~2~ Message from the Editor I decided to create this Community Service Guide because of the impact that community service has had on my life. Helping others is not only a wonderful way of doing good deeds and acts of kindness, but also a way to build character and learn about oneself. While I did my part in creating this guide for the students, it is now time for the students to do there part in helping the community. My hope is that this guide will inspire students to come together as one to make a difference. �If I am not for myself, who will be for me? And if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?� Pirke Avot 1:14 Yonathan E. Bonan
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Table of Contents Animal Services………………………………………………...4 Children and Youth……………………………………………..5 Developmentally Disabled……………………………………...9 Elderly…………………………………………………………..11 Environmental……………………………………………...…...13 Homelessness Awareness Organizations……………………………………………............15 Hospitals………………………………………………………...17 Jewish Organizations……………………………………………20 Office Work……………………………………………....……..23 Other……………………………………………………..…..….25 Theatre……………………………………………………..…....29
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Animal Services Abandoned Pet Rescue: “Paws� for the Cause Pet Product Drive Contact: Taniya Phone: (954)-728-9010 Organization Information: Assist in cleaning up the office area, folding laundry, and bathing animals. Minimum Age: 15 years old Website: www.abandonedpetrescue.petfinder.com/
Humane Society of Greater Miami Adopt-A-Pet Contact: Allison Gianino Phone: (305)-749-1805 Organization Information: Help with maintenance, dog walking, cat grooming, bathing and upkeep of the administrative office. Minimum Age: 16 years old Website: www.humanesocietymiami.org/
Pet Rescue Miami Contact: Community Service Coordinator Email: petrescuemiami@aol.com Phone: (305)-621-8354 Organization Information: Volunteers will help with giving pets a better and cleaner environment to live in. Minimum Age: 18 years old Website: petrescuemiami.blogspot.com/
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Children and Youth Big Brother, Big Sister of Greater Miami Contact: William Phone: (305)-644-0066/ EXT- 234 Organization Information: Volunteers will participate in the mentoring service, and be matched up with a little “brother” or “sister”. Volunteers must be interviewed and cleared by the organization before participating. Minimum Age: 14 years old Website: www.wementor.org/
Big Brother, Big Sister County, Inc. Contact: Debbie Phone: (954)-584-9990/ EXT-115 Organization Information: Volunteers are interviewed and then matched up with a brother or sister. This requires a time commitment of meeting with your brother or sister twice a week. Minimum Age: 18 years old Website: www.bbbsbroward.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, Inc. Contact: Mary Grumly Phone: (954)-537-1010 Organization Information: Volunteers may assist with office work, or helping at the club by tutoring and mentoring. Minimum Age: 11 years old with an adult/ 14 years old alone Website: www.bgcbc.org/
Broward Children’s Center, Inc. Contact: Rachel Brian Phone: (954)-943-7336/ EXT- 103 Organization Information: Volunteers may read with the children, do activities, and assist with academics. Minimum Age: 16 years old Website: www.bcckids.org/
Coconut Grove Cares, Inc. Contact: Silvia Jordan Phone: (305)-446-6216 Organization Information: Volunteers will help with homework, and may also be a teacher’s assistant during holiday breaks. Minimum Age: 12 years old Website: www.coconutgrovecares.org/
~6~ Children’s Harbor, Inc. Contact: Tracey Butler Phone: (954)-252-3072/ EXT-213 Organization Information: Volunteers can assist in collecting donations, paint, read to the children, cook and do laundry. Volunteers must fill out an application, and pass a background screening before participating. Minimum Age: 18 years old Website: www.childrensharbor.org/
For Kids Only Contact: Ami Eskanos Phone: (305)-532-6421/EXT-105 Organization Information: Volunteers can participate as: storytellers, tutors, reading buddies, after school clubs, special events, homework helpers and more. Minimum Age: 12 years old Website: www.fko.org
Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre Contact: Jennifer Pedraza Phone: (954)-763-6882 Organization Information: Volunteers can help in the administrative office, and with the costumes for the theatre program. Minimum Age: 13 years old Website: www.flct.org/
