New Faces of HandsOn

Today, civic participation occurs at many levels. We make impactful decisions about our community every time we make a purchase, vote, post on social media and, of course, volunteer. We think any awareness we can bring to the many resources that might spur individual action for good, falls right in line with what we’re up to at HandsOn.

July 28, 2022

Becca Mueller

AmeriCorp VISTA

Leader

Becca was born and raised in Nashville, TN and attended The University of Alabama to study Environmental Science. After graduating and moving to Arizona, she then completed her first year of national service as the Food and Sustainability AmeriCorps VISTA Member at Creighton Community Foundation. It was in this position that she learned more about non-profits and the importance of helping her community, so she decided to return for a second year of service as the AmeriCorps VISTA Leader.

Elyse Packard Johnson

Service Project Coordinator

Elyse recently graduated from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They have a background in volunteer management through working as an AmeriCorps National member with Habitat for Humanity. Originally from Tucson, their move to Mesa has been an exciting life transition for them. Elyse is prepared to use their experience to further HGP’s Veteran Home Improvement Program and facilitate high-impact, large-scale corporate service projects in Greater Phoenix!

Colleen Sewall

Marketing & Development Manager

Colleen made the move to Phoenix only three months ago from Syracuse, New York. In the fall, Colleen will pursue her Masters in Nonprofit Leadership & Management at Arizona State University. She is excited to use her experience as a Food Pantry Director and her Bachelors Degree in Marketing to her new role at HGP. In her free time, Colleen can be found watching the latest true crime documentary, exploring a new hiking trail, thrifting her next wardrobe staple, or finding the best coffee spot in town.

Join us in welcoming our three newest staff members Becca, Elyse, and Colleen! The three of them have been working hard getting accustomed to HandsOn and their new roles. They are looking forward to getting out in the community and meeting you all!

Cricket Together e-Mentoring

Cricket Together is an

e-Mentoring program that allows you the flexibility of creating your own schedule while making an impact to a student's life. If you take just 20-30 minutes a week to become a 3rd-5th graders' pen pal you can greatly help their independent reading skills.

Interested? Apply today!

Help Needed at the Musical Instruments Museum

The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) is looking for volunteers to help support the guest experience. Music enthusiasts and music lovers alike can volunteer at any of the opportunities listed below:

Be a Guest Services Guide as an ambassador for MIM
Play music with guests: Become an Experience Gallery Guide
Welcome little musicians by guiding school youth groups
Want to be in the middle of the action on the floor? Become a Gallery Guide!

For any questions please contact Volunteer@MIM.org or call 480.245.6915

Free National Park Admission

August Calendar Projects

There are some hot projects coming up this August. Be sure to browse our calendar and sign up for events before space runs out!

August 6th Garden Volunteers at the Japanese Friendship Garden 6am-8am
August 7th Welcome Team at IRC 11am-2pm
August 16th NEW Amanda Hope Helpers 1-3pm
August 20th Sort and Pack at St. Mary's Food Bank 8am-10am

HandsOn Greater Phoenix

Physical Address: 1125 E Southern Ave | Suite 200 | Mesa, AZ 85204

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4107 | Mesa, AZ 85211

602-973-2212