Society Scene's Volunteer Guide 2012 by Meredith Clements

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Broward August 29, 2012 HERB BROTSPIES: Broward Partnership For The Homeless “You don’t realize that you beneﬁt yourself. You give something and get something back. It’s a two way street.”

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Administration (VA) “I want to help anyway I can; my life isn’t perfect, I have suffered losses but I can still give back and inspire.”

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FOREST WILLIAMS: Deliver The Dream

“It [volunteering] enriches my life. It absolutely does. I get more satisfaction out of volunteer work than anything else I do in my life. It’s hard to explain.”

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MINNIE JONES: Impact Broward

“It [volunteering] is just as beneﬁcial to you as it is to them. It really makes the world go round.”

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RECOVERY CENTER “I feel I’ve been blessed. By helping other peole I have learned a lot.”

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Cover photo: J.P. Taravella High School 12th grade Special Olympics athletes Maria Salinas, left, David Pierce and Aaron Underweiser; photo by Robert Duyos

departments: Staff Note 8 Guest Column 12 Olympian Q-and-A 13 Scene & be Seen 14 - 19 Calendar 20 Volunteer listings 21

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Society Scene would like thank: The outstanding Olympians, volunteers and photographers, who were both inspirationa A special thank you to: Fort Lauderdale Aquatic patient and inspirational. Complex; Broward rd Tab ennis Club; Americ Table Tennis American Top Team; South Plantation High School; ool; Lauderdale YYacht acht Club; Univ Universal ersal Gymnastics; and JJ.P. Taravella avella la High School’ Sch Olympics. School’ss Special Olympics.

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Every choice is a Pathway to something new. The Pathways into Girl Scouts are as diverse as each girl.

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A Girl’s life is full of choices. So is Girl Scouting. Join Girl Scouts Today… Begin YOUR Journey!

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Impact Broward congratulates and thanks our 807 volunteers for their time and efforts in making Broward County a better place to live. Their total hours of 276,725 for this ﬁscal year is valued at $5.9 million according to the Independent Sector. Impact Broward would also like to thank the organizations listed below for giving our volunteers the opportunity to contribute 276,725 hours of service to Broward County increasing capacity to nonproﬁt agencies and improving the lives of children and adults. Our agency invites those in Broward County who are 55+ years of age to call and inquire about volunteer opportunities and to learn about our programs at 954-484-7117 or Email: info@impactbroward.org or www.impactbroward.org

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Staffer’s most memorable Olympic moments: ABBI: It was the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics. I was only 11years-old but I still remember the moment gymnast Kerri Strug nailed the landing of her vault, despite a damaged ankle. As my entire family watched we gasped in horror, shock and pure amazement. Strug’s performance guaranteed the gold medal for the U.S. Strug literally took one for the team, which is one of the many qualities an Olympian should possess.

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STACY: Like most little girls, I had an idol – someone I wanted to emulate – it was Olympian Nadia Comaneci. I dreamed of being a gymnast just like her. Luckily, my folks decided to take us to the Olympics in Montreal. Sitting next to my dad, I found myself watching my favorite athlete become the ﬁrst gymnast in Olympic history to earn a perfect 10. It was a “perfect” moment, one that I’ve always treasured. Witnessing that kind of perfection inspires the human spirit to see that there is no limit to what we can accomplish, whether in an Olympic venue or in our own community.

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s the world cheered for their nation’s greatest athletes in the 2012 Olympic Games in London we couldn’t help but notice the parallels between Olympians and volunteers.

Olympians, with their athletic excellence, pursue a goal that some deem impossible. But somewhere between lofty and laudable, the best of the best make their dreams come true. Though, in our eyes, attaining gold medal status is not limited to athletes. Volunteerism requires a commitment to make the world a better place, a goal that our community strives for daily. When we opened up the call for nominations of outstanding local volunteers, we were ﬂooded with the following qualities: discipline, passion, altruism and allegiance. Within the pages of our Olympic-themed Volunteer Guide you’ll ﬁnd images and stories from inspirational volunteers and admirable athletes. Together, we feel, they represent greatness. Our guest columnist Greg Louganis, a four-time Olympic diving gold medalist and active volunteer within the GLBT community, shares what it means to dedicate oneself to a goal or cause and the qualities required to be successful (page 12). Fellow Olympians also share their thoughts on the importance of volunteerism (page 13).

MEREDITH: To be honest, I didn’t have very much knowledge about the Olympics when we started planning for this issue. But after tracking down South Florida’s Olympic participants, I’ve grown a fond appreciation for the competition and what it entails. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I’ve never worked with a more gracious and grounded group of people; their patience and generosity taught me that being great in all facets of life is equally important. Every four years I will look forward to the Olympics and Paralympics, remembering fondly the fruitful summer I worked with (and learned from) some of the best athletes – and individuals – in the world.

As always, the issue provides a listing of local available volunteer opportunities with a new design that can be pulled in its entirety and held for future reference (starting on page 21). So pick your passion and pass it on. This year’s featured volunteers exhibit a gold standard with their motivating attitudes and acts of compassion. Posing with them are local Olympic stars who capture the essence of stalwart dedication; both are unstoppable. When it came time to select the featured Olympians for our cover, the task seemed difﬁcult at ﬁrst. But it didn’t take long for us to think of a few local Olympians whose dedication is admirable. These truly amazing athletes enjoy the thrills and challenges of competition despite life’s daily obstacles. So we worked with Sun Sentinel staff photographer Robert Duyos to capture the enthusiasm of Taravella High School’s Special Olympics athletes. These Olympians are at the top of our podium. While many of us will never have the opportunity to compete in the Olympics, much less win a medal, we can still perform like an Olympian in every part of our lives. To be the best one can be and to donate one’s time to the betterment of others is nothing short of commendable.

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Become a Volunteer! It’s a great way to see a show, meet new people and support the arts.

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Since 1991, over 10,000 tri-county residents have generously donated their time at the Broward Center and our affiliated venues, the Parker Playhouse, the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center and the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center. From students and retirees to those who just love the theater, volunteers contribute over 100,000 hours each year. They make life-long friends, enjoy the advantages of working in a theater setting, and make a significant impact on our community.

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HandsOn Broward inspires, equips and mobilizes people to take action to positively affect change. We connect individuals & groups to meaningful hands-on service opportunities at more than 600 nonprofit organizations in Broward Co., Florida.

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We wish to thank all our VOLUNTEERS & PROJECT LEADERS for their time and dedication, as well as our 2011/12 CORPORATE PARTNERS for engaging HandsOn Broward as their philanthropic and social responsibility program organizers.

