Phone Friend

Phone Friend is a free, bilingual "warm line" for children ages 5-18 to call for homework help, play a game, hear a story, or just talk to someone during after school hours. Phone Friend helps children build self-confidence and problem-solving skills and encourages activities that promote self-sufficiency within parents' boundaries.

Phone Friend is funded by Valley of the Sun United Way, Arizona Republic Charities, Albertson's Community Partners, Glendale From the Heart, Governor's Office for Children, Youth and Families, City of Chandler, Cox Charities, City of Tempe SACA Fund, and Channel 12 Who Cares.

Home Alone and Internet Safety Trainings

This prevention component of the program is offered to Maricopa County schools at no charge. The classroom safety trainings help K-6th grade students practice how to keep themselves safe in potentially dangerous situations. Children learn safety tips, participate in a problem-solving game and practice staying safe through active role-plays of various safety scenarios, including Internet safety. All participants receive Phone Friend materials with the Phone Friend "warm line" number. If you are interested in having a Home Alone Safety or Internet Safety presentation at your school or facility, please contact us today.

Phone Friend Volunteer Opportunities

Phone Friend volunteers are an important part of Phone Friend. Volunteers answer calls Monday-Friday between the hours of 1:00 PM-6:30 PM at the call center in Tempe. Phone Friend provides a free orientation and training for all volunteers. After the completion of the training, Phone Friend requires that volunteers dedicate a minimum of twenty hours to the program.

Phone Friend Volunteer Requirements

• Must have experience working with school age children


• Have three acceptable character references


• Be at least 15 years of age

Advantages of Volunteering at Phone Friend

• Flexibility - schedule your own days and time


• Serve as a role model


• Make a difference in the lives of children with every phone call you answer


• Go home every day feeling like you have accomplished something with positive, long-term effects

Contact the Phone Friend Program

For more information regarding the Phone Friend Program, please contact:

480-829-0500 x 2104 (Maricopa County)

800-535-4599 x 2104 (Toll Free)

FAX: 480-820-7288

Email: mjimro@asccaz.org