SRP VOLUNTEERS at work in the community
SRP employees, retirees, families and friends invest time, skills and resources to build stronger Arizona communities. More than 85% of SRP employees have contributed time and effort to equal more than 700,000 hours of service - averaging 3.3 volunteer hours per week.
The SRP VOLUNTEER program provides our employees with a meaningful experience while helping viable nonprofit organizations address critical community needs. Four out of five charities rely on the helping hands of volunteers to fulfill their missions.
The nonprofit sector has experienced tremendous growth in the last decade. In Arizona alone there are almost 19,000 nonprofit agencies on file with the Arizona Corporation Commission. This expansion relies heavily on corporate volunteerism for crucial resources such as manpower and financial support.
- Research indicates that nearly half of all agencies have had cash-flow problems over the past five years with nearly two-thirds feeling financial stress from recent government funding cuts.
In 2009, SRP employees pledged more than $1.6 million to Arizona nonprofit organizations, dramatically increasing the community's ability to meet health and human service needs across Arizona.
- Many nonprofits struggle with limited infrastructure development and inadequate technology resources to modernize records, systems and operations.
SRP offers skill-based volunteer opportunities. Recently, an SRP employee interest group, Females in Technology, assisted Fresh Start Women's Resource Center by creating a strategic technology roadmap to help close the gaps between their current technology state and their desired technology state. This will aid the organization to better plan and manage their IT resources.
- Many nonprofit boards lack the appropriate organizational training to effectively lead and manage.
SRP supports the many employees and retirees who serve on nonprofit boards and share their professional expertise with community organizations. These leadership contributions help to address, support and sustain vital community efforts.
SRP VOLUNTEERS are actively involved with more than 90 nonprofit organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, The Phoenix Zoo, The Arizona Science Center and the Phoenix Symphony.
SRP celebrates the contribution of those employees and retirees who go the extra mile for Arizona communities through the SRP President's Volunteer Spirit Award, a special program that honors extraordinary volunteer efforts.
SRP VOLUNTEERS can assist nonprofit organizations, events and projects. Please review our request for SRP VOLUNTEERS guidelines below. If you wish to become involved in a similar project please contact the nonprofit organization directly.
If you are involved in a nonprofit entity seeking a grant or financial contributions, please visit SRP's corporate contributions guidelines.
To learn more about our efforts, view the SRP Community Involvement Report for a summary of agencies receiving SRP assistance.
- The activity or event must support a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
- Complete the SRP VOLUNTEER proposal form and fax to 602-236-2279.
- The request must be received at least five weeks before an activity or event.
To request SRP VOLUNTEERS, please call (602) 236-2488.