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If you're looking for a specific type of organization to work with for service hours, something specific that interests you for example, then check out this list of approved organizations throughout the county. These organizations regularly have events taking place that require volunteers and offer service hours. You'll also find phone numbers, as well as website and email addresses on this page. |
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To view the service hour guidlines and explanations of the different tiers |
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ORGANIZATIONS THAT OFFER SERVICE HOURS THROUGHOUT BROWARD
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ABANDONED PET RESCUE
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ABANDONED PET RESCUE
1137 North East 9th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
(954)728-9010
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To Rescue and foster abandoned pets.
Volunteer Needs: All aspects of animal care- cleaning, walking, feeding & grooming. |
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CATS EXCLUSIVE
6350 West Atlantic Boulevard
Margate, Florida 33063
(954) 975-8349
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide a no-kill shelter & low-cost spay/neuter program for homeless cats
Volunteer needs: Shelter and fundraising help
Minimum age: 16-years old |
DR. PAUL'S PET CARE CENTER DOG PARK |
DR. PAUL'S PET CARE CENTER DOG PARK
7460 Wiles Road
Coral Springs, Florida 33067
(954) 752-1879
www.toppetcare.com
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: Upkeep of the dog park
Volunteer Needs: Beautify and help clean the dog park and light clerical support
Minimum age: 16-years old |
FELINE FRIENDS, INC. |
FELINE FRIENDS, INC.
8346 Huntsman Place
Boca Raton, Florida 33433
(561) 416-7387
www.felinefriendsfl.com
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To rescue and rehabilitate abandoned or abused cats and kittens. We prepare them for adoption into properly screened homes
Volunteer Needs: Are you one of those strange people who find cleaning to be relaxing? If so, Feline Friends needs your help. We clean our shelter every morning
Minimum Age: 18-years old with transportation |
HUMANE SOCIETY OF BROWARD COUNTY |
HUMANE SOCIETY OF BROWARD COUNTY
2070 Griffin Road
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
(954) 266-6822
www.humanebroward.com
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide shelter, aid, and responsible adoptions to animals entrusted to our care and educate the community about respect and kindness to all animals
Volunteer needs: Animal care, feeding and cleaning either the cats or the dogs. May have a waiting list, which can be up to 6 months long
Minimum Age: 14-years old |
NATIONAL SAVE THE SEA TURTLE FOUNDATION |
NATIONAL SAVE THE SEA TURTLE FOUNDATION
4419 West Tradewinds
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
(954) 351-9333
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To educate the children of Broward County on all aspects of marine environment
Volunteer needs: Volunteers are needed to assist with festivals, beach and reef clean-ups
Minimum age: 10-years old |
SUN STATES ANIMAL BLOOD BANK |
SUN STATES ANIMAL BLOOD BANK
2927 North East 6th Avenue
Wilton Manors, Florida 33334
www.ssabb.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: We collect blood from volunteer donor dogs, type and test for process into components. We also provide pet first aid classes through Broward County parks and recreation
Volunteer Needs: Volunteers are required to train during our events, first as an observer, and then formal training for position needs to fill |
THE PET PROJECT |
THE PET PROJECT
1164 East Oakland Park Boulevard, Suite 301
Oakland Park, Florida 33334
(954)568-5678
www.petprojectforpets.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To keep the bond between people living with a terminal disease and their companion animals by providing pet food and vaccinations
Volunteer needs: Office work, event staffing and food bank organizing
Minimum age: 15-years old |
WILDLIFE CARE CENTER |
WILDLIFE CARE CENTER
3200 South West 4th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315
(954)343-0758
www.wildcare.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: Rescue, rehabilitation and release of Florida's placement of certain domestic animals
Volunteer needs: All aspects of taking care of animals, cleaning, walking, feeding, and grooming
Minimum age: 14-years old |
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LEAGUE FOR THE HARD OF HEARING
2800 West Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 306
Oakland Park, Florida 33311
(954)731-7200
www.lhh.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To improve the quality of life for infants, children, and adults with all degrees of hearing loss
Volunteer Needs: Clerical, front desk and children's programs
Minimum age: 16-years old |
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LEARNING CENTER FOR THE VISION IMPAIRED SENIORS
9606 North West 26th Street
Sunrise, Florida 33322
(954)742-3214
www.lcvis.com
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide continuing education by informing and educating legally blind seniors/adults about programs and services available in their community via lectures and group discussions
Volunteer Needs: Special events and program assistants, activities and general assistants needed weekly 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. on Thursday
Minimum age: 18-years old |
LIGHTHOUSE OF BROWARD
COUNTY |
LIGHTHOUSE OF BROWARD COUNTY
650 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311
(954)463-4217
www.lhob.org
Contact:Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To promote the independence and productivity and enhance the quality of life of people who are blind or visually impaired
Volunteer Needs: After school program Monday- Friday 2:30-5:30 p.m. Summer camp (6 weeks), Christmas and Spring Break mini camp
Minimum Age: 14-years old |
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ART & CULTURE CENTER OF HOLLYWOOD
1650 Harrison Street
Hollywood, Florida 33020
(954)921-3274
www.artandculturecenter.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To create opportunities for all people to experience the visual and performing arts
Volunteer Needs: Data entry. clerical, mass mailings (stamping, sorting, etc.) Hanging/Removing exhibition artwork throughout the facility, exhibit opening assistance and custodial work
Minimum age: 17-years old |
ARTSERVE, INC. |
ARTSERVE, INC.
