opportunties for service in tallahassee, all agencies, a z

Opportunties for Service in Tallahassee,All Agencies, A‐Z

2‐1‐1 Big Bend2‐1‐1 Big Bend is a non‐profit organization of 5 hotlines that provide free, short‐term counseling, crisis intervention, information, and community referrals.

Liovani Nazario

www.211bigbend.org

[email protected] 850‐617‐6309

Homelessness

621 GalleryThe 621 Gallery is a non‐profit contemporary art exhibition and gathering space offering diverse experiences in Tallahassee, providing access to quality art and interactive opportunities.

Denise Drury

www.621gallery.org

on site webmail 850‐224‐6163

Arts & Culture

Ability FirstTo empower persons with disabilities to live independently and participate actively in their community, to increase the public's awareness of disability issues, and to strengthen the community's capacity to fully meet the needs of its citizens with disabilities by actively involving staff, board and consumers in local and state systems advocacy on issues that impact the individuals across disability populations.

Dan Moore

www.ability1st.info/

850‐575‐9621 x 102

Disabled Services

Adult and Community Education ‐ Leon CountACE provides adult learners with GED testing, ESOL services, high school credit for graduation, adults with disabilities education, and senior learning.

Edna Walker

www.ace‐leon.org/

walkere@ace‐leon.org 850‐922‐5343 ext270

Adult Education

Advocacy Center for Persons with DisabilitiesThe Center's mission is to advance the dignity, equality, and self‐determination and expressed choices of individuals with disabilities. We promote, expand, protect and seek to assure the human and legal rights of disabled persons through the provision of information and advocacy. This is accomplished through 5 federally funded programs and information/referral services.

Paul Finch

www.advocacycenter.org

850‐488‐9071

Disabled Services

African Caribbean Dance Theatre, Inc.Through its year‐round program services that provide intrinsic health benefits because of the regular physical activity components, ACDT aims to influence its participants to adopt lasting healthy lifestyles.

Jevelle Robinson

www.fadf.org


Arts & Culture

Alfred B. Maclay State GardensProvide resource based recreation while preserving, interpreting, and restoring natural and cultural resources.

Ginger Nichols

ridastateparks.org/MACLAYGARDENS/


Parks & Recreation

Alzheimer's Project of TallahasseeMany volunteer opportunites exist to relieve caregivers of an alzheimer's patient so they can have a break. Volunteers provide companionship and supervision. Training required. Volunteer must be 18. Transportation helpful, good interpersonal skills with the elderly a plus. Fall, winter, and spring training sessions ‐ call for more information!

Recie Culpepper

www.alzheimersproject.org/


Senior Services

American Cancer SocietyServes Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, Madison ,Taylor, Wakulla. Information about cancer, American Cancer Society and communitiy resources. Support groups, couseling, financial, home‐bound, and housing assistance. Temporary prosthesis and rehabilitaion exercise. Various volunteer opportunities for drivers to drive cancer patients to appointments and to help out with light office work.

www.cancer.org

850‐297‐0588

Health Services

American Heart AssociationProvides public and private information education. Educational efforts are provided in the areas of research, worksite, schoolsite, and communitysite programs. Serves Leon County community site program. Assistants needed to help out with light office work, customer service and projects.

Kelly Maynard

www.heart.org


Health Services

American Lung Association ‐ Big Bend RegionThe Mission of the American Lung Association is to prevent lung disease and to promote lung health. Our vision is a world free of lung disease.

Amy Driskell

www.lungusa.org


Health Services

American Red Cross ‐ Capital Area ChapterTo assist our citizens and communities in planning and preparing for, responding to, recovering from and mitigateing disasters.

Katie Sherk

www.tallyredcross.org/


Disaster & Emergency Services

America's Second Harvest of the Big BendOur mission is to collect and distribute food to other 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the Big Bend area that provide food to people in need and to educate and inform the public about the problem of, as well as the solutions to, hunger.

www.fightinghunger.org


Hunger

Animal Aid SocietyTallahassee has the benefit of a successful spay and neuter center for cats and dogs. The center provides low‐cost pet health care services which include spaying, neutering, vaccinations, and general medical treatment. Considerable time is spent by the staff working with and educating pet owners on a variety of basic pet health care procedures, behavioral problems, and pet loss.

www.animalaid.us/


Animals

Apalachee Center for Human ServicesApalachee Center, Inc is a private, not‐for‐profit behaviorial healthcare organization offering a full range of mental health services. It is the mission of Apalachee Center, Inc. to empower persons within our community to improve the quality of life for themselves and their families through the efficient and effective delivery of quality behavioral healthcare services.

www.apalacheecenter.org/

administrator@apalacheecenter. 850‐523‐3333

Health Services

Apalachee Ridge Technology CenterApalachee Ridge Technology Learning Center is a city sponsored community center with focus on developing the community through its youth. Our major focuses are: 1) Effective After School Program 2) A Community Based Digital Media Learning Lab. Here, Students can safely receive academic help, explore new interests, and merge the arts with technology.

Terrance

www.techcenterapr.com

850‐877‐2709

Children and Youth

Area Agency on Aging for North FloridaThe Area Agency on Aging for North Florida is a private, non‐profit corporation. Our primary goals are to advocate on behalf of the elderly and provide support programs and services which help older individuals remain independent in their own home. Office assistants needed to provide clerical support to office staff.

Janice D. Wise

www.aaanf.org/


Senior Services

Big Bend CaresBig Bend Cares is a non‐profit service organization that provides support and services to people living with AIDS/HIV. Our mission is to provide practical, emotional, and financial assistance to people living with the HIV virus and their caregivers, as will as prevention and educational services for the general community.

Diana Slater

bigbendcares.org

[email protected] 850‐656‐2437 x 301

HIV & AIDS

Big Bend Habitat for Humanity ‐ TallahasseeHabitat's purpose is to eliminate inadequate and substandard housing by replacing substandard housing with simple, secent, safe affordable housing.

Juanita Ross

www.habitally.org/index.php


Homelessness

Big Bend Homeless CoalitionThe Big Bend Homeless Coalition facilitates the delivery of services to homeless families and individuals by providing education, advocacy and the coordination of community resources.

Stephanie Beckingham

www.bigbendhc.org


Homelessness

Big Bend HospiceBig Bend Hospice provides physical, emotional, psychological, social, practical and spiritual care for terminally ill patients and their families.

Ginny Burns

www.bigbendhospice.org

850‐878‐5310

Health Services

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Big BendBig Brothers Big Sisters is the preeminent national youth‐serving organization based on a one‐to‐one relationship between an adult volunteer and a child whose circumstances demonstrate the need for additional adult support. Volunteers serving as mentors and role models help youth to increase their self‐confidence, reach their highest potential, and to see themselves as having happy and successful futures.

Taneshia McDonald

www.bigbrothers‐bigsisters.org/


Children and Youth

Birdsong Nature Center Birdsong Nature Center's mission is to foster awareness, understanding, and appreciation of nature and its interrelationships. It's goals are: To educate and inspire leaders, teachers, and the public about the natural world through direct discovery and hands‐on learning; To promote a sense of personal responsibility for the environment; and, To manage Birdsong's acreage as a living museum and outdoor classroom by encouraging

w.birdsongnaturecenter.org/index.htm

birdsong@birdsongnaturecenter 800‐953‐2473

Animals

Bond Community Health Center, Inc.One of the major drivers of health care utilization and costs is diabetes, and any plan to change health care in America must include steps to change the way diabetes is viewed and treated. BCHC participates in the HRSA Diabetes collaborative to look at wats to delay or decrease the complication of this disease. Our goal is to fully support all aspects of diabetes cure, prevention, treatment and care.

