Community Service
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If you are interested in joining the Community Service Committee
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The Sedona Women - Volunteer Opportunities
The Community Service and Ways and Means Committees are excited about our upcoming calendar of events.
Please let us know if you want to volunteer for a project and/or be a Coordinator for a specific project. We are always looking for people to join our team, become coordinators, or volunteer to work with our team members on any of our projects.
If you have an idea for a future project, please let us know. The TSW general guidelines for a community project are below. Also, The Sedona Women consider what projects are already committed on the calendar and the availability of volunteers.
1) A clear, defined need; and
2) An opportunity for our membership to participate in the execution of a worthwhile project, which in turn, offers members a platform to get to know each other better.
Please contact TSW Community Service Chair Ellen Ferriera if you are interested in joining our team.
Please contact TSW Ways and Means Co-Chair Shelbe Kube if you are interested in joining our team.
We look forward to hearing from you or seeing you at one of our Volunteer Events below.
Please let us know if you want to volunteer for a project and/or be a Coordinator for a specific project. We are always looking for people to join our team, become coordinators, or volunteer to work with our team members on any of our projects.
If you have an idea for a future project, please let us know. The TSW general guidelines for a community project are below. Also, The Sedona Women consider what projects are already committed on the calendar and the availability of volunteers.
1) A clear, defined need; and
2) An opportunity for our membership to participate in the execution of a worthwhile project, which in turn, offers members a platform to get to know each other better.
Please contact TSW Community Service Chair Ellen Ferriera if you are interested in joining our team.
Please contact TSW Ways and Means Co-Chair Shelbe Kube if you are interested in joining our team.
We look forward to hearing from you or seeing you at one of our Volunteer Events below.
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Your Community Service Committee has been made aware of quite a few needs within the Verde Valley, and there are many opportunities for TSW members to help out. Given that Covid-19 has eliminated most in-person group projects for now, below are a variety of ways we can safely assist in filling community needs.
Candy Wagon Sales - March 26th - April 3rd & April 30th - May 9th The Sedona Women and The Sedona Community Food Bank have joined forces again to staff the New See's Candy Wagon for the Easter and Mother's Day seasons.
Surround yourself with chocolate, without the calories, and go RVing, without the road trip — volunteer to work a shift in the new beautiful See’s Candy Wagon and help the Sedona Community Food Bank meet its mission to serve those in the community who need it most. Bring a friend and work in tandem. No sales experience required — the candy sells itself! The See's Candy Wagon is in the Basha's Parking Lot.
The Candy Wagon now has plexiglass around the volunteer desk, plenty of cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer to keep our volunteers safe.
You can sign up via the SignUp Genius link below. After you sign up someone from the Sedona Community Food Bank will be contact you. If you need to change your date you can do so via Sign-up Genius
Surround yourself with chocolate, without the calories, and go RVing, without the road trip — volunteer to work a shift in the new beautiful See’s Candy Wagon and help the Sedona Community Food Bank meet its mission to serve those in the community who need it most. Bring a friend and work in tandem. No sales experience required — the candy sells itself! The See's Candy Wagon is in the Basha's Parking Lot.
The Candy Wagon now has plexiglass around the volunteer desk, plenty of cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer to keep our volunteers safe.
You can sign up via the SignUp Genius link below. After you sign up someone from the Sedona Community Food Bank will be contact you. If you need to change your date you can do so via Sign-up Genius
Easter Sign Up
Mother's Day Sign Up
St. Andrews Dinner on Monday, March 15th. Once again, we’ll be assembling the meals, putting them in clamshell containers and handing them out when recipients drive through the parking lot. This is a safe, gratifying, activity and greatly appreciated by those who come for the meals. If you can help out, please email Marilyn Bealafeld at: mbealafeld@yahoo.com. We’re looking for women who’d like to take an online food certification class. We guarantee you’ll learn alot! More info to come, but mention it to Marilyn if you’re interested.
Food Bank Items of the Month
Every month TSW will suggest a couple of specific items for you to include in your Tuesday morning drop off, if possible.
The grocery donations you drop off at the Food Bank on Tuesday mornings no longer need to contain an assortment of foods. Whatever non-perishable items you select will be gratefully accepted. Our items of the month for January are: diapers (especially size 3-5), baby wipes, and Progresso & other substantial soups (those with pop top are particularly helpful).
The contributions of our members are making a crucial difference in the ability of the Food Bank to provide for those in need. Please bring your bag to the driveway at the far side of the church building at 680 Sunset Road any Tuesday, between 7:30 am and noon. Thanks so much!! The Sedona Women ROCK!!
Please call the Food Bank directly at 928 204-2808 if you have questions. Thank you for helping your neighbors in need!!
