society scene's volunteer guide 2012
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Society Scene, a weekly publication of philanthropic event coverage, annually features a comprehensive listing of local volunteer opportunities and profiles volunteerism to inspire readers to get involved.TRANSCRIPT
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Broward Edition • August 29, 2012Broward Edition • August 29, 2012
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Driving A Stronger Community
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going the extra smile
Thank you South Florida volunteers for improving our community—one smile at a time.
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39 HERB BROTSPIES: Broward Partnership For
The Homeless
“You don’t realize that you benefit yourself. You give somethingand get something back. It’s a two way street.”
42 MATTIE BROWN: Veteran
Administration (VA)“I want to help anyway I can; my life isn’t perfect, I have suffered
losses but I can still give back and inspire.”
46 FOREST WILLIAMS: Deliver The Dream“It [volunteering] enriches my life. It absolutely does. I get more
satisfaction out of volunteer work than anything else I do in my life.It’s hard to explain.”
49 MINNIE JONES: Impact Broward“It [volunteering] is just as beneficial to you as it is to them.
It really makes the world go round.”
52 DON BARBER: SUSAN B. ANTHONY
RECOVERY CENTER“I feel I’ve been blessed. By helping other peole I have learned a lot.”
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Staff Note8
Guest Column12
Olympian Q-and-A13
Scene & be Seen14 - 19
Calendar20
Volunteer listings21
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Cover photo:J.P. Taravella HighSchool 12th gradeSpecial Olympics
athletes Maria Salinas,left, David Pierce andAaron Underweiser;
photo byRobert Duyos
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Society Scenewould like thank:The outstanding Olympians, volunteers and photographers, whowere bothpatient and inspirational. A special thank you to: Fort Lauderdale Aquatic
Complex; Broward Table Tennis Club; American Top Team; South Plantation HighSchool; Lauderdale Yacht Club; Universal Gymnastics; and J.P. Taravella High
School’s Special Olympics.
TERESE TERRANOVAle tennis double gold medalist
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1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta Paralympic games
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JoinGirl Scouts Today…BeginYOURJourney!
www.gssef.orgwww.espanol.gssef.org866-727-GIRL(4475)
Every choice is a Pathwayto somethingnew.
ThePathways intoGirl Scouts are asdiverse as each girl.
AGirl’s life is full of choices.So isGirl Scouting.
Impact Broward congratulates and thanks our 807 volunteers for their timeand efforts in making Broward County a better place to live. Their totalhours of 276,725 for this fiscal year is valued at $5.9 million according to theIndependent Sector.
Impact Broward would also like to thank the organizations listed below forgiving our volunteers the opportunity to contribute 276,725 hours of serviceto Broward County increasing capacity to nonprofit agencies and improvingthe lives of children and adults.
Our agency invites those in Broward County who are 55+ years of ageto call and inquire about volunteer opportunities and to learn aboutour programs at 954-484-7117 or Email: [email protected] orwww.impactbroward.org
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Editor: Meredith [email protected]
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As the world cheered for their nation’s greatest athletes in the 2012 Olympic Games inLondon we couldn’t help but notice the parallels between Olympians and volunteers.
Olympians, with their athletic excellence, pursue a goal that some deem impossible. Butsomewhere between lofty and laudable, the best of the best make their dreams come true.Though, in our eyes, attaining gold medal status is not limited to athletes.
Volunteerism requires a commitment to make the world a better place, a goal that our communitystrives for daily. When we opened up the call for nominations of outstanding local volunteers, wewere flooded with the following qualities: discipline, passion, altruism and allegiance.
Within the pages of our Olympic-themed Volunteer Guide you’ll find images and stories frominspirational volunteers and admirable athletes. Together, we feel, they represent greatness.
Our guest columnist Greg Louganis, a four-time Olympic diving gold medalist and activevolunteer within the GLBT community, shares what it means to dedicate oneself to a goal orcause and the qualities required to be successful (page 12). Fellow Olympians also share theirthoughts on the importance of volunteerism (page 13).
As always, the issue provides a listing of local available volunteer opportunities with a new designthat can be pulled in its entirety and held for future reference (starting on page 21). So pick yourpassion and pass it on.
This year’s featured volunteers exhibit a gold standard with theirmotivating attitudes and actsof compassion. Posing with them are local Olympic stars who capture the essence of stalwartdedication; both are unstoppable.
When it came time to select the featured Olympians for our cover, the task seemed difficult at first.But it didn’t take long for us to think of a few local Olympians whose dedication is admirable.These truly amazing athletes enjoy the thrills and challenges of competition despite life’s dailyobstacles. So we worked with Sun Sentinel staff photographer Robert Duyos to capture theenthusiasm of Taravella High School’s Special Olympics athletes. These Olympians are at the topof our podium.
While many of us will never have the opportunity to compete in the Olympics, much less win amedal, we can still perform like an Olympian in every part of our lives. To be the best one can beand to donate one’s time to the betterment of others is nothing short of commendable.
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Staffer’s most memorableOlympic moments:
ABBI: It was the 1996 AtlantaSummer Olympics. I was only 11-
years-old but I still remember themoment gymnast Kerri Strug nailedthe landing of her vault, despite a
damaged ankle. As my entire familywatched we gasped in horror,
shock and pure amazement. Strug’sperformance guaranteed the goldmedal for the U.S. Strug literally
took one for the team, which is oneof the many qualities an Olympian
should possess.
STACY: Like most little girls, I had anidol – someone I wanted to emulate– it was Olympian Nadia Comaneci.I dreamed of being a gymnast justlike her. Luckily, my folks decided
to take us to the Olympics inMontreal. Sitting next to my dad, I
found myself watching my favoriteathlete become the first gymnast inOlympic history to earn a perfect
10. It was a “perfect” moment,one that I’ve always treasured.
Witnessing that kind of perfectioninspires the human spirit to see that
there is no limit to what we canaccomplish, whether in an Olympicvenue or in our own community.
MEREDITH: To be honest, I didn’thave very much knowledge aboutthe Olympics when we started
planning for this issue. But aftertracking down South Florida’sOlympic participants, I’ve growna fond appreciation for the
competition and what it entails. Iwasn’t sure what to expect, butI’ve never worked with a more
gracious and grounded group ofpeople; their patience and generosity
taught me that being great in allfacets of life is equally important.
Every four years I will look forwardto the Olympics and Paralympics,remembering fondly the fruitful
summer I worked with (and learnedfrom) some of the best athletes
– and individuals – in the world.
moment gymnast Kerri Strug nailed the landing of her vault, despite a
damaged ankle. As my entire family
performance guaranteed the gold
StaffStaff N O T E
SOCIETY SCENE EDITOR MEREDITH CLEMENTS, LEFT,ASSISTANT EDITOR ABBI SCHORR AND PUBLISHERSTACY OSTRAU AT FORT LAUDERDALE AQUATIC
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We applaud our volunteers!
201 SW Fifth Avenue • Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 • www.BrowardCenter.org
Since 1991, over 10,000 tri-county residents have generously donated their time at the Broward Center andour affiliated venues, the Parker Playhouse, the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center and the Rose & Alfred MiniaciPerforming Arts Center. From students and retirees to those who just love the theater, volunteers contributeover 100,000 hours each year. They make life-long friends, enjoy the advantages of working in a theatersetting, and make a significant impact on our community.
Become a Volunteer!It’s a great way to see a show, meet new people and support the arts.
For Information:• Online: www.BrowardCenter.org and click Support• Phone: 954.468.2684• email: [email protected]
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HandsOn Broward inspires, equips and mobilizespeople to take action to positively affect change.We connect individuals & groups to meaningfulhands-on service opportunities at more than 600nonprofit organizations inBrowardCo., Florida.
Wewish to thank all our VVOOLLUUNNTTEEEERRSS && PPRROOJJEECCTTLLEEAADDEERRSS for their time and dedication, as well asour 2011/12 CCOORRPPOORRAATTEE PPAARRTTNNEERRSS for engagingHandsOn Broward as their philanthropic and socialresponsibilityprogramorganizers.
HandsOn Broward is a proud member of the nationalHandsOn Network. We look forward to serving thecommunity for years to come, and expand our reach toincludea newHandsOnMiami chapter.
To learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities,or to schedule a volunteer orientation at your place ofbusiness, please call 954.233.1300or visit ourwebsiteatwwwww.HandsOw.HandsOnBrnBrowoward.ard.orgorgPowered by:
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To learn more, visit: www.bphi.org or contactDonnaLee Minott, Volunteer [email protected] or call 954-779-7673
BPHI Volunteer Program Sponsor
Broward Partnership for the Homeless is committed to reducing homelessness by promotingindependence and self worth through advocacy, housing and comprehensive services.
Volunteer Today! We need YOUR help to:• Sponsor, cook & serve meals • Host donation drives
• Plan, organize and host fundraisers(Jeans Day, Yard Sale, Bake Sale, Dance-a-thon, Tennis Tournament)
Thank You To All Our Dedicated Volunteers!
