Volunteers calendar updated May 1

May 01--Treasure Coast Volunteer Opportunities, Updated XXX

NEW ITEMS

DATED ITEMS

Volunteer Fair: 2-4 p.m.May 3. Harbour Bay Plaza, Palm Room, Sewall's Point. 772-286-4673, ext. 1004; [email protected].

Jensen Beach Community Playground Committee Seeks Volunteers, Tool Donations: Volunteers are needed to get the new playground built at Jensen Beach Elementary. The build runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.April 29 through May 4. Jensen Beach Elementary, 2525 N.E. Savannah Road, Jensen Beach. For more information contact Samantha Kayser at [email protected] or www.JBPlayground.com.

National Stamp Out Hunger: Volunteers sought to sort, box donated food. 2-5 p.m., 4:30-7:30 p.m.May 10. Martin County Fairgrounds, 2616 S.E. Dixie Highway, Stuart. 772-286-4673, ext. 1004, or [email protected].

Stamp Out Hunger-Sebastian: Help with the Letter Carriers' Food Drive, 2-4 p.m.May 20. Must be able to life 40+ pounds. U.S. Post Office, 1290 Main St., Sebastian. 978-888-3217; [email protected]; http://nalc.org/commun/foodrive/.

Stuart Sailfish Regatta: General volunteer meeting for event May 17, 18. 5:30 p.m.April 8, 22, May 6. Hutchinson Island Marriott, 555 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart. www.StuartSailfishRegatta.com.

R3 Performing Arts Academy: Volunteer dance instructor needed for various styles, including hip hop, ballet and ballroom. 15975 S.W. Warfield Blvd., Indiantown. 772-597-1466; [email protected]; www.r3outreach.com.

Educatius International: Host a family and open your home and heart to a student that craves to learn the American way. International Coordinator 321-446-1598 Indian River/Brevard Counties, County wide, Vero Beach. May-August. Ages: 25+. 321-446-1598; [email protected]; educatius.org.

Hunger Challenge: Heaven Sent Ministry/Epic Missions/Together We Can need 500 volunteers to work in 2-hour shifts assembling food packages for distribution to Haitian children. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.May 3. Trinity Church, 2365 Pine Ave., Vero Beach. 772-559-4901; hungerchallenge.org.

Meals on Wheels: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Council on Aging of Martin County, 900 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart. 772-223-7829; [email protected].

Sarah's Kitchen: Truck or SUV drivers needed to deliver food to five kitchen sites; also, servers, greeters, set-up, clean-up and cooking positions. St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 295 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Ages 18+. 772-359-2138; [email protected].

Sarah's Kitchen: Data entry clerk needed, 3-4 hours a week Tuesday mornings. St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 295 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-359-2138; [email protected].

Seven Gables Visitor Center: Volunteers are needed to provide tourist and relocation information about the area. Make new friends. Qualifications are a smile and cheerful attitude. Training provided. Seven Gables House Visitor Center, 482 N Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-468-9152; [email protected].

Childcare Resources of Indian River: Recruiting members for the Touch A Truck Committee, who will take an active role in planning and implementing the event. 1801 24th St., Vero Beach. Ongoing until Oct. 11. Ages 18+. 772-567-3202; [email protected].

STANDING ITEMS

ANIMALS

The Humane Society of St. Lucie County Cat foster program: Volunteers to house and care for cats and kittens awaiting adoption. All expenses borne by Humane Society of St. Lucie County. The Humane Society of St. Lucie County, 100 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce. Ages: 18+. 772-332-5876; www.hsslc.org.

The Humane Society of St. Lucie County dog foster program: Volunteers to house dogs awaiting adoption and transport to events. All expenses borne by Humane Society of St. Lucie County. The Humane Society of St. Lucie County, 100 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce. Ages: 18+. 772-464-3981; [email protected]; www.http://www.hsslc.org.

The Humane Society of St. Lucie County: Volunteers to walk dogs; transport dogs and help at outside adoption and fundraising events for dogs and cats. The Humane Society of St. Lucie County, 100 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce. Ages: 15+. 772-519-2423; [email protected]; www.hsslc.org.

Loxahatchee Battlefield Preservationists: Help us preserve and protect American History. Saturdays, 10 a.m. We are seeking guides/docents on the Seminole War Battlefield at Riverbend Park. 561-744-3730 Loxahatchee Battlefield Park, 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter.

