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13 Events: Student Volunteers Needed!

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Roger Dean Baseball Stadium
Alliance for Kids 50/50 raffle volunteers needed Feb. 25th – April 1st
Roger Dean Stadium is located in Jupiter. Each volunteer will receive a pink shirt, water, lunch and issued a sign with information on the sale of 50/50 raffle tickets.  A Roger Dean Stadium employee will walk with you around the seating areas during the baseball game as you hold a sign supporting Alliance for Kids.  They will be the one taking the money and printing off the tickets. We need enthusiastic volunteers to help support the sale of 50/50 Raffle tickets which proceeds assist our local hospitalized children.  Ticket sales end in the 7th inning, the length of the game will be determined by how quickly the innings are played by the baseball teams.

Here is a link for volunteer sign ups:
Date of Event: Saturday, April 8th
Name of Event: Healthy Kids Day
Location: Peter Blum Family YMCA
                6631 Palmetto Circle S.
                Boca Raton, FL 33433
Hours: Shifts Available:
            9:30 am-12:30 pm
            12:00 pm- 3:00 pm
Details of volunteer activity: Join the Peter Blum Family YMCA for a fun-filled day, and receive volunteer hours by helping with field games & activities. Please be prepared for outdoor activity (sunscreen, hat).
Contact info: Karen Pelski
                           Phone: 561-237-0962

All For One Pet Rescue
Date of Event: Ongoing
Name of Event: Foster Families Needed for Dogs & Cats
Location: Palm Beach County
Hours: Ongoing
Details of volunteer activity: We are looking for loving foster families for pets while they wait for their forever homes. Community service hours will be provided.
Website: http://www.allforonepetrescue.org/info/display?PageID=15769
Contact info: Email at info@allforonepetrescue.org or call at 561-228-4550

On behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department at the City of Riviera Beach, I’d like to extend an offer to your students to join us for our Youth Tennis Program. We are currently recruiting volunteers to fill the following positions:
Assistant coach x2
Coach/Trainer x4
Interested individuals will be expected to share their unique skill set and valuable knowledge of tennis with youth in lieu of community service hours. Attached is a blank volunteer application to be filled out and returned to Barracuda Bay at 1621 Blue Heron Blvd W, Riviera Beach.
Yolanda Knowles
561-840-0121 Work

Date: Saturdays, 8:45 – noon (Nov. – July)
Location: Different farms throughout Palm Beach County
Event: Gleaning: A Food Recovery Strategy.
Details: Volunteers enter grower’s fields and pick the produce that is left over after the commercial harvest. This recovered produce is taken to the Palm Beach County Food Bank for distribution to local agencies with feeding programs for the homeless and low-income families.
Sign up: crosministries.org Click on “Gleaning” picture for instructions
Contact: Keith Cutshall:
Office Phone: 561-233-9009 x114
Cell Phone: 561-236-8176 Fax: 561-233-9819
kcutshall@crosministries.org

Date of Event: Sunday, March 5, 2017
Name of Event: Autism Speaks Walk
Location: Meyer Ampitheatre
105 Evernia Street
West Palm Beach, FL
Hours: 9:00 AM Registration; 10;30 AM Walk Start
Details: Autism Speaks Walks rely on volunteers to assist in many capacities through serving on a walk committee. Committee volunteer opportunities include but are not limited to: team and participant recruitment and fundraising mentors, corporate sponsorship outreach, walk media outreach, school outreach and more. You can recruit your friends, family and coworkers to become a part of the Walk committee! To learn more reach out to your local Autism Speaks Walk staff member.
Website: http://act.autismspeaks.org/site/TR/Walk/PalmBeach?pg=entry&fr_id=2791
Contact Info: Melissa DiNuzzo // 561-465-0054 // palmbeachwalk@autismspeaks.org

Date of Event: Ongoing
Name of Event: Help Local Palm Beach Seniors
Location: 4400 North Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Hours: Any Time
Details of volunteer activity: Your Aging and Disability Resource Center is looking for volunteers willing to assist seniors with everyday tasks or spend time with them. These simple activities will improve their lives as well as give them much desired social interaction.
Website: www.youragingresourcecenter.org
Contact info: Call (561) 684-5885 or fill out the application on the website above

Western Communities Tennis Assoc
WCTA Needs volunteers to help Monday February 20th from 1:00-3:00pm at the Boys and Girls Club on Drexel Road in West Palm Beach.  no experience necessary. Indoors. community service hours provided.

