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Volunteer

You bring help and hope to those who need it most.

New Volunteers

Get started by exploring opportunities for individuals and groups to volunteer at AZCEND. Then complete the New Volunteer Interest Form. 

AZCEND welcomes Court Ordered Community Service Volunteers on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Paula@azcend.org to begin volunteering.

New Volunteer Interest Form

Food Bank

Tasks can include

  • client check-in,
  • sorting and bagging donated food,
  • creating produce boxes,
  • cleaning and clearing the food bank area,
  • filling carts and assisting clients load food into their vehicles.

Food bank drivers are also needed. Drivers pick up donated items including food, help load and unload the truck. Requires a valid driver’s license.

Volunteer Shifts for the Food Bank

Monday 11:30 am – 3:15pm
Tuesday 2:30 pm – 6:15 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am – 12:15 pm
Thursday 8:30 am – 12:15 pm
Friday 8:30 am – 11:15 am
3rd Saturday of the Month 8:30 am – 12:15 pm*

 

* For groups exclusively

Our Food Bank is located in a residential neighborhood at 345 S. California St., Chandler, AZ 85225.

I-HELP

The Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (I-HELP) is a partnership between AZCEND and local houses of worship to provide nights of shelter, a meal, laundry service and friendship to people experiencing homelessness.

Shuttle Bus Drivers
Shuttle bus drivers are needed to drive clients to and from host site locations Monday through Saturday during morning and/or evening hours, 7 – 8 am and 5 – 6 pm. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Senior Centers

Volunteers serve in the Senior nutrition programs which are overseen by AZCEND.

Drivers – Gilbert Senior Center

The AZCEND Home Delivered Meals program provides meals to homebound seniors or disabled individuals. Volunteers deliver meals Monday through Friday from 9:30 am – Noon and 11:30 am – 2:00 pm.

Whether you are available once per month, once per week or only on an emergency basis, your help is needed. Volunteers drive their own vehicles and are reimbursed for mileage. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and the ability to obtain a Level 1 fingerprint clearance card.

Additional Openings

Handy Person

General facility maintenance at all AZCEND locations.

 

Data Entry/Office Help/Front Desk

Help with general administrative tasks on an as-needed basis at the Main Office in Chandler.

Current Volunteers

Forget to sign in and report your hours? Please reach out to our Volunteer Assistant, at volunteer@AZCEND.org to ensure you are in our Bloomerang Volunteer system and that we have the best email address for you.