FAU WCCES/SAVI Volunteer Opportunities
Click on the links below to see all WCCES/SAVI volunteer opportunities for each campus.
Boca Raton Campus WCCES/SAVI Events and Programs
New opportunities will be posted in Spring 2013!
Broward Campuses WCCES/SAVI Events and Programs
New opportunities will be posted in Spring 2013!
Jupiter Campus WCCES/SAVI Events and Programs
New opportunities will be posted in Spring 2013!
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Agency/Organization: FAU's Women's Basketball
Project/ Event: 2012-2013 Basketball Season
Date: Entire Basketball Season
Time for Volunteers: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., but it can vary due to games or volunteers availability.
Location: Women's basketball office, Burrow Arena
Description of Volunteer Assignment: video filming, office duties and on court duties
Dress Code: casual
Contact to Volunteer: Fitzroy Anthony, 561-703-6621, fanthony@fau.edu
Agency/Organization: CLASS - for Komen Race for the Cure & Susan G. Komen Foundation
Project/ Event: TEAM FAU Pink OWLS at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Date: Sign up for team FAU: NowJanuary 10, 2013. RACE is Saturday, January 26, 2013
Time for Volunteers: Timed run 7:30 a.m. ; Co-ed walk 8:30 a.m.
Location: Flagler Dr. West Palm Beach; meet for a Pink Owls team photo on sea wall just south of starting line at 8:25 a.m.
Description of Volunteer Assignment: Help fight breast cancer and Sign up to join the TEAM FAU PINK OWLS at komensouthflorida.org. When you register, click "Join a Team" and select FAU. Registration fee is $25/$30 for co-ed walk; $30/35 for race (before/after Oct. 31). Do NOT pay to have materials shipped as they can be picked up on campus the week of the race at no additional charge.
Dress Code: All FAU community members (students, faculty, staff, alumni, family members and community) who register with TEAM FAU by January 10th will receive a TEAM FAU Pink Owls t-shirt to wear on race day.
Contact: Jennifer Bebergal, Bebergal@fau.edu, 561-297-2432
Agency/Organization: Florida Science Olympiad
Project/ Event:Regional Competition
Date: Saturday, February 16, 2013
Time for Volunteers: 7 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Location: Boca Raton campus, Sanson Science
Description of Volunteer Assignment: Assist with competition events; serve as guides for schools
Dress Code: casual; we will provide tshirt
Contact to Volunteer: Ingrid Johanson, johanson@fau.edu. 561-297-3303 Website:www.science.fau.edu/scienceolympiad
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- Engineering Volunteer for Harbor Branch at FAU
- Learning Ally Audio Production
- Friends of Harbor Branch Program
- Community Outreach/Marketing Specialty License Plates for Harbor Branch at FAU- Weekends!
- Recorded Sound Archives at FAU Libraries
Agency/Organization Name: Harbor Branch at FAU
Project/ Event: Engineering Volunteers
Date: On-going
Time for Volunteers: 1 day per week
Location: FAU's Harbor Branch campus in Fort Pierce
Description of Volunteer Assignment(s):
1) Electronic and mechanical system design, fabrication, assembly and testing
2) General maintenance and repair of engineering R&D laboratory, including water filtration and circulation systems
3) Testing and characterizing electronic and optical components and instrumentation
Dress Code: Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Cathy Rossmell, crossmel@fau.edu or 772-242-2460
Project/ Event: Learning Ally Audio Production (reading/recording textbooks)
Date: On-Going
Time: Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Evening shifts from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Location: Learning Ally - Located on FAU's Boca Raton campus, Gladys Davis Pavilion, Building 49
Description: Start and stop the recording equipment, marking pages and catching the reader's mistakes. Volunteers are eligible to become readers.
Volunteer Commitment: Volunteer orientation. Minimum of 2 (2 hour) visits per month for six months OR 2 hours once a week for a semester.
Dress Code: Causal
Contact to Volunteer: Learning Ally Volunteer Information Desk: 561-297-4444, www.learningally.org
Project/ Event: Friends of Harbor Branch program
Date: On-going
Time: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Volunteers for the Friends program are currently needed: Monday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Harbor Branch campus. 5600 US Hwy 1. Fort Pierce, FL. ODC is located between US-1 and Old Dixie Highway.
Description of Volunteer Assignment(s): Office/clerical duties including answering phones, taking trip reservations; creating trip flyers and confirmation letters; filing; organizing stock room. Cross train to greet ODC visitors and assist by answering questions. Cross train as cashier for ODC Gift Shop. Volunteers should be people oriented, enjoy interacting with the public, and comfortable operating computers, office machines (e.g.: copier, calculator).
Dress Code: Casual. Jeans, khakis, polo shirts or nice t-shirts are okay.
Contact to Volunteer: Cathy Rossmell, crossmel@hboi.fau.edu , 772-242-2460
Project/ Event: Community Outreach/Marketing Specialty License Plates for Harbor Branch at FAU
Date: usually weekends, approximately one event per month, year-round
Time: depending on the event
Location: Depends on the event (various locations statewide).
Description: Disseminate information and distribute promotional material; promote Harbor Branch and the Florida specialty license plates that help support marine research, conservation and education; act as one of three mascots (dolphin, clownfish, and shark). Volunteers should be people oriented and enjoy interacting with the public.
Dress Code: Suitable for the venue and weather. Usually casual (jeans or shorts), a Harbor Branch t-shirt may be provided.
Contact to Volunteer: Cathy Rossmell, crossmel@hboi.fau.edu ; 772-242-2460
Agency/Organization Name: Recorded Sound Archives @ FAU Libraries
Event: Audio Recordings Data Entry
Date: On-Going (Monday-Thursday)
Location: 777 Glades Rd. Boca Raton, Fl 33431 (Boca Raton Campus, Library 5th Floor)
Time for Volunteers: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Description of Volunteer Assignment(s): Reviewing vintage audio recordings and entering information on labels and jackets into database.
Dress Code: Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Alethea Perez, 561-297-0080, aperez78@fau.edu
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Agency/Organization: My Choice Academy Charter School
Project/ Event: FCAT Tutorials
Date Range: November 5-April 12, 2013
Time for Volunteers: Weekdays 3 p.m.-6p.m. or Saturday: 9 a.m.-noon
Location (including where volunteers check-in): 1617 Silver Beach Road Riviera Beach
Description of Volunteer Assignment(s): Students with strong reading, math and science skills
Dress Code: Business Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Anishka Hepburn, akendrick@mychoiceacademy.org, 561-844-2173
Agency/Organization: Forest Park Elementary
Project/ Event: School Volunteer
Date: 2012-2013 School Year (Present to June 2013)
Time for Volunteers: Flexible, school hours are 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Forest Park Elementary School 1201 SW 3rd Street, Boynton
Beach, FL. 33435 (off I-95 and Woolbright Rd.)
Description of Volunteer Assignment: Read to students; Handon
activities with students; mentor students; assist teachers, field trip
chaperone
Dress Code: business casual
Contact to Volunteer: Simone Green,simone.green@palmbeachschools.org, 561-292-6939
Agency/Organization: Sunrise Community, Inc.,
Project: Capital Campaign
Date: March 10, 2013
Time:Monday - Friday, flexible schedule
Location: Miami (Kendall), FL
Description: Assist in developing a capital campaign for non-profit organization
Contact: Margaret Feldman, 786-314-6097, mfeldman@sunrisegroup.org
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On-Going Community Opportunities
- Heartland Hospice
- Vital for Life, Inc.
- Hospice by the Sea, Inc.
