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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
Dixie Manor After-School Program
Tutors/Playmates: Many volunteers are needed to help with sixty children aged 6-12 after school at Lois Martin Community Center in Dixie Manor, a local housing project. Duties include planning special events, helping with homework, and playing outside. The program is child-oriented, designed to encourage and motivate the kids to live a successful life.
Florida Humane Society
Contact Person: Irene and MichelleJob Title: Coordinators PetsmartAddress 1: 20861 State Road 7Address 2:City: Boca Raton |
State: FLZIP code: 33428Contact Number : 561.470.8085Email: flhumanesociety@aol.comWebsite: www.floridahumanesociety.org |
Small number of volunteers, ages 15-18, are needed to help with pet adoptions in Boca, Saturdays and Sundays (cats only) from 10: 00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Written parental consent required. Must be 18 years old to participate.
Cross Road Food Bank
Contact Person: WilsonJob Title: Volunteer CoordinatorAddress 1: 621 NW 6th AveAddress 2: Fort LauderdaleCity: Fort Lauderdale |
State: FLZIP code: 33311Contact Number : 954 627 6900Email:Website: 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.
Boca Respite Volunteers
Contact Person: Janna SundookJob Title: Director of VolunteerAddress 1: and Homebound ProgramAddress 2: PO Box #811525City: Boca Raton |
State: FLZIP code: 33481-1525Contact Number : 561.391.7401Email: info@boca-respite.orgWebsite: www.boca-respite.org |
Teenage volunteers are needed to assist homebound, elderly, and family caregivers in the Boca Raton area. Volunteers may do shopping, run errands, provide transportation, odd jobs, friendly visiting, or respite to those they he
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.