Palm Beach County
Community
American Red Cross
825 Fern Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561) 833-7711
The Palm Beaches - Treasure Coast Region of the American Red Cross is part of the largest and most diverse humanitarian relief organization in the United States. Throughout our region, every 28 hours on average, Red Cross volunteers answer the call and respond to provide relief to individuals and families whose lives have been turned upside down by a devastating home fire, flood or other disaster.The American Red Cross supports all people in their hour of greatest need.
Website: www.redcross.org/fl/palm-beach
Beyond Blind Institute
4440 PGA Blvd., Suite 600, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Phone: (561) 799.3010
The non-profit 501(c)(3) organization Beyond Blind Institute (BBI) is a unique, innovative organization dedicated to the empowerment of visually impaired and blind individuals seeking equal opportunity in today’s ever demanding society. The mission of the Institute is an immediate and aggressive hands-on approach to each individual’s health and fitness, career opportunities, and overall emotional and social well being. In addition, a strong focus on technical skills, advanced low-vision-aid technology, and research and development of various eye diseases is part of our mission.“My mission is to empower all blind individuals to emerge from the shell of blindness that surrounds them and to give them the best life has to offer in a new empowered world beyond belief,” says legally-blind Founder Joyce Gugel. As is quite obvious, her vision goes far beyond the limits of her eyesight.
Website: www.beyondblind.org
Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach
9995 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach is a comprehensive non-profit family service organization with offices located in Martin, Palm Beach, Indian River and St. Lucie counties. Due to the variety of local community needs, Catholic Charities provides a wide range of programs. The Volunteer Services Program manages volunteer opportunities for the 12 Catholic Charities programs and ministries of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach. We continually seek generous and dedicated volunteers to work in our various programs
Website: www.ccdpb.org
Compass Community Center
201 N. Dixie Highway Lake Worth, FL. 33460
Phone: (561) 533-9699
Compass aims to diminish stereotypes by challenging long-standing misconceptions about the character of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. We accomplish this by emboldening our youth, promoting pride in our community, and acting as an educator, advocate, health service provider, and focal point for community organizing. As good neighbors, effective partners, and respected participants in our civic responsibilities, Compass promotes awareness of the caring nature of our diverse community
Website: www.compassglcc.com/
Dress for Success Palm Beaches
118 East Ocean Avenue, Lantana, Florida 33462
Phone: (561) 249-3898
We are on a mission to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Join us.
Website: www.palmbeaches.dressforsuccess.org
Easter Seals of Palm Beach County
213 S Congress Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Phone: (561) 471-1688
Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for nearly 100 years. From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training for people with disabilities, Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.
El Sol - Jupiter's Neighborhood Resource Center
106 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458
Phone: (561) 745-9860
El Sol is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to improve the quality of life of all residents of the Town of Jupiter by providing services to those in need, especially day laborers and their families. Our vision is to promote a harmonious integrated community in which all people can achieve their highest potential. We seek to be the model for other communities dealing with day-laborers.
Website: www.friendsofelsol.org
Historical Society of Palm Beach County
300 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561) 832-4164
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County is a non-profit organization whose mission is to collect, preserve and share the history of Palm Beach County. The Society maintains a large library on the history of Palm Beach County, Florida and the Caribbean. The Historical Society also has multiple educational programs and initiatives in schools and communities that build an understanding and appreciation of local history in our children.
Website: www.hspbc.org
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-651-4251
We are seeking high school student volunteers for many different educational programs throughout the summer. Interested students who are looking to accrue community service hours or seeking volunteer opportunities, please call our education hotline (number listed above). We have a lot of exciting programs and serve students of all ages across a variety of arts areas. Work with teaching artists and administrative staff and explore career opportunities in the performing arts field.
Website: www.kravis.org/education
Kretzer Piano Music Foundation
240 W.Indiantown Road, Suite 104,Jupiter, Florida 33458
Phone: (561) 748-0036
Kretzer Piano Music Foundation is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing music education to children who come from financially challenged homes and providing performance opportunities for students from diverse cultural, ethnic, racial and economic backgrounds .
Website: www.kretzerpiano.com
Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum, Gallery & School of Art
373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469
Phone: (561) 746-3101
The Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum, Gallery & School of Art provides visual and performing arts for the community through unique collections, engaging exhibitions and cultural programs, a dynamic School of Art and diverse outreach activities. Founded in 1964, it is a member-supported nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our 2015-2016 schedule includes 23 exhibitions, nine lectures, eight concerts, 25 special events, 190 adult art classes, 45 workshops, 30 children’s classes, 18 special needs classes and more than 1,800 individuals being served through our ArtReach programs Our School of Art serves a vibrant community of art students, ranging from 2 to 95+ yrs old. Art instruction includes painting, drawing, figure studies, jewelry-making, sculpture, pottery, collage, photography and multi-media classes and workshops. Faculty members demonstrate painting or sculpting skills at public events. More than 30 faculty members have Bachelors of Fine Arts, and many have Masters of Fine Arts. Every year, thousands of adults and children take workshops and classes. Our ArtReach programs serve individuals, such as the elderly, blind, ill, disadvantaged or those with physical, emotional and/or developmental challenges. Three generations of children have learned about art at the Lighthouse ArtCenter. Kids take classes in ceramics, drawing and painting and in mixed media techniques, such as collage. Youngsters from 4 to 12 years old enjoy 10 weeks of summer enrichment ArtCamp. Earn community service hours while volunteering in a fun and creative environment.
