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All volunteer opportunities have been moved to our new 1-800volunteer.org. website. Opportunities listed below is just a sampling of what is available. Please visit
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for a complete list.
1 Aug 2008
Volunteer needed to help launch new community program
Volunteer needed to assist with the development and implementation of a Lee Memorial Hospital community-wide program. Must have exceptional organizational skills and knowledge of Lee County Human Service Network. At least one day per week is required as well as computer knowledge and excellent communication skills. Position to begin immediately. Send letter of inquiry to sue.maxwell@leememorial.org.
11 Jul 2008
CARES Suicide Prevention needs volunteers!
Volunteers are needed for the Welcome Center. Opportunity involves greeting walk-ins, answering phones and providing resources. Training is provided on site to any individual with a smiling face interested in helping to save a life. Shifts are 2 1/2 hours during the time frames of 9am-7pm Monday thru Friday and 10am-4pm on Saturdays. Call Tara Moser at 945-2737 for further information.
2 Jul 2008
CALLING ALL DOG LOVERS!!
We are looking for volunteers to help out at Barkingham Dog Park (off Buckingham Rd). Volunteers are needed for a variety of park needs including welcoming visitors, trail maintenance, and litter control. If you are interested please contact Bob Tice 239-707-3621. Check out other volunteer opportunities with Lee County Parks and Recreation posted at www.leeparks.org or contact Volunteer Services 239-432-2159.
2 Jul 2008
Health/Wellness Administrative Assistant needed by Senior Friendship Centers
Assist 4 hrs/week at a new Health/Wellness Program at Hatton Rogers Residential Facility in No. Ft. Myers. Duties to include answering the phone, scheduling appointments, collection of patient fees, filing, copying, organizing patient files, ordering supplies and equipment, greeting patients. Scheduling health education programs and speakers. Assisting with physician’s licensing paperwork, typing letters etc. Tracking documentation of health and fitness programs. Computer experience necessary. Bi-lingual a plus. Contact Bobbie at 656-0221 or Nancy at 275-1881.
2 Jul 2008
Senior Friendship Centers needs a Retired Volunteer Nurse
Assist 4hrs/week at a new Health/Wellness Program at Hatton Rogers Residential Facility in No. Ft. Myers. Duties to include patient intake and screening, assisting physicians, assisting with set up of Medical Resource Center, medical record keeping and answering patient questions. Referring patients to local resources. Training other volunteer staff. May work with Medication Assistance Program for low-income seniors. Bi-lingual a plus. Contact Bobbie at 656-0221 or Nancy at 275-1881.
2 Jul 2008
RELIEF volunteers needed by Senior Friendship Centers
The RELIEF program offers respite to family members and loved ones providing constant care for a frail, homebound elder. The respite provides companionship to a homebound elder, allowing caregivers the opportunity to take a much needed break. Respite is provided in a four hour block of time. The need is especially great in the Cape Coral area at this time. For more information, contact Margaret at 275-1881 ext. 203.
2 Jul 2008
Senior Friendship Centers is in need of Telephone Reassurance volunteers
Regular phone calls from a volunteer create an important lifeline for an older adult who is homebound and alone. What seems like such a simple task-a phone call-may well be the support that keeps a senior healthy, engaged and able to remain independent. Call Margaret at 275-1881 ext. 203 for details.
2 Jul 2008
Friendly Visitor volunteers needed by Senior Friendship Centers
Be a ray of sunshine and brighten the life of an isolated elder by volunteering. As little as an hour a week spent visiting a new senior friend will become time for both to look forward to and enjoy. Volunteers are especially needed in Lehigh Acres and South Fort Myers. Call Margaret at 275-1881 ext. 203 for further information.
2 Jul 2008
Court Mediation volunteers needed
The 20th Judicial Circuit Court, Administrative Office of the Courts, Mediation Division is looking for interested individuals to volunteer in their Mediation Programs.
Mediation is a process of dispute resolution in which an impartial third person assists parties in negotiating a consensual and informed agreement. In mediation the decision-making authority rest with the parties themselves.
