Elizabeth House


Blessed Advent from The Elizabeth House!

Since The Elizabeth House opened its doors in 2005, we have been blessed to serve many moms and their children in the East Valley.

 

How can you continue to support the Elizabeth House?

We're always looking for more volunteers and donors, especially from individuals, parishes, and organizations in Tempe and on the East side of the Valley.

Our current needs list

  • Interested in Volunteering? Please call or e-mail Alli, our Director of Volunteers (info below) for information about the many opportunities to assist in our efforts (providing house coverage, cooking meals, cleaning, gardening, sorting donations, baby-sitting, tutoring etc.)!

  • Volunteer Orientation If you have any questions about volunteer opportunities, and/or if you are interested in babysitting, tutoring, or doing house coverage, please attend a volunteer orientation. The next one is November 17 from 7-8pm Please contact Alli for the location.

  • Attend Work Saturday the 2nd Saturday of every month from 9am-12pm. This is a great opportunity for volunteers of all ages and abilities to volunteer alongside the moms and staff of The Elizabeth House, completing various projects around the house. For more information please contact our Director of Volunteers.

    The next Work Saturday is February 10th.

    We invite you to become a part of our community in whatever way you are comfortable with and we thank you for all your prayers and generosity.

    To volunteer at The Elizabeth House send an email to Alli at:

    tempe.volunteers@maggiesplace.org or call 480-491-0446

    Volunteer Information Form

    • Join Our Community as a... (Click links below)

    If a woman is interested in being a guest at Maggie's Place, she must:

    • be able to provide proof of pregnancy
    • be at least 18
    • have no other children in her custody
    • be free from drugs and alcohol for a period of time
    • not be fleeing a current domestic violence situation
    • willing to live in accordance with the established rules.
    • committed to working on goals of self-improvement.

    A Brief Overview:

    • Women come from around the country to live in community
    • Commit to one year or more of volunteer service
    • Work one-on-one with one or two mothers
    • Take turns being on duty in the house and share admin tasks
    • Provided: monthly stipends, room and board, medical insurance
    • Summer staff positions available
    • The minimum age for summer staff is 18; for full-time staff it is 21

    Some typical volunteer tasks:

    • Clean or Yard Work
    • Cook Meals
    • Data Entry / Office Work
    • Sort and Organize Donations
    • Run Errands
    • Write Thank You Notes
    • Tutor Moms / Give Presentations