VOLUNTEERS ARE THE HEART OF MAGGIE'S PLACE!
Our vision is to foster greater community by engaging committed men and women through well-defined service placements, supported by relevant training and opportunities for maximum impact. We rely on the support of our volunteers to keep our homes functioning and enrich the lives our moms and their families. Our volunteers are vital in carrying out our mission.
Our volunteers make a difference. In 2019 over 5,000 volunteers served more than 17,000 hours in our homes, at events, at our Family Success Center.
How you can be involved:
IN OUR HOMES
Ongoing Opportunities
- House Coverage – On-duty support for staff and management of home, be present in community space and build healthy relationships with the home
- Child Care – Provide moms an opportunity to attend group counseling, programming, etc. Care for baby 6 weeks- 12 months.
- VOICE Mentor – Be a part of the program that helps build confidence and to find one’s strength
- Facilities volunteer – Help with upkeep of the home inside and outside.
One-Time Opportunities
- “Serve Saturdays”- Family Friendly
- Community Night Speaker
- Prepare a meal for one of our homes
- Coordinate a Special Project (Building, Painting, “Handyman” days…)
AT OUR FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER
Volunteers at our Family Success Center serve individuals, groups and families in the following ways:
- Participate in Social Connection Events for all of our moms…(Christmas Party, Back to School, Mother’s Day…etc.)
- Assist teachers during the weeknight and Saturday classes for moms and their children
- Babysit during Support Groups, classes and Social Connection events. (Usually evening and Saturdays)
- Organize a donation drive
- Preparing a meal (usually dinner) for those attending support groups or classes
AT OUR MAGGIE'S PLACE THRIFT STORE
Maggie’s Thrift is a social enterprise run by Maggie’s Place, located at 16th St. and McDowell Rd. in Phoenix, AZ and features boutique finds and higher quality, gently used furniture and clothing. Maggie’s Thrift is a fun, fast-paced and interactive place to volunteer.
- Sort donations, organize the store and donations area
- Greet customers and answer questions
- Price merchandise and assist at the register
VOLUNTEER NEXT STEPS
- Contact Director of Volunteer Services volunteer@maggiesplace.org about volunteer opportunities.
- Attend Volunteer Orientation
- Complete Volunteer Application
- Obtain fingerprint card; if position requires
- Meet with Director of Volunteer Services
- Volunteer Coordinator at preferred location will contact volunteer to schedule training
- On-Going Volunteer in-service training
- Volunteer Meet and Greet
Our volunteers make a difference. In 2019 over 5,000 volunteers served more than 17,000 hours in our homes, at events, at our Family Success Center.
How you can be involved:
Our Volunteers Make a Difference!
Maggie’s Place volunteers’ financial value in 2019
745
volunteers
41,000
total volunteer hours
$1,042,630
value of volunteer hours
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