J.R. Richards [email protected] 850‐576‐2824

Health Services

Boy Scouts of America, Suwanee River Area CThe mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to serve others by helping to instill value in young people and prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential. These values are based on the aims of scouting; to develop good character, build good citizenship and train our youth to be personally fit. Our purpose is to extend scouting to all families in our service area with boys ages 6‐14 and

Byron Jones

www.suwanneeriver.net/


Children and Youth

Boys and Girls Club of the Big BendThe mission of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Big Bend, Inc. is to help youth of all backgrounds, with special concern for those from disadvantaged circumstances, develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders.To achieve this mission, the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Big Bend will offer a variety of program activities

www.thepositiveplaceforkids.com/


Children and Youth

Boys' Choir of TallahasseeBoys' Choir is a year round program for males ages 8‐18 from limited social and economic environments. The program works to prevent members from dropping out of school, increase academic success, reduce disciplinary programs, and increase self‐esteem of all members. Further, the program allows for counseling of students as well as education and outreach for students and the surrounding community.

Earle Lee, Jr. [email protected] 850‐528‐2403

Children and Youth

Boys TownThe Boys Town Model contains the core principles and values of our approach to child care and is the foundation for all services provided through our Integrated Continuum of Care.

Kristen Strickland

www.boystown.org/north‐florida


Children and Youth

Bradfordville Volunteer Fire DepartmentTheBradfordville volunteer fire and rescue department is a group of dedicated citizens that have commited themselves to serving the residents of unicorporated northeast Leon County by responding to fire and medical emergencies. Our mission is to provide the most effective and efficient fire protection and emergency medical services to the citizens in our area. Call 921‐3015 for more information.

Karl Hook [email protected] 850‐552‐2035


Brehon Institute for Family ServicesEstablished in 1978, Brehon's mission is to improve the lives of children and their families by providing services that produce healthy babies and prevent child abuse and neglect.

Shirley O'Rear

www.brehoninstitute.org


Crisis & Counseling

Bridgeway HouseBridgeway is a ministry designed & devoted to decrease the rate of recidivism of ex‐offenders by providing them with a support system that will enable them to succeed on the outside.

Josephine Johnson 850‐425‐4670

Criminal Justice

Broadview Assisted LivingAssisted Living Community

Kelly Johnson

broadviewassistedlivingtallahassee.com

850‐386‐4300

Senior Services

Camp Boggy CreekThe Mission of Camp Boggy Creek is to enrich the lives of children who have chronic or life threatening illnesses by creating camping experiences that are memorable, exciting, fun, empowering, physically safe and medically sound.

Robin Brubaker

www.boggycreek.org


Disabled Services

Capital Area Community ActionCapital Area Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private non‐profit agency providing comprehensive services and advocacy to help low‐income families in; Leon, Gadsden, Gulf, Jefferson, Calhoun, Liberty, and Franklin overcome poverty and gain financial independence.

Dorothy Inman‐Johnson

http://www.cacaainc.org/

dorothy.inman‐johnson@cacaai (850)222‐2043

Crisis & Counseling

Capital City Youth ServicesCapital City Youth Services is a non‐profit agency that works with youth and families to prevent delinquincy, child abuse and family violence. We provide short term residential care for adolescents and counseling for youth and their families.

Melanie Carty

www.ccys.org


Children and Youth

Capital Regional Medical CenterVolunteers provide TLC and concern to patients and their families as well as services that otherwise would not be available. Services include: greeting and guiding patients and visitors, keeping in touch with the surgical progress of a patient, helping in the gift shop, and keeping families of critical care patients and their families informed.

Lisa Pastore 850‐656‐5116

Health Services

Catholic CharitiesCatholic Charities carries out the social mission of the Catholic Church in Northwest Florida by serving and advocating for vulnerable families and individuals of any race, religion, or national origin.

Debra Herman

www.catholiccharitiesnwfl.org/


Various

Center for Academic Retention and EnhancemC.A.R.E. provides preparation, orientation and academic support programming for students who are among the first in their family to attend college, and for those who otherwise may face unique challenges in college because of economic, cultural or educational circumstances.

Joanne Gambles

www.care.fsu.edu/greeting.html


Children and Youth

Center for Prevention and Early InterventionThe Center focuses on practices and policies which prevent poor birth outcomes, build strong families, promote maternal and child health and development, and prevent disabilities.

Ross Beck

www.cpeip.fsu.edu/


Children and Youth

Chaires‐Capitola Volunteer Fire DepartmentThe Chaires‐Capitola Volunteer Fire Department is located in the eastern central section of Leon County, Florida. As a not‐for‐profit and entirely volunteer department we provide fire suppresion and emergency medical services for a territory of approximately 76 square miles and over 7,600 homes.

Robert Robertson

www.chairescapitolavfd.com/

850‐942‐4033


Child Advocates II of TallahasseeEstablished in 1986, Child Advocates II, Inc. (CAII), a not‐for‐profit corporation, raises money to help children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected in Florida's Leon, Franklin, Gadsden, Wakulla, Jefferson and Liberty Counties. These children are involved in court proceedings and represented by a network of volunteers through the Guardian ad Litem Program (GAL) of the Big Bend — Second Circuit.

Leigh Merritt

www.guardianadlitem2.org


Children and Youth

Children's Communication CenterThe Children's Communication Center is a private practice speech pathology center working primarily with preschoolers who have problems with speech and language development.

Lori Grayson

www.childrenscommunication.com/

grayson@childrenscommunicati 850‐386‐8886

Children and Youth

Children's Home Society pf Florida‐North CenChildren's Home Society is a private, non‐profit agency serving children and families. CHS delivers a unique spectrum of social services designed to protect children at risk of abuse, neglect or abandonment; to strengthen and stabilize families; to help young people break the cycle of abuse and neglect; and to find safe, loving homes for children. Last year, CHS helped to improve the lives of more than 139,000 children and

Sondra Parks

www.chsfl.org/Default.aspx


Children and Youth

Citizens for Humane Animal Treatment/WakulWe are committed to improving the health, safety, and well‐being of domesticated animals in our community.

http://www.chatofwakulla.org/

chatvolunteers@embarqmail 850‐926‐0890

Animals

Clare BridgeClare Bridge is a community dedicated to the special needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of memory impairment. Everything about Clare Bridge is designed for one, singular purpose – an uncompromising commitment to those with dementia and their families.

www.brookdaleliving.com

850‐309‐7500

Senior Services

ComForT Pet ProgramWe take our certified pets to nursing homes and such to share with residents.

Stephanie Pekrins

www.tallycomfort.org/


Senior Services

Common Cause ‐ FloridaNon‐partisan grassroots citizen's lobbying organization. We are working this year on a campaign to pass consitutional amendments on election reform, women's rights, court system reform, and cabinet reform.

Ben Wilcox

www.commoncause.org


Government

Communities in SchoolsCommunities in Schools is a dropout prevention program working through Leon County Schools. The program takes volunteers from the community and places them in schools to help at‐risk children. We have opportunities for tutors, mentors, and anyone that would like to get involved.

Bruce Manciagli

www.cisfl.org/


Literacy

Consulate Health CareRehabilitation and nursing center. Volunteers assist with recreation activities, in the dining room and in the business office.

Ila Parmele

consulatehc.com


Senior Services

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of GreateConsumer Credit Counseling Service of Central Florida and the Florida Gulf Coast is a 501 ( c ) (3) nonprofit organization that helps individuals and families of all backgrounds and income levels avoid and conquer financial crisis. However, a majority of the clients we help are low‐to moderate‐income.

Judy MacKenzie [email protected] (407) 418‐0020

Financial

Crack Cocaine Self‐Help GroupTo provide substance abuse counseling through empowerment.

Lisa Neish 850‐222‐5151

Crisis & Counseling

Damayan, Inc.The mission of Damayan is to promote environmental stewardship, foster nutritional awareness, and help alleviate hunger. By planting gardens and educating others to tend to them in their homes, schools, and community centers, Damayan will enable pragmatic change towards a sustainable future.

