

Setup and Decorate "Take a Teacher to Lunch" Event Support our partners at Million Dollar Teacher Project with their "Take a Teacher to Lunch" event on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025. The mission of this event is to make teachers feel seen, appreciated, and celebrated! Volunteers are needed to help setup and decorate before the lunch, 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 Wilson District (Primary & Elementary) ? Wilson Elementary Gym/Cafeteria 2929 E. Fillmore St., Phoenix, AZ 85008

Community Literacy Hub ? Book Distribution Event Set Up We will be helping  community families build their children?s summer library by providing books to  PreK to 3rd grade Lattie Coor students. We are in need of two to four volunteers to help us with setup for the book distribution event the following day. Volunteers should be able to lift 20 Ibs as we will be moving several boxes filled with books. Address: Lattie Coor ? 220 W E La Canada Blvd, Avondale, AZ 85323 Volunteers should park at the school parking lot, come in through the front office, and ask for Emily Emhardt.