The grocery donations you drop off at the Food Bank on Tuesday mornings no longer need to contain an assortment of foods. Whatever non-perishable items you select will be gratefully accepted. Our items of the month for January are: diapers (especially size 3-5), baby wipes, and Progresso & other substantial soups (those with pop top are particularly helpful).
The contributions of our members are making a crucial difference in the ability of the Food Bank to provide for those in need. Please bring your bag to the driveway at the far side of the church building at 680 Sunset Road any Tuesday, between 7:30 am and noon. Thanks so much!! The Sedona Women ROCK!!
Please call the Food Bank directly at 928 204-2808 if you have questions. Thank you for helping your neighbors in need!!
Sedona Area Homeless Alliance (SAHA) - This is a tough time of year to be homeless or living in a car. TSW received a request from SAHA for men’s winter coats (size medium - XL), men’s white sox, thermal underwear and hand warmers. Ask your husband (if you have one) to take a look through his closet to see if there are warm items he’d be willing to donate. You might want to purchase some of these items, or browse the local thrift shops. Whatever you can donate will be helpful. Helen Jarnes has a bin in front of her home at 530 Rodeo Drive in W. Sedona for us to drop items. FYI, SedonaKind has generously donated 16 coats, and TSW has allocated $300 to purchase items to help out as well.
Successfully Completed Projects
The Sedona Women and The Sedona Community Food Bank Joined forces again to staff the New See's Candy Wagon for the Fall & Holiday Seasons.
Holiday Cards for Giving Angel Clients - The Sedona Women helped The Giving Angels write and distribute 600 holiday cards to its clientele - area seniors who are at or below poverty level. Because the normal gift bags couldn't be distributed this year, this was one way the Angels brought holiday cheer to its folks.
The Verde Valley Sanctuary - The Sedona Women helped make this Christmas special for the families living there. The Sanctuary offers a safe haven for victims of family violence and sexual assault, providing shelter, community outreach, legal advocacy and education and prevention. The administrators gave TSW a list of children’s toys, games, warm clothes & gift cards requests that made the holiday much brighter for the youngest residents.
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St. Andrews Dinner October 26th
Forty four clients drove away with smiles on their faces after picking up a fabulous dinner prepared with love by Annette Pettit and her crew. The cute Halloween treat bags were really appreciated. The October 26 event at St. Andrews was a testament to the dedication of TSW to help our community. Thanks to all who helped. |
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Oak Creek Watershed Clean Up October 13th
Our beautiful Oak Creek watershed suffers from all the trash that people discard day after day. On October 13, Sedona Women met at the Sunset Park parking lot and helped clean up a portion of that watershed fronting Carroll Canyon.
Our beautiful Oak Creek watershed suffers from all the trash that people discard day after day. On October 13, Sedona Women met at the Sunset Park parking lot and helped clean up a portion of that watershed fronting Carroll Canyon.
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Gifts from Verde Valley Caregivers (VVCG):
14 Sedona Women Volunteers delivered 240 gift candles to Verde Valley Caregivers' 'Neighbors' in Sedona and Village of Oak Creek. The angel candles purchased by VVCG included a note 'Thinking of you' and went to many seniors who have been quarantined for months. Recipients were very appreciative and our volunteers felt it was a worthwhile experience. Thank you volunteers! |
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St. Andrews Dinner - Monday, August 31 Another successful dinner under the stewardship of Annette Pettit. For safety, the dinners are now being distributed to recipients as take away meals. A nutritious sandwich, watermelon, snack, dessert and bottled water were handed out on the parking lot by our wonderful volunteers. |
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Run Sedona - Saturday, February 1. Once again The Sedona Women had an aid station at the Start/Finish line of the race. It was fun handing water & fruit to the runners and cheering them on!
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New Year’s Eve Celebration at Sedona Winds — We rang in 2020 with a bang, and brought New Year’s cheer to the seniors at Sedona Winds.
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Sedona Community Food Bank Candy Wagon - November 15 - December 23
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Thanks to all who participated!
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Diaper Drive December!!! A Big Success! Over 3000 diapers were happily received by Cathleen and Dennis at The Sedona Food Bank. |
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Turkey Dinner Giveaway at Cottonwood Mission - November 26th
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Oak Creek Clean-up - Have fun outside and help our environment! - October 16th, 2019
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St. Andrew’s Monday Night Dinner - July 15th 2019 and September 23rd — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
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Mother's Day See’s Candy Wagon Sales - May 3, 2019 - May 12 , 2019 - Mother's Day
Oak Creek Clean Up 4/24/2019 - Was fun and successful!
Oak Creek Clean Up 4/24/2019 - Was fun and successful!
