Opportunities From: Donor Network of Arizona

The Tucson Marathon has featured net downhill courses along the foothills of the Santa Catalina mountains run since 1969. The full Marathon, 50K & Marathon Relay start at Biosphere 2 near Oracle and run down past Catalina, through Oro Valley and finishing at Pima Community College Northwest Campus. The Half Marathon starts at Golder Ranch Fire Administration in Catalina and runs down through Oro Valley, join The Loop Bike Path next to the Cañada del Oro to the finish at Pima Community College. Join us for beautiful winter weather and a fast downhill courses!

We will host a registration table at the Finish line for runners and their spectators on Sunday, Dec. 14! Sign up now to help Arizonans sign up and save lives.

Once you register for the event, you'll receive an event sheet at least 3 days prior to the event date with all the details on what to wear, where to meet, etc.   

Are you able to pick up the promotional materials the week before the event? What about drop them off with DNA staff after the event? This would be a huge help! These logistical details make volunteer events possible. If you can help out in this way, let us know at volunteers@dnaz.org  

Can't make the exact shift time? Have other questions? Contact volunteers@dnaz.com with any questions or concerns.   

Thank you for being a Donate Life / Done Vida AZ Volunteer!

GCU will host their annual Spring Club & Community Fair on Wednesday, January 7 from 4:30 - 8 p.m. We will be there to welcome the students back for another semester and, of course, ask them to register as donors! We will be busy from start to finish and will talk to many college students!

Once you register for this event, you’ll receive an event sheet at least 3 days prior with all the details on what to wear, where to meet, etc.

Are you able to help with promotional materials—picking them up the week before or dropping them off with DNA staff after the event?

These logistics make our volunteer events possible, and we’d love your help!

If you can’t make the exact shift time or have other questions, please contact us at volunteers@dnaz.org.

Thank you for being a Donate Life / Done Vida AZ Volunteer!

Join us as we welcome wildcats to a new semester at the University of Arizona! We will host a registration table at their Hall of Freebies on January 14 from 4 - 6 p.m. This event is held on the first day of spring semester welcoming back students from break with freebies, snacks, and information on services and local businesses. We'll have a table there to ask them to register as organ and tissue donors. 

Organize, count and sort! We couldn’t be as effective as we are without an organized, behind-the-scenes crew. We need your help keeping our event materials in line and preparing for events! Volunteers attending this event will help us store and sort promotional items into small counts, pack for events, and help out with any other office projects in need of support. These packing days will occur once a month. 

Join us for the January Volunteer Meeting online on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 6 p.m.

Caring the Gift Forward: Supporting Donor Families Beyond the Hospital

Join Donor Network of Arizona for an inside look into how we continue to honor every donor and every gift of life: the heart of what happens next. Our specialists will share the ways that we celebrate the lives and legacies of donors while continuing to care for their families who carry their memories forward. This webinar will give us the opportunity to reflect, connect and celebrate the impact we all make together to make a lasting difference beyond donation. We'll hear from team members of DNA's Donor Legacy Advocates and Donor Family Engagement. 

We'll also talk about upcoming events and what our volunteer program has to look forward to in 2026. Please come ready to share any ideas you might have about events, meetings and new ways for volunteers to make an impact! 

Please sign up for the virtual webinar to receive a link via email to join the meeting here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7da13430-45bf-4723-bb9e-bde28706b972@6b98b163-b0ac-4cad-8cb9-2ffc92386e31

In 1995, the Friends of the Chandler Public Library established the Chandler Multicultural Festival to bring the community together for a fun-filled day of art, music, and dance while also learning a little more about the rich cultural diversity that exists in our community. The festival has grown into a signature event for the City and offers a quality arts experience in the comfortable setting of the downtown Chandler Public Library. 

