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Community Service OpportunitiesDescriptionContact Information (Website/email/phone)
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SGA-Halloween Decoration MakingSGA and FFEA will host a community service hours opportunity for students to make Halloween decorations for a local hospital. This will take place this Friday (10/18) in the cafeteria from 3-4 PM. P Students who attend will receive three hours of community serviceFor more information please contact Mr.Crimmins at james.crimmins@palmbeachschools.org
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The In-Crowd Drive- thru Food Distribution Event
The Violence Reduction Partnership Drive-Thru Free Food Distribution Event is seeking Volunteers to join in and help with this fast-paced event.Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age or be accompanied by an adult to participate.This event qualifies for Palm Beach County Schools community service hours .Volunteers are needed to help with the procedures of preparing grocery items for bagging, placing bagged groceries into the trunks of vehicles participating in the Drive-Thru, as well as helping to clean up the food distribution area. Event time is Tuesday, Nov.5th at 9:00amFor more info and to register please see link: Violence Reduction Partnership Drive-Thru Free Food Distribution
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Annual Thanksgiving Food DriveIt's time for our Annual Thanksgiving food drive! All food will be collected, organized and transported to local Loxahatchee church and be donated. This is another way to give back and earn community service hours! Please contact Mrs. Vento at mikel.vento@palmbeachschools.org
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School Supply Drive- Seminole Ridge Media CenterSchool Supplies needed. The supply drive taking place the entire school year allows our students to come to the media center and take supplies if needed. Any student who donates school supplies and then assists with organizing them,displaying the items,inventory of the items and distribution of the supplies to the students will receive community service hours from Mrs. Vento.Please contact Mrs. Vento at mikel.vento@palmbeachschools.org
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Palm Beach County Animal Care & ControlFoster an Adult Dog for 30 Days: Students will care for an adult dog in our PetPals program and earn 120 hours of community service.Please Contact Erin Waughtal at (561)233-1281 or at ACC-Foster@pbc.gov
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Reading Buddies Teen Volunteers needed. Children in ages K-5 are paired with teens volunteers and spend 60 minutes each time reading aloud and doing fun reading activities during the 6-8 week sessions. Teens get three volunteer hours ; must attend training and commit to all 1-hour weekly sessions. Please contact Palm Spring Public Library at www.vpsfl.org or at (561) 584-8350
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Community Arts Festival Looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make the 1st annual Lake Clarke Shores Arts Festival a success! They need volunteers to assist throughout the day, starting at 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM for take down. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a wonderful community event, and they invite you to come and enjoy the day while supporting this worthwhile cause. The event will take place on Saturday, NOV.2,2024Please contact Gin Blische for more information at gin@blische.net .
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Care Crew IncVolunteers needed for:Homework Club Monday - Thursday from 3:30pm - 5:00pm, Chess Club on Fridays from 2:45pm - 4:00pm, Enrichment Club geared toward preschoolers on Saturdays from 10:30am - 12pm,ESOL class on Tuesdays from 5:00pm - 6:00pm and Saturdays from 10:30am - 12pm.These programs are all run by energetic, passionate teens who benefit from the hands-on service experience. Be a Mentor!
For more information, please email carecrewinc@gmail.com to get started!
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Da Vinci Genius Immersive ExperienceA unique opportunity for your students to gain valuable experience and contribute to the community through our volunteer community service hour program and paid part-time positions at our upcoming "Da Vinci: Genius" Immersive Exhibit. These roles are ideal for students with an interest in media, communications, and public service, providing a unique opportunity to learn about South Florida PBS, develop new skills, and engage with our diverse audienceFor more information, visit: https://www.southfloridapbs.org/genius/
If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact Heather Storm at hstorm@southfloridapbs.org or me (mwestby@southfloridapbs.org)
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South Florida Fair The South Florida Fair relies heavily on volunteer support. They would like our students and/or teachers to join over 800 volunteers and become a part of their exciting team.To Apply, Please contact Stacy Wakefield at stacy@southfloridafair.com or (561)790-5213
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CanCodeCurrently looking for any prospective student volunteers to teach at centers or help with our website, social media, or curriculum teams. Any student who volunteers would be able to receive community service hours for their efforts. To Apply: Head to their website & click "become a teacher" .