CHILDREN

Guardian ad Litem Program: Lift up a child's voice, a child's life! Volunteers urgently need to speak up for abused children. Training provided. 19th Circuit Guardian ad Litem office, 584 N.W. University Blvd., Suite 600, Port St. Lucie. 772-785-5804; [email protected]; http://www.guardianadlitem.org.

Harvest Food & Outreach Center: Volunteers needed for stocking, pantry/food sorting, clerical, special events, cleaning/maintenance. Fort Pierce Campus, 2520 Orange Ave., Fort Pierce. 772-468-8543; [email protected]; www.stlucie.harvestfoodoutreach.org.

IRC Guardian ad Litem: Volunteer child advocates urgently needed; training and support provided, no legal experience required. 772-785-5804; [email protected]; www.guardianadlitem.org

Martin County Library System: Homework Helpers are needed throughout Martin County Library System to assist students with homework assignments. Evening and Saturday shifts available. Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. Ages 18+. 772-219-4906; [email protected]; www.library.martin.fl.us.

HOSPITAL/MEDICAL

Indian River Medical Center: The Auxiliary at Indian River Medical Center needs men and women volunteers. Most volunteers serve one four-hour shift each week. Indian River Medical Center, 1000 36th St., Vero Beach. 772-563-4533; [email protected].

National Alliance on Mental Illness: Membership recruitment, website management, fundraising, community awareness Martin County, PO Box 1082, Stuart. 772-286-5507; http://NAMI.org.

Martin Health System: Courtesy cart drivers, receptionists, cashiers, physically active and sedentary jobs, many weekend/evening shifts open, and Tradition Medical Center opportunities available. Ages 18+. 772-288-5886; [email protected]; http://www.martinhealth.org/volunteerjobs.

OTHER

City of Port St. Lucie Volunteer Program: Opportunities are available throughout Parks and Recreation and various city departments. Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie. All shifts available. Must be at least 16 years old. 772-807-4475; [email protected]; www.cityofpsl.com.

Habitat for Humanity of Martin County: Volunteers needed to help in our office. Customer Service skills a plus. 2555 S.E. Bonita St., Stuart. One weekday per week. 772-223-9940; [email protected]; www.http://habitatmartin.org.

Treasure Coast Chapter, Hearing Loss Association of America: Computer and/or website experience, publicity, treasury and secretary experience, recruiting, phone calls to members, fundraising and newsletter/graphic experience. 10:30 a.m. third Saturday. History Room, Indian River County Library, 1600 21 St., Vero Beach. 772-468-0123; [email protected]; www.treasurehearing.org.

Hearing Loss Association of America, Treasure Coast Chapter: 6 p.m. First Thursday of month. We are looking for volunteers for fundraising, recruiting, rides to meetings, nonprofit financial experience, guest speakers, publicity, greeters, computer savvy techs, newsletter/graphics, phone/emails. Grace Lutheran Church, 555 Cashmere Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-466-5687; [email protected]; or www.treasurehearing.org.

Hearing Loss Association of America, Treasure Coast Chapter: Third Saturday of month, 10:30 a.m. We are looking for volunteers for fundraising, recruiting, rides to meetings, nonprofit financial experience, guest speakers, publicity, greeters, computer savvy techs, newsletter/graphics, phone/emails. Indian River County Library, History Room, 1600 21st St., Vero Beach. 772-466-5687; [email protected]; or www.treasurehearing.org.

IRC Habitat for Humanity: Seeking someone who can speak Creole as well as volunteers to join special events committees for HabiTrot and HabiDash; the Cracker Hoedown; and the Bowl to Build. 772-562-9860 ext. 212 or ext. 209.

Loxahatchee River Historical Society: Volunteers age 15+ needed for various positions (tour guides, educational programs, outdoor lectures, gift shop & admissions, front desk, Tindall Pioneer Homestead, café, special events) on weekdays/weekends at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum. Pick up application form, download from www.jupiterlighthouse.org or call 561/747-8380 ext. 101.

Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens: Volunteers needed for gardening & grounds work, gift shop, greeting, office & events. Days/times vary; ongoing opportunity. Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Ages 15+. 772-337-1959; [email protected]; www.pslbotanicalgardens.org.

Sarah's Kitchen: Data entry, 3-4 hours a week, 10 a.m., Tuesdays. St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 295 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-359-2138; sarahskitchen.org.

Shining Light Garden: Volunteers to harvest fruits and vegetables, all of which is donated to the hungry and homeless in Indian River County. Shining Light Garden, 6865 33rd Ave., Vero Beach. Monday-Saturday. 772-539-3752; [email protected].

