Take Time to Care – Volunteer Opportunities: A - F | G - L | M - R | S - V | W - Z Volunteer Action for BP Oil Spill
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providing easy access to hundreds of
government, non-profit and private
resources. Three quick steps allow
area families to “get connected, get
answers” about topics from A to Z,
from ADD/ADHD to zoos.
Alzheimer’s Community Care
Provides specialized care to patients
with Alzheimer’s and related diseases,
including adult day care, 24-hour
crisis line, nurse consultants, case
management. Offers education and
support to caregivers. Serves Palm
Beach, Martin, St. Lucie Counties.
American Red Cross Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter
On-the-ground emergency services,
including shelter, for natural disasters,
public health emergencies, other
crises. Teaches health and safety
courses, disaster prevention and
preparedness. Available to military
and Palm Beach area families.
Apalachicola Riverkeeper
Coordinates non-governmental response to Deepwater Horizon oil spill impact for Franklin County, in Florida’s Northwestern Panhandle. Provides newsletter and volunteer information. Long-term mission is to assure freshwater flow, assist in restoration projects, protect water quality, and create balanced growth.
Audubon of Florida
Collaboration of members, sanctuaries, scientists, advocates, and volunteers to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and wildlife. Informs public about BP spill with beach reconnaissance map and oiled wildlife reports.
Autism Speaks
Largest autism science and advocacy
organization in the country. Funds,
conducts research on causes,
prevention, treatment, and cure.
Raises public awareness, serves as
advocate for individuals with autism
and their families.
Big Bend Cares Tallahassee
Comprehensive education, support
for people infected with or affected
by HIV/AIDS. Links clients to
resources for medical, dental, drug,
and insurance services. Identifies
housing opportunities, facilitates
support networks.
Big Bend Habitat for Humanity
Committed to eliminating poverty
housing and homelessness. Recruits
sponsors, volunteers, and future
homeowners to work together. Teams
contribute time, energy building safe,
affordable houses in Gadsden and
Leon counties.
Children’s Home Society
Statewide organization helping
families safely care and provide for
their children. Offers support for
foster families, temporary safe haven
for abused, neglected children.
Resource for pregnancy counseling;
information, services for adoption.
Coastal Boxer Rescue of Florida, Inc
A not-for-profit organization devoted to finding loving homes for abused, abandoned, and neglected boxers. Rescues these dogs from owners who cannot care for them, and from shelters where they face being euthanized. Has network of foster homes and volunteers from Miami to Daytona Beach.
Communities in Schools Palm Beach County
Empowers students to stay in school
and achieve in life. Focuses on one-on-one relationship with caring adult;
safe place to learn; healthy start,
healthy future; marketable skill at
graduation; and chance to give back
to peers and community.
Deepwater Horizon Response
Official site for Deepwater Horizon Unified Command. Breaking news covers trajectory of spill, progress of cleanup, status of beaches, how to file claims, updates on fishery closings, and latest volunteer opportunities.
Easter Seals Palm Beach County
Teams of therapists, teachers, health
professionals open doors to equal
opportunity for people with disabilities
and special needs. West Palm Beach
area services include child care, early
intervention therapies, personal
emergency response system.
Emerald Coastkeeper
NW Florida chapter of Waterkeeper Alliance, monitors water pollution and permit violations. Holds government accountable through education, litigation, and advocacy. Based in Pensacola, needs “eyes and ears” to spot signs of oil spill.
Florida Wild Mammal Association
Founded in 1994 to revive, rehabilitate and release injured and orphaned wildlife in Florida coastal communities. Preparing to receive wildlife victims of BP oil spill disaster, seeks volunteers for extreme habitat makeovers, rehabbing and building new seabird enclosures. Click here to Join e-group.
Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, Inc.
Supports American troops overseas with monthly “We Care” packages filled with luxury items, as well as true essentials, including, hygiene items, and letters of encouragement; involved with booths at community events and fundraisers throughout the year, school projects and send-off and welcome home ceremonies. Sending “a little bit of home” to assure they are not forgotten. Tax-exempt non-profit registered in FL and GA.
Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park
Unique park on northern coast of Palm Beach County is mix of tropical hammock, estuary, beach, dunes, and limestone rock reef; offers recreation and education activities. Volunteer opportunities range from animal care to beach cleanup to guiding nature tours. Friends group raises money to supplement State funding.
Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization
Parents, families and friends work
together on behalf of individuals
with Down Syndrome. Services
include new parent packets in
hospitals, home visits, social groups,
public speaker training for advocates,
health and wellness center for adults.
Gulf Specimen Marine Lab
Non-profit institute for marine biological research and teaching located in Eastern Florida Panhandle. Offers nature tours, school field trips, educational exhibits, and touch-aquarium of local marine animals. On-site research, including fisheries development, in partnership with national scientific institutions.
Grassy Waters Preserve
Raises funds to support 20-square-mile wetlands and nature preserve,
a center for conservation and
education about the environment.
Preserve features a nature pavilion
and offers family activities such as
hiking, biking, and canoeing.
Guardian Ad Litem
Child advocacy program that trains
and supports guardians to represent
abused, neglected, and abandoned
children in court. Appointed by the
15th Judicial Circuit, guardians make
recommendations based on the best
interests of the children.
