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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
Habitat for Humanity Re-Store
Contact Person: Habitat for Humanity Re-StoreJob Title: .Address 1: 513 West Broward Blvd.Address 2: Fort LauderdaleCity: Fort Lauderdale |
State: FLZIP code: 33313Contact Number : 954 763 7771Email:Website: www.habitat.org |
At Habitat for Humanity Re-Store, we help build homes for needy families by selling donated items in 100% working condition Volunteers are needed to work as cashiers, drivers, and sales people Minimum Age: 15 years old
Special Olympics – Broward County
Contact Person: Special OlympicsJob Title: Volunteer CoordinatorAddress 1: 5101 NW 21st AvenueAddress 2: Fort LauderdaleCity: Fort Lauderdale |
State: FLZIP code: 33327Contact Number : 954-486-7464Email: jmcguire@ascfl.orgWebsite: www.sobc.org |
We provide year round sports training and competitions for persons with mental retardation. Volunteers are needed to serve as coaches and general games volunteers. Minimum age: 16 years old
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.
Florence Fuller Child Development Center
Contact Person: Cheryl BrowerJob Title: Director of VolunteersAddress 1: WEST ,EASTAddress 2: 10130 185th St. SoutCity: Boca Raton |
State: FLZIP code: 33498 33432Contact Number : 561.482.3006 . 561.391.7274Email: cbrower@ffcdc.orgWebsite: |
Volunteers are needed to help with pre-schoolers in a daycare setting. Duties include arts and crafts, reading, and playing on the playground. There is a need for tutors, Monday - Friday, 3 pm to 5 pm. If you play an instrument, speak a foreign language, love to act, enjoy sports, or have any special talent, come and share! On-site training available.
Habitat for Humanity
Contact Person: James KefflerJob Title: Office ManagerAddress 1: 100 East Linton Blvd., #203Address 2:City: Delray Beach |
State: FLZIP code: 33483Contact Number : 561.819.6070 Fax: 561.819.0173Email: hfhboca@hfhboca.orgWebsite: www.hfhboca.org |
Helpers for Humanity: Various jobs are available from clerical to construction during the building of a habitat home. Physical labor from painting to roofing to planning are all greatly needed. Work is usually scheduled on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 1:00 p.m.. to 5:00 p.m. Students must have a signed release form to participate and be accompanied by at least one chaperone 18 years of age or old
VOLUNTEENS NEWS!
My name is Megan Mangines, and I am the President of VolunTeens. I am a rising Junior at American Heritage High School in Boca Raton, Florida, Florida. I am excited about making this website more useful than ever! If you are visiting this website from outside the Palm Beach and Broward County that we are currently located in and would like to make a difference in your community, contact me for a great opportunity!
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