HandsOn Broward is a proud member of the national HandsOn Network. We look forward to serving the community for years to come, and expand our reach to include a new HandsOn Miami chapter. To learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities, or to schedule a volunteer orientation at your place of business, please call 954.233.1300 or visit our website at

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Thank You To All Our Dedicated Volunteers!

• Sponsor, cook & serve meals • Host donation drives • Plan, organize and host fundraisers (Jeans Day, Yard Sale, Bake Sale, Dance-a-thon, Tennis Tournament)

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Broward Partnership for the Homeless is committed to reducing homelessness by promoting independence and self worth through advocacy, housing and comprehensive services.

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Through your support, the Urban League of Broward County takes the lead on issues important to you and your family – education, jobs, housing and health.

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t the Olympics this summer in London, I was asked about the “sacrifices” I had made in my life to achieve excellence. I said, “I don’t view what I did as a “sacrifice” but a choice as to my life and lifestyle. For Olympians: it isn’t a sacrifice, it is a practice and a choice. The decision to commit myself to attain an extraordinary goal isn’t about what I gave up – it is about what I was able to gain. I don’t think in terms of what I am missing, I focus on what I am trying to achieve. The decisions Louganis, 5 time Olympic medalist won gold in I made centered around what I both the platform and springboard events in the could do to be the very best I 1984 and 1988 Olympics. could possibly be. It takes great effort to get up every morning and dedicate yourself to training, healthy living and the mental and emotional strains of high performance. I feel the rewards of success vastly outweigh the inconveniences and even the hardships of injury or competitive disappointment. Anyone who sets out to become an Olympian knows that the road is long and full of peaks and valleys. It takes endurance to climb the mountain and stand at the summit. I’ve never met an athlete who said it was easy. But we do more often than not make a game out of the challenges we are faced with. I believe deeply that no one achieves greatness on his own. Even in individual sports, we have a team around us – coaches, parents, friends, fellow athletes – who support our dreams and help us stay focused on how to achieve them. With whatever it is we want to accomplish, it’s important to have people around us who believe in us. In my own athletic achievements the people in my life were my coach, Ron O’Brien and Mom. Among the lessons she taught me was the idea that I should make every place I go better because I was there. I think this is a dream shared by many people who dedicate themselves to volunteerism. It isn’t always easy to get up and train, and similarly, it isn’t always easy to get up and work without pay for the sake of an idea – knowing we can make the world better in big ways and small. But just like an athlete, those who volunteer shouldn’t think of what they do as a sacrifice but as a choice – a decision to dedicate their time to helping others. When an issue or a dream seems too big, sometimes it’s best to stay focused on what we have in front of us at that moment in time. In 1980, when America boycotted the Moscow Olympics, I had to rethink my life and postpone my dream of an Olympic gold medal for four years. It seemed a long time away. So some days, my coach and I had to create little goals to get me through a practice and give me a sense of achievement. We played games that proved to work to my benefit in breaking records; we do get good at what we practice! I think many people who volunteer go through the same process: when the big issues seem overwhelming, we just have to break it down and find one thing we can work toward and count as a success. For me in my everyday life that means just picking up litter I see on the street. It’s the little things we do every day that result in the big achievements that change the world. That’s true for Olympic athletes and that’s true for volunteers. So whatever your passion is, know that great achievement comes down to little acts: believing in the worthiness of your goal, surrounding yourself with the right team and turning up every day to make some progress, great or small, in support of your ambition. The formula for success is the same for all endeavors and the world is counting on people to dream big. No worthy goal requires us to “sacrifice” – it requires us to make a choice: To be the best we can be in whatever we do!

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This was my first Olympics and I felt very special to be a part. It took many years of dedication and focus to reach this goal. I moved to the USA, sacrificing my family and friends, but all this was worth it. Not just from being part of the Olympic family, but the journey to get there was incredible. I enjoyed so much along the the way. I think being a volunteer is the same. You can’t only think about the final results, but that all the small contribution and commitment will generate a better world.

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Over the years, I have dedicated countless hours towards achieving my goal of Olympic gold. This year, I reached that goal. The dedication, commitment, passion, hard work, and endurance required to achieve Olympic gold is not too different from the qualities of volunteers who have dedicated countless hours towards helping others. Volunteers do so much good for the various causes, but often times do not get the credit deserved because most of their work is done behind the scenes. This was very similar to my preparation for the Olympics. I spent countless hours behind the scenes training for the largest tournament of my career. Helping others, while not getting paid to do so, takes an incredible amount of passion and dedication. Volunteers give their time because they want to, not because they have to. This is where I feel like I can really relate to the volunteers. I do not play tennis for the money or because someone is forcing me to. I play tennis because I truly love it, which puts the volunteers and myself in the same boat.

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To be at the top of your game in whatever you do, you have to commit 100 percent to your goal. As an Olympic athlete, we have dedicated the past eight years of our life to trying to get around the racetrack faster and faster each time. You have up days and down days, but it is your passion that makes you come back the next day to do it Anna Tunnicliffe, left, Molly Vandemoer and Deb Capozzi in May, 2012, when the team qualified for the London Olympics. PHOTO/RICHARD again, to make yourself that LANGDON/OCEAN IMAGES little bit better. What we do couldn’t be done without the help of the volunteers around the world. They show an incredible amount of commitment, passion, dedication and selﬂessness to what they do to allow us to do what we do.

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Below: Arnie Freeman, left, and Broward Meals On Wheels board member Howard Ward taping a segment for the Hollybrook community TV show “Hollybrook Hotline.”

Above: Jack Hilley, left, and John Val serving meals in Fort Lauderdale at a Broward Meals on Wheels congregate dining site.

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Right: Sophie Genkin, left, Rikki-Lee Robinson and Danielle Schneider serve a healthy lunch through the Breaking Bread, Breaking Barriers program at Broward Partnership for the Homeless.

Below: Linda Green, left, and Jay Green at Can’t Stomach Cancer’s second annual “Dream Team Run” in the Miami ING Marathon and Half Marathon.

Above: Kyle Aylor, left, and Kyle McAllister, from the Serve Everybody project at Christ Church, mulched and cleaned playground equipment for Broward Partnership for the Homeless. Right: Browne Pearson, left, Risa Arnold and Ann Marchetti volunteering during A Child Is Missing’s “A Taste of Summer” event. Below: Juan Ortega volunteers at Junior Achievement’s (JA) “JA Day,” which took place at Oakridge Elementary. The event is a one-day presentation of JA’s programs, which includes curriculum that teaches business, economic and life skills to youth.

