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…
Tag: Volunteer
June 2025, Generals
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…
Religion, June 2025
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…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
JWV Speaker Helps Veterans Find Benefits, Connection, and Purpose
Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper State Post 619 welcomes Command Sergeant Major Richard Kreiberg, U.S. Army (Retired) and Executive Director of Veterans Affinity, as one of its guest speakers on Sunday, April 27, in the new Oakwood Country Club Recreation Center, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. A Meet & Greet with…
February 2025, Generals
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…
December 2024, Generals
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…
December 2024, Generals
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…
December 2024, Generals
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…
November 2024
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…
Generals, November 2024
Medicare, Medicaid, and Related Benefit Information
Medicare Open Enrollment ends Dec. 7. Personalized, objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.),…