HOMELESSNESS/HUNGER
FL Keys Outreach Coalition (FKOC)
*United Way of the Florida Keys Partner Agency
Needs volunteers for a variety of tasks ranging from completing intake paperwork to prepping bags for the food pantry, to leading evening group activities. Volunteer groups welcome. Background checks dependent upon volunteer assignment. Fill out an application here.
Contact: (305) 295-7741, 2221 Patterson Ave, Key West, FL 33040
Website: http://www.fkoc.org/
*United Way of the Florida Keys Partner Agency
Needs volunteer “walkers” to guide clients through the food pantry. “Walkers” work in daily shifts from 10:00-12:30 and 1:30-5:00. Also needs volunteers in the back to sort food donations and restock food and clothing during client hours, as well as volunteers to work the intake desk, taking client information and referring them to local services.
Contact: (305) 292-3013, 5640 Maloney Ave, Stock Island, FL 33040
Website: http://www.sosmission.org/
Salvation Army of Key West
*headquarters in Key West with offices in Big Pine and Key Largo
Needs volunteers in their thrift store and for emergency/disaster services (bringing food and clothing to those in need during emergencies). Fill out a volunteer application here: http://salvationarmysouth.org/ways-you-can-help/volunteer
Contact: 305-294-6505, 1920 Flagler Avenue Key West 33040
Website: http://www.salvationarmyflorida.org/keywest
SHAL (Southernmost Homeless Assistance League)
Needs volunteers for Keys Overnight Temporary Shelter (KOTS). Volunteers to work with and supervise homeless residents, support the paid staff, clean and work with laundry. All shifts needed. Also need donations of clothing, shoes, personal care items, and/or cash.
Contact: (305) 292-2744, 5537 College Rd, Key West, FL 33040, ExDir.SHAL@gmail.com
Website: http://shalkw.org/
St. Mary's Soup Kitchen
Needs volunteers 7 days a week to help cook and serve hot meals for the homeless from 4-5pm.
Contact: (305) 294-2772, 2700 Flagler Ave #12, Key West, FL 33040
Website: http://www.stmarykeywest.com/ministries/outreach-minstries/st-marys-soup-kitchen/
SPECIALIZED SERVICES
MARC: Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens
*United Way of the Florida Keys Partner Agency
Needs volunteers for administrative work and direct service with clients with developmental disabilities, including visiting and caring for clients at home and leading group activities in the facility. Volunteer form is available here, here, and here.
Contact: (305) 294-5521, 1106 Windsor Ln, Key West, FL 33040
Website: http://www.marchouse.org/
Catholic Charities (Archdiocese of Miami)
Needs volunteers to aid in emergency service and poverty reducing measures, specifically through fundraisers and charity events. Steps to becoming a volunteer are outlined here: http://www.ccadm.org/get-involved/volunteer/
305-292-9790, 2706 Flagler Ave Key West 33040
Website: http://www.ccadm.org
Guidance Care Center
Needs support group leaders, case managers, fundraisers, teachers, and help with clerical work.
Contact: (305) 434-7660, 1205 Fourth St., Key West, FL 33040
Website: http://www.gcmk.org/index.html
AH Monroe
Needs volunteers to help deliver home meals, assist clients in moving, provide companionship service, and aid with special events. For more information: http://www.aidshelp.cc/volunteer.html#positions
Contact: (305) 296-6196, 1434 Kennedy Drive Key West, FL 33040
Website: http://www.ahmonroe.org
YOUTH/EDUCATION
Bahama Village Music Project
*United Way of the Florida Keys Partner Agency
Needs volunteer student teachers and volunteers for specific events to help with set up, clean up, and transportation.
Contact: (305) 504-7664, 103 Olivia St. Key West Florida 33040
Website: http://www.bvmpkw.org/
FL Keys Healthy Start Coalition
*United Way of the Florida Keys Partner Agency
*headquarters located in Key West with an office in Key Largo. Serves across the county.
Need trained volunteers for car seat installations and bike helmet fitting. Need skilled volunteers to make phone calls to providers to verify information accuracy. Need volunteers with graphic design experience to assist with design projects and brochure revisions. Need volunteers with an interest and experience in maternal and child health to serve on the Board or Coalition, which meets quarterly and supports all activities and events. Also need general volunteers for community safety events, fundraisers, etc. Activities may include assisting with set-up/tear-down and staffing at events and fundraisers or soliciting and gathering donations and various advance preparation for events and fundraisers.
Contact: (305) 293-8424, 1100 Simonton St Room 1, Key West, FL 33040
Website: http://www.keyshealthystart.org/
FL Keys Guardian ad Litem – “I Am for the Child”
Kids Come First of the Florida Keys
*headquarters in Key West, but serves throughout the Keys
Needs volunteers to fundraising events in their clothing and school supply pantry. Fundraisers are needed for August (back to school), October (homecoming), December (Christmas), and April/May (prom).
Contact: 305-360-1689, 241 Trumbo Road Key West FL 33040, kidscomefirst305@yahoo.com
Literacy Volunteers of America
*headquarters in Key West with offices in Marathon and Key Largo
Needs volunteer tutors to teach ESL and basic English comprehension and composition. Volunteers are required to take a full day training class.
