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Volunteens is a website that helps teenage high school students find volunteering opportunities to not only better their community, but also to fill their high school’s required community service hours.
If you know of organizations or events that you would like us to add to this website, please contact us at alex@heatzig.com
Also, if you are viewing this website from a county that is not Broward or Palm Beach and would like to bring VolunTeens to your area send me an email!
Some Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Catholic Charities of West Palm Beach
Contact Person: Carolina Rodriguez/Ann Marie AlexandreJob Title: Volunteer Coord./Program AdministratorAddress 1: 900 54th StreetAddress 2: West Palm BeachCity: West Palm Beach |
State: FLZIP code: 33407Contact Number : 561.863.1680Email: carolinarra@yahoo.comWebsite: www.diocesepb.org/charities |
possessions other than the clothes on their backs. Through our refugee program, Catholic charities provide them with basic furniture and linenes, but these supplies are always in high demand. Volunteers can make it possible for us to extend a helping hand. You can find out what new arrivals need; organize a donation to collect supplies; or hoep our agency transport donated goods. Other responsibilities include: conduct inventory; pick up and deliver donations. Marketing voluntters are also needed to help us distribute our communications resources as posters and flyers around the communitities. Responsibilities may include processing invitations, data entry, and keeping promotional material current. Bilingual speakers (English-Spanish/Creole) is a plus but not required for volunteer positions.
Special Olympics – Broward County
Contact Person: Special OlympicsJob Title: Volunteer CoordinatorAddress 1: 5101 NW 21st AvenueAddress 2: Fort LauderdaleCity: Fort Lauderdale |
State: FLZIP code: 33327Contact Number : 954-486-7464Email: jmcguire@ascfl.orgWebsite: www.sobc.org |
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
Hanley Hazelden
Contact Person: Daniel ZondervanJob Title: 5200 East AvenueAddress 1: West Palm BeachAddress 2:City: West Palm Beach |
State: FLZIP code: 33407Contact Number : 561.841.1027Email: dzondervan@hazelden.orgWebsite: www.hazelden.org |
Established in 1986, Hanley-Hazelden Center, located on the campus of St. Mary's Hospital, offers a full range of recovery services for men and women over the age of 18 who struggle with alcoholism, drug dependency and related diseases. Volunteers are needed to assist with mailings, office work, educational projects, and more.
VSA Arts Florida — Palm Beach County
Contact Person: Mary Anne SaagJob Title: .Address 1: 2728 Lake Worth RoadAddress 2: Lake WorthCity: Lake Worth |
State: FLZIP code: 33461Contact Number : 561.588.5038Email: msaag@co.palm-beach.fl.usWebsite: |
VSA Arts is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create learning opportunities through the arts for people with disabilities. Volunteer positions are available on Saturdays through June, July, and August. Positions include: Art Assistant for a Furniture Painting Class at the Lighthouse Center for the Arts in Tequesta, and Art Assistant for a Cartooning Class at the John Prince Park in Lake Worth. Responsibilities include assisting the art instructor with distributing supplies, assisting participants as needed, and encouraging participants to stay on task. Volunteers are also needed Sept. 18- Oct. 9: "A Portrait of Me" - class for teens and adults with disabilities. From 10:30 - 12 noon at Burns Road Community Center, Palm Beach Gardens.
Kids in Distress
Contact Person: Nancy OkrentJob Title: .Address 1: 819 NE 26th St.Address 2: Fort LauderdaleCity: Fort Lauderdale |
State: FLZIP code: 33305Contact Number : 954-767-8573Email:Website: 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