Tag: Volunteer

2025 Play It Forward Smash Goal to Raise $55,000!

Sheryl Keeme, Neighbors Who Care Executive Director On March 29 Neighbors Who Care was the beneficiary of the Fourth Annual Play It Forward event hosted by IronOaks and supported by a volunteer committee of residents and supporters. This event began with tennis four years ago and has grown to attract three other activities in 2025!…

Science and Technology

Karen Vollis Are you interested in science and technology? During the winter, we can attend nature walks to learn about the flora and fauna of the desert. We can volunteer to be Citizen Scientists at the Maricopa Parks (to document the various species of plants, birds, or insects). During the summer, we can stay cool…

Neighbors Who Care—Who We Are, What We Do, and Where the Money Goes

Sheryl Keeme, Executive Director, Neighbors Who Care Neighbors Who Care (NWC) is a small Sun Lakes nonprofit. Last November, NWC celebrated 30 years of helping senior citizens living within our service boundaries age with dignity, independence, and safety—through supportive dedicated volunteers. Each month, we onboard 30 to 40 new clients, 7-15 new volunteers, arrange 1,000…

Embracing the Spirit Of Service

Volunteering for the church is an enriching and fulfilling experience that allows you to serve your community, deepen your faith, and grow personally and spiritually. Churches rely on the dedication and goodwill of volunteers to carry out their mission, provide essential services, and foster a sense of belonging among their congregants. Ways to Volunteer for…

Join the Camaraderie: Volunteer with NAIL!

New Adventures in Learning (NAIL) is calling for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to help us thrive and continue to provide enriching learning experiences for our community. We are seeking individuals passionate about education and willing to contribute their time and talents. Volunteers play a critical role in ensuring the success of NAIL’s diverse programs, and…

Are You Familiar with Diamond Dogz?

Please join us on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road in Sun Lakes. We will welcome Kristi Nolde-Morrissey, the founder of Diamond Dogz of Arizona. Diamond Dogz is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to the training of hearing service dogs. These dogs can…

Last Call for Crystal Award Nominations

You have just a couple of days before the deadline to nominate a Sun Lakes community volunteer for a Crystal Award. Act now to honor someone in Sun Lakes who makes a difference for others. We all know a dedicated volunteer, someone who devotes a great deal of time and energy to making Sun Lakes…

Supporting Animal Rescues

Time and time again, we get asked, “My condition currently restricts mobility to volunteer. How can we support a rescue?” First, a little about rescues and volunteering: About the Rescue Dogs: Each rescue dog is unique, and each one comes from a very different environment, type of socialization, neglect, abuse, or even abandonment. Sometimes their…

Support Vets in Need Over the Veterans Day Weekend

Nancy Stutman During Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 9 and 10, at several East Valley Fry’s Food Stores, look for the red shirts sported by Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 619 volunteers collecting donations for veterans who are disabled, hospitalized, or experiencing homelessness. Veterans Day and Memorial Day weekends are the two largest fundraising events for…