Nancy George

www.damayan.org/

[email protected] 850383‐6556

Environment

Department of Elder AffairsThe Florida Department of Elder Affairs has been constitutionally designated by Florida voters to "serve as the primary state agency" responsible for administering human services programs for the elderly. The Department’s purpose, as set out in section 430.03, Florida Statutes, is to serve elders in all possible ways to help them keep their self‐sufficiency and self‐determination.

Charles Place

elderaffairs.state.fl.us/english


Senior Services

Dick Howser Center for Childhood Services, InThe Dick Howser Center for Childhood Services is a non‐profit organization dedicated to providing quality therapy, training, and educational instruction to any child who exhibits developmental delay. Some of the programs offered include: respite care, preschool program, day care program, and early intervention program.

Kimberly Streb

w.marketmedomains.com/dickhowser/

850‐671‐3569

Disabled Services

DISC Village Prevention Services UnitThe Prevention Unit provides school‐based and community‐based substance abuse programs. The Regional Prevention Center services provide advocacy, training, technical assistance and universal prevention services through the Keep Kids Drug Free initiative (KKDF). Proceeds from the sale of KKDF license tags allow for the employment a Regional Prevention Coordinator to provide these services.

Lisa Sherry

www.discvillage.com


Crisis & Counseling

Dyslexia Research InstituteDyslexia Research Institute is involved with "ADD" and dyslexic children and adults through educational and support programs. When addressed appropriately, these learning differences can become assets not deficits to the individual and society.

Robyn Rennick

www.dyslexia‐add.org

dri@dyslexia‐add.org 850‐893‐2216

Disabled Services

Early Learning Coalition of the Big BendThe Coalition strives to create a seamless system of services to better prepare children for entry into kindergarten by providing information resources to aid parents in finding quality child care, holding screenings and assessments to identify any developmental issues in children, and offering technical assistance and professional development opportunities to child care providers.

Briant Mertz

www.elcbigbend.org


Children and Youth

ECHO (Emergency Care Help Organization)ECHO works in partnership with local congregations, civic association, and businesses to provide food, clothing, job placement, counseling, and financial assistance to those in crisis or emergency situations.

Kim Ladner

www.echotally.org

[email protected] 850‐224‐3246x206

Homelessness

Elder Care Services ‐ Meals on WheelsWe are a non‐profit agency, providing services to people who are over sixty years of age. We help the elderly live independently and safely for as long as possible.

Cathy Palmer

www.ecsbigbend.org


Senior Services

Epilepsy Association Of The Big BendThe Epilepsy Association provides services to those with epilepsy, as well as distributing information to the general public concerning epilepsy.

John Woodward

www.epilepsyassoc.org


Disabled Services

Family Tree Community CenterCome get involved in our suprisingly large lesbian, gay, bi, trans, community! Make friends, help others and work towards ending homophobia in a supportive environment.

Kay Casey

http://familytreecenter.org


L/G/B/T

FAMU ‐ Learning Development and EvaluatioThe LDEC is a special center for college students with a wide array of learning disablities. The center provides services, programs, and technology to approximately 300 students.

Dr. Saylor

www.famu.edu/index.cfm?cedar

850‐599‐3180

Disabled Services

FASS Americorps VISTA IntiativeVISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is a full time, year long volunteer program administered by Action, the Federal Domestic Volunteer Agency. VISTA recruits citizens or permanent residents of the US, 18 years of age and older, from all backgrounds who commit themselves to increasing the capability of low income people to improve the conditions of their own lives. Paid positions.

Laryn Flikkema

www.freenet.tlh.fl.us/fsrdc


poverty

First Presbyterian PreschoolFirst Presbyterian Preschool is a small non‐profit preschool located downtown in the building of First Presbyterian Church. Volunteers will spend time in classroom activities with 2, 3, and 4 year old children, assisting regular classroom teachers.

Andra J.W. Copeland

www.oldfirstchurch.org/

850‐222‐4587

Children and Youth

Florida Alliance for Student ServiceThe Florida Alliance for Student Service (FASS) is a coalition of statewide programs that promote student service‐learning, volunteerism, and civic engagement.

Joe Follman

http://fass.fsu.edu/


Children and Youth

Florida Arts and Community Enrichment, Inc (Music and voice classes serves youth ages 7‐18. Tries to provide a positive alternative to negative behaviors through an interdisciplinary arts program. Volunteers needed to chapterone, give clerical help to office staff, and provide tutoring in the arts.

Jill B. Harper [email protected] 850‐524‐3223

Arts & Culture

Florida Baptist Children's HomesThe Florida Baptist Children's Homes provide social services and programs to individuals, families, and congregations within the state of Florida. Services are provided without discrimination.

Crystal Kellog

www.fbchomes.org/1/contact_us.html

850‐878‐1458

Children and Youth

Florida Black Archives, Research Center and MLocated in the historic 1907 Carnegie Library on the campus of Florida A & M University, the Black Archives Research Center and Museum provides important insight and information on the history of Africa and African Americans.

Myra Perry

www.cis.famu.edu/BlackArchives/


Arts & Culture

Florida Caverns State ParkFlorida Caverns State Park contains formations of stalactities, stalagmites, soda straws, columns, rimstones, flowstones, and draperies. There are caves with layers of calcite deposits. Volunteer opportunities exist for maintenence assistants.

Bill Maphis

ww.floridastateparks.org/floridacaverns/

850‐482‐9598

Parks & Recreation

Florida Department of Agriculture & ConsumeThe Department's twelve divisions work to provide and assure the ìsafety and wholesomeness of food, fiber, and other marketable ìproducts;a healthy environment; consumer protection; and a sound ìagricultural economy.

Rene Ash

doacs.state.fl.us


Environment

Florida Department of CorrectionsIf you have education/experience in literacy, GED preparations, parenting, domestic violence, substance abuse, health and life skills, arts and crafts, career counseling, vocational education, clerical skills, and computer literacy ‐ your time and talents are needed at the correctional institutions or probation and parole offices in the Big Bend area!

Alex Taylor

www.dc.state.fl.us


Criminal Justice

Florida Department of Elder AffairsThe Department of Elder Affairs encourages the utilization of volunteers to help plan, advocate, and administer programs on the behalf of Florida's elderly citizens.

Nicole Hargraves

www.state.fl.us/doea/doea.html


Senior Services

Florida Department of Juvenile JusticeTo prevent and reduce juvenile crimes within the State of Florida by providing services and programs.

Vicki Cunniff

www.djj.state.fl.us


Criminal Justice

Florida Department of Revenue ‐ Human ResoThe Administrative Services for the Florida Dept. of Revenue provides centralized revenue assessments and collection activities. The Human Resource Services process is responsible for all personnel activities and functions in the department. Clerical Assistant needed to do light typing, filing, and answering the phones.

Valerie Franklin

http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/

850‐921‐1053

Government

Florida Dept. of Agriculture ‐ Division of ForesTo promote the responsible use of Florida's forest resources.

Lorna Radcliff

www.fl‐dof.com


Environment

Florida Disabled Outdoors Association, Inc.The goal of the program is to improve the quality of lives for people with disabilities through active leisure.

Laurle LoRe‐Gussak [email protected] 850‐201‐2944

Disabled Services

Florida HIV/AIDS Hotline (211 Big Bend)The Florida HIV/AIDS Hotline is operated and maintained by Telephone Counseling & Referral Service (TCRS). TCRS is an organization of 5 hotlines that provide free, short‐term counseling, crisis intervention, information, and community referrals.

Liovani Nazario

www.flairs.org/tcrs/aidsline.htm


HIV & AIDS

Florida House of RepresentativesThe Legislative Intern Program provides college graduates and graduate students with training in thelegislative process and public policy making. Participants are assigned to House Councils, Committees,and, on a limited basis, leadership offices under the guidance of senior House staff. Assigned tasks mayinclude research, bill drafting and analysis, oversight investigations, and other tasks relating to policy areas.

