The Ann Storck Center provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of sports for persons with mental retardation. The Center needs volunteers to serve as coaches and general games volunteers. Minimum age: 16 years old

Say 'yes' to volunteering time and friendship, because we know someone who really needs a Friend, it's a child with special needs. The Friendship Circle's got three terrific ways for you to be a part of something that's really incredible. We know teens can and do make a difference, and being a volunteer is a great way to give an extraordinary gift to an extraordinary kid! You'll make lots of new friends too! Why not enjoy activities with other teens just like you, teens who know that giving to others makes you feel better about yourself and the world! Friends at Home is made up teens visiting a special needs child in their home and the program also includes tons of other programs to become a part of! Join the circle. Make the world of a difference in the life of a special needs child.

Translating/Tutorial Program:  Each Saturday morning students meet to help migrant families and local doctors communicate at the Caridad Health Clinic.  Students also help by baby-sitting children of patients while parents are busy with the doctor.  Often Spanish speaking students help older members of the families learn English.  Although open to everyone, this is an excellent opportunity for students in the Spanish curriculum to practice and perfect Spanish.

  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.