Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition

06/16/2026

Ten Reasons to Volunteer for VVCC #️⃣🔟: Pay it forward!
Are you newly retired? New to the Verde Valley? Looking for something meaningful to do?
Over VVCC’s 30-year existence some of the volunteers have become neighbors, themselves. When one is healthy and strong it is hard to imagine that at some time you might need the services VVCC provides. But as we age, sight and hearing begin to fail, and illness takes its toll.
Mary Lajala began volunteering for VVCC in Nov. 1999. At the time the offices were still in the basement of a church. Mary answered the phone and connected requests with drivers. “There were times that those of us in the office would say, ‘ that will be us someday’,” Mary says. Someday has arrived and Mary, although in good health is now a client.

06/10/2026

Alert!!!
Support Group meeting place has changed!

06/10/2026

Ten reasons to volunteer for VVCC Reason #️⃣9️⃣: Pay it back!
Verde Valley Caregivers volunteer, Ray Harris, has a passion for helping others. He recalls that as one of 6 children in a poor family in Massachusetts they were very grateful for the help they received from others. That early experience has instilled in him a desire to help others.
“Giving back is important. Those people [the neighbors] have done so much for us, for our country,” Ray says.
❤️

06/03/2026

Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition Annual Gala is coming Thursday, October 8, 5 - 8 pm.
Last year's Gala was sold out -- you don't want to miss it this year!

05/28/2026

Ten reasons to volunteer for VVCC #️⃣8️⃣: Flexibility!
Volunteers are not tied to any required schedule or service to provide. Volunteer drivers choose when and where they prefer to drive. Hank, for example, likes the long haul. He loves conversing with the neighbors he serves and listening to their stories. Shannon, on the other hand, prefers to drive only in her own community. The drivers specify which days and times they will be available.
But volunteers don't even have to drive because there are many other services they can provide: friendly calls and visits, home maintenance help, temporary pet care, respite for family caregivers and more.
If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity that fits your schedule, check out what VVCC has to offer.

05/26/2026

🌽Social Outing goes to Tuzigoot National Monument . Before the temps get too high, participants visited the pueblo where Sinagua people lived about 10,000 years ago. The group enjoyed a guided tour on the accessible trail to view the ruins. They spent time in the museum viewing pottery and other artifacts found at the site.

05/20/2026

Ten reasons to volunteer for VVCC #️⃣7️⃣ It keeps you feeling younger!
Most VVCC volunteers are retired from their primary careers. Dr. Bob retired from pediatrics when he was 85 and now drives those who cannot drive to their medical appointments. Just saying, "I have to go to work now," makes a person feel younger.

05/13/2026

🌶️ Neighbors and volunteers enjoy lunch at El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano, ¡qué delicia!🌶️

05/13/2026

VVCC neighbors (clients) and volunteers enjoy a social outing at Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village on a beautiful spring day!

05/12/2026

✍️ Reminder! The Art of Aging Group meets the Second Thursday each month at Sedona Community Library Sedona!

🖌️ We are happy to report that this group is growing in size. There are still a few spots available, however. Each session addresses a topic that is often of concern as we age as well as an artistic exercise. For more information call 928-204-1238 X8108.