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Volunteens is a website that helps teenage high school students find volunteering opportunities to not only better their community, but also to fill their high school’s required community service hours.
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Some Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Operation Smile Club
Contact Person: Rosie WilliamsonJob Title: CoordinatorAddress 1: 1250 East Hallendale Blvd.Address 2: Suite 900 A, Corporate Office: 6435 Tidewater Dr. Norfolk, VA 23509City: Hallendale |
State: FLZIP code: 33009Contact Number : 954.458.8546Email: administrator@operationsmile.orgWebsite: www.operationsmile.org |
Operation Smile is a private, not-for-profit volunteer medical services organization providing reconstructive surgery and related health care to indigent children and young adults in developing countries and the United States. Operation Smile provides education and training around the world to physicians and other health professionals to achieve long-term self-sufficiency. Student associations are being established worldwide, and are truly creating miracles for children through education, leadership, and service. Currently, there are over 250 clubs in middle schools, high schools, universities, and medical schools. These clubs are responsible for raising awareness and funds in support of the mission of Operation Smile. Join this never-ending challenge to take care of the world's disfigured children. It is one made more worthwhile through each friendship forged and culture bridged -- that is what student associations are all about. Applications are available to download at www.operationsmile.org/studentnews /highcollege.html.
Ronald McDonald House
Contact Person: Kate ZieglerJob Title: Volunteer CoordinatorAddress 1: 711 East Livingston AveAddress 2:City: Colombus |
State: OHZIP code: 43205Contact Number : 614-227-3700Email: kate.ziegler@rmhc-centralohio.orgWebsite: rmhc-centralohio.org |
For three decades, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio (RMHC) has been serving families with seriously ill children by providing a home-away-from-home at the Columbus Ronald McDonald House. From our beginnings as a grassroots movement established by a partnership between volunteers and local McDonald’s Owner/Operators, our Charity has served thousands of families in their deepest times of need.
Broward Soil & Water Conservation District
Contact Person: Russell M. SettiJob Title: Volunteer CoordinatorAddress 1: 6191 Orange DriveAddress 2: DavieCity: Davie |
State: FLZIP code: 33314Contact Number : 954-584-1306Email:Website: |
Teenage volunteers are needed to help with exotic plant removal and other gardening tasks. Dedicated, hard-working, friendly and responsible teens are needed. Must be willing to learn and be at least 14 years old.
Willowbrook Court at Saint Andrew’s Estates Medical Center
Contact Person: Connie MyersJob Title: Volunteer CoordinatorAddress 1: 6152 N. Verde TrailAddress 2: Boca RatonCity: Boca Raton |
State: FLZIP code: 33486Contact Number : 487.5200 ext. 411Email: conniemyers@actslife.orgWebsite: |
Activity Coordinators. Volunteers are needed to help with various activities including arts and crafts, bingo, balloon volleyball, bowling, birthday parties, reading, and writing. Volunteers may also work one-on-one with residents. Foreign language students are also needed to help with residents whose first language is not English.
Special Olympics
Contact Person: Kevin RasnakeJob Title: Therapeutic Recreation Dept.Address 1: 2728 Lake Worth RoadAddress 2: Lake WorthCity: Lake Worth |
State: FLZIP code: 33461Contact Number : 561.588.5035 ext. 4Email: sopbc@hotmail.comWebsite: www.sopbc.com |
Service with the Special Olympics begins with the Indoor Games in September. Students can help with Bowling competitions on September 18th. In addition, volunteers are needed to help with various sports practices both fall and spring. Volunteers assist coaches through enthusiastic encouragement of the athletes and often participate in physical activity.