2027 MLK Junior Week of Service - January 19 - 23

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Save the date(s)! Throughout the week of January 19 - 23 we are lining up some exciting volunteer opportunities in honor of Martin Luther King Junior's birthday and the National Holiday. Martin Luther King Junior was a social activist and community leader who, with his grand vision and voice, changed the lives of millions, and what better way to honor is legacy than to serve YOUR community?

This would be ideal for corporate partners for team building or for anyone who wants to come out and serve the community during this week!

Community Hygiene Kit Build with Valley of the Sun United Way

Come join VSUW to assemble Hygiene Kits for individuals experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County. Many are experiencing homelessness for the first time possibly due to a job loss, home foreclosure, medical bills, or a variety of other circumstances. Other individuals have been homeless for a year or more, or multiple periods (chronic), and have a disability.

These kits provide essential personal care items to local individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity to help ensure their overall well-being.

If you plan to sign up as a team, please note that we ask for a maximum of 10 per group in order to allow more community members to participate. 

Location: VSUW Office Park Central 3115 N 3rd Avenue G130 Phoenix AZ 85013

2026 Day of Action - October 24

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Save the date! Our Day of Action falls this year on National Make a Difference Day - October 24th! Roll up your sleeves as we challenge ourselves to discover - how many lives can we touch in a single day of service? Projects will take place at our NEW Park Central office and will include hands-on builds, kit packing, and more. Indoor and outdoor, family friendly - there's something for everyone. 

Bring your friends, team up with a neighborhood group, or simply come as you are to hop in on a project! 

More to come...

Taking Steps Towards College Success Summit - Be A Leader

Join Be A Leader as volunteers for this year's event on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the Phoenix Convention Center.

Taking Steps is one of Arizona's largest free college access events, bringing together approximately 1,800 high school seniors for a day of college planning, financial aid guidance, scholarship resources, career exploration, and postsecondary preparation. For many students, this is their first opportunity to connect directly with colleges, universities, and community organizations committed to helping them achieve their goals after high school.

Volunteer teams are an essential part of making the day a success. By welcoming students, helping them navigate the event, supporting workshops, and assisting with event logistics, volunteers help create an organized, engaging, and encouraging experience for every student who attends.

Volunteer opportunities include:

· Student check-in and welcome

· Wayfinding and event navigation

· Resource fair support

· Workshop assistance

· General event logistics and student engagement

The volunteer shift is approximately 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and no prior experience is necessary. Our team provides all training and day-of instructions/supervision. 

Location: Phoenix Convention Center 100 N Third St. Phoenix, AZ 85004

To sign up, contact: Alejandro Manriquez alejandro.manriquez@bealeader.org

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Community Snack Pack Build at VSUW

Join us at our office for a Community Snack Pack Build! We will be assembling 1,000 Snack Packs to give out to the community to help combat food insecurity. Beneficiaries include nurses at Title 1 schools, Grassroots non-profit partners and more! 

If you plan to sign up as a team, please note that we ask for a maximum of 10 per group in order to allow more community members to participate.

Location: VSUW Office Park Central 3115 N 3rd Avenue G130 Phoenix AZ 85013

2026 Partner with a Principal!

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Community and business leaders are invited to work alongside Phoenix public, charter and private school principals for a day! This special day serves as an opportunity for school administration and local executives to find ways to work together to improve the quality of education, workplace readiness and leadership development.

Save the dates:

August 1st – August 28th: Applications accepted

September 14th– October 23rd: School visits

TBD: Luncheon at Grand Canyon University

Partner with a Principal Business Application: Partner with a Principal Business Application - Formstack [phoenix-gov.formstack.com]

Partner with a Principal Registration School Application: Partner with a Principal | City of Phoenix

For more information, please email mailbox.youth@phoenix.gov or call 602-256-495-0311, TTY 711

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