Beverly Broussard

www.myfloridahouse.gov

beverly.broussard@myfloridaho 850‐487‐2290

Government

Florida ImpactSince 1979, Florida Impact has been dedicated to reducing hunger and poverty in Florida. Our mission is to inspire and enlist the people of Florida to secure justice for and with those whose economic rights have not been realized. We also work to increase access to food programs by conducting aggressive outreach strategies and public policy advocacy.

Debra Susie

www.flimpact.org/


Hunger

Florida National Guard ‐ About FaceSponsored by the Florida National Guard, the award‐winning About Face Program is designed to help children whose families receive public assistance acquire the skills necessary to compete in today's job market. Participants, ages 13‐17, engage in three hour sessions twice during the week.

Andrea Howard

www.floridaguard.army.mil

850‐668‐0487

Children and Youth

Florida Natural Areas InventoryThe mission of the Florida Natural Areas Inventory is to collect, interpret, and disseminate ecological information critical to the conservation of Florida's biological diversity. FNAI's database and expertise facilitate environmenatlly sound planning and natural resource management to protect the plants, animals, and communities that represent Florida's natural heritage.

Gary Knight

www.fnai.org


Environment

Florida Osteopathic Medical AssociationThe objectives of this association are to advance the science and art of osteopathic medicine and surgery, and to extend improved healthcare and benefits of scientific advancement in the treatment, prevention, and alleviation of human ailments to the public in the state of Florida.

Stephen R. Winn

www.foma.org/


Health Services

Florida Park Service ‐ Wakulla SpringsPark ranger assistants needed at Wakulla Springs State Park and Lodge. Glassbottom boat and river tour guides, dock masters, and visitor service opportunities abound. Join the Wakulla Team!

Mike Heller 850‐922‐3632

Environment

Florida PIRGFlorida Public Interest Research Group is a non‐profit non‐partisan research and advocacy organization directed and funded by Florida's college students. FPIRG is currently working on preventing consumer rip‐offs, hunger and homelessness, and beach clean‐up and protection.

Meredith

www.floridapirg.org


Government

Florida State Rural Development CouncilThe Florida State Rural Development Council is a pro‐active, private/public alliance that fosters the ongoing ability of rural communities to further their goals and addresses issues that affect rural Florida communities.

Catherine Hanks

tp://fsrdc.tripod.com/FSRDC/index.html


Government

Florida Trail Association, Apalachee ChapterThe Apalachee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association includes the counties of Leon, Liberty, Gadsden, Franklin, Wakulla and Jefferson. The Apalachee Chapter builds and maintains the Florida National Scenic Trail in the Apalachicola National Forest, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, and the Aucilla Wildlife Management Area plus hiking trails in Talquin State Forest, Torreya State Park and Phipps Park in Tallahassee. The Florida

Terry Tenold

ww.floridatrail.org/Chapters/apalachee/


Environment

Florida Wildlife FederationThe Florida Wildlife Federation, an affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation, is a private, statewide non‐profit citizens' conservation education organization composed of concerned Floridians who have a common interest in preserving, managing, and improving Florida's fish, wildlife, soil, water, and plant life. Opener.

Diane Hines

www.fwfonline.org/index.htm


Environment

Frenchtown Neighborhood Improvement AssCommunity organization which seeks to serve its residents by direct action and neighborhood advocacy. Its purpose is to equip citizens to understand the processes that affect their neighborhood.

Miaisha Mitchell [email protected] 850‐224‐8404

Government

Frenchtown Outreach Center, IncThe purpose of the Chemical Dependency Self‐Help Group is to provide and avenue to assist those persons suffering for the disease of addiction an effective out‐patient rout to sobriety and recovery from all mine‐altering drugs.

Cassie Hammock [email protected] 850‐222‐5151

Health Services

FSU Center for Intensive English StudiesThe Intensive English Language Institute teaches English to speakers of other languages. The purpose of the program is to promote international exchange and cultural understanding through the medium of friendship and conversation.

Dr. Patrick Kennell

www.cies.fsu.edu/


Literacy

FSU Childcare CenterThe FSU Educational Research Center for Child Development provides child care for children 2 to 5 years of age for FSU students.

Brenda Thompkins

www.childcare.fsu.edu/


Children and Youth

FSU Museum of Fine ArtsTo enrich the University and community by exhibiting works of art which expand the understanding of art today and of the past; to serve as a teaching instrument for art instruction; the volunteer program facilitates volunteer opportunities which promote education about the arts and a deeper appreciation of the arts.

Viki D. Thompson Wylder

www.mofa.fsu.edu/index.shtml


Arts & Culture

FSU Project K.I.C.K. Peer Mentoring ProgramProject K.I.C.K. is designed to primarily focus on drug awareness and prevention.

Roberta Rubin [email protected] 850‐385‐4226

Children and Youth

FSU TodayWe are a peer sex education group of students trained by Thagard Student Health Center at FSU. We provide interactive programs designed to educate students about such topics as STD's, contraception, and safer sex. Programs are conducted by peer educators at various sites on campus and sometimes in the community.

Melvena Wilson

www.tshc.fsu.edu/he/LIPS/fsutoday.htm


Health Services

Gadsden County Humane SocietyOur mission is to prevent cruelty and suffering to animals, and to create a humane world for all animals through education, advocacy and the promotion of respect and compassion.

Michele Vaught

www.gadsdenhumane.org


Animals

Geographic Information SystemsThe mission of the GIS board is to develop a common base map, promote sharing of resources, reduce redundancy of data collection and creation, provide a mechanism to maintain the base map and other data layers, encourage enterprise information management solutions, enhance decision making of public officials.

Ann Bidlingmaier

www.tlcgis.org/


Government

Ghazvini Learning CenterTo provide a learning environment that allows elementary, middle and high school students to experience behavioral success while providing an educational foundation that promotes integrity, self‐worth, and lifelong learning, while developing healthy, productive, responsible members of society.

Sue Rishelle

www.glc.leon.k12.fl.us/default.aspx


Children and Youth

Girl Scout Council of Apalachee Bend, Inc.Girl Scount Agency for Big Bend Area. Volunteers needed to be adult mentors and serve as leaders or assistant leaders to girl scout tropps. Troop consultants to serve on teams and trainers to train leaders.

Vicki Adams

http://gscfp.org/default.asp


Children and Youth

Good News Outreach‐ Mission Oak ApartmenOur goal is to help participants to become accustomed to independent living in a permanent setting, increase their skills in order to earn a living wage, and achieve the greatest self‐determination as possible. We offer career counseling, transportation to employment and medical appointments in coordination with social service providers.

Dave Enting

www.goodnewsoutreach.org

850‐509‐7627

Homelessness

Goose Creek Wildlife SanctuaryGoose Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc. was formed in 1988 by a small group of grassroots environmentalist and wildlife advocates. Our primary mission is to improve the quality of life for sick, displaced and injured native wildlife. We achieve this mission by maintaining a network of volunteers who provide care to the animals, assist in fundraising activities and administrative support, and provide educational programs to the

www.goosecreekwildlifesanctuary.org

info@goosecreekwildlifesanctuar 850 508‐7587

Animals

Grace Mission Grace Mission Church runs an after‐school academic program. 18 children come to Grace two days a week for individual academic tutoring from volunteer tutors.

Elizabeth Crowe

ttp://www.gracemission.net/Home.aspx


Children and Youth

Gretchen Everhart School Gretchen Everhart School was established in 1972. It is a fully inclusive pre‐K and K‐12 school for students with moderate, severe and profound exceptionalities.

Laurie Thompson

www.everhart.leon.k12.fl.us


Disabled Services

Guardian Ad Litem ProgramThe mission of the State of Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program (GAL) is to advocate for the best interests of children who are alleged to be abused, neglected or abandoned and who are involved in court proceedings.