His House Children’s Home Contact: Jeney Jackson Phone: (305)-430-0085/ EXT- 278 Organization Information:, Volunteers can help with office work, in the donation room, and with organization events. All volunteers must participate in an introductory orientation. Minimum Age: 17 years old Website: www.hhch.org/
Helping Abused, Neglected, Disadvantaged Youth, Inc. (Handy) Contact: Elinore Shaw Phone: (954)-522-2911/ EXT-207 Organization Information: Volunteers will help with special events that are being held. Minimum Age: 14 years old Website: www.handyinc.org/
~7~ Kids in Distress, Inc. Contact: Volunteer Coordinator Phone: (954)-390-7654 Organization Information: Volunteers will assist in the pre-school, play with babies, and participate in various activities. Minimum Age: 15 years old Website: www.kidsindistress.org/
Museum of Discovery & Science Contact: Sharon Menish Phone: (954)-713-0921 Organization Information: Volunteers will assist children on the computers, and facilitate tutoring and mentoring. Minimum Age: 13 years old Website: www.mods.org/
Miami Bridge Youth and Family Services, Inc. Contact: Marry Andrews Phone: (305)-636-3510 Organization Information: Volunteers will help at events, as well as paint and clean up different areas of Miami that are in need. Minimum Age: 16 years old Website: www.miamibridge.org/
Read Write Now Contact: Patty Gassenheimer Phone: (305)-661-0796 Organization Information: Volunteers will read with a child who has learning disabilities. Minimum Age: 14 years old
SOS Children’s Village-Florida, Inc. Contact: Pegey Phone: (954)-420-5030 Organization Information: Volunteers can do yard work and help decorate the area for holidays. Minimum Age: 15 years old Website: www.sosflorida.com/
Teachers Aide Contact: Sarah Gross Phone: (305)-957-1670 Organization Information: Volunteers will assist students with remedial reading and math skills at Beth Jacob High School for girls. Minimum Age: 15 years old
~8~ Tigertail Productions, Inc. Contact: Volunteer division Phone: (305)-324-4337 Organization Information: At this dance organization volunteers will usher at concerts and work in various divisions of the auditorium. Volunteers must be mature and wearing the proper attire for each performance. Minimum Age: 16 years old Website: www.tigertail.org/getflash.html
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Developmentally Disabled Alliance for Families with Deaf Children Contact: Carole Phone: (954)-370-1145 Organization Information: Volunteers can help at the organizations events by playing with the children and doing arts and crafts projects. Minimum Age: 14 years old Website: www.volunteermatch.org/search/org94565.jsp
Alzheimer’s Association Southeast Florida Chapter (Miami Dade) Contact: Martha Phone: (1800)-861-7826 EXT- 7 Organization Information: Volunteers can help with the “memory walks” and at various events. Minimum Age: Middle School Website: http://www.alz.org/index.asp
Howdy Partner (The Association for Special Jewish Education) Contact: Charlotte Kleinman Phone: (305)-279-8150 Organization Information: Volunteers will become “a buddy” to a young adult with developmental disabilities. Minimum Age: 16 years old Website: http://jewishmiami.org/resources/community_directory/volunteer_opportunities/Howdy_Partner
Kesher Program at Hillel Community Day School Contact: Eileen Ginzburg Phone: (305)-792-7060 Organization Information: Volunteers will work with learning disabled children both in and out of the classroom. Minimum Age: 13 years old
Leisure Access Services Contact: Gisele Prodo Phone: (305)-945-3425 Organization Information: Volunteers will assist people with disabilities, and participate in various activities. Minimum Age: 16 years old Website: www.miamidade.gov/parks/fun-leisure-access-foundation.asp
~10~ Lighthouse of Broward County, Inc. Contact: Barbra Phone: (954)-463-4217/ EXT-41 Organization Information: Volunteers will work with children that are visually impaired and can work in the summer camp. Minimum Age: 15 years old Website: www.lhob.org/
Mactown, Inc Contact: Violet Gonzales Phone: (305)-758-4485 Organization Information: Volunteers can help with the after school program or in the business office. Minimum Age: Middle school
Special Olympics Contact: Mark Thompson Phone: (305)-406-9467 Organization Information: Volunteers will assist the athletes at the Special Olympics. Minimum Age: Any age Website: www.somdc.org
Yachad Contact: Tzippi Rosen Phone: (561)-364 1416 Organization Information: The National Jewish Council for Disabilities provides social, recreational and educational programs for developmentally challenged young adults. The program meets monthly on Sundays. Minimum Age: 15 years old Website: http://www.njcd.org/
