Volunteer Engagement Center

Eligibility

No formal degree is required (unless you are volunteering as a professional consultant). To volunteer at Building Arizona Families you must have the following simple requirements:

1. Volunteer must have a valid State Issued Identification or Driver License
2. Must be 18 years or older.
3. You must be able to pass a background check and obtain a level one fingerprint clearance card that we will pay for.

Information Needed to Apply

We recommend you have the following information at hand before completing the Volunteer Application:

1. Driver License Number or State Identification Number
2. For a level one volunteer you will need to provide names and phone numbers of two professional references and one personal reference. For a level two volunteer you will need to provide three professional references and three personal references (with a letter of recommendation from each).
   • Please see the “Volunteer Opportunities” tab below to see which category you would fall under depending on your volunteer interest.
3. One Emergency Contact (Name, address and phone number)

Apply to Become a Volunteer

Follow these steps to apply:

View Volunteer OpportunitiesComplete Volunteer Application

Or contact our volunteer coordinator, Maura Celaya:
Address: 8433 N. Black Canyon Hwy. Building 6, Suite 158 Phoenix, AZ 85021

Email: maura@dkefoundation.com

Phone: 480-392-0146

After You Apply

Once we receive your application, the following will occur:

1. For applicants 18 and older, we will contact you within 24-72 business hours to initiate a background check; you will be required to complete a certification of criminal offense form.
2. We will contact you to schedule an interview. If it is still available, we will make an effort to assign you to your preferred volunteer opportunity, as indicated on your application.
3. You will receive appropriate training and orientation once accepted into our volunteer program.