Volunteer in Arizona
At Midwestern University, we believe that becoming an exceptional healthcare professional extends far beyond the classroom. Volunteering in your community is one of the most meaningful ways to deepen your understanding of patient care, strengthen your clinical perspective, and make a real difference in the lives of those around you. Whether you're just beginning your healthcare journey or looking to expand your experience, the Greater Phoenix area offers a wealth of opportunities to put your passion into practice.
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Browse below by city to find a volunteering opportunity that aligns with your schedule, interests, and goals. Each listing includes contact information, location, activities & needs, and any age or background requirements so you can find the right fit and reach out directly.
Volunteer Opportunities by City
Banner Goldfield Medical Center
Address: 2050 West Southern Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ 85120
Contact: 480-394-4044
Activities & Needs: Our volunteers provide comfort and caring and assist our hospital staff in providing a positive experience for our patients. Students must commit to at least 100 hours in six months of service or one 4 hour shift per week.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Banner Ocotillo Medical Center
Address: 1405 South Alma School Road, Chandler, AZ 85286
Contact: 480-256-7086
Activities & Needs: Our volunteers provide comfort and caring and assist our hospital staff in providing a positive experience for our patients. Students must complete one 4 hour shift per week, with a commitment of at least 100 hours in six months of service.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Volunteer at Ocotillo Medical Center
Verde Valley Medical Center (Northern Arizona Healthcare) - Cottonwood
Address: 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Contact: volunteer@nahealth.org
Activities & Needs: Greet patients and visitors in different departments of the hospital. Help hospital staff perform daily duties. Can also volunteer in Pet Therapy and Primary Care Clinic. Students are required to complete 4 hour shifts.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Community Assistance Teams of Flagstaff
Address: 555 Blackbird Roost, Unit 2, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Contact: 928-298-4900 | info@cats-of-flagstaff.org
Activities & Needs: Provide comfort and support to the unsheltered community. Assist staff with sorting donations (clothes, basic hygiene products, shelf-stable foods, first aid kits, etc.) and with administrative office tasks.
Age Requirements: No information given
Volunteer at Community Assistance Teams of Flagstaff
Coconino Humane Association
Address: 3501 East Butler Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Contact: 928-526-1076
Activities & Needs: Walk dogs, socialize and groom dogs and cats, assist with off-site adoption events, participate in special monthly activities for children. Multiple volunteer opportunities are offered to work with the animals.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: under 16 with an adult.
Volunteer at the Coconino Humane Association
Flagstaff Medical Center (Northern Arizona Healthcare)
Address: 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Contact: volunteer@nahealth.org
Activities & Needs: Greet patients and visitors in different departments of the hospital. Help hospital staff perform daily duties. Can also volunteer in Pet Therapy. Students are required to complete 4 hour shifts.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Volunteer at the Flagstaff Medical Center
Flagstaff Family Food Center
Address (food bank location): 3805 East Huntington Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Address (kitchen location): 1903 North 2nd Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Contact: 928-890-8386 | volunteer@hotfood.org
Activities & Needs: Help prepare food for lunch service and serve hot meals during dinner service. Distribute sandwiches, groceries and food boxes to the community members. Assist with packing produce boxes for food distributions.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: under 17 with an adult (for food prep & service volunteer)
Volunteer at the Flagstaff Family Food Center
Address: 1900 North Higley Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234
Activities & Needs: Our volunteers provide comfort and caring and assist our hospital staff in providing a positive experience for our patients. Students must complete one 4 hour shift per week with a commitment of at least six months of service.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Volunteer at Banner Gateway Medical Center
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Address: 5555 West Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ 85306
Contact: 602-865-5760 | btmcvolunteers@bannerhealth.com (for info or applying – include name, address, phone number)
Activities & Needs: Our volunteers provide comfort and caring and assist our hospital staff in providing a positive experience for our patients. We have opportunities for teens and adults in both clinical and non-clinical settings, with a commitment of 100 volunteer hours in six months of service and a minimum of 4 hours a week.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Volunteer at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Abrazo Hospital - Goodyear Student Ambassador Program
Address: 13677 West McDowell Road, Goodyear, AZ 85395
Contact: 623-561-7232
Activities & Needs: Summer volunteer program that allows students to give back to the community while they discover if a career in health is in their future. Students must complete one 4 hour shift per week and a total of 40 volunteer hours during the program.
