VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR COMMUNITY
| Organization | Age Requirement | Contact | Addition Info |
| Humane Society of the TC
4100 SW Leighton Farm Ave, Palm City |
16+ (anyone under will need a parent / guardian to volunteer with them) | Sarah Fisher:
(772) 600-3217 hstc1.org |
Orientations are 45 min to 1 hr (dates online)
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| Dogs and Cats
Forever 4600 Selvitz Rd, Ft Pierce |
16+ (if under 18, parent / guardian must sign application form) | (772) 489-5454
dogsandcatsforever .com |
Orientations are every Saturday 10:30AM |
| Humane Society of St. Lucie County
8890 Glade Cut-Off Rd, PSL |
At least 16 | (772) 466-PETS
hsslc.org |
Jobs = dog walking, bathing animals, cleaning kennels |
| Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens
2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd, PSL |
None | (772) 337-1959
pslbg.org |
Open Wednesday – Saturday (10-4) and Sunday (12-4) |
| Oxbow Eco-Center
5400 NE St James Dr, PSL |
(772) 785-5833
Email: oxbow@stlucieco.org |
Jobs = botanical stewards, animal caretakers, environmental educators
Closed Sun & Mon |
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| Treasure Coast Food Bank
401 Angle Rd, Fort Pierce |
(772) 489-3034
stophunger.org |
No application, just make an account online and register for shifts, CLOSED TOE SHOES are a MUST! | |
| Boys and Girls Clubs
Multiple Sites |
16+ (all volunteers need to submit a Level 1 background screening) | (772) 460-9918
Bgcofslc.org |
Four standalone locations in SLC as well as at elementary / middle schools |
| City of PSL
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16+ | Alyssa Figur:
(772) 879-3374
Cityofpsl.com/volunteer |
Volunteer at Civic Center, Community Center, Minsky Gym, one of the 40 parks
Applications online or at city hall |
| Guardian Veterinary Medical Center
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None (must be in high school) | 772 631 3119…ask for Lisa; 415 NW California Blvd
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986; www.guardianveterinary.com; info@guardianveterinary.com
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Interested in learning about animals, cleaning, minor lifting.
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OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT NEED VOLUNTEERS: St Lucie Medical, Martin Health System, Treasure Coast Hospice, the Police / Fire Department, Goodwill, Caring Fields Felines, Equine rescue and adoption foundation, Sarah’s Kitchen, YMCA, St Lucie County School Board (volunteering at schools within the county)
ON CAMPUS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Key Club, ROTC, executive internship, blood drives
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES (WEBSITES):
Volunteermatch.org
Allthingstreasurecoast.com/non-profitorganizations
TIPS FROM OUR SENIOR STUDENTS:
- Procrastinating about it will only lead to stress in your senior year when you realize some scholarships / colleges look for hours
- Volunteer at an organization somewhere that correlates with you interests (you don’t want to spend your time working somewhere where you are going to be miserable)
- Don’t be afraid to email or call an organization if you have questions
- Document exactly how much you volunteer (even if the organization does it as well) & turn in your paperwork to Mrs. Sanders (registrar in the front office) after you make a copy for yourself à This is how you get your hours logged in Skyward
- If volunteering at TCHS there is a paper log you will use (available in front office/SLC offices) & if volunteering offsite the organization will need to put the volunteer work details on their letterhead (see your counselor if you have any questions)
- Set specific days and times to volunteer
GENERIC EMAIL: Hello! My name is _____. I am currently a student (or put the grade) student at Treasure Coast High School and seeking ways to give back to the community. While looking for ways to volunteer, I found your organization! I was wondering if you (or name of organization) currently needs volunteers. If so, I would love to volunteer with you guys. The best way to get ahold of me is by email, but if you would like to speak over the phone, my number is ________. I cannot wait to hear back from you. Have a wonderful day.
