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NAC would not be the same without our community's support. Check out the ways you can get involved and complete a volunteer sign-up form to get started. Our Volunteers Are:

  • Individuals: Adults ages 18 and over
  • Groups: Businesses/corporations, service organizations, clubs, churches, charity leagues, etc.
  • Students: Ages 12 and up are welcome to participate in Service Learning projects with an adult supervisor
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Volunteer Opportunities

  • Prepare a Meal: Work with meal coordinators to prepare a pre-planned meal and serve the residents. Dinner and breakfast shifts are available. You can also sponsor a pizza night, order in from your favorite place or bring a homemade meal for residents.
  • Property Upkeep & Maintenance: Lend a hand at one of our housing or program sites with clean up or other on-site projects.
  • Office/Administrative Support: File, answer phones, provide light data entry, etc. Some experience and skills may be required.
  • Donation Center & Closets: Keep our Donations Center and Closets in tip-top shape by helping to sort, organize and store.

NEW! Host a Community Donation Drive for our High Needs Categories

Coordinate your own donation drive at your school, church, community group or workplace. To organize a Community Donation Drive, see a list of our high needs items listed below and sign up with our link below to host coordinate your drive with the NAC donations teams!

Connect with our team at volunteers@nativeconnections.org for more information.

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How To Host A Community Donation Drive!

We are currently seeking donations within the following categories, and we encourage you to host a drive for a specific category of like items. Please note all donated items must be NEW in order for our team to collect them.

  • NEW WOMEN'S CLOTHING – bras, underwear, socks, leggings, shorts, shirts, jeans, shoes
  • NEW MEN’S CLOTHING – underwear, socks, shorts, shirts, jeans, shoes, hats, sleepwear
  • HYGIENE – toothbrush/toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner, razors, deodorant, ChapSticks, body lotion/wash, alcohol free mouthwash, loofas, feminine hygiene products (tampons and pads)
  • PAPER PRODUCES AND CLEANING SUPPLIES – laundry detergent, liquid dish soap/detergent, Febreze, foam bathroom and toilet bowl cleaner, 13-gal trash bags, brooms, dust pans, Clorox wipes, toilet paper, paper towels, tissues
  • NON-PERISHABLE FOODS – pasta and sauce, beans, rice, cereal, instant oatmeal, granola bars, canned vegetables, canned fruit, ramen noodles, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, seasoning packets, hamburger helper, mac n cheese, canned tuna/chicken, canned stew/soup
  • COMFORT – standard pillows, standards pillowcases, twin sheet sets, bath towels
  • SUPPORT A SENIOR – first aid supplies, hygiene products, comfortable clothing and non-slip footwear, entertainment options like books or puzzles, reusable water bottles
  • PET SUPPLIES – unopened and unexpired pet food and treats, durable toys, grooming supplies, cleaning supplies, bedding, collars, leashes, food dishes
  • SCHOOL SUPPLIES – backpacks, pens, pencils, binders, calculators, glue sticks, highlighters, pocket folders, scissors, erasers, spiral and composition notebooks, dry erase markers, crayons, markers headphones, pencil cases
    CHRISTMAS TOYS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS – Soft and safe toys, rattles, stacking toys, musical toys, and board books, blankets, teethers, clothing and sensory toys
  • CHRISTMAS TOYS FOR PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE – Superhero figures, Star Wars characters, etc., traditional dolls or dolls with accessories, Lego sets, blocks, and magnetic tiles, crayons, markers, coloring books, Play-Doh, art kits, cars, trucks, airplanes, age-appropriate puzzles, board games, and card games.
  • CHRISTMAS TOYS FOR OLDER CHILDREN AND TEENS – soccer balls, basketballs, footballs, sports equipment, board games, card handheld electronics, portable music players, and video games, gift cards to popular stores like Amazon, Target, or movie theaters, makeup sets, skincare kits, hair styling tools, hygiene kits, cologne, and perfume, novels, activity books, and journals

You will be contacted by our Volunteer & Donations Manager after you fill out this form to coordinate details including when and where we can accept your donation.

If you have questions or need further information:

Notify NAC Staff: volunteers@nativeconnections.org or text/call (602) 818-3662 to coordinate your donation.
All Donation Drives should be dropped off at: Stepping Stone, Native American Connections - 1311 N 14th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006

*If you will be dropping of at a different NAC site, you must coordinate with donation staff ahead of time.

Host an In-Kind Donation Drive

Coordinate your own service project at your school, church, community group or workplace. Projects can include collection drives for high need items or creating and assembling hygiene or move-in kits. To organize a collection drive, see a list of our most needed items on our In-Kind Donation Wish List and call (602) 254-3247 or email volunteers@nativeconnections.org.

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Fill out and submit the form using the link below and our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch.

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