Leigh Merrit

www.guardianadlitembigbend.org/


Legal Services

Gulf Specimen Marine LaboratoryGulf Specimen Marine Laboratory is a non‐profit, 501(c)3 organization founded in 1963 and incorporated in 1980 to support marine research and education both on site and at universities throughout the U.S. and Canada. In 1995, due to continued strong growth in interest and attendance, GSML began a program to more strongly emphasize educational programs for regional schools, aquarium display and public visitation.

Anne Rudloe

www.gulfspecimen.org/index.html


Animals

Gwen Andrews Academy, IncThe primary purpose and goal of the Gwen Andrews Academy, Inc. "Employment Training and Job Placement Program" is to reduce the barriers to participation in the labor market for our targeted adults and youth, particularly individuals with development disabilities.

Eureka Butler [email protected] 850‐383‐1772

Disabled Services

Habitat for Humanity ‐ FSUThe FSU Campus Chapter of Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1990, and has been actively working to help eliminate substandard housing in Tallahassee. FSU Habitat works in association with the Big Bend Habitat for Humanity and Habitat for Humanity International. We help by contributing manpower and financial resources to house builds and other projects. Our goals are to raise money for Habitat houses, educate FSU students and

Kate Russi

http://fsuhabitat.org/


Homelessness

Heritage Health Care CenterHeritage Health Care Center provides activities to its residents on a daily basis. These activities include field trips, outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and the like. Volunteers are needed to assist the staff with planning and implementing activities with the elderly.

Montorria Gilmore

www.heritagehealthoftallahassee.com

admin@heritagehealthoftallahas 850‐877‐2177 ex120

Health Services

Institute on WWII and the Human ExperienceThe Institute on WWII and the Human Experience is a program run out of FSU's History Department.

William Oldson

www.fsu.edu/~ww2/index.html


Government

James Madison InstituteInternships at The James Madison Institute allow college students to gain practical experience in the arena of Florida public policy. Students of all majors are encouraged to apply. JMI internships are unpaid; however, we do encourage prospective interns to contact their college or university to see if this internship may qualify for academic credit. Housing is not provided by the Institute.

Becky Liner

www.jamesmadison.org


Government

JumpstartJumpstart is a national non‐profit early education organization that combats the rising trend of preschoolers in low‐income communities entering school without the skills needed to succeed. The program operates 57 sites throughout the nation, each supervised by one of our highly skilled site managers.

Lori Seise

http://thecenter.fsu.edu/jumpstart.html


Children and Youth

Juvenile Services Civil Citation ProgramThe Civil Citation Program, derived from Florida Statute 985.301, was established in 1996 as a program that offers early intervention, counseling, education and other appropriate community resources to divert first time juvenile misdemeanor offenders from the Juvenile Justice system.

Tom Wylder

ww.discvillage.com/sjuvenileCIVIL.html


Criminal Justice

Keep Tallahassee‐Leon County BeautifulNon‐profit organization committed to keeping Tallahassee‐Leon County Beautiful. Volunteer based projects each srping and fall on a very large scale. Smaller projects throughout the year.

Diana Hanson

www.ktlcb.com/?M1=ContactUs

850‐681‐8589

Environment

Kids, Inc.Kids Incorporated's goal is to provide leadership that will ensure the accessibility and affordablity of quality child care for "Big Bend" families.

Regina McQueen

www.kidsincorporated.org


Children and Youth

Knott House MuseumThis state owned museum donated by the Knott Family in 1985. Preserved in the 1930's, the house is rich in both antiques and stories of life in Tallahassee during the depression. Volunteers are needed to give guided tours, to research artifacts for special exhibits, and general secretarial help. Training sessions are conducted to learn how to give tours.

Bonnie McCluskey

www.museumoffloridahistory.com


Arts & Culture

Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire Department

Eddie Fulton [email protected] 850‐562‐4441


Lake Talquin Volunteer Fire Department

Hank Kight [email protected] 850‐591‐4137


Lawrence Gregory Community Center at DadeThe Dade Street (Lawrence Gregory) Community Center is a component of the City of Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Division. We provide both athletic and educational programs to the Frenchtown/Springfield community. Our homework center provides kids in our community a facitlity to complete assignments with the help of tutors.

Gregory Grady 850‐891‐3910

Children and Youth

Le Moyne Art FoundationTo promote interest in the visual arts through a permanent collection of Florida artworks and through changing exhibits of regional, national, and international appeal. To encourage community appreciation and understanding of the visual arts, as well as active participation in artistic projects, through a wide range of exhibit related educational programs, and through the availability of competitive and need‐based

Jennie Witcher

www.lemoyne.org


Arts & Culture

Lee's PlaceLee's Place addresses a broad spectrum of loss, including divorce, abandonment (foster care children and adoptees), life transitions and death. Additionally, the staff at Lee's Place provides education to schools, community groups and professional organizations on a variety of loss issues and coping strategies.

Melinda Piller

www.leesplace.org


Crisis & Counseling

Legal Services of North FloridaLegal Services of North Florida delivers legal services to those undable to afford paying representation in civil legal matters. A wide variety of both lay and professional volunteers assist to help meet legal service needs of the poor in fourteen Panhandle Counties in Florida. Several volunteer opportunities exist to get experience in the legal environment. Please call for a listing.

John Fenno

www.lsnf.org/


Legal Services

Leon Advocacy and Resource Center Our Purpose is to end the segregation and de‐valuing of persons with developmental and other disabilities by promoting supports and services that provide access to all of community life.

Phillip Hall

www.leonarc.com


Disabled Services

Leon County 4‐HThe mission of 4‐H is to help youth acquire knowledge and develop life skills enabling them to become productive citizens. "Learn by ing Club Leader, Special Interest Activity Leader, and Resource Person. Let us know if you want to work with young people! Call 487‐3009.

Marcus Boston

http://leon.ifas.ufl.edu/


Children and Youth

Leon County Animal ControlImprove animal and human well‐being through education, prevention, and enforcement programs and humane animal care and control services for the citizens and animals of Leon County.

Richard Ziegler

www.leoncountyfl.gov/animal/


Animals

Leon County Board of County Commissioners

www.leoncountyfl.gov/bcc/

850‐606‐5302

Government

Leon County Emergency ManagementThe Leon County Division of Emergency Management was established by Leon County Ordinance 93‐16, with the responsibility of coordinating emergency management activities, services and programs within the county.

Kevin Peters

http://lcso.leonfl.org/em.htm

850‐488‐5921


Leon County Facilities Management

Tom Brantley

www.leoncountyfl.gov/facilities/


Government

Leon County Health Departmentto PROMOTE, PROTECT, AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF ALL THE PEOPLE IN FLORIDA

Homer Rice

ww.flleoncounty.com/lchd/locations.asp

850‐606‐8150

Health Services

Leon County Humane SocietyThe Leon County Humane Society has several purposes: to relieve animal suffering, to prevent animal cruelty, to eliminate overpopulation of animals, to promote humane education, to enhance the human/animal bond

www.lchs.info


Animals

Leon County Minority Business EnterpriseThe mission of the Minority, Women & Small Business Enterprise Program is to provide businesses with the means of participating in Leon County's procurement process for the purpose of achieving economic parity among all Leon County vendors.

Iranetta Burnett

www.leoncountyfl.gov/mbe/


Government

Leon County Sheriff's Office http://lcso.leonfl.org/volunteer.htm

850‐922‐3358

Criminal Justice

Leon County Teen Court ProgramThis is a system of court proceedings for first time juvenile offenders where teenage students preside as officers of the court to conduct the hearing and sentencing. high school students volunteer to act as lawyers, bailiffs, clerks and jurors. The only adult involved in the hearing is the judge. The defendent is sentences according to the judgement of the teen court jury.

Lindsay Hafford

eoncountyfl.gov/teencourt/contact.php

850‐577‐4466

Legal Services

Leon County Veteran ServicesThe Veteran Services Division counsels and assists veterans and their dependents with processing benefit claims entitled to them through the United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs and other agencies.

Dale Keen

countyfl.gov/ADMIN/veteran/VETS.asp


Government

Lighthouse Children's Home The Lighthouse Children's Home has been operating for thirty years and is a full time Christian residential facility for teenage girls.