Habitat for Humanity Palm Beach County
Affiliate of Habitat for Humanity
International, uniting volunteers and
future homeowners to build safe,
affordable houses for working
families. Potential homeowners
contribute 500 hours of sweat equity
to be eligible for no-interest loans.
Hands Across the Sand
Launched in Florida in February 2010, committed to protecting coastal economies, oceans, marine wildlife, and fishing industry. Mission is to persuade elected officials to say no to offshore drilling, yes to clean energy. Plans and coordinates events inviting Americans to join hands in solidarity on beaches nationwide.
Hearts and Hope, Inc.
When a loved one dies, this not-for-profit group serves as a refuge for
support of children and their families
during the grieving and healing
process. Outreach programs include
school grief groups, community networking, crisis intervention.
Hospice of Palm Beach County
Hospice services such as palliative
care, bereavement counseling,
caregiver guidance, non-invasive
integrated therapies for patients and
families. A model for nationwide
programs, provided regardless of
insurance or family’s ability to pay.
Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, Inc.
Open admission shelter for companion animals regardless of health, age, temperament, breed. Notable features include AniMobile veterinary surgical unit; lost and found intake; obedience/agility training; memorial gardens.
Kids And Police Tennis Association
Tennis program initiated by non-profit Palm Beach County Police Athletic League (PAL) in partnership with Sheriff’s Office. For youngsters ages 5 to 18, PAL offers free sports activities as alternative to participation in illegal activities, and teaches respect for law enforcement. Other sports: baseball, basketball, boxing, football, golf, wrestling.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
A resource for patients and families,
offering financial, emotional support;
free educational materials; discussion
boards; guidance for choosing cancer
centers. Advocates for government
funding of research into treatments,
causes and cures for blood cancers.
Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
Goal is for every child, every adult to
become a reader. Children’s programs
include after-school activities, readers
in pre-schools, and home visits that
encourage early literacy and school
readiness. Volunteers also are trained
to serve as tutors for adults.
The Lord’s Place
To break the cycle of homelessness,
supports short- and long-term help for
individuals and families. In addition
to interim and permanent housing,
offers meals at Café Joshua, job
training, counseling on topics such as
parenting and budgeting.
MorseLife
Consistent with its slogan, "Honoring Senior Living," this nationally-recognized non-profit provides health care, housing, and support services for Palm Beach County seniors and their families. Volunteers help seniors in long-term care and assisted living facilities; the Career Path Volunteer Program engages high school students in community service activities.
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Palm Beach County
Affiliate of national grassroots not-for-profit serving as advocates for individuals and families affected by mental illness. Dedicated to promoting recovery, improving lives, eliminating stigma. Education programs include courses, meetings, publications, and Crisis Intervention Team that trains police.
Oil Spill Recovery
Oil spill emergency preparation, response, and recovery site for Northwestern Panhandle’s Franklin County. Provides updated information about spill, phone hotlines, and ways to help. Through non-profit Apalachicola Riverkeeper, recruits and trains volunteers for pre-impact beach cleaning, photo-monitoring.
Operation Hope
Social service organization formed
in 1989 to offer hope to the homeless
by providing food and shelter.
Operates temporary shelter in Lake
Park for homeless individuals and
families, dedicated to keeping alive
their dreams of a brighter future.
Quantum House
Temporary housing and emotional
support for families with children
receiving treatment for critical illness
or injury. Near Children’s Hospital,
pediatric units at St. Mary’s
Medical Center; only facility of kind
between Ft. Lauderdale – Orlando.
Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary
Animal shelter with two purposes:
to provide spay/neuter services; and
to find adoptive homes for animals
that have been neglected or abused.
Animals are never euthanized; when
shelter runs out of room, they are
placed in foster homes until adopted.
Seagull Industries for the Disabled, Inc.
Serves developmentally challenged
children and adults in Palm Beach
County. Promotes achievement, self-reliance, economic independence.
Programs include Seagull Place,
a residence with assisted living
training, and SAIL, a charter school.
Sierra Club
Oil spill action site for oldest, largest, and most influential environmental organization in the U.S. Information about oil spills, fact sheet on "Solutions to Moving Beyond Oil," opportunities for volunteers to host Beyond Oil house parties, participate in cleanup events, send message to President Obama.
Special Olympics Palm Beach County
One of largest chapters in Florida,
organizes year-round sports training,
athletic competitions for children
with intellectual disabilities. More
than 150 volunteer coaches and 75
training programs encourage physical
fitness, nutrition, and wellness.
S.P.A.Y.-L.E.E. Inc.
Founded in 1993 to prevent cruelty to animals through education, fund raising, sheltering pets in foster homes, and promoting adoption at off-site adoption events. Works statewide, providing public information on low-cost sterilization programs and, when needed, helping with veterinary services.
Tri County Humane Society
A no-kill organization saving the
lives of unwanted animals in Palm
Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade.
Shelter provides nutrition and vet
care, screens for qualified
prospective owners to adopt abused,
abandoned cats and dogs.
Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc.
Uses horses to provide therapy that
fosters achievement for people with
special needs in Palm Beach County.
Services include therapeutic riding,
equine-assisted psychotherapy, and
Horses for Heroes program for
injured military personnel.
Volunteer Florida Disaster
Website specific to Florida oil spill efforts, from The Governor’s Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service. Includes volunteer opportunities, hurricane preparation tips, links to community organizations.
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