10 ways to give back in Litchfield Park and Goodyear

If you’ve been meaning to volunteer, the holidays are a great time to get started and there are plenty of opportunities to give back around Litchfield Park and Goodyear.

Here are five places in each city where you can get involved.

Litchfield Park

1. P.W. Litchfield Heritage Center: The museum will pause operations as it prepares for a new facility, but programs and events will continue. Ask about helping through the volunteer form or call 623-535-4414.

2. TheShop@CLP: This thrift shop at The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, supports church missions. Ask about available roles at 623-935-3411 or apply online.

3. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: Volunteers regularly prepare meals for veterans 9-11 a.m. on fourth Fridays at 400 S. Old Litchfield Road. Call 623-935-3279 to confirm upcoming meal preparation shifts.

4. Litchfield Elementary School: Support students and teachers at 255 E. Wigwam Blvd. Volunteers must be 21 or older and receive approval before participating. Apply through the district, allowing at least two weeks for approval.

5. Litchfield Park Recreation Center: Coach a youth sports team. Coaches must be 18 or older and complete screening and training. Download a coaching application or call 623-935-9040.

Goodyear

1. Hope’s Closet: Sort donations and help shoppers at 415 N. Litchfield Road while supporting New Life Center’s shelter. Volunteers ages 14 and older can apply online. Minors need guardian consent.

2. All Faith Community Services: Food distributions take place at Goodyear High School, 17300 W. Van Buren St., on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Submit a volunteer application or call 623-386-3513 to ask about volunteering at the Goodyear distribution.

3. Rescuing Unfortunate Furry Friends: RUFF seeks temporary foster homes for animals in Estrella Mountain Ranch and CantaMia. Visit ruffemr.org or call 623-715-6916 to ask about fostering.

4. Abrazo West Campus: Help patients and visitors at 13677 W. McDowell Road. Volunteers must be 18 or older and serve at least 100 hours in one year. Apply online.

5. Georgia T. Lord Library: Teens can stock books and help with programs at 1900 N. Civic Square. Start with the library’s teen volunteer form.

Noah Flug
Reporter | Litchfield Park and Goodyear

nflug@iniusa.org

Community: Litchfield Park and Goodyear

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication with a minor in Digital Audiences from Arizona State University

Random Fact: I only have one biological cousin.

Hobbies: Watching movies and TV, spending time with my friends, aspiring stoic.