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Volunteer Engagement Center

Do you enjoy working with people, like helping others, and/or want to learn new skills?

Use your unique skills, talents, and areas of interest to help DES make Arizona stronger!

DES offers great volunteer opportunities such as:

  • Clerical Assistants
  • Bilingual Aides
  • Client Advocates
  • Administrative Assistants
  • Drivers
  • Interns
  • Interpreters

As a DES volunteer, you will experience the satisfaction of being part of a team that is dedicated to helping the community.

Eligibility

No formal degree is required.

To volunteer at DES, you only have to meet the following simple requirements:

  1. Volunteer must have a valid State Issued Identification or Driver License
  2. Must be able to pass background check
  3. Have permission from a parent if you are 13  to 17 years of age

Information Needed to Apply

We recommend you have the following information at hand before completing the online volunteer application:

  1. Education information (High School/College Name, Year of Graduation, Area of Study/Major)
  2. Driver License number or State Identification number
  3. Two References (Names, address and phone numbers)
  4. Two Emergency Contacts (Names, address and phone numbers)

Apply to Become a Volunteer

Follow these steps to apply:

  1. View Open Volunteer Opportunities to see which one(s) you prefer.
  2. Complete the Volunteer Application online or by contacting us:

    Volunteer Engagement Center
    Office of Community Engagement
    1789 W. Jefferson St., Mail Code 1181
    Phoenix, AZ 85007
    Fax: (602) 542-5339
    Email: [email protected]

After You Apply

Once we receive your application, the following will occur:

  1. For applicant 18 and older, we will contact you within 24-72 business hours to initiate a background check; you will be required to complete a Certification of Criminal Offense form.
  2. We will contact you to schedule an interview. If it is still available, we will make an effort to assign you to your preferred volunteer opportunity, as indicated in your application.
  3. You will receive appropriate training and clearance once the manager/supervisor of that volunteer opportunity.

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