JM Family Enterprises, Inc Publix Minto Communities
American Express Bank of AmericaCarnival Cruise Lines
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VISIT US AT THENEWCOMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER560NW27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
www.ulbroward.org
Through your support, theUrban League of Broward County takes the lead on
issues important to you and your family–education, jobs, housing andhealth.
At the Olympics thissummer in London, Iwas asked about the
“sacrifices” I had made in mylife to achieve excellence. I said,“I don’t view what I did as a“sacrifice” but a choice as to mylife and lifestyle. For Olympians:it isn’t a sacrifice, it is a practiceand a choice.The decision to commit myself
to attain an extraordinary goalisn’t about what I gave up – it isabout what I was able to gain. Idon’t think in terms of what I ammissing, I focus on what I amtrying to achieve. The decisionsI made centered around what Icould do to be the very best Icould possibly be.It takes great effort to
get up every morning anddedicate yourself to training,healthy living and the mentaland emotional strains of high performance. I feel the rewards of success vastly outweigh theinconveniences and even the hardships of injury or competitive disappointment.Anyone who sets out to become an Olympian knows that the road is long and full of peaks and
valleys. It takes endurance to climb the mountain and stand at the summit. I’ve never met anathlete who said it was easy. But we do more often than not make a game out of the challenges weare faced with.I believe deeply that no one achieves greatness on his own. Even in individual sports, we have a
team around us – coaches, parents, friends, fellow athletes – who support our dreams and help usstay focused on how to achieve them. With whatever it is we want to accomplish, it’s important tohave people around us who believe in us.
In my own athletic achievements the people in my life were my coach, Ron O’Brien andMom. Among the lessons she taught me was the idea that I should make every place I go betterbecause I was there. I think this is a dream shared by many people who dedicate themselves tovolunteerism.It isn’t always easy to get up and train, and similarly, it isn’t always easy to get up and work
without pay for the sake of an idea – knowing we can make the world better in big ways andsmall. But just like an athlete, those who volunteer shouldn’t think of what they do as a sacrificebut as a choice – a decision to dedicate their time to helping others.When an issue or a dream seems too big, sometimes it’s best to stay focused on what we have
in front of us at that moment in time. In 1980, when America boycotted the Moscow Olympics, Ihad to rethink my life and postpone my dream of an Olympic gold medal for four years. It seemeda long time away. So some days, my coach and I had to create little goals to get me through apractice and give me a sense of achievement. We played games that proved to work to my benefitin breaking records; we do get good at what we practice!I think many people who volunteer go through the same process: when the big issues seem
overwhelming, we just have to break it down and find one thing we can work toward and count asa success. For me in my everyday life that means just picking up litter I see on the street.It’s the little things we do every day that result in the big achievements that change the world.
That’s true for Olympic athletes and that’s true for volunteers.So whatever your passion is, know that great achievement comes down to little acts: believing in
the worthiness of your goal, surrounding yourself with the right team and turning up every day tomake some progress, great or small, in support of your ambition.The formula for success is the same for all endeavors and the world is counting on people to
dream big. No worthy goal requires us to “sacrifice” – it requires us to make a choice: To be thebest we can be in whatever we do!
GuestGuest C O L U M N
BY: GREG LOUGANIS
Louganis, 5 time Olympic medalist won gold inboth the platform and springboard events in the1984 and 1988 Olympics.
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Lauryn WilliamsD/C@$ C42 G)0"2 -)"%0/ !02C")-* 677! C* *+0 B77? =*+04- :"5!1)@ FC!0-When trying to become an Olympian you have to be dedicated to thecause and seeing the project through to the end. This is the same withvolunteering; sometimes it is hard to see the finish line or to know whethera difference is being made. But by consistently investing in the project,you are ensuring that the end result will be positively affected.
Bob BryanD044)- .3"2 !02C")-* )4 !04'- 23(A"0- #)*+ A/3*+0/<)$0 ;/5C4 C* *+0 B76B >34234 :"5!1)@ FC!0-8Over the years, I have dedicated countless hours
towards achieving my goal of Olympic gold. Thisyear, I reached that goal. The dedication,commitment, passion, hard work, and endurancerequired to achieve Olympic gold is not too differentfrom the qualities of volunteers who have dedicatedcountless hours towards helping others. Volunteers doso much good for the various causes, but often timesdo not get the credit deserved because most of theirwork is done behind the scenes. This was very similarto my preparation for the Olympics. I spent countlesshours behind the scenes training for the largesttournament of my career.Helping others, while not getting paid to do so,
takes an incredible amount of passion and dedication.Volunteers give their time because they want to, notbecause they have to. This is where I feel like I canreally relate to the volunteers. I do not play tennisfor the money or because someone is forcing me to.I play tennis because I truly love it, which puts thevolunteers and myself in the same boat.
Anna Tunnicliffe>C-0/ /C2)C" -C)")4. .3"2!02C")-* C* *+0 B779 ;0)&)4.:"5!1)@ FC!0-To be at the top of your gamein whatever you do, you haveto commit 100 percent toyour goal. As an Olympicathlete, we have dedicatedthe past eight years of ourlife to trying to get aroundthe racetrack faster and fastereach time. You have up daysand down days, but it is yourpassion that makes you comeback the next day to do itagain, to make yourself thatlittle bit better. What we docouldn’t be done without thehelp of the volunteers around the world. They show an incredible amount of commitment,passion, dedication and selflessness to what they do to allow us to do what we do.
Society Scene asked Olympians to share with us the importance of Olympic qualities andhow they relate to volunteerism.
Lauryn Williams competes in the Women’s 200 MeterDash Preliminaries on day seven of the U.S. OlympicTrack & Field Team Trials at the Hayward Field onJune 28, 2012. PHOTO/CHRISTIAN PETERSEN
Bob Bryan and twin brother, Mike Bryan
Yousef AlaskariE#)!!)4. !04'- B77! A(**0/,5 @3!10*02 )4*+0 B76B >34234 :"5!1)@-This was my first Olympics and I felt very
special to be a part. It took many years ofdedication and focus to reach this goal. Imoved to the USA, sacrificing my familyand friends, but all this was worth it. Notjust from being part of the Olympic family,but the journey to get there was incredible. Ienjoyed so much along the the way.I think being a volunteer is the same. You
can’t only think about the final results,but that all the small contribution andcommitment will generate a better world.
Anna Tunnicliffe, left, Molly Vandemoer and Deb Capozzi in May, 2012,when the team qualified for the London Olympics. PHOTO/RICHARDLANGDON/OCEAN IMAGES
Yousef Alaskari
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Above: Jack Hilley, left, and John Val servingmeals in Fort Lauderdale at a Broward Meals
on Wheels congregate dining site.
Below: Arnie Freeman, left, and Broward MealsOn Wheels board member Howard Ward taping asegment for the Hollybrook community TV show
“Hollybrook Hotline.”
Above: Kyle Aylor, left, and Kyle McAllister, from theServe Everybody project at Christ Church, mulchedand cleaned playground equipment for Broward
Partnership for the Homeless.Right: Browne Pearson, left, Risa Arnold and AnnMarchetti volunteering during A Child Is Missing’s
“A Taste of Summer” event.
Right: Sophie Genkin, left, Rikki-Lee Robinson and Danielle Schneiderserve a healthy lunch through the Breaking Bread, Breaking Barriers
program at Broward Partnership for the Homeless.
Below: Linda Green, left, and Jay Green at Can’tStomach Cancer’s second annual “Dream Team Run”in the Miami ING Marathon and Half Marathon.
Below: Juan Ortega volunteers at Junior Achievement’s(JA) “JA Day,” which took place at Oakridge Elementary.The event is a one-day presentation of JA’s programs,which includes curriculum that teaches business,
economic and life skills to youth.
Above: The Miami Dolphins Special Teams volunteersjoined up with Miami Dolphins players for FeedingSouth Florida’s Mobile Food pantry giveaway.
Above: During the “Broward County Comcast Cares Day” project, volunteers assisted inlandscaping, gardening and interior work at the Henry McNeal Turner Learning Academy
located in Carver Ranches.Above: Volunteers from JM Family Gwendolyn
Thompson-Lisker, left, Rose Faraone, Anthony Faraoneand Brent Anhorn sort food at Feeding South Florida.
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Thank You Symphony Volunteers and Sponsors!
Lynne McGrathPresident,
Symphony of theAmericas Society
Friday, September 28, 2012Classical Swing Golf Outing
Fort Lauderdale Country Club
Friday, October 19, 2012Wines of the World Dinner & AuctionHyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six ~ 6:00 pm
Tuesday, November 27, 2012Style and Substance Luncheon
Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six ~ 11 am
Friday, January 25, 201325th Anniversary GalaHyatt Regency Pier 66
Sunday, February 24, 2013Holland America
Shipboard Luncheon and Musicale
Kudos to all
our society
MeMbers &coMMittees!