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Elderly Claridge House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Contact: Miranda Toussin Phone: (305)-893-2288/ EXT-2016 Organization Information: Volunteers will work with the elderly and participate in various activities. Minimum Age: 13 years old Website: http://www.wellness.com/dir/2501330/nursing-home/fl/north-miami/claridge-housenursing--rehabilitation-center
Easter Seal Society of Dade County Contact: Karen Lopez Phone: (305)-325-0470 Organization Information: Volunteers will visit with senior citizens, and may sing, dance and participate in activities. Minimum Age: 17 years old Website: www.easterseals.com/
Hampton Court Nursing Facility Contact: Mary Guss Phone: (305)-354-8800 Organization Information: Volunteers will visit with senior citizens and are encouraged to sing, dance and play instruments. Minimum Age: 13 years old Website: http://www.wellness.com/dir/2503968/nursing-home/fl/north-miami-beach/hamptoncourt-nursing--rehabilitation
Heartland Health Care Center (Miami Lakes) Contact: Nina Moya Phone: (305)-625-9857 Organization Information: Volunteers will assist to entertain the elderly, and help around the facility. Volunteer must get a physical health examination from a doctor, and get a background check with the police before participation. Minimum Age: 16 years old Website: www.heartlandnursing.com
Kibbitz & Ride Contact: Barbara Davis Phone: (305)-933-9820/ EXT 268 Organization Information: Volunteers will use their driving skills to help elderly participants get to various places. Must own car, have insurance and an excellent driving record. Minimum Age: 16 years old
~12~ Miami Beach Senior Center Contact: Lior Phone: (305)-673-6060 Organization Information: Volunteers will visit with the senior citizens as well as, sing, do arts and crafts, and help serve food. Minimum Age: 12 years old with adult/ 13 years old without adult
Miami Gardens Care Center Contact: Patricia Stephens Phone: (305)-651-9690 Organization Information: Volunteers will visit with the senior citizens, facilitate activities (such as bingo), read, and may partake in various types of entertainment. Minimum Age: 13 years old Website: www.miamigardenscarecentre.com/
South Beach Happenings Contact: Joyce Kagan Phone: (305)-673-6060 Organization Information: Volunteers will play games with the senior citizens, dance, sing and keep them entertained. Minimum Age: 13 years old
United Home Care Services, Inc. Contact: Polores Phone: (305)-716-0710 Organization Information: Volunteers may work with the elderly, do administrative projects, work in the office and conduct activities. Minimum Age: 15 years old Website: www.unitedhomecare.com/
Villa Maria Rehabilitation Hospital & Nursing Center Contact: Sara Huther Phone: (305)-891-8850/ EXT- 4231 Organization Information: Volunteers will help the staff with programming, read with the residents, and participate in different activities. Volunteers may bring a band or choir group to the center and schools may do science fair projects for the residents, and play games with them. Minimum Age: 14 years old Website: www.catholichealthservices.org/?id=27&sid=1
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Environmental City of South Miami Parks & Recreation program Contact: Mr. Troop Phone: (305)-663-6319 Organization Information: Volunteers can paint, work in the garden, and around the park. Minimum Age: 18 years old Website: www.cityofsouthmiami.net/
Fairchild Tropical Gardens Contact: Arlene Ferris Phone: (305)-667-1651 Ext 3364 Organization Information: Volunteers will assist the staff to take care of the plants around the park and gardens. Minimum Age: 12 years old Website: www.fairchildgarden.org/
Greynolds Park Contact: Paula Schneeberger Phone: (305)-945-3425 Organization Information: Volunteers will assist in cleaning up the park. Minimum Age: 14 years old Website: www.miamidade.gov/parks/parks/greynolds.asp
Habitat for Humanity Email: carlos.beron@miamihabitat.org Phone: (305)-634-3628 Organization Information: Volunteers will help to build homes around Miami, assist families, and reach out to the public for help. Minimum Age: 15 years old Website: www.habitat.org/
Hands on Miami Contact: Stephanie Kole Phone: (305)-646-7217 Organization Information: Volunteers will assist with ongoing daily projects. Minimum Age: 13 years old Website: www.handsonmiami.org/
~14~ Miami Beach Development Corporation Contact: Bianka Phone: (305)-538-0090 Organization Information: Miami Beach Development is a non-profit organization, which helps people to find their first home. Volunteers would assist in the office by answering phone calls, filling papers, etc. Minimum Age: 18 years old