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33305
(954)462-8190
www.artserve.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To be South Florida's premier provider of programs, resources, training and facilities for the arts community
Volunteer Needs: Clerical support and project support
Minimum age: 16-years old |
ASHANTI CULTURAL ARTS, INC. |
ASHANTI CULTURAL ARTS, INC.
P.O. Box 491856
Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33349
(954)979-0200
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide cultural programming to diverse communities through the arts
Volunteer Needs: Design a web page, answer telephones, data entry, help at shows behind the stage, distribute literature and mailing
Minimum age: 14-years old |
BONNET HOUSE |
BONNET HOUSE
900 North Birch Road
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
(954)563-5393
www.bonnethouse.com
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To document, preserve, and interpret the winter estate of Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett to reflect their lifestyle, interests and highly personal aesthetic sense
Volunteer Needs: Data entry, gardening, help with tours, weekend back up guides
Minimum age: 13-years old |
BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS |
BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
201 South West 5th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
(954)468-2684
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To make available to the community the highest quality and most diversified artistic offerings in the area
Volunteer Needs: Ushering (requires one season commitment and purchase of uniform), mailings, computer data entry and distributing brochures at SunTrust Jazz Brunch Sunday Festival
Minimum age: 14-years old |
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CORAL SPRINGS MUSEUM OF ART
2855 Coral Springs Drive
Coral Springs, Florida 33065
(954)340-5000
www.csmart.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: Art museum, exhibitions, art classes, yoga, workshops, gallery walks, field trip and tours
Volunteer Needs: Art class assistants and museum docents
Minimum age: 16-years old |
CURTAIN CALL PLAYHOUSE |
CURTAIN CALL PLAYHOUSE
2500 South East 3rd Street
Pompano Beach, Florida 33062
(954)784-0768
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide cultural, educational and entertaining events through the medium of live theatre, while striving to preserve the highest professional standards. To develop and offer educational programs for children in the cultural medium of live theatre. To develop and maintain community outreach efforts for the under-served segment of our community.
Volunteer Needs: Clerical assistants, painting, set up, construction artistic skills, sewing artistic ability, back stage crew, props and sounds
Minimum age: 16-years old |
FORT LAUDERDALE CHILDREN'S THEATER |
FORT LAUDERDALE CHILDREN'S THEATER
640 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311
(954) 763-6882
www.flct.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To balance quality theatre for youth by youth with theatre as an educational tool to nurture personal growth
Volunteer Needs: Ushers, scenery makers (painters, carpenters) 5:00-9:00 P.M., answering phones, distribute flyers/posters and concessionaires
Minimum age: 14-years old |
FORT LAUDERDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY |
FORT LAUDERDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
219 South West 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
(954)463-4431
www.oldfortlauderdale.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To collect, preserve and interpret the history of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County.
Volunteer Needs: Museum guides, research assistants, special events, education assistants, artifact and documents assistants, and administrative assistants
Minimum age: 16-years old |
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INSIDE OUT THEATRE COMPANY
P.O. Box 267355
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33326
(954) 385-3060
www.insideouttheatre.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: Building character through the performing arts.
Volunteer Needs: Ushers, box office help, backstage and fundraising help.
Minimum age: 15-years old |
MOSIAC THEATRE |
MOSIAC THEATRE
12200 West Broward Boulevard
Plantation, Florida 33325
(954)577-8243
www.mosaictheatre.com
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: Passionate, innovative, stagers of contemporary classic and original work.
Volunteer Needs: Office/Clerical assistance, ushers, production volunteer.
Minimum Age: 18-years old |
MUSEUM OF ART FORT LAUDERDALE |
MUSEUM OF ART FORT LAUDERDALE
1 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
www.moafl.org
(954)525-5500 Ext. 243
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To make the museum an inclusive community and cultural resource that inspires, stimulates and enlightens an increasingly broad audience through interactive encounters with works of art.
Volunteer Needs: Seasonal hands-on children's activities assistant and special events greeters.
Minimum age: 15-years old |
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE |
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE
401 South West 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
(954)713-0921
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: A museum that offers one floor of animals and one floor of science exhibits and two rides plus an IMAX movie, visitors of all ages have a fun experience here!
Volunteer Needs: Exhibit explainers, greeter and ticket takers, data entry, gift shop, graphics, marketing assistant, IMAX usher, life science and administrative assistant.
