Mission: The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida serves Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee, Highlands, Monroe, Hendry, Glades, Collier and Lee. OUr biggest cities include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Key West, Naples, and Fort Myers counties. The average cost of a wish is $5,000.

The Kids for Wish Kids® (elementary, middle school ages) and Wishmakers® (high school and college ages) programs are fundraising programs implemented int he schools, religious organizations, and community/civic organizations to raise funds and community awareness on behalf of Make-A-Wish. For more information, fundraising ideas and forms, log onto: www.sfla.wish.org/spev-kidsforwishkids.htm or call 954-967-9474.

Serving more than 13,000 children each year, our purpose is to inspire and enable young people, ages 7-18, especially those from challenging circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Boys and Girls Club offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities, year round, every day of the year. Teen volunteers, at least 16 years old, can assist at special public events, and help with bulk mailings or other office work during weekdays or some Saturday mornings. Groups of volunteers are welcome for special projects, mass mailings, fundraisers and other projects.

Volunteers are needed on weekends and throughout the week to visit and cheer patients in physical rehabilitation program. Patients range in age from teenage to elderly.  Activities may include assisting with Bingo on Wednesday nights and reading and writing letters for residents. Orientation is provided, and volunteers usually work in teams of two.

At At the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, we work to encourage the sport of fishing. We need volunteers to assist with fishing programs and to work in our interactive galleries.

Minimum Age: 15 years old

Tutors/Mentors.  Enthusiastic and committed volunteers are needed to help with youth activities at Carver Estates public housing in Delray. These include homework help, one-on-one reading, computers, inside and outside free play, sports, art activities, gardening, etc. with elementary school age students from 2:15 to 5:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. Also similar activities with our Teen Club members from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Come and join us!