Age Requirements: Eligible age for volunteers: 15-19
Volunteer at Abrazo Hospital - Goodyear
Special Olympics Arizona
Address: 2455 North Citrus Road, Building 64, Goodyear, AZ 85395
Contact: 602-230-1200 | Volunteer@SpecialOlympicsArizona.org
Activities & Needs: Various sports competitions countywide for people ages 8 to 80 who are mentally challenged. Need volunteers for Special Events. We have 8 events during the year.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 13 and younger with an adult, 14 as an individual
Banner Desert / Banner Children’s Medical Center - Mesa
Address: 1400 South Dobson Road, Mesa, AZ 85202
Contact: 480-412-3258
Activities & Needs: Our volunteers provide comfort and caring and assist our hospital staff in providing a positive experience for our patients. Students must complete one 4 hour shift per week with a commitment of at least 100 volunteer hours or six months of service.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Volunteer at Banner Desert/Banner Children's Medical Center - Mesa
Banner Heart Hospital - Mesa
Address: 6750 East Baywood Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85206
Contact: 480-321-4122
Activities & Needs: Our volunteers provide comfort and caring and assist our hospital staff in providing a positive experience for our patients. Students must commit to one 4 hour shift per week and at least six months of service. (Students who are 14 and 15 years old must volunteer with parent/legal guardian for the first 100 hours and/or until student turns 16 years old. Students who are at least 16 years old may volunteer alone)
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 14
Address: 807 South Ponderosa Street, Payson, AZ 85541
Contact: 928-596-4747
Activities & Needs: Our volunteers provide comfort and caring and assist our hospital staff in providing a positive experience for our patients. Students must commit to at least 100 hours in six months of service or one 4 hour shift per week.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 14
Volunteer at Banner Payson Medical Center
Humane Society of Central Arizona - Payson
Address: 605 West Wilson Court, Payson, AZ 85541
Contact: 928-474-5590 | hs@humanesocietycentralaz.org
Activities & Needs: Provide shelter and compassionate care for cats, kittens, and dogs. Help clean and maintain a tidy environment for the animals. Walk and groom the dogs. Volunteers must commit to a minimum of 9 hours every 3 months.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 15 and younger with adult; 16+ needs parent/guardian consent
Alzheimer's Association - Desert Southwest Chapter
Address: 1028 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Contact: 602-528-0545
Activities & Needs: Assist individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease and help advance research leading to a world without Alzheimer's. Need Helpline volunteers, community education volunteers (attend community events and health fairs), help with mailings, clerical and office, data entry, pre-event, special events and committee work.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 16 – walks/events; 18 – support groups (background check required)
Volunteer at the Alzheimer's Association - Desert Southwest Chapter
American Red Cross - Greater Phoenix Chapter
Address: 4747 North 22nd Street, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Contract: 602-336-6660 | AZNM@redcross.org
Activities & Needs: Assist families who lost their homes to fires, help families communicate with relatives in the military. Transporting the elderly, low-income or disabled as well as educational programs. Need volunteers for all areas, including call centers.
Age Requirements: No information given
Volunteer at the American Red Cross - Greater Phoenix Chapter
Arizona Humane Society
Address: South Mountain Campus, 1521 West Dobbins Road, Phoenix, AZ 85041
Contact: 602-997-7585
Activities & Needs: Volunteer on a weekly or one-time basis with our pets. This could include anything from laundry and dishes, to making and handing out treats, to socializing animals with walks and playtime, and more. Shifts are available on weekdays and weekends at the Sunnyslope Campus and South Mountain Campus for two hours between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Volunteer at the Arizona Humane Society
Arizona Recreation Center for Handicapped
Address: 1550 West Colter, Phoenix, AZ 85015
Contact: 602-230-2226 | stephaniec@archaz.org (Stephanie - volunteer coordinator)
Activities & Needs: Drop-in activities/classes for people with special needs
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: Group volunteer activities - 16 (one-time volunteer); Individual activities (regular volunteer) - 18 and up, fingerprint clearance required.