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Above: The Miami Dolphins Special Teams volunteers joined up with Miami Dolphins players for Feeding South Florida’s Mobile Food pantry giveaway.

Above: During the “Broward County Comcast Cares Day” project, volunteers assisted in landscaping, gardening and interior work at the Henry McNeal Turner Learning Academy located in Carver Ranches.

Above: Volunteers from JM Family Gwendolyn Thompson-Lisker, left, Rose Faraone, Anthony Faraone and Brent Anhorn sort food at Feeding South Florida.

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Thank You Symphony Volunteers and Sponsors! Kudos to all our society MeMbers & coMMittees!

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Friday, September 28, 2012 Classical Swing Golf Outing Fort Lauderdale Country Club

December 11, 2012 • 8:15 pm Symphony of the Americas Brass Ensemble

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Celebrate the Classics

Friday, October 19, 2012 Wines of the World Dinner & Auction Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six ~ 6:00 pm Tuesday, November 27, 2012 Style and Substance Luncheon Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six ~ 11 am Friday, January 25, 2013 25th Anniversary Gala Hyatt Regency Pier 66

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“Opera to Broadway” returns by popular demand February 26, 2013 • 8:15 pm Donna Balson, Courtenay Budd, Marcin Bronikowski, Eduardo Aladrén

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March 19, 2013 • 8:15 pm Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida Gordon Roberts, Artistic Director

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Sunday, February 24, 2013 Holland America Shipboard Luncheon and Musicale

April 15, 2013 (Monday 8:15 pm) Concerto Nos. 1, 2 AND 3 April 16, 2013 (Tuesday 8:15 pm) Concerto Nos. 4 AND 5 Conrad Tao, Piano

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2012 NOMINEES

Debbie Abrams Boca Raton Historical Society Kathy Adkins The Junior League of Boca Raton Judy Asselta National Society of Arts & Letters/South Florida Boca Raton Susan Beery Boca Ballet Theatre Karin Bice Spirit of Giving Network Maureen A. Burke Soroptimist International Boca Raton/Deerfield Beach Kristin Calder Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County Barbara Cambia The George Snow Scholarship Fund Anita Detert Boca Raton Children’s Museum Dorcas Eppright Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League Morgan Green The Caring Hearts Auxiliary of the FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing’s Louis and Anne Green Sandra Greenblatt Tri County Humane Society

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10:30 AM Reception & Silent Auction/Raffle • 11:30 AM Luncheon Silver Seating: $125 • Platinum Runway Seating: $200 (with Champagne)

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Susan Harris YMCA of South Palm Beach County Una James C.R.O.S. Ministries Heidi Johnson Florence Fuller Child Development Centers Bonnie Kaye FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Sugar McCauley Caridad Center Barbara Perino Milagro Foundation, Inc. Barbara Pessel The Pap Corps Gloria D. Pierson HomeSafe Mille Raphael Boca Raton Police Department LouAnn Such Boca Helping Hands, Inc. Samantha Vassallo In the Pines Alison Wiener Horses and the Handicapped of South Florida, Inc. Joan Weidenfeld Boca Raton Woman’s Club

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Above: Maryn, left, volunteer Claire Burnett and Brittany Camper at a Deliver the Dream “Dream Retreat.” The retreats allow families living with an illness to relax, enjoy time together and create support groups with the other families suffering from the same disease. Middle: Zofia, left, and volunteer Matthew Crane at a “Dream Retreat.” Right: Leisl, left, volunteer Forest Williams and Amelia at a “Dream Retreat.”

Above: Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation volunteer James DeAnda visits Maximiliano Velasquez, 15, who is fighting leukemia. Right: John Brown, 7, left, Cheyenna Brown and Cathy Suhor. Volunteer Suhor delivers emergency financial assistance to the Brown family, where John is fighting brain cancer.

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Above: Hope South Florida partners with more than 45 churches in the community through its Faith-In-Action program, which serves as emergency overnight shelter for families in need. Volunteer Mike Schick works to make a family’s stay comfortable and safe. Below: Tom Hackett and congregants of Trinity Lutheran Church of Fort Lauderdale help serve a hot meal to more than 200 homeless individuals through TasteHope Mobile.

Above: Lowe’s volunteers at a Rebuilding Together Broward project with “Rob the Rebuilder” mascot. Above: JM Family associate Eric Worsham volunteers with Habitat for Humanity.

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Left: Teen volunteers from Cypress Bay High School’s PRIDE Club and McFatter High School’s SHAPE Club dressed as nymphs and fairies to hand out programs and help serve hors d’oeuvres to guests at the Young At Art Children’s Museum’s “Recycled Art Fashion Show.” Below: Mary Giuseffi volunteers as emcee at the museum’s “Recycled Art Fashion Show.”

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Above: Fort Lauderdale Mayor, John P. “Jack” Seiler, with student volunteers from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale entertaining at Winterfest’s “White Party.”

Above left: Broward County Teen Future Workforce volunteers Oriana Rivera, left, Yesenia Del Campo, Amanda Wolfe, Daniela Roeder, Carly Thornton and Michael Blackstock at the Y National Leadership Conference, which took place in Blue Ridge, NC. Right: Pastor Mashack asks for feedback from YMCA of Broward County students at the L.A. Lee YMCA located in Fort Lauderdale.

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Top: Miami Dolphins player Anthony Fasano assists with construction at a Rebuilding Together home site. Bottom: Miami Dolphins player Tyrone Culver, left, and Dolphins Coach Joe Philbin help landscape the grounds of Larkdale Elementary located in Laurderhill.

Left: Miami Dolphins player Jake Long helps prepare food at the Homeless Voice Shelter located in Hollywood. Below: Miami Dolphins player Sean Smith reads to children during the “Miami Dolphins Fin Fest,” which took place at Sun Life Stadium.

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Circuit Independent Film 6 Southern Festival, through Sept. 9, hosted by

and Book Signing, 7 Appearance 7 p.m., hosted by the Museum of Art

8 Design Squad Nation, hosted by the

Fort Lauderdale. Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade will sign his new book, A Father First: How My Life Became Bigger Than Basketball. Books will be signed by Wade and distributed on a voucher system only. $28.61. 1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Visit www.moafl.org.

Anniversary Celebration, 13 10:30 14 Community Champions, 6 p.m., to a.m., to benefit Forever Family/

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Bella’s Group. Author and criminal investigator Joe Matthews will speak and the Marsha and Alan Levy Champion of Child Abuse Prevention Award will be presented to the family of the late Nancy Cotterman. Lauderdale Yacht Club. Visit www.ForeverFamily.org.