Contact: (305) 294-4352, 2405 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040, info@lva-monroe.org
Website: http://lva-monroe.org
Take Stock in Children
Needs volunteer mentors to meet one-on-one with a Take Stock scholar. Mentors devote 1 hour a week to meet with a scholar on the campus during the school year. Volunteer mentors are caring adults who can listen, guide, and help our scholars gain confidence and life skills.
Contact: 305-293-1546, Program Coordinator Chuck Licis at Chuck.Licis@monroecountyedfound.com.
Website: https://monroecountyedfound.com/
Wesley House Family Services
*United Way of the Florida Keys Partner Agency
Needs volunteers at the Inez Martin daycare facility to conduct group activities such as arts and crafts, story time, and games. Volunteers must be fingerprinted with a background check.
Contact: (305) 809-5000, 1304 Truman Avenue Key West, FL 33040
Website: http://www.wesleyhouse.org
HEALTH
AH Monroe
Headquarters in Key West with offices in Marathon, Tavernier, and Key Largo
Needs volunteers to help with delivering meals, outreach and awareness programs, and special events. Fill out a volunteer application here: http://www.aidshelp.cc/volunteer.html#app
Contact: Terry Paulson at (305) 296-6196, 1434 Kennedy Drive Key West, FL 33040
Website: http://www.ahmonroe.org/
Alzheimer's Association Southeast Florida Chapter
Provides education and support to all those facing Alzheimer’s and other dementias throughout our community, including those living with the disease, caregivers, health care professionals and families. Learn more at alz.org/seflorida.
Volunteer Opportunities (Training and initial screening is required):
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Support Group Facilitators: Contact Alex Lewy at 954.786.1533 or alewy@alz.org
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Community Educators: Contact Alex Lewy at 954.786.1533 or alewy@alz.org
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The Longest Day (signature fundraiser) Committee: Contact Emma Nestler at 954.786.1533 or enestler@alz.org
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Advocacy: Contact Jennifer Braisted at 954.786.1533 or jbraisted@alz.org
American Cancer Society
Needs volunteers for events, services, community outreach, and more! To learn about additional opportunities please visit or contact our office at 305-292-2333. For specific event inquiries please contact (for the Relay For Life event) Alana.Wortsman@cancer.org or Julie.Cuneo@cancer.org (for the Making Strides against Breast Cancer/Gala).
Contact: (305)-292-2333, 1010 Kennedy Drive Suite 303 Key West, Florida 33040, Road to Recovery Inquiries: 1-800-227-2345
Website: http://www.cancer.org/index
Womankind
Needs volunteers to engage in many different activities according to their individual skills, interests and availability. Must complete a volunteer application http://womankindkeywest.com/get-involved/volunteer/
Contact: (305) 320-0607, 1511 Truman Avenue Key West, FL 33040
Website: http://womankindkeywest.com/
CONSERVATION
Key West Tropical Forest
Needs volunteers to recruit, greet visitors, garden, guide tour groups, work with public relations, assist in small house repairs, and help with events.
Must submit an application here: http://kwbgs.org/volunteer.aspx
Contact: (305) 296-1504, kwbgs@kwbgs.org , 5210 College Road Key West FL 33040
Website: http://www.kwbgs.org/
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS)
*headquartered in Key West and Key Largo
Needs volunteers to support a variety of programs including monthly marine debris cleanups, on the water education through Team OCEAN, school programs, and as docents in the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center. No experience required, positions available year round, volunteer groups welcome! Background checks may be required. To register as a volunteer, you can begin by filling out our volunteer questionnaire.
Contact: (305) 809-4711 33 East Quay Road Key West Fl 33040
Website: floridakeys.noaa.gov
ANIMAL WELFARE
FL Keys SPCA
Needs volunteers to serve as kennel assistants, dog and small animal handlers, cattery assistants, clinical assistants, and fundraisers. Must fill out an application at https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E95477&id=9 and complete a volunteer orientation. Volunteer orientations run quarterly in January, April, July, and October.
Contact: (305) 294-4857, 5230 College Road, Stock Island, FL 33040
Website: http://fkspca.org/
CONSTRUCTION
Habitat for Humanity of Key West & Lower FL Keys
Volunteers help with construction and home repairs; organize special events; office/clerical and database work. (Administrative office located in Key West.) All volunteers complete a volunteer release of liability; volunteers aged 16-17 must have parent/guardian signature. No volunteers under the age of 16 on construction site.
Contact: 305-294-9006, volunteer@habitatlowerkeys.org
Website: http://www.habitatlowerkeys.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HabitatforHumanityKeyWest
Take Stock in Children
Needs volunteer mentors to meet one-on-one with a Take Stock scholar. Mentors devote 1 hour a week to meet with a scholar on the campus during the school year. Volunteer mentors are caring adults who can listen, guide, and help our scholars gain confidence and life skills.
Contact: 305-293-1546, Program Coordinator Chuck Licis at Chuck.Licis@monroecountyedfound.com.
Website: https://monroecountyedfound.com/