Erik Feldman
WCTA President

Date of event: Ongoing
Name of event: Center for Creative Education
Hours: Flexible but scheduled
Details of volunteer activity: Assistance, help with fundraising events, art shows, managing the front desk
Contact info: 561-805-9927 / info@cceflorida.org

Date of event: Ongoing
Name of event: Palm Beach County Library System Volunteer Application
Hours: Ongoing event
Details of volunteer activity: Assist in the library by “mending books, filing, answering the phone, greeting members, shelving books, and helping member services”, as stated on the website.
Website: http://www.pbclibrary.org/using-the-library/get-involved/volunteer
Contact info: 561-233-2600

Date of event: Ongoing
Name of event: Volunteer at the Resource Depot
Hours: uncertain
Details of volunteer activity: A welcome committee, sorting/floor placement, red hot finders – locating items, prep “hero” – preparation for events, event liaison, and DIY master. All these activity are mentioned on the website and if any interests anyone they can sign up for one.
Website: http://www.resourcedepot.net/volunteer
Contact info: 561-822-0090

Date of event: Ongoing
Name of event: West Palm Beach Library Foundation
Hours: uncertain
Details of volunteer activity: Event committees, work at events, office work, database work, research, tours of library; as mentioned on the website.
Website:https://www.wpblf.org/volunteering.html
Contact info: 561-868-7793

Date of Event: Sunday, February 25, 2017
Name of Event: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Miami Marlines
Location: Roger Dean Stadium
4751 Main St
Jupiter, FL 33458
Hours: 11:45 am – 3:45 pm
Details: Alliance For Kids fundraiser – Sell 50/50 raffle tickets during the entire game to receive free admission, free parking and a food voucher.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-louis-cardinals-vs-miami-marlins-tickets-31494524972
Contact Info: info@allianceforkids.com // 561-531-0248

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ArtiGras and Sunfest Volunteers Needed!

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The Arc of Palm Beach County Needs Your Help!

We have an amazing opportunity to show our unique mosaic artwork at ArtiGras AND SunFest this year! In order to have all of the work ready in time for both events, we will need the help of members in the community. Our headquarters will be open on the following Saturdays: February 11th, March 11th, & April 1st. We will also need volunteers for the week of April 17th-21st.

This is a great volunteer opportunity for companies, families, school groups, church groups, and individuals. NO ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE NECESSARY- We will show you what to do when you come for your shift.
Students can receive community service hours with this activity. Please make sure to submit your community service form via email to Shani Simpson, Advancement Associate at The Arc of Palm Beach County.
NOTE: Volunteers under 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult.
Contact Shani Simpson, Advancement Associate, at ssimpson@arcpbc.org or
561-842-3213, ext. 128 with any questions.

Event Dates
Saturday, February 11th
from 9am-4pm
Saturday, March 11th
from 1-4pm
Saturday, April 1st
9am-4pm
April 17th-21st
10am-12pm,
12pm-2pm, & 2pm-4pm each day
Please register at the following website:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050c4ea9a929a57-help
ArtiGras Volunteers Needed!
The Arc of Palm Beach County needs 6 volunteers to help us with our tent at ArtiGras from February 18th-20th. Volunteers will assist Arc employees and clients with welcoming event attendees to the tent, wrapping purchases, and other duties as assigned.
Students can receive community service hours with this activity. Please make sure to submit your community service form via email to Shani Simpson, Advancement Associate at The Arc of Palm Beach County.
Contact Shani Simpson, Advancement Associate, at ssimpson@arcpbc.org or
561-842-3213, ext. 128 with any questions.
Please register at the following website:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050c4ea9a929a57-artigras

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12 Student Volunteer Opportunities!