What is involved to become a Mediator?
· Must attend a 4-day training to become a certified mediator
· 16 hours of continued education every two years
· Courtroom attire–jacket and tie (Men) & Business attire (Ladies)
· Full time resident
If interested: please call Roseann at 335-2885.
2 Jul 2008
Caloosahatchee Regional Park is looking for volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help with removal of exotics, weeding, trimming, brush cutting and other types of gardening. Couples are also needed to be CAMPGROUND HOST for the season. Camp Host/Volunteers must like the outdoors and enjoy meeting new people. To find out more contact Cindy Rouse (ROUSECR@leeparks.org) call 239-694-0398.
2 Jul 2008
LAKES PARK TRAIN VILLAGE is looking for volunteers
Volunteers are needed to assist with Holiday Decorating, Engineers, Ticket Takers and Sellers, Railroad Repair and Special Events. If you are interested in helping contact Jerry at 560-7382. Lee County Parks and Recreation has many opportunities to volunteer, contact volunteer services (kcahill@leegov.com) at 432-2159 to find out how you can get involved.
2 Jul 2008
CCMI needs volunteers for Faith in Action Program
Volunteer drivers are needed to transport clients. There is a 2-3 hour time schedule per commitment. Drivers are especially needed in North Fort Myers and Lehigh. Office volunteers are also needed M-F between 9am-2pm (3-5 hours per shift) to assist FIA coordinator in calling drivers, answering phones, and filling out applications.
2 Jul 2008
Spanish-speaking Volunteers Needed!
The Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center is seeking volunteers to assist at the center’s office on a regularly scheduled day to take calls from Spanish-seeking caregivers. Duties/tasks include accepting phone calls and visits from Spanish-speaking caregivers, providing basic information about resources for caregivers, gathering information for the center’s social worker(s) in order to assess the caregiver’s needs, and translating in order for English-speaking social worker(s) to provide needed assistance to callers/visitors.
Requirements include fluency in Spanish and English (speaking & writing), caring, patient, and compassionate person with an interest in helping older adults and family caregivers, availability on a regularly schedule day and time each week and pleasant phone etiquette and willingness to work with public.
2 Jul 2008
City of Cape Coral Special Populations needs volunteers
Volunteers are needed to provide entertainment to developmentally disabled adults. Also, volunteers are needed to teach woodworking and to provide horticultural therapy.
2 Jul 2008
Health and Safety Services department of American Red Cross needs volunteers
Health and Safety Services department of American Red Cross needs volunteers. Opportunities include data entry, special events, stamping brochures, working with youth, and assisting with inventory. Youth opportunities available and data entry may eventually be performed from home.
2 Jul 2008
The American Red Cross needs volunteers to be Disaster Kitchen Workers
This position is working in an industrial kitchen during disasters, preparing and serving meals to disaster clients and workers. Required training is available free from the Red Cross. The hours are flexible, but the volunteer needs to be available to volunteer during major disasters. Training is required and there are 20 positions available now for long-term.
2 Jul 2008
The American Red Cross needs volunteers to be Disaster Training Associates
This position supports the disaster instructors in providing training to volunteers. Some duties may include managing the training database, data entry, scheduling classes, assisting instructors to prepare training materials, ordering supplies, assisting volunteers with class registrations, and coordinating training schedules with disaster leadership and nearby chapters. The volunteer should be comfortable using a computer and capable of working independently after being trained. Required training is available free from the Red Cross. The hours are flexible, but some hours will need to be during the weekday. The ability to communicate and to operate a computer is required.
2 Jul 2008
The Amercian Red Cross is in need of a Disaster Mass Care Associate volunteers
This position requires someone with supervisory or managerial skills. The volunteer should be able to plan and develop programs for disaster feeding and sheltering. He or she must have good communication skills and be able to inspire and work with a team of volunteers. This position requires availability to work during disasters in Lee County. This position involves coordinating mass care feeding which includes industrial kitchens and mobile feeding vehicles, overseeing the sheltering of Lee County residents during a disaster and also overseeing bulk distribution of materials for disaster victims. Some training is required and is provided free by the Red Cross.