2012-2013Stephen A. Keller Guest Artist Series
MaestroBrooks-Bruzzesewith Madelyn SavarickMichael & MadelynSavarick GlobalOutreach
Maestro Brooks-Bruzzesewith Rose MiniaciRose Miniaci Maestro’s Chair Lesleen Bolt & Stephen A. Keller
(in memoriam)Stephen A. Keller Guest Artist Series
Beth HollandPresident, Symphony of the Americas
www.SymphonyoftheAmericas.orgEmail: [email protected]
An Evening of ZarzuelaIn Celebration of Hispanic Heritage
October 16, 2012 • 8:15 pm
Sounds of the Season:A Holiday ExtravaganzaDecember 11, 2012 • 8:15 pm
Symphony of the Americas Brass Ensemble
Celebrate the ClassicsJanuary 22, 2013 • 8:15 pm
Roberto Cani, violin
“Opera to Broadway” returns by popular demandFebruary 26, 2013 • 8:15 pm
Donna Balson, Courtenay Budd,Marcin Bronikowski, Eduardo Aladrén
Glorious Voices – 150 Strong!March 19, 2013 • 8:15 pm
Gay Men’s Chorus of South FloridaGordon Roberts, Artistic Director
The Five Beethovens(Two-Night Mini-Series)
April 15, 2013 (Monday 8:15 pm)Concerto Nos. 1, 2 AND 3
April 16, 2013 (Tuesday 8:15 pm)Concerto Nos. 4 AND 5Conrad Tao, Piano
James Brooks-Bruzzese, artistic Director
r o s e m i n i a c i m a e s t r o ’ s c h a i r
michael & maDelyn savarick gloBal outreach
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Debbie AbramsBoca Raton Historical Society
Kathy AdkinsThe Junior League of Boca Raton
Judy AsseltaNational Society of Arts &
Letters/South Florida Boca RatonSusan Beery
Boca Ballet TheatreKarin Bice
Spirit of Giving NetworkMaureen A. Burke
Soroptimist InternationalBoca Raton/Deerfield Beach
Kristin CalderLiteracy Coalition ofPalm Beach CountyBarbara Cambia
The George SnowScholarship FundAnita Detert
Boca Raton Children’s MuseumDorcas Eppright
Debbie-Rand MemorialService League
Morgan GreenThe Caring Hearts Auxiliary of theFAU Christine E. Lynn College ofNursing’s Louis and Anne Green
Sandra GreenblattTri County Humane Society
Susan HarrisYMCA of South
Palm Beach CountyUna James
C.R.O.S. MinistriesHeidi Johnson
Florence Fuller ChildDevelopment Centers
Bonnie KayeFAU Charles E. Schmidt
College of MedicineSugar McCauley
Caridad CenterBarbara Perino
Milagro Foundation, Inc.Barbara Pessel
The Pap CorpsGloria D. Pierson
HomeSafeMille Raphael
Boca Raton Police DepartmentLouAnn Such
Boca Helping Hands, Inc.Samantha Vassallo
In the PinesAlison Wiener
Horses and the Handicappedof South Florida, Inc.Joan Weidenfeld
Boca Raton Woman’s Club
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10:30 AM Reception & Silent Auction/Raffle • 11:30 AM LuncheonSilver Seating: $125 • Platinum Runway Seating: $200 (with Champagne)
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Above: Maryn, left, volunteer Claire Burnett and Brittany Camper at a Deliver the Dream “Dream Retreat.” The retreats allow families living with an illness to relax, enjoy time togetherand create support groups with the other families suffering from the same disease. Middle: Zofia, left, and volunteer Matthew Crane at a “Dream Retreat.”
Right: Leisl, left, volunteer Forest Williams and Amelia at a “Dream Retreat.”
Above: Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation volunteer James DeAnda visits Maximiliano Velasquez, 15, who isfighting leukemia. Right: John Brown, 7, left, Cheyenna Brown and Cathy Suhor. Volunteer Suhor delivers emergency
financial assistance to the Brown family, where John is fighting brain cancer.
Above: Hope South Florida partners with morethan 45 churches in the community through its
Faith-In-Action program, which serves as emergencyovernight shelter for families in need. Volunteer MikeSchick works to make a family’s stay comfortable andsafe. Below: Tom Hackett and congregants of TrinityLutheran Church of Fort Lauderdale help serve a hotmeal to more than 200 homeless individuals through
TasteHope Mobile.
Above: JM Family associate Eric Worshamvolunteers with Habitat for Humanity.
Above: Lowe’s volunteers at a Rebuilding Together Browardproject with “Rob the Rebuilder” mascot.
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Top: MiamiDolphins playerAnthony Fasanoassists with
construction at aRebuilding Together
home site.Bottom: MiamiDolphins playerTyrone Culver,left, and DolphinsCoach Joe Philbinhelp landscapethe groundsof LarkdaleElementarylocated inLaurderhill.
Above left: Broward County Teen Future Workforce volunteers Oriana Rivera, left, Yesenia Del Campo, AmandaWolfe, Daniela Roeder, Carly Thornton and Michael Blackstock at the Y National Leadership Conference, which tookplace in Blue Ridge, NC. Right: Pastor Mashack asks for feedback from YMCA of Broward County students at the L.A.
Lee YMCA located in Fort Lauderdale.
Left: Teen volunteers from Cypress Bay High School’s PRIDE Club andMcFatter High School’s SHAPE Club dressed as nymphs and fairies to handout programs and help serve hors d’oeuvres to guests at the Young At ArtChildren’s Museum’s “Recycled Art Fashion Show.” Below: Mary Giuseffivolunteers as emcee at the museum’s “Recycled Art Fashion Show.”
Above: Fort Lauderdale Mayor,John P. “Jack” Seiler, with student
volunteers from the Art Institute of FortLauderdale entertaining at Winterfest’s
“White Party.”
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Left: Miami Dolphins player Jake Long helps preparefood at the Homeless Voice Shelter located in
Hollywood. Below: Miami Dolphins player Sean Smithreads to children during the “Miami Dolphins Fin Fest,”
which took place at Sun Life Stadium.
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South Florida Firefighters CalendarUnveiling, 8:30 p.m., to benefit Here’s Help; ASafe Haven for Newborns; and Friends ForeverRescue. Sponsored by One Beat CPR, thecalendar models will greet fans and provideautographs. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &Casino, Hollywood. Call 954-585-5112.
Appearance and Book Signing,7 p.m., hosted by the Museum of Art
Fort Lauderdale. Miami Heat player DwyaneWade will sign his new book, A Father First:HowMy Life Became Bigger Than Basketball.Books will be signed byWade and distributedon a voucher system only. $28.61. 1 E. Las OlasBlvd., Fort Lauderdale. Visit www.moafl.org.
Family Fun Day, hosted by BonnetHouse Museum & Gardens. From 10
a.m. - 4 p.m. guests are invited to participatein tours, arts, crafts and other activities forthe entire family. Admission is half price foradults and free for age 12 and younger. 900N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale. Visit www.BonnetHouse.org.
Design Squad Nation, hosted by theMuseum of Discovery and Science.Participants are encouraged to get creativewhile engineering useful objects out ofeveryday items based on the PBS TV series“Design Squad Nation.”401 S.W. 2 St., FortLauderdale. Visit www.mods.org.
Anniversary Celebration,10:30 a.m., to benefit Forever Family/
Bella’s Group. Author and criminal investigator
Joe Matthews will speak and the Marsha and
Alan Levy Champion of Child Abuse Prevention
Award will be presented to the family of thelate Nancy Cotterman. Lauderdale Yacht Club.
Visit www.ForeverFamily.org.
Southern Circuit Independent FilmFestival, through Sept. 9, hosted by
Miramar Cultural Center. The festival beginsSept. 6 at 6 p.m. with a ceremony, reception,meet and greet with filmmakers and ascreening of “Five Acts”with a discussion.Festival continues through the weekend. Visitwww.MiramarCulturalCenter.org.
Pints for Preservation, 6 p.m., tobenefit Broward Trust for Historic
Preservation.While enjoying drinks and
appetizers, attendees will discuss local historicsites that are currently at risk throughoutBroward County. $35. Maguires Hill 16 Irish
Pub & Eatery, Fort Lauderdale. Email snohe@
fau.edu.
Wrap Up Appreciation Party,6 p.m., to benefit the Children’s
Diagnostic & Treatment Center(CDTC). CDTC Transformers will host a wrap-up
party to thank everyone who participated in
its two-month long holiday toy drive. $10 plusa roll of wrapping paper or wrapping supplies.
Stout Bar & Grill, Oakland Park. Visit www.
ChildrensDiagnostic.org.
Signature Chefs Auction, 6:30 p.m.,to benefit March of Dimes Broward
Division. Guests are invited to sample
food from Chef Paul Niedermann along with
20 other chefs. The event will also includedrinks, live music and silent and live auctions.Harbor Beach Marriott Resort and Spa,
Fort Lauderdale. Visit www.MarchofDimes.
com/Florida.
19th Annual Celebrity Chefs FoodTasting & Auction, 7 p.m. to benefit the AnnStorck Center. In addition to food tasting,the benefit will include a silent auction thatfeatures vacation packages, jewelry, sports
items and autographed memorabilia. Seminole
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Call 954-584-8000.
Sweetheart Ball – A FatherDaughter Dance, 6 p.m., to benefitJunior Achievement of South Florida.