- Hospice of Palm Beach County
- American Cancer Society, "Road to Recovery"
- American Cancer Society, General Office Volunteers
- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Deerfield Beach
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center as part of American Legion Auxiliary
- Museum of Discovery and Science Volunteer
- Boca Raton Museum of Art
- Volunteer Tourn Guides Needed at a Local Black History Museum
- Compassionate Hearts-Serving Hands, Inc. Volunteer
- The Puppetry Arts Center of the Palm Beaches
- Coral Springs Center for the Arts
- Let's Peace it Together (Mini-Horse Therapy Facility)
- Palm Beach County Archaeological Society Dubois Park Volunteer
- Sugar Sand Park Community Center
- Caridad Center Tutoring
- Guatemalan-Maya Center Parent Child Home Program
- Florence Fuller Child Development Centers
- South Florida Science Museum
- Tennis and Life Skills classes for 5-10 yrs old in Delray Beach with First Serve of PBC
- Tutors for 10th -11th grade students
- Mentors Needed for Kids Cultural Club (KCC) at the Spady Museum
- Cheerleading Coaches
- Listen to teh Children Program of the Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County, Inc.
- Mentoring Disadvantaged Youth through Gulfstream Goodwill Good Guides Mentoring
- Youth Mentor Training and Community Service
- Be a Friend - Mentor Refugee Youth at GCJFS
- Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, Inc. Volunteer Opportunities
- Children's Science Explorium
- Locks of Love
- Volunteer to interact with young children or teens at Family Promse
- Mentors needed for Hgih School Students at Delray Beach Public Libary
- For the Children
- Weekday Sorting & Project Saturday at Feeding South Florida
- Coalition to End Homelessness - office assistant
- Drivers Needed - Recurring Food Donation pickups - Boca Helping Hnads
- Day Center volunteer at Family Promise
- Van driver for Family Promise
- Make phone calls from home for Family Promise
- Public Relations/Communications Consultant at Family Promise
- Grant Researcher & Grant writer for Family Promise
- Assistant Treasurer-QuickBooks at Family Promise
- ReStore Volunteers for Habitat for Humanity (West Palm Beach)
- Office Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity (West Palm Beach)
- Habitat for Humanity - Building Homes
- Mae Volen Senior Center - Meal Site
- Advent Square Senior Living
- Activities Department Volunteer at Whitehall Nursing Home
- Exercise Leader at Arbor Oaks Assisted Living facility
- The Alzheimer's Association Telephone Reassurance Program
- Law Firm Assistant - George and Feistmann, P.A.
- Toby Center for Family Transitions Database Management
- Britt Accessories, Combining Fashion and Fundraising
- Administrative Court House Assistance, Clerk and Comptroller's Office
- Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary & Hospital Assistantship
- America-Israel Chamber of Commerce Office Assitance
- America-Israel Chamber of Commerce Public Relations
- Spirit of Giving Network Community Volunteer Training
- Broward County Aviation Department: Airport Volunteer Ambassadors
- Boca Raton Housing Authority
- Strategic Business Institute
- American Sign Language Interpreter with D.A.R.T (Domestic Assault Rehabilitative Treatment)
- Power Point Tech at St. Luke's United Methodist Church
- Coordinating Youth Group Activities at St. Luke's United Methodist Church
Project: Heartland Hospice Volunteer
Date: On-Going
Time for Volunteers: 1-3 hours per week for a minimum of three months, Schedule is flexible
Location: Heartland Hospice, 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 200, Plantation, FL 33324
Description of Volunteer Activities: Volunteers provide emotional support to patients and their caregivers through friendly visits in homes, skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities in the Broward County, FL area
Dress Code: Semi- professional
Contact to Volunteer: Melanie Holley, Volunteer Coordinator, 954-467-7423, est.1045, Email: 4715officestaff7@hcr-manorcare.com
Project/ Event: Hospice by the Sea, Inc. Volunteers
Date: On-Going
Time: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Hospice by the Sea's Boca Raton Care Center and administrative offices are located at 1531 West Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton
Description: Volunteers often interact with patients, families, nurses, social workers, and staff
Contact to Volunteer: Ryan Walsh, Coordinator of Young Adult Programs. Email: rwalsh@hbts.org , Phone: 561-416-5108
Project/ Event: Hospice of Palm Beach County
Date(s): On-going
Location: 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
* Offices in Boca, Boynton, Lake Worth, West Palm, and Juno Beach.
Description: Assist with comfort calls, team meetings, administrative support, events, resale, the teen team, in the home, and/ or as a Doula (Vigil Volunteer). Also, The Legacy Program helps patients and families record their lives through videos, photo CDs, scrapbooks and journaling. Gain experience on an inpatient unit as a visitor, help with the hospitality cart and administrative duties. Or, become involved with special events – fairs, fundraising, children's camp, and more.
If you are a Licensed Professional in the state of Florida, Hospice of Palm Beach County is also looking for volunteers in the areas of Massage and Music Therapy, CPA, Clinical Social Work, Pharmacy, Bereavement Counseling, and Chaplains.
Contact to Volunteer as a Licensed Professionl: Joe Hamilton, Professional Volunteer Facilitator, 561-227-5231
Contact to Volunteer as a non-Licensed Professional: Register online at www.hpbc.com or call Barbara at 561-227-5146
Project/ Event: American Cancer Society, "Road to Recovery"
Date: On-going (everyday)
Time: Varies depending on your schedule as well as the patients
Location: Varies; please indicate which county you would be available to drive patients in
Description: We need as many drivers as possible to drive cancer patients to and from doctor's appointments, chemo treatments, and radiation therapy
Dress Code: Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Rachael Altman, Rachael.Altman@cancer.org
*Please indicate which county you would be available to drive patients in
Project/ Event: American Cancer Society General Office Volunteers
Date: On-Going
Time: Anytime between 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: 141 NW 20th St., Boca Raton, FL 33431
Description of Volunteer Assignment: Administrative support (filing, answering phones, etc.)
Dress Code: Business casual
Contact to Volunteer: Jennifer Wunstel, Jennifer.wunstel@cancer.org
Project/ Event: Veterans Affairs Medical Center as part of American Legion Auxiliary
Date: On-Going with flexible dates
Time: Flexible
Location: 7305 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL
Description: Assisting in the medical treatment of American Veterans through numerous volunteer roles
Contact to Volunteer: Ryan Pulver, rpulver@alafl.org , 1-866-710-4192
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Agency/Organization: Spady Museum
Event: Office Help
Date: On-going
Time for Volunteers: 11:00am- 4:00pm
Location: 170 NW 5th Ave Delray Beach, Fl 33444
Description of Volunteer Activities: volunteers will assist with filing, mailing and other office responsibilities
Dress Code: Business Attire
Contact to Volunteer: Chudnei Bennett, 561-279-8883, chudneijbennett@hotmail.com
Agency/Organization: Boca Raton Museum of Art
Museum Store Sale Associate - Volunteer
Date: Ongoing
Time for Volunteers: Wednesday 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Location: 501 Plaza Real Boca Raton, FL 33432 (Museum of Art)
Description of Volunteer Activities: Volunteers should have retail experience, be comfortable working on a computer and using a keyboard, have exceptional customer service sills and comfortable with frequent standing, bending, and lifting.
Dress Code: Business Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Lori Geiger, lgeiger@bocamuseum.org, 561-392-2500, ext.103
Event: Museum of Discovery and Science Volunteer
Date: On-going
Location: 401 SW 2nd Street Fort Lauderdale, Fl. 33312
Time for Volunteers: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday noon - 6 p.m.