REC on the Mall is an opportunity for students to learn about all the fun things offered at Campus REC, from Aquatics, Outdoor, Fitness and Sports. They stop by for FREE swag, lawn games and a whole bunch of recreation! And of course we'll be there to offer students the opportunity to learn about donation and sign up as donors! Rec on the Mall is on Tuesday, Jan. 20 from 11am-1pm.

Once you register for the event, you'll receive an event sheet at least 3 days prior to the event date with all the details on what to wear, where to meet, etc.

Can't make the exact shift time but still want to come? Have other questions? Contact volunteers@dnaz.org with any questions or concerns.

Thank you for being a Donate Life / Done Vida AZ Volunteer! 

Paradise Valley Unified School District is hosting its 2nd Annual 5K and Employee Wellness Fair, and we’ll be there to connect with attendees and invite them to register as organ and tissue donors! This expo-style event welcomes employees and their families as they visit booths, explore local resources, and pick up a goodie bag upon arrival.

If you’re interested in volunteering, email me and I’ll share the full event details and registration form.

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 31, from 8–11 a.m.

VENDOR SETUP: 7:30–8 a.m.

WHERE: Horizon High School

ADDRESS: 5601 E. Greenway Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254

LOCATION: Outdoors

Last year’s fair drew nearly 700 attendees—including employees, spouses, and family members. With an average age of 42, a 70/30 female-to-male breakdown, and more than 75% with children at home, this is a great opportunity to reach a wide and engaged audience.

Once you’re registered, you’ll receive an event sheet at least three days prior with details on what to wear, where to meet, and more.

Are you able to pick up promotional materials the week before the event? Could you drop them off with DNA staff afterward? These logistical details keep volunteer events running smoothly—and your support truly makes a difference!

Can’t make the exact shift time or have questions? Contact us anytime at volunteers@dnaz.org.

Thank you for being a Donate Life / Done Vida AZ volunteer!

Lost Dutchman Days continues to be "the fun place to be for all ages." The annual event has 3 days of Professional Rodeo action, a carnival that features 30+ rides, and carnival attractions. The parade is always a favorite and attracts thousands of spectators from around the valley.

Thrown into all this action is a full entertainment schedule for our spectators with a stage of free quality entertainment which provides continuous daily music from local bands. What would any event be without plenty of food and vendor booths to browse and drool over, they will have plenty, with over 100 set up to keep you busy.

We will have one of those vendor booths to register donors and inform the public about donation! Sign up now to join us. 

The Foundation for Blind Children serves the blind and visually impaired of all ages, from birth to currently 102 years old. As the only agency of its kind in Arizona, the Foundation for Blind Children is an essential resource to families and children with blindness or low vision.

The Foundation for Blind Children will host a a timed 5K and a relaxed 1-mile walk held in Scottsdale in the morning of Saturday, Feb. 28 which will help fund their comprehensive programs.

We will definitely be there to support with a registration table. If you would like to volunteer at our table, please register now! If you'd also like to be a part of the race - that's great too! You can register to run or walk here. 

Supporting Local and Celebrating Community! — Valleypalooza 2026

The North Phoenix community is coming together for Valleypalooza—a family-friendly event celebrating local art, food, wellness, and small businesses! Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at Paradise Valley Community College, 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85032.

This vibrant outdoor event will feature artisans, local authors, delicious food vendors, health and wellness resources, and community organizations—all showcasing what makes our Valley shine. Over 1,000 attendees are expected to stop by to enjoy live entertainment, shop local, and connect with their neighbors.

We’ll be there to share the life-saving message of organ and tissue donation, invite attendees to register as donors, and celebrate the generosity of our donor and transplant community!

Once you’re registered as a volunteer for Valleypalooza, you’ll receive an event sheet at least three days before with all the details—what to wear, where to meet, and more.

EVENT TIME: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Can you help? Are you able to pick up promotional materials the week before the event? Could you return materials or displays to DNA staff after the fair?

These behind-the-scenes details help make our community outreach possible—and your support makes a big difference!

If you’re interested in volunteering or have questions about shift times or logistics, contact us at volunteers@dnaz.org.