Chefs Auction, 6:30 p.m., 19 toSignature benefit March of Dimes Broward Pints for Preservation, 6 p.m., to 20 Division. Guests are invited to sample benefit Broward Trust for Historic food from Chef Paul Niedermann along with 20 other chefs. The event will also include drinks, live music and silent and live auctions. Harbor Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, Fort Lauderdale. Visit www.MarchofDimes. com/Florida.

Preservation. While enjoying drinks and appetizers, attendees will discuss local historic sites that are currently at risk throughout Broward County. $35. Maguires Hill 16 Irish Pub & Eatery, Fort Lauderdale. Email snohe@ fau.edu.

Up Appreciation Party, 27 Wrap 6 p.m., to benefit the Children’s

Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC). CDTC Transformers will host a wrap-up party to thank everyone who participated in its two-month long holiday toy drive. $10 plus a roll of wrapping paper or wrapping supplies. Stout Bar & Grill, Oakland Park. Visit www. ChildrensDiagnostic.org.

benefit Deliver The Dream. The luncheon will honor outstanding leaders who are champions in their professions and who make a difference within the community. $125. Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale. Visit www.DeliverTheDream.org.

a.m. - 4 p.m. guests are invited to participate in tours, arts, crafts and other activities for the entire family. Admission is half price for adults and free for age 12 and younger. 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale. Visit www. BonnetHouse.org.

Museum of Discovery and Science. Participants are encouraged to get creative while engineering useful objects out of everyday items based on the PBS TV series “Design Squad Nation.”401 S.W. 2 St., Fort Lauderdale. Visit www.mods.org.

Ball – A Father 15 Sweetheart Daughter Dance, 6 p.m., to benefit Junior Achievement of South Florida. Guests are invited to enjoy dinner, dancing, sweets, photo booth and silent auction. JA World Huizenga Center at Broward College, 1130 Coconut Creek Boulevard. Visit www. JASouthFlorida.org.

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Tasting & Auction, 7 p.m. to benefit the Ann Storck Center. In addition to food tasting, the benefit will include a silent auction that features vacation packages, jewelry, sports items and autographed memorabilia. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Call 954-584-8000.

Go Red For Women Celebration, 10:30 a.m., to benefit the American Heart Association. This luncheon and“Love Your Heart Workshops”aims to extinguish heart disease. Habor Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, Fort Lauderdale. Visit www.Heart.org/Broward.

Kya’s Smiles Golf Tournament, 8 a.m. to benefit Kya’s Smiles. In addition to a day of golf the event will include a raffle, silent auction and prizes. Inverrary Country Club, Plantation. Visit www.KyasSmiles.com.

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Unveiling, 8:30 p.m., to benefit Here’s Help; A Safe Haven for Newborns; and Friends Forever Rescue. Sponsored by One Beat CPR, the calendar models will greet fans and provide autographs. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood. Call 954-585-5112.

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Flamingo Gardens. Attendees are invited to learn how to identify raptors by silhouette. See and learn to identify raptors up close at the gardens’Bird of Prey Center’s collection of hawks, eagles and other raptors. 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. Visit www. FlamingoGardens.org.

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The film offers a glimpse into what it might be like for members of the military returning home who must find a way to live with post traumatic stress disorder. Reception begins at 7 p.m., film begins at 8 p.m. Cinema Paradiso, Fort Lauderdale. Visit www.fliff.com.

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Classic Film Festival, to benefit Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund. The Classic Gateway Theatre will present 15 classic movies. A portion of each ticket sold will benefit the Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund, a fund of the McCormick Foundation. Films include:“Gone with The Wind”and “The Wizard of Oz.”1820 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Visit www.TheGatewayTheatre.com.

Miramar Cultural Center. The festival begins Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. with a ceremony, reception, meet and greet with filmmakers and a screening of“Five Acts”with a discussion. Festival continues through the weekend. Visit www.MiramarCulturalCenter.org.

Film: All Wars End, to benefit 11 Wounded Warriors of South Florida.

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Museum of Art. Event will include a tour of studio school with demonstrations on printmaking, ceramic, photography, drawing and computer lab. Lunch will follow. $15. Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-5250243.

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Third Annual Clothes Off Our Backs, 5 p.m., to benefit Women In Distress. Oceans234 will provide a buffet and guests are invited to enter to win raffle prizes. Donations of new and gently-used clothes will be accepted as well as cell phones and cell phone chargers. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., Deerfield Beach. Visit www.WomenInDistress.org.

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jselvaggi@sosﬂorida.com www.sosﬂorida.com 954-420-5030 SOS provides a secure home and services to approximately 75 foster children. Volunteers are needed as Study Buddies to help students academically. This includes helping children with their homework at least one hour in the evening every week, starting in September; critical subjects are math, science and reading. Must be 21 or older.

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edelmaneve@bellsouth.net www.CCWomensClub.webs.com 954-330-4231 The club has served the community for more than 40 years and provided more than $175,000 in scholarships for Coconut Creek students. Volunteers are sought to help with fundraising events, including the annual fair, Festival of Lights and garage sale. Coconut Creek women are welcome to join monthly meetings that take place at 7:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Rowe Community Center.

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TRVolunteer@aol.com www.tomorrowsrainbow.org 954-657-8933 Tomorrow’s Rainbow provides guidance and support to help grieving children and their families deal with the loss of a loved one. Volunteers are sought for a variety of roles, including serving as facilitators for children and helping to take care of the miniature horses used in therapeutic play areas.

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katie@hhsﬂ.org www.hhsﬂ.org 954-974-2007 Horses and the Handicapped provides therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities for the disabled. Volunteers are needed as horse handlers and side walkers to help with the therapeutic riding program. Volunteers must be 14 or older to participate without a parent, must complete an application and pay a $25 fee to cover a team T-shirt and a background check. Orientation is the third Friday of the month.

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jmackin@igfa.org www.igfa.org 954-927-2628 The IGFA is committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices. Volunteers are sought for the following roles: catch gallery operator (operating the fishing simulators and helping Hall of Fame guests), world records assistant (helping with the certification of scales, test lines and more), educational program assistant (helping with day camps, fishing clinics and more) and administrative assistant. Davie

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carol.johnson@erac.com 954-753-0244 The club is dedicated to furthering educational,

micah@darrellgwynnfoundation.org www.darrellgwynnfoundation.org 954-792-7223, ext. 101 The foundation’s mission is to provide support for people with paralysis and prevent spinal cord injuries. Volunteer spokespeople are sought for the education and prevention program. Speakers should be interested in sharing their stories and will speak at area high schools to educate students and help facilitate relationships with schools and school districts.