2 Jul 2008
CCMI is in need of an office volunteer
Community Cooperative Ministries which houses the Faith in Action, Meals on Wheels, Soup Kitchen, and Hands and Hearts Day Care needs an office volunteer. Duties would include being receptionist, making calls, and assisting with scheduling.
2 Jul 2008
Ronald McDonald House is in need of volunteers
Volunteers are needed for household duties such as watching the door, answering the phones, cleaning, dusting, doing laundry and baking cookies. There is very little contact with the children. The volunteers make the house comfortable for the families (usually the parents) while they are there.
2 Jul 2008
The American Red Cross needs a variety of volunteers
Disaster Volunteer opportunities include Disaster Assessment Team, Disaster Action Team, Shelter Operations, Feeding, Case Management and Emergency Response Vehicle Drivers. Non-Disaster needs are Armed Forces Emergency Services and Health & Safety Instructors.
2 Jul 2008
Lee Co. Parks & Recreation needs additional volunteers
Lee County Parks and Recreation is looking for some volunteers to assist the Olga Community Center working with children during after school hours 2pm-6pm. There are also other new opportunities such as Lee County Parks and Recreation’s Manatee Park located in East Ft Myers is looking for some volunteers to assist with landscape maintenance of all the beautiful gardens.
2 Jul 2008
Lee County Parks and Recreation needs volunteers for a new volunteer group
The Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center located in Ft Myers is forming a volunteer group called Friends of Wa-Ke Hatchee to help support ongoing community awareness and supporting recreation opportunities that add quality of life for the citizens of Lee County and it’s visitors. Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center and Park is Lee County Parks and Recreation’s newest facility located off Summerlin just west of Bass Rd.
2 Jul 2008
Literacy Council of Bonita Springs needs volunteers
Volunteers are needed to teach basic reading to others. You should have the ability to relate to people and be able to teach reading. There are very few opportunities in Bonita Springs and this is a good chance for local residents to get involved in their community.
2 Jul 2008
Help Feed the Hungry
Wake Up America has an immediate need for volunteers to pick up groceries from participating markets. The groceries are then dropped off at the Distribution Center on Central Ave in Fort Myers and this takes less than 2 hours any morning between Monday and Saturday. Help is also needed at the Distribution Center to sort groceries.
2 Jul 2008
Guardian Ad Litem is in need of an office volunteer
This agency located in downtown Fort Myers needs a volunteer to perform office clerical duties such as filing, data input and doing small projects. Parking is provided and time commitment is as needed by the Guardian Ad Litem.
2 Jul 2008
Alterra Sterling House in South Fort Myers needs volunteers
This assisted living facility is in need of volunteers to assist with activities and visit residents on a one-to-one basis. Opportunities include assisting with bingo, arts and crafts, providing entertainment, leading discussions, word games, etc.
2 Jul 2008
Calusa Nature Center is in need of volunteers for their gift shop
Volunteers are needed to work in the gift shop for all shifts. Their mission is to develop greater public awareness and appreciation for the unique natural systems of SWFL and to foster an understanding of earth and space sciences. Other opportunities include trail maintenance, planetarium, educational programs, public speaking/publicity, general maintenance, clerical work, special events, light construction, upkeep of native plants and butterfly garden.
2 Jul 2008
Home Assessment Team volunteers needed by Community Cooperative Ministries
Volunteers would visit residents in Lee County and assess their need for services and assist assistance. Training will be provided and time commitment of about 2-12 hours a month is flexible. This is an excellent opportunity for 1 to 6 or more students who may need a "Change Project" or community service hours.
2 Jul 2008
Learning for Life is in need of volunteers
This program needs volunteers to teach Character Education lessons/activities to students in the Lee County schools to help our youth make the right ethical decisions in life and to help them become better citizens. Training will be provided to volunteers who are able to interact with students in a professional manner and have fun with them while they are learning. Materials and resources will be available and the schedule is flexible.
