GIVE of Talent

1. Girls on the Run of Maricopa County: Fulfill your New Year’s resolution to get in shape, and boost the self-esteem of young girls as a running coach. Coaches lead 15 girls in practice twice a week at a local elementary school. Apply now for the February to May season. Want to help but don’t have the time? Mark your calendar to be a running buddy for a girl at May’s Girls on the Run 5K race. 602.795.6572, www.gotrmc.org.

2. Fresh Start Help a local woman find a job by volunteering for the Fresh Start career center in Downtown Phoenix. Share your expertise in resume writing and interview techniques with Fresh Start’s 2,500 monthly visitors. 602.261.7148, www.wehelpwomen.com.

3. Save the Family For 20 years, this Mesa-based agency serving the Valley has been dedicated to helping homeless families transition to self-sufficiency. There are many ways to volunteer, for instance, teaching struggling women how to do their hair and makeup, or throwing a baby shower for an expectant mother. 480.898.0228, www.savethefamily.org.

4. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art Want to nurture your artsy side? Become a volunteer docent at SMoCA. After thorough training, docents at SMoCA conduct tours of art exhibitions and the sculpture gardens. 480.874.4641, www.smoca.org.

5. Junior Achievement BizTown In this mock city, fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders learn about economic responsibility by running a bank, a restaurant or a store. Sign up as an on-call “business consultant” for schools that need extra help during their day at BizTown. 480.377.8500, www.jaaz.org.