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How you can help

Thank you for your interest in volunteering. There are a ton of ways to get involved. If you are looking to help with our family respite please first go to https://safegatherings.com/app/registration and get started there. All volunteers for the respite center must complete a two hour course and the background check. 

If you are not wanting to volunteer over night at the family respite, please fill out the form below and someone will contact you.

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Fast track: Head straight to safegatherings.com/app/get-started and fill out the fields like the example shown here.

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Backup plan: If their portal is undergoing scheduled maintenance, fill out our Volunteer Interest Form instead, we’ll ping you via email the moment it's back online.

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Welcome to AZ Hugs! Thank you for stepping up to help keep families safe when experiencing housing instability. By volunteering for our overnight respite program at the First United Methodist Church, you are playing a vital leadership role in our community. Please fill out the application below to get started. Someone will reach out with next steps.

If you are wanting to volunteer with the over night respite center, a two hour course and background check are required.

Please select the days of the week you are available to volunteer
Please select your preferred shifts (check all that apply):
Do you consent to completing a background check as required for this volunteer role?
Yes
No
Are you willing and able to complete the required brief online training?
Yes
No
Are you comfortable sleeping at the church overnight and responding to any issues that may arise?
Yes
No
In what other areas would you want to help with the AZ Hugs mission?

Emergency Contact Information:

Thank you for stepping up to help keep families safe and cool this season! Our team will review your submission and reach out with the next steps for your background check and training.

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