See’s Candy Wagon Sales - April 5, 2019 - April 20 , 2019 - We had a very successful Spring Season!
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“BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE” Cliff Castle Casino Hotel, Camp Verde March 31, 2019 - Was a big success and big fun!
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Run Sedona - The Sedona Women successfully staffed the Start/Finish Line Aid Station at Run Sedona on 2/2/19. We cheered on the over 3,000 runners and distributed bananas and cookies to most of them. It was a glorious opportunity to be part of the action without actually having to work up a sweat!!
Veterans Lunch -A small group of volunteers, led by Annette Petit, served a fabulous lunch to 40 veterans and their guests on Friday, January 10 at the library. The event was festive, food was delicious, and greatly appreciated by all who participated. Thank you to MaryAnn Livingstone who sang acapella, and to Mary Feeney, who worked a double shift!
The Diaper Drive was a HUGE success!! Over 4,000 diapers were donated to The Sedona Food Bank on January 8th. This was double the amount we’ve collected in the past. Thank you, ladies!!
Kathleen and staff were thrilled!
The Diaper Drive was a HUGE success!! Over 4,000 diapers were donated to The Sedona Food Bank on January 8th. This was double the amount we’ve collected in the past. Thank you, ladies!!
Kathleen and staff were thrilled!
The Sedona Women donated over 120 hours to staff the See’s Candy Wagon benefitting The Sedona Food Bank! All the stock was sold and the wagon closed before its scheduled closing date! Job well done!
New Year’s Eve at Sedona Winds - despite a record number of volunteers, and lots of behind the scenes planning, this event was cancelled when Sedona was hit by an unexpected snow storm. Thanks to all those who were planning to help at this fun event. We’re on for next year!!
The Sedona Women partnered with Giving Angels of AZ to prepare and distribute nearly 600 holiday gift bags for seniors in the Verde Valley. Thanks to the many volunteers who make this project possible!
New Year’s Eve at Sedona Winds - despite a record number of volunteers, and lots of behind the scenes planning, this event was cancelled when Sedona was hit by an unexpected snow storm. Thanks to all those who were planning to help at this fun event. We’re on for next year!!
The Sedona Women partnered with Giving Angels of AZ to prepare and distribute nearly 600 holiday gift bags for seniors in the Verde Valley. Thanks to the many volunteers who make this project possible!
The Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway at the Mission in Cottonwood was a huge success. Nearly 650 turkeys, along with the fixin’s were distributed. Thanks to the 26 volunteers from The Sedona Women, including those family members who were in town for the holiday. What a rewarding experience!
St. Andrew’s Monday Night Dinners June 18, 2018 and July 16, 2018 — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 100 Arroyo Pinon Drive, Sedona, AZ 86336, saint-andrews.org
The Sedona Women Garage Sale Volunteers - We needed help to support The Sedona Women Garage sale! This giant event, held every 2 years, raises major funding which goes to our Helen Wolfe Scholarship fund and to support our community service projects.
Dates: Setup took place on April 10, 11, and 12. The sale took place on April 13th (9-3) and 14th (9-2).
See’s Candy Wagon for Sedona Community Food Bank (SCFB) - Sales from the See’s Candy Wagon enable the SCFB to serve the community. It is the primary source of funds for the SCFB — without volunteers working in the See’s Candy Wagon, the SCFB would not be able to meet its mission.
Dates: Winter Season, January 26 - February 14, 2018; and Spring Season, March 16 - March 31, 2018
Total Volunteers Hours: 147 (30% of shifts).
Sedona Marathon Station for TSW — We Cheered on amateurs and athletes alike in the community’s annual marathon event.
Date: February 3, 2018
Volunteers: 12 Volunteers & 47 hours
Veterans’ Luncheon at Sedona Public Library — Served Lunch to Vets at the Sedona Library
Event Date Friday, January 12, 2018/12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Volunteers: 8 Volunteers & 41 hours
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Sedona Winds — We rang in the New Year with a bash and celebrated with the senior residents at Sedona Winds.
Volunteers: 17 Volunteers & 71 hours
Old Town Mission/Cottonwood Turkey Giveaway — Volunteers to worked with Mission to distribute turkeys and food.
Date: November 21, 2017
12 Volunteers & 36 hours
Mitzvah Day — Volunteer to do deeds in the community.
Date: November, 2017
12 - 16 Volunteers
Rainbow Acres — Family and Friends Western Roundup was a major event for the Staff and Ranchers at Rainbow Acres in Camp Verde. We had volunteers to welcome guests, distribute handouts, give directions, and assist with parking, gift shop, and photo table. To learn more about Rainbow Acres click on this link. www.rainbowacres.com
Date: October 28, 2017
10 Volunteers & 20 Hours
July 17, 2017St. Andrew’s Dinner - 12-16 volunteers; 45-55 volunteer hours; served approximately 75 meals
August 21, 2017St. Andrew’s Dinner - 12-16 volunteers; 45-55 volunteer hours; served approximately 75 meal
COLLABORATION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
Giving Angels -- surprised community residents with holiday cheer by sorting, packing, wrapping and delivering gifts to community residents.