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Date of Event: Saturday, February 11th, 2017
Name of Event: 14th Annual Race for Faith 5K/10K Run & Walk
Location: John Prince Park, 2700 6th Ave Center Pavilion, Lake Worth, FL 33461
Hours: Race starts at 7:30 AM; amount of hours available to volunteers unknown 
Details of volunteer activity: Join us at our 14th Annual Race for Faith, 5k Run/Walk & 10K Challenge & Free Kids Fun Dash. Race for Faith is a Non-For-Profit that raises money and awareness for other non-for-profits. To date: $73,000 has been given away to local charities in our area. We want to make the most impact in the community and change lives.  Race for Faith strives to bring hope to the hopeless and fitness to all. We take pride in this fun, God inspiring Run & Walk. So join us for some family fun competition, or just come to enjoy the high energy event. Don’t forget to stay after for the great food and awards.
 Website: http://raceforfaith.com/index.shtml
Contact info: Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Cindy Martel at (561) 329-2283 or by email at cindyrace4faith@aol.com

Date of Event: Sunday, February 19, 2017
Name of Event: Bark for Life of Palm Beach County (American Cancer Society)
Location: South Florida Fairgrounds
9067 Southern Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Hours: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Details: No matter who you are, there’s a place for you at Bark For Life. Each dollar you raise will help save lives.
Your reasons for walking in the Bark For Life are as unique and special as the story that motivates you. This is your opportunity to not only honor cancer survivors and remember people we have lost, but also to raise funds and awareness to help save lives. Because of your support, we are creating a world where cancer can’t claim another year of anyone’s life. You are helping create a world with less cancer and more birthdays
Website: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY16National?pg=informational&fr_id=83582&type=fr_informational&sid=204751
Contact Info: Lisa Noel // lisa.noel@cancer.org // (561) 366-0013

Alliance for Kids
We are looking for superhero volunteers! There are opportunities between February 25, 2017 and April 1, 2017 at Roger Dean Stadium and I was wondering if you would be interested in helping!
Roger Dean Stadium is located in Jupiter. Each volunteer will receive a pink shirt, water, lunch and issued a sign with information on the sale of 50/50 raffle tickets.  A Roger Dean Stadium employee will walk with you around the seating areas during the baseball game as you hold a sign supporting Alliance for Kids.  They will be the one taking the money and printing off the tickets. We need enthusiastic volunteers to help support the sale of 50/50 Raffle tickets which proceeds assist our local hospitalized children.  Ticket sales end in the 7th inning, the length of the game will be determined by how quickly the innings are played by the baseball teams.
Please feel free to contact me at 561-332-6718 to discuss when your group will be available to volunteer.  Thank you for your help and support.

Date: February 12, 2017
Hours: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: The Halmos Gymnasium at Palm Beach Day Academy 241 Seaview Ave., Palm Beach, FL 33480
Event: PALM BEACH UNITES
Feeding Children Everywhere: Meal Packing Event Shift Times: 1:00 – 2:00 2:30 – 3:30 4:00 – 5:00 Please register for a ticket with the specific shift time you can par ticipate in. Details: Palm Beach Unites is a volunteer project bringing multiple organi- zations together to package 150,000 healthy meals for families in need throughout Palm Beach County.
Questions?: Ann Marie Milano @ 561-271-9320 or AnnMarie@MilanoStrategies.com

Palm Beach County Food Project
Date/Time: This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity. (2-hour shifts)
Event: Tabling: Help us set up a table at one of local supermarkets; chat with passersby; thank current members, and sign up new ones. We supply the materials and teach you how to do it.
Location: Varous locations throughout Palm Beach County To sign up: Visit: http://palmbeachcountyfoodproject.org/help-other-ways.shtml Phone: 561-252-3555!