Volunteer at the Arizona Recreation Center for Handicapped
Banner Estrella Medical Center
Address: 9201 West Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85037
Contact: 623-327-4019
Activities & Needs: Our volunteers provide comfort and caring and assist our hospital staff in providing a positive experience for our patients. Students must complete one 4 hour shift per week with a commitment of at least six months of service.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Banner Estrella Medical Center
HonorHealth Summer Teen Volunteer Program
Contact: 480-587-5097 | volunteers@honorhealth.org (Sai Powers – Volunteer Supervisor)
Activities & Needs: Information desk volunteer, greeting visitors, answering guest questions, supply chain volunteer, delivering important supplies to nursing units, assisting with stocking materials, logging in data on the computer, surgery waiting volunteer, greeting patients arriving for surgery, supporting families in the waiting area, bringing people back into pre-operation, sorting donated food, distributing to families/individuals in need, organizing warehouse. Students must commit to a minimum of 6 weeks with two 4 hour shifts per week.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: High School Sophomore
Volunteer at HonorHealth Summer Teen Volunteer Program
Hospice of the Valley
Address: 1510 East Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Contact: 602-636-6336 (Volunteer Department)
Activities & Needs: Volunteers visit and read with patients, run errands, and offer emotional support. The main goal is to offer companionship to patients and give breaks to family caregivers. Students must reside in Maricopa County and commit to 2 hours per week.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: under 18 and still in high school
Volunteer at Hospice of the Valley
Mayo Clinic – High School Summer Volunteer Program
Address: 5777 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85054
Contact: volunteersmca@mayo.edu
Activities & Needs: Our volunteers give comfort and care to patients and assist our dedicated hospital staff in providing a welcoming environment for our patients. Students may volunteer at the clinics located in Phoenix and Scottsdale. Students must complete a minimum of 4 hours per week, with a commitment of at least 100 volunteer hours in 6 months of service.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 15
Volunteer at the Mayo Clinic - High School Summer Volunteer Program
Phoenix Rescue Mission
Address: 1540 West Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Contact: 602-233-3000
Activities & Needs: Work at the Hope for Hunger Food Bank by packing food boxes and sorting food donations. Serve community members and those recovering from homelessness, addiction, and trauma at Mobile Pantries. Help serve many families in community outreach events.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: under 18 with an adult
Volunteer at the Phoenix Rescue Mission
Ronald McDonald House of Phoenix
Address: 501 East Roanoke, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Contact: 602-798-5093 | jdonnelly@rmhccnaz.org (Jen Donnelly – Volunteer Manager)
Activities & Needs: Ronald McDonald House provides housing for families who must travel to Phoenix for medical treatment for their children. House volunteers work 3-hour shifts helping to maintain the House and grounds. Dinner & Brunch program: Group activity of 12 people or less where you prepare & serve meals for families (students under 18 must have chaperone). Community Service of 10 people or less who clean and provide comfort to the families.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House of Phoenix
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center – Summer Junior Volunteer Program
Address: 50 West Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Contact: 602-406-2677 | Mario.Medina901@commonspirit.org (Mario Medina – Volunteer Services Supervisor)
Activities & Needs: Junior volunteers help nurses with various tasks, make patient beds, provide directions to visitors and patients, and assist with miscellaneous office duties. Students must complete at least one 4 hours shift per week for a total of 6 weeks.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 14
Volunteer at the St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center - Summer Junior Volunteer Program
Stepping Stones of Hope
Address: 4000 North 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Contact: 602-264-7520 (Ms. Diane Raden)
Activities & Needs: Assist individuals and families grieving the loss of a loved one at day and weekend programs held annually at multiple locations. Support fundraising events with registration tasks, mailings, and committee works.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 16 – programs; 18 and older - events (background check required)
Volunteer at Stepping Stones of Hope
ValleyWise Comprehensive Health Center
Address: 2601 East Roosevelt, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Contact: 602-344-5348
Activities & Needs: Volunteers needed in guest relations, clinic, administration, and to distribute patient reading materials, assist in office and work with children/newborns, plus more. You can work in 12 Family Health Centers, from Mesa to Avondale.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Yavapai Regional Medical Center - Prescott
Address: 1003 Willow Creek Road, Prescott, Arizona 86301
Contact: 928-442-8678 (YRMC East) | 928-771-5678 (YRMC West)
Activities & Needs: Volunteers help patients and their families by providing comfort. Students can be involved in different services (music, pet therapy, chaplain services, support service, etc). Call Volunteer Services to apply (number provided below).