Minimum age: 15-years old |
MY JEWISH DISCOVERY PLACE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM |
MY JEWISH DISCOVERY PLACE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
6501 W. Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33313
(954)792-6700 Ext. 342
www.sorefjcc.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide hands-on, interactive opportunities with creativity, play and learning for children and families that explore Jewish culture and universal values.
Volunteer Needs: Call for openings.
Minimum Age: 14-years old |
OLD DILLARD MUSEUM |
OLD DILLARD MUSEUM
1009 North West 4th Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311
(754)322-8828
www.broward.k12.fl.us/olddillardmuseum
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To maintain historical integrity and heritage of the Old Dillard community. Create and implement educational programs that emphasize the artistic, cultural and historical legacy of people of African descent.
Volunteer Needs: Six docents are needed from 10:00- 1:00 p.m., two clerks for clerical work and six exhibitors (as needed)
Minimum age: 16-years old |
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STRANAHAN HOUSE
335 South East 6th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
(954) 524-4736
www.stranahanhouse.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To preserve, interpret and promote the Stranahan House as a museum and historic site through educational programs and tours.
Volunteer Needs: Sales person, cashier in gift shop, weekend Saturday 10:00-1:00 P.M. and 1:00-4:00 P.M., Sunday 1:00-4:00 P.M.
Minimum age: 16-years old |
SYMPHONY GUILD OF SOUTH FLORIDA |
SYMPHONY GUILD OF SOUTH FLORIDA
P.O. Box 7300
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33338
(954)565-1821
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To present high quality concerts to the public and to strengthen cultural ties between the people of all nations.
Volunteer Needs: Help with mailings and calls with reminders of social events.
Minimum Age: 13-years old |
TAMARAC THEATER PERFORMING ARTS |
TAMARAC THEATER PERFORMING ARTS
8761 Holly Court
Tamarac, Florida 33321
(954) 721-9411
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide entertaining, thought-provoking outstanding productions to the community of all ages.
Volunteer Needs: Backstage dresser, lighting technicians, stage managers, set construction and design.
Minimum age: 13-years old |
WINTERFEST, INC. |
WINTERFEST, INC.
512 North East 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
(954)767-0686
www.winterfestparade.com
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To create cultural wholesome family entertainment.
Volunteer needs: Event setup/break down, soda sales, greeting, children's area and office help.
Minimum age: 15-years old |
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YOUNG AT ART CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
11584 West State Road 84
Davie, Florida 33325
(954) 424-0085 Ext. 14
www.youngatartmuseum.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide hands-on cultural, educational and arts experiences for youth that awaken their creativity in a fun and exciting environment.
Volunteer Needs: Assist with after school art classes, early release days, winter, spring, and summer art camps, one-day fun-days (school days off), outreach, special events and birthday parties.
Minimum age: 14-years old |
BRIGHT HORIZONS EXCEPTIONAL SCHOOL
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BRIGHT HORIZONS EXCEPTIONAL SCHOOL
2151 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Suite 210
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442
(954)421-5077
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To enhance the quality of life for all students and provide them with a personalized learning experience.
Volunteer Needs: Teacher's aides.
Minimum age: 16-years old |
CARVER RANCHES DAY CARE CENTER |
CARVER RANCHES DAY CARE CENTER
4033 South West 22nd Street
Hollywood, Florida 33023
(954)963-1063
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To serve as a resource center for young children to develop a positive self-image and to foster joy of learning.
Volunteer Needs: Assistants for infants, toddlers, three, four and five year olds and after school care.
Minimum age: 15-years old |
JACK AND JILL CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. |
JACK AND JILL CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.
1315 West Broward Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
(954)463-8772
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To break the cycle of poverty for children of low-income working families through family oriented childcare services, intervention and support.
Volunteer needs: Interact with children, sort donations, read to children and fundraising events help.
Minimum age: 13-years old |
MEADOWBROOK
ACADEMY OF
FORT LAUDERDALE |
MEADOWBROOK ACADEMY OF FORT LAUDERDALE
4440 South West 21st Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311
(954)583-3990
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide quality childcare in a safe and healthy environment.
Volunteer Needs: Painters, storytellers, dance and swim instructors, childcare workers and handymen.
Minimum age: 16-years old. |
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NORTHEAST FOCAL POINT INTERGENERATIONAL CHILDCARE CENTER
227 North West 2nd Street
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441
(954)480-4447
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
227 North West 2nd Street
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441
(954)480-4447
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To prepare preschoolers for kindergarten while in a safe, loving, learning environment.
Volunteer Needs: Assist teachers with art, curriculum, children and maintenance.
Minimum age: 14-years old |
PETER PAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER |
PETER PAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
410 North West 14th Street
Pompano Beach, Florida 33060
(954) 943-4774
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To assist teachers with children from six weeks through twelve years of age. Also assist with outdoor recreational activities, indoor activities and special events.
Volunteer Needs: Openings are available from 6:00am-6:30 pm Monday through Friday and 9:00 am- 12:00 pm on Saturday.