Description of Volunteer Assignment(s): Ushering in the AutoNation IMAX® Theater, greeting museum guests, teaching visitors about our living creatures in the reef tank or taking people on a "ride to Mars.” If graphics is your skill, that's great, we need creative minds. If you like office work, we can use you in administrative support positions. We definitely have a job that fits everyone's skills, experience and interests.
Dress Code: Museum Uniform (will be provided)
Contact to Volunteer: (954) 713-0921, or modsvolunteer@mods.net
Project/ Event: Boca Raton Museum of Art Museum Store Sales Associate
Date: Ongoing (Starting ASAP) Time for Volunteers (list shifts if applicable):
The following shifts are available:
Friday Mornings 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturdays 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday evenings 5 p.m.-9 p.m. (November – March)
Location (including where volunteers check-in): Report to the Museum Store
Description of Volunteer Assignment(s): Volunteers should have retail experience, be comfortable working on a computer and using a keyboard, have exceptional customer service skills and comfortable with frequent standing, bending and lifting.
Dress Code: Work place appropriate.
Contact to Volunteer: Lori Geiger, Volunteer Manager, 561-392-2500, ext. 103 or email lgeiger@bocamuseum.org
Project/ Event: Volunteer Tour Guides Needed at a Local Black History Museum
Date: On-Going
Time: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
*Must attend one training workshop per month
Location: Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, Delray Beach, FL.
Description: The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum and Shades of Queens at FAU are seeking volunteer tour guides during the week, to lead tours of Delray Beach's only Black History museum. Lead small and large group tours, assist with setting up exhibits.
Dress Code: Business Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Clarice Redding, Volunteer Coordinator for the Spady Museum, creddin3@fau.edu
Project/ Event: Compassionate Hearts-Serving Hands, Inc. Volunteer
Date: On-Going
Time: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Location: 2300 NW 22nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Description: C ompassionate Hearts-Serving Hands, Inc., a not for profit - faith based organization, which is located in the hub of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Mission is to empower and serve the underserved and hurt though the spirit of compassion, hope and strength.
Services Provided:
Parenting Resource Center & Computers Usage Project J.A.G. "Juveniles Achieving Goals Academic Empowerment Women Support "WOP" HIV Pre-Post Testing and Counseling Food & Clothing Volunteering Community Service Bereavement Counseling Linkage: Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse and Housing
Dress Code: Casual
Contact to Volunteer: April Rymer, 954-208-7416, arymer@vital4life.org
Project/ Event: The Puppetry Arts Center of the Palm Beaches
Date: On-Going
Time: Flexible
Location: Delray Beach
Description: Miscellaneous unique volunteer opportunities in a working theater
Theater students – theater management, puppet performance, lighting & sound tech., etc. Business students – assist the director with all administrative functions, grant writing, theater management, general office, etc. Public Relations – manage social media, press releases, event planning, manage mail/email lists, etc. Computer students – IT general computer management/upkeep General – anyone interested in the art forms of puppetry and storytelling
Contact to Volunteer: Jan, 561-967-3231, jjtimmis@puppetcenter.org
Project/Event: Coral Springs Center for the Arts
Date(s): On-going throughout semester
Time: 12-15 hours weekly
Location: Coral Springs, FL
Description: Volunteer Internship for Marketing Department www.coralspringscenterforthearts.com
Contact to Volunteer: ctskf@coralsprings.org
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Project/Event: Let's Peace It Together (Mini-Horse Therapy Facility)
Date(s): On-going
Time: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. with a minimum 1 day/week commitment
Location: West Boca Raton, FL
Description: Responsibilities at the stables include filling water pails, putting small amounts of hay in stalls, putting down bedding, walking the mini-horses into and out of paddocks and grooming them as well. No experience is required. They will train. The organization serves disabled adults and children by taking the mini horses to hospitals, nursing homes, daycare's, rehabilitation facilities, etc.
Contact: Donna Jellis at 954-829-6464
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Event: Palm Beach County Archaeological Society Dubois Park Volunteer Work
Date: Ongoing till project is finished (Monday- Friday)
Time: 8:30 a.m.-3p.m.
Location:19075 Dubois Road, Jupiter , FL 33477 (Dubois Park in Jupiter Florida)
Time for Volunteers: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Description of Volunteer Assignment(s):Currently, lab and fieldwork opportunities are available at Dubois Park in Jupiter. On site, learn how to dig a unit, screen, and process a column sample. In the lab, learn how to "make dead oysters talk" and gain invaluable experience when it comes to analyzing zooarchaeological remains.
Dress Code: Casual (comfortable shoes)
Contact to Volunteer: Rebecca Stitt, volunteering@pbcas.org
Agency/Organization Name:Sugar Sand Park Community Center
Time: Office Hours at Sugar Sand Park Community Center are Tuesdays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: 300 S. Military Trail Boca Raton, Fl 33486
Time for Volunteers: Call in to schedule
Description of Volunteer Assignment(s):We provide safe, fun and educational programs and events for the entire family and address the need for recreation during major school holidays. The State of Florida requires fingerprinting for those working in camps and the City of Boca requires a background check and /or sex offender check for all volunteer ages 14 and older. Volunteers over 18 years of age are issued a City ID Badge.
Dress Code: Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Stacee Lanz, 561-347-3901, slanz@myboca.us
Agency/Organization: Caridad Center
Event: Caridad Center's After-School Tutorial Program - "Escuelita"
Date: On-going (Mondays & Wednesdays) Time for Volunteers: 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Freedom Shores Elementary School (Boynton Beach, FL)
Description of Volunteer Assignments: Volunteers provide homework help to needy students (1st and 2nd graders), give one-on-one quality time, and demonstrate a value for an education. You become a mentor and friend while making each child feel special. Registration as a volunteer for Palm Beach County Schools is required; directions to register will be provided.
Dress Code: business casual
Contact to Volunteer: Rosa Lores, 561-853-1621, info@caridad.org
Agency/Organization: Broadview Elementary School
Event: Support Broadview Elementary, an "A" school since
2004-2005!
Date: On-going
Time for Volunteers: 8 a.m.-3p.m.
Location: 1800 Southwest 62nd Avenue North Lauderdale, FL 33068;
Check-in with Main Office, Ms. Smith
Description of Volunteer Activities: Assist with preparation and
implementation of educational activities and events.
Dress Code: Business Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Crystal Reyes, crystal.reyes@browardschools.com, 754-322-5508
Agency/Organization: Rouseau Foundation Inc
Event: Youth Priority Now (Y.P.N.)
Date: On-going (Starting September)
Time for Volunteers: 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m., One day per week (Monday-Friday)
Locations: Boca Raton Community Middle School, Don Estridge High Tech Middle School, Omni Middle School
Description of Volunteer Activities: Volunteers will be required to participate in our Mentor-ship Program to Middle-School Students.
Dress Code: casual (conservative)
Contact to Volunteer: Beverley Wynter-Phillips, rf@rouseaufoundation.org
Agency/Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties
Event: Jupiter Mentoring Program
Date: On-going
Time for Volunteers: 12 month commitment
Location:1700 Kirk Road West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Description of Volunteer Activities: Make a difference in a kid's life being a responsible role model.
Dress Code: Casual
Contact to Volunteer:Kara Justi, kjusti@mentorbig.org, 561-727-3450
Agency/Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Inc.
Event: Site-Based Teen Mentoring
Date: On-going
Time for Volunteers: Afternoon/ Evening - flexible
Location: Sites in Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Riviera Beach, and Belle Glade looking for mentors.