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 14
Humane Society of Southern Arizona - Sedona
Address: 2115 Shelby Drive, Sedona, AZ 86336
Contact: 928-282-4679 | volunteercoordinator@humanesocietyofsedona.org
Activities & Needs: Socialize and clean the cats and dogs, maintain a clean and safe environment at the shelter, help with admin work, participate in community and adoption events. Many opportunities to volunteer are available. Volunteers must commit to 2-3 hours a week for at least 6 months.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 15 and under with adult; 16+ as an individual
Volunteer at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona - Sedona
Address: 10401 West Thunderbird Boulevard, Sun City, AZ 85351
Contact: 623-832-5387
Activities & Needs: Our volunteers provide comfort and caring and assist our hospital staff in providing a positive experience for our patients. Students must complete one 4 hour shift per week, with a commitment of at least 100 volunteer hours or six months of service.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Volunteer at Banner Boswell Medical Center
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center
Address: 14502 West Meeker Boulevard, Sun City West, AZ 85375
Contact: 623-524-4058
Activities & Needs: Our volunteers provide comfort and caring and assist our hospital staff in providing a positive experience for our patients. Students must complete one 4 hour shift per week with a commitment of at least 100 volunteer hours or six months of service.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
Address: 1625 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719
Contact: Volunteer Services | 520-694-6703 | BUMCVolunteer@bannerhealth.com
Activities & Needs: Our volunteers provide comfort and caring and assist our hospital staff in providing a positive experience for our patients. Students may volunteer at other Banner Tucson facilities (Banner Cancer Centers, Banner Clinics, Banner-University Medical Center South, and Diamond Children’s Medical Center). Must complete a minimum of 2 hours per week, with a commitment of at least 100 volunteer hours or 6 months of service.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Volunteer at Banner University Medical Center Tucson
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona - Tucson
Address: 3003 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85713
Contact: 520-882-3317 | volunteer@communityfoodbank.org (Anel Ainza – Volunteer Services Manager)
Activities & Needs: Pack and sort food, distribute food and serve meals at the community kitchen to those in need. Multiple locations are available: Tucson, Green Valley, Amado and Nogales.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Volunteer at the Food Bank of Southern Arizona - Tucson
Humane Society of Southern Arizona - Tucson
Address: 635 West Roger Road, Tucson, AZ 85705
Contact: 520-327-6088 | dpetersen@hssaz.org (Dani Petersen – Volunteer Engagement Supervisor)
Activities & Needs: Walk the dogs, provide care for cats by feeding the animals and maintaining a clean environment. Volunteers must commit to 6 months.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 15
Volunteer at the Human Society of Southern Arizona - Tucson
Ronald McDonald House of Southern Arizona - Tucson
Address: 2155 East Allen Road, Tucson, AZ 85719
Contact: 520-326-0060 | mwright@rmhctucson.org (Mikay Wright – Volunteer Coordinator)
Activities & Needs: Ronald McDonald House provides housing for families who must travel for medical treatment for their children. House volunteers work 3-hour shifts helping to maintain the House and grounds. Dinner & Brunch program: Group activity of 12 people or less where you prepare & serve meals for families (students under 18 must have chaperone). Community Service of 10 people or less who clean and provide comfort to the families.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House of Southern Arizona - Tucson
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
Address: 37000 North Gantzel Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85140
Contact: 480-394-4044
Activities & Needs: Our volunteers provide comfort and caring and assist our hospital staff in providing a positive experience for our patients. Students must complete one 4 hour shift per week, with a commitment of at least 100 hours in six months of service.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Contact: 800-227-2345 (National) | 602-224-0524 (Local)
Activities & Needs: National community based organization dedicated to preventing cancer, saving lives, research, education, advocacy and service.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: No age limit (hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; 40 hr max per month)
Volunteer at the American Cancer Society
Arthritis Foundation
Contact: 800-283-7800 | volunteer@arthritis.org
Activities & Needs: Public education, disease management programs, exercise (water & land based) programs, health fairs, special event fundraisers (golf tournaments, galas, etc.) Need volunteers for in-office assistance and special events and aquatic & arthritis management instructors.
Age Requirements: Minimum age for volunteers: 16