Guests are invited to enjoy dinner, dancing,
sweets, photo booth and silent auction. JA
World Huizenga Center at Broward College,1130 Coconut Creek Boulevard. Visit www.
JASouthFlorida.org.
Third Annual Clothes Off Our Backs,5 p.m., to benefitWomen In Distress.
Oceans234 will provide a buffet and guests areinvited to enter to win raffle prizes. Donationsof new and gently-used clothes will beaccepted as well as cell phones and cell phonechargers. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., Deerfield Beach.Visit www.WomenInDistress.org.
Classic Film Festival, to benefitSun Sentinel Children’s Fund. TheClassic Gateway Theatre will present
15 classic movies. A portion of each ticket soldwill benefit the Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund,a fund of the McCormick Foundation. Filmsinclude: “Gone with TheWind”and “TheWizardof Oz.”1820 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.Visit www.TheGatewayTheatre.com.
Community Champions, 6 p.m., tobenefit Deliver The Dream. The luncheon will
honor outstanding leaders who are championsin their professions and who make a difference
within the community. $125. Marriott Harbor
Beach Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale. Visitwww.DeliverTheDream.org.
Go Red ForWomen Celebration, 10:30 a.m.,to benefit the American Heart Association.This luncheon and“Love Your Heart
Workshops”aims to extinguish heart disease.
Habor Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, FortLauderdale. Visit www.Heart.org/Broward.
Kya’s Smiles Golf Tournament, 8 a.m. tobenefit Kya’s Smiles. In addition to a day of
golf the event will include a raffle, silent
auction and prizes. Inverrary Country Club,
Plantation. Visit www.KyasSmiles.com.
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invited to learn how to identify raptors by
silhouette. See and learn to identify raptorsup close at the gardens’Bird of Prey Center’s
collection of hawks, eagles and other raptors.
3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. Visit www.
FlamingoGardens.org.
Studio Tour and Demonstrations,11 a.m., to benefit Friends of
Museum of Art. Event will include a tour
of studio school with demonstrations on
printmaking, ceramic, photography, drawing
and computer lab. Lunch will follow. $15.
Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-525-0243.
Film: AllWars End, to benefitWoundedWarriors of South Florida.
The film offers a glimpse into what it might
be like for members of the military returning
home who must find a way to live with posttraumatic stress disorder. Reception begins at7 p.m., film begins at 8 p.m. Cinema Paradiso,
Fort Lauderdale. Visit www.fliff.com.
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Coconut CreekSOS CHILDREN’S [email protected]
www.sosflorida.com
954-420-5030
SOS provides a secure home and services to
approximately 75 foster children. Volunteers
are needed as Study Buddies to help students
academically. This includes helping children
with their homework at least one hour in the
evening every week, starting in September;
critical subjects are math, science and reading.
Must be 21 or older.
HORSES AND THE HANDICAPPED
OF SOUTH FLORIDA [email protected]
www.hhsfl.org
954-974-2007
Horses and the Handicapped provides
therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities
for the disabled. Volunteers are needed as horse
handlers and side walkers to help with the
therapeutic riding program. Volunteers must be
14 or older to participate without a parent, must
complete an application and pay a $25 fee to
cover a team T-shirt and a background check.
Orientation is the third Friday of the month.
TOMORROW’S [email protected]
www.tomorrowsrainbow.org
954-657-8933
Tomorrow’s Rainbow provides guidance and
support to help grieving children and their
families deal with the loss of a loved one.
Volunteers are sought for a variety of roles,
including serving as facilitators for children
and helping to take care of the miniature horses
used in therapeutic play areas.
THE WOMEN’S CLUB
OF COCONUT [email protected]
www.CCWomensClub.webs.com
954-330-4231
The club has served the community for more than 40 years and provided more than $175,000
in scholarships for Coconut Creek students. Volunteers are sought to help with fundraising
events, including the annual fair, Festival of Lights and garage sale. Coconut Creek women are
welcome to join monthly meetings that take place at 7:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each
month at the Rowe Community Center.
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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
OF SOUTH [email protected]
www.jasouthflorida.org
954-979-7100
Junior Achievement teaches more than
50,000 students a year about the importance
of business, personal finance and
entrepreneurship. Volunteers are sought to help
students in classes and in Junior Achievement
World. At JA World, volunteers are needed to
assist students in a specific storefront during
their on-site simulation. The time commitment
is about five hours. The in-class program’s
commitment is one hour a week for six weeks
in grades K-12.
Cooper CityPRESTIGE [email protected]
www.prestigeclub.org
954-617-6210
The Prestige Club raises money to help
children and young adults who have suffered
or are in need of assistance. Volunteers are
sought to help with upcoming events, including
a Halloween party, a November picnic and a
Christmas dinner.
Coral SpringsGIVE HER A [email protected]
www.giveheravoice.org
305-803-0972
Give Her A Voice works to heal the impact
of trauma and abuse and transform it into
empowered storytelling through the arts.
Volunteers are sought for a variety of roles,
such as helping at events, planning and
promoting fundraising activities, researching
grants, creating fliers and more.
GFWC CORAL SPRINGS WOMAN’[email protected]
954-753-0244
The club is dedicated to furthering educational,
civic and charitable activities, as well as
promoting personal growth among its
members. Volunteers are sought for different
areas, such as arts, education, home life,
international outreach, public issues, domestic
violence and conservation.
SAWGRASS NATURE CENTER &WILDLIFE [email protected]
www.sawgrassnaturecenter.org
954-752-9453
The center cares for injured or orphaned
wildlife and works to educate the public about
the environment and the species that inhabit
it. Volunteers 18 and older can work with the
animals in the wildlife hospital, those ages 16
to 18 can help in the nature center building as
a docent (interview required), and those ages
15 to 16 can help with the Green Team doing
gardening work on site.
Dania BeachINTERNATIONAL GAME
FISH [email protected]
www.igfa.org
954-927-2628
The IGFA is committed to the
conservation of game fish and the
promotion of responsible, ethical
angling practices. Volunteers are
sought for the following roles:
catch gallery operator (operating
the fishing simulators and helping
Hall of Fame guests), world
records assistant (helping with
the certification of scales, test
lines and more), educational
program assistant (helping
with day camps, fishing clinics
and more) and administrative
assistant.
DavieFLAMINGO [email protected]
www.flamingogardens.org
954-473-2955
Flamingo Gardens depicts and preserves the
area’s natural and cultural heritage with its
botanical gardens and Everglades wildlife
sanctuary. Volunteers are sought to serve
as museum, garden and aviary docents, and
help with horticulture, children’s educational
events and maintenance, such as woodworking,
plumbing and electrical work.
DARRELL GWYNN [email protected]
www.darrellgwynnfoundation.org
954-792-7223, ext. 101
The foundation’s mission is to provide
support for people with paralysis and prevent
spinal cord injuries. Volunteer spokespeople
are sought for the education and prevention
program. Speakers should be interested in
sharing their stories and will speak at area high
schools to educate students and help facilitate
relationships with schools and school districts.
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Get started [email protected] or call 954-201-8381@@iVolunteer
Library Volunteers
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Wecan’t do itwithout you,VolunteerToday!The Miramar Cultural Center is looking forvolunteers to serve as ushers and patrongreeters, sign up today!
If you love the theater and want to bea part of our upcoming season, join now.
New Volunteer Orientations will take placeon September 4th and 5th at 6 p.m.If you would like to take part please fillout a volunteer application online atwww.miramarculturalcenter.org
2400 Civic Center Place | Miramar, FL 33025 | MiramarCulturalCenter.org | 954.602.4500
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YOUNG AT ART [email protected]
YoungAtArtMuseum.org
954-424-0085
Young At Art aims to provide inspiring,
interactive experiences and transform the
way children and families use art to share
experiences. Teen and adult volunteers are
sought to help in exhibition areas, assist with
birthday parties, special events and camps,
lead tour groups, and help with marketing,
fundraising and office/administrative duties.
THE FRIENDS OF [email protected]
YoungAtArtMuseum.org
954-424-5018
Friends of YAA is an auxiliary group whose
mission is to assist in community advocacy/
awareness and serve as a fundraising arm for
Young At Art Museum. Volunteer opportunities
include planning and facilitating the Young At
Art Annual Gala in May and serving on the
sponsorships, entertainment, program, auction
and volunteers committees.
Deerfield BeachNORTHEAST FOCAL POINT SENIOR
www.deerfield-beach.com
954-480-4449
The center provides a variety of programs and
has an Alzheimer’s day care center, thrift shop
and preschool. Volunteers are sought to answer
phones, help with recreational programs and
assist customers and sort donated items at the
thrift shop. Entertainers also are needed.
FELINE FRIENDS [email protected]
www.felinefriendsfl.com
954-596-0848
Feline Friends is a volunteer-run, nonprofit
adoption center for rescued cats. Volunteers are
sought to help with cleaning, socializing and
improving the cats’ chances of being adopted
by networking and spreading the word about
the group’s work.