Minimum age: 16-years old. |
WASHINGTON PARK CHILD CARE CENTER |
WASHINGTON PARK CHILD CARE CENTER
5731 Pembroke Road
Hollywood, Florida 33023
(954)987-8747
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide quality childcare services for members of the community, especially single mothers working or in training.
Volunteer Needs: Arts and craft assistants, childcare feeding program, special event assistants, and story readers.
Minimum age: 14-years old |
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
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AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
6430 North West 5th Way
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
(954)772-8100
www.americanheart.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
Volunteer Needs: Data entry, filing and stocking.
Minimum age: 16-years old |
AMERICAN ORT |
AMERICAN ORT
3363 Sheridan Street, Suite 210
Hollywood, Florida 33021
(954)961-4005
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide vocational and technical training in sixty countries around the world.
Volunteer Needs: Work one-on-one with children to do art projects (under the direction of local artists).
Minimum Age: 16-years old |
BROWARD EDUCATION FOUNDATION |
BROWARD EDUCATION FOUNDATION
600 South East 3rd Avenue, 1st Floor
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
(754)321-2030
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide resources for students, and other employees to achieve educational success.
Volunteer needs: Filing, tech-work, data entry, general clerical help and retail store duties (stocking and restocking shelves.)
Minimum age: 16-years old |
CITY OF WILTON
MANORS BASH
PROGRAM |
CITY OF WILTON MANORS BASH (BEST AFTER SCHOOL HOURS) PROGRAM
524 North East 21st Court
Wilton Manors, Florida 33305
(954)390-2130
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide children with a positive outlook on life and its endless possibilities.
Volunteer Needs: Assist with homework, arts and crafts, trips and social skills
Minimum age: 15-years old |
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF BROWARD COUNTY, INC. |
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF BROWARD COUNTY, INC.
4861 North Dixie Highway, Suite 200-D
Oakland Park, Florida 33334
(954)771-8844
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To champion the connection of needed community resources with schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in school, and prepare for life.
Volunteer Needs: Tutors for students at schools located in the 33311 zip code.
Minimum age: 17-years old |
DANIA ELEMENTARY |
DANIA ELEMENTARY
300 South East 2nd Avenue
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
(754)323-5350
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To prepare students to achieve at their highest potential, using creativity and technology in a safe and secure environment.
Volunteer needs: Mentors, tutors, listeners, peace walkers, art lovers, arts and craft helpers, dancers, readers, garden builders, construction helpers and donors.
Minimum age: 18-years old |
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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
2335 East Atlantic Boulevard, Suite 200
Pompano Beach, Florida, 33062
(954)788-8422 Ext. 171
www.jasouthflorida.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To ensure that every child in America has a fundamental understanding of the free enterprise system.
Volunteer Needs: Office help, special events assistance, classroom volunteers.
Minimum age: 14-years old |
PSYCHO-
THERAPEUTIC
SERVICES THOMPSON
YOUTH ACADEMY |
PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC SERVICES THOMPSON YOUTH ACADEMY
1150 Hibiscus Drive
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33025
(954)967-6303
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To reduce juvenile crime.
Volunteer Needs: Office duties, juvenile contact, background screening required.
Minimum age: 21-years old |
TEEN CONNECT, INC. |
TEEN CONNECT, INC.
515 Holiday Drive
Hallandale, Florida 33009
(954)456-7779
www.teenconnectinc.com
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To pair teens with senior citizens to converse by telephone on a weekly basis sharing life experiences. This alone is a winning program, allows two generations an opportunity to better understand each other by developing new friendships.
Volunteer Needs: Grant writer, solicitations for contributions, typists, receptionists, statistician, web designer, public relations, presenter and printers.
Minimum age: 13-years old |
WILLIE MARIE SPIDELL COMMUNITY DEVELOPEMENT,
INC. |
WILLIE MARIE SPIDELL COMMUNITY DEVELOPEMENT, INC.
P.O. Box 8704
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33310
(954)486-5494
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To operate as an outreach advocacy program for youth at risk, providing after-school tutorials counseling, job training and placement and other supportive services.
Volunteer Needs: To assist high risk children with problems in academic areas: homework, literacy, and preparation for the FCAT test.
Minimum age: 12-years old |
ANNE KOLB NATURE CENTER
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ANNE KOLB NATURE CENTER
751 Sheridan Street
Hollywood, Florida 33019
(954)926-2410
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To develop a meaningful and productive experience for the volunteer while successfully matching the needs of the facility/community to volunteer resources.
Volunteer Needs: Exhibit hall attendants, workday volunteers, introductory interview and application process required.
Minimum age: 13 years old |
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BROWARD COUNTY ADOPT A STREET
1 North University Drive, Suite 400-B
Plantation, Florida 33324
(954)765-4222
www.broward.org/oiwm
Contact: Volunteer coordinator
Mission: To remove litter from selected streets in participating cities.
Volunteer Needs: All groups must have a group leader to coordinate the clean ups. Groups agree to clean streets at least four times a year for two years.