Thank you for helping us share the Donate Life / Done Vida AZ mission with our community!

Join us for the Tumamoc 10x Challenge on March 14th, 2026! This unique endurance event invites participants to conquer the legendary Tumamoc Hill, once, twice, or even ten times in a single day, a test of both physical and mental resilience.
The Tumamoc 10x Challenge is an opportunity to push boundaries and stand with us in support of those on the journey to recovery and health. It is hosted by Gratitude and Grace, a foundation co-founded by some of our very own Donate Life Arizona volunteers, Kelly and Jaime Thrush, to help those undergoing transplant and struggling with addiction. 

We will have a table to register both those participating in the challenge and others just visiting the park as organ and tissue donors! Sign up now on Galaxy to help us at the table.

Want to take on the challenge yourself? Awesome! A sign up sheet will be posted here soon. Volunteers are welcome to sign up for both; we expect to have enough help that day that volunteers can both work the table and participate in the challenge. 

The Tucson Festival of Books arrives in March when the sun is beaming and desert wildflowers are blooming. This year they are back on the UA Mall on March 14 & 15.

Much of the activity -- book panels and special events where literacy lovers can come together, meet their favorite authors, and discover new bookish companies and resources -- takes place on the pedestrian-friendly, open-air University of Arizona Mall. Festival admission is free. 

We will be there handing out our own book - Recipes of Remembrance. This cookbook is filled with recipes submitted from donor families to honor their loved ones and their gifts. Of course, we'll also be sharing donation information and registering donors at the table as well! All volunteers will receive a Recipes of Remembrance book to take home. 

Join us for the March Volunteer Meeting in Tempe and online on Thursday, March 19, at 6 p.m.

Agenda to be added closer to the meeting.

Volunteers attending in person are welcome to arrive at 5:30 p.m. to enjoy food and connect with fellow volunteers.

All attendees (whether in person or online) will participate in the presentation from 6 to 7 p.m.

If you're attending in person, please sign up on Galaxy.

If you're attending online, please only sign up for the virtual webinar (link to be added at least one month before the meeting).

Glendale Community College is hosting a health fair for students, staff and community members on Tuesday, April 7 from 1-4 p.m. 

We’ll be there to invite attendees to register as organ and tissue donors!

Once you register for the event, you’ll receive an event sheet at least 3 days prior with all the details on what to wear, where to meet, and more.

Are you able to pick up promotional materials the week before the event? Could you drop them off with DNA staff after the event? These logistical details make volunteer events possible—and your help makes a big difference!

If you can assist, let us know at volunteers@dnaz.org.

Can’t make the exact shift time? Have questions? Contact us at volunteers@dnaz.org. Thank you for being a Donate Life / Done Vida AZ Volunteer! 

Join us for the May Volunteer Meeting in Tucson and online on Thursday, May 21, at 6 p.m.

Agenda to be added closer to the meeting.

Volunteers attending in person are welcome to arrive at 5:30 p.m. to enjoy food and connect with fellow volunteers.

All attendees (whether in person or online) will participate in the presentation from 6 to 7 p.m.

If you're attending in person, please sign up on Galaxy.

If you're attending online, please only sign up for the virtual webinar (link to be added at least one month before the meeting).

Join us for the September Volunteer Meeting in Tucson and online on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m.

Agenda to be added closer to the meeting.

Volunteers attending in person are welcome to arrive at 5:30 p.m. to enjoy food and connect with fellow volunteers.

All attendees (whether in person or online) will participate in the presentation from 6 to 7 p.m.

If you're attending in person, please sign up on Galaxy.

If you're attending online, please only sign up for the virtual webinar (link to be added at least one month before the meeting).

Join us for the November Volunteer Meeting online on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m.

Agenda to be added closer to the meeting.

Please sign up for the virtual webinar to receive a link via email to join the meeting (registration link to be added at least one month before the meeting).