Oleta River Contact: Volunteer Coordinator Phone: (850)-245-2157 Organization Information: Volunteers will help to clean up the park. Minimum Age: 14 years old Website: www.floridastateparks.org/oletariver/
TREEmendous Contact: Volunteer Coordinator Phone: (305)-378-1863 Organization Information: Volunteers will plant trees and continue to look after them. Minimum Age: 14 years old Website: www.treemendousmiami.org/
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Homelessness Awareness Organizations Broward Partnership for the Homeless Contact: Berne Teeple Phone: (954)-832-7037 Organization Information: Volunteers will help to cook and prepare a meal and may also conduct a drive to collect - canned food, toiletries, and clothing for adults and children. Minimum Age: 16 years old Website: www.bphi.org/
Camillus House Contact: Edward Bollden Phone: (305)-374-1065/ EXT-438 Organization Information: Volunteers will help to prepare food for the people of downtown Miami. Minimum Age: 12 years old Website: www.camillushouse.org/
Community Partners Homeless Assistance Center Contact: N/A Phone: (305)-329-3050 Organization Information: Volunteers will help to prepare for a gathering/party held once a week for homeless families around Miami. Minimum Age: 16 Years old Website: www.cphi.org/contact.asp
Disaster Survival House (Summer) Contact: Sherri Dicken Phone: (954)-426-6887 Organization Information: Volunteers will educate students and adults on different ways to prepare for a hurricane. The volunteer will be a tour guide and help educate others. Minimum Age: 16 years old Website: http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/community/dshouse_overview.asp
Meals on Wheels (Jewish Community Services) Contact: Ellie Shapiro Phone: (305)-899-8301 Organization Information: Drivers needed to deliver food packages to homebound elderly throughout the Jewish Community. Minimum Age: Must have a driving license and be an experienced driver Website: www.mowaa.org/
~16~ Miami Food Not Bombs Email: miamifnb@hotmail.com Phone: (305)-510-9852 Organization Information: Volunteers will help to clean up the community and prepare food for the homeless. Minimum Age: No age limit Website: http://blaseblase.tripod.com/fnb/miamifnb.html
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Hospitals American Cancer Society Contact: Yesemia Morales Phone: (305)-594-4363 Organization Information: Volunteers can help in the administrative office with mailing, putting labels on letters, and filing. Minimum Age: 13 years old Website: www.cancer.org
Aventura Hospital Contact: Sandy Cohn Phone: (305)-682-7395 Organization Information: Volunteers will help transfer patients to their designated rooms within the hospital, deliver newspapers to the rooms, work in the emergency room, and help in the office. Minimum Age: 16 years old Website: www.aventurahospital.com/
American Lung Association Contact: Volunteer Coordinator Phone: (954)-524-4657 Organization Information: Volunteers can help around the office, and help organize fundraisers and other events. Minimum Age: Middle School Website: www.lungusa.org/
Baptist Health South Florida Contact: Volunteer services Phone: (786)-596-6557 Organization Information: Volunteers will help around in the hospital, play games with the young patients, direct visitors to a loved ones room and run errands. Minimum Age: 14 years old Website: www.baptisthealth.net/
Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center, Inc. Contact: Stephanie Kragin Phone: (954)-728-1040 Organization Information: Volunteers will help with the food banks, special events, office work, and in the donation department Minimum Age: 12 years old Website: www.childrensdiagnostic.org/
~18~ Hospice Care of Broward County Contact: Ali Forum Phone: (954)-745-0713 Organization Information: Volunteers will be assisting with patient care, and may work in the administrative office. Minimum Age: 14 years old Website: www.hospicecareflorida.org/
Hospice Care of Miami Dade Contact: Lordes Peret Phone: (305)-599-7755 Organization Information: Volunteers will provide support for patients by entertaining them and reading books to them. Volunteers will also run errands and help in the office. Minimum Age: 15 years old Website: www.hospicecareflorida.org/
Jackson Memorial Hospital Contact: Martha Duran Phone: (305)-585-6541 Organization Information: Volunteers may work on the nursing floor, and in different departments around the hospital. Minimum Age: 15 years old Website: www.jhsmiami.org
Memorial Regional Contact: Volunteer Coordinator Phone: (954)-987-2000 Organization Information: Volunteers will help around the hospital. Minimum Age: 15 years old Website: www.memorialregional.com/