2 Jul 2008
Interfaith Caregivers of South Lee needs volunteers
Volunteer opportunities include delivering meals on wheels, assisting with the food pantry, doing minor home repairs for elderly or disabled, transportation of elderly to doctor's visits.
2 Jul 2008
Volunteers are needed at the Edison Ford Winter Estates
Opportunities include information booth, greeter, assistance in retail shops, propagation of plants, museum attendant, educational or tour docent, office support, building maintenance and special events.
2 Jul 2008
Alterra Assisted Living Facilities are in need of volunteers
Alterra facilities are located in Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Lehigh. Volunteers are needed to visit residents on a one-to-one basis, or to start a club, or share a collection/hobby with a group. Some examples of clubs would be a bridge club, travel club, etc.
2 Jul 2008
Community Cooperative Ministries, Inc. needs volunteers
Caring individuals are needed to read books or be a luncheon helper in the day care center, help with mailings, answering phones, or serving meals in the soup kitchen.
2 Jul 2008
Meals on Wheel of Lee County needs volunteers
Meals on Wheels of Lee County which delivers one hot nutritious meal to over 300 homebound residents needs drivers. Areas needing coverage at this time include downtown/Lehigh Acres/Cape Coral. Office assistants are also needed M-F 9am-12noon flexible)1 day per week to answer phones, fill out applications, and administrative misc. duties. Cape Coral needs Kitchen Assistants-people who like to cook/prep/pack M-F 8am-12noon.
2 Jul 2008
Become a Child Advocate!
The Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Program is seeking additional volunteers. Guardians represent children who have been abused and/or neglected before the court, social service agencies and the community. They are the voice for the child during family crisis & court proceedings. Volunteers must complete a 30 hour training course, which includes court observation, and agree to a criminal background screening. If you are interested, training classes are scheduled every other month. Speakers are also available to speak with your group or association.
2 Jul 2008
Literacy Volunteers of Lee County is in need of tutors
The mission of the Literacy Volunteers of Lee County is to teach adults (18 and over)to read and write English, "One word at a Time". Literacy Volunteers also have a need for office support, assistance with special events, participants for their Speakers' Bureau and members to serve on the Board of Directors.
2 Jul 2008
Healthy Start of Southwest Florida needs volunteers
Opportunities include clerical duties such as filing, data entry and input, mailings and information. Assistance with special events is also needed as well as helping mothers with their prenatal program.
2 Jul 2008
Lee County Sheriff's Office(V.O.I.C.E.Unit)
V.O.I.C.E.(Volunteers Observers Impacting Community Efforts) is a crime prevention program that adds extended law enforcement benefits to all citizens of Lee County. Volunteers perform non-confrontational duties such as office duties and road patrol duties to keep deputies available to handle law enforcement issues. Also, volunteers may direct traffic and fingerprint children.
2 Jul 2008
Lee County Parks and Recreation needs volunteers in all areas of their program
Opportunities exist for a variety of needs in a variety of locations. Examples are adopt-a-garden, adopt-a-park, interpretive naturalist/docent, land stewardship, program assistant for community/recreation centers and parks, special event assistant and Special Olympics.
2 Jul 2008
Hospital in need of volunteers
Lee Memorial Health System needs volunteers. Opportunities include emergency room, information/reception, outpatient services, patient care services, wheelchair escorts, hospital gift shops, stretcher escorts, trolley drivers and supply clerks.
2 Jul 2008
Library Volunteers needed
Lee County Library System is in need of many volunteers on a year-round basis, and also for special events such as the annual "Reading Festival." The Lee County Library System has 15 locations all throughout the County. Volunteers are needed as computer coaches, book menders and shelvers & clerical helpers with opportunities varying at the different locations and service areas.
