Service with the Special Olympics begins with the Indoor Games in September. Students can help with Bowling competitions on September 18th. In addition, volunteers are needed to help with various sports practices both fall and spring. Volunteers assist coaches through enthusiastic encouragement of the athletes and often participate in physical activity.

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.

Our mission is to educate the public on botanical, horiticultural and bird species native to Florida. Included in the 60- acre nonprofit botanical garden is a 26,000 sq. ft. free flight aviary for injured birds, wildlife habitats, garden shop, etc. We need volunteers for gardening and plant care, woodworking, and food services, ambassadors, and special events assistance

We provide meals to homebound seniors. We need students who will work in teams of two, using their own reliable transportation to deliver meals one day a week to homebound elderly. Minimum age: 16 years old

Volunteer Opportunities may include: assisting with programs and special events; preparing crafts; shelving books and other materials; and tutoring younger children.