Phone Friend
is a free, bilingual “warm line” that children
ages 5-18 may call to get homework help, play a game or 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, The East Valley Tribune and Clothes Helping Kids.
Call Phone Friend Today
Phone Friend is available Monday through Friday, 1:00 PM to
6:30 PM.
602-253-9099 (Maricopa County)
800-308-2000 (Toll Free)
480-736-2627 (TTY)
Dial up a smile!
Home Alone Safety and Internet Safety Trainings
This preventative safety component to the program is offered
in Maricopa County schools at no cost. 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.
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.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Phone Friend Volunteer Opportunities
Phone Friend volunteers are an important part of the success
of Phone Friend. Volunteers answer calls from one of nine phone
lines, 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 an eight–ten hour 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
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Must have
experience working with school age children |
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Have three acceptable character references
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Be at least 15 years of age |
Advantages of Volunteering at Phone Friend
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Flexibility—schedule
your own days and time |
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Serve as a role model |
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Make a difference in the lives of
children with every phone call that you answer |
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Go home everyday feeling like you
have accomplished something with positive, long term effects |
Court ordered volunteers are individuals who are mandated by
a city or county court to provide community service to an agency.
Court ordered volunteers help with the assembling of outreach
packets, the bundling of promotional items and assisting with
program mailings.
Court Ordered Volunteer Requirements
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Be at least
15 years of age |
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Provide documentation from the court |
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Have met the requirements set by
the agency |
Register for an orientation today…and begin to make
a difference.
Visit the Phone Friend Program website at www.phonefriendaz.org.
For more information about Phone Friend, please
contact:
480-829-0500 x 104
800-535-4599 x 104
Fax: 480-829-9283
Email: mjimro@asccaz.org
Association for Supportive Child Care
3910 S. Rural Rd., Suite E • Tempe, AZ 85282
480-829-0500 • 1-800-535-4599 (Toll Free)
480-820-7288 (Main fax)
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