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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 of Palm Beach County
Contact Person: Heidi HolmesJob Title: Volunteer CoordinatorAddress 1: 1225A South Military TrailAddress 2:City: West Palm Beach |
State: FLZIP code: 33415Contact Number : 561.433.3351Email: volunteer@habitatpbc.orgWebsite: www.habitatpbc.org |
Individuals age 16 and older are invited to volunteer on our build sites with a signed waiver from a parent or legal guardian. Volunteers are not required to have any building skills. Projects may include any aspect of housing construction (including but not limited to) framing, roofing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, painting, landscaping, loading and unloading materails, and cleaning up. We are also always looking for office volunteers to greet visitors, file, assist with data entry and other miscellaneous jobs.
Operation Smile Club
Contact Person: Rosie WilliamsonJob Title: CoordinatorAddress 1: 1250 East Hallendale Blvd.Address 2: Suite 900 A, Corporate Office: 6435 Tidewater Dr. Norfolk, VA 23509City: Hallendale |
State: FLZIP code: 33009Contact Number : 954.458.8546Email: administrator@operationsmile.orgWebsite: www.operationsmile.org |
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.
Kids Ecology Corps
Contact Person: Debra MillerJob Title: Kids Ecology CorpsAddress 1: 1350 East Sunrise Blvd.Address 2: Fort LauderdaleCity: Fort Lauderdale |
State: FLZIP code: 33304Contact Number : 954 524 0366Email:Website: www.kidsecologycorps.org |
Our mission is to educate and generate conversations with young people about ecology and the environment and involve them in caring for our earth. It is a grass roots volunteer organization involved in Marine conservation and educational projects to preserve the local coral reef environment. We need volunteers for: office work; phones, filing, data entry, art projects, helping on field trips. Minimum Age: 14 years
Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County
Contact Person: Linda MorenoJob Title: Volunteer CoordinatorAddress 1: 7501 North Jog RoadAddress 2: Palm BeachCity: Palm Beach |
State: FLZIP code: 33412Contact Number : 561.640.4000 ext. 4327 fax: 561.640.3400Email: lmoreno@swa.orgWebsite: www.swa.org |
Volunteers aged 12 years and up are needed in your neighborhood, in our community, and in SWA's Administrative Office. Opportunities include educating Palm Beach County residents about waste reduction and recycling, cleaning and beautifying neighborhoods, and developing skills and talents in SWA's office.
Children’s Hospital
Contact Person: UnknownJob Title: Volunteer CoordinatorAddress 1: 700 Childrens DriveAddress 2:City: Colombus |
State: OHZIP code: 43205Contact Number : 614-722-2000Email: volunteering@nationwidechildrens.orgWebsite: nationwidechildrens.org |
Typically, teen volunteers provide service in many areas, including the information desk, gift shop, sibling Clubhouse, clinic waiting rooms, Close to Home centers, and in office settings. Most assignments will be supporting families, patients, and staff. Teens continuing in the Nationwide Children's volunteer program will have the opportunity to train on patient units. Teens must be 14 and in high school by Septermber 1st. Typically, teen volunteers provide service in many areas, including the information desk, gift shop, sibling Clubhouse, clinic waiting rooms, Close to Home centers, and in office settings. Most assignments will be supporting families, patients, and staff. Teens continuing in the Nationwide Children's volunteer program will have the opportunity to train on patient units. Assignments will be same day/same time each week, typically 2-3 hours.