Miami Children’s Hospital Contact: Website Phone: (305)-662-8225 Website: www. MCH.com Organization Information: Volunteers will work in the childcare center and assist the staff in playing with the kids, cleaning up the playroom, and getting the kids ready for naptime. Minimum Age: At least 14, most cases 16 years old to work directly with patients Website: www.mch.com/
~19~ Mount Sinai Hospital Contact: Volunteer Department Phone: (305)-674-2080 Organization Information: Volunteer in different departments around the hospital. Minimum Age: 14 years old Website: www.msmc.com/
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Contact: Dianne Plumb Phone: (305)-599-0299 Organization Information: Volunteers will work in the office and help the staff to prepare for the four big bikeathon/ walkathon fundraisers throughout the year, which go to the to the research of Multiple Sclerosis. Volunteers can also help out during the events. Minimum Age: 15 with an adult Website: www.nationalmssociety.org/
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, Florida Unit Contact: Christine McCarthy Phone: (305)-666-0552 Organization Information: Volunteers will sit by a computer and listen to different audio transmissions and convert it to the preferred format. Minimum Age: 16 years old Website: www.rfbd.org/Locations/39/
St. Catharine’s Rehabilitation Hospital Contact: Sara Huther Phone: (305)-891-8850/ EXT- 4231 Organization Info: Volunteers will help staff with programming, and may read with the residents, and facilitate activities. Students may also organize school trips, choir performances, and sponsor community awareness. Minimum Age: 14 years old Website: www.catholichealthservices.org/?id=29
VITAS Healthcare Corporation Contact: Cathy Agosti Phone: (305)-690-4765 Organization Info: Volunteers will visit patients with life threatening illnesses at their homes and keep them company. Minimum Age: Any age Website: www.vitas.com/
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Jewish Organizations Aleph Contact: Rabbi Katz Phone: (305)-864-5553 Organization Info: Volunteers will assist the organization in its mission of sending letters and Judaic books to Jewish inmates and soldiers around the world who are challenged in practicing Judaism. Volunteers will help out in the office with packaging and sending letters. Minimum Age: 14 years old Website: www.aleph.org/
Big Brother/Big Sister (Chai Lifeline) Contact: Ellen Shemesh Phone: (305)-956-9990 Organization Info: Volunteers will become a big brother/big sister to a child with a serious illness, and provide care, deliver meals, baby-sit and more. Minimum Age: 14 years old Website: www.chailifeline.org/
Chai Lifeline Contact: Volunteer Office Phone: (305)-956-9990 Organization Info: Contact volunteer coordinator. Minimum Age: No age Website: www.chailifeline.org/
JAFCO (Jewish adoption and foster care options) Contact: Rebbeca Solomon Phone: (954)-749-7230/EXT-144 Organization Info: Volunteers will help the organization to coordinate various drives such as: book drives, toiletry drives, and home good drives. Minimum Age: 13 years old Website: https://www.jafco.org/
Jewish Family Service, Inc. of Broward County Contact: Meka Kenon Phone: (954)-370-2140 Organization Info: Volunteers will bring food to people’s homes and may visit with the elderly on a weekly or monthly basis. Minimum Age: 16 years old Website: www.jfsbroward.org
~21~ Jewish Vocational Service Contact: Anna Radesic Phone: (305)-899-1587 Organization Info: Volunteers will work in the Senior Adult Program, Rehabilitation Center and assist people with disabilities. Minimum Age: 14 years old Website: www.jcsfl.org/
Holocaust Documentation and Education Center Contact: Rita Hosrichter Phone: (954)-929-5690/ EXT-208 Organization Info: Volunteers will listen to audiotapes and document what is said. Volunteers may also be required to translate some documents into English. Minimum Age: 12 years old Website: www.hdec.org/
Holocaust Memorial Contact: Avi Mizrachi Phone: (305)-538-1663 Organization Info: Volunteers will learn how to guide groups that visit the memorial. Minimum Age: 12th grade Website: www.holocaustmmb.org/
Magen David Adom Contact: Conrad Koller Phone: (954)-457-9766 Organization Info: Volunteers will be involved in creating the local chapter, planning programs and events. Minimum Age: 14 years old Website: www.afmda.org/
Miami Jewish Home & Hospital at Douglas Gardens Contact: Susan Willenborg Phone: (305)-762-1407 Organization Info: Volunteers will help to transport patients, as well as visit with them and keep them company. Minimum Age: 14-17 years old Email: Swillenborg@jhha.org Website: www.miamijewishhealthsystems.org