2 Jul 2008
ECHO needs volunteers to help with their mission
This not-for-profit Christian organization located on a demonstration farm in North Fort Myers needs volunteers in various positions. These include mailings, gardening, building maintenance and more. ECHO networks with community leaders and agriculture workers in developing countries, funding and sharing solutions for families growing food under difficult conditions.
2 Jul 2008
Voices for Kids needs volunteers
This non-profit organization works in partnership with the Guardian Ad Litem Program 20th Judicial Court. They ensure that every abused and neglected child in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Glades and Hendry counties has a court appointed Guardian Ad Litem volunteer and that financial assistance and other resources are available for their accompanying health, educational and social needs. Opportunities include Advisory Board/Committee Members, special project volunteers and fundraisers.
2 Jul 2008
The State Attorney's Office 20th Circuit needs volunteers
The mission of this office is to diligently and fairly represent the interests of the people of the 20th Circuit in criminal proceedings. Volunteer Opportunities include working in the Victim's Rights Program, misdemeanor, felony, juvenile and court investigations division.
2 Jul 2008
Harry Chapin Food Bank needs volunteers
This agency solicits, collects and stores quality food for distribution to needy people through the network of nearly 160 local non-profit agencies in Lee, Collier, Hendry, Charlotte and Glades counties. Volunteers are needed Monday-Friday and most Saturday mornings to sort and package food. Also, clerical volunteers are needed to alphabetize, file, make copies and make booklets. Throughout the year there are special events, food drives, festivals, concerts and other volunteer opportunities.
2 Jul 2008
Mentors needed!
The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools is in need of mentors for their Take Stock in Children program. An adult is matched one on one with a low-income high school student who will be awarded a four year college scholarship. The mentor meets periodically with the student throughout the school year to offer encouragement, motivation and support. Time commitment is one half hour a week, two to four times per month. Meetings are held at the student's school during school hours.
2 Jul 2008
Brightest Horizons is in need of volunteers
Brightest Horizons provides educational and developmental day care for children of low income working families and to strive to provide for the social, emotional, economic, and developmental needs of those children and their families. Opportunities include assistants for infant, toddler, and school age student classes. Also, share special talents, assist with fundraising and office help.
2 Jul 2008
The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc. needs volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help answer the phones, make copies, etc. The office hours are from 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m., Monday - Friday....but any portion of the day would be fine.
2 Jul 2008
Black History Museum needs Volunteers!
The Williams Academy Black History Museum is in need of volunteers to organize archives & artifacts, help with guided tours, sort and catalog materials, file prepared materials, and on busy days answer the phone.
2 Jul 2008
Cape Coral Hospital needs volunteers!
There is a need for volunteers to assist with the operation of the gift shop and the thrift shop. Various duties for the gift shop include operating the cash register, assisting customers, placing items throughout the store, and delivering flowers, etc. Similar duties are required for the thrift store with the addition of receiving donations and pricing them.
2 Jul 2008
Help abandoned and rescued pets
If you love animals of all kinds, this opportunity at the Animal Refuge Center is for you! Help is needed at the shelter to clean cages and kennels, walk dogs, socialize cats and dogs, feed and water the animals and grooming. Animal transportation opportunities are also available. Assistance is also needed for special events, fostering of animals as well as Rescue and Emergency Evacuation.
2 Jul 2008
Habitat for Humanity is in need of volunteers
Volunteers are needed to assist with the construction of houses, assist with the operation of their thrift store, office support and special events.
2 Jul 2008
Local Chambers in need of volunteers
Bonita Springs, Lehigh Acres and North Fort Myers Chambers of Commerce are looking for volunteers. These organizations assist visitors, provide both new and long term residents with information regarding their particular area and plan local events. Opportunities include clerical support, visitors center volunteers and occasional help with local events.
2 Jul 2008
Southwest Regional Medical Center and Gulf Coast Hospital are in need of volunteers
Volunteers of all ages are needed in all areas. Teens over 14 and retirees are welcome to apply. Examples of opportunities include front desk, wheelchair transporters, gift shop/thrift shop work, delivery persons, etc.
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