Description of Volunteer Activities: volunteers will Provide Club teens with a positive adult role model, personal attention, and guidance. All mentoring takes place on site at the Boys & Girls Clubs. Minimum commitment is 1 hour per week for 1 year.
Dress Code: casual
Contact to Volunteer: Lauren Mustelier, lmustelier@bgcpbc.org, 561-846-2825
Project: The Guatemalan-Maya Center Parent Child Home Program
Program Description: The Parent Child Home Program is a research-proven home visiting model to prepare young children for school success by increasing language and literacy skills, enhancing social emotional development, and strengthening the parent-child relationship. Three main focuses of the program are to:
1. To increase verbal and non-verbal interaction between the parent and child.
2. To develop and enhance positive child behaviors.
3. To promote and encourage early literacy skills.
Date: On going
Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Afterschool Program: 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m., Hours Vary
Location: 110 North F Street, Lake Worth, Florida 33460
Volunteer Position Description: Spanish skills a plus; work with students on their notes; work with Mayan children K-5th grade on their homework
Dress Code: Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Dr. J. P. Linstroth, jlinstroth@guatemalanmaya.org, 561-547-0085
Organization/Agency: Florence Fuller Child Development Centers
Name of Project/ Event Office work/Filing:
Date: On-going
Time: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Florence Fuller Child Development Centers 200 ne 14th St, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Description of Volunteer Assignment: Assist with the filing in the office
Dress Code: Business Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Cheryl Brower at 561-391-7274, ext 122
Project/ Event: South Florida Science Museum
Date: On-Going
Time: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, noon-6p.m.
Location: 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Description of Volunteer Assignment(s): Aquarium assistance, guest services, planetarium
Dress Code: Khakis or jeans, shirt will be provided
Contact to Volunteer: Lila Klix, 561-370-7708, iklix@sfsm.org
Project: Tennis and Life Skills classes for 5-10 yrs old in Delray Beach with First Serve of Palm Beach County
Date: On-Going
Time: Tuesday, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Thursday 2 p.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-11 a.m.
Location: Delray Beach Tennis Center
Directions: 100 West Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL, 33444
Description of Volunteer Assignment(s): Assist in tennis and life skills classes for 5-10 year olds in Delray Beach
Dress Code: Athletic, clean look, bring water, hat
Contact to Volunteer: Ben Malley, 561-245-1181, beconnected1@yahoo.com
Project/ Event: Tutors for 10th – 11th grade students
Date: On-Going
Time: 8 p.m.-9 p.m.
Location: Bucky Dent Baseball School
Directions: 490 Dotterel Road, Delray Beach, FL, 33444
Description of Volunteer Assignment(s): Help students with academic subjects (Physics, Science, English)
Dress Code: Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Claudia Medina, claudia@dentbaseball.com , 561-265-0280
Project/ Event: Mentors Needed for Kid's Cultural Club (KCC) at the Spady Museum
Date: On-Going
Time: Mandatory three hours per week
Location: Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, Delray Beach, FL
Description: Students will be mentoring at-risk, urban youth who are between ages 13-18 residing in Delray Beach, FL. The mentoring program is being sponsored by Shades of Queens, and their brother organization – Kolours of Kings, in conjunction with the Spady Museum's Kid's Cultural Club (KCC)
Dress Code: T-shirts will be provided, and MUST be worn when participating in any mentor activity. Jeans and sneakers/sandals are acceptable. No short-shorts, spandex, or tank-tops
Contact to Volunteer: Clarice Redding, creddin3@fau.edu
Project/ Event: Listen to Children Program of the Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County, Inc.
Date: On-Going
Time: 30 minutes a week with a child during the school year at an elementary or middle school
Location: TBD based on your location and children identified at various schools as needing extra help due to behavioral clues
Description: The program provides confidential listening sessions during school hours between the child and the volunteer. The child and the listener talk and problem solve together. The listener will enhance a child's self-esteem by giving him or her one-on-one guidance and attention.
Contact to Volunteer: Liz White, 561-832-3755 (x. 115), lwhite@mhapbc.org
Project/ Event: Mentoring Disadvantaged Youth through Gulfstream Goodwill Good Guides Mentoring
Date: One year commitment
Time: Check on youth weekly
Description: 4 hours per month
Contact to Volunteer: Sean Dykes Office, 561-214-8680 ext 2305, cell 561-420-9973, sdykes@gulfstreamgoodwill.com
Project/ Event: Youth Mentor Training and Community Service
Date: On-Going
Time: Will fit needs, time, and location of volunteers
Location: Will Train on the FAU campus or at West Palm Beach facilities (off of Summit Blvd)
Description: Mentorship and Empowerment of young teenagers to promote social change
Focuses on the Junior Youth ages 11-14. One has the option to become a junior youth animator, who serves a junior youth group as a mentor/tutor. Junior youth groups are a group of friends who support each other to improve themselves and their community, allows the youth to talk to each other, and to become involved in community service.
Contact to Volunteer: Ben Leiker, junioryouth@mcbiinstitute.org, 561-684-9868
Project/ Event: Be a Friend - Mentor Refugee Youth
Organization: Youth & Family Program (RYFP) of Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services (Gcjfs.org)
Dates: On-going
Time Commitment: Minimum volunteer commitment is 1 hour/week. However, more hours spent with these children are welcome.
Location: Throughout Palm Beach County, FL
Description: Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services' Refugee Youth & Family Program (RYFP) in Palm Beach County assists Haitian and Cuban students, ages 5-20, on their schoolwork, including improving English speaking & writing abilities, FCAT performance, and other subject areas. College students majoring in education, social work, psychology and sociology are particularly encouraged to apply for service hour/coursework requirements.
*Background check, incl. fingerprints, drug test, and criminal background screening, is mandatory.
Dress Code: Business Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Call Alyssa Child McBride at 561-266-6655 or e-mail at amcbride@gcjfs.org. Or, visit this website for more information: http://gulfcoastjewishfamilyandcommunityservices.org/about-you/i-want-to-help/
Project/ Event: Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, Inc. Volunteer Opportunities
Date: On-Going
Time: Flexible
Location: Delray Beach Office (220 S Congress Ave, Suite 200, Delray Beach, FL 33445)
Description: Language Group Teaching Assistant, Refugee Youth Tutor, Office Assistant, Donation volunteers, Recreation Assistant
Contact to Volunteer: Fabienne Dorinvil, Volunteer Coordinator, 561-266-6655, ext 304 or Fdorinvil@gcjfs.org
Project/Event: Children's Science Explorium
Date(s): On-going
Times: Weekdays: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Weekends: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33486
Description: Exhibit Guides, Teaching, Community Liaison, Science Camp Assistant
*If you would like more information or to volunteer, please visit: http://www.scienceexplorium.org/volunteer-opportunities
Project/Event: Locks of Love
Date(s): On-going
Time: Volunteers needed between the hours of 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: 234 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Description: Locks of Love requires that you attend an orientation session to become acquainted with them and the tasks that you will be volunteering to do. Those tasks may include but are not limited to opening mail, entering data, open and sort donations, type names/addresses for thank you cards, measure ponytails and sort by length, and assemble packets.
