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BROWARD COUNTY (BC) OPPORTUNITIES
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| Abandoned
Pet Rescue, Inc.
Karen Judge or Tanya
1137 NE 9th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Phone: 954 728 9010
www.abandonedpetrescue.com
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The mission
of Abandoned Pet Rescue is to rescue abandoned pets and
provide foster care. We need volunteers to help care for
animals; cleaning, walking, feeding, grooming. Help is needed
on weekends 9 am-12 pm or 2 am -5 pm. Minimum age: 14 years
old
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| Adopt
A Street Program
Carrie Hill, Coordinator
1 North University Drive
Suite 400 –BC
Plantation, FL 33324
954 765 4202 ext. 249
email chill@broward.org
www.broward.org/iwi00900.htm
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Adopt-A-Street
is a partnership between Broward
Beautiful, Broward County Government, and participating
cities. Volunteer groups agree to adopt one-half of a mile
or more of a selected street and remove the litter four
times per year for two years. Volunteers are needed to provide
organizational help, cleanup supplies, free disposal and
Adopt-A-Street signs. |
| Andrews
Living Arts Studio
Mr. Shapale J. Cooper
23 North West 5th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33068
786-768-7629
email shapale55@yahoo.com
www.andrewslivingarts.com
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We need
help at our newly formed musical theater located in downtown
Ft. Lauderdale. We have available volunter positions that
included running our box office, ticket taking, helping
manage the business, acting, and playing musical instruments.
Gain valuable experience in exchange for complimentary tickets
to shows, gaining work experience, and letter of recommendation.
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| Ann
Storck Center
Volunteer Coordinator
1790 S.W. 43rd Way
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
954-584-8000
www.annstorckcenter.org
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The
Ann Storck Center provides year-round sports training and
competition in a variety of sports for persons with mental
retardation.
The Center needs volunteers to serve as coaches and general
games volunteers. Minimum age: 16 years old |
| Best
Buddies
Volunteer Coordinator
1250 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd.
Hallandale, FL 33009
954-456-1611
www.bestbuddiesbroward.org
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Best
Buddies enhance the lives of people with developmental disabilities
through a one-to-one friendship and integrated employment.
Best Buddies needs volunteers to help with clerical work,
filing, answering phones, and organizing and implementing
events.
Minimum age is 14 years old. |
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Boys
and Girls Club
of Broward County
Volunteer coordinator: Kelly
1111 NW 69th Way
Hollywood, FL 33024
And 13 other locations across Broward County
954-537-1010 or 800-962-2420.
www.bgcbc.org
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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.
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Breakthrough
Fort Lauderdalefor f the Performing Arts
at Pine Crest School
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Executive Director: Aaron Bass,
Phone:954-776-2171
Email: aaron.bass@pinecrest.edu
www.breakthroughcollaborative.org/
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Breakthrough’s
innovative Students Teaching Students model partners middle-school
students with college and high school students who serve
as teachers, role models and mentors, providing real-life
examples that it’s ‘cool to be smart’.
Teaching with Breakthrough is a volunteer experience, but
living expenses stipends are provided, along with housing
and AmeriCorps Education Awards at select locations.
Contact us for more information. |
Broward
Center
for the Performing Arts
Volunteer Coordinator: Becky Irwin
201 SW 5th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
954 468 2684
email: volunteer@browardcenter.org
www.browardcenter.org
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Give back
to your community while expanding your cultural horizons!
Volunteers usher for performances at the Broward Center,
Parker Playhouse and the Miniaci Performing Arts Center
(at NSU) in the evenings and on weekends. Volunteers commit
for the entire season, and can work at any of these theaters.
Download an applicaiton from our website and contact us
for the next orientation date. Bring a friend and volunteer
together. |
| Broward
County Parks and Recreation Division
Volunteer Coordinator: Anita Ziegler
954-357-8153
Locations throughout Broward County
Please visit our Website for available projects and applications:
www.broward.org/parks/
and select "SUPPORT US"
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Thank you for considering Broward County Parks for your
volunteer needs. The VIP (Volunteers Improving Parks)
program offers short-term and long-term opportunities
for individuals, families, students and groups to share
their time and talents with the community. You can learn
how to help protect our environment or assist with special
events, just to name a few opportunities. For many projects,
no experience is required – we will provide the
necessary training and guidance. Find Yourself at
a Broward County Park!
