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Volunteer Dress Code: Recommended clothing is slacks, shirts and comfortable shoes (no shorts, sun tops or tank tops). Closed-toed shoes are required for the dining rooms.

Processing Center
The processing center receives donated goods and distributes saleable items to our thrift stores. Duties include sorting, quality checking, routing, pricing, and hanging clothing. Volunteers must be 14 or older. We can accommodate group volunteers of up to 20 on a case-by-case basis. Hours: Mon-Thurs 8 am - 11:30 am; 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Groups, contact: Mike Korte at (602) 850-6733 or mkorte@svdp-phx-az.org
Individuals, contact: Laurie Bassett at (602) 850-6733 or lbassett@svdp-phx-az.org

Loading Dock
The loading dock receives goods collected by the donation trucks. Duties include unloading trucks and preparing them for the next day. The minimum age is 16, and volunteers must be able to lift up to 50lbs. Closed-toe shoes are required. Hours: 4-7:30 pm Mon-Thurs, 10 am-2 pm Fri.
Contact Laurie Bassett at (602) 850-6753 or lbassett@svdp-phx-az.org

Thrift Stores
Clothing, furniture and household items are given to the poor or sold at bargain prices at St. Vincent de Paul’s eight valley thrift stores to help fund programs that assist the hungry and homeless. Duties include hanging clothes, arranging shelves, answering phones and waiting on customers. Thrift stores are open Monday through Saturday, click here for locations and hours. Contact Terri Thomas at (602) 261-6869 or tthomas@svdp-phx-az.org

Dining Rooms
St. Vincent de Paul operates five dining rooms across the Valley. Duties include set up, serving, bussing tables, and clean-up. Click on the above link for details.

Kitchen Meal Prep
Our central kitchen prepares more than 3,500 meals a day. The meals are distributed to our five dining rooms and other nonprofits. Duties include opening cans, dicing vegetables, making sandwiches, sweeping and mopping. Contact Dolores Plattner at (602) 850-6766 or dplattner@svdp-phx-az.org

Food Reclamation: Our food reclamation center receives donated food from grocery stores and food drives. Volunteer are needed to sort, clean and ensure that foods meet quality control standards.
Hours: Tues. & Wed. 7 am-1:30 pm. Sat. 6-11 am.
Contact Norma Carrillo At (602) 261-6863 or ncarrillo@svdp-phx-az.org

Ministry to the Homeless
We offer showers, haircuts, hygiene items, clothing, counseling and transportation assistance. Duties include schedule coordination, clothing and toiletries distribution, inventory upkeep, clerical duties, documentation and hospitality. Contact Elisa Vincitorio at (602) 850-6705 or evincitorio@svdp-phx-az.org.

Administration
Use your skills to assist the various departments that support the mission of St. Vincent de Paul. Duties include clerical assistance, data entry, copying, filing, grounds keeping and special projects. Contact Laurie Bassett at (602) 850-6753 or lbassett@svdp-phx-az.org

Ozanam Manor
A transitional housing shelter for homeless men and women. Volunteers needed to assist with clerical tasks, case management, recreation and life skills training. Hours: Mon - Fri, 8 am - 5 pm (Saturday or weekday evenings upon request.) Terri Thomas at (602) 261-6869 or tthomas@svdp-phx-az.org

Medical & Dental Clinic
Each year, more than $3.6 million worth of medical and dental services are provided to uninsured, working poor families. These vital services are made possible by dental and medical professionals who volunteer and donate their services to serve those in need.
Medical Volunteers: Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Registered Dieticians, Medical Assistants, Phlebotomists, Physical Therapists.
Dental Volunteers: Dentist, Dental Assistants, Registered Dental Hygienists
Others: Administrative Assistants and Spanish/English Interpreters
Contact: Janice Ertl at jertl@svdp-phx-az.org

Fresh Perspectives
Volunteers help transform homes and families who need a fresh start! On Makeover Day a home is cleaned, painted, touched-up, repaired, redecorated and given new furniture. The unveiling of the transformed home is unforgettable not only to the family in need, but also to all the volunteers involved. We need volunteers to pick up donations, do light furniture repair, manage and organize the Fresh Perspectives warehouse, interior design and decorating, light construction work (laying tile and wood flooring, drywall, painting, etc.) The work can be demanding but incredibly rewarding! Fresh Perspectives coordinates a home makeover almost every week, with volunteering hours Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm. Contact Roy Juarez at 602-261-6737 or rjuarez@svdp-phx-az.org

Questions? Please contact Volunteer Services for more information at (602) 261-6886.