~22~ Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center, Inc. (Aquatics) Contact: Julie Phone: (305)-932-4200 Organization Info: Volunteers will help with the “Learn to Swim” program. Contact directors to for additional community service opportunities. Minimum Age: 15 years old Website: www.marjcc.org/
Political Junkies Contact: Adele Mann Phone: (305)-670-1121 Organization Info: Volunteers will work with the American Jewish Committee to advocate on behalf of important issues that impact the Jewish community. Website: http://jewishmiami.org/resources/community_directory/volunteer_opportunities/Political_Junkies
Thank G-d It’s Shabbat Contact: Susan Willenborg Phone: (305)-751-8626 Organization Info: Volunteers will assist the Rabbi at the Miami Jewish Home & Hospital with Saturday services by handing out books, transporting residents to chapel, and more. Minimum Age: 12 years old
Volunteer for Israel Email: vol4israel@aol.com Phone: (212)-643-4848 Organization Info: Volunteers will work and live in Israel on an army base or hospital. Volunteers must make a 3-week commitment in order to participate. Minimum Age: 18 years old Website: www.vfi-usa.org/
Wizo (Women’s International Zionist Organization) Contact: Tzipporah Marcel Phone: (305)-861-8860 Organization Info: Volunteers will help at the office with mailing and other tasks. Minimum Age: 13 years old Website: www.wizo.org/
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Office Work Administrative Assistance- DCE (Computer Work) Contact: Laura Johnson Phone: (954)-202-3357 Organization Info: Volunteers will help clients fill out applications online. Minimum Age: 14 years old
American Red Cross, Broward County Chapter Contact: Mr. Mulina Phone: (954)-797-3800 Organization Info: Volunteers can help with activities, disaster assessments, and assist in fixing up a shelter. Minimum Age: 16 years old Website: www.miamiredcross.org/
Aspira of Florida, Inc. Contact: Daisy Franklin Phone: (305)-576-7705 Organization Info: Volunteers will work in the organizations office. Minimum Age: Middle School Website: www.aspirafl.org/
CareSource, Inc. Contact: Dollres Smerkers Phone: (954)-720-2485 Organization Info: Volunteers will help the social workers in the office. Minimum Age: 16 years old Website: www.caresourceinc.org/
Computer Savvy (Chai Lifeline) Contact: Ellen Weiss Phone: (305)-956-9990 Organization Info: Volunteer will help with computer data entry and office work. Volunteers must have computer experience. Minimum Age: 12 years old Website: http://www.chailifeline.org/regional.php?region=southeast
~24~ Family Central, INC (Broward) Contact: Marry Monahm Phone: (954)-720-1000/ Operator Zero Organization Info: Volunteers will work in the office. Minimum Age: 16 Website: www.familycentral.org/BrowardHome
Gateway Community Outreach, Inc. Contact: Julie Phone: (954)-725-8434 Organization Info: Volunteers will help in the main office by sending out brochures, filing and mailing. Minimum Age: 13 years old Email: jatecomm291@aol.com Website: www.gatecommoutreach.com/
Minority Development & Empowerment, Inc. Contact: Tess Lovell Phone: (954)-315-4530 Organization Info: Volunteers can work in the office, and must have clearance from the Broward county police department. Minimum Age: 18 years old Website: www.mdeinc.org
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Other ArtServe Contact: Cindy Grayson Phone: (954)-462-9191 Organization Info: Volunteers will provide technical assistance to artists and art organizations. Minimum Age: 16 years old Website: www.artserve.org/
Best Buddies Broward (Hollywood) Contact: Volunteer Coordinator Phone: (954)-449-6522 Organization Info: Volunteers will be matched up with a buddy who he or she would do different activities with. Minimum Age: Middle School Website: http://www.bestbuddiesflorida.org
Best Buddies Broward (Miami) Contact: Volunteer Coordinator Phone: (305)-374-2233 Organization Info: Volunteers will be matched up with a buddy who he or she would do different activities with. Minimum Age: Middle School Website: www.bestbuddiesflorida.org
Citizens For a Better South Florida Contact: Kiki Mutis Phone: (305)-648-0000 Organization Info: Volunteers will assist in the community science workshop and deliver environmental science programming. Minimum Age: 11th & 12th grade Website: www.abettersouthflorida.org/
Florida’s Blood Center Contact: Volunteer Coordinator Phone: (786)-229-9148 Organization Info: Volunteers will help at different events, and sign people up to donate blood. Minimum Age: 15 years old Website: www.floridasbloodcenters.org/