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Broward
County Teen Court
Dionne McDonald-Joseph
3550 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, FL 33021
954-831-0457
www.17thflcourts.org
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Broward
County Teen Court is designed to prepare youths for tomorrow's
challenges. Many volunteer positions are available for
teens aged 13 years and older. |
| Broward
Meals on Wheels
Contact:Ken Beers
5950 West Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 301
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
Phone: 954 731 8770
www.bmow.com
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We provide
meals to homebound seniors. We need students who will work
in teams of two, using their own reliable transportation
to deliver meals one day a week to homebound elderly. Minimum
age: 16 years old
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| Broward
Soil & Water
Conservation District
Volunteer Coordinator -- Russell M. Setti
6191 Orange Drive
Davie, FL 33314
954-584-1306
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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.
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| Broward
Urban River Trails
Contact: John Rude
218 SW 1st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Phone: 954 462 7766
www.burt.org
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Broward
Urban River Trails works to maintain, improve, and increase
urban wilderness locations for recreation, education, and
historical purposes. We need volunteers to provide general
assistance.
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| Carver
Ranches Day Care Center
Contact: Sue Davis
4033 SW 22 St.
Hollywood, FL 33023
Phone: 954 963 1063
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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
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| Coral
Springs Downtown Lions Club
Contact: Ralph Russo
Adopt-a-Street Chairperson
Coral Springs, FL 33075
Phone: 954.609.3001
ralph@russoig.com
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Want
to clean up the environment and earn up to 6 volunteer hours?
The Coral Springs Downtown Lions Club holds an in-town street
cleanup project four weekends a year. An easy, quick, and
GREEN way to make a difference in your community.
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| Coral
Springs Mothers of Multiples
Contact: Regina (Gina) Colon
Volunteer Coordinator
5190 NW 122nd Avenue
Coral Springs, FL 33076
Phone: 954.752.1990
volunteerCSMOMS@gmail.com
www.csmoms.org
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At Coral
Springs Mothers of Multiples we are committed to supporting
parents of multiples in Coral Springs and its surrounding
areas. Volunteers are needed for events that we hold throughout
the year. Our purpose is to provide understanding, guidance,
and education for our members in matters unique to raising
multiple birth children.
The volunteers would receive service hours that would help
to fulfill the requirements not only for graduation (as
required) but also for the Florida BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP
program.
Minimum Age: 14
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| Cross
Road Food Bank
Volunteer Coordinator, Wilson
621 NW 6th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
954 627 6900
www.crossroadfoodbank.org
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Teens
can assist with preparing boxes with food, sorting clothing
or toys for the thrift shop between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays only. However, if you, your team
of Volunteens, or your school would like to sponsor a food
drive, please call Sandy Sharp at (954) 627-6900 for more
information. Not only will you be helping those in need
but also every food drive is highlighted in our newsletter,
which is sent to all of donors and community partners. |
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Flamingo
Gardens
Contact, Elizabeth Kostecki
or Diane Winter
3750 Flamingo Road
Davie, FL 33330
Phone: 954 473-2995
www.flamingogardens.org
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Our
mission is to educate the public on botanical, horiticultural
and bird species native to Florida. Included in the 60-
acre nonprofit botanical garden is a 26,000 sq. ft. free
flight aviary for injured birds, wildlife habitats, garden
shop, etc.
We need volunteers for gardening and plant care, woodworking,
and food services, ambassadors, and special events assistance
Minimum Age:12 years old
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F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
Ranch
Contact, Debbie Barwick
19801 Sheridan Street
Pembroke Pines, FL 33308
Phone: 954 492-0168
debbie@eiahorses.org
www.EIAHorses.org
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We are a non-profit horse
rescue facility providing an anlternative to destruction
of the horses that have been found to be EIA positive.
We are a quarantine and resuce ranch providing opportunities
to families and individuals to care for and sponsor a
horse.
