Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty for children of low income working families of Broward through family oriented pre-school child care services/education and family support/intervention.

We need teen volunteers for: Hands-on working with team leaders and teacher with children 2-5 years old; help teach art and dance; work with food service staff.

Minimum Age: 14 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"

Operation Smile is a private, not-for-profit volunteer medical services organization providing reconstructive surgery and related health care to indigent children and young adults in developing countries and the United States.  Operation Smile provides education and training around the world to physicians and other health professionals to achieve long-term self-sufficiency. Student associations are being established worldwide, and are truly creating miracles for children through education, leadership, and service. Currently, there are over 250 clubs in middle schools, high schools, universities, and medical schools. These clubs are responsible for raising awareness and funds in support of the mission of Operation Smile.  Join this never-ending challenge to take care of the world's disfigured children. It is one made more worthwhile through each friendship forged and culture bridged -- that is what student associations are all about. Applications are available to download at www.operationsmile.org/studentnews /highcollege.html.

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.

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