Say 'yes' to volunteering time and friendship, because we know someone who really needs a Friend, it's a child with special needs. The Friendship Circle's got three terrific ways for you to be a part of something that's really incredible. We know teens can and do make a difference, and being a volunteer is a great way to give an extraordinary gift to an extraordinary kid! You'll make lots of new friends too! Why not enjoy activities with other teens just like you, teens who know that giving to others makes you feel better about yourself and the world! Friends at Home is made up teens visiting a special needs child in their home and the program also includes tons of other programs to become a part of! Join the circle. Make the world of a difference in the life of a special needs child.

Non-profit company needs help preparing files; staple removing, collating, photocopying, scanning, and shredding. Students with graphic design skills also needed to help with brochures and flyers in our educational/charitable division. Volunteers can work flexible hours. We are open Monday - Friday, 8 - 5.

Volunteer opportunities for teenagers are available throughout the year in the Main Courthouse and Government Center in West Palm Beach. Volunteers work in one of several offices including County Criminal, Juvenile, Circuit Civil, Circuit Criminal, Family, Administration and Recording. Every effort is made to guarantee the volunteer and his/her assignment are well suited for each other. Volunteers assist with the many clerical needs of each department: filing, photocopying, creating and updating case files, researching microfilm documents and other tasks as necessary. Volunteers gain knowledge of the Palm Beach County judicial system while assisting Clerk employees and saving taxpayers money. Hours are flexible. Please call for more information.

* This may be a good summer activity, as the court hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Boca Raton students would need to allow time to commute.

Volunteers must commit to work one shift a month for a minimum of two months. For the Fort Lauderdale shelter, volunteers can work Monday through Saturday. For the Pompano shelter, volunteers can work Wednesday through Sunday and customize their time to fit their needs. Opportunities include Adoption Assistants, Greeters and Escorts, and Lost and Found Associates that help to reunite lost pets with their owners; and at the Fort Lauderdale shelter only - Veterinary Assistants.

Volunteers are needed to work as pre-school and infant aides. Responsibilities include child and infant day care and related responsibilities Minimum Age: 15 years old