Broward Meals on Wheels needs volunteers to make deliveries to its clients who reside in Davie and Dania, two areas most in need of help currently . Requirements: must own car, proof of drivers’ license and insurance; 2 hour time commitment, background check will be conducted, volunteers will attend Orientation before starting delivery service. To apply, please [...]
CBS4, Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Bank Atlantic and Baptist Medical Plazas have partnered with Feeding South Florida to collect non perishable human and pet food for our South Florida neighbors in need. Joining the effort are Miami Dade and Broward County Schools, and numerous community and faith-based organizations. The campaign, “Food 4 South Florida,” runs from [...]
The City of Miramar is proud to announce the newly inaugurated Community Garden located at Fairway Park, 3700 Largo Drive. Openings are available for interested individuals who are: · Miramar Residents · 16 years old and up · Pledge to volunteer for a minimum one hour per week for six months · Complete the forms [...]
The Florence A. DeGeorge and Rick and Rita Case Boys and Girls Club Units need supplies donated and volunteers to help with the Summer Clean-Up that is scheduled for Saturday, August 21, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at each location. Please help to beautify these facilities for the upcoming school year. Some projects [...]
During the Tuesday, June 1, Commission Meeting, City officials recognized Sadie Silber for dedicated service as a volunteer for the City since 1996. “We are so proud to have had her friendship and her service for all the years that we’ve had,” Vice Mayor Claudette Bruck said. “We’re going to miss you, and we wish [...]
A state of emergency has officially been declared in South Florida. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist declared Broward County, along with Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties in a state of emergency from the BP oil spill on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig. “I found that this event threatens the state of Florida,” said Crist in [...]
If you are a young man between the ages of 12 and 18 and haven’t joined yet, there are still slots available. Don’t wait because you don’t want to miss out on any of the planned activities and space is limited. The kickoff event is scheduled for Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 6 p.m. in [...]
The Foundation for Coloring Away Pain is rapidly responding to the needs of affected children in Haiti in the wake of a devastating earthquake that has left many homeless and without their families. With the help of Marie Rador of Cooper City, Fl, the Foundation has translated their books, “The Day the Earth Shook” and [...]
SHORT-TERM OPPORTUNITIES: Listings below are short-term assignments, projects, or events organized by Volunteer Hollywood. The listing(s) below require a few hours of commitment.
Broward County Parks and Recreation Division’s Special Populations Section is looking for interested participants for its Tandem Bike Skills Development Class for Adults Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired. The daytime program will be at a Broward County park, specific location to be announced. Specific dates and times will also be determined.
SHORT-TERM OPPORTUNITIES: Listings below are short-term assignments, projects, or events organized by Volunteer Hollywood. The listing(s) below require a few hours of commitment. Hollywood Beach Cleanups: Keep Broward Beautiful!
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 4321 is helping several worthwhile causes this holiday season. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 6th at the Weston Town Center Publix, firefighters will hold a car wash to benefit the
While many of us slept in, cooked or just relaxed on Thanksgiving Day, a small group of Broward volunteers gave up their Thanksgiving morning to help others. On Thanksgiving, staff and many volunteers with Broward Meals on Wheels assembled Thanksgiving dinners for 600 seniors in Broward County, many who are shut-ins who can’t leave home, [...]
The 2009 Holiday Parade will feature decorated floats and other entries with a musical theme, and will proceed along Sample Road from Coral Springs Drive to City Hall. Traditionally, the parade draws thousands of spectators and more than 75 floats, bands and walking groups. All groups, including local schools, civic organizations, and businesses are welcome [...]
SHORT-TERM OPPORTUNITIES: Listings below are short-term assignments, projects, or events organized by Volunteer Hollywood. The listing(s) below require a few hours of commitment. Cash for Trash: Highland Gardens Lend a hand to Highland Gardens Civic Association by beautifying its neighborhood through trash collection. With each trash bag collected, the neighborhood association earns $5 towards its [...]