Minimum age: 12-years old |
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BROWARD COUNTY DEPT. OF PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
218 South West 1st Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
(954)519-1421
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Needs: Clerical support services, computer assistants and event clean up.
Minimum age: 16-years old |
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BROWARD COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION DIVISION
950 North West 38th Street
Oakland Park, Florida 33309
(954)357-8189
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide exceptional services and facilities essential to the quality of life in Broward County while preserving our nature area.
Volunteer Needs: After school program assistants, animal care assistant, special events, lifeguard assistants at the aquatic facilities, nature areas and clerical assistance.
Minimum age: 13-years old |
BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES/ REPLANT BROWARD |
BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES/ REPLANT BROWARD
115 South Andrews Avenue #112
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
(954)854-2398
www.broward.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide tree give-away's throughout the county while providing education on tree care and maintenance.
Volunteer Needs: To carry trees to residents vehicles, to help register people, to assist in education and to plant trees for elderly residents.
Minimum age: 14-years old |
BROWARD SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
BROWARD SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
6191 Orange Drive. Room 6183Q
Davie, Florida 33314
(954)584-1306
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To help restore South Florida's Ecosystem.
Volunteer Needs: Exotic plant removal and gardening volunteers. Friendly, hard-working, dedicated, responsible people willing to learn new things.
Minimum age: 14-years old |
FERN FOREST NATURE CENTER |
FERN FOREST NATURE CENTER
201 Lyons Road South
Coconut Creek, Florida 33063
(954)970-0150
Mission: To provide exceptional services and facilities essential to the quality of life in Broward County while preserving our natural area.
Volunteer Needs: Exotic plant removal, environmental educator, trail interpreter, greenhouse assistant and park maintenance.
Minimum age: 13-years old |
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FLAMINGO GARDENS
3750 South Flamingo Road
Davie, Florida 33330
(954)473-2955
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To encourage environmental awareness and increase knowledge of history, horticulture and native birds and animals.
Volunteer Needs: Special events, historic way home guides, horticulture, retail assistants, general office and computer work.
Minimum age: 16-years old |
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IGFA INT'L GAME & FISHING ASSOCIATION
300 Gulf Stream Way
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
www.igfa.org
(954)924-4340
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To encourage the study of game fishing for the sake of pleasure, information, or benefit it may provide, to keep the sport of game fishing ethical and to make its rules acceptable to the majority of anglers; to encourage this sport both as a recreation and as a potential source of scientific data, and to keep an attested and up-to-date chart of world record catches.
Volunteer Needs: Administrative assistant, fishing activities, gallery guide/greeter and library aide.
Minimum age: 14-years old |
NATIONAL SAVE THE SEA TURTLE FOUNDATION |
NATIONAL SAVE THE SEA TURTLE FOUNDATION
4419 West Tradewinds Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
(954)351-9333
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: Education, protection and awareness of sea turtles.
Volunteer Needs: Office work and beach clean up.
Minimum Age: No minimum age required |
NATIONAL WEEK OF THE OCEAN, INC. |
NATIONAL WEEK OF THE OCEAN, INC.
P.O. Box 179
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33302
(954)462-5573
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To preserve the ocean for future generations.
Volunteer Needs: Booth assistants, clerical assistant, database management, fundraising, and special events help.
Minimum age: 13-years old |
RIVERWALK FORT LAUDERDALE TRUST |
RIVERWALK FORT LAUDERDALE TRUST
300 South West 2nd Street, Suite 6
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
(954)468-1541
www.goriverwalk.com
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To be a catalyst in building and nurturing Riverwalk as a vibrant community connected by the New River.
Volunteer Needs: Mailings/distribution, data entry, resident welcome packages, filing & general office, event planning, on-site assistance, sponsorship solicitation and computer design and graphics.
Minimum age: 16-years old |
SAWGRASS NATURE CENTER & WILDLIFE HOSPITAL |
SAWGRASS NATURE CENTER & WILDLIFE HOSPITAL
3916 North West 73rd Avenue
Coral Springs, Florida 33065
www.sawgrassnaturecenter.org
(954)752-7732
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To educate the public about our environment and the many species it contains and to provide care for sick, injured or orphaned wildlife.
Volunteer Needs: To assist with gardening, cage construction, education programs, office work, special events and animal-related activities.
Minimum age: 16-years old |
THE KIDS ECOLOGY CORPS |
THE KIDS ECOLOGY CORPS
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard # 106
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
www.kidsecologycorps.org
(954)524-0366
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To inspire young people to make environmental action part of their every-day life and generate a critical mass of people to make environmental harmony a reality.
Volunteer Needs: Communications, fundraising, day-to-day accountant advisor, advertising non-profit attorney, office work, event planning, environmental project assistant and research.
Minimum age: 14-years old |
USDA NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE |
USDA NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE
6191 Orange Drive, Room 6191-P
Davie, Florida 33314
(954)792-1984
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To restore our Ecosystem.
