Tucson, Arizona, is located in the Sonoran Desert and boasts an average of 284 sunny days a year. It offers a small city experience nestled between four mountain ranges. Tucson is 60 miles north of the international border with Mexico. The shared border and history have created a rich bicultural and bilingual community. Volunteer opportunities in this part of Arizona are plentiful and often include service-learning initiatives for those just finishing college to those looking for something after retirement.
Highlights of living in Tucson:
- Scenic & sunny
- Small city with tons of local restaurants and shops
- Home to University of Arizona
- Lots of hiking opportunities (Mt Lemmon, Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon)
- AmeriCorps Team:
- Number of members: 92
- Number of partner service sites: 32
More information on life in Tucson:
- https://www.visittucson.org/
- http://tucson.com/
- Population of Tucson Metro Area: 980,263
- Individual Poverty Rate: 25.3
- Child Poverty Rate: 34.9