Contact: Pia McCarthy, 561-833-7332, pia@locksoflove.org
Project/ Event: Volunteer to interact with young children or teens
Organization: Family Promise of Palm Beach County
Date: On-Going
Time: Shifts are 9 a.m-1 p.m. and 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Boca Raton/Delray Beach, FL
Description: This is an ideal opportunity for teens to earn community service hours on weekends or school holidays
Volunteer Requirements: Teens must be accompanied by an adult
Dress Code: Casual
Web site: http://www.familypromisespbc.org
Contact to Volunteer: Linda Prior, 561-330-0245
Project/ Event: Mentors needed for High School Students at Delray Beach Public Library
Date: On-Going
Time: Open
Location: Palm Beach County High Schools
Directions: 100 West Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL, 33444
Description of Volunteer Assignment(s): Great opportunity for education, sociology, and psychology majors to gain valuable experience and make a difference in a student's life.
Dress Code: Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Jeremy Garron, 561-603-9743
Organization/Agency: For the Children Inc.
Date: On-Going
Time: Monday-Friday, 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Location: Barton Elementary School, Lake Worth, Osborne School, 1718 Douglas Street, Lake Worth
Various volunteer opportunities available: Website Designing, Data Entry, Tutoring, Grant Research, and Assisting Teachers
Dress Code: Polo Shirts and Slacks
Contact to Volunteer: ftcinc1999@yahoo.com or 561-891-1693
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Agency/Organization: Habitat for Humanity Restore
Event: Store volunteers for Boca and Delray
Date: On-going (Monday - Saturday)
Time for Volunteers: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Location: 272 S. Dixie Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33432 or 1900 N. Federal Hwy, Delray Beach, Fl
Description of Volunteer Activities: Cleaning, Organizing, Placing items in Proper Dept, customer service and data entry
Dress Code: casual
Contact to Volunteer: Wendy Deslauriers, Wdeslauriersh@fhboca.org, 561-362-7284
Agency/Organization: Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County
Date: On-Going
Time for Volunteers: Call for scheduling
Location: 810 Datura Street, 2nd Floor West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Description of Volunteer Activities: Volunteers will help serving meals, answering phones and other various tasks. In addition, we are seeking graphic design artists and Space designers.
Dress Code: Casual
Contact to Volunteer:Michelle Howell, 561-355-4663, mhowell1@pbcgov.org
Project/ Event: Weekday Sorting & Project Saturday at Feeding South Florida
Date: Weekday Sorting: Monday-Friday
Project Saturday: Every 2nd Saturday
Time: Weekday- 8:30 a.m.-noon or 1 p.m.-4 p.m. & 2nd Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: 2501 SW 32 Terrace, Pembroke Park, Fl 33023
Description: Much of what we do at Feeding South Florida depends on volunteer help in the warehouse. Food donated from food drives, supermarkets and other food industry companies needs to be sorted, checked and repackaged. Volunteers process the bulk of the food in salvage creating a constant need for individuals in this department.
Dress Code: No sandals or open toe shoes and no spaghetti strap shirts
Contact to Volunteer: Leroy B. Green, Volunteer Coordinator, 954-518-1863
Project/ Event: Coalition to End Homelessness - Office Assistant
Date: On-Going
Time: Minimum commitment of 4 hours per week with flexible scheduling
Location: 1828 NE 38th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33303
Description: The Coalition to End Homelessness is looking for a volunteer in the social services field that would be interested in helping to do some clerical work. The Coalition has been around for 20 years and works with homeless individuals to set up rental assistance or to locate homes. An individual with a passion for helping those who are less fortunate is a plus.
Dress Code: Business Professional
Contact to Volunteer: Brian Dunlap, 954-792-4000
Project/ Event: Drivers Needed – Recurring Food Donation Pickups. for Boca Helping Hands
Date: On Going
Time: Numerous jobs available (each 1-2 hours) seven days per week. Schedules can be once a week, numerous days, or one time deals.
Location: 1500 NW 1st Court, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Description: Drivers needed to pick up food donations on a recurring schedule. Pick up from local restaurants, grocers, churches, etc. and deliver to our local warehouse. Some moderate lifting is required. May drive own vehicle, a cargo van, or a box truck depending on the job and driver experience. Must be dependable and have a reasonably clean driving record.
Dress Code: Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Email applications to Lucien@BocaHelpingHands.org
Project/ Event: Day Center Volunteer at Family Promise of South PBC
Date: On-Going
Location: Boca Raton/Delray Beach, FL
Description: Families who are on their journey to independence spend their days at the Day Center, a homelike atmosphere where they receive counseling, look for jobs and services. Adults are job ready and are looking for opportunities to be self-sufficient. This volunteer opportunity is rewarding because of the positive attitude of the staff and the families. Day Center Volunteers are needed every day, weekdays and weekends. Duties are flexible and may include answering the phone, helping the guests on the computer, or playing with the children. Shifts are 9-1 and 1-5. Members of youth groups are invited to volunteer at the Day Center on Saturdays, Sundays, and school holidays if they are accompanied by an adult. Volunteers may receive community service hours.
Volunteer Requirements: Volunteers must enjoy being surrounded by friendly people with a can-do attitude.
Dress Code: Casual
Web site: http://www.familypromisespbc.org
Contact to Volunteer: Linda Prior, 561-330-0245
Project/ Event: Van Driver to help homeless families at Family Promise of South PBC
Organization: Family Promise of South PBC
Date: On-Going
Time: Week day shifts are 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Weekend shifts are 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.-6 p.m.
Location: Boca Raton/Delray Beach, FL
Description: Families sleep in a host congregation for a week at a time. During the day, the either work or stay at the Day Center where they receive counseling or they look for jobs or services. Volunteer van drivers are needed every day to drive the families who are on their journey to independence between the Day Center and the Host Congregations. The vehicle is a 15 passenger van. No special license is required. A background check will be done. Any amount of time that can be given will be appreciated. A person may drive one shift a week or as many as possible.
Volunteer Requirements: Driver must have a valid Florida license. Volunteer must be at least 23 years old.
Dress Code: Casual
Web site: http://www.familypromisespbc.org
Contact to Volunteer: Linda Prior, 561-330-0245
Project/ Event: Make phone calls from home for Family Promise of South PBC
Date: On-Going
Time: Shifts are 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Boca Raton/Delray Beach, FL
Description: Articulate person who enjoys talking on the phone is wanted to schedule about 10 volunteers a week to work shifts at the Day Center. He/she must be willing to work from the comfort of home at his/her own convenience. Benefits include meeting wonderful, caring people who are waiting to be called.
Volunteer Requirements: Volunteers must enjoy being supported by friendly people with a can-do attitude. The volunteer must have good communication skills and some computer skills.
Dress Code: Casual
Web site: http://www.familypromisespbc.org
Contact to Volunteer: Linda Prior, 561-330-0245
Project/ Event: Public Relations/Communications Consultant at Family Promise of South PBC
Date: On-Going
Location: Boca Raton/Delray Beach, FL
Description: Family Promise of South Palm Beach County is in need of a volunteer PR/Communications consultant. Family Promise is a nonprofit organization which provides children and their parent's temporary shelter, food, and services in Boca Raton and Delray Beach. Our network of 21 faith organizations reaches over 15,000 people in Boca and Delray; excellent opportunities to show case your skills to business leaders and companies in South Palm Beach County. This volunteer would be supervised by the program director.
Job Description: Work on press releases, communication plan, web site updates, produce newsletter, flyers, invitations, etc., using Microsoft Publisher/PowerPoint. Set up communications calendar using Microsoft Outlook. This work would form a portfolio to show to future employers.
Volunteer Requirements: Volunteers will pool their graphic design skills, writing and editing skills, contacts with the media to form a cohesive, affective marketing, public relations, and communications committee.
