Do you have a lot of free time on your hands? Do you wish you could impact your community more, or explore your interests? If so, then you should consider doing volunteer work. Whether you want to do something long term, or just a short-term community project, there are many ways to get involved here in Tucson.

Habitat For Humanity Tucson

Habitat For Humanity is a group that builds houses for people who may not be able to afford housing. Volunteering for the organization is a great way to gain more community service hours. In order to be a volunteer, you must be 16 years or older. Volunteer opportunities includes actually building houses, customer service at the HabiStore (which sells home improvement materials and equipment to the public), or even helping specific families in getting a home through the group. If you want a community where more people have housing, then you should consider volunteering with Habitat For Humanity. See their website here http://www.habitat.org

Pima County Teen Court

The Pima County Teen Court has a variety of options to get involved. The court is an alternative for teens who don’t want want to go through the juvenile justice system. The court is almost entirely run by high school students, and is a good way to get a taste of what a courtroom is like. Opportunities include being a jury, clerk (the person who supervises the room setup), and even acting as an attorney for a case. For more information, go here http://www.pcteencourt.com/become-a-volunteer.html

Carondelet Hospital Network Volunteering

The two hospitals in the Carondelet Hospital Network (St. Joseph’s and St. Mary’s Hospitals) offer volunteering for high school students. As a volunteer, you get to direct patients, answer phone calls, file papers, and more. You must apply in order to become a volunteer. If you want a taste of working in a hospital, or if you want to help sick people, volunteering through the hospital is a great way to help. More information is available here https://www.carondelet.org/for-family-visitors/volunteer-with-us

Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona

The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona aims to eliminate hunger through food drives, donating, and more. The organization has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. You can help out on just one event or drive, or even become a long term volunteer for the group. It is a great way to give back to the community, and you can make a difference by volunteering with them. Visit this link for more http://www.communityfoodbank.org/Get-Involved/Volunteer