Service Hour Guidelines & Volunteer Opportunities

 

 

Service Hour Guidelines

 

Students can provide service in the community on a voluntary basis to public, nonprofit agencies, civic, charitable and governmental organizations or school campuses.

 

The Service Learning & Volunteer Service Program is divided into 3 tiers.

 

Tier I-    40 Hours Service Learning required to graduate with a Standard Diploma.

             Use Service Learning Record Tier I Log Sheet.    

             

Tier II-   75 Hours Florida Medallion Scholars

             100 Hours Florida Academic Scholars

             Required to qualify for Florida Bright Futures Scholarships.

             Use Student Volunteer Program Tier II Log Sheet.

 

Tier III- 250 Hours required to earn a Silver Cord at graduation.

             Use Student Volunteer Program Tier III Log Sheet

 

Links to a variety of online websites

 

 

Broward County.Org                                                        www.browardcounty.org/volunteer

Director of Volunteer Services

Residents tab & volunteer drop down - opportunities include animal care and adoption, libraries, parks &recreation. Contact each agency individually.

 

Hands On Broward (formerly Volunteer Broward)                      www.handsonbroward.org

Volunteer Youth Coordinator - Melissa Hirsch                                                      

954-233-1300 ext. 1288

Excellent site to find projects for ages 13-17.

 

Teen Life                                                                                                        www.teenlife.com

Select volunteer opportunities.

 

Volunteer Florida                                                                              www.volunteerflorida.org

Look for volunteer opportunities based on you area of interest or location by using the interactive map.        

 

Volunteer Match                                                                                www.volunteermatch.org

Website matches volunteers with various openings in their city or particular interest.

 

Volunteen Nation                                                                             www.volunteennation.org

Find an opportunity in your area.

 

VolunTeens                                                                                             www.volunteens.com

Select tab for Broward opportunities. 

 

Western High School                                                                             www.westernhigh.org

Administration, Brace, Guidance, School Clubs & Organizations

Inquire in guidance for a variety of opportunities throughout the school and during special events.

 

                                                                       

 

Select Your Interest        

 

Animals

Bit By Bit                                                                                                     www.bitbybittherapy.org

Volunteer Coordinator - Cathleen                                                                                           954-471-6119

Therapeutic riding center that provides services to the special needs community.

 

Flamingo Gardens and Wildlife Sanctuary                                      www.flamingogardens.org

Volunteer Information                                                                                             

954-473-2955 ext.134

Tour guides and assistants needed for the gardens, animal exhibits or Historic Wray Home.

 

Horse and Petting Pal Interaction - HAPPI Farm                           www.happifarm.org

Director - Marie Lim                                                                                                              954-629-8133

Therapeutic riding lessons and animal activities for people with special needs or medical conditions.

 

Humane Society of Broward County                                                www.humanebroward.com

General Information                                                                                                              954-989-3977

Teen Adoption Ambassador - Rachel Bryan                                                                         954-266-6839

Teen Club-Darlene Feldman954-266-6848               Teen Volunteers-Colette Saucie        954-266-6814

Volunteers help care for animals or participate in fundraisers for the Humane Society.

 

Kiwanis Horses & Handicapped of Davie/Weston                          www.westonkiwanis.com

Patti Fuccile                                                                                                message line       954-454-9933

Assist mentally or physically handicapped individuals with therapeutic riding lessons.

 

Pets in Distress                                                                                       www.petsindistress.org

Volunteers needed to provide foster homes for rescued animals.                                      954-472-8667

 

 

Hospitals

Cleveland Clinic Weston                                                                             my.clevelandclinic.org

Director of Volunteer Services - Stormie Neal                                                                      954-689-5206

The volunteer service department helps match a volunteer’s interest and skills to a specific assignment i.e. arts & crafts demonstrations and canine therapy program.

 

Memorial Healthcare System                                                                              www.mhs.net

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital                                                                         www.jdch.com

Director of Volunteer Services - David Reinmund                                                                954-265-5940

Memorial Hospital West                                                                            www.memorialwest.com

Director of Volunteer Services                                                                                              954-436-5000

Duties include greeters, transporters, gift shop, flower delivery, mailroom, and clerical.

• Call the Director of Volunteer Services at each individual hospital for their volunteer opportunities.

 

 

Museums

Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale                                                                       www.moafl.org

Volunteer Intern Coordinator - Cindy Joe White       954-525-5500 Positions include gallery assistants, greeters or helping with special events.

 

Museum of Discovery and Science                                                                 www.mods.org

Director of Volunteer Services - 954-713-0921                                               modsvolunteer@mods.net            

Assisting in the IMAX Theater, greeting museum guests, assisting in the reef tank, and other duties.

 

Museum of IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame                                                               www.igfa.org

Volunteer and Education Coordinator - Lisa Morse  lmorse@igfa.org                                 954-924-4340

Assist in the various galleries and camp counselor positions are available for the summer.

 

Young At Art Museum                                                               www.youngatartmuseum.org

Volunteer Center - Shawn Stevenson                                                                                  954-424-5024

Assist in various exhibits, art classes, or birthday parties. Counselors are needed for summer camp.

 

 

Parks

Broward County Parks                                                                       www.broward.org/parks

Parks Volunteer Coordinator - Anita Zeigler                                                                        954-357-8153

 

CB Smith Park - Pembroke Pines

Aquatics Director - Sara Maitland                                                                                        954-357-5179

Lifeguard volunteers needed March – October for the water park and other positions available.

 

Markham Park - Sunrise

Volunteer Coordinator - Bill McKee                                                                                      954-357-8868 

Volunteers needed for the butterfly garden, assistants for the plant nursery and other duties.

 

Tree Tops Park - Davie

Director of Volunteer Services – Barbera Reinking                                                              954-357-8892

Assistant to park manager, marina assistant, equestrian trail maintenance and other duties

• Each park can be contacted directly for opportunities listed on the Broward County Parks website.

 

 

Social Services

Becca’s Closet  954-424-9999                                                                      www.beccascloset.org

Volunteers needed during homecoming or prom season to help with donated formal dresses.

 

Boys& Girls Clubs of Broward - Davie                                                              www.bgca.org

Volunteer Coordinator - Coach Kelvin Harris                                                                        954-236-2790

After school and summer programs, assist in the computer lab, arts &crafts, sports leagues or tutor.

 

Broward County Library                                                                   www.broward.org/library

Help in the library or join the Teen Advisory Board. Contact the branches’ Youth Services Librarian.

 

City of Weston                                                                                               www.westonfl.org

Director of Communications - Denise Barrett                                                                       954-385-2000

Assist at various special events throughout the year i.e. BSO Disaster Day and Relay for Life.

 

Davie Police Athletic League                                                                       www.daviepal.org

Director - Tim Albury or School Resource Officer                                                                954-321-2561

Special events, after school tutoring and summer camp counselor positions are available.

 

Firewall Centers                                                                                 www.firewallcenters.org

Center Director - Jennifer Da Silva                                                                                       954-530-1870

After school tutoring for middle school students. 

 

Hope Outreach Center                                                                      www.hopeoutreachfl.org

Volunteer Service Director - Angela Vitali                                                                            954-321-0909

Assist with the food pantry and other programs for a variety of age groups.   

 

Town of Davie                                                                                                        www.davie-fl.gov/

Town of Davie Human Resources Department / Volunteer Services                                   954-797-1100

Activities that promote, foster, and support greater involvement of the community

 

YMCA of Broward County                                                                          www.ymcabroward.org

Weston YMCA Family Center                                                                                                954-424-9622

Volunteer for special events, or assist in the Summer Leadership program or the Sports Buddy program.

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