WOMEN IN DISTRESS
OF BROWARD [email protected]
www.womenindistress.org
954-760-9800
Women In Distress is a full-service domestic
violence center whose mission is to stop abuse
through intervention, education and advocacy.
Volunteers are sought to help weekly at
its family center in Deerfield Beach (with
administrative tasks, answering hotline calls,
outreach services, etc.) or at its thrift store in
Margate. It also needs volunteers on a periodic
basis to help with special events and during the
holidays.
Fort LauderdaleKIDS IN [email protected]
www.kidinc.org
954-390-7620
Kids In Distress is a nationally accredited
agency that works to prevent child abuse,
preserve the family, and care and treat abused
and neglected children. Volunteer opportunities
include the KID Ambassador Program, Group
Volunteer Program, Teens for KID and for
fundraising events, such as Duck Fest.
NATIONAL WEEK OF THE OCEAN [email protected]
www.national-week-of-the-ocean.org
954-462-5573
The group works to create awareness of
the ocean’s fragile environment and our
interdependence with it. Volunteers are sought
for online research, development of a youth-
oriented web page and assistance with events.
IMPACT [email protected]
www.impactbroward.org
954-484-7117
Impact Broward works to engage individuals
through service to meet critical needs of
children, adults and nonprofits in Broward
County. Volunteers are needed to tutor and
mentor children, provide peer support to
veterans and their families, make weekly phone
calls to elderly and disabled adults, provide
consulting services to nonprofits, provide
computer training and more.
GILDA’S CLUB SOUTH [email protected]
www.gildasclubsouthflorida.org
954-763-6776
Gilda’s Club is a free cancer support
community that provides networking groups,
lectures, workshops and more. Volunteers
are needed to assist with events and outreach
efforts, provide clerical/office support and
help at Noogieland, the children’s program.
Volunteers also can help with the Friends
of Gilda’s and Emerging Leaders auxiliary
groups.
JESSICA JUNE
CHILDREN’S CANCER [email protected]
www.JJCCF.org
954-712-6322
The foundation provides emergency financial
assistance for children fighting cancer
and advocates for and raises awareness of
childhood cancer. Volunteers are sought to
visit families and deliver emergency financial
assistance. This requires having a camera, an
available vehicle and a flexible schedule to
meet with children fighting cancer and family
members at one of the foundation’s partner
hospitals.
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TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN
OF BROWARD [email protected]
www.takestockbrowardfl.org
754-321-2577
Take Stock is a nonprofit organization that
pairs low-income students who are eager to
achieve with caring professionals, who serve
as their mentors. Once these students graduate,
they receive a scholarship to attend college.
Volunteer mentors are sought to work with
a middle or high school student who has
common interests and is in their preferred area.
They meet with the student at school once a
week for at least 30 minutes.
STARLIGHT CHILDREN’S [email protected]
www.starlight.org/florida
954-318-2178
The foundation helps seriously ill children and
their families cope with pain, fear and isolation
through entertainment, education and family
activities. Volunteers are sought to help with
fundraising, administrative work, business
development, marketing and more.
HISTORIC STRANAHAN
HOUSE [email protected]
www.stranahanhouse.org
954-524-4736
The museum tells the story of the birth of the
community through the lives of two people
– Frank Stranahan, the city’s founding father
and his wife, Ivy Cromartie Stranahan – and
the homestead they created. Volunteers are
sought to help as docents with guided house
tours, gift shop salespeople, with school tours,
office help, special events and more.
DELIVER THE [email protected]
deliverthedream.org
954-564-3512
Deliver the Dream provides a retreat program
for families experiencing a serious illness or
crisis. Volunteers are needed to help with a
three-day, two-night retreat; offerings range
from outdoor recreational activities to indoor
therapeutic workshops.
WINTERFEST [email protected]
www.winterfestparade.com
954-767-0686
The group presents the annual Seminole Hard
Rock Winterfest Boat Parade. Volunteers are
needed to help in the office, set up and break
down for various events, help with the black-
tie ball auction, and with the main event’s
grandstand viewing area and booths.
ENCORE CONNECT
AT IMPACT [email protected]
www.impactbroward.org
954-484-7117
Encore Connect works to connect baby
boomers with volunteer opportunities of all
types in Broward County.
TUESDAYS ANGELS, [email protected]
www.tuesdaysangels.org
954-566-7686
Tuesday’s Angels provides emergency
assistance to financially needy people with
HIV/AIDS in Broward County. Volunteers
are sought to help with marketing, grant
writing and researching, website maintenance,
screening applications, coordinating raffle
prizes and more.
BROWARD PARTNERSHIP
FOR THE [email protected]
www.bphi.org
954-779-3990
The group is committed to reducing
homelessness by promoting independence
and self-worth through advocacy, housing and
comprehensive services. Volunteers are needed
to help sponsor, prepare and serve meals,
conduct donation drives, and plan, organize
and host fundraisers.
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HUMANE SOCIETY
OF BROWARD [email protected]
www.humanebroward.com
954-266-6814
The Humane Society provides shelter, aid and
responsible pet adoptions and educates the
community about respect and kindness to all
animals. Adoption Ambassadors are needed
to provide temporary homes for select dogs.
Petting Attention and Love (PAL) volunteers,
who should have an extensive background with
different types of dogs, are needed to spend
time with and give individual attention to
shelter dogs. Cattery volunteers are sought to
help keep the cats’ cages clean and make sure
they have toys and treats.
CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF
FLORIDA, INTERCOASTAL [email protected]
www.chsfl.org/intercoastal
954-453-6411
The Children’s Home Society works to break
the cycle of abuse, find loving families for
youngsters who can’t return home, and help
prepare teens in foster care to live on their own.
Volunteers are needed for the East Broward
Auxiliary, which hosts holiday parties and
fundraising events to support the organization,
as well as monthly dinners and birthday parties
for children residing in the group home. Roles
include development intern, special events
volunteers, administrative volunteers and
donating professional services (such as barbers,
tutors, maintenance work and artists).
INSIGHT FOR THE BLIND [email protected]
www.insightfortheblind.org
954-522-5057
The group helps improve the quality of life for
blind and visually impaired children and adults
through its production of audio books and
magazines for the Library of Congress’ Talking
Books Program. The group seeks volunteers
able to give two consecutive hours each week
to help read, edit and review Talking Books
and Magazines.
BROWARD COUNTY [email protected]
www.broward.org/library
The Broward County Libraries Division is
the ninth-largest library system in the nation.
Sought are: literacy volunteers to help adults
learn to read and write; teen volunteers to
assist in the Youth Services Section; senior
volunteers to read to children; bilingual
(English/Spanish) volunteers for literacy and
language courses; technology volunteers to
teach adult computer classes; and general
library assistance, such as shelving books and
assisting staff.
HOPE SOUTH [email protected]
www.hopesouthflorida.org
954-566-2311
HOPE South Florida works to transform the
lives of homeless and hurting families in
Broward County by providing housing solutions
and support services. Volunteers are sought
to serve meals and help with construction and
skilled labor, administration, toiletry drives and
various event and project committees.
BROWARD CENTER FOR THE
PERFORMING [email protected]
www.browardcenter.org
954-468-2684
The Broward Center presents more than 700
performances each year and offers one of
the largest arts-in-education programs in the
nation. The center seeks volunteers to welcome
and seat patrons during performances.
Volunteer ushers commit for the entire season
to one of 10 weekly time periods and receive
free parking and the opportunity to see
performances. High school students can earn
community service hours.
HOSPICE BY THE SEA [email protected]
www.hbts.org
561-416-5040
Hospice by the Sea provides hospice services,
palliative care services, home health care,
bereavement counseling, complementary
therapies and caregiver support in Palm Beach
and Broward counties. Volunteer opportunities
include patient and family assistance,
companionship, respite, pet visitation,
administrative tasks, hospitality and follow-up
calls. Special projects and events include Camp
Good Grief (a bereavement camp for children),
Helping Hearts (provides support to children,
teenagers and young adults), a veterans’
recognition program, thrift store, speakers’
bureau and complementary therapies (such as
massage and healing touch).
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY OF
BROWARD [email protected]
www.cancer.org
954-564-0880
The American Cancer Society is dedicated
to eliminating cancer as a major health
problem through prevention, saving lives
and diminishing suffering through research,
education, advocacy and patient services.
Volunteers are sought to help as a front desk
receptionist, help with mailings and send
out invitations. The group is also seeking
volunteers to drive cancer patients to and from
treatment in their community. Volunteers need
a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and
a safe, reliable vehicle.
BROWARD COUNTY RELAY FOR [email protected]
www.RelayForLife.org
954-564-0880
Relay for Life is a community event to celebrate
cancer survivorship, remember friends and family
lost to the disease and raise funds to fight it.
Relay for Life is being staged in 26 communities
throughout Broward County, and committee
members are sought to help with the planning of
events, fundraisers and forming teams.
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TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN
OF BROWARD [email protected]
www.takestockbrowardfl.org
754-321-2577
Take Stock is a nonprofit organization that
pairs low-income students who are eager to
achieve with caring professionals, who serve
as their mentors. Once these students graduate,
they receive a scholarship to attend college.
