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SUMMARY:Spring Get Involved Gathering "GIG"
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday\, March 31 • 12:00 PM\nWhere: The Holland Center • 34250 N 60th St\, Scottsdale\, Arizona\nCost: Free • Lunch Provided \nLooking to get involved in the Carefree and Cave Creek communities? RSVP NOW (top of this page) for the Get Involved Gathering (GIG) — a free community event that brings local nonprofits together in one place so you can explore volunteer opportunities face-to-face. \nEnjoy a complimentary lunch while discovering how your passions\, skills\, and availability can directly support the Carefree and Cave Creek community. \nWhat You’ll Experience \n\nMeet local nonprofits one-on-one and learn about their missions and needs\nExplore current volunteer needs and sign up for “New Volunteer” training\nHear directly from organizations in special presentations about how volunteers make a real impact\nTurn your interests into meaningful local action\n\nParticipating Nonprofits \nMeet and connect with:\nKiwanis Marketplace • Cave Creek Museum • Foothills Food Bank • Foothills Caring Corps • Scully Learning Center • Purse-Impressions • Foothills Animal Rescue • Donkeys of the Heart • Desert Foothills Library • Desert Foothills Land Trust • The Holland Center. \nWe look forward to seeing you there —\nRSVP NOW (top of this page)!
URL:https://desertfoothillsvolunteers.org/event/spring-gig/
LOCATION:The Holland Center\, 34520 N 60th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85266\, United States
CATEGORIES:GIG
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SUMMARY:Non-Profits Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Nonprofit Leadership & Volunteer Strategy Gathering\nIf your non-profit relies on volunteers — this meeting is for you. \nDesert Foothills Volunteers is bringing together local non-profit leaders for a collaborative planning and information session focused on strengthening volunteer engagement across our community. \nAs volunteer needs grow and community demands increase\, it’s more important than ever that we work together. This gathering is designed specifically for Executive Directors\, Volunteer Coordinators\, and non-profit leadership teams who want to be part of a bigger\, more unified volunteer effort. \nWhy Attend? \nDesert Foothills Volunteers is actively marketing for new volunteers while also educating\, motivating\, and celebrating existing volunteers. But we can’t build a strong volunteer network alone — it takes collaboration. \nDuring this session\, we will: \n\nBring together nonprofits that want to participate in a unified community volunteer initiative\nGather key information from each organization to better understand the “big picture” of volunteerism in our area\nShare the current vision for a coordinated community effort\nIdentify opportunities for partnership and growth\nSurface potential challenges early so we can build smart solutions together\n\nThis is not just another meeting — it’s the beginning of a coordinated strategy to elevate volunteer engagement across our region. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nExecutive Directors\nVolunteer Coordinators\nDevelopment Directors\nProgram Managers\nAny nonprofit leader responsible for volunteer engagement\n\nIf volunteers play a role in your mission\, your voice matters in this conversation. \nWhy It Matters \nVolunteerism is the heartbeat of our nonprofit community. By working together\, we can: \n\nRecruit more effectively\nRetain volunteers longer\nReduce burnout\nCreate stronger cross-organizational partnerships\nBetter serve our community\n\nYour volunteers give their time and heart to your mission. Let’s give them an organized\, inspiring\, and impactful community effort to be part of. \n\nReady to Participate?\nClick the RSVP button above to complete the registration form. See you there!
URL:https://desertfoothillsvolunteers.org/event/non-profits-community-meeting/
LOCATION:The Holland Center\, 34520 N 60th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-profit Meeting
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SUMMARY:Get Involved Gathering "GIG"
DESCRIPTION:Our “Get Involved Gathering” (GIG) will introduce you to all the local nonprofits in one place. You can meet each one face-to-face\, find out whose need matches up with your passions and schedule\, then sign up for their specific “New Volunteer” training. \nAlso\, receive free training on working with our Aging Adults – “Mental Health\, Drug and Alcohol Challenges” and another class on “Senior Dementia Challenges”. \nThere will be a special presentation by local town folks and our nonprofits clarifying their needs. \nWe look forward to seeing you there\, RSVP NOW (top of this page)! \nSchedule: \n\n12:00 pm – 12:30 pm – Buffet lunch served from Stumblina’s Cantina\, hear all the needs and meet all the non-profit leaders. No Pressure.\n12:30pm – Trainings begin\n3:00pm – Everyone exits
URL:https://desertfoothillsvolunteers.org/event/get-involved-gathering-gig/
LOCATION:The Holland Center\, 34520 N 60th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85266\, United States
CATEGORIES:GIG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250819T130000
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SUMMARY:Desert Foothills Volunteers Non-Profits Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP above to attend the meeting.\n\nAll registered non-profits that have volunteers—please join us August 19 from 1 PM – 2:30 PM at The Holland Center for a power-packed gathering. \nThe Desert Foothills Volunteers Hub is continually marketing for new volunteers while educating\, motivating and celebrating existing volunteers. \nThis is a planning and information gathering session that all Executive Directors and volunteer leaders should attend.* \nThis purpose for this specific meeting is to: \n\nBring together any non-profit in our area that wants to participate in our community volunteer efforts.\nBegin to organize this effort by:\n– Gathering the individual information needed to see the “big picture” of our community volunteering effort.\nB. – Casting the vision we currently have to gain support and find potential pitfalls.\nC. – Set out a time frame and look / feel of upcoming GIGS through 2025.\n– Begin to define a leadership team for Desert Foothills Volunteers as a whole.\n\nYour volunteers are the heart of your mission—let’s give them a reason to love giving back. \nIf this will benefit your non-profit\, be present! \nBe there. Let’s do this together! \n*Future meetings will only need volunteer leaders.
URL:https://desertfoothillsvolunteers.org/event/desert-foothills-non-profits-community-meeting/
LOCATION:The Holland Center\, 34520 N 60th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-profit Meeting
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SUMMARY:Identifying Senior Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Identifying Senior Challenges\nBecome equipped and certified to handle face-to-face encounters with seniors struggling with drug/alcohol or mental illness problems. \nBenefits: \n\nLearn how to detect senior challenges\nUnderstand the next steps\nBe more aware as you volunteer\nKnow how to keep everyone safe\nBe certified to work with all of our local non-profit seniors\n\nSchedule: \n12:30 – 1:15 pm – Buffet Lunch Served\, mingle with other volunteers and other local Nonprofits \n1:15pm – Program Begins
URL:https://desertfoothillsvolunteers.org/event/identifying-senior-challenges/
LOCATION:The Holland Center\, 34520 N 60th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seniors
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