Being involved in your community is the best way to be happy where you live. Once you get settled in your new home, it’s time to make new friends! What better way to feel a part of your new community and make friends than to volunteer? The Volunteer Center of Maricopa County is a great organization and they can help you find an organization you feel passionate about, one that fits you. They are located at 1515 E. Osborne Rd. phoenix, Arizona 85014. They can be reached at 602-263-9736 or log on to www.volunteer.org
There are over 40 wonderful organizations they support. If you are passionate about animal rescue, you can volunteer at the Arizona Animal Welfare League and possibly foster animals or facilitate their care. For others, children are a passion. If this is you, you might be interested in Think Together Arizona which provides after school programs to help keep kids in school. The Desert Center at Pinnacle Peak where they educate children about understanding and managing the ecosystem in the Sonoran Desert is a great cause. For senior living, the Foundation for Senior Living strives to provide programs, services, education and care to seniors. There are so many ways to enjoy Scottsdale and the great community. No mattter what your passion, it can be found in Scottsdale and its surrounding areas. To learn more about Scottsdale and why it is such a great place to live, head to www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com.