Lend a Hand: Volunteer Opportunities in Prescott
By ktcosmos on Feb 2, 2008 in Community, Volunteer Opportunities
Loads of volunteer opportunities await you here in Prescott.
Here are just a few of the many resources available to help you find a good use for your spare time.
And, if you are ALREADY volunteering somewhere, tell us more about it by commenting down below or over at Loosely Speaking.
Groom Creek Fire Department is looking for Reserve Firefighters. 1110 Friendly Pines Road, Prescott, AZ 86303. (928) 778-6519.
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary (formerly called Heritage Park Zoo). 1403 Heritage Park Road, Prescott. Call (928) 778-4242. Visit their site to learn more about their “conservation through education” efforts.
Highlands Center for Natural History. Call (928) 776-9550 or visit at 1375 S. Walker Road, Prescott.
Open Space Alliance of Central Yavapai County. Visit their website for more on their mission and needs. email contact: jimbet@cableone.net.
Prescott Area Habitat for Humanity. 1230 Willow Creek Rd., Prescott, AZ 86301. (928) 445-8003.
Prescott Area Winter Shelter (PAWS). Call (928) 778-0821 or email wceshelter@gmail.com.
Prescott Creeks: Visit their website for details on the kinds of volunteer opportunities they have available, or call (928) 445-5669.Prescott Litter Lifters. Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Norm Stoken in 1981. They keep it clean along our roadways. To find out more, call (928)771-2690.
Prescott Little League. (928) 771-1875.Prescott Meals on Wheels. Call (928) 445-7630.
Prescott Volunteer Coordinator. 201 S. Cortez St., Prescott AZ 86303, (928) 777-1315.
Senior Peer Program – Are you a Senior who wants to help other Seniors focus on their strengths while respecting their individual needs and wishes? Do you want to offer personal empowerment and be a large part of someone’s success story? Do you know someone who fits this description? A neighbor, friend or family member? You will learn new skills while creating a sense of purpose in your life. And most importantly, you will be a model for successful aging. Contact the Mary Anne Halvorson at the Senior Peer Program (a prevention program at West Yavapai Guidance Clinic) at 445-5211, ext 2672 or reach her by email at m.halvorson@wygc.org .
United Animal Friends/No More Homeless Pets. (928) 778-2924.
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (our area hospital). 1003 Willow Creek Road, Prescott, AZ 86301. (928) 771-5678.
Where do YOU volunteer? Share your experiences at our blog, Loosely Speaking. You can add suggestions there, too, for organizations you think should be on this list.
Special Note: This page is dedicated to the memory of Dave Kesterson, who passed away on January 23, 2008.
Dave gave endlessly to our community, and will always be remembered for his contributions to Prescott Little League. He personally touched so many lives and we will never forget that smile.
I volunteer at both YRMC and the Salvation Army and think both are truly worthwhile. But I’m an amateur musicion (cello)and would like to become involved in getting students interested in playing instruments. I was involved with the Musical Memories program last Spring and was very excited to see how enthusiastic the 5th graders I worked with were about listening to, and playing music. Any ideas??
Fran Willes | Sep 30, 2008 | Reply
How old do you have to be to volunteer for the Heritige Park Zoo? I am eleven years old and this really interests me for a profect at school. I know Daniel Jannone,who used to do the kids summer project there. He was my 4th grade teacher.
Morgan | Nov 6, 2008 | Reply
Morgan, I don’t know. Why don’t you give them a call. I bet they would enjoy having a young person on hand.
ktcosmos | Nov 7, 2008 | Reply
I would like to start up a volunteer group. It would be a knitting group that would knit scarves and hats for those in need. It could be a program where there would be drop-offs, or a monthly knitting group, or both. We could donate these to shelters, VA Hospital, homeless, etc. If you have any information as how this organization can be started, please let me know. There is a group, online in Kentucky, that donated 2,497 scarves to those in need last year.
Karen Walser | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
Karen,
Great idea.
You probably know that A Good Yarn ( on the corner of Goodwin and Granite in Prescott) hosts charity knitting activities. I am guessing you would like to start a group of your own. I was thinking you might check in with Deb at A Good Yarn and ask her advice on getting started. Some of the people who knit at her shop might also be interested in your group.
Once you have a date and location, I will add it to the Community Calendar here on AboutPrescottArizona.com.
Also, I’ll be posting the date and time of the next Institute for Sustainable Social Change hosted “Community Conversation.” You might attend that and make an announcement to see if you can find others interested. ( I may want to join, too!)
ktcosmos | Feb 27, 2009 | Reply
LOST small 4 pound female chihuahua dog in Prescott on 5/25/09 in Prescott, she was seen on COPPER BASIN RD. She is only 5 month old, 4 pounds, tan and white, white line on her forehead, white around her nose and chest. Are there maybe any volunteers who could check the area. I had to go back to California. Will come out here again on Saturday, to look for her please help. We miss her!!! Thank you ****REWARD****$400,- PLEASE CALL (818) 335 3047
sibyl anderson | May 29, 2009 | Reply
How old are you supposed to be to volunteer as a reserve fire firefighter? I dont know being there as a last defence just interests me to the full extent.