Volunteer mentors are sought to work with
a middle or high school student who has
common interests and is in their preferred area.
They meet with the student at school once a
week for at least 30 minutes.
STARLIGHT CHILDREN’S [email protected]
www.starlight.org/florida
954-318-2178
The foundation helps seriously ill children and
their families cope with pain, fear and isolation
through entertainment, education and family
activities. Volunteers are sought to help with
fundraising, administrative work, business
development, marketing and more.
HISTORIC STRANAHAN
HOUSE [email protected]
www.stranahanhouse.org
954-524-4736
The museum tells the story of the birth of the
community through the lives of two people
– Frank Stranahan, the city’s founding father
and his wife, Ivy Cromartie Stranahan – and
the homestead they created. Volunteers are
sought to help as docents with guided house
tours, gift shop salespeople, with school tours,
office help, special events and more.
DELIVER THE [email protected]
deliverthedream.org
954-564-3512
Deliver the Dream provides a retreat program
for families experiencing a serious illness or
crisis. Volunteers are needed to help with a
three-day, two-night retreat; offerings range
from outdoor recreational activities to indoor
therapeutic workshops.
WINTERFEST [email protected]
www.winterfestparade.com
954-767-0686
The group presents the annual Seminole Hard
Rock Winterfest Boat Parade. Volunteers are
needed to help in the office, set up and break
down for various events, help with the black-
tie ball auction, and with the main event’s
grandstand viewing area and booths.
ENCORE CONNECT
AT IMPACT [email protected]
www.impactbroward.org
954-484-7117
Encore Connect works to connect baby
boomers with volunteer opportunities of all
types in Broward County.
TUESDAYS ANGELS, [email protected]
www.tuesdaysangels.org
954-566-7686
Tuesday’s Angels provides emergency
assistance to financially needy people with
HIV/AIDS in Broward County. Volunteers
are sought to help with marketing, grant
writing and researching, website maintenance,
screening applications, coordinating raffle
prizes and more.
BROWARD PARTNERSHIP
FOR THE [email protected]
www.bphi.org
954-779-3990
The group is committed to reducing
homelessness by promoting independence
and self-worth through advocacy, housing and
comprehensive services. Volunteers are needed
to help sponsor, prepare and serve meals,
conduct donation drives, and plan, organize
and host fundraisers.
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HUMANE SOCIETY
OF BROWARD [email protected]
www.humanebroward.com
954-266-6814
The Humane Society provides shelter, aid and
responsible pet adoptions and educates the
community about respect and kindness to all
animals. Adoption Ambassadors are needed
to provide temporary homes for select dogs.
Petting Attention and Love (PAL) volunteers,
who should have an extensive background with
different types of dogs, are needed to spend
time with and give individual attention to
shelter dogs. Cattery volunteers are sought to
help keep the cats’ cages clean and make sure
they have toys and treats.
CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF
FLORIDA, INTERCOASTAL [email protected]
www.chsfl.org/intercoastal
954-453-6411
The Children’s Home Society works to break
the cycle of abuse, find loving families for
youngsters who can’t return home, and help
prepare teens in foster care to live on their own.
Volunteers are needed for the East Broward
Auxiliary, which hosts holiday parties and
fundraising events to support the organization,
as well as monthly dinners and birthday parties
for children residing in the group home. Roles
include development intern, special events
volunteers, administrative volunteers and
donating professional services (such as barbers,
tutors, maintenance work and artists).
INSIGHT FOR THE BLIND [email protected]
www.insightfortheblind.org
954-522-5057
The group helps improve the quality of life for
blind and visually impaired children and adults
through its production of audio books and
magazines for the Library of Congress’ Talking
Books Program. The group seeks volunteers
able to give two consecutive hours each week
to help read, edit and review Talking Books
and Magazines.
BROWARD COUNTY [email protected]
www.broward.org/library
The Broward County Libraries Division is
the ninth-largest library system in the nation.
Sought are: literacy volunteers to help adults
learn to read and write; teen volunteers to
assist in the Youth Services Section; senior
volunteers to read to children; bilingual
(English/Spanish) volunteers for literacy and
language courses; technology volunteers to
teach adult computer classes; and general
library assistance, such as shelving books and
assisting staff.
HOPE SOUTH [email protected]
www.hopesouthflorida.org
954-566-2311
HOPE South Florida works to transform the
lives of homeless and hurting families in
Broward County by providing housing solutions
and support services. Volunteers are sought
to serve meals and help with construction and
skilled labor, administration, toiletry drives and
various event and project committees.
BROWARD CENTER FOR THE
PERFORMING [email protected]
www.browardcenter.org
954-468-2684
The Broward Center presents more than 700
performances each year and offers one of
the largest arts-in-education programs in the
nation. The center seeks volunteers to welcome
and seat patrons during performances.
Volunteer ushers commit for the entire season
to one of 10 weekly time periods and receive
free parking and the opportunity to see
performances. High school students can earn
community service hours.
HOSPICE BY THE SEA [email protected]
www.hbts.org
561-416-5040
Hospice by the Sea provides hospice services,
palliative care services, home health care,
bereavement counseling, complementary
therapies and caregiver support in Palm Beach
and Broward counties. Volunteer opportunities
include patient and family assistance,
companionship, respite, pet visitation,
administrative tasks, hospitality and follow-up
calls. Special projects and events include Camp
Good Grief (a bereavement camp for children),
Helping Hearts (provides support to children,
teenagers and young adults), a veterans’
recognition program, thrift store, speakers’
bureau and complementary therapies (such as
massage and healing touch).
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY OF
BROWARD [email protected]
www.cancer.org
954-564-0880
The American Cancer Society is dedicated
to eliminating cancer as a major health
problem through prevention, saving lives
and diminishing suffering through research,
education, advocacy and patient services.
Volunteers are sought to help as a front desk
receptionist, help with mailings and send
out invitations. The group is also seeking
volunteers to drive cancer patients to and from
treatment in their community. Volunteers need
a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and
a safe, reliable vehicle.
BROWARD COUNTY RELAY FOR [email protected]
www.RelayForLife.org
954-564-0880
Relay for Life is a community event to celebrate
cancer survivorship, remember friends and family
lost to the disease and raise funds to fight it.
Relay for Life is being staged in 26 communities
throughout Broward County, and committee
members are sought to help with the planning of
events, fundraisers and forming teams.
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today, the residents of Broward and Palm Beach Countiesreceive compassionate care provided by Hospice by the Sea.
remain cherished members of our organzation. Today, they assistpatients and families and serve on the staff of Camp Good Grief, abereavement camp for children who have lost a loved one.
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VolunteerVolunteer O P P O R T U N I T I E SAMERICAN CANCER
go.acsdetermination.org
954-200-7528
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to
eliminating cancer as a major health problem.
Volunteers are sought to help at different events
to promote its new DetermiNation program,
as well as working in the office to assist its
manager in calling/emailing participants and
setting up events.
CHILDREN’S DIAGNOSTIC
& TREATMENT [email protected]
www.childrensdiagnostic.org
954-728-8080
The center provides prevention, treatment and
intervention services to children with special
health care needs and disabilities. Volunteers
assist with administrative duties, donation
drives and event support. They also can join the
CDTC Sunflower Circle of Friends or CDTC
Transformers to help raise awareness of and
support for the center.
FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL/CINEMA [email protected]
www.fliff.com
954-760-9898, ext. 103
The Fort Lauderdale International Film
Festival, through its theater, Cinema Paradiso,
and other venues, presents films from foreign
countries, independent and Florida filmmakers.
Volunteers are needed year-round and for the
main film festival in October and November.
Assignments vary from theater ushers to office
assistance. Films and events are presented in
Fort Lauderdale, Sunrise and Pompano Beach.
BONNET HOUSE MUSEUM & [email protected]
www.bonnethouse.org
954-703-2606
Bonnet House’s mission is to preserve,
interpret and share the unique and eclectic
historical legacy of the Bartlett and Birch
families. Volunteer guides are sought to lead
tours of the main house. Lead guides must first
serve as a backup and then attend a training
course to learn the tour script. The minimum is
one two-hour shift per week.
THE SALVATION ARMY
OF BROWARD [email protected]
www.SalvationArmyBroward.org
954-712-2435
The Salvation Army provides a range of
social services. Names are being accepted
for volunteers to staff its Angel Trees at local
malls Nov. 21 - Dec. 16 to aid the public
in “adopting” angels and collecting gifts.
Volunteers are also sought to assist with
potential emergency disasters. During an
emergency, volunteers are mobilized along
with canteens to provide food, water, ice and
other relief supplies. Contact the volunteer
coordinator for the next available training.
BROWARD ART [email protected]
www.BrowardArtGuild.org
954-537-3370
The Broward Art Guild (BAG) works to
educate, encourage and promote artistic growth.
It’s seeking volunteers to help with children’s
workshops. Volunteers must be guild members
in good standing and have experience with
children ages 4-18. Bag is seeking volunteers
to help with: exhibits (processing artwork
entries for exhibiting, art inspection, checking
paperwork and carefully moving artwork); the
gallery (representing the guild and answering
questions); events (organizing and executing
various components of art events); and the
tourism/design industry (to work as a liaison,
networking with local hotels, travel agencies,
airlines, cruise lines for collaboration).