Dress Code: Casual
Web site: http://www.familypromisespbc.org
Contact to Volunteer: Linda Prior, 561-330-0245
Project/ Event: Grant Researcher and Grant Writer for Family Promise of South PBC
Date: On-Going
Location: Boca Raton/Delray Beach, FL
Description: Family Promise of South Palm Beach County is greatly in need of a grant writer to research grant opportunities, make applications, and craft proposals. We depend solely on grants and private donations to provide services for homeless families who seek our help. The information to apply for grants is available but must be applied to the specific application.
Volunteer Requirements: Some training and experience in grant writing is desirable, but not essential.
Dress Code: Casual
Web site: http://www.familypromisespbc.org
Contact to Volunteer: Linda Prior, 561-330-0245
Project/ Event: Assistant Treasurer - QuickBooks at Family Promise of South PBC
Date: On-Going
Time: 3 hours per week
Location: Boca Raton/Delray Beach, FL
Description: Family Promise of South Palm Beach County is greatly in need of an assistant treasurer with time to assist with internal accounting review with QuickBooks and nonprofit experience.
Volunteer Requirements: Experience with QuickBooks is required. Experience with a non-profit is desirable.
Dress Code: Casual
Web site: http://www.familypromisespbc.org
Contact to Volunteer: Linda Prior, 561-330-0245
Project/ Event: ReStore Volunteers for Habitat for Humanity (West Palm Beach)
Date: On-Going, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Time: One 4-hour commitment per week is requested.
Location: 6831 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach
Description: Volunteers are needed for: stocking/organizing shelves, answering phones, loading/unloading trucks, providing customer service, greeting customers, general housekeeping, or sorting donations
Dress Code: Each volunteer should wear closed toe shoes. Regardless of what task you'll be doing, proper working attire will help make your day more comfortable. If you are working in the warehouse, jeans and a t-shirt are okay. If you are working in the ReStore, please wear pants and a collared shirt
Contact to Volunteer: Heidi Holmes, Volunteer Coordinator at heidih@habitatpbc.org or 561-433-3351
Project/ Event: Office Volunteers for Habitat for Humanity (West Palm Beach)
Date: On-Going, Tuesdays through Fridays
Time: Office hours are 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. One 4-hour commitment per week is requested.
Location: 1225 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach
Description: Volunteers are needed to assist with answering phones, filing, mailings, data entry, and with other light office duty work. Become a part of their office family
Dress Code: Casual office attire
Contact to Volunteer: Heidi Holmes, Volunteer Coordinator at heidih@habitatpbc.org or 561-433-3351
Project/ Event: Habitat for Humanity-Building Homes
Date: On-Going, Tuesdays-Saturdays
Time: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: Kennedy Estates Blvd., Jupiter, FL.
Description: Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Volunteers should be prepared to work on any aspects of housing construction including (but not limited to) framing, roofing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, painting, landscaping, loading and unloading materials, and cleaning up
Dress Code: Each volunteer should wear closed toe shoes. Regardless of what task you'll be doing, proper working attire will help make your day more comfortable
Contact to Volunteer: Heidi Holmes, Volunteer Coordinator at heidih@habitatpbc.org or 561-433-3351
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Agency/Organization: Rouseau Foundation Inc
Event: Senior Well-being Assurance (S.W.A.)
Date: On-going
Time for Volunteers: Call to schedule
Location: 6152 Verde Trail N. Boca Raton, FL 33433
Description of Volunteer Activities: Volunteers will be required to participate in different activities with the seniors such as scrabble, bingo, crafts etc.
Dress Code: casual (conservative)
Contact to Volunteer:Beverley Wynter-Phillips, rf@rouseaufoundation.org, 561-246-3766
Agency/Organization: Mae Volen Senior Center - Meal Site
Date: Every Tuesday-Friday
Time for Volunteers: 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Location: 1515 West Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton, 33431(near the Kmart Plaza and Denny's)
Description of Volunteer Activities: The job consists of serving the meals to the seniors and then cleaning the tables.
Dress Code: Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Diana Fernandez, 561-395-8920 ext 236, ladydiboca@gmail.com
Agency/Organization: Advent Square
Event:Advent Square Senior Living
Date: On-going
Time for Volunteers: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: 4798 North Dixie Highway, Boca Raton, Fl 33431
Description of Volunteer Activities: Vlunteer in assisted living facility working with seniors
Dress Code: Professional attire
Contact to Volunteer: Tom Dowell, 561-391-7207
Project/Event: Activities Dept. Volunteer at Whitehall Nursing Home
Date: On-Going
Time: Flexible Hours
Location: 7300 Del Prado Circle South, Boca Raton, FL 33433 (Near intersection of Powerline Rd and Palmetto Park Rd)
Description: Whitehall Nursing Home of Boca Raton is looking for caring and compassionate individuals to help in the Activities Dept. with group activities, going outdoors, and visiting residents.
Dress Code: Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Allyson Dedic, 561-237-3818 ext 418
Project/ Event: Exercise Leader at Arbor Oaks Assisted Living Facility
Dates: On-going (Monday-Friday)
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: 3400 Jog Road, Greenacres, FL
Description: Arbor Oaks Assisted Living Facility would like volunteers for their exercises. They have 70 residents and would like a volunteer to lead exercise occasionally for their residents. Most of them are in wheelchairs or use walkers so the routine would have to be done from a seated position.
Contact to Volunteer: Michelle Gatrell, 561-432-4700 ext. 2015
Project/ Event: The Alzheimer's Association Telephone Reassurance Program
Date(s): On-going
Time/ Major Commitment: Student volunteers will provide approximately one hour of volunteer time per month for at least a 6 month commitment. They are recruiting social work, nursing and psychology students who are seeking volunteer opportunities in health or geriatrics.
Location/ Materials Needed: Volunteers are required to have access to the internet, a telephone and email as this is a home based volunteer opportunity. All training & supervision will be provided via internet and phone by a licensed clinical social worker.
Description: For one hour each month volunteers will be making supportive calls to caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and/or a related dementia. The Alzheimer's Association Telephone Reassurance Program is an excellent way to gain valuable supportive counseling experience as well as training in issues related to Alzheimer's disease, dementia and caregiver dynamics.
Contact to Volunteer: If you have questions about this opportunity or want to apply for consideration, please email Lauren Debs-Young, LCSW at lyoung@alz.org
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Agency/Organization: George and Feistmann, P.A.
Event: Law Firm Assistant
Date: On-going
Time for Volunteers: shifts from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Location: 2161 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite 217, WPB, FL 33409
Description of Volunteer Activities: research, filing, office work and accompanying lawyers to court
Dress Code: professional attire
Contact to Volunteer: Ettie Feistmann, ettietom@hotmail.com, 561-714-3817 or 561-659-6599
The Toby Center for Family Transitions, Inc. Database Management
Date: On-going
Location: 1100 S. Federal Highway Boynton Beach, Fl
Time for Volunteers: Call to schedule
Description of Volunteer Assignment(s): Updating and adding Toby Center to all community databases including United Way. Volunteers will info-line to numerous community databases.
Dress Code: Business Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Mark Roseman, 561-509-6112, mark.roseman@thetobycenter.org
Project/Event: Britt Accessories, Combining Fashion and Fundraising
Date: On-going
Time: One-two hours per week at volunteer's leisure. However, volunteers will need to check in with Brittni once a week at a meeting to provide an update on their progression.
Location:
Description: Britt Accessories a very unique company in which most of their work is done at charities. They combine fashion & fundraising. Britt Accessories needs volunteers to facilitate contacts with charities by calling them to offer them services so that they can set up different fundraisers and sell their products, and in turn, Britt Accessories donates proceeds to the charity.