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evelyn@giveheravoice.org www.giveheravoice.org 305-803-0972 Give Her A Voice works to heal the impact of trauma and abuse and transform it into empowered storytelling through the arts. Volunteers are sought for a variety of roles, such as helping at events, planning and promoting fundraising activities, researching grants, creating ﬂiers and more.

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sncvolunteers@gmail.com www.sawgrassnaturecenter.org 954-752-9453 The center cares for injured or orphaned wildlife and works to educate the public about the environment and the species that inhabit it. Volunteers 18 and older can work with the animals in the wildlife hospital, those ages 16 to 18 can help in the nature center building as a docent (interview required), and those ages 15 to 16 can help with the Green Team doing gardening work on site.

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Hagtaf@aol.com www.prestigeclub.org 954-617-6210 The Prestige Club raises money to help children and young adults who have suffered or are in need of assistance. Volunteers are sought to help with upcoming events, including a Halloween party, a November picnic and a Christmas dinner.

SAWGRASS NATURE CENTER & WILDLIFE HOSPITAL

www.ﬂamingogardens.org 954-473-2955 Flamingo Gardens depicts and preserves the area’s natural and cultural heritage with its botanical gardens and Everglades wildlife sanctuary. Volunteers are sought to serve as museum, garden and aviary docents, and help with horticulture, children’s educational events and maintenance, such as woodworking, plumbing and electrical work.

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alexa@jasouthflorida.org www.jasouthflorida.org 954-979-7100 Junior Achievement teaches more than 50,000 students a year about the importance of business, personal finance and entrepreneurship. Volunteers are sought to help students in classes and in Junior Achievement World. At JA World, volunteers are needed to assist students in a specific storefront during their on-site simulation. The time commitment is about five hours. The in-class program’s commitment is one hour a week for six weeks in grades K-12.

civic and charitable activities, as well as promoting personal growth among its members. Volunteers are sought for different areas, such as arts, education, home life, international outreach, public issues, domestic violence and conservation.

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We can’t do it without you, Volunteer Today! The Miramar Cultural Center is looking for volunteers to serve as ushers and patron greeters, sign up today! If you love the theater and want to be a part of our upcoming season, join now. New Volunteer Orientations will take place on September 4th and 5th at 6 p.m. If you would like to take part please fill out a volunteer application online at www.miramarculturalcenter.org

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friendsofyaa@youngatartmuseum.org YoungAtArtMuseum.org 954-424-5018 Friends of YAA is an auxiliary group whose mission is to assist in community advocacy/ awareness and serve as a fundraising arm for Young At Art Museum. Volunteer opportunities include planning and facilitating the Young At Art Annual Gala in May and serving on the sponsorships, entertainment, program, auction and volunteers committees.

NORTHEAST FOCAL POINT SENIOR CENTER

info@kidsindistress.org www.kidinc.org 954-390-7620 Kids In Distress is a nationally accredited agency that works to prevent child abuse, preserve the family, and care and treat abused and neglected children. Volunteer opportunities include the KID Ambassador Program, Group Volunteer Program, Teens for KID and for fundraising events, such as Duck Fest.

NATIONAL WEEK OF THE OCEAN INC. nwoto@att.net www.national-week-of-the-ocean.org 954-462-5573 The group works to create awareness of the ocean’s fragile environment and our interdependence with it. Volunteers are sought for online research, development of a youthoriented web page and assistance with events.

IMPACT BROWARD

lhesenius@impactbroward.org www.impactbroward.org 954-484-7117 Impact Broward works to engage individuals

JESSICA JUNE CHILDREN’S CANCER FOUNDATION

info@JJCCF.org www.JJCCF.org 954-712-6322 The foundation provides emergency financial assistance for children fighting cancer and advocates for and raises awareness of childhood cancer. Volunteers are sought to visit families and deliver emergency financial assistance. This requires having a camera, an available vehicle and a flexible schedule to meet with children fighting cancer and family members at one of the foundation’s partner hospitals.

Trust319@att.net www.felinefriendsﬂ.com 954-596-0848 Feline Friends is a volunteer-run, nonproﬁt adoption center for rescued cats. Volunteers are sought to help with cleaning, socializing and improving the cats’ chances of being adopted

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eglynn@gildasclubsouthflorida.org www.gildasclubsouthflorida.org 954-763-6776 Gilda’s Club is a free cancer support community that provides networking groups, lectures, workshops and more. Volunteers are needed to assist with events and outreach efforts, provide clerical/office support and help at Noogieland, the children’s program. Volunteers also can help with the Friends of Gilda’s and Emerging Leaders auxiliary groups.

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nefocalpoint@deerﬁeld-beach.com www.deerﬁeld-beach.com 954-480-4449 The center provides a variety of programs and has an Alzheimer’s day care center, thrift shop and preschool. Volunteers are sought to answer phones, help with recreational programs and assist customers and sort donated items at the thrift shop. Entertainers also are needed.

cferrara@womenindistress.org www.womenindistress.org 954-760-9800 Women In Distress is a full-service domestic violence center whose mission is to stop abuse through intervention, education and advocacy. Volunteers are sought to help weekly at its family center in Deerﬁeld Beach (with administrative tasks, answering hotline calls, outreach services, etc.) or at its thrift store in Margate. It also needs volunteers on a periodic basis to help with special events and during the holidays.

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through service to meet critical needs of children, adults and nonproﬁts in Broward County. Volunteers are needed to tutor and mentor children, provide peer support to veterans and their families, make weekly phone calls to elderly and disabled adults, provide consulting services to nonproﬁts, provide computer training and more.

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volunteer@YoungAtArtMuseum.org YoungAtArtMuseum.org 954-424-0085 Young At Art aims to provide inspiring, interactive experiences and transform the way children and families use art to share experiences. Teen and adult volunteers are sought to help in exhibition areas, assist with birthday parties, special events and camps, lead tour groups, and help with marketing, fundraising and ofﬁce/administrative duties.

by networking and spreading the word about the group’s work.

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robert.peters@starlight.org www.starlight.org/ﬂorida 954-318-2178 The foundation helps seriously ill children and their families cope with pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities. Volunteers are sought to help with fundraising, administrative work, business development, marketing and more.

DELIVER THE DREAM

rebecca.hahessy@deliverthedream.org deliverthedream.org 954-564-3512 Deliver the Dream provides a retreat program for families experiencing a serious illness or crisis. Volunteers are needed to help with a three-day, two-night retreat; offerings range from outdoor recreational activities to indoor therapeutic workshops.

