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Make-A-Wish
Foundation
Melissa Venditti
2901 Stirling Road, Suite 208
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Phone: 954-967-9474
888-773-9474
www.sfla.wish.org
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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.
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Memorial
Adult Day Care Center
Volunteer Coordinator
1750 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd.
Hallandale, FL 33009
954-457-0505
www.mhs.net/MHS/AdultDayCareFAQS.aspx
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The
Memorial Adult Day Care Center provides supervised recreational
and therapeutic activities for dependent adults. Volunteers
are needed to assist with various activities: story telling,
drama, and community projects.
Minimum age: 15 years old |
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Museum
Of Art / Fort Lauderdale
Leslie Bell
Curatorial & Education Assistant
One East Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954- 525-5500 ext. 230 or ext 241
email:lbell@moafl.org
www.moafl.org
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Join
the fun at the Museum of Art / Fort Lauderdale -- become
a volunteer!
Volunteers support the Museum staff in a wide variety of
functions: greeting visitors, working at the admissions
counter, assisting at lectures and special events, and helping
out at our Creative Summer Art Camp. The Museum also has
opportunities for docents. Scheduling is flexible to fit
your needs, and training is provided to ensure that you're
comfortable in your volunteer position.
The Museum has many unusual new exhibitions on its calendar,
which means that volunteering will give you the inside track
to experiencing firsthand the fun and excitement of working
behind the scenes at the Museum of Art / Fort Lauderdale.
Call 943-525-5500 ext. 230 or 241 to join our great volunteer
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Museum
Of Discovery
and Science/IMAX Theatre
Volunteer coordinator Sharon Menish
401 SW 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL
954 467 6637 ext 255
email: smenish1@mods.net
www.mods.org
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Volunteer
training is held at the Museum and is required prior to
choosing a volunteer opportunity. The Museum requires 4
hours of service per week for a period of 6 months.
Volunteer opportunities include exhibit explainers, greeters
and ticket takers, manning the concierge desk, gift store
assistant, survey takers, store assistant, IMAX usher, life
science assistant, administrative assistant, and working
with animals (if you are over 16).
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North
Ridge Medical Center
Volunteer Coordinator
5425 NE 14th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
954-776-6000
www.northridgemedical.com
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Volunteers
are needed to help provide quality service with compassion
and quality care. Volunteers will be information desk
attendants, patient transporters, and provide medial records
support and food service support.
Minimum age is 14 years old
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Ocean
Watch Foundation
Lisa Wetherinton
Lighthouse Point, FL 33074
Phone: 954 467 1366
www.oceanwatch.org
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The Ocean
Watch Foundation is a grass roots volunteer organization
involved in marine conservation and educational projects
to preserve the local coral reef environment.
We need volunteers for the following tasks: Beach cleaner;
advertising, fundraising, operations, pr;, Annual Reef
Sweep and Beach Clean-up. Since 1988 more than 4,000 volunteers
have hauled more than 10 tons of harmful garbage from
various beach sites.
Minimum Age: 15 years old
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Special
Olympics - Broward County
Volunteer Coordinator
5101 NW 21st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33327
954-486-7464
email: jmcguire@ascfl.org
www.sobc.org
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We
provide year round sports training and competitions for
persons with mental retardation. Volunteers are needed
to serve as coaches and general games volunteers.
Minimum age: 16 years old. |
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Winterfest,
Inc.
Volunteer coordinator: Dawn Read
512 NE 3rd Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
954 767 0686
email:dawn@winterfestparade.com
www.winterfestparade.com
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This
organization has two large Family Fun Days in November
and December. The Winterfest Parade is scheduled for December
17, 2005. In addition, they hold events 3-4 times a year
at local elementary schools.
This is a great activity for groups of VolunTeens to work
together. Volunteers are needed to sell drinks, take tickets,
set up and break down, and a variety of other tasks. |
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Young
at Art Childrens Art Museum
Volunteer coordinator: Zach
11584 State Road 84
Davie, FL
954 424 0085
www.youngatartmuseum.org
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Volunteers
can assist teachers in art classes that are held on Mondays
through Thursdays, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. You must
be willing to assist for 5 classes. Helpers are also needed
for weekend birthday parties. |
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