Leader and Sidewalker. Students are needed to aid handicapped youngsters with riding instruction. Training is provided to ensure safe and enjoyable experiences for both the rider and the volunteers.  (Prior horse experience is not necessary.)  Volunteers will be asked to commit to a specific riding class. Students to groom and feed the horses, clean the stalls, etc, are also needed. If you love horses, this is a great volunteer opportunity!

Service with the Special Olympics begins with the Indoor Games in September. Students can help with Bowling competitions on September 18th. In addition, volunteers are needed to help with various sports practices both fall and spring. Volunteers assist coaches through enthusiastic encouragement of the athletes and often participate in physical activity.

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

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

VSA Arts is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create learning opportunities through the arts for people with disabilities. Volunteer positions are available on Saturdays through June, July, and August. Positions include: Art Assistant for a Furniture Painting Class at the Lighthouse Center for the Arts in Tequesta, and Art Assistant for a Cartooning Class at the John Prince Park in Lake Worth. Responsibilities include assisting the art instructor with distributing supplies, assisting participants as needed, and encouraging participants to stay on task. Volunteers are also needed Sept. 18- Oct. 9: "A Portrait of Me" - class for teens and adults with disabilities. From 10:30 - 12 noon at Burns Road Community Center, Palm Beach Gardens.