Website: www.lighthousearts.org
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
1001 E Indiantown Rd, Jupiter, FL 33477
Phone: (561) 743-2666
The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) public charity and serves over 100,000 people annually in the tri-county area. We are dedicated to the performing arts whose mission is to entertain, educate and inspire our community. The Theatre has more than 400 volunteers assisting in a variety of functions, including office support, ushering, special events and computer services.
Website: www.jupitertheatre.org
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Road | Delray Beach, FL 33446
Phone: (561) 233.1329
Our mission at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is to engage a diverse audience by presenting Japanese cultural experiences that educate and inspire. Since opening in 1977, Morikami has been a center for Japanese arts and culture in South Florida. With rotating exhibitions, tea ceremonies performed monthly in the Seishin-an tea house, educational outreach programs with local schools and organizations, and Japanese traditional festivals celebrated for the public several times a year, Morikami strives to spread appreciation for the living culture of Japan.
Website: www.morikami.org
Morningday Community Solutions
2635 Old Okeechobee Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Phone: (954) 681-6081
Directly impacting our community; helping those who help others. We proudly serve the underprivileged, youth and veterans by providing essential products to local non-profit organizations.
Website: www.morningdaycommunitysolutions.org
Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation
2700 6th Avenue S Lake Worth Fl 33461
Phone: (561) 966-6609
Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation has 82 parks throughout Palm Beach County, offering a wide array of long term, and special event opportunities as well as beach, and park cleanups. The sites that offer exciting long term and special event opportunities include amphitheaters, nature centers, musuems, golf courses, campgrounds, recreation centers, therapeutic recreation, and administration. For a complete listing of opportunities, locations, and descriptions please visit www.pbcparks.com or call our volunteer hotline at 561-966-7066.
Website: www.pbcparks.com
Palm Beach Dramaworks
201 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561) 514-4042
Palm Beach Dramaworks is a professional not-for-profit theatre company that engages and entertains audiences with provocative and timeless productions that personally impact each individual.
Website: www.palmbeachdramaworks.org
Palm Beach Photographic Centre
415 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561) 253-2600
THE PALM BEACH PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTRE is a non-profit visual arts organization dedicated to the enrichment of life through exhibitions, community programs, workshops and other educational activities that promote the arts of photography and digital imaging. The Centre's programming is divided into five sections: Year-round museum and gallery exhibitions Master photography and digital imaging workshops The annual five-day international FOTOfusion® festival Year-round community education programs FOTOcamp for children, and the Picture My World community outreach program for at-risk youth Travel Workshops PBPC requires volunteers for daily museum greeting/receptionist at our world-class photography museum as well as help with hanging and preparing museum exhibit.
Website: www.workshop.com
Petals With Purpose
P.O. Box 3611, West Palm Beach, FL 33402
Phone: (561) 223-9129
Petals With Purpose™ brings joy to the lives of children, the elderly and those living with disabilities through re-purposed flowers that go hand-in-hand with visits. The flowers are recycled from weddings, celebrations and corporate events and delivered to youth organizations, shelters, hospitals, nursing homes and hospice care facilities.
Website: www.petalswithpurpose.org
Schoolhouse Children's Museum & Learning Center
129 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL 33435-4536
Phone: (561) 742-6780
The Schoolhouse Children's Museum is a designed to engage young children in playful discovery through hands-on, interactive learning environments that integrate the arts, humanities and sciences in a historical setting. Our goal is to foster life-long learning through the world of discovery and imagination. The Museum offers interactive exhibits and educational programming that focus on “S.T.E.A.M.” (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics) based interactive classes and activities that also address Sunshine State/Common Core Standards.
Website: www.schoolhousemuseum.org
Seagull Industries
3879 Byron Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33404
Phone: (561) 842-5814
Seagull Services provide advocacy and services for individuals with disabilities and their families and at the same time provide important work force development and employment services for people who have various barriers to employment that have made them long term unemployed. Seagull strives to connect people with resources, improve systems and community services, promote inclusive community practices and influence public policy while operating a charter school, employment and residential program and providing door to door transportation.
Website: www.seagull.org
South Florida Fairgrounds
9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
561-790-5213
Year Round Volunteers Needed! As a 501c3 non-profit organization, the South Florida Fair relies heavily on volunteer support. Join over 800 volunteers and become a part of our exciting organization!
Volunteer applications must be completed and background checks are performed for all volunteers. You may download the application and background consent form below and submit the completed forms to Stacy Wakefield, Volunteer Coordinator.