FRIENDS OF THE
FORT LAUDERDALE [email protected]
www.libraryfriends-ftl.org
954-357-7415
The group helps local libraries by providing
financial support and advocacy. Volunteers
are sought to help with the ongoing book
fair (sorting and cataloging book and DVD
donations and restocking the bookstore),
participate in advocacy activities and assist
with the newsletter.
STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS
FORT LAUDERDALE [email protected]
www.tunneltotowersfortlauderdale5k.com
954-532-8790
The Tunnel to Towers 5K commemorates the
11th Anniversary of 9/11 and raises funds to
build smart homes for triple and quadruple
amputees from post-9/11 conflicts to help them
live independently. Volunteers are sought to
help with race packet pick-up on Sept. 6 and
7, and on race day, Sept. 8, with registration,
water stops and general help.
COVENANT HOUSE [email protected]
www.covenanthousefl.org
954-568-7946
Covenant House serves runaway, homeless and
at-risk youths younger than 21. It’s seeking
on-site volunteers, who must be 21 or older,
pass extensive background screening and make
a commitment of three hours a week for a
minimum of six months.
EXECUTIVE SERVICE CORPS
OF BROWARD [email protected]
impactbroward.org
954-484-7117, ext. 106
The group’s mission is to help improve the
effectiveness and efficiency of Broward
nonprofits by providing free consulting
services. The group is seeking retired
senior-level executives, business owners and
professionals willing to donate their time and
expertise.
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EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF [email protected]
www.EpilepsyFLA.org
954-779-1509
The foundation helps with the fight to find a
cure for epilepsy and overcome challenges
created by it. Volunteer opportunities are
available in advocacy work at the local and
state levels, mentoring, community education,
events, fundraising and office help.
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF
SOUTHERN [email protected]
www.sfla.wish.org
954-967-9474
Make-A-Wish grants wishes to children with
life-threatening medical conditions. Help
is sought for the following: special event
volunteers; airport greeters; office support;
story writers; and the Kids for Wish Kids
young leadership program for students of all
ages. Wish granters are also sought. They must
be 21 or older and will work with children and
their families to determine the child’s most
heartfelt wish; additional training is required.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
BROWARD [email protected]
www.SpecialOlympicsBroward.org
954-262-2150
Special Olympics provide sports training and
competition to individuals with disabilities.
Volunteers are needed for competitions, athlete
training, office assistance, committees and fund
development.
URBAN LEAGUE
OF BROWARD [email protected]
www.ulbroward.org
954-584-0777
The league’s mission is to assist African
Americans and other disenfranchised groups
in the achievement of social and economic
equality. The volunteer program provides
participants with opportunities to get involved
in the community while supporting the
league’s mission through advocacy/outreach,
administrative assistance, event planning,
fundraising and professional services.
LauderhillHANDSON [email protected]
www.HandsOnBroward.org
954-233-1300
HandsOn Broward connects individuals,
groups and businesses to service opportunities
in the community. Opportunities are available
for volunteers of all ages and skill sets to
impact a variety of causes, including education,
hunger and homelessness, emergency response,
the economy and the environment.
www.FLIPANY.org
954-636-2388
FLIPANY’s mission is to empower youth and
adults through nutrition and physical activity
programs while raising awareness and creating
policy changes for healthier communities.
Volunteers are sought to help staff deliver
health and wellness programs in Broward
County.
www.lifenet4families.org
954-792-2328
LifeNet4Families helps individuals and families
living in poverty by providing food, ancillary
services and referrals. Volunteers are sought to
help in the community kitchen, the food pantry/
warehouse, the sandwich-making program, and
with administrative support, maintenance and
food and other collection drives.
Miami GardensMIAMI DOLPHINS SPECIAL [email protected]
miamidolphins.com/specialteams
305-943-7900
Miami Dolphins Special Teams is a volunteer
organization created to enlist and mobilize
the ongoing services of the community with
Dolphins staff, players and alumni. Volunteers
are sought for the National Day of Service,
Sept. 11, to help pack and ship care packages
for U.S. troops; Nov. 3-4 for the Dolphins
Cycling Challenge (help needed with food,
beverages, entertainment, mechanical
assistance for riders and more); and Nov. 17 for
Family Volunteer Day, with projects planned in
the tri-county area.
Miramar
MIRAMAR CULTURAL CENTER
www.miramarculturalcenter.org
954-602-4520
The Miramar Cultural Center features an 800-
seat theater, the Ansin Family Art Gallery, a
dance studio and more. Volunteer ushers are
sought to welcome and seat patrons during
performances. They are needed to commit for
the entire season to one of 10 weekly time
periods. High school students earn community
service hours.
Oakland Park
CANINE ASSISTED THERAPY [email protected]
www.catdogs.org
954-990-5175
Canine Assisted Therapy provides pet
therapy teams to those who need comfort,
companionship or the unconditional love of a
dog. The group is seeking pet therapy teams
(dog and an owner/handler); dogs must be well
socialized and have the American Kennel Club
Canine Good Citizen certification. Teams visit
medical facilities and help in the Pack Reader
Program, Dogs Healing Hearts and more.
Volunteer opportunities also are available for
individuals who do not have a dog.
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www.shareapet.org
954-630-8763
Share-A-Pet works to improve the lives of
individuals confined to hospitals, nursing
homes and children’s centers by providing
pet-assisted therapy. Volunteer opportunities
include providing pet therapy at these facilities,
helping raise awareness about pet therapy
and its benefits, and helping with various
administrative tasks at the office.
REBUILDING TOGETHER BROWARD
COUNTY [email protected]
www.rebuildingtogetherbroward.org
954-772-9945
Rebuilding Together Broward provides home
repairs for low-income elderly and disabled
homeowners, as well as veterans. The group
is looking for handymen and women with an
understanding of the home repair/construction
industry, as well as those interested in painting
and landscaping or serving on its task forces,
including marketing and development.
GIRL SCOUTS
OF SOUTHEAST [email protected]
www.gssef.org
954-739-7660
The Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida serves
more than 15,000 girls ages 5-17 and
6,000 adult volunteers in Broward, Palm
Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and
Okeechobee counties. The group is seeking
troop leaders, adult learning facilitators and
program providers. Training for each position
is provided.
Pembroke PinesCHILDREN’S [email protected]
www.childrensharbor.org
954-252-3072
Children’s Harbor’s provides therapeutic
services to children in crisis, a safe and
nurturing environment for those in foster care,
and advocacy within the child welfare system.
Volunteers are sought for several capacities:
homework helpers, playtime volunteers and
general administrative work. Volunteers must
be 18 or older and undergo a background
screening at a cost of between $70 and $85.
PLANTATIONCentral Broward Animal Hospital’s Howl-o-ween
Adopt-a-thon
centralbrowardvet.com
954-792-6323
The Adopt-a-thon, set for Oct. 27, will
benefit local animal rescue groups and will
feature food trucks, raffles, vendors and
more. Volunteers are sought to help with
animal handling, parking help, flier and
sign distribution, vendor and rescue group
assistance and more.
CAN’T STOMACH CANCER: THE
FOUNDATION OF DEBBIE’S [email protected]
www.CantStomachCancer.org
954-475-1200
The foundation raises awareness about stomach
cancer, advances funding for research, and
provides education and support to patients,
families and caregivers. Volunteer opportunities
are available in the office, at events, and on
event committees.
BROWARD MEALS ON [email protected]
www.bmow.org
954-714-6924
The organization provides meals and other
services for seniors 60 and older. Volunteers
are sought to deliver meals to clients one
morning per week (must be able to lift a 3- to
5-pound box), join the Meals for Companion
Pets program (re-bagging donated pet food
and delivering it to seniors with pets), and
assisting with special events.
PLANTATION HISTORICAL [email protected]
www.plantation.org/museum
954-581-6463
The group works to educate and entertain
those of all ages with changing exhibits and
programs. The Plantation Historical Museum
provides free educational and entertaining
programs and exhibits for all ages. Volunteers
are sought to help as docents, tour guides, in
the gift shop, decorating and with fundraising.
SunriseARC [email protected]
www.arcbroward.com
954-746-9400
ARC Broward works to enrich the lives
of people with disabilities and other life
challenges. Volunteer opportunities working
with children, young adults and seniors include
mentoring, food services, administrative work,
electronics recycling and gardening.
Wilton ManorsPACE CENTER FOR GIRLS [email protected]
www.pacecenter.org/broward
954-561-6939
PACE Broward provides at-risk girls ages
12 to 17 an opportunity for a better future by
offering them year-round counseling, academics
and life-skills education. Volunteers 21 and
older are sought to help PACE teachers with
classroom activities, including grading papers,
making copies and providing tutoring in math,
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South Florida Firefighters CalendarUnveiling, 8:30 p.m., to benefit Here’s Help; ASafe Haven for Newborns; and Friends ForeverRescue. Sponsored by One Beat CPR, thecalendar models will greet fans and provideautographs. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &Casino, Hollywood. Call 954-585-5112.