Thanx.
DARrEll_HAlEy | Jul 7, 2009 | Reply
Darrell,
Contact the Reserve Fire Department to ask them about what they do. Not sure about age requirements but they will let you know.
ktcosmos | Jul 7, 2009 | Reply
I would be interested in participating in a knitting group–I used to knit, and would like to start again. I love the idea of knitting things to be donated. Please contact me! Helen
Helen | Sep 6, 2009 | Reply
Hi Helen,
Prescott Knitters is a Ravelry Group which meets Thursday evenings at the Iron Springs Starbucks from about 5:00 till about 7:30. People come and go as they are able. Love to have you join us. If you’re unfamiliar with Ravelry, check out http://www.ravelry.com.
ktcosmos | Sep 7, 2009 | Reply
I have some jackets, gloves, and knit caps to donate … is there an organization in Prescott that collects these for local residents?
Sharon | Oct 5, 2009 | Reply
Sharon,
How thoughtful of you to ask.
Of course there is always the option to donate to one of our many area thrift shops.
If you have brand new caps (hand knit), you could take to Stepping Stones and specify they are for use in the shelter rather than for sale in the thrift shop.
Two more ideas:
Open Door often has collection boxes around town in the fall for warm clothing. You can contact them directly at 928-776-9294 or opendoor@YavapaiCCJ.org.
You might also check with Catholic Social Services, (928) 778-2531.
ktcosmos | Oct 5, 2009 | Reply
Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) is a very rewarding place to volunteer. They train you to work with people in trauma. http://www.tipofaz.org
Training starts in a few weeks!!
Ollie | Oct 6, 2009 | Reply
Blankets 4 kids has been in the Tri-City area for the past 3 years and our goal is to donate blankets to kids ages 3-18 yrs. We also receive and donate knitted scarfs & hats to organizations such as Head Start,PAWS,CPS and many more. I have yarn I would gladly donate to your group if you would be willing to make us some blankies for the kids. I am in the process of placing drop-off blanket donation boxes in many of the retail outlets in the Tri-City area, which should greatly increase our volume of blankets.
Is there some way that we get together over coffee and talk about how we can work together for the kids in our area? I look forward to hearing from you!
Ron Campbell
Blankets 4 Kids.Inc
Blankets 4 Kids | Oct 14, 2009 | Reply
Ron,
This sounds like a great project! I hope others will read about it here and get in touch with you.
In the meantime, I will share the info with the Prescott Knitters group I belong to in case anyone in that group would like to participate.
Any takers?
ktcosmos | Oct 15, 2009 | Reply
I am looking for something to volunteer at that our two young children can join us in doing. We have a four and two year old. Any ideas?
Thanks!
Anne & family
anne Glasser | Oct 18, 2009 | Reply
I am a teenager who needs to have 40 hours of volunteer service to graduate high school. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Ashleigh | Oct 19, 2009 | Reply
I would like me and my children (ages 10 & 14) to be able to volunteer somewhere together as a family- any ideas?
Thanks Tracy
Tracy | Nov 12, 2009 | Reply
I am looking to volunteer with animals. I love cats and dogs. I have passion for animals. I can make a commitment and I am available asap in Prescott. Please call me at 928-771-0004 or email me if you know how I can reach out in the Prescott Community.
Thanks,
Christina Mettler
Christina Mettler | Nov 13, 2009 | Reply
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LieseeInemn | Dec 11, 2009 | Reply
We need volunteers at the new Prescott Children’s Museum – the spot… a Child’s Museum, located inside Prescott Gateway Mall next to Dillard’s.
We are seeking adult volunteers to work at the museum during our open hours and special events – currently Thursdays and Fridays 11am – 3pm and events as scheduled.
Please contact our volunteer coordinator, Karen Churchill at volunteer@thespotmuseum.org or visit our website to learn more and download our Volunteer Interest Form.
Thanks for covering this topic!
the spot... a Child's Museum | Jun 16, 2010 | Reply
Hello my name is Chris and I am the Volunteer coordinator at the Sharlot Hall Museum.We are always looking for new Volunteers of any age! preferably someone who is interested in learning about the local history of Prescott and passing there knowledge on to visitors who are new to the museum. we also can sign off for school community service hours. If you are interested please feel free to call or email me. Thank you! and I look forward to your inquiry
(928) 445 3122 ext. 19
or email chris@sharlot.org
chris | Jul 25, 2010 | Reply