Coconino County Volunteers Prepares for Disaster | News
The Coconino County Sheriff's Office is hosting Community Response Disaster Training (CERT) to prepare community members for disasters. The series of trainings began on Monday, March 2 and will continue through Wednesday, March 4. The Sheriff's Office has also partnered with CERT to host such courses monthly in Northern Arizona. John Paxton, Community Program Planner […]
Yuma County looking for primary election volunteers
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Calling all area residents. Yuma County is actively recruiting poll workers to assist with the upcoming primary election. Arizona's primary election will be held on July 30th. Election workers are the vital link between election offices and the voters we serve. They are on the front lines of our democracy, […]
Point in Time volunteers survey homeless population across Pima County
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The annual point-in-time count provides a snapshot of Pima County's current homeless population. This year, volunteers began their investigation early Wednesday morning, speaking with unsheltered people. “The survey asks all sorts of questions about how long people have been sheltered, but just basic demographic data. And to determine factors that may […]
Volunteers needed for homeless count in Maricopa County
The annual points-in-time tally will take place on January 23rd. The number of people experiencing homelessness in the Valley is steadily increasing. PHOENIX — Volunteers will try again on Jan. 23 to count the number of people experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County. Annual points in time The study found that the number of people without […]
Volunteers needed for annual Maricopa County homelessness survey on Jan. 23
Scott Burke/KJZZ Tents line the sidewalk near the intersection of 12th Avenue and Madison Avenue in Phoenix in 2020. The Maricopa Association of Governments is preparing for its annual survey of the region's homeless population, organizers said. ask the people for help. The goal of the Point-in-Time Homelessness Survey is to reach as many people […]
Volunteers bring water to wild horses in Arizona’s heat
Sierra Ferguson Arizona Daily Sun At 8:00 a.m., the sun had yet to scorch the parched landscape in the shadow of the Gray Mountains in northern Arizona, about 40 miles north of Flagstaff. Paul Lincoln crouched under a non-working windmill and examined the dusty ground for hoofprints. “Notice that no two hoofprints are the same. […]
Volunteers Enter Simulated Mars Environment In Year-Long NASA Experiment
On Sunday, four volunteers entered a simulated Mars environment to embark on NASA’s year-long experiment designed to mimic what human life would be like on Mars. of volunteers selected Among the applicants who demonstrated a “strong appetite for unique and challenging adventures”, [were] I am interested in contributing to NASA’s efforts in preparation for the […]
CASA of Coconino County seeks diverse volunteers to support foster children in need
The Coconino County Court Appointed Special Attorney (CASA) needs more volunteers and wants to add more diversity to its ranks. CASA are community volunteers who are matched with children placed in foster homes through the program. As the child moves through the foster care system hoping to find a permanent place of residence through reunification […]
Southern Arizona Rescue Association seeks volunteers for search and rescue team | News
Tucson, Arizona (KVOA) – The Southern Arizona Rescue Association hosts a recruiting activity to recruit volunteers to help make a difference in their communities. SARA is a volunteer-based organization that provides search and rescue services in Pima County. Interested parties must be at least 18 years old and, according to SARA, are people with a […]
Victims services volunteers sought | Local News Stories
Over the past 27 years, thousands of people have benefited from the victim services program run by the Mojave County Attorney’s Office. Her eight staff, supported by a small number of volunteers, provide a range of advocacy and support services to victims of all forms of criminal activity, from robbery to murder. Defense attorneys often […]