Website: www.southfloridafair.com
St. Jude Catholic Church
204 North US Highway #1, Tequesta, Florida 33469
Phone: (561) 748-8805
Catholic Church Student Ministries offering volunteer opportunities for middle and high school age students.
Website: www.stjudecatholicchurch.net
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Jupiter
250 W. Indiantown Road Suite 108, Jupiter, Fl 33458
Phone: (561) 401-9585
Our store proceeds go to help the poor in Palm Beach County with emergency financial aid. We have opportunities to volunteer at our store in Jupiter and Lake Worth. We offer a fun positive environment, great people and flexible scheduling. You'll have the opportunity to be involved in assessing what comes in, researching prices, and tagging merchandise. You can express your creativity by enhancing our visual displays. Interacting with customers is also a part of the job. Contact Donna Bryan above for the Jupiter Store, and Crystal Wildman at the Lake Worth Store, 561-469-7922.
Website: https://www.svdp-palmbeach.org/
Student Aces
7755 Cannonball Rd Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Phone: (850) 559-7612
Student ACES (ACE) is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing leadership programs, mentoring, scholarships and internship opportunities for high school students. ACE’s focus is to inspire, train and mentor a community of Student ACES who exemplify leadership traits in athletics, community service and education. ACE is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Participating in the ACE program are schools from Palm Beach and Broward County. Our Mission: To develop tomorrow’s leaders by providing best-in-class leadership curriculum, mentoring and projects that make a difference in their community.
Website: www.studentacesforleadership.com
The Guatemalan Maya Center
430 N G St, Lake Worth, FL 33460
561-547-0085
The Guatemalan Maya Center formed early 1992 is a tax-exempt 501 (C)3 non-profit agency in Palm Beach County, Florida. The founder of the Center, Rev. Frank O’Loughlin, now serves the organization as the Executive Director. Fr. Frank began his commitment to the Mayan people in the early 1980’s, where he served as a parish priest in Indiantown, Florida, he spent a great deal of his time fighting for a better life for the migrant farm workers. He took to the heart the plight of the Mayan Indians and led the community efforts to help them. It became obvious to Fr. Frank that the people were in a great need of help; this led to the founding of The Guatemalan Maya Center. Using a family-centered approach to preserve native language, culture and wisdom while promoting stability, resiliency, and efficacy, the Center provides unique social services primarily to the Guatemalan Maya refugee population.
Website: www.guatemalanmaya.org
The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History
10300 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 172, Wellington FL 33414
(561) 729-4246
The mission of The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History (PBMNH) is to collect, research, interpret, and explain all aspects of our natural world, the evolution of life, and the development of human cultures. The Museum's primary focus is on, but not limited to, the archaeology and natural history of southern Florida, to include its place within the context of the wider Caribbean region. A key goal of the Museum is the education of the public through the presentation of exhibits, lectures, classes, and hands-on learning experiences. The museum is seeking volunteers to help it accomplish these goals. Volunteers assist in managing the admissions desk and museum store. They also provided help setting up new exhibits and conducting museum special events. Volunteers with a background in science may be trained as docents to provided visitors with guided tours of the museum.
Website: www.pbmnh.org
The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County
2100 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Phone: (561) 686-3530
The Salvation Army, a faith based non-profit organization, has served Palm Beach County since 1922. Providing Social Services for Individuals & Families daily; Transitional Housing program provides Substance Abuse/Mental Health Counseling, Life Skills Training & Anger Management; Angel Tree Program provides Christmas assistance to local underpriviledged children & families, Holiday Gifts to Nursing Homes, Detention Homes, Hospitals, & Correctional Facilities; Other programs include After School Care, Summer Camp, Music Programs, Group Sports & so much more.
Website: www.salvationarmypalmbeachcounty.org
United Way of Palm Beach County
477 S Rosemary Ave, Ste 230, West Palm Beach, Fl
Phone: (561) 375-6618
Our Mission To ensure that everyone in Palm Beach County has access to the basics: a quality education, a place to live, financial stability, good medical care, and enough to eat. Our Vision To be the community focal point to improve lives in Palm Beach County. The Volunteer Center plays an integral role in United Way of Palm Beach County’s mission to change lives and shape our community. Our volunteer program is aimed at making volunteering easy and flexible to fit everyone’s busy schedule. Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals, families, organizations and corporations. To find a volunteer opportunity, use the link below. https://www.unitedwaypbc.org/volunteer
Website: www.unitedwaypbc.org
Volunteer Florida
3800 Esplanade Way Suite 180, Tallahassee, FL 32311
Volunteers and donations are vital to disaster response and recovery. Volunteer Florida is proud to be the lead agency for Emergency Support Function (ESF) 15 for the Florida Division of Emergency Management, coordinating volunteers and donations in a disaster. Along with our partner organizations and countless volunteers, Volunteer Florida helps Floridians pick up the pieces when disaster strikes.
Website: www.volunteerflorida.org