HUNGER/HOMELESSNESS
Independence Cay
*United Way of the Florida Keys Partner Agency
Needs volunteers to help with administrative work, fundraising, and public awareness.
Contact: (305) 743-3121, 1669 Overseas Hwy Marathon, Florida 33050
Website: http://www.kaironline.net/id39.html
KAIR: Keys Area Interdenominational Resources
*United Way of the Florida Keys Partner Agency
Needs volunteers to help pack food, sort donations, assist in the office and with fundraising, and help with public awareness. Also needs dedicated long-term volunteers for case management, phone translation services, and assistance with HMIS systems/data entry.
Contact: 305-743-4582, 3010 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
Website: http://www.kaironline.net/index.html
Domestic Abuse Shelter
*United Way of the Florida Keys Partner Agency
Needs victim advocates at the middle and lower Keys shelters. Advocates provide crisis counseling, hotline coverage, and counseling.
Contact: (305) 734-4440, PO Box 522696 Marathon Shores, FL 33052
Website: http://www.domesticabuseshelter.org/
YOUTH/EDUCATION
FL Keys Guardian ad Litem – “I Am for the Child”
Learn how to volunteer for Florida’s Guardian ad Litem Program and start helping children in your community. Guardian ad Litems speak on behalf of children who have experienced abuse, abandonment, and neglect. Our goal is to help children find their way to a safe, loving, and permanent home. The Guardian ad Litem Program serves all of the Florida Keys (Monroe County).
Volunteer responsibilities include monthly visits with the child in their home placement or school to build a relationship based on trust and mentorship, observing their environment to ensure they are safe, respected, and loved, and partnering with legal staff to advocate for this child’s best interest in the courtroom – effectively being the voice of those who cannot speak for themselves.
Offices are located in Key West, Marathon, and Tavernier. Trainings held in both Key West and Marathon.
Contact: Krista at 305-292-3485 for more information.
Website: https://guardianadlitem.org/
Marathon Recreation Center
*United Way of the Florida Keys Partner Agency
Needs volunteers to help grant fund, help with homework and academics, and organize games.Volunteers can email [email protected] for more information.
Contact: (305) 743- 4164, 810 33rd Street Gulf Marathon, FL 33050
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 [email protected].
Website: https://monroecountyedfound.com/
WILDLIFE
Marathon Wild Bird Center
Needs volunteers to rescue wildlife, pick up supplies, fund-raise, answer questions for visitors, clean cages, feed birds, and mend cages. Husbandry volunteers are scheduled for two- to -three hour shifts one or more days a week.
Contact: Kelly Grinter at [email protected] (305) 743-8382, 5550 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
Website: http://www.marathonwildbirdcenter.org/
CONSERVATION
Pigeon Key
Needs volunteers to assist with island maintenance and other miscellaneous tasks. Volunteers can call the number listed for more information.
Contact: (305) 743-5999
Website: http://pigeonkey.net/
Grimal Grove, Growing Hope Initiative
Needs volunteers to help grow the property of Grimal Grove, through landscaping, agriculture, and other opportunities.
Contact: (305) 923-6663. 258 Cunningham Ln. Big Pine Key, FL 33043, [email protected]
Website: http://growinghopeinitiative.org/
CONSTRUCTION
Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys
Volunteers help with construction and home repairs. Also looking for volunteers to help organize special events; office/clerical and database work. 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. Volunteers also needed for working committees: Family Selection; Family Support; and Church/Community Relations.
Contact: 305-743-9828, 8055 Overseas Hwy Marathon, FL 33050
Website: http://www.habitatmiddlekeys.org/
SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Guidance Care Center
Needs support group leaders, case managers, fundraisers, teachers, and help with clerical work.
Contact: (305) 434-7660, 3000 41st St. Ocean, Marathon FL 33050
Website: http://www.gcmk.org/index.html
HEALTH
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 [email protected]
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Community Educators: Contact Alex Lewy at 954.786.1533 or [email protected]
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The Longest Day (signature fundraiser) Committee: Contact Emma Nestler at 954.786.1533 or [email protected]
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Advocacy: Contact Jennifer Braisted at 954.786.1533 or [email protected]
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 [email protected].
Website: https://monroecountyedfound.com/