Dawn@winterfestparade.com www.winterfestparade.com 954-767-0686 The group presents the annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade. Volunteers are needed to help in the ofﬁce, set up and break down for various events, help with the blacktie ball auction, and with the main event’s grandstand viewing area and booths.

ENCORE CONNECT AT IMPACT BROWARD

encore@impactbroward.org www.impactbroward.org 954-484-7117 Encore Connect works to connect baby boomers with volunteer opportunities of all types in Broward County.

TUESDAYS ANGELS, INC

ROSS5100@aol.com www.tuesdaysangels.org 954-566-7686 Tuesday’s Angels provides emergency assistance to ﬁnancially needy people with HIV/AIDS in Broward County. Volunteers are sought to help with marketing, grant writing and researching, website maintenance, screening applications, coordinating rafﬂe prizes and more.

BROWARD PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS

csaucier@hsbroward.com www.humanebroward.com 954-266-6814 The Humane Society provides shelter, aid and responsible pet adoptions and educates the community about respect and kindness to all animals. Adoption Ambassadors are needed to provide temporary homes for select dogs. Petting Attention and Love (PAL) volunteers, who should have an extensive background with different types of dogs, are needed to spend time with and give individual attention to shelter dogs. Cattery volunteers are sought to help keep the cats’ cages clean and make sure they have toys and treats.

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to help read, edit and review Talking Books and Magazines.

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LibraryVolunteers@browardlibrary.org www.broward.org/library The Broward County Libraries Division is the ninth-largest library system in the nation. Sought are: literacy volunteers to help adults learn to read and write; teen volunteers to assist in the Youth Services Section; senior volunteers to read to children; bilingual (English/Spanish) volunteers for literacy and language courses; technology volunteers to teach adult computer classes; and general library assistance, such as shelving books and assisting staff.

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Shelley.Beck@cancer.org www.cancer.org 954-564-0880 The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem through prevention, saving lives and diminishing suffering through research, education, advocacy and patient services. Volunteers are sought to help as a front desk receptionist, help with mailings and send out invitations. The group is also seeking volunteers to drive cancer patients to and from treatment in their community. Volunteers need a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and a safe, reliable vehicle.

BROWARD COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE

Shelley.Beck@cancer.org www.RelayForLife.org 954-564-0880 Relay for Life is a community event to celebrate cancer survivorship, remember friends and family lost to the disease and raise funds to ﬁght it. Relay for Life is being staged in 26 communities throughout Broward County, and committee members are sought to help with the planning of events, fundraisers and forming teams.

Slateulade@hopesouthflorida.org www.hopesouthflorida.org 954-566-2311 siobhan.frey@chsfl.org HOPE South Florida works to transform the www.chsfl.org/intercoastal lives of homeless and hurting families in 954-453-6411 Broward County by providing housing solutions The Children’s Home Society works to break and support services. Volunteers are sought the cycle of abuse, find loving families for to serve meals and help with construction and youngsters who can’t return home, and help prepare teens in foster care to live on their own. skilled labor, administration, toiletry drives and various event and project committees. Volunteers are needed for the East Broward Auxiliary, which hosts holiday parties and fundraising events to support the organization, BROWARD CENTER FOR THE as well as monthly dinners and birthday parties PERFORMING ARTS volunteer@browardcenter.org for children residing in the group home. Roles www.browardcenter.org include development intern, special events 954-468-2684 volunteers, administrative volunteers and donating professional services (such as barbers, The Broward Center presents more than 700 performances each year and offers one of tutors, maintenance work and artists). the largest arts-in-education programs in the nation. The center seeks volunteers to welcome INSIGHT FOR THE BLIND INC. and seat patrons during performances. hsharp@insightfortheblind.org Volunteer ushers commit for the entire season www.insightfortheblind.org to one of 10 weekly time periods and receive 954-522-5057 The group helps improve the quality of life for free parking and the opportunity to see blind and visually impaired children and adults performances. High school students can earn community service hours. through its production of audio books and magazines for the Library of Congress’ Talking HOSPICE BY THE SEA INC. Books Program. The group seeks volunteers volunteer@hbts.org able to give two consecutive hours each week

www.hbts.org 561-416-5040 Hospice by the Sea provides hospice services, palliative care services, home health care, bereavement counseling, complementary therapies and caregiver support in Palm Beach and Broward counties. Volunteer opportunities include patient and family assistance, companionship, respite, pet visitation, administrative tasks, hospitality and follow-up calls. Special projects and events include Camp Good Grief (a bereavement camp for children), Helping Hearts (provides support to children, teenagers and young adults), a veterans’ recognition program, thrift store, speakers’ bureau and complementary therapies (such as massage and healing touch).

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dminott@bphi.org www.bphi.org 954-779-3990 The group is committed to reducing homelessness by promoting independence and self-worth through advocacy, housing and comprehensive services. Volunteers are needed to help sponsor, prepare and serve meals, conduct donation drives, and plan, organize and host fundraisers.

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STARLIGHT CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION

info@stranahanhouse.org www.stranahanhouse.org 954-524-4736 The museum tells the story of the birth of the community through the lives of two people – Frank Stranahan, the city’s founding father and his wife, Ivy Cromartie Stranahan – and the homestead they created. Volunteers are sought to help as docents with guided house tours, gift shop salespeople, with school tours, ofﬁce help, special events and more.

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BrowardMentor@takestockinchildren.org www.takestockbrowardﬂ.org 754-321-2577 Take Stock is a nonproﬁt organization that pairs low-income students who are eager to achieve with caring professionals, who serve as their mentors. Once these students graduate, they receive a scholarship to attend college. Volunteer mentors are sought to work with a middle or high school student who has common interests and is in their preferred area. They meet with the student at school once a week for at least 30 minutes.

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ENCORE CONNECT AT IMPACT BROWARD

encore@impactbroward.org www.impactbroward.org 954-484-7117 Encore Connect works to connect baby boomers with volunteer opportunities of all types in Broward County.

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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-DETERMINATION

Darren.Nutting@cancer.org go.acsdetermination.org 954-200-7528 The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Volunteers are sought to help at different events to promote its new DetermiNation program, as well as working in the ofﬁce to assist its manager in calling/emailing participants and setting up events.

historical legacy of the Bartlett and Birch families. Volunteer guides are sought to lead tours of the main house. Lead guides must ﬁrst serve as a backup and then attend a training course to learn the tour script. The minimum is one two-hour shift per week.

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mstout@covenanthouseﬂ.org www.covenanthouseﬂ.org 954-568-7946 Covenant House serves runaway, homeless and at-risk youths younger than 21. It’s seeking on-site volunteers, who must be 21 or older, pass extensive background screening and make a commitment of three hours a week for a minimum of six months.