Volunteer Needs: Friendly, hard working, dedicated and responsible person that is willing to learn and participate on conservation projects as needed.
Minimum age: 14-years old |
AGENCY FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION
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AGENCY FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION
2660 Oakland Park Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311
(954)677-5454
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To assist the volunteer program with clerical assistance.
Volunteer Needs: Call for opportunities
Minimum age: 18-years old |
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BROWARD COUNTY AVIATION
320 Terminal Drive, 3rd Floor
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315
(954)635-3294
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide exceptional customer service to every passenger traveling through Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Volunteer Needs: Information desk attendants.
Minimum age: 16-years old |
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BROWARD COUNTY ELDERLY & VETERANS SERVICES
2995 North Dixie Highway
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334
(954)537-2936
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To prevent or deter institutionalization of physically and psychiatrically disabled elderly.
Volunteer Needs: Volunteer needed to visit with elderly clients in their home or by phone, on a weekly basis. Minimum commitment is six months.
Minimum age: 16-years old |
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BROWARD COUNTY HEALTH DEPT.
780 South West 24th Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315
(954)467-4864
www.browardchd.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To promote and protect the health and safety of all people in Florida through the delivery of quality public health services and the promotion of health care standards.
Volunteer Needs: Clerical positions, data entry and teen clinic.
Minimum age: 14-years old |
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BROWARD COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
1773 North State Road 7
Lauderhill, Florida 33313
(954)524-0366
www.bchafl.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide a variety of housing opportunities of the highest quality for our own community.
Volunteer Needs: Clerical support.
Minimum age: 16-years old. |
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BROWARD SHERIFF'S OFFICE II
2601 West Broward Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
(954)831-6837
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide safe, secure, and sanitary detention facilities. To provide anti-recidivision programs to inmates via community volunteers.
Volunteer Needs: Administrative aide duties include answer phones, make and distribute application packages, data entry, make copies and alphabetize application materials.
Minimum age: 18-years old |
CITIZEN'S CRIME WATCH OF PEMBROKE PINES |
CITIZEN'S CRIME WATCH OF PEMBROKE PINES
501 North West 103rd Avenue
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33026
(954)435-6528
www.ppines.com/police/crimewatch
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To prevent crime and to promote safety in Pembroke Pines.
Volunteer Needs: McGruff the (crime dog) (portray at events). Puppeteers (no experience necessary) and office work.
Minimum age: 16-years old |
CITY OF BOCA RATON |
CITY OF BOCA RATON
201 West Palmetto Park Road
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
(954)393-7770
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To supplement and complement city staff, assist them city-wide, enhance and expand city services and promote citizen participation and community involvement.
Volunteer Needs: Varied duties throughout all city departments, clerical education, special events and weekend activities, teachers and tutors.
Minimum age: 14-years old |
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CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS
9551 West Sample Road
Coral Springs, Florida 33065
(954)346-4430
www.coralsprings.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To be the premier city in Florida in which to live, work, and raise a family.
Volunteer Needs: Special events, clerical and adopt a street clean up.
Minimum age: 14-years old. |
CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT |
CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
750 North West 8th Avenue
Hallandale Beach Florida 33009
(954)457-1460
www.ci.hallandale.fl.us
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide social service programs to the residents of Hallandale Beach.
Volunteer Needs: Homework assistance program and tutors.
Minimum age: 13-years old |
CITY OF HOLLYWOOD |
CITY OF HOLLYWOOD
2600 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, Florida 33022
(954)921-3020
www.hollywoodfl.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide municipal services for our diverse community in an atmosphere of cooperation, courtesy and respect.
Volunteer Needs: Weekend special events, office and clerical.
Minimum age: 14-years old |
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CITY OF MIRAMAR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
2300 Civic Center Place
Miramar, Florida 33025
(954) 894-2077
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Needs: Someone to teach arts and crafts and greeters at new governmental center.
Minimum age: 16-years old |
CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES SWFP SENIOR CENTER |
CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES SWFP SENIOR CENTER
301 North West 3rd Avenue
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33026
(954)450-6888
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide a support network of services to senior adults, ages sixty years and older who seek to participate in activities and programs that enhance quality of life and who desire opportunities for personal enrichment in a safe and professional environment.
Volunteer Needs: Help in daycare, Alzheimer's, gift shop, flea market sales, BBQ and holiday activities.
Minimum age: Must have already started the 9th grade. |
CITY OF WILTON MANORS |
CITY OF WILTON MANORS
524 North East 21st Court
Wilton Manors, Florida 33305
(954)390-2130
www.wiltonmanors.com
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Needs: Various duties throughout Leisure Services Department, special events and weekend activities.
Minimum age: 14-years old |
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES |
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES
201 West Broward Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
(954)467-4509
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To work in partnership with local communities to ensure safety, well-being and self-sufficiency for the people we serve.
Volunteer Needs: Varied duties throughout the county working in the service centers and the district office. Populations served include the elderly, developmentally disabled and economically challenged.