Date: December 11-15, 2017
St. Andrew’s Monday Night Dinners June 18, 2018 and July 16, 2018 — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 100 Arroyo Pinon Drive, Sedona, AZ 86336, saint-andrews.org
The Sedona Women Garage Sale Volunteers - We needed help to support The Sedona Women Garage sale! This giant event, held every 2 years, raises major funding which goes to our Helen Wolfe Scholarship fund and to support our community service projects.
Dates: Setup took place on April 10, 11, and 12. The sale took place on April 13th (9-3) and 14th (9-2).
See’s Candy Wagon for Sedona Community Food Bank (SCFB) - Sales from the See’s Candy Wagon enable the SCFB to serve the community. It is the primary source of funds for the SCFB — without volunteers working in the See’s Candy Wagon, the SCFB would not be able to meet its mission.
Dates: Winter Season, January 26 - February 14, 2018; and Spring Season, March 16 - March 31, 2018
Total Volunteers Hours: 147 (30% of shifts).
Sedona Marathon Station for TSW — We Cheered on amateurs and athletes alike in the community’s annual marathon event.
Date: February 3, 2018
Volunteers: 12 Volunteers & 47 hours
Veterans’ Luncheon at Sedona Public Library — Served Lunch to Vets at the Sedona Library
Event Date Friday, January 12, 2018/12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Volunteers: 8 Volunteers & 41 hours
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Sedona Winds — We rang in the New Year with a bash and celebrated with the senior residents at Sedona Winds.
Volunteers: 17 Volunteers & 71 hours
Old Town Mission/Cottonwood Turkey Giveaway — Volunteers to worked with Mission to distribute turkeys and food.
Date: November 21, 2017
12 Volunteers & 36 hours
Mitzvah Day — Volunteer to do deeds in the community.
Date: November, 2017
12 - 16 Volunteers
Rainbow Acres — Family and Friends Western Roundup was a major event for the Staff and Ranchers at Rainbow Acres in Camp Verde. We had volunteers to welcome guests, distribute handouts, give directions, and assist with parking, gift shop, and photo table. To learn more about Rainbow Acres click on this link. www.rainbowacres.com
Date: October 28, 2017
10 Volunteers & 20 Hours
July 17, 2017St. Andrew’s Dinner - 12-16 volunteers; 45-55 volunteer hours; served approximately 75 meals
August 21, 2017St. Andrew’s Dinner - 12-16 volunteers; 45-55 volunteer hours; served approximately 75 meal
COLLABORATION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
Giving Angels -- surprised community residents with holiday cheer by sorting, packing, wrapping and delivering gifts to community residents.
Date: December 11-15, 2017
Diaper Drive - January 2017
Thanks to all our wonderful Dames for bringing more than 2000 diapers to our January meeting. The Sedona Food Bank thanks you all!!
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2016
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911 Memorial Ceremony at Fire Station #6 An estimated 400 people attended the dedication ceremony of the 9/11 Memorial at the Firehouse in VOC. With over 23 volunteers, The Sedona Women mobilized to set up, serve and clean up a community luncheon for over 400 people! One of the highest compliments our team was paid, was when Fire Chief Kris Kazian said that The Sedona Women were his heroes! |
Oak Creek Clean Upapproximately 15 folks assisted the Oak Creek Watershed clean the trash along Oak Creek. The group photo includes Dalton and Nick from the Watershed, TSW, and one spouse. Mary Feeney was our coordinator. It was great fun, and afterwards we had lunch at Indian Gardens Deli.
Our "super woman" was Valerie Wood. She carried that plastic trash along the entire trail! Enjoy the slide show to the right. |
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MONTH OF OCTOBER 2016
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Halloween Dinner at St. Andrews Episcopal Church
On 10/31 a dedicated and costumed crew cooked and served a themed dinner to over 80 appreciative people. Diners were delighted with dishes such as Earthworms and Blood (Spaghetti with Marinara sauce), Vampire Bat Wings (spicy chicken wings), and Goblin Fingers and Monster Eyeballs (carrot sticks and cherry tomatoes). The creativity of Helen Jarnes knows no bounds! What a fun Halloween. |
Public Service Announcements
Lots of other fun opportunities to get involved with TSW affiliates are listed on this website on our PSA Page.
Volunteer Hours Form:
Click on the link below to download the form to record volunteer hours.
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