Heathcote Botanical Gardens: Volunteers needed in the gift shop on Tuesdays; community garden on Wednesdays. Heathcote Botanical Gardens, 210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce. Age: 18+. 772-464-4672; [email protected]; www.heathcotebotanicalgardens.org.

LAHIA: Volunteers needed to help cook, and/or serve lunch and dinner, fix bicycles, and do various cleanup jobs. Donations needed this month are men's sneakers; men's jeans (, waist sizes 30-36); family size ground beef; family size cans of vegetables: corn, green beans, carrots; dish towels; dish cloths. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. LAHIA, 1760 Salerno Road, Stuart. Age: 16+. LAHIA provides an opportunity for a productive life to the homeless and needy through helping them meet their spiritual and basic physical and nutritional needs. 772-781-7002; [email protected].

LAHIA Ministry: The LAHIA Ministry is in need of 10" foam plates, plastic forks, toilet paper, mosquito repellent and 7 oz. plastic drinking cups. LAHIA, 1760 Salerno Road, Stuart. 772-781-7002; [email protected].

LAHIA: Provides an opportunity for a productive life to the homeless and needy through helping them meet their spiritual and basic physical and nutritional needs in the Stuart/ Port Salerno area. Drop food & other items off at 1760 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart. 772-781-7002; [email protected] or visit www.lahia.org.

Monthly needs for Lahia Ministry are:

-- mosquito repellent

-- men's sneakers sizes 7-13

-- men's jeans/slacks sizes 28-54

-- bike locks

-- toilet paper

-- grocery bags (we use them to fill with food and other essentials)

-- bottled water

-- 25 Lb bags of sugar

-- looking for a willing servant to give of their time once a month to cut our homeless folks hair.

Treasure Coast Food Bank: Individual and/or group volunteers needed to sort food in our warehouse to help people in need on the Treasure Coast. Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.Treasure Coast Food Bank, 3051 Industrial 25th St., Fort Pierce. Ages: 16+. 772-489-3034; [email protected].

Florida Oceanographic Society: Needed are Exhibit guides, program presenters. Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center, 890 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart. Ages: 15+. 772-225-0505; [email protected].

Students Working Against Tobacco: Seeking youth passionate about preventing tobacco-related illness and deaths, interested in public speaking, Community Service Hours. After school and some weekends. St. Lucie County Health Department, 5150 N.W. Milner Drive, Port St. Lucie. Ages 11-17. 772-785-6144; [email protected]; www.swatflorida.com.

Stuart Community Concert Band: Musicians (woodwind, brass, percussion) wanted; playing traditional/contemporary music, marches, big band, folk tunes, music from Hollywood/Broadway. 7-9 p.m. Mondays starting Aug. 19. Stuart Middle School band room, East Ocean Avenue just east of S.E. Georgia Avenue, Stuart. www.StuartCommunityConcertBand.org.

Treasure Coast Community Health: Volunteers for community outreach. Various times, locations. 772-257-8224 ext. 152.

United Way of St. Lucie County: Volunteer opportunities available to assist a variety of nonprofit agencies. Ongoing. United Way, 4800 S. U.S. 1, Fort Pierce. 772-464-5300; [email protected]; www.volunteerstlucie.org.

CASTLE: Scrapbooking enthusiast and general office help Flexible hours/days. CASTLE, 3525 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce. 772-465-6011; [email protected]; www.castletc.org.

PARKS & MUSEUMS

Elliott Museum: Tour guides and gallery docents needed for traveling and permanent exhibits. Training provided. Seven days a week, pick your shift. Elliott Museum, 825 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart. Age: 18+. 772-225-1961; [email protected]; www.elliottmuseum.org.

Road to Victory Military Museum: Volunteers are needed Saturday Shifts 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 1-4 p.m. orientation required. Veteran Memorial Park, 319 Stypmann Ave., Stuart. Ages: 21+. 772-266-4976; [email protected].

Volunteers needed for Road to Victory Military Museum: Museum is a interactive museum preserving military artifacts from the past and commemorating veteran. Saturday shifts 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 1-4 p.m. Veteran's Memorial Park 319 Stypmann Ave., Stuart. This is a nonprofit military museum. An orientation is required to volunteer. [email protected].