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Community Service Student Ambassador RetreatPlease check out this amazing opportunity to earn community service hours! This free event gives every attendee 5 community service hours, dinner, expert speakers, team building activities, t-shirts, andinteractions with civic minded students from high schools across Palm Beach County.Mandel Public Library , 3rd Floor Auditorium. 411 Clematis Street, West palm Beach
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2024 Komen West Palm Beach MORE THAN PINK WalkWe are looking for individuals or groups or teams who are available to spend a few hours at our walk helping our community get closer to our vision of a world without breast cancer. Opportunities include assisting with set up, tear down, registration, water stations, Hope Village, and MORE!Please contact Amy charney To Volunteer. ACharney@komen.org
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Park Clean-UpPark Clean-up - Community service hours will be given and extra hours if you bring your own bagMike Vento (mikel.vento@palmbeachschools.org)- Key Club
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Great American CleanupThe clean up areas on weekends in different locations; beach, parks, public areas,etc.Joe Rossok-561-667-2166
rossokj@bellsouth.net
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Corbett Wildlife ConservationJ.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area is a protected area of 60,348 acres of land in Florida. It is located east of Lake Okeechobee, 25 miles northwest of West Palm Beach. It includes Big Mound City and is connected to DuPuis Management Area.Contact; Mary-561-236-2656
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Wellington HospitalVolunteering opportunity at the HospitalGeorgie Mayes or Pamela Rada- pamela.rada@uhsinc.com- https://www.wellingtonregional.com/events-and-programs/volunteer-services/volunteer-application-form
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2-1-1 Teen Ambassador ProgramAre you friendly, empathetic, non-judgemental? Do you have good communication skills? Are you interested in working in human services? Then join the 2-1-1 Teen Ambassador Program. Attendance at a four hour orientation with the Center and its programs and a minimum of one hour of Ambassador activity per week is required. Contact 561-547-8637 for more informaton.
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Acreage Athletic League (AAL)Are you hardworking? Dedicated? IF so volunteering at AAL is perfect for you. With their 8 sports programs they have plenty of oppurtunities. Phone: 561-285-1246
Email: board@aalbaseball.org
Acreage Athletic League Websitel
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All for GoodAll for Good is a centralized search engine for volunteer opportunities. Filter listings according to your interests, skills, neighborhood, and time frame. Visit https://engage.pointsoflight.org/ for more information.
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American Cancer SocietyVolunteers are always needed!! Activities involve office work and assisting with assorted events, such as Relay for Life and other cause-related walks. (Hint: Participating in Relay for Life can earn you up to 12 hours of community service). For more imformation please contact:
Tel: 561-366-0013 or Email: christina.irving@cancer.org
Volunteer pagel
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Animal Care and Control of Palm Beach CountyAnimal Care and Control of Palm Beach County is offering a wide variety of community service opportunities. Students can assist with the day-today care of animals, update adoption photos or help out at community service events. Students must be 16 years old to volunteer at the shelter location, however they do have a Student Collection Program and a Foster Care Program for students 15 and under. Tel: 561-233-1281
Tammy Roberts: troberts@pbcgov.org
www.pbcgov.com/animal
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AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) Built on the power of volunteer support, AYSO brings together community members to coach, referee and support their local Regions with the ultimate goal of creating a fun, family-friendly environment where your child can grow and develop not only their soccer skills but their leadership and social skills for life. Students cah earn hours for getting certified to referee games and will be provided a uniform and meal voucher each game they volunteer for. Next season begins January 30th. Website: https://ayso.org/
Mike Coupe cell: 561-644-7570
