Volunteer Opportunities in Boca Raton and The Boca Area, South Florida, USA
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010
‘City with a Heart’ Volunteer Showcase
a City of Boca Raton event
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
City of Boca Raton’s Community Relations Board
Spanish River Library
1501 NW Spanish River Blvd.
Boca Raton
“Join the City of Boca Raton’s Community Relations Board to celebrate the spirit of volunteerism at its City with a Heart event.
The event is designed to highlight volunteer opportunities for teens and all community members at non-profit organizations
located in Boca Raton. Non-profits will set up exhibits at the event to show participants the community service opportunities
that are available as well as the missions of the different organizations.”
For more information, please call (561) 392-7031
url: City of Boca Raton Volunteer Information
Community Volunteers Needed
Your time and talents are needed by these local organizations
in Boca and the surrounding communities in our South Florida area.
If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity, please contact the organizations listed below to volunteer.
- American Red Cross, The - (561) 994.2060
- ARC of Palm Beach County, The - (561) 842.3213
- Boca Ballet Theatre
7630 NW 6th Avenue
Boca Raton, FL 33487
Telephone: (561) 995-0709
- Boca Raton Historical Society
71 N. Federal Hwy.
(561) 395.6766, ext. 107
- Boca Raton Museum of Art - (561) 392.2500, ext. 209
Cristina Montana, Volunteer Coordinator
- Boca Raton Society for the Disabled, Inc.
306 NW 35th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33431
“We are a local non-profit organization that seeks volunteers to help in our day facility for
adult developmentally delayed individuals. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:30am-3:00pm.
Please contact the Exective Director at the facility for specific duties that may be requested.”
561-391-4874
url: www.TwinPalmsCenter.com
- Caldwell Theatre Company
7901 N. Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33487
561-241-7432
“Caldwell Theatre Company relies on the support of its volunteers. We are expanding our volunteer opportunities in the following areas:
Box Office: Maintain customer database, ticket sales and distribution, clerical duties. Must be friendly, outgoing, work independently,
great customer service skills, computer entry and a smiling attitude.
Schedule: Weekdays, Weeknights and Weekends. Flexible hours. Available at least twice a week.
Greeter: Event staff. To greet all patrons at entrance to theater. Direct patrons to Box Office, restrooms, Bar/Concessions, Receptions, and
provide information as requested. Must be friendly, smiling attitude, outgoing, capable of standing and walking for scheduled time.
Greeters are the Host and Hostess for the evening.
Schedule: Very flexible schedule. Must arrive one hour and fifteen minutes prior to event. Must remain fter the performance to thank patrons for coming.
Development: Assist with Grants. Mailings and clerical duties. Staffing fundraisers. Selling and set-up raffles and auction items.
Prior working knowledge of Grants. Work independently, friendly, outgoing, smiling attitude, and organized.
Schedule: Very flexible.
Social Networking: Do you Tweet, Facebook or YouTube? Need to keep Caldwell on these and others daily, weekly, always.
Update all event calendars with Caldwell Theatre Company events and activities through outside websites. Familiar with social networking skills, creative,
detailed, work independently, and super expressive.
Schedule: Flexible but available at least twice a week.
Finance: Knowledge of Quickbooks. Assist staff as needed.
Schedule: Flexible but available at least twice a week.
Company Manager Clerk: Assist Company Manager with audition appointments, audition announcements, audition day activities,
Hospitality set-up and breakdown, assembling and distribution of actor packets, and other clerical duties. Great phone skills and Computer skill with experience in email, Excel, Microwoft Word.
Friendly, organized, detail oriented. Follow directions well, able to walk and/or stand for a period of time, and helpful attitude.
Schedule: Flexible but available twice a week.”
Individuals interested in any of the above volunteer opportunities,
E-mail or Call 561-995-2327
url: www.CaldwellTheatre.com
- Caldwell Theatre Company
7901 N. Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33487
561-241-7432
Board Members: “Currently taking applications for interested individuals for Caldwell Theatre Company Board of Trustees. ”
Interested individuals contact Clive Cholerton at or Call 561-995-2326.
url: www.CaldwellTheatre.com
- Center for Group Counseling - (561) 483.5300
- Children's Home Society of FL
3335 Forest Hill blvd.
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
561.868.3400
“At Children's Home Society of FL we offer a program called Project 18 Mentoring. This is a mentoring program for children in foster care ages 12-18.
We serve children all over Palm Beach County including Boca Raton. The children in foster care are in need of adults to help guide them in: furthering their education goals,
having a sense of self-worth and helping them prepare for independence in adulthood.”
url: www.chsfl.org/mentoring.php
- Children's Science Explorium
300 S. Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33486
561-347-3912
“Do you enjoy science and working with children? If so, Children's Science Explorium might be a great place for you to volunteer!
Volunteers are sought for daytime hours year-round to explain exhibits, lead on-floor programs, and assist with programs. Additional
assistance is sought each summer for Science Camp - a series of seven 1-week day camps held on site.”
url: www.ScienceExplorium.org
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
954.739.5006 x31
Call for information on exciting fundraising events.
Ask how you can get involved in the fight against cystic fibrosis!
- Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League
Boca Raton Community Hospital
800 Meadows Road
Boca Raton
Telephone: (561) 955-4098
“Each year hundreds of people serve as Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League volunteers, meeting the needs of patients, their families and the staff at Boca Raton Community Hospital.