Minimum age: 14-years old |
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GREATER HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
330 North Federal Highway
Hollywood, Florida 33020
(954)923-4000
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To make Hollywood a fantastic place to work and live.
Volunteer Needs: Clerical, answering phones, light office work and filing.
Minimum age: 15-years old |
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GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM
201 South East 6th Street, Room 470
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
(954)831-6217
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To represent the best interests of Broward County's abused, abandoned, and neglected children through their involvement in the legal system.
Volunteer Needs: Clerical work is available, filing, copying and stuffing envelopes.
Minimum age: 16-years old |
IRS
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE |
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS)
7850 South West 6th Court
Plantation, Florida 33324
(954)423-7627
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide free income tax preparation for the low income, elderly, handicapped and English language challenged individuals.
Volunteer Needs: Tax preparers and greeters.
Minimum age: 16 years old |
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LEGAL AID SERVICE OF BROWARD COUNTY
491 North Sate Road 7
Plantation, Florida 33317
(954)765-8950
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: Not for profit Law Firm renders civil (not criminal) legal services to low income community of Broward County.
Volunteer Needs: General clerical help.
Minimum age: 16-years old |
MIRAMAR & PEMBROKE PINES REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
MIRAMAR & PEMBROKE PINES REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
10100 Pines Boulevard, 4th Floor
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024
(954)432-9808
www.miramarpembrokepines.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: The Miramar-Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce is a member owned, member driven organization, which through consensus is the united voice of business advocating economic and social well being, working to promote growth and stability in our community.
Volunteer Needs: Good phone skills for receptionist responsibilities, light office skills, filing, computer skills and organization.
Minimum age: 16-years old |
MULTI ETHNIC ADVISORY BOARD |
MULTI ETHNIC ADVISORY BOARD
2995 North Dixie Highway
Oakland Park, Florida 33334
(954)537-2929
www.broward.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To aggressively work to focus the attention of Broward's residents on the important issues of an ethnically and cultural diverse county so as to make one Broward a reality.
Volunteer Needs: Contact and enlist ethnic cultural groups/organizations to plan, promote, and produce events in honor of Multi-Ethnic Community month every January.
Minimum age: 16-years old |
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION |
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
2276 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, Florida 33305
(954)630-8124
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: Federal agency that administers retirement, survivors, disability and supplemental security program for the aged, disabled persons and others.
Volunteer Needs: Clerical support.
Minimum age: 15-years old |
STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES |
STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
4450 West Sunrise Boulevard, Suite C-107
Plantation, Florida 33313
(954)797-8437
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To educate, serve and protect motor vehicle and motor home owners.
Volunteer Needs: Clerk typist, receptionist, file clerk, data entry, phones, computer tutor and administrative aide.
Minimum age: 14-years old |
TOWN OF DAVIE SPECIAL EVENTS & CULTURAL ARTS |
TOWN OF DAVIE SPECIAL EVENTS & CULTURAL ARTS
6591 Orange Drive
Davie, Florida 33314
(954)797-1163
www.davie-fl.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To preserve our lands and natural resources.
Volunteer Needs: Office, clerical and telephone support.
Minimum age: 16-years old |
ZONING CODE SERVICES |
ZONING CODE SERVICES
115 South Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
(954)468-3555
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: Enforcement of county code and zoning statutes. Coordinate efforts to make a more efficient division.
Volunteer Needs: Data entry for closing files.
Minimum age: 18-years old |
ANN STORCK CENTER
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ANN STORCK CENTER
1790 South West 43rd Way
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33317
(954)584-8000
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide care and opportunity for special children to develop to their greatest potential.
Volunteer Needs: Special event and program assistant.
Minimum age: 16-years old |
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BEST BUDDIES
1250 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard, Suite 502
Hallandale, Florida 33009
(954)456-1611
www.bestbuddies.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To establish friendships between students with and without disabilities.
Volunteer Needs: High school students from general education classes and ESE classes.
Minimum Age: 15-years old |
CENTER FOR THE INDEPENDANT LIVING OF BROWARD |
CENTER FOR THE INDEPENDANT LIVING OF BROWARD
8857 West McNab Road
Tamarac, Florida 33321
(954)722-6400
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To assist people with disabilities in becoming independent and self sufficient.
Volunteer Needs: Computer tutors, building portable ramps and light clerical tasks.
Minimum age: 16-years old |
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HORSES & THE HANDICAPPED OF SOUTH FLORIDA
P.O. Box 273542
Boca Raton, Florida 33427
(954)974-2007
www.handhmagic.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To enable the disabled to improve physically, mentally and emotionally through the use of therapeutic riding and equine activities.
Volunteer Needs: Side walkers, barn help, horse handlers, and assistance with special events.
Minimum age: 14-years old |
KIWANIS HORSES & HANDICAPPED, INC. |
KIWANIS HORSES & HANDICAPPED, INC.