Dress Code: None
Contact to Volunteer: Brittni Feldenkreis, 610-246-2080, brittaccessories@hotmail.com
Project/ Event: Administrative Court House Assistance, Clerk and Comptroller's Office
The Clerk & Comptroller's office offers a volunteer program that benefits our citizens and our government. The program is an important opportunity for citizens to provide public service and participate in the democratic process.
Date: On-Going
Time: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Locations: Volunteers can work in any of the following locations and branches:
Main Courthouse, 205 N. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
*All orientations are at the main courthouse location* Governmental Center, 301 North Olive Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401 North County Courthouse in Palm Beach Gardens, 3188 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 South County Courthouse in Delray Beach, 200 West Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444 West County Courthouse in Belle Glade, 38844 State Road 80, Belle Glade, FL 33430 Gun Club Branch, Criminal Justice Complex, 3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Description: Volunteers add much-needed support to the departments and enhance the quality of services provided to the public. Qualified volunteers may also provide specialized assistance in the areas of finance, human resources, communications, and technology. Clerk volunteers are tasked with achieving a variety of important duties for the office, including helping process more than 500,000 court cases for Palm Beach County's judicial system every year.
Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 15 years old and must have satisfactory reference and criminal background checks as well as completion of a drug screen for safety-sensitive positions.
Dress Code: Business Casual
Contact to Volunteer: For more information, contact the Clerk's Human Resources Division by e-mail: clerkweb@mypalmbeachclerk.com, subject Volunteer Program, call 561-355-4172, or you may apply online for a volunteer position .
You may also visit their website at http://www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/volunteer.aspx
Project/ Event: Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary & Hospital Assistantship
Date: To start immediately
Time: Variable. Initially during normal business hours Monday-Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm. Once foundation information is obtained, volunteer hours may be performed offsite as convenient for volunteer's schedule.
Location : Safe Harbor's Palm City location at 4841 SW Zarrilla Street, Palm City, FL 34990
Description: Analyze organization's financial data and develop a working business plan. Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary & Hospital is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 charity that consists of multiple departments including a full service veterinary hospital, no-kill animal shelter, thrift store, dog obedience classes, various other fundraising resources both existing and planned for in the near future and two separate physical locations. Safe Harbor has an approximately 3 million dollar / year budget and receives no government funding. All revenue is derived from donors and Safe Harbor's own fundraising efforts. Organization overview can be seen at www.safeharboranimalrescue.com
Dress Code: Casual. Jeans, khakis, polo shirts or nice t-shirts are okay.
Contact to Volunteer: Linda Kender, mangomaddy@aol.com, 561-747-5311
Project/ Event: America-Israel Chamber of Commerce Office Assistance
Date: On Going
Time: Flexible
Location: Varies
Description: Assist with events; research, follow up, phones
Dress Code: Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Linda, linda@israeltrade.org, 954-725-2788
Project: America-Israel Chamber of Commerce Public Relations (media)
Date: On Going
Time: Varies
Location: Varies (please contact for more details)
Description: Posting events for the media (print, etc.)
Dress Code: Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Linda Chase, linda@israeltrade.org, 954-725-2788
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Project/Event: Spirit of Giving Network Community Volunteer Training
Date: 1st Wednesday of every month
Time: 9 a.m.-10 a.m.
Location: Junior League of Boca Raton/Vesgo Community Resource Center
261 NW 13th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Description: The Spirit of Giving Network is holding volunteer training sessions to reduce the duplication of efforts that occurs when every nonprofit organization trains volunteers individually. The sessions will educate volunteers on general conduct, the significance of their volunteerism, and how to be a better volunteer, as well as conduct background checks, so nonprofits can focus on their missions
Contact to Volunteer: Karen Krumholtz, Karen@spiritofgivingnetwork.com, 561-385-0144
Agency/Organization Name: Strategic Business Institute
Event: Legal Researchers/paralegal
Date: On-Going
Location: 2201 NW Corporate Blvd #205, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Time for Volunteers: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Description of Volunteer Assignment(s): Help us to identify legal issues that affect our business
Dress Code: Business Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Phillip D. Mrozinski, 561-900-2411, SBI@SBIedu.org
Agency/Organization Name: Strategic Business Institute
Event: Social Media Specialist
Date: On-Going
Location: 2201 NW Corporate Blvd #205, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Time for Volunteers: 9am-5pm
Description of Volunteer Assignment(s): Help us to research information/topics for our newspaper/TV and Radio station and research business opportunities for our nonprofit business college.
Dress Code: Business Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Phillip D. Mrozinski, 561-900-2411, SBI@SBIedu.org
Agency/Organization Name: Strategic Business Institute
Event: Employment Opportunities Manager
Date: On-Going
Location: 2201 NW Corporate Blvd #205, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Time for Volunteers: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Description of Volunteer Assignment(s): Maintain Job Opportunities on our web site
Dress Code: Business Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Phillip D. Mrozinski, 561-900-2411, SBI@SBIedu.org
Agency/Organization Name: Strategic Business Institute
Event: TV Station Manager (Streaming)
Date: On-Going
Location: 2201 NW Corporate Blvd #205, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Time for Volunteers: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Description of Volunteer Assignment(s): Run our Streaming Video TV Station
Dress Code: Business Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Phillip D. Mrozinski, 561-900-2411, SBI@SBIedu.org
Agency/Organization Name: Strategic Business Institute
Event: Grant Researcher/Writer
Date: On-going
Location: 2201 NW Corporate Blvd #205, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Time for Volunteers: Call to schedule
Description of Volunteer Assignment(s): Find grants for our programs
Dress Code: Business Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Phillip D. Mrozinski, 561-900-2411, SBI@SBIedu.org
Agency/Organization Name: Strategic Business Institute
Event: Virtual Book Store Manager
Date: On-going
Location: 2201 NW Corporate Blvd #205, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Time for Volunteers: Call to schedule
Description of Volunteer Assignment(s): Develop a retail college good store
Dress Code: Business Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Phillip D. Mrozinski, 561-900-2411, SBI@SBIedu.org
Agency/Organization Name: Strategic Business Institute
Event: Auction Web Site Manager
Date: On-going
Location: 2201 NW Corporate Blvd #205, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Time for Volunteers: Call to schedule
Description of Volunteer Assignment(s): Develop an Auction Program for our nonprofit
Dress Code: Business Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Phillip D. Mrozinski, 561-900-2411, SBI@SBIedu.org
Agency/Organization Name: Strategic Business Institute
Event: Email Coordinator (Outbound)
Date: On-going
Location: 2201 NW Corporate Blvd #205, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Time for Volunteers: Call to schedule
Description of Volunteer Assignment(s): Run Outbound Email Program
Dress Code: Business Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Phillip D. Mrozinski, 561-900-2411, SBI@SBIedu.org
Agency/Organization Name: Strategic Business Institute
Event: Web Master
Date: On-going
Location: 2201 NW Corporate Blvd #205, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Time for Volunteers: Call to schedule
Description of Volunteer Assignment(s): Maintain Web Site
Dress Code: Business Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Phillip D. Mrozinski, 561-900-2411, SBI@SBIedu.org
Agency/Organization Name: Strategic Business Institute
Event: Graphic Artist
Date: On-going
Location: 2201 NW Corporate Blvd #205, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Time for Volunteers: Call to schedule
Dress Code: Business Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Phillip D. Mrozinski, 561-900-2411, SBI@SBIedu.org
Agency/Organization Name: Strategic Business Institute
Event: Newspaper Reporter/Writer
Date: On-going
Location: 2201 NW Corporate Blvd #205, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Time for Volunteers: Call to schedule
Dress Code: Business Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Phillip D. Mrozinski, 561-900-2411, SBI@SBIedu.org
Agency/Organization Name: Strategic Business Institute
Event: Calendar Keeper
Date: On-going
Location: 2201 NW Corporate Blvd #205, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Time for Volunteers: Call to schedule
Dress Code: Business Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Phillip D. Mrozinski, 561-900-2411, SBI@SBIedu.org
Agency/Organization Name: Strategic Business Institute
Event: PR Director
Date: On-going
Location: 2201 NW Corporate Blvd #205, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Time for Volunteers: Call to schedule
Dress Code: Business Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Phillip D. Mrozinski, 561-900-2411, SBI@SBIedu.org
Project/Event: Broward County Aviation Department: Airport Volunteer Ambassadors
Date: On-Going
Time Commitment: 4 hours per week (between 8am and 8pm) for a minimum of 6 months
Location: Fort Lauderdale- Hollywood International Airport
Description: Welcome visitors to the Greater Fort Lauderdale area and provide airport users with vital information about airport facilities and services. Duties include:
Responding to inquiries for flight information and assistance Providing directions to and from the airport to local tourist attractions and landmarks Providing information on accessing airport services and navigating the terminals Assisting FLL staff with special events Answering questions on transportation, hotel, dining and shopping options Passing along customer comments
Volunteer Skills: Volunteer Ambassadors should be able to work well with people, assist others, and possess good communication skills. They are looking for reliable and committed individuals who are physically able to meet the demands of working in a dynamic and spacious airport environment.
