activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 12
- Coordinating Corporate Volunteer Programs Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementCoordinates employee volunteer programs for businesses, including hosting corporate volunteer events in offices, conferences, or community locations, and providing mailed volunteer kits for virtual or hybrid employee engagement projects.
- Coordinating Corporate Volunteer ProgramsCoordinates employee volunteer programs for businesses, including hosting corporate volunteer events and providing mailed volunteer kits for virtual or hybrid employee engagement projects, and operates the Central Arizona Corporate Volunteer Council (CACVC) for businesses to share best practices.
- Facilitating Community Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementProvides year-round, long-term, and flexible volunteer opportunities for individuals and families, including managing over 50 monthly projects through a Volunteer Leader program and listing projects from partner organizations on its platform.
- Facilitating Corporate Volunteer CouncilOperates the Central Arizona Corporate Volunteer Council (CACVC), a network for businesses to share effective practices and address community needs through workplace volunteering.
- Operating "Your Experience Counts" (YEC) Program After-School Youth Development ProgramsOperates the "Your Experience Counts" (YEC) program, placing volunteers in K-12th grade classrooms in under-resourced schools for a full school year to support student learning, academic success, and social-emotional development through one-on-one or small group assistance in literacy, math, and/or science.
- Organizing Annual Family-Friendly Service Events Community Service Event CoordinationOrganizes annual family-friendly service events such as MLK Day, Serve-A-Thon, 9/11 Service Week, and Family Volunteer Day to engage the community in service projects.
- Organizing Annual Service Events Community Service Event CoordinationOrganizes annual family-friendly service events such as MLK Day, Serve-A-Thon, 9/11 Service Week, and Family Volunteer Day to engage the community in service projects.
- Supporting K-12 Education through Volunteer Placement After-School Youth Development ProgramsOperates the "Your Experience Counts" (YEC) program, placing volunteers in K-12th grade classrooms in under-resourced schools for a full school year to support student learning and development in literacy, math, and science.
- Veteran Assistance Program Volunteer-Based Home Repair & RenovationMobilizes volunteer teams to support local veterans by improving their homes through weatherization, safety, accessibility, painting, addressing city code violations, and general repairs.
- Veteran Home Improvement and Assistance Program Volunteer-Based Home Repair & RenovationMobilizes volunteer teams to support local veterans by improving their homes through projects addressing weatherization, safety, accessibility, interior/exterior painting, city code/HOA violations, and general repairs.
- Veteran Home Improvement and Assistance Program Volunteer-Based Home Repair & RenovationMobilizes volunteer teams to support local veterans through the Veteran Assistance Program, improving their homes and lives by completing weatherization, safety, accessibility, painting, city code/HOA violation remediation, and general repair projects.
- Your Experience Counts (YEC) Program After-School Youth Development ProgramsOperates the "Your Experience Counts" (YEC) program, placing volunteers in K-12th grade classrooms in under-resourced schools for a full school year to support student learning and development in literacy, math, and/or science.
capacity building · 2
- Managing AmeriCorps VISTA ProgramLeads and manages AmeriCorps VISTA members serving full-time in nonprofit organizations and government agencies across the Phoenix metropolitan area, providing them with ongoing professional development during their service year.
- Operating Board Matching ProgramOperates a board matching program that connects Arizona community leaders with open board positions at nonprofits across the state.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Deepening Understanding of Community Challenges through Experiential Learning experiential_understanding_through_stipendBy providing a poverty-level living stipend to AmeriCorps VISTA members, the organization aims to deepen their understanding of community challenges through direct, immersive experience.
- Deepening Understanding of Community Challenges through Experiential Stipends experiential_understanding_through_stipendBy providing AmeriCorps VISTA members with a poverty-level living stipend, the organization aims to deepen their experiential understanding of the community's challenges, thereby informing and strengthening their work in poverty alleviation.
- Developing Volunteer Leadership volunteer_leader_modelThe organization utilizes a Volunteer Leader model to ensure effective project management, communication, safety, and reporting, thereby empowering volunteers and enhancing the quality of service projects.
- Flexible and Accessible Volunteering virtual_volunteeringHANDSON GREATER PHOENIX offers diverse volunteering options, including virtual and hybrid opportunities through at-home project kits, to make participation accessible and flexible for a wider range of volunteers.
