There is never a shortage of opportunities in Flagstaff to reach out and volunteer at one of the many local non-profit agencies. Doing so is a chance to give back to the community and is also a chance to gain personal experience you may carry with you throughout your career or personal development. In Flagstaff, members of the community have opportunities to help clean and maintain local trails, while other organizations may involve medical care or work with children. Luckily for Flagstaff residents, finding an opportunity to help someone in the community is not difficult at all.
Before you think volunteering may not be for you or you may not have the time, consider the host of benefits. Volunteering is an excellent way to add work experience to your resume. Sometimes, breaking into a new field can be difficult – especially when the location requires work experience. Volunteering may help get your foot in the door. Not only can volunteering at a local non-profit provide workplace experience, but the opportunity may also lead to friendships and professional networking.
For university students or members of a fraternity or sorority, volunteering at a local non-profit will help fulfill hours required by philanthropic organizations. University students may also use volunteer time as an opportunity to explore career options, gain training and professional development. Many students aren’t even aware that some courses may include a service component that will provide college credit and a chance to give back to the community.
Without volunteers, Flagstaff wouldn’t be what it is today. Thanks to the generous people of our city, non-profits are able to expand on their mission and give back to the community. Yet, many people aren’t aware of the host of opportunities that are available to them.
At Northland Hospice and Palliative Care (dba) Vista Hospice, we know we wouldn’t be who we are today without our volunteers. Thanks to the kindness and generosity of the people of Flagstaff, we are able to provide the best possible care to our patients while still being an active part of our community through our events, The Hodgepodge Thrift Store, and the Olivia White Hospice Home, which has an award-winning garden cultivated by our very own volunteers.
Volunteering is more than giving back to the community. It is a chance to personally develop and provide service. By working hand in hand with our local partners, volunteering can accomplish a myriad of goals. At Northland Hospice and Palliative Care (dba) Vista Hospice, we care a great deal about our community and are always looking for ways to get involved. We invite you to do the same!
If you or anyone you know is looking for a chance to volunteer, always remember your local non-profits, including Northland Hospice and Palliative Care (dba) Vista Hospice. Whether it is comforting a patient, cooking at our family dinners, or meeting guests at the thrift store, we always welcome volunteer interest from individuals, local companies, high schools, college groups and civil organizations. Volunteering at Northland Hospice and Palliative Care (dba) Vista Hospice is a fitting example of how rewarding it is to work toward creating a better community. FBN
By Kendal Hogan
For more than 30 years, Northland Hospice and Palliative Care (dba) Vista Hospice has provided physical, emotional and spiritual care to patients facing a life-limiting illness, and their families, regardless of ability to pay. The not-for-profit organization also owns and operates The Hodgepodge Thrift Store and The Olivia White Hospice Home – a 10-bed hospice home for those who need hospice care but are unable to stay in their home. To learn more about Vista Hospice or to learn about volunteer opportunities, visit VistaHospice.org or call 928-779-1227. Like us on Facebook.