We are in need of volunteers 7 days a week for various
horse-related ranch activities such as watering, feeding,
and cleaning of stalls. Any individual with grant oand
fundraising experience is also needed.
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Habitat
for Humanity Re-Store
513 West Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
954 763 7771
www.habitat.org
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At
Habitat for Humanity Re-Store, we help build homes for
needy families by selling donated items in 100% working
condition
Volunteers are needed to work as cashiers, drivers, and
sales people
Minimum Age: 15 years old
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Healthy
Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward County,
Inc.
Melissa Santos
Program Coordinator
1100 West State Road 84
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
954-765-0550
msantos@hmhbbroward.org
www.hmhbbroward.org
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Healthy
Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward County is
a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing infant
deaths by providing resources and education to pregnant
women, parents and their families. We are launching a
new program, Helping Hands for Healthy Babies,
aimed at raising awareness for our organization and helping
us raise funds to continue to support families in our
County. There are many easy ways that students can be
involved and earn community service hours: A drive for
baby clothes, blankets, toys, books, maternity clothes,
gift cards to Publix or other major retailers like Wal-Mart,
with event support, by helping in securing auction items
for our 2010 Mothers Day Luncheon or by selling cupcakes
cutouts. Please visit our website and if you are interested
in supporting our cause and the families in our community
contact Melissa
Santos for more information! |
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Humane
Society of Broward County
Volunteer Coordinator
2070 Griffin Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
954-266-6814
www.browardhumane.com
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The
Humane Society of Broward County provides shelter, aid,
and adoptions for animals. We also educate the community
about respect and kindness to all animals.
Volunteers are needed to help with animal care: cleaning,
feeding, and caring for dogs and cats.
Minimum age: 14 years old |
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IGFA International Game
& Fishing Association
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
300 Gulf Stream Way
Dania Beach, FL 33004
Phone: 954 924-4340
www.igfa.org
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At
IGFA International Game & Fishing Association, we
work to encourage the study of game fishing. We need volunteers
to assist with fishing activities and to work as gallery
guide/greeter and library aide
Minimum Age: 14 years old
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Island Water Sports
Contact: Michael Paim, Marketing Specialist
1985 NE 2nd Street
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Phone: 954 427-4929
www.islandwatersports.com
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Island Water Sports needs volunteers to assist with surf lessons, events, beach cleanups, light in-store duties, and more. Volunteers may receive community service hours. To apply, complete our online form at www.islandwatersports.com/contact-us/volunteer-request.
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Jack
and Jill Children's Center
Contact: Shannon Prohaszka
and Toni Reed
13115 West Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Phone: 954 463 8772
www.jackandjillcenter.org
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Our
mission is to break the cycle of poverty for children
of low income working families of Broward through family
oriented pre-school child care services/education and
family support/intervention.
We need teen volunteers for: Hands-on working with team
leaders and teacher with children 2-5 years old; help
teach art and dance; work with food service staff.
Minimum Age: 13 years old
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Kids
Ecology Corps
Contact: Debra Miller
1350 East Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954 524 0366
www.kidsecologycorps.org
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Our
mission is to educate and generate conversations with
young people about ecology and the environment and involve
them in caring for our earth. It is a grass roots volunteer
organization involved in Marine conservation and educational
projects to preserve the local coral reef environment.
We need volunteers for: office work; phones, filing, data
entry, art projects, helping on field trips.
Minimum Age: 14 years
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Kids
in Distress
Contact: Nancy Okrent
819 NE 26th St.
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33305
Phone: 954 390 7654
www.kidsindistress.org
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Kids
in Distress is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse,
the preservation of the family, and the care of abused
children. Since the facililty is open 7 days a week from
7:30 am to 9:00 pm, the volunteer hours and opportunities
are flexible.
Minimum Age: 15 years old
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Kids
Voting Broward
Contact: Barbara Ericksen
600 SE 3rd Ave., 8th Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-767-8573
www.kidsvotingbroward.org
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We
prepare and motivate future voters through nationally
acclaimed curriculum in K-12 with hands-on voting experience.
We need volunteers to join our high school student advisory
board, participate in fundraising activities, and join
our think tank.
Minimum Age: 14 years old
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