EXECUTIVE SERVICE CORPS OF BROWARD COUNTY

mwalters@impactbroward.org impactbroward.org 954-484-7117, ext. 106 The group’s mission is to help improve the effectiveness and efﬁciency of Broward nonproﬁts by providing free consulting services. The group is seeking retired senior-level executives, business owners and professionals willing to donate their time and expertise.

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raceinfo@pnigroup.com www.tunneltotowersfortlauderdale5k.com 954-532-8790 The Tunnel to Towers 5K commemorates the 11th Anniversary of 9/11 and raises funds to build smart homes for triple and quadruple amputees from post-9/11 conﬂicts to help them live independently. Volunteers are sought to help with race packet pick-up on Sept. 6 and 7, and on race day, Sept. 8, with registration, water stops and general help.

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alyse_gossman@uss.salvationarmy.org www.SalvationArmyBroward.org 954-712-2435 The Salvation Army provides a range of CHILDREN’S DIAGNOSTIC social services. Names are being accepted & TREATMENT CENTER for volunteers to staff its Angel Trees at local sclayton@browardhealth.org malls Nov. 21 - Dec. 16 to aid the public www.childrensdiagnostic.org in “adopting” angels and collecting gifts. 954-728-8080 Volunteers are also sought to assist with The center provides prevention, treatment and potential emergency disasters. During an intervention services to children with special emergency, volunteers are mobilized along health care needs and disabilities. Volunteers with canteens to provide food, water, ice and assist with administrative duties, donation other relief supplies. Contact the volunteer drives and event support. They also can join the coordinator for the next available training. CDTC Sunflower Circle of Friends or CDTC Transformers to help raise awareness of and BROWARD ART GUILD support for the center. info@BrowardArtGuild.org www.BrowardArtGuild.org FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL 954-537-3370 FILM FESTIVAL/CINEMA PARADISO The Broward Art Guild (BAG) works to janet@fliff.com educate, encourage and promote artistic growth. www.fliff.com It’s seeking volunteers to help with children’s 954-760-9898, ext. 103 workshops. Volunteers must be guild members The Fort Lauderdale International Film in good standing and have experience with Festival, through its theater, Cinema Paradiso, children ages 4-18. Bag is seeking volunteers and other venues, presents films from foreign countries, independent and Florida filmmakers. to help with: exhibits (processing artwork entries for exhibiting, art inspection, checking Volunteers are needed year-round and for the paperwork and carefully moving artwork); the main film festival in October and November. Assignments vary from theater ushers to office gallery (representing the guild and answering questions); events (organizing and executing assistance. Films and events are presented in Fort Lauderdale, Sunrise and Pompano Beach. various components of art events); and the tourism/design industry (to work as a liaison, BONNET HOUSE MUSEUM & GARDENS networking with local hotels, travel agencies, airlines, cruise lines for collaboration). lindaschaller@bonnethouse.org

www.libraryfriends-ftl.org 954-357-7415 The group helps local libraries by providing ﬁnancial support and advocacy. Volunteers are sought to help with the ongoing book fair (sorting and cataloging book and DVD donations and restocking the bookstore), participate in advocacy activities and assist with the newsletter.

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mgomez@efof.org www.EpilepsyFLA.org 954-779-1509 The foundation helps with the fight to find a cure for epilepsy and overcome challenges created by it. Volunteer opportunities are available in advocacy work at the local and state levels, mentoring, community education, events, fundraising and office help.

rshore@sflawish.org www.sfla.wish.org 954-967-9474 Make-A-Wish grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Help is sought for the following: special event volunteers; airport greeters; office support; story writers; and the Kids for Wish Kids young leadership program for students of all ages. Wish granters are also sought. They must be 21 or older and will work with children and their families to determine the child’s most heartfelt wish; additional training is required.

JHoffman@ﬂipany.org www.FLIPANY.org 954-636-2388 FLIPANY’s mission is to empower youth and adults through nutrition and physical activity programs while raising awareness and creating policy changes for healthier communities. Volunteers are sought to help staff deliver health and wellness programs in Broward County.

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chris.polzer@lifenet4families.org www.lifenet4families.org 954-792-2328 LifeNet4Families helps individuals and families living in poverty by providing food, ancillary services and referrals. Volunteers are sought to help in the community kitchen, the food pantry/ warehouse, the sandwich-making program, and with administrative support, maintenance and food and other collection drives. Miami Gardens

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getinvolved@miramarculturalcenter.org www.miramarculturalcenter.org 954-602-4520 The Miramar Cultural Center features an 800seat theater, the Ansin Family Art Gallery, a dance studio and more. Volunteer ushers are sought to welcome and seat patrons during performances. They are needed to commit for the entire season to one of 10 weekly time periods. High school students earn community service hours. Oakland Park

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daniela@catdogs.org www.catdogs.org 954-990-5175 Canine Assisted Therapy provides pet therapy teams to those who need comfort, companionship or the unconditional love of a dog. The group is seeking pet therapy teams (dog and an owner/handler); dogs must be well socialized and have the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen certiﬁcation. Teams visit medical facilities and help in the Pack Reader Program, Dogs Healing Hearts and more. Volunteer opportunities also are available for individuals who do not have a dog.

abrown@ulbcﬂ.org www.ulbroward.org 954-584-0777 The league’s mission is to assist African Americans and other disenfranchised groups in the achievement of social and economic equality. The volunteer program provides participants with opportunities to get involved

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melissa@handsonbroward.org www.HandsOnBroward.org 954-233-1300 HandsOn Broward connects individuals, groups and businesses to service opportunities in the community. Opportunities are available for volunteers of all ages and skill sets to impact a variety of causes, including education, hunger and homelessness, emergency response, the economy and the environment.

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mleonardo3301@aol.com www.SpecialOlympicsBroward.org 954-262-2150 Special Olympics provide sports training and competition to individuals with disabilities. Volunteers are needed for competitions, athlete training, ofﬁce assistance, committees and fund development.

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info@rebuildingtogetherbroward.org www.rebuildingtogetherbroward.org 954-772-9945 Rebuilding Together Broward provides home repairs for low-income elderly and disabled homeowners, as well as veterans. The group is looking for handymen and women with an understanding of the home repair/construction industry, as well as those interested in painting and landscaping or serving on its task forces, including marketing and development.

