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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
Pine Jog Environmental Education Center
Contact Person: Rita AdamoJob Title: Summit BoulevardAddress 1: 6301 Summit BoulevardAddress 2: West Palm BeachCity: West Palm Beach |
State: FLZIP code: 33415Contact Number : 561.686.6600Email: adamo@fau.eduWebsite: www.pinejog.org |
Volunteers are needed for clerical and office duties. "Enchanted Forest: a special event, is usually held in November. Tens will be needed as trail guides through the forest and as costumed animal characters. The animal characters need to memorize a 4 minute talk about the animal's life they are portraying. Volunteers are also needed at the "Palmetto Cafe" distributing refreshments. This environmental education center is awonderful volunteer opportunity for students who love nature, science, the outdoors, landscaping, ecology, etc.
SunFest Music, Art & Waterfront Festival
Contact Person: Katrina WeeksJob Title: Volunteer/Membership CoordinatorAddress 1: HeadquartersAddress 2: 525 Clematis StreetCity: West Palm Beach |
State: FLZIP code: 33401Contact Number : 561.659.5980Email: kweeks@sunfest.comWebsite: www.sunfest@sunfest.com |
SunFest is Florida's largest music, art & waterfront festival held APril 27th - May 7th in downtown West Palm Beach. Every year we have hundreds of student volunteers who earn community service credit helping with a variety of tasks.
To access volunteer opportunities, go to "Team Sunfest" at www.sunfest@sunfest.com. A schedule of orientation meetings and volunteer activities will be listed.
Carver Ranches Day Care Center
Contact Person: Sue DavisJob Title: .Address 1: 4033 SW 22 St.Address 2: HollywoodCity: Hollywood |
State: FLZIP code: 33023Contact Number : 954 963 1063Email:Website: |
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
Adopt A Street Program
Contact Person: Carrie HillJob Title: CoordinatorAddress 1: 1 North University DriveAddress 2: Suite 400 –BCCity: Plantation |
State: FLZIP code: 33324Contact Number : 954 765 4202 ext. 249Email: chill@broward.orgWebsite: 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.
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Contact Person: Melissa VendittiJob Title: .Address 1: 2901 Stirling Road, Suite 208Address 2:City: Fort Lauderdale |
State: FLZIP code: 33312Contact Number : Phone: 954-967-9474 888-773-9474Email:Website: www.sfla.wish.org |
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.