~26~ Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth, Inc. Email: Gillhickey@fipany.org Phone: (954)-636-2388 Organization Info: Volunteers may help run a nutritional cooking class, and can be a nutrition educator. Minimum Age: 13-14 years old with an adult/ 16 years old alone Website: www.flipany.org/
Miami Rescue Mission Contact: Deborah Phone: (305)-571-2273 Organization Info: Volunteers can work in the kitchen, administrative center, school center (tutoring), or in the industrial division on hands on projects. Minimum Age: 12 years with adult/ 18 by yourself Website: www.miamirescuemission.com/
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (Broward) Contact: Volunteer Coordinator Phone: (954)-229-0884 Organization Info: Volunteers will pick up “warning” stickers from their office and put it on alcoholic beverages. Minimum Age: 12 with an adult/ 14 alone Website: http://www.madd.org/
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (Miami Dade) Contact: Janet Monshine Phone: (305)-273-3744 Organization Info: Volunteers will pick up “warning” stickers from their office and put it on alcoholic beverages. Minimum Age: 12 with an adult/ 14 alone Website: http://www.madd.org/
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (Palm Beach) Contact: Volunteer Coordinator Phone: (561)-683-5888 Organization Info: Volunteers will pick up “warning” stickers from their office and put it on alcoholic beverages. Minimum Age: 12 with an adult/ 14 alone Website: http://www.madd.org/
~27~ Pioneer Announcement Contact: Lorie Phone: (305)-573-7000 Organization Info: Volunteers will help to deliver scrap paper to schools around South Florida. Minimum Age: 13 with an adult Website: http://www.pioneerannouncements.com/contact-us.cfm
Put Something Back Contact: Bruce Levine Phone: (305)-579-5733 Ext 2246 Organization Info: Volunteers will assist in the office. Minimum Age: 16 years old Website: http://www.dadecountybar.org/public_service.htm
Samuel M. & Helene Soref Jewish Community Center Contact: Suzin Baigilman Phone: (954)-792-6700/ EXT- 306 Organization Info: Volunteer will assist with food drives. Minimum Age: 12 years old Website: www.sorefjcc.org/
Social Security Office Contact: Neil Rosenberg Phone: (305)-655-0835 Organization Info: Volunteers will work in the office and file, shred, package and ship important documents. Minimum Age: 15 years old
South Dade YMCA Contact: Sports Director Phone: (305)-254-0310 Organization Info: Volunteers can work as an assistant coach, scorekeeper during games, and help clean up the fields after games. Minimum Age: 15 years old Website: www.ymcamiami.org/
Switchboard of Miami, Inc. Contact: Perla Martinez Phone: (305)-358-1640/ EXT- 139 Organization Info: Volunteers can work in the call center and must complete a 45-hour training course. Volunteer can also help with the senior program and with different events. Minimum Age: 15 years old Website: www.switchboardmiami.org/
~28~ Two’s Company Contact: Barbra Davis Phone: (786)-866-2206 Organization Info: Volunteers will be matched up with a participant who is living alone, and help them with whatever they need. Minimum Age: 15 years old with an adult/ 18 years old alone
United Way of Broward County, Inc. Contact: Volunteer coordinator Phone: (954)-522-6761 Organization Info: Volunteers will help the United Way’s impact teams, which are comprised of individuals who are experts in the areas of education, income, and health, to define initiatives and identify gaps in services, and existing resources. Minimum Age: 12 years old Website: www.unitedwaybroward.org/
U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary Contact: Mark Caplan Phone: (305)-632-7694 Organization Info: Volunteers will help with community emergencies and to clean up the environment. Minimum Age: 17 years old Website: www.cgaux.org
YMCA of Greater Miami Contact: Jacky Rocka Phone: (305)-357-4000 Organization Info: Volunteers can help with the after school program. Minimum Age: 15 years old Website: www.ymcamiami.org
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Theatre Broward Center for the Performing Arts Contact: Volunteer coordinator Phone: (954)-462-0222 Organization Info: Volunteers will help around the performing arts studio. Minimum Age: 16 years old Website: www.browardcenter.org/
E.T.C (Exceptional Theater Company) Contact: Debbie Lombard Phone: (954)-683-0216 Organization Info: Volunteers will help disabled students perform a show. Minimum Age: Middle School Website: www.etcsouthflorida.org/
____________________________________________________ YONATHAN E. BONAN,