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

  Thank you for considering Broward County Parks for your volunteer needs. The VIP (Volunteers Improving Parks) program offers short-term and long-term opportunities for individuals, families, students and groups to share their time and talents with the community. You can learn how to help protect our environment or assist with special events, just to name a few opportunities. For many projects, no experience is required – we will provide the necessary training and guidance. Find Yourself at a Broward County Park!     Please visit our Website for available projects and applications: www.broward.org/parks/ and select "SUPPORT US"

Volunteers are needed to act as jurors, clerks, and attorneys in Youth Court, a nationwide program run locally to help unclog the court system.  Juveniles charged with misdemeanors or minor felonies waive their right to be tried in traditional court and are tried in youth court in return for a clean record upon completion of probation (or whatever sentence the court imposes).  The recidivism rate, or rate of re-arrest, in youth court is 4-5% versus the 28-34% rate of traditional court.  Recently the Youth Court Program was expanded to include the Teen Drug Court function as well. Youth Court is held in four locations throughout the county, including Delray Beach Courthouse at 200 West Atlantic Ave where trials take place every Thursday evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. Other locations include West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and Belle Glade. Parents are welcome to watch their children in action, but all proceedings must remain confidential.  Attorney training takes place in September; student volunteers will be coached by pro bono lawyers.  Great for students interested in a law career.

Give back to your community while expanding your cultural horizons! Volunteers usher for performances at the Broward Center, Parker Playhouse and the Miniaci Performing Arts Center (at NSU) in the evenings and on weekends. Volunteers commit for the entire season, and can work at any of these theaters. Download an applicaiton from our website and contact us for the next orientation date. Bring a friend and volunteer together.

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.