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mgray@bmow.org www.bmow.org 954-714-6924 The organization provides meals and other services for seniors 60 and older. Volunteers are sought to deliver meals to clients one morning per week (must be able to lift a 3- to 5-pound box), join the Meals for Companion Pets program (re-bagging donated pet food and delivering it to seniors with pets), and assisting with special events.

ssanchez@arcbroward.com www.arcbroward.com 954-746-9400 ARC Broward works to enrich the lives of people with disabilities and other life challenges. Volunteer opportunities working with children, young adults and seniors include mentoring, food services, administrative work, electronics recycling and gardening. Wilton Manors

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ann.mihaiu@pacecenter.org www.pacecenter.org/broward 954-561-6939 PACE Broward provides at-risk girls ages 12 to 17 an opportunity for a better future by offering them year-round counseling, academics and life-skills education. Volunteers 21 and older are sought to help PACE teachers with classroom activities, including grading papers, making copies and providing tutoring in math, GED prep study, English or reading, and help staff with coordinating ﬁeld trips and organizing the on-site library. Background screening is required, and volunteers are asked to commit two hours per week for six months or more.

tpiana@childrensharbor.org www.childrensharbor.org 954-252-3072 Children’s Harbor’s provides therapeutic

Admin@CantStomachCancer.org www.CantStomachCancer.org 954-475-1200 The foundation raises awareness about stomach cancer, advances funding for research, and provides education and support to patients, families and caregivers. Volunteer opportunities are available in the ofﬁce, at events, and on event committees.

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Central Broward Animal Hospital’s Howl-o-ween Adopt-a-thon mypetsvet@bellsouth.net centralbrowardvet.com 954-792-6323 The Adopt-a-thon, set for Oct. 27, will benefit local animal rescue groups and will feature food trucks, raffles, vendors and more. Volunteers are sought to help with animal handling, parking help, flier and sign distribution, vendor and rescue group assistance and more.

bmwc5681@gmail.com www.plantation.org/museum 954-581-6463 The group works to educate and entertain those of all ages with changing exhibits and programs. The Plantation Historical Museum provides free educational and entertaining programs and exhibits for all ages. Volunteers are sought to help as docents, tour guides, in the gift shop, decorating and with fundraising.

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Olympian Foluke Akinradewo, left, with Herb Brotspies at South Plantation High School. PHOTO BY KARA STARZYK.

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Brotspies volunteers in the computer lab, where his duties range from simple tasks, such as giving residents a username and password, to more complex duties, such as helping them with their resumes.

“In the last two months, I’ve seen lawyers and ones with Ph.Ds. You get a different view of what homelessness is.” For Brotspies, volunteer work is more than just outward looking. “You say, ‘How can I help other people?’ You don’t realize that you benefit yourself. You give something and get something back. It’s a two-way street.”

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To say Herb Brotspies is enthusiastic would be an understatement. Although technically retired, Brotspies is an adjunct professor at a local university yet still finds time to not only volunteer but also actively participate in his community’s Adventurers’ Club. It’s with this club that he learned about Broward Partnership for the Homeless. The club took its members there for a tour, and soon after, Brotspies began volunteering.

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Mattie Brown, 65, can’t wait to start her weekly 7 a.m. volunteer shift at the Broward County VA Clinic in Sunrise where she greets and assists incoming patients. Brown, whose husband is a Vietnam War veteran, entered retirement earlier this year. Inspired by First Lady Michelle Obama’s “dedication to help military families,” Brown enjoys her interaction with the men and women who have sacrificed for the country. Speaking slowly and calmly, Brown shares a recent moving experience she had: “A mom was rolling her son in a wheelchair, and he started crying and said, ‘My mom shouldn’t have to do this because she’s 80-something years old.’ I said, ‘Sir, I’m a mother and a grandmother, and I know she wouldn’t want anyone else to take care of you.’ The mom smiled and said, ‘That is exactly right.’ “They are so proud … wearing their military hats. They are so appreciative ... to just see a smiling face. I want to help any way I can. My life isn’t perfect, I have suffered losses, but I can still give back and inspire.”

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Though he’s no stranger to volunteer work, Forest Williams was initially intimidated by the commitment required for volunteers of Deliver the Dream. But after his first retreat, he was “hooked.” The 46-year-old entrepreneur, who was recruited by an employee, has now volunteered for seven weekend retreats. Deliver the Dream provides expenses-paid weekends for families affected by children with serious illnesses or crisis. Before the retreat, volunteers meet at the camp location on Thursday for orientation. Friday, the families arrive and volunteers kick the weekend off with a night of dinner and games, like karaoke, bingo and Wii. Volunteers are assigned to an individual family for the weekend, which is where Forest implements his cardinal rule: “You don’t want the family to do anything but have fun. “When the parents show up, there is a ton of hesitation. … As a parent of a special-needs child, you are so used to being protective and not getting much help … so as volunteers,

we want to say, ‘We got you. We got you this weekend. Don’t worry about it. Let go, have fun.’ There is a bond that happens almost immediately.” The rest of the weekend is filled with activities that range from canoeing to theatrical performances; the weekend’s goal is to alleviate stress and enhance coping skills. Describing the experience as emotional, Williams says, “It’s amazing, I’ve never seen anything like it with all the volunteer work I’ve done. … I’ve stayed friends with a lot of my families after the retreat. We Facebook, we email. The bond goes beyond the retreat. “[Volunteering] enriches my life. It absolutely does. I get more satisfaction out of volunteer work than anything else I do in my life. It’s hard to explain. “My goal is to retire and do nothing but volunteer work.”

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Every child deserves a chance to succeed This summer, you can help the Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund raise money for programs providing literacy education, tutoring and mentoring, as well as after-school and summer programs to children in need. With your help we can bridge the summer education gap and prepare our kids for a lifetime of learning.

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Go to SunSentinel.com/ChildrensFund, call 800.519.2480 or mail the form below.

“The right education and the right tools for school are significant factors in the development of our children and our community. We proudly support the ‘Education Matters’ campaign.”

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For more than seven years, Donald Barber – or “Mr. Barber,” as the employees call him – has volunteered as the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center’s computer programmer. The 72-year-old retired data analyst for the Air Force’s National Air and Space Intelligence Center brings his vast knowledge and experience to the role, working twice a week at the center and from home on most nights. Helping with individual computer problems, maintaining status reports and making changes to databases are among his responsibilities. Visiting HandsOn Broward’s website, Barber “searched for available opportunities that needed my skills. I found out that the center was having database problems, so it was a good fit for me. They keep me busy, so I’m happy. “I feel I’ve been blessed. And they call me ‘Mr. Barber,’ which I like. I’m not one to seek fame and glory; the center was very good to put me in for this. I just always try to do my best.”

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