P.O. Box 551
Dania, Florida 33004
(954)454-9933
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To serve the needs of disabled children/
Volunteer Needs: Thirty on scheduled Saturdays.
Minimum age: 14-years o |
SPECIAL OLYMPICS BROWARD COUNTY |
SPECIAL OLYMPICS BROWARD COUNTY
5101 North West 21st Avenue, #440
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
(954)486-7464
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-like sports for people with mental retardation.
Volunteer Needs: Coaches and general games volunteers.
Minimum age: 16-years old |
VICTORY LIVING PROGRAMS, INC. |
VICTORY LIVING PROGRAMS, INC.
851 West Dania Beach Boulevard
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
(954)921-8225
www.victoryliving.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: Help individuals with disabilities: learn to live more independently and work in real jobs in the community.
Volunteer Needs: Trainer of adult daily living skills, program assistant and recreational assistants.
Minimum age: 16-years old |
WINGATE OAKS CENTER |
WINGATE OAKS CENTER
1211 North West 33rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311
(754)321-6850
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide an educational atmosphere of creative learning that enhances the development of each student to become a productive citizen within the school, home, and community.
Volunteer Needs: Teacher helpers, media center helpers, general assistance and field trip assistants.
Minimum age: 14-years old |
7TH AVENUE RECOVERY CENTER
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7TH AVENUE RECOVERY CENTER
16 N.E. 4th Street #100
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
(954)779-7041
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide prevention that exceeds best practices.
Volunteer Needs: Clerical and a facilitator.
Minimum age: 16-years old |
AIDS PROJECT FLORIDA |
AIDS PROJECT FLORIDA
2817 East Oakland Park Boulevard, Suite 200
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306
(954)537-4111
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To enhance the quality of life by leading the way in educating the community, providing the latest medical treatment and social services in a caring, compassionate environment that meets the needs and services and the best interest of all the people affected by HIV and other infectious diseases.
Volunteer Needs: Filing, data entry and special events.
Minimum age: 18-years old |
ALS ASSOCIATION FLORIDA CHAPTER |
ALS ASSOCIATION FLORIDA CHAPTER
11008 Water Oak Manor
Boca Raton, Florida 33498
(561) 637- 9000
www.als-florida.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To improve the quality of life for those living with ALS and to find a cure for this devastating disease.
Volunteer Needs: Assist in yearly Walk to D Feet ALS and other fundraising events, assist with daily office duties, mass mailing, data entry, and provide support to patient services director with special project as needed.
Minimum age: 12-years old |
ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY CENTER |
ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY CENTER
4900 West Atlantic Boulevard
Margate, Florida 33063
(954)971-7155
www.alzcenter.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide companionship for Alzheimer's patients while family attends to duties outside the home.
Volunteer Needs: Companions at home for Alzheimer's patients.
Minimum age: 21-years old |
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY |
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
3407 North West 9th Avenue, Suite 100
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
(954)564-0880
www.cancer.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To eliminate cancer as a major health problem through research education, patient services, and advocacy.
Volunteer Needs: Office assistants, special event assistants, data entry, community educators and patient services.
Minimum age: 16-years old. |
AMERICAN RED CROSS BROWARD COUNTY CHAPTER |
AMERICAN RED CROSS BROWARD COUNTY CHAPTER
6710 West Sunrise Boulevard, Suite 111
Plantation, Florida 33313
(954)797-3800
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Volunteer Needs: Disaster relief workers, community disaster educators, disaster action team members, CPR/FA instructors, water safety instructors, general office assistance and hospital volunteers.
Minimum age: 16-years old |
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION |
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
8333 West McNab Road, #201
Tamarac, Florida 33321
(954) 726-6707
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control, and cure of arthritis and related diseases.
Volunteer Needs: People with arthritis to become trained speakers and instructors and provide general arthritis information to the public, clerical and special event assistants.
Minimum age: 16-years old |
BROWARD CHILDREN'S CENTER |
BROWARD CHILDREN'S CENTER
200 South East 19th Avenue
Pompano Beach, Florida 33060
(954)783-5441
www.browardchildrenscenter.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To provide quality programs to infants, children and young adults who may be developmentally disabled and/or mentally fragile through a continuum of services.
Volunteer Needs: Assist with recreational or leisure activities, sit and read to children, crafts, hold and rock babies, typing, filing, and organize files.
Minimum age: 13-years old |
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BROWARD HEALTHY START COALITION
915 Middle River Drive, Suite 111
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
(954)563-7583
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To ensure that services are available to promote and protect the health and well being of pregnant women and children from birth to age three.
Volunteer Needs: Shots by two volunteers to mail reminder postcards and make follow-up calls to families, encouraging them to keep on track with early childhood vaccinations. One hour per month can be done from home.
Minimum age: No minimum age requirement. |
BROWARD HOMEBOUND PROGRAM |
BROWARD HOMEBOUND PROGRAM
201 East Sample Road
Pompano Beach, Florida 33064
(954)786-2484
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Mission: To enable elderly and disabled adults to live inde | |