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Big Dog Ranch RescueVolunteers are needed to assist with the overall care of the dogs, (playing, walking, cleaning, feeding, bathing), general maintenance of the grounds, clerical work, assisting at events, laundry, transporting, etc. at the Wellington location. Tel: (561) 791-6465
Volunteer registration form
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Blood DonationFive community service hours are earned for each blood donation during the on-campus blood drives.Contact Ms. Vento with any questions: mikel.vento@palmbeachschools.org
BloodDrive Website/
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Brighton GardensThe Brighton Gardens Assisted Living Activities Department is currently looking for volunteers to help with daily programming. Serving your community will help you develop and enhance your leadership skills. Bring joy to the lives of local seniors by sharing your time and talent. Time is very flexible: we will work with your schedule 7 days/week.Teresa Guimarae: 561-362-1100 #6229
or 561-239-9235
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C.R.O.S MinistriesC.R.O.S is looking for many volunteers to help with a variety of different things, if you are interested in volunteering at a food pantry please go to the website for more information.Volunteer information page: https://www.crosministries.org/volunteer
Contact: Rev. Juanita Goode - jgoode@crosministries.org
561-699-5113
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Children's Books On TapeWe are a not-for-profit Florida Corporation. If you would like to earn community service hours, you can earn one (1) hour of service for each book recorded. The books, tapes and instructions will be provided. It’s fun to do and you can record the books in the comfort of your own home and set your own hours. All books are donated to Title 1 School. Contact Faren Silverman (former JHS graduate) at CBOT2001@aol.com
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City Of West Palm BeachIn need of volunteers to assist in planting and maintaining a community garden at the South Olive Community Center. Volunteers will assist in teaching afterschool children in grades K-5 how to maintain and care for the garden. The afterschool program is held Monday - Friday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Rhonda Barona: 561-804-4906 voice mail
Email: rbarona@wpb.org
https://discover.pbcgov.org/pages/volunteer.aspx
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Del Mar FarmWe are a sanctuary where recovering animals experience the joys of little hands and loving care for life. By fostering compassion between children and animals, we ensure that future generations are equipped to be a voice for animals in needWebsite: https://delmarfarm.org/
561-315-9516 Email: delmarfarm@bellsouth.net
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Epona's Path, Inc.Epona's Path is an all volunteer horse rescue, rehabilitation and training organization in Loxahatchee. There are numerous ways to get involved if you love horses and want to make a difference.http://www.eponaspath.org/home.html
Phone: 561-818-9664 E-mail: 4horses@eponaspath.org
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Florida Department of HealthStudents who are ages 14 and up are eligible to earn at least 20 community service hours for attending the health education class called CIPHER (Community Intervention Peer Health Education Representatives) in which they learn how to make healthy choices to prevent them or someone they know from contracting sexually transmitted diseases. Phone: 561-804-7896
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Good Earth FarmGood Earth Farm is looking for committed volunteers who are able to volunteer all day on Sundays. Volunteers will aid in working with children, horses and other farm animals, adults and kids with disabilities, and summer camps. Phone: 561-792-2666
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Grassy Waters PreserveStudents who enjoy nature and the outdoors, want to learn new skills, teach others about the environment, give back to their community, and receive annual awards and recognition should sign up to become a volunteer at Grassy Waters Preserve. Students just need to be at least 16 years old and have an interest in nature conservation. For more informtaion visit www.grassywaterspreserve.com, or contact the Volunteer Coordinator at cabush@wpb.org or 561-804-4985.Phone: 561-804-4985
Email: cabush@wpb.org
Volunteer Website: https://www.wpb.org/government/public-utilities/grassy-waters-preserve/grassy-waters-volunteer-program