Ken Rhoads

http://lighthousechildrenshome.com/

850‐814‐1947

Children and Youth

Lighthouse of the Big Bend‐ Vision LossTo provide services and technology to enable independent living for the blind citizens of Leon County and the Big Bend area.

Barbara Ross

www.lighthousebigbend.org


Disabled Services

Lincoln CenterWe are a community‐based facility that houses social services agencies that provide health, education, cultural and social enrichment services to individuals and families in the frenchtown community, and the community at large. Volunteers are needed to work in our Afterschool Development Program, and assist in maintaining the building and grounds/landscaping.

Janie Reddings

talgov.com/ecd/community/lincoln.cfm


Government

Lincoln Neighborhood Health ServicesServes Big Bend area. Provides access to health care for uninsured, low‐income families. Volunteers needed to assist with various duties in the clinic.

Gabriel Otuonye

www.nhsclinic.org


Health Services

Literacy Volunteers of Gadsden CountyLiteracy Volunteers of Gadsden County recruits and trains community members to serve as volunteer tutors. Volunteers must complete at 12‐hour training course. Upon completion of the training, the volunteer is matched with an adult learner to work one‐on‐one.

Ernestine Barkley 850‐875‐8680

Literacy

Literacy Volunteers of Leon CountyLiteracy Volunteers of Leon County is a non‐profit organization sponsored by the Leon County Library. This organization trains volunteers to tutor adult learners with low reading and writing skills and/or learners who wish to improve their conversational english skills. There are no charges to the individuals that are served. Tutors and clerical assistants are needed to help with the program.

Marian Valach

www.literacyvolunteersleon.org/LVLC/


Literacy

Lutheran Social Services of North FloridaProject Day Care: Emergency, next day assistance with child care. Kidstuff: purchases car seats for low income families. Inn Between: transitional housing for homeless families with children. Call for a listing of volunteer opportunities.

Leah Sandridge

www.lssnf.org

850‐575‐4309

Homelessness

March of Dimes ‐ Northwest Florida ChapterServes Big Bend area ‐ Purpose is to insure a healthy birth for every baby. Health education, maternal/infant care, teen family planning programs. Clerical support needed; collegiate board volunteers needed to serve on board and raise money; foundation assistant needed to do data entry and other office duties as assigned.

Mary Pettus

w.marchofdimes.com/florida/florida.asp

850‐422‐3152

Disabled Services

Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science (MOThe mission of the Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science is to stimulate interest in and understanding of visual arts, sciences, mathematics, and technology through experiences that educate and inspire.

Kaley Johnson

www.thebrogan.org


Arts & Culture

Metropolitan Christian AcademyThe primary goal of this academy is to positively impact, affect, and direct the lives of students by setting godly examples through lifestyle and reinforcing Godly principles and characteristics through example while teaching, tutoring and mentoring.

Mary C. Clayton 850‐539‐3718

Children and Youth

Miracle Hill Nursing and Convalescent HomeMiracle Hill provides a wide range of activities for its residents, including field trips, arts and crafts, and the like. Volunteers would assist the regular staff in conducting these activities, as well as aiding with some basic nursing or providing transportation to and from doctor's appointments.

Tommy Daymond

www.miraclehillhealthcare.com

activities@miraclehillhealthcare. 850‐224‐8486

Senior Services

Mothers Against Drunk Driving ‐ State of FloriStatewide program. Victim assistance to people who have been victims of alcohol related automobile crashes. Education of the public regarding alcohol‐related crashes; speakers available. Monitors court cases to see that the existing drunk driving laws are enforced. Court monitors needed to report activity on judge's decisions in DUI cases. Legislative tracker need to pull information on certain bills.

Andy Hindman

www.madd.org/fl


Crisis & Counseling

Mothers in CrisisMothers in Crisis, Inc. links families and communities together to create networks of support and encouragement for families to live drug free lives.

Alexia Jones

www.mothersincrisis.com/index.php

866‐430‐1050

Crisis & Counseling

Muscular Dystrophy AssociationMDA provides diagnosis and medical management for persons with neuro‐muscular disorder, orthopedic equipment, wheelchairs, physical and occupational therapy, plus information and referral regarding neuro‐muscular disorders, support groups and recreational opportunities.

Crystal Lee

www.mdausa.org


Disabled Services

Museum of Florida HistoryEach year over 135,000 people from around the world visit the Museum of Florida History and are greeted by its magnificent 12,000 year old Mastodon skeleton. As ambassadors for the State of Florida, volunteers play vital and diverse roles at the museum's main gallery and its associated historic and archalogical sites. Opportunities encompass a wide variety of interests and times. Please call for listing.

Bonnie McCluskey

www.museumoffloridahistory.com


Arts & Culture

National Alliance for the Mentally IllNAMI Florida is a support, educational and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with sever mental illness. The state office is located in Tallahassee and provides administrative support for the membership as well as liaison with state legislators, mental health agencies, and organizations. This office also acts as liaison between NAMI national and local affiliates throughout the state.

Judith Evans

nami.org


Disabled Services

National Park Service ‐ Southeast ArcheologicThe Southeast Archeological Center performs archeological compliance work throughout the Southeast United States. We also curate 68% of the museum objects for Southeastern park units. Our mission is to preserve and protect park resources for this and future generations.

David Morgan

www.nps.gov/seac/factsheet.htm


Environment

Oasis Center for Women and GirlsThe Oasis Center for Women & Girls is a nonprofit organization in Tallahassee whose mission is to "improve the lives of women and girls through celebration and support". We are focused on personal, professional, and economic concerns facing women, girls and their families. We are committed to addressing these issues individually through the provision of direct services and collectively through community dialogue and

Kelly Otte

www.theoasiscenter.net


Children and Youth

Office of Public Guardian, Inc.The primary purpose of the Office of Public Guardians, Inc. is to act as the legal guadrian for person with mental and/pr physical disabilities who have been adjudicated by a court as incapable of managing their own affairs and who have no family or other persons willing to act as legal guardian. The only objective of our service is to provide for the best interest and well‐being of our wards.

Karen P. Campbell, Esq. [email protected] 850‐487‐4609

Legal Services

Office of the Attorney GeneralBureau of Criminal Justice program provides comprehensive training on crime prevention initiatives, school based office programs, victim services and related criminal justice areas. Bureau administers the Florida Motor Vehicle theft prevention authority, convenience business security act and publishes the domestic violence cellular telephone program guide.

Miguel Masserrer

http://myfloridalegal.com/internship

miguel.masserrer@myfloridaleg 850‐414‐3403

Legal Services

One Church, One Child of Florida, Inc.OCOC operates statewide in Florida and is a private, non‐profit, faith‐based organization that provides adoption related services and works in partnership with the Florida Department of Children and Families and churches.

Paulette Glover

http://www.ococfl.org/index.html


Children and Youth

P.A.C.E. Center for GirlsPACE Center for Girls, Inc. is a non‐residential delinquency prevention provider targeting the unique needs of females 12 to 18 who are identified as dependent, truant, runaway, ungovernable, delinquent, or in need of academic skills. Its purpose is to intervene and prevent school withdrawal, juvenile delinquency, teen pregnancy, substance abuse and welfare dependency.

Jacquelyn Ledbetter

www.pacecenter.org/leon

850‐921‐9280

Children and Youth

Panhandle Area Educational Consortium (PAETo break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy, the Region I Migrant Education Program's goal is to link migrant families to services and programs that support the well being and education of their children.

Maria Pouncey

http://www.paec.org/index.aspx


Literacy

Pivotal Point EnterprisesPivotal Point Enterprises, Inc. provides activities designed to help students advance academically and exhibit good character which will help build the foundation for them to become productive members of society.

Zachery Richardson [email protected] (850) 385‐9225

Children and Youth

Planned ParenthoodTo provide low cost reproductive services, annual exams and STD testing to men and women. To provide education resources to the community and work to decrease unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease.