SENIORS

Help our local Seniors: The Kane Center needs you. Volunteer Opportunities needed for Meals on Wheels, help in office, help in the kitchen, or just talking one on one with Adult Day Care seniors for interaction. Do you have pantry items you could donate? This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to Martin County and our seniors. Contact: Keller Williams of the Treasure Coast, Culture Committee, 819 Federal Highway, Ste 300, Stuart; 772-419-0400.

Senior Resource Association: Volunteer drivers needed to deliver hot meals to Meals on Wheels clients in both Vero Beach and Sebastian. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 694 14th St., Vero Beach; 815 Davis St., Sebastian. Ages 18+. 772-794-1142; [email protected].

SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders): Need volunteers for Treasure Coast to provide Medicare information/counseling to Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers, those becoming eligible. Training provided. Days and hours vary. Area Agency on Aging Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, 4400 N Congress Ave., West Palm Beach. 772-467-0008; [email protected]; www.floridashine.org.

THRIFT STORES

VNA Hidden Treasures: Hospice thrift store. Running cash registers, arranging merchandise, assisting customers, checking in donations. 656 21st St., Miracle Mile Plaza; 11646 U.S. 1, Sebastian adjacent to Riverview Park. 772-978-5553.

The Salvation Army of Martin County: Family Store volunteers, help with sorting, hanging, donations, linens and more. The Salvation Army of Martin County Family Store, 1860 S.E. U.S. 1, Stuart. 772-288-1471; [email protected]; www.salvationarmystuart.org.

Salvation Army of Martin County: Volunteers needed to help pick up donations from community partners, beginning at 7 a.m. weekdays, using a Salvation Army vehicle; must pass a background check, have clean driving record, complete an online Salvation Army driver training program. 772-288-1471 ext. 202.

Homeless Family Center: Children's Program Volunteers are needed Mon.-Thurs. 6:45-8 p.m. to assist with the Children's Program. Homeless Family Center, 720 4th St., Vero Beach. Ages: 18+. 772-567-5535; [email protected]; www.homelessfamilycenter.com.

Homeless Family Center: A Second Chance Thrift and Training Center -- assist in receiving & organizing donations, cashier, repairs, donation pick up. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A Second Chance Thrift and Training Center, 790 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach. 772-492-9333; [email protected]; www.homelessfamilycenter.com.

Hope's Closet 4 Children: Volunteers needed to unpack/sort clothing donations, help families select clothing. Flexible hours, Wednesdays. Grace Way Village, 1780 Hartman Road, Fort Pierce. Ages Teens+. 772-925-3074; [email protected]; www.gracewayvillage.org.

House of Hope: Volunteer for thrift store and/or pantry. Morning and afternoon shifts available in Hobe Sound, Stuart, Jensen Beach and Indiantown. House of Hop, 2484 S.E. Bonita St., Stuart. High school age+. 772-286-4673; [email protected]; http://www.hohmartin.org.

House of Hope: Volunteers needed to work in Hobe Sound food pantry and thrift store. 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 12:30-4:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays; 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. or 12:30-4:15 p.m. Wednesdays; 8:45 a.m.-noon or noon-3:15 p.m. Saturdays; House of Hope, 11690 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound. Ages: High school and older. 772-286-4673; [email protected]; www.hohmartin.org.

House of Hope: Volunteers to work in food pantry and thrift store in Indiantown branch. 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 12:30-4:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays; 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. or 12:30-4:15 p.m. Wednesdays; 8:45 a.m.-noon or noon-3:15 p.m. Saturdays; House of Hope, 15549 S.W. Warfield Blvd., Indiantown. Ages: High school and older. 772-286-4673; [email protected]; www.hohmartin.org.

House of Hope: Food pantry volunteers needed to stock shelves, check clients in/out, work in warehouse. 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 12:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m. M-F. House of Hope -- Stuart Location, 2484 S.E. Bonita St., Stuart. High school age and older. 772-286-4673; [email protected]; www.http://www.hohmartin.org.

House of Hope: Volunteers needed to work in Jensen Beach branch in thrift store and food pantry. 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., or 12:30-4:15 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays; 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. or 12:30-4:15 p.m., Wednesdays; 8:45 a.m.-noon or noon-3:15 p.m. Saturdays. House of Hope, 1090 N.E. Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach. Ages: High school and older. 772-286-4673; [email protected]; www.hohmartin.org.

The Source: The Source Thrift Shop -- receiving and sorting donations, sales floor help, reception desk. Mornings or afternoons. The Source, 1015 Commerce Ave., Vero Beach. 772-564-0202; [email protected].

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