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We invite you to consider the list of volunteer opportunities below and to join our volunteer team in whatever role is right for you.
For more than a century, Florence Crittenton has been supported by hundreds of caring volunteers who generously give their time, spirit, and dedication to benefit thousands of youth and our community every year. We look forward to welcoming you to our volunteer family!
Mentors (Wings)
WINGS, Women Involved in Nurturing Girls’ Self-Esteem, is a highly-structured mentoring program that pairs a girl in one of Florence Crittenton’s programs with a positive female role model from the local community.
WINGS, Women Involved in Nurturing Girls’ Self-Esteem, is a highly-structured mentoring program that pairs a girl in one of Florence Crittenton’s programs with a positive female role model from the local community. These safe, healthy adult mentoring relationships give at-risk teen girls a new outlook on the value of education, career goals and their own sense of self-worth.Through the mentor relationship, girls are exposed to positive role modeling, honest and supportive feedback, and the ability to explore and develop their own interests.
In order to qualify as a mentor, Florence Crittenton requires a Fingerprint Clearance Card and CPR/ First Aid certification. Mentors are asked to make a 6 month commitment.
If you’re interested in becoming a mentor, please contact TJ Geist, our Volunteer Services Manager at 602.288.4567 or via email.
INSPIRE
Women INSPIRING teenage girls through personal stories of life’s overwhelming challenges and eventual triumphs—the program enables women to INSPIRE young women by sharing their personal experiences with overcoming obstacles, developing self-esteem and achieving goals and dreams.
INSPIRE Mission Statement:
Women INSPIRING the teenage girls of Florence Crittenton through personal stories of life’s overwhelming challenges . . . and eventual triumphs.
Women INSPIRING teenage girls through personal stories of life’s overwhelming challenges and eventual triumphs—the program enables women to INSPIRE young women by sharing their personal experiences with overcoming obstacles, developing self-esteem and achieving goals and dreams. Sharing these stores in a group setting gives girls a higher level of self-awareness, confidence, character and achievement.
On the fourth Wednesday of each month, three INSPIRE members share their stories before an intimate group of about 15-20 girls with a facilitator to guide the discussion. INSPIRE members chronicle their lives of hardship and adversity, such as parental conflict, substance abuse, academic challenges, falling in with the wrong crowd, teenage pregnancy, abandonment, depression, low self-esteem, etc.
Auxiliary
The Auxiliary beginnings go back to 1959 when a group of 25 women formed the Florence Crittenton Auxiliary to support the teaching staff for the Florence Crittenton Home for Girls in Phoenix, AZ and to provide a few extra activities, such as an Arts and Crafts program.
The Auxiliary has been consistently supporting this mission through the decades for all those who come through the doors of Florence Crittenton. The Auxiliary for many years volunteered at the Thrift Shop on Central and later at Flo’s on Seventh as financial support to Florence Crittenton.
Today we provide monthly Birthday Bash & seasonal celebrations and outings directly with the teens; we provide financial support for special projects requested by the Agency (now under the umbrella of Chicanas Por La Causa (CPLC), as well as provide annual scholarships to qualified graduates of Girls Leadership Academy of AZ (GLAAZ). Our members enjoy quarterly luncheons and auction fundraising activities which continue our support of Florence Crittenton.
Our Auxiliary is always open to new members who have a heart to help the girls at FloCrit. To learn more please email info@flocrit.org.
Florence Crittenton Auxiliary Officers 2023-2024
President - Mina Claridge
Vice-President - Cathy Stein
Recording Secretary - Mary Kallemeyn
Treasurer - Gwen Stoner-Kelley
Home Services - Nancy Weininger
Past President - Mary Kallemeyn
“Friends” of Florence Crittenton
Similar to a mentor, a Friend of Florence Crittenton spends time on our campus with the girls playing games, talking and just having fun. A female volunteer provides friendly relationships with the girls in an assigned cottage that share common interests. “Friends” are responsible for fostering a positive relationship with our girls in the cottages. They participate in a variety of interactive activities and provide positive encouragement as the girls work through their treatment plans.
Tutors
Tutors will provide educational instruction and guidance to individual students utilizing their online learning program and individual course modules— assisting teen girls between the ages of 12 and 18 with various school subjects. Tutors support and encourage the students in reaching their full academic potential.
Administrative Aide
As Florence Crittenton continues to grow, so does the need for extra organizational support in our various administrative offices. Volunteers are needed to help with office duties such as creating and updating databases, filing, preparing marketing packets and mailings, answering phones, and typing. Computer skills and administrative experience are helpful.
Special Projects
Florence Crittenton values the unique gifts, services and projects that volunteers have brought, and continue to bring, to our agency and our clients. From beautifying our grounds to guest speaking about your hobbies or other areas of expertise, we welcome you to share your time, talents and interests.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VOLUNTEER SERVICES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Completes volunteer application, screening and orientation process.
- Obtain a DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card.
For more information, please contact our Volunteer Services Manager at 602.288.4567 or via email.
To become a volunteer, please complete our volunteer application. You may email, fax or send it in.