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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

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


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

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.


Ann Storck Center
Volunteer Coordinator
1790 S.W. 43rd Way
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
954-584-8000
www.annstorckcenter.org

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

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.


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

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.

 

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/

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

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 Animal Care and Regulation
Volunteer coordinator: Allan Siegel
Two Locations: Fort Lauderdale, FL and Pompano Beach, FL
954 359 1010
www.broward.org/animal

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.



Broward County 4H Program
Att: Germaine Pointer
3245 College Ave
Davie, FL 33314
Phone: 954 370 3725
www.broward.org/extension

www.broward.org/extension

Our mission is to enable young people to acquire knowledge, develop life skills, and form attitudes that help them become productive and contributing members of society. We need volunteer teens to assist clubs and leaders, and to work as summer day camp assistants. Minimum age: 16 years old


Broward County Library
Synda Wexler, Youth services section supervisor
Catherine McElrath, Youth volunteer coordinator
Main Library:100 S. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
For local branches:
call 954 357 7369
swexler@browardlibrary.org
cmcelrath@browardlibrary.org

www.browardlibrary.org

Volunteer opportunities include special events, crafts projects, peer tutoring and general library responsibilities. Other branches offer similar opportunities in addition to the Peer Power/Homework Assistance program for students in first through sixth grade and some branches offer Young Sisters and Brothers homework assistance, and life and study skills training for teens.

Saturday volunteer opportunities are available at the Main Library and other branches. Volunteer orientation is required.



Broward County Library
Learning Services
Each One Teach One

Volunteer Coordinator
Literacy Coalition of Broward County
1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Suite 118
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
954-357-8211
www.broward literacy.com/eachone.html

Each One Teach One is a program sponsored by the Broward County Library Learning Services that is designed to meet the needs of the community by creating and promoting environments that support lifelong learning.

Volunteers are needed to serve as homework and reading tutors. Volunteers are also needed for the career and computer center.

Minimum age is 16 years old.



Broward County Parks and Recreation Division
Volunteer Coordinator: Gale Evans
954-357-8189
Locations throughout Broward County
954 357 8100
www.broward.org/parks/volunteers.htm

Volunteer opportunities are available throughout all Broward County Parks. Check for the park closest to you. You can develop leadership and customer skills, educate the public about ecology, and assist in organizing and conducting special events, just to name a few activities.

Broward County Teen Court
Dionne McDonald-Joseph
3550 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, FL 33021
954-831-0457
www.17thflcourts.org

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

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



Broward Soil & Water
Conservation District

Volunteer Coordinator -- Russell M. Setti
6191 Orange Drive
Davie, FL 33314
954-584-1306

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.


Broward Urban River Trails
Contact: John Rude
218 SW 1st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Phone: 954 462 7766
www.burt.org

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.



Carver Ranches Day Care Center
Contact: Sue Davis
4033 SW 22 St.
Hollywood, FL 33023
Phone: 954 963 1063

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


Cross Road Food Bank
Volunteer Coordinator, Wilson
621 NW 6th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
954 627 6900
www.crossroadfoodbank.org

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.


Flamingo Gardens
Contact, Elizabeth Kostecki
or Diane Winter
3750 Flamingo Road
Davie, FL 33330
Phone: 954 473-2995
www.flamingogardens.org

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



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

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.



Habitat for Humanity Re-Store
513 West Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
954 763 7771
www.habitat.org

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



Humane Society of Broward County
Volunteer Coordinator
2070 Griffin Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
954-266-6814
www.browardhumane.com

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




IGFA International Game
& Fishing Association

Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
300 Gulf Stream Way
Dania Beach, FL 33004
Phone: 954 924-4340
www.igfa.org




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





Jack and Jill Nursery
Contact: Shannon Prohaszka
812 SW 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312
Phone: 954 463 8772
www.jackandjill.org



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: !2 years old



Kids Ecology Corps
Contact: Debra Miller
1350 East Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954 524 0366
www.kidsecologycorps.org



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




Kids in Distress
Contact: Nancy Okrent
819 NE 26th St.
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33305
Phone: 954 390 7654
www.kidsindistress.org


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



Kids Voting Broward
Contact: Barbara Ericksen
600 SE 3rd Ave., 8th Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-767-8573
www.kidsvotingbroward.org

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