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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
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Some Teen Volunteer Opportunities
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.
F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Ranch
Contact Person: Debbie BarwickJob Title: .Address 1: 19801 Sheridan StreetAddress 2: Pembroke PinesCity: Pembroke Pines |
State: FLZIP code: 33308Contact Number : 954 492-0168Email: debbie@eiahorses.orgWebsite: www.EIAHorses.org |
We are a non-profit horse rescue facility providing an anlternative to destruction of the horses that have been found to be EIA positive. We are a quarantine and resuce ranch providing opportunities to families and individuals to care for and sponsor a horse. We are in need of volunteers 7 days a week for various horse-related ranch activities such as watering, feeding, and cleaning of stalls. Any individual with grant oand fundraising experience is also needed.
Coral Springs Downtown Lions Club
Contact Person: Ralph RussoJob Title: Adopt-a-Street ChairpersonAddress 1: Coral SpringsAddress 2:City: . |
State: ALZIP code: 33075Contact Number : 954.609.3001Email: ralph@russoig.comWebsite: |
Want to clean up the environment and earn up to 6 volunteer hours? The Coral Springs Downtown Lions Club holds an in-town street cleanup project four weekends a year. An easy, quick, and GREEN way to make a difference in your community.
Broward County Animal Care and Regulation
Contact Person: Allan SiegelJob Title: Volunteer coordinatorAddress 1: Two Locations: Fort LauderdaleAddress 2:City: and Pompano Beach |
State: FLZIP code:Contact Number : 954 359 1010Email:Website: www.broward.org/animal |
Volunteers must commit to work one shift a month for a minimum of two months. For the Fort Lauderdale shelter, volunteers can work Monday through Saturday. For the Pompano shelter, volunteers can work Wednesday through Sunday and customize their time to fit their needs. Opportunities include Adoption Assistants, Greeters and Escorts, and Lost and Found Associates that help to reunite lost pets with their owners; and at the Fort Lauderdale shelter only - Veterinary Assistants.
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Contact Person: Melissa VendittiJob Title: .Address 1: 2901 Stirling Road, Suite 208Address 2: Fort LauderdaleCity: Fort Lauderdale |
State: FLZIP code: 33312Contact Number : 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.





