The Ocean Watch Foundation is a grass roots volunteer organization involved in marine conservation and educational projects to preserve the local coral reef environment. We need volunteers for the following tasks: Beach cleaner; advertising, fundraising, operations, pr;, Annual Reef Sweep and Beach Clean-up. Since 1988 more than 4,000 volunteers have hauled more than 10 tons of harmful garbage from various beach sites. Minimum Age: 15 years old

Tutors/Playmates: Many volunteers are needed to help with sixty children aged 6-12 after school at Lois Martin Community Center in Dixie Manor, a local housing project. Duties include planning special events, helping with homework, and playing outside.  The program is child-oriented, designed to encourage and motivate the kids to live a successful life.

We have many volunteer opportunities for teens such as music mentor, music performance opportunities for community functions, web site design, program design, etc.

At At the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, we work to encourage the sport of fishing. We need volunteers to assist with fishing programs and to work in our interactive galleries.

Minimum Age: 15 years old

Breakthrough’s innovative Students Teaching Students model partners middle-school students with college and high school students who serve as teachers, role models and mentors, providing real-life examples that it’s ‘cool to be smart’. Teaching with Breakthrough is a volunteer experience, but living expenses stipends are provided, along with housing and AmeriCorps Education Awards at select locations. Contact us for more information.