Date of Event: Ongoing
Name of Event: Help Deliver Meals to Homebound Seniors
Location: 17 Balfour Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Hours: Any Time
Details of volunteer activity: Come help deliver meals to homebound seniors, who are unable to shop or cook, in the Tequesta and Jupiter area.
Website: http://northcountymeals.org/
Contact info: Fill out the application on the website or call  (561) 745-8000 for more information

Date of event: Ongoing
Name of event: Center for Creative Education
Hours: Flexible but scheduled
Details of volunteer activity: Assistance, help with fundraising events, art shows, managing the front desk
Contact info: 561-805-9927 / info@cceflorida.org

Date of event: Ongoing
Name of event: Palm Beach County Library System Volunteer Application
Hours: Ongoing event
Details of volunteer activity: Assist in the library by “mending books, filing, answering the phone, greeting members, shelving books, and helping member services”, as stated on the website.
Website: http://www.pbclibrary.org/using-the-library/get-involved/volunteer
Contact info: 561-233-2600

Date of event: Ongoing
Name of event: Volunteer at the Resource Depot
Hours: uncertain
Details of volunteer activity: A welcome committee, sorting/floor placement, red hot finders – locating items, prep “hero” – preparation for events, event liaison, and DIY master. All these activity are mentioned on the website and if any interests anyone they can sign up for one.
Website: http://www.resourcedepot.net/volunteer
Contact info: 561-822-0090

Date of event: Ongoing
Name of event: West Palm Beach Library Foundation
Hours: uncertain
Details of volunteer activity: Event committees, work at events, office work, database work, research, tours of library; as mentioned on the website.
Website:https://www.wpblf.org/volunteering.html
Contact info: 561-868-7793

Date of Event: Ongoing
Name of Event: Help the Alzheimer’s Community
Location: 800 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 101-B, West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
Hours: Anytime
Details of volunteer activity: Alzheimer’s Community Care has been helped by volunteers since 1966 and without their help this would no be a true community organization. Volunteers help by assisting in the Day Service Centers, organizing and participating in special events, and working in the administrative center.
Website: www.altcare.org
Contact info: Email mbarlow@alzcare.org or call (561) 683-2700 for more information

Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control
Date of Event: Ongoing
Name of Event: Playgroup and Dog Walkers Needed
Location: 7100 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, 33411
Hours: 9 a.m. to Noon almost every day of the week.
Details of volunteer activity: We are looking for daily dog walkers and playgroup participants to help our adoptable dogs get the love, exercise, and attention the need and deserve.
Website: https://signup.com/client/invitation/6775657374/1776658/false#!1776658/
Or, you can join our group on Facebook to keep track of the days and times playgroups will be taking place:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/pbaccplaygroup/
Contact info: Tammy Roberts at 561-233-1281 or email at troberts@pbcgov.org

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Volunteers Needed! Caps of Love

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Caps of Love
As we are shipping out 14 TONS on Saturday, we will not be accepting drop offs this week. We need volunteers to help get the load ready to go. several tasks, please help!
Volunteer shifts : Wed Feb 1st 5:30-7pm, Thurs 2nd 2:30-4:30 Sat 4th SHIPPPING EVENT 8-NOON. RSVP on the Caps Of Love facebook event page.

EVERYTHING at the new location in Boynton Beach must be sorted to the NEW July 2016 standards. If NOT SORTED CORRECTLY, THEY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please review the website for the info and photos posted as we continue to improve our grade separation process.

Volunteering/Community Service offered during posted dates/times.
170 Commerce rd, south of Hypoluxo and north of Gateway off the east side of High Ridge rd in Boynton Beach. Use parking spots with yellow curbs.

IF not local, email me at CapsOfLoveUSA@gmail.com for participation guidelines.
Please visit my website at www.CapsOfLove.com for more information on how to identify the polypropylene and polyethylene, and charity press releases and status.