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 Sue Sigler 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 Sue Sigler 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 hard at work discovering potential needs within the Verde Valley and providing you with the opportunity to help out. Given that the pandemic will likely eliminate large in-person gatherings or large group projects this season, we have not attached firm dates or sign-ups yet. We will send out e-blasts with details on how to take part, as we get closer. To see what we have in the works for 2020/2021 click on the button below.
Oak Creek Watershed Clean Up - 10-13-2020
Our beautiful Oak Creek watershed suffers from all the trash that people discard day after day. We can help! On October 13, Sedona Women will meet at the Sunset Park parking lot (off Sunset in West Sedona) and help clean up a portion of that watershed fronting Carroll Canyon.
It’s fun and great exercise and you get the satisfaction of a cleaner Sedona.
Details –
When - meet at Sunset Park at 8 am on Tuesday, October 13. We will spend around two hours cleaning and be done by 10:30.
Bring -- Please wear old clothes, closed toe shoes, water, and bring a mask. Insect repellent recommended.
What is furnished – the Oak Creek Watershed Council will furnish everything we need to complete a clean-up….buckets, gloves, etc. We supply the willingness to help.
RSVP – Pam DeLay, delaypamela@gmail.com or 740-243-2408.
If you have concerns about Covid precautions, please contact Kalai Kollus, our leader at the Oak Creek Watershed Council, (928) 978-2515 or kalai@oakcreekwatershed.org
It’s fun and great exercise and you get the satisfaction of a cleaner Sedona.
Details –
When - meet at Sunset Park at 8 am on Tuesday, October 13. We will spend around two hours cleaning and be done by 10:30.
Bring -- Please wear old clothes, closed toe shoes, water, and bring a mask. Insect repellent recommended.
What is furnished – the Oak Creek Watershed Council will furnish everything we need to complete a clean-up….buckets, gloves, etc. We supply the willingness to help.
RSVP – Pam DeLay, delaypamela@gmail.com or 740-243-2408.
If you have concerns about Covid precautions, please contact Kalai Kollus, our leader at the Oak Creek Watershed Council, (928) 978-2515 or kalai@oakcreekwatershed.org
Sedona Community Food Bank Candy Wagon
The Sedona Women and The Sedona Community Food Bank have joined forces again to staff the New See's Candy Wagon for the Fall & Holiday 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.
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
Location: Basha's Parking Lot
Sign up via the links below:
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.
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
Location: Basha's Parking Lot
Sign up via the links below:
Fall Season - November 13 - November 25
Holiday Season - December 11 - December 24
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. These are things that are always in demand.
For the month of September, the Food Bank is asking for canned meats including tuna, chicken and salmon as well as brown rice.
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.
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!!
For the month of September, the Food Bank is asking for canned meats including tuna, chicken and salmon as well as brown rice.
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.
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!!
Successfully Completed Projects
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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! Please include the picture below |
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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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Candy Wagon Sales - Valentines Season - Thanks to all for a very successful Valentines Season Sales.
Run Sedona - Saturday, February 1. Once again The Sedona Women will 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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