Appearance and Book Signing,7 p.m., hosted by the Museum of Art
Fort Lauderdale. Miami Heat player DwyaneWade will sign his new book, A Father First:HowMy Life Became Bigger Than Basketball.Books will be signed byWade and distributedon a voucher system only. $28.61. 1 E. Las OlasBlvd., Fort Lauderdale. Visit www.moafl.org.
Family Fun Day, hosted by BonnetHouse Museum & Gardens. From 10
a.m. - 4 p.m. guests are invited to participatein tours, arts, crafts and other activities forthe entire family. Admission is half price foradults and free for age 12 and younger. 900N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale. Visit www.BonnetHouse.org.
Design Squad Nation, hosted by theMuseum of Discovery and Science.Participants are encouraged to get creativewhile engineering useful objects out ofeveryday items based on the PBS TV series“Design Squad Nation.”401 S.W. 2 St., FortLauderdale. Visit www.mods.org.
Anniversary Celebration,10:30 a.m., to benefit Forever Family/
Bella’s Group. Author and criminal investigatorJoe Matthews will speak and the Marsha andAlan Levy Champion of Child Abuse PreventionAward will be presented to the family of thelate Nancy Cotterman. Lauderdale Yacht Club.Visit www.ForeverFamily.org.
Southern Circuit Independent FilmFestival, through Sept. 9, hosted by
Miramar Cultural Center. The festival beginsSept. 6 at 6 p.m. with a ceremony, reception,meet and greet with filmmakers and ascreening of “Five Acts”with a discussion.Festival continues through the weekend. Visitwww.MiramarCulturalCenter.org.
Pints for Preservation, 6 p.m., tobenefit Broward Trust for Historic
Preservation.While enjoying drinks andappetizers, attendees will discuss local historicsites that are currently at risk throughoutBroward County. $35. Maguires Hill 16 IrishPub & Eatery, Fort Lauderdale. Email [email protected].
Wrap Up Appreciation Party,6 p.m., to benefit the Children’sDiagnostic & Treatment Center
(CDTC). CDTC Transformers will host a wrap-upparty to thank everyone who participated inits two-month long holiday toy drive. $10 plusa roll of wrapping paper or wrapping supplies.Stout Bar & Grill, Oakland Park. Visit www.ChildrensDiagnostic.org.
Signature Chefs Auction, 6:30 p.m.,to benefit March of Dimes BrowardDivision. Guests are invited to sample
food from Chef Paul Niedermann along with20 other chefs. The event will also includedrinks, live music and silent and live auctions.Harbor Beach Marriott Resort and Spa,Fort Lauderdale. Visit www.MarchofDimes.com/Florida.
19th Annual Celebrity Chefs FoodTasting & Auction, 7 p.m. to benefit the AnnStorck Center. In addition to food tasting,the benefit will include a silent auction thatfeatures vacation packages, jewelry, sportsitems and autographed memorabilia. SeminoleHard Rock Hotel & Casino. Call 954-584-8000.
Sweetheart Ball – A FatherDaughter Dance, 6 p.m., to benefitJunior Achievement of South Florida.
Guests are invited to enjoy dinner, dancing,sweets, photo booth and silent auction. JAWorld Huizenga Center at Broward College,1130 Coconut Creek Boulevard. Visit www.JASouthFlorida.org.
Third Annual Clothes Off Our Backs,5 p.m., to benefitWomen In Distress.
Oceans234 will provide a buffet and guests areinvited to enter to win raffle prizes. Donationsof new and gently-used clothes will beaccepted as well as cell phones and cell phonechargers. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., Deerfield Beach.Visit www.WomenInDistress.org.
Classic Film Festival, to benefitSun Sentinel Children’s Fund. TheClassic Gateway Theatre will present
15 classic movies. A portion of each ticket soldwill benefit the Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund,a fund of the McCormick Foundation. Filmsinclude: “Gone with TheWind”and “TheWizardof Oz.”1820 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.Visit www.TheGatewayTheatre.com.
Community Champions, 6 p.m., tobenefit Deliver The Dream. The luncheon willhonor outstanding leaders who are championsin their professions and who make a differencewithin the community. $125. Marriott HarborBeach Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale. Visitwww.DeliverTheDream.org.
Go Red ForWomen Celebration, 10:30 a.m.,to benefit the American Heart Association.This luncheon and“Love Your HeartWorkshops”aims to extinguish heart disease.Habor Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, FortLauderdale. Visit www.Heart.org/Broward.
Kya’s Smiles Golf Tournament, 8 a.m. tobenefit Kya’s Smiles. In addition to a day ofgolf the event will include a raffle, silentauction and prizes. Inverrary Country Club,Plantation. Visit www.KyasSmiles.com.
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invited to learn how to identify raptors bysilhouette. See and learn to identify raptorsup close at the gardens’Bird of Prey Center’scollection of hawks, eagles and other raptors.3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. Visit www.FlamingoGardens.org.
Studio Tour and Demonstrations,11 a.m., to benefit Friends of
Museum of Art. Event will include a tourof studio school with demonstrations onprintmaking, ceramic, photography, drawingand computer lab. Lunch will follow. $15.Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-525-0243.
Film: AllWars End, to benefitWoundedWarriors of South Florida.
The film offers a glimpse into what it mightbe like for members of the military returninghome who must find a way to live with posttraumatic stress disorder. Reception begins at7 p.m., film begins at 8 p.m. Cinema Paradiso,Fort Lauderdale. Visit www.fliff.com.
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To say Herb Brotspies is enthusiastic would be an understatement.Although technically retired, Brotspies is an adjunct professorat a local university yet still finds time to not only volunteer butalso actively participate in his community’s Adventurers’ Club. It’swith this club that he learned about Broward Partnership for theHomeless. The club took its members there for a tour, and soonafter, Brotspies began volunteering.
Brotspies volunteers in the computer lab, where his duties rangefrom simple tasks, such as giving residents a username andpassword, to more complex duties, such as helping them with theirresumes.
Quickly, he learned that residents have varied backgrounds.“Many of them come in with surprisingly limited skills that you andI take for granted. A guy came in and asked me what Google is.They are not always what you expect.
“In the last two months, I’ve seen lawyers and ones with Ph.Ds.You get a different view of what homelessness is.”
For Brotspies, volunteer work is more than just outward looking.“You say, ‘How can I help other people?’ You don’t realize that youbenefit yourself. You give something and get something back. It’s atwo-way street.”
When asked what his favorite adventure is thus far, Brotspiesanswers without hesitation and with, of course, enthusiasm: “Thisone!”
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Mattie Brown, 65, can’t wait to start herweekly 7 a.m. volunteer shift at the BrowardCounty VA Clinic in Sunrise where shegreets and assists incoming patients. Brown,whose husband is a Vietnam War veteran,entered retirement earlier this year. Inspiredby First Lady Michelle Obama’s “dedicationto help military families,” Brown enjoys herinteraction with the men and women whohave sacrificed for the country.
Speaking slowly and calmly, Brown sharesa recent moving experience she had: “Amom was rolling her son in a wheelchair,and he started crying and said, ‘My momshouldn’t have to do this because she’s80-something years old.’ I said, ‘Sir, I’m amother and a grandmother, and I know shewouldn’t want anyone else to take care ofyou.’ The mom smiled and said, ‘That isexactly right.’
“They are so proud … wearing their militaryhats. They are so appreciative ... to just seea smiling face. I want to help any way I can.My life isn’t perfect, I have suffered losses,but I can still give back and inspire.”
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Though he’s no stranger to volunteer work, Forest Williams was initially intimidated bythe commitment required for volunteers of Deliver the Dream. But after his first retreat, hewas “hooked.” The 46-year-old entrepreneur, who was recruited by an employee, has nowvolunteered for seven weekend retreats.
Deliver the Dream provides expenses-paid weekends for families affected by childrenwith serious illnesses or crisis. Before the retreat, volunteers meet at the camp location onThursday for orientation. Friday, the families arrive and volunteers kick the weekend off witha night of dinner and games, like karaoke, bingo and Wii. Volunteers are assigned to anindividual family for the weekend, which is where Forest implements his cardinal rule: “Youdon’t want the family to do anything but have fun.
“When the parents show up, there is a ton of hesitation. … As a parent of a special-needschild, you are so used to being protective and not getting much help … so as volunteers,
we want to say, ‘We got you. We got you this weekend. Don’t worry about it. Let go, havefun.’ There is a bond that happens almost immediately.”
The rest of the weekend is filled with activities that range from canoeing to theatricalperformances; the weekend’s goal is to alleviate stress and enhance coping skills.
Describing the experience as emotional, Williams says, “It’s amazing, I’ve never seenanything like it with all the volunteer work I’ve done. … I’ve stayed friends with a lot of myfamilies after the retreat. We Facebook, we email. The bond goes beyond the retreat.
“[Volunteering] enriches my life. It absolutely does. I get more satisfaction out of volunteerwork than anything else I do in my life. It’s hard to explain.
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