- Fostering Experiential Understanding and Empathy through Volunteering family_engaged_volunteeringThe organization promotes volunteering, including family and youth engagement, to strengthen community bonds, teach empathy, and instill shared values. It also provides a living stipend to AmeriCorps VISTA members to deepen their understanding of community challenges through direct experience.
- Fostering Family and Youth Volunteering family-engaged volunteeringHANDSON GREATER PHOENIX promotes family and youth volunteering as a mechanism to strengthen family bonds, cultivate empathy and teamwork, and instill shared values through direct community service experiences.
- Fostering Family and Youth Volunteerism family_engaged_volunteeringThe organization promotes family and youth volunteering as a mechanism to strengthen family bonds, cultivate empathy and teamwork, and instill shared values through direct community service experiences.
- Promoting Employee Volunteerism employee_volunteerism_promotionThe organization actively promotes and fosters employee volunteerism by sharing information and ideas on programs and community issues, encouraging corporate engagement in community service.
- Strengthening Organizational Capacity for Poverty Alleviation capacity_building_for_poverty_alleviationThe organization works to strengthen the capacity of other organizations to alleviate poverty by providing sustainable solutions in key areas such as fundraising, volunteer engagement, and project management.
- Volunteer Management and Capacity Building for Community Impact volunteer_management_partnershipHANDSON GREATER PHOENIX strengthens community organizations and addresses needs by recruiting, managing, and matching volunteers (individuals, groups, corporate teams, and skilled professionals for boards) with partner-run projects and service opportunities. This approach saves partners time and money, builds their capacity, and ensures effective project execution through trained volunteer leaders.
- Volunteer Management and Capacity Building for Community Impact volunteer_management_partnershipHANDSON GREATER PHOENIX strengthens community organizations and addresses needs by recruiting, managing, and matching volunteers (individuals, groups, corporate teams, and skilled professionals for boards) with partner organizations and projects. This approach saves partners time and money, builds their capacity, and ensures effective project execution through models like volunteer leaders and customized corporate experiences.
- Volunteer Management and Capacity Building for Community Impact volunteer_management_partnershipHANDSON GREATER PHOENIX strengthens community organizations by recruiting, managing, and matching volunteers (individuals, groups, and corporate teams) to their needs, thereby building organizational capacity, saving resources, and facilitating effective project execution. This includes specialized matching for board positions and customized corporate volunteering experiences.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Community Impact Projects
Organizes large-scale volunteer events to tackle specific community challenges.
Volunteer Connect
Facilitates connections between volunteers and local nonprofits to address community needs.
relationships · 16
who they work with
- APS Partner — Chris Helmuth, Senior Corporate Giving Specialist at APS, serves as Treasurer on the CACVC Board.
- AZ Leaders On Board Partner — Board matching program operated in partnership with HandsOn Greater Phoenix to connect leaders with nonprofit board opportunities.
- AZ Leaders On Board Partner — Program of HandsOn Greater Phoenix that connects professionals with nonprofit board service opportunities.
- Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits Partner — Works in partnership to engage nonprofit partners through the CACVC.
- AmeriCorps VISTA Network — Manages and leads AmeriCorps VISTA members as part of the national service program.
- Arizona Food Bank Network Partner — Encourages families to donate to the Arizona Food Bank Network through canned food drives.
- Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation Partner — Barb Kozuh, Executive Director of Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation, serves on the CACVC Board.
- Flinn Foundation Partner — Partner in developing AZ Leaders On Board, a board matching tool for Arizona nonprofits.
- Goodwill Partner — Partner organization for volunteer opportunities, recommended for court-ordered community service.
- Governor's Office of Youth, Faith & Family Partner — Works in partnership to engage nonprofit partners through the CACVC.
- HandsOn Greater Phoenix Partner — Organization coordinating volunteer engagement in the Phoenix area
- Molly McArthur Partner — Staff contact for Volunteer Leader program inquiries.
- St. Mary's Food Bank Partner — Partner organization for volunteer opportunities, recommended for court-ordered community service.
- The Home Depot Foundation Partner — Longstanding nonprofit partner collaborating on local and national volunteer projects.
- Valley of the Sun United Way Partner — Works in partnership to engage nonprofit partners through the CACVC.
- Vitalyst Health Foundation Partner — Partner in developing AZ Leaders On Board, a board matching tool for Arizona nonprofits.