Our volunteers are an integral part of the hospital: acting as hospital ambassadors to patients, employees and visitors; assisting patients and staff on a nursing unit; raising funds for equipment and services;
serving on an event planning committee; organizing children’s tours; helping with our Pet Therapy program; delivering flowers and so much more. They include high school and college students, adults and retirees and even former patients.
They play valuable and meaningful roles in the lives of our patients throughout our hospital.
If you are interested in volunteering at Boca Raton Community Hospital, please call the Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League office at 561-955-4098. No special skills are required. You bring a compassionate heart and we will take care of any training!”
www.brch.com
- Delray Beach Playhouse - (561) 272.1281
- Delray Beach Public Library - (561) 266.9490
- Dick Webber Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse
(561) 586.4996
- Florence Fuller Child Development Center
200 NE 14 Street
Boca Raton
(561) 391.9379
- Florida Atlantic University Athletics Department is looking for volunteers to help with home athletics contests. Need visiting team hosts, ushers, ticket takers, other miscellaneous.
Click to Send e-Mail for More Information
- Florida Humane Society, The
Volunteers needed to help with cat adoptions at PetSmart, 20841 U.S. 441. Must be at least 18 years old.
Volunteer Office, 1520 SE 14 Court, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
954.570.9507
- Gumbo Limbo Environmental Education Center, The
1801 North Ocean Blvd.
Boca Raton
(561) 338.1473
- Horses and the Handicapped of South Florida, Inc.
3600 Sample Road
Coconut Creek, FL
954-974-8889
web url: www.HandhMagic.org
Please visit our website and print out the volunteer paperwork and attend one of our many scheduled orientations
to become a volunteer at Horses and the Handicapped of South Florida, Inc. Come see the magic for yourself.
- Hospice By The Sea - “We need volunteers to visit with patients living at home, in nursing and assisted living facilities, and in our care centers in Boca Raton and Hollywood. Visits are purely social; there is no medical care involved.
We also need volunteers to work in our office, thrift shop, cafe, participate in our pet visitation program, or lend their creativity or skills that could assist us.”
If interested, please contact Sharon Thiel at 561-416-5113
Click to Send e_Mail
- Hospice of Palm Beach County
5300 East Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
561-848-5200
Web url: www.hpbc.com
“Do you enjoy helping others? Do you have a few extra hours that you would like to spend doing something worthwhile and valuable?
If so, Hospice of Palm Beach County would love you to join their team of volunteers! With a variety of volunteer opportunities available, there is sure to be something that will interest you.
Volunteers can assist with anything from administrative duties to visiting with patients to making comfort calls to patients and families from their own homes.
Another great option is the Professional Volunteer Program. Hospice of Palm Beach County has an open invitation to professionals with the following areas of expertise to join our volunteer team and put their special skills to good use:
* Licensed Massage Therapists
* Board-certified Music Therapists
* CPA’s
* Pharmacists
* Licensed Clinical Social Workers
* Qualified Bereavement Counselors
* Chaplains”
To learn more about the volunteers opportunities available through Hospice of Palm Beach County, please visit www.hpbc.com/volunteers
or call 561-227-5146.
- Humanitarian Society, The
(561) 362.8530
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, The
Palm Beach Area Chapter
4360 Northlake Blvd. Suite 109, Palm Beach Gardens
For information on LLS programs, Call (561) 775-9954
Visit On The Web: www.lls.org/pb
- Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center
FAU - 777 Glades Road
Bldg. AZ-79
Boca Raton
(561) 297-0503
Web url: WWW.fau.edu/memorywellnesscenter/index.html
“The Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center, located on the campus of FAU is in need of volunteers for its day center. The center is open Monday through Friday and provides socialization as well as mentally stimulating programs for those with mild to moderate dementia.
Volunteer opportunities include meeting and greeting participants, one on one socializing, leading group activities, sharing musical abilities and assisting with center programming.
You may volunteer for any period of time. Please come for a tour to explore our volunteer possibilities. We look forward to your becoming a member of our warm and caring family.”
- Northeast Focal Point Alzheimer's Day Care Center, The
227 NW 2 Street, Deerfield Beach
954.480.4447
- Palm Beach County School District
Schools in Palm Beach County need volunteers for a variety of duties. Contact the school in your neighborhood or call the District Volunteer Coordinator at 561.434.8789
- PROPEL – People Reaching Out to Provide Education and Leadership
499 East Palmetto Park Road
Boca Raton, FL 33432
PROPEL supports at risk youth and their families in the North Broward and South Palm Beach County areas.
Volunteers are needed to conduct life skills sessions on character, personl finance, drugs and education.
Please call 561-955-8553 and ask to speak with the executive director to discuss an area you might be qualified
to share your knowledge and experience.
url:www.PropelYourFuture.com
- Southwest County Regional Library
20701 95th Avenue South
Boca Raton - (561) 482.4554
Study Buddy program needs teen tutors for grades K-5
(12 and older)
- Tri County Humane Society
21287 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton
Telephone: (561) 482.8110
Hours: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday thru Sunday
Cat companions; dog walkers and bathers; front desk; adoption counselors; painters, plumbers and handypersons; fund raising volunteers are needed. Volunteers must 18 years of age or older.
- (The) Wayne Barton Study Center
269 NE 14th Street, Boca Raton
Needs volunteer teaching and library assistants, coaches, food service workers, field trip helpers, general office help, etc.
(561) 620.6203
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