Discover ways to give back during the holidays!

There are plenty of volunteer opportunities and organizations to give to this holiday season across the Phoenix Valley. Check out the projects below to donate time or supplies to help those in need during the holidays.

HandsOn Holiday Volunteer Opportunities:

Help HandsOn give the gift of joy this holiday season! Our organization has committed to donating Christmas gifts to the residents of Maggie's Place's Michael House. With an easy push of a button, you can donate items from the Michael House Holiday Wishlist to purchase items that will be sent right to our door. Check out our Amazon wishlist to help spread holiday cheer to moms and babies.

Salvation Army- SA has a variety of offerings this holiday season, including its annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Christmas Dinner, which provides a holiday meal and lots of fun activities for about 3,000 guests. Greeters, Hall of Joy, and Clean-Up volunteers are needed. In addition, we are looking for hairstylists and nail technicians to donate their time during the meal services. If interested, please email molly@handsonphoenix.org to learn more.

Are you interested in supporting the Thanksgiving Meal for years to come? The Salvation Army is looking for a committed volunteer to lead the home meal deliveries that take place in conjunction with the in-person Thanksgiving meal. This person would join the executive committee that meets every Wednesday morning up until the event on Thanksgiving day. If interested, you can join the team this year to train from the existing leader! Email molly@handsonphoenix.org to learn more.

Save the Family Foundation of Arizona- Committed Volunteer Opportunity! They are searching for a Holiday Sponsorship Volunteer to support their program by managing sponsor communications, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring smooth operations.

Adopt a Family with HELP- Join HELP for a magical gift-wrapping extravaganza and help make dreams come true for families in need. Be part of the Adopt A Family program, where your nimble fingers and festive spirit can transform simple presents into dazzling surprises.

Other ways to get involved with our excellent partners!

St Vincent de Paul- Help out with Turkey Tuesday- the largest one-day turkey drive in the U.S. This month-long drive collects frozen turkeys and monetary donations to provide Thanksgiving meals for families in need across Arizona.

You can also bring the family along to volunteer at St. Vincent's Hearts and Hands event on Thanksgiving day!

The Foster Alliance Holiday Joy Fest- The Foster Alliance (formerly Arizona Helping Hands) is throwing its annual Holiday Joy Fest at the Phoenix Campus, where foster families and advocates choose the perfect gifts to celebrate the children in their care. The Foster Alliance needs help collecting donations, sorting toys, decorating, and helping families find the perfect presents.

St. Mary’s Food Bank- volunteers are needed to pack food boxes and distribute food during the busy holiday season.

In-Kind Donation Drives:

Fry’s Food Stores Drive- Valley food banks need nonperishable high-protein food items (e.g., peanut butter, canned soups, fruits and vegetables, beans, meats and fish, whole grain cereal, whole grain pasta, and brown rice). Donation bins are located at the front of every Fry’s store in Arizona. At checkout, you’ll also have the option of donating money directly to local food banks.

Toys for Tots donations- Ensure every child receives a gift this holiday season by donating toys through the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots.

Lighthouse for Hope- Lighthouse For Hope’s adopt-a-family program, Holidays For Hope, is all about providing hope and light for those facing childhood cancer. You can choose to sponsor an entire family (ideal for groups, businesses, or other families), you can shop the master Amazon Wish List full of items and supplies that will be distributed between families, or you can host a supply drive.

Volunteer at Home!

Lutheran Social Services needs your help this holiday season! Craft at home to gift to their organization for the holidays.