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

We serve adults with developmental disabilities. Our vegetable garden is used for therapeutic, social, and vocational training. We need volunteers to help maintain our garden working side by side with clients and instructors. Includes pulling weeds, planting, and watering. Must be willing to get dirty sometimes. May include field trips to other gardens, garden craft days, etc. Our clients are passionate about their garden!

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

Volunteers are needed on weekends and throughout the week to visit and cheer patients in physical rehabilitation program. Patients range in age from teenage to elderly.  Activities may include assisting with Bingo on Wednesday nights and reading and writing letters for residents. Orientation is provided, and volunteers usually work in teams of two.

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.