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Habitat for HumanityYou can volunteer with Mr. Williams and the Construction Academy students with the Habitat house they are building. Email: todd.williams@palmbeachschools.org
OR see in Room 9-107
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Hand of Hope CenterHome for special neeeds children and their familes Cell: 561-799-7600
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Hand-in-Hand MinistriesAre you are interested in helping hands? Are you interested in having so many volunteer oppurtunities you don’t know what to do with yourself? If so you should volunteer at Hand-in-Hand Ministries.Allison Ridenour at allison@myhandinhand.org
Phone: (502) 459.9930
http://www.myhandinhand.org/ways-to-help/
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ifosterThe "iFoster" program provides students age 10-18 with an opportunity to temporarily care for kittens or puppies in their own homes with parental permission. The League provides all equipment, food and training so there is no cost to students or parents. Phone: (561) 472-8578
www.peggyadams.org
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Karen's Equine Intervention CenterVolunteers are needed to help with the maintenance of the facility as well as the care and upkeep of the animals. Located in Loxahatchee, Florida
Website: https://www.equineintervention.org/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=idealist
Email: info@equineintervention.org Phone:(561) 318 8043
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Locks of LoveLocks of Love is always looking for volunteers to open mail and enter data. Individuals as well as groups can go there for a community service project. Tel: 561-833-7332
Website: locksoflove.org
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Loxahatchee Groves ElementaryTeachers are looking for high school students that can come anytime after 12:00 p.m. The after school program also accepts volunteers as well as the PTO for extra curricular activities. Email: Candi McLeod at candace.mcleod@palmbeachschools.org
Phone: 561-904-9200
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National Council Of Jewish WomenThe NCJW have several volunteer opportunities available; such as: singing at senior centers, hospitals; serving dinner at a homeless shelter, food pantries; Kids Closet. Phone: 561-790-7440 Website: https://ncjwpalmbeach.org/community-service-and-community-outreach/
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Norton Musem of ArtWe are looking for bright, motivated Palm Beach County high school students who want to volunteer at the Norton Museum of Art. Kids starting at 15 years old can volunteer. The staff at Norton Museum provides orientation as well as guidance for all volunteers. Contact Tayla Lerman, Volunteer Coordinator @ 561-832-5196 x 1113 or email LermanT@norton.org.Tayla Lerman, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 561-832-5196 x 1113
Email: LermanT@norton.org
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Ocean ConservancySign up to clean up the ocean, beach and waterways near you.Phone: 1-800-262-BEACH
Website: www.oceanconservancy.org/icc
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Palm Beach County Library System Apply to volunteer at your local library, lots of opportunties are available. www.pbclibrary.org/volunteer
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Palm Beach County Zoning DivisionDo you want to give back to your community? Do you enjoy helping others? If so then Palm Beach County Zoning Division is the right volunteering option for you. You must be at least 16 years old, be willing to follow directions, able to commit to at least 4 hours a week for volunteering, and you must have punctuality and ability to commit to scheduled hours. Website:
http://discover.pbcgov.org/pzb/zoning/Pages/Volunteer-Program.aspx
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Palm Beach Zoo & Conversation SocietyThe Palm Beach Zoo has community service hour opportunities for high school students. Both large groups and individual volunteers are needed. For more information email Ben Duval at bduval@palmbeachzoo.org or call 941-320-6153.Voice mail.Ben Duval
Email: bduval@palmbeachzoo.org Phone: 941-320-6153
Website: https://www.palmbeachzoo.org/Volunteer-at-the-Zoo
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Paws 4 LibertyStudents interested in helping dogs should become a volunteer for Paws 4 Liberty. Community service hours can be gained through helping with informal dog training, kennel upkeep, dog care, office work, fundraising and other day-to-day operations. If interested visit www.paws4liberty.org and fill out the three application forms.