All volunteers will be trained in customer service; and will receive free parking in the employee parking lot or airport garage, free coffee, tea, hot cocoa and snacks, discounts on airport gift or food items, and invitations to special recognition functions.
Age requirement: At least 16 years old or older
Contact to Volunteer: Airport Volunteer Coordinator. 9 54-359-2589, VolunteerFLL@broward.org
Website: http://www.broward.org/airport/community/Pages/VolunteerAmbassadors.aspx
Application: Please download the volunteer application, criminal background information, standards of conduct, and waiver of liability forms from the website listed above
Project: Adult Tutoring with Boca Raton Housing Authority
Date: On-Going; Mon- Fri (when available)
Time: 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Location: 1350 North Dixie Highway, Boca Raton, Fl 33432 (Dixie Manor)
Description : Assist residences with college level math courses
Dress Code: Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Kim Daley, kdaley@bocahousing.org , 561-394-2496 or 561-750-5259
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Agency/Organization: Second Chance
Event: Online Learning Platform and Marketing for Small Nonprofit
Date: On-going
Time for Volunteers: various shifts available both onsite and virtually
Location: 648 George Bush Boulevard, Delray Beach, FL
Description of Volunteer Activities: volunteers need to be versed in social media marketing, web development and administration to assisting a marketing campaign and development of an online learning platform
Dress Code: casual
Contact to Volunteer:Veronica Kulon, 561-404-0414, veronica@secondchancecommunity.org
Project/ Event: American Sign Language Interpreter with D.A.R.T. Domestic Assault Rehabilitative Treatment
Date: On-going;
Time: Either- Monday 6:00pm-7:30pm or Wednesday 7:30pm-9:00pm, with a potential additional hour or two initially at Volunteer's availability.
Location: 4362 Northlake Boulevard, Suite 205, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Description: Potential six month assignment. Interpret for Deaf (at present time for one client) in a group class setting at one of the times above, on a weekly basis for approximately six months. Other initial volunteer time (one or two hours) to interpret at their availability (in office setting).
Contact to Volunteer: Please contact Gina Schlueter or Sylvia Keller, PhD, LMHC, CAP during normal business hours for more information and for an appointment: 561-624-6130
Agency/Organization: St. Luke's United Methodist Church
Event: Power Point Tech
Date: Sundays (On-going)
Time for Volunteers: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Location:165 Ohio Road Lake Worth, FL 33467
Description of Volunteer Activities: Volunteers will create the PowerPoint slides for Sunday worship and run the projection on Sunday mornings.
Dress Code: Professional (church attire is semi-professional)
Contact to Volunteer: Verona Matthews, vlmatthews@bellsouth.net, 561-965-3043
Agency/Organization: St. Luke's United Methodist Church
Event: Coordinating Youth Group Activities
Date: Sundays (On-going)
Time for Volunteers: 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Location:165 Ohio Road Lake Worth, FL 33467
Description of Volunteer Activities: Volunteers will coordinate weekly youth group activities
Dress Code: Casual
Contact to Volunteer: Verona Matthews, vlmatthews@bellsouth.net, 561-965-3043
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Scholarship & Internship Opportunities
- AmeriCorps*VISTA Education Position at United Way of Palm Beach County
- Teaching Artist Position with Dancing Classrooms
- Accounting Internship at the Boca Raton Museum of Art
- Florida Campus Compact AmeriCops*VISTA Position
- Komen Florida State Public Policy Collaborative Legislation Committee- Unpaid Internship/Volunteer
Paid Internship$7.50/hr
Agency/Organization: Darrell Gwynn Foundation
Event: Project Assistant
Time for Volunteers: Flexible hours, can work 10-30 hours a week and create a work schedule agreed upon by both parties.
Date: Fall Semester
Location: Darrell Gwynn Foundation- 4850 SW 52nd St. Davie, FL 33314
Description of Volunteer Activities:
Assist in creating press materials, maintaining website and social media programs.Write recap summaries of wheelchair donations and follow-up features on wheelchair recipients for publication.Assist in the planning of fundraising events.Attend events as needed (may include nights and weekends)Other duties as assigned
Dress Code: Business Attire
Contact to Volunteer: Ryan Rogers, ryan@darrellgwynnfoundation.org, (954) 792-7223, est.114
Apply Now! Betty Bell Scholarship
Agency/Organization Name: First of Palm Beach County Board of Directors
About: The scholarship will be given away once a year at the annual Awards Luncheon which will be held on October 5th of this year. The scholarship amount is $1500
Qualifications to apply:
Enrolled in a Masters Social Work programResident of Palm Beach
Deadline to apply: Friday September 7th, 2012 (forms are attached)
Applications must be addressed to:
Attn: Jim Springer, President of the Board
Families First
3333 Forest Hill Blvd. 2nd Floor
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Contact: Julie Swindler at 561-318-4221
Accounting Internship at the Boca Raton Museum of Art
Date: On-going
Time for Volunteers: Monday or Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (Work days & hours are flexible)
Location: 501 Plaza Real Boca Raton, FL 33432
Description of Volunteer Activities: Volunteers should be comfortable working on a computer and using a keyboard, be flexible in working assignments with a desire to learn practical business application.
Dress Code: Business
Contact to Volunteer: Linda Ursillo, 561.392.2500 ext. 214, lursillo@bocamuseum.org
Komen Florida State Public Policy Collaborative Legislative Committee - Unpaid Internship/Volunteer
Location: West Palm Beach Area
Time Frame: Indefinite, Approximately 5 hours per week
Job Description: An exciting opportunity to work with Komen Florida State Public Policy Collaborative Legislative Committee. Primarily working with legislators, senators, arranging meetings, talking about issues, being present at special events. Also, getting to know the Florida political landscape and helping the affiliate/state achieve its goals of helping cancer patients. Some research, computer work, possible lobbying and some legal writing. Some travel could be possible, throughout the state of Florida and DC.
Please submit resume and cover letter to: sara@dilawgroup.com.