Sandy Lodge

www.plannedparenthood.org

850‐574‐7455

Crisis & Counseling

Pregnancy Help and Information Center (PHI The Pregnancy Help and Information Center is a community‐based, non‐profit organization, existing to provide aid and comfort to any woman facing pregnancy, childbirth, or parenting under stressful circumstances. All of our services are free, non‐judgmental, compassionate, and confidential.

Connie Moore

http://www.phicenter.org

conniemoore@electro‐net.com 850‐222‐7177

Crisis & Counseling

Progressive PediatricThe center was founded on the premise that children need one main location that encompasses progressive education, quality therapies and interventions, and mental health services. The ultimate goal of PPDC is to provide services that cover all aspects of development and support needed by children with disabilities and their families. Projected services will include an early intervention program, a preschool, an academic and

Danielle Thomas

www.progressivepediatric.org

Volunteering@progressivepediat 850‐325‐6301

Health Services

Project AnnieHunger remains a serious issue for residents in Tallahassee. Project Annie began in 1998 with a desire to address this issue by helping low‐income, disabled and elderly of Frenchtown Tallahassee. We provide staple food items, which were purchased and distributed by the agency founder, Ms. Annie Johnson.

Annie Johnson 850‐222‐6133

Hunger

Public Broadcast Center‐ WFSUWFSU provides two television broadcast stations (WFSU and WFSG), one cable station (4FSU), one statewide satellite television service (The Florida Channel), four FM broadcast stations (WFSU, WFSQ WFSW, and WFSL, with repeaters in Marianna, Apalachicola and Port St. Joe), and Internet webcasting services. In addition, WFSU provides community outreach ‐ such as Raising Readers and online projects like PBS Kids Go!

Betsy Crawford

www.wfsu.org


Communications

Pyramid, Inc.Pyramid is best known for its unique arts program, which offers a full range of visual and performing arts, catering to each student’s level of ability and interest.

Lana Smith

www.pyramidinc.org


Disabled Services

Rainbow Rehabilitation, Inc.This non‐profit organization rehabilitates houses to sell to lower income families. It is similar to Habitat for Humanity except it rehabilitates existing houses rather than building new ones. Skilled and unskilled labor is needed on Saturdays.

Buddy Holshouser

www.rainbowrehab.org


Homelessness

Refuge HouseRape crisis and battered women's program; offeres safe shelter for battered women (married and unmarried) and their children. Training required (40 hrs). Volunteer positions include courthouse advocates to help victims get injunctions, children's volunteers to conduct therapeutic activities for children of bettered women, outreach and support volunteers to assist with support group activitities, and clerical volunteers.

Ghia Kelly

www.refugehouse.com

[email protected] 850‐922‐6062 ex1016

Crisis & Counseling

Riley House MuseumThe Riley House Museum is a repository for historical information regarding African Americans throughout the State of Florida. Volunteers needed for office work, cataloging, fund‐raising, and conducting tours.

Althemese Barnes

www.rileymuseum.org


Arts & Culture

Ronald McDonald HouseRonald McDonald House Family Place serves as a home away from home for families who have children in a hospital in the Tallahassee area. Many volunteers are needed each week to see that the house operates smoothly and is a comfortable, warm and friendly place for families in crisis. many good droup opportunities exist. Volunteer opportunities vary. If you are friendly, practical and cheerful give us a call!

Tammy Hartsfield

www.rmhctallahassee.org

[email protected] 850‐222‐1706 ext. 33

Crisis & Counseling

Salvation ArmyThe Salvation Army is motivated by a love for God and a concern for the needs of all humanity. This motivation is expressed in the work of the Salvation Army. Canned food drive volunteers, disaster relief volunteers, and volunteers to help in the family thrift store are needed.

Dean Moretz

www.salvationarmy.com



San Luis Mission ParkMission San Luis has volunteer opportunities in guest services, historical re‐enactment, promotion through community outreach, gardening, maintnence, woodworking/sewing/metalworking, educational programming, camp counseling, demonstrators, cleaning of artifacts, marketing and administrative support

Julie Kurisko

www.missionsanluis.org/index.cfm


Arts & Culture

Shelter, TheOur mission at The Shelter is to provide lodging, meals, and showers to anyone who requests these services, providing they are williing to make a good faith effort to follow our policies and procedures. We will also provide support services and referrals in tandem with other agencies that may provide additional services. We will also advocate for the rights of the homeless.

Mel Eby

w.tallahasseeleonshelter.com/index.htm


Hunger/Homelessness

Shisa, Inc.The vision of Shisa, Inc. is to lead the nation in providing innovative solutions to societal problems. In this way, Shisa exemplifies the best of private/public partnership. Among our values are: safety and security, performance and excellence, mutual respect and positive regard, accountability and cost effectiveness, diversity, community involvement, and team work.

Barbara Greadington, PhD

www.shisa.org/index.htm


HIV & AIDS

Sickle Cell Foundation, IncOur agency provides services to low/moderate income persons within childbearing age, sickle cell adults, childrenliving with sickle cell disease and the general public.

Velma Penermon Stevens [email protected] 850‐222‐2355

Health Services

Smith‐Williams Service CenterVolunteers are needed to assist youth in our children's enrichment program. Tutoring kids in math and reading, also special activities. Volunteers may also assist in general clerical activities such as telephone usage and filing.

Deloris Myrick

w.talgov.com/ecd/community/smith.cfm

850‐891‐1860

Children and Youth

Southeastern Community Blood CenterSoutheastern Community Blood Center volunteers provide a life saving service to the community. Volunteers answer phones, greet blood donors, work in the blood donor center, drive courier vehicles, etc. Volunteers help the Southeastern Community Blood Center meet the challenge of providing a safe, sufficient blood supply to patients in North Florida and South Georgia. Volunteerrs are needed to do medical and non‐medical

Pamela Hamm

www.scbcinfo.org/

850‐702‐0407

Health Services

Special Olympics Leon CountyTo provide year‐round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic‐type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their

Melba Jacobs

http://www.sofl‐leon.org/

850‐597‐9267

Disabled Services

St. Mark's Wildlife RefugeEstablished in 1931 for the protection of wintering habitats for migrating birds. Today, St. Mark's Wildlife Refuge is a unit of National Fish and Wildlife Service. Its mission is to prtect wildlife and wildlife habitats and facilitate visitor use within its boudary.

Shawn Gillette 850‐925‐6121

Environment

State Board of AdministrationThe State Board of Administration diligently provides exceptional investment services to members of the Florida Retirement System. Volunteering with our agency can provide valuable experience and networking opportunities.

Peggy Prophet [email protected] 850‐413‐1264

Government

State Library of FloridaHouses general non‐fiction materials and collections mainly concerned with topics relative to Flroida and subjects of interest to Florida State Government. Volunteers are needed for database management positions and office work. All volunteer positions available from 8:00 a.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Flexible hours.

Jennifer Womble

http://dlis.dos.state.fl.us/library/


Government

State of Florida Public Defender's OfficeLegal representation for those who cannot afford to hire an attorney for criminal cases only. Volunteers learn office procedures and assist in courtroom. Volunteers attend misdemeanor and traffic arraignments and record new cases on computer.

Sharon Fernandez

www.leoncountyfl.gov/pd/index.php

850‐606‐1011

Criminal Justice

Student Disability Resource CenterFSU is noted for its accessibility and sensitivity to students with disabilities. By providing support services at no cost to students with disabilities, the Student Disability Resource Center offers an opportunity for students with disabilities to achieve their academic goals. As the primary advocate on campus, SDRC works with faculty and staff to provide accomodations for the unique needs of students both in and out of the classroom.