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Quantum HouseThe Quantum House offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. For more information, please visit www.quantumhouse.org. To sign up for volunteer opportunities you will need to contact www.quantumhouse.org
Phone: Laura Belcher 561-494-0515
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Reptile KingdomWe are engaged in research to improve the lives of reptiles including husbandry methods, studying both medical and surgical diseases of reptiles. Website: https://reptilekingdom.org/
Cell: 561-792-5096
Lenard Hughes
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Resource DepotDo you like organizing and sorting? Do you like giving back? Then the Resource Depot is for you. Sorting donations, sending out donations,theres so much to do. Please contact April Krebs at 561-882-0090 or email:cdowd@resourcedepot.netPhone: April Krebs at 561-882-0090 Email:cdowd@resourcedepot.net
Website: https://www.resourcedepot.org/
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South Florida FairThe South Florida Fair relies heavily on volunteers, join over 800 volunteers and become a part of this amazing organization.Volunteer applications as well as backround checks must be completed. Contact Stacy Wakefield at Tel: (561) 790-5213 or Email: stacy@southfloridafair.com
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Speak up for Kids PBCSTUDENTS Speak Up For Kids empowers students with opportunities to serve and speak up for the children involved in Palm Beach County's dependency court system. Website: https://speakupforkidspbc.org/volunteer
Phone: 561-408-7779
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TeensGiveBe a virtual tutor for another student! https://teensgive.org/virtual/
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The In-CrowdTHE IN-CROWD is a partnership of volunteer organizations, community leaders and residents who are committed to achieve our shared mission of EQUAL OPPORTUNITY and JUSTICE FOR ALL. Check the Flash Events tab on the website for one-time events that require volunteers. https://www.thein-crowd.org/flash-events-selection-page/
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The River CenterEver dreamed of being a marine biologist? An environmental educator? Making a difference. Here’s your chance. There are a number of volunteer activities available through facilities like the Loxahatchee River Environmental Center ‘River Center’ and the WildPine Lab. You can assist with summer camp programs, special events, field studies and even collect water quality data. website: https://lrdrivercenter.org/
Phone: (561) 743-7123
General Email: rivercenter@lrecd.org
Education Programs / Volunteers: education@lrecd.org
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Tree of Life Resource CenterTree of Life Resource Center, is located in Central Palm Beach County, offering food assistance, clothing, medical, education and other necessary resources to assist individuals and families in need. By partnering with other local companies and organizations, we are able to serve the greater need.Volunteer website: https://www.treeofliferesourcecenter.org/how-can-i-help.html
Phone: 561-656-5601
Email: info@treeofliferesourcecenter.org
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United Way of Palm Beach CountyUnited Way of Palm Beach County offers various volunteer opportunities for various interests.You are bound to find something you can both enjoy and get community service for.Volunteer Page: https://unitedwaypbc.org/volunteer/
Phone: (561) 375-6600
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Village of WellingtonVolunteer Wellington is a program that utilizes volunteers to enhance community engagement and the delivery of services to residents. The Volunteer Wellington program allows Wellington to efficiently conserve resources while also providing volunteers personal satisfaction and an increased understanding of Wellington’s government.Website: https://www.wellingtonfl.gov/418/Volunteers
Phone: 561-791-4102
Email: gponce@wellingtonfl.gov
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Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding CenterVinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center provides horse back riding for children and adults with disabilities. If you like horses, working with kids, teaching, marketing, art or gardening you can be a part of the fun.Website: https://www.vinceremos.org/volunteer
Phone: 561-906-9961
Email - volunteer@vinceremos.org
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Volunteer MatchWith more volunteers and more volunteer opportunities than any other service, VolunteerMatch is how good people and good causes get connected.https://www.volunteermatch.org/
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West Palm Beach Veteran's AffairsAt the VA West Palm Beach Healthcare System, you can make a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families while you advance your career or volunteer your time.Phone: 561-422-7373
Email: vhawpbvolsvc@va.gov Website: https://www.va.gov/west-palm-beach-health-care/work-with-us/volunteer-or-donate/
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Policy InformationYou must volunteer for a non-profit organization or agency. You must complete community service upon successful completion of Grade 8 and by high school graduation. You may count only active hours of volunteering. Each hour of work counts as ONE hour. Parent(s)/guardian(s) cannot sign for your volunteer hours. A supervisor must sign all service hours. If your parent is a supervisor, have another supervisor sign for your hours. Five hours of the required 20 May Be submitted for donated goods. Additional hours beyond five will not be accepted until you have met the 20-hour graduation requirement. Practice time for an event does not constitute community service. MAKE A COPY OF YOUR COMMUNITY SERVICE LOG FOR YOUR OWN RECORDS BEFORE SUBMITTING.
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