Tim Ebener

www.disabilitycenter.fsu.edu/


Disabled Services

Tall Timbers Research StationTall Timbers Research Station is a charitable, non‐profit, ecological research station that is internationally recognized for its long‐term studies of wildlife, forest management, fire ecology and conservation. We are dedicated to acquiring knowledge for ecological understanding and developing creative solutions to natural resource management issues. Call us at 893‐4153.

Rose Rodriguez

www.talltimbers.org


Environment

Tallahassee Area Convention and Visitors BurHelp represent Tallahassee! The Tallahassee Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is seeking individuals to assist at the Tallahassee Regional Airport visitor information booth. Responsibilities include greeting and assisting visitors, tracking visitor data, and maintaining brochures.

Lee Daniel

www.visittallahassee.com


Government

Tallahassee Community College Take Stock inTCC TSIC/CROP is a state, community and college funded program designed to intervene and supplement the education of low to low‐moderate income, educationally disadvantage students in grades six to twelve.

Sharon Jefferson [email protected] 850‐201‐8490

Children and Youth

Tallahassee Little TheaterTo further and promote a community understanding of the dramatic arts.

Naomi Rose‐Mock

www.tallahasseelittletheatre.org

naomi.rose‐mock@tallahasseelit 850‐224‐4597

Arts & Culture

Tallahassee Marine InstituteAlternative school for at‐risk youth.

Mr. Shannon Baker 850‐251‐3801

Criminal Justice

Tallahassee Memorial HospitalThe purpose of Tallahassee Memorial Hospital is the provision of state‐of‐the‐art healthcare technology coupled with modern delivery systems that are convenient and cost effective. We will distinguish ourselves from others by combining technology with people and systems to offer services of superior quality. We will succeed by joining with physicians to serve patients compassionately and competently.

Trish Hotaling

www.tmh.org

850‐431‐5331

Health Services

Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural SPrivate, non‐profit, educational organization with a mission to educate people about the region's natural and cultural history, from the beginning of the 19th Century until the present.

Jennifer Golden

www.tallahasseemuseum.org


Arts & Culture

Tallahassee Parks and Recreation (various locVarious ongoing and one‐time opportunities available.

John J. Govans, Jr.

www.talgov.com/parks/

850‐891‐3866

Parks & Recreation

Tallahassee Police Department http://www.talgov.com/tpd/index.cfm

Criminal Justice

Tallahassee Senior CenterLow cost congregate meals, educational, social, and recreational services. Health screening services for individuals 55 and over.

Grena Varn

www.talgov.com/seniors/volunteers.cfm

850‐891‐4005

Senior Services

Tallahassee Trust for Historic Preservation, InThe Tallahassee Trust for Historic Preservation serves as the local preservation agency for the City of Tallahassee and Leon County.

Michael Wing

www.taltrust.org/

850‐488‐7334

Arts & Culture

Tallahassee Urban League, Inc.Tallahassee Urban League provides three programs: Time Out, Tutoring, and At‐Risk Component. Each program is targeted to the Southside, Frenchtown, and Spring frield community. These programs help educate youth and parents on methods to stay safe and educate through programs that educate on the potential dangers of drug use, the consequences of criminal activities, encourage and motivate youth to

Rev. Ernest Ferrell [email protected] 850‐222‐6111

Children and Youth

Tallahassee‐Leon Community Animal Service The Tallahassee‐Leon Community Animal Service Center (TLCASC) ensures public safety and the welfare of animals by enforcing animal control regulations and by providing a secure, healthy environment for animals in its care.

Donna Joyner

http://www.talgov.com/animals/


Animals

TAPP‐ Think About Personal PolutionCampaign helps educate individuals on ways that small personal changes in home and yard practices can help keep local lakes, sinks and streams cleaner.

Nancy Miller

www.tappwater.org/


Environment

Thagard Peer EducatorsTSHC is home to five peer health education groups, FSU Today, KARMA, THE LOC, STRIKE, and SUNN dedicated to increasing awareness of college wellness issues.

Kimberly Smith

www.tshc.fsu.edu/students/


Health Services

The Arc of FloridaThe Arc of Florida is a nonprofit charity whose mission is to improve the quality of life for persons with developmental disabilities.

www.arcflorida.org/news.php

850‐921‐0460

Disabled Services

The Center for Independent Living of North FlThe range of services offered through Ability1st's Accessibility program provides critical resources for low‐income individuals with physical disabilities to remain in the community and live as independently as possible. These services include the construction of wheelchair ramps, loans of durable medical equipment, and provision of disposable medical supplies.

Dan Moore [email protected] 850‐575‐5740

Disabled Services

The Legal Aid Foundation of the Tallahassee BThe Legal Aid Foundation provides direct legal services to indigent citizens of Leon County. All legal services are provided voluntarily by members of the Tallahassee Bar Association (TBA), as well as non‐TBA attorneys, who wish to provide volunteer legal services. These attorneys are in both private practice and government service. A different attorney serves in the Legal Aid office each day and will see up to four clients.

Kathy Arrant [email protected] 850‐222‐4976

Legal Services

The Nature Conservancy ‐ Tallahassee OfficeThe mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.

Linda Russell

www.nature.org


Environment

United States Forest Service www.fs.fed.us/

850‐523‐8500

Environment

United Way of the Big BendEnthusiastic volunteers are needed to help meet social and economic challenges in the Big Bend region. Opportunities exist to help with fundraising activities, media events, special events, and general office duties.

Heather Mitchell

http://www.uwbb.org/


Various

Victim Advocate Program (FSU)The Victim Advocate Program at FSU uses volunteers in facilitating educational presentations to the FSU community on issues such as sexual assault, dating violence, and harassment as a victim advocate player; Staffing info booths at "Stop Rape Week", "Safe Week", and others; office assistance and special projects.

Melissa Ashton

ttp://victimadvocate.fsu.edu/index.html


Crisis & Counseling

Village Square

Liz Joyner [email protected]

Government

VolunteerLEONVolunteerLEON’s role in this community is centered on our ability to: promote volunteerism; connect people with the opportunity to serve; build the capacity of local volunteer programs; and participate in strategic initiatives that mobilize volunteers from all sectors.

Jeri Bush

www.volunteerleon.org


Government

Westminster Oaks ‐ Health CenterWe are a church‐related, not‐for‐profit corporation dedicated to providing services for elderly persons by administering excellent residential and health care facilities. We believe in respecting each elderly person's dignity, rights, self‐respect, and independence. Volunteers needed to provide juice for residents, pop popcorn and show movies to residents, and assist with activities to improve sensory stimuli.

Linda Digonzalez

www.westminsterretirement.com


Senior Services

Woman's Pregnancy Center, AWe offer free pregnancy testing, non‐judgemental decision‐making counseling, post‐abortion counseling, maternity/infant clothing loan out, and referrals to community agencies. Volunteers manage the loan‐out program and the front office and set up appointments for pregnancy testing and counseling.

www.awpc.cc/faq.shtml

850‐297‐1174

Health Services

Woodmont Retirement CommunityWoodmont is a retirement community. It is home for 95 senior citizens. Our activity department provides residents with activities to enrich their lives.

.augusthue.com/index.php/woodmont/

850‐562‐4123

Senior Services

Workshop For Adult Vocational Enrichment, IThe mission of the organization is to provide meaningful activities for developmentally disabled teens and adults in Leon and surrounding counties. WAVE is composed of 3 distinct programs; a social activities program funded in part by CHSP, and a performing chorus and life skills training program that are not funded by CHSP.

Bob Maryanski [email protected] 850‐412‐9279

Health Services

YMCA, Capital RegionYMCA Mission ‐ To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Volunteer opportunities include: coaching basketball, flag football and cheerleading for 3rd‐5th grade boys and girls.

Kisten Hahn

www.capitalregionymca.org


Children and Youth

Youth Mentoring/Leon County SchoolsAll mentors gain valuable experiences: interacting with children; learning and applying tutoring skills in reading, writing, math and science; and providing a much‐needed service in school sites as well as after‐school programs.

Joi Phillips

www.thecenter.fsu.edu


Children and Youth

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