United Way of Palm Beach County

Volunteer Opportunity - Gleaning

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Volunteers are needed to glean this week-end: 1. Thursday, April 11 - 9:30-12:30 and 1:00-3:00 - Cucumber Cull Line in Delray Beach 2. Friday, April 12 - 9:30-12:30 and 1:00-3:00 - Cucumber Cull Line in Delay Beach 3. Saturday, April 13 - 9:30-12:30 - Cucumber Cull Line in Delray Beach 4. Saturday, April 13 - 1:30-3:30 - Mango in Boca Raton 5. Saturday, April 13 - 8:45-Noon - Sweet corn in Pahokee 6. Saturday, April 13 - 8:45-Noon - Sweet corn in Palm City 7. Saturday, April 13 - Green p...

2013 Spring Muck Olympics

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Glades Initiative is holding their 2013 Spring Muck Olympics (Revolutionized Fitness with the support of PATCH-Planned Approach to Community Health) along with numerous other organizations in Pahokee and Belle Glade during spring break, March 25 thru March 29. The Muck Olympics is a structured, week long sports and activity camp and targeted to at-risk and underprivileged youth, ages 8-16. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Carol Rodriguez at 561-996-3310; crodriguez@g...

Pack Up Relief Boxes For Super Storm Sandy

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Volunteers are needed to assist Catholic Charities with packing and weighing supplies being shipped to New Jersey for Super Storm Sandy victims. The dates are Thursday, Dec. 6, Friday, Dec. 7, Monday, Dec. 10 and Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 1:00-4:30 at St. Francis Center in Riviera Beach. Please contact Denise McOsker at Catholic Charities if you are able to volunteer - 561-345-2005; dmcosker@catholiccharitiesdpb.org

Eradicate Poverty One Family At A Time

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The National Circles Campaign-PBC is an innovative model to end poverty by assisting families with an hand up not a hand out. 46.2 million Americans live in poverty. In Palm Beach County 12.2% (161,056) of the population live below the federal poverty level. Volunteers are needed as mentors (allies) to coach families to achieve their life goals. Volunteers will build an intentional relationship with a family living below the federal poverty line and join them in their quest to have enough m...

211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Volunteers Needed

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast is helping receive calls from 211 in New Jersey in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and they are in need of volunteers to help answer phones. They will provide training. The call center is open 24/7 but high volume calls are being received from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. - you can work as many hours as you are able. The call center is in Lantana. If you are able to volunteer, please contact Pablo at 561-533-1065 or Patrice at 561-383-1149.

Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Help plan and execute a Success Measures Survey. Listen to community members, their assets, resources, needs and issues to help establish a vehicle for change and revitalize their community. Focus groups will be formed - 9 volunteers are needed for planning, execution (2 volunteers to read questions; 4 volunteers to write down the answers; 3 volunteers to observe the members and write observations) and after the focus group. Orientation is required. To volunteer and sign up, please c...

United Way Of Palm Beach County's Food Truck/Food Drive

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Join United Way of PBC on Saturday, September 15th for a family-friendly, foodie event with a community cause - the Food Truck/Food Drive!

IRS Exempt Organizations Summer 2012 Internship Program For Graduate Students

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Exempt Organizations graduate student internship program is an exciting opportunity to learn - on the inside - about the federal tax code and the projects and programs the IRS uses to promote education and enforce compliance among tax-exempt organizations nationwide. OPENINGS: Work with tax professionals in the IRS office of Exempt Organizations: -- EO Rulings and Agreements (R&A) is responsible for approving requests for tax-exempt status, issuing private letter rulings on complex tax q...

Barnes And Noble World Book Night

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Barnes and Noble - Wellington - is looking for volunteers for World Book Night on Monday, April 23 to distribute 20 books to light or non-readers. Volunteers will have 20 free books shipped to a nearby location that the volunteer must pick up and then distribute on April 23. To sign up or for more details and information go to the Barnes and Noble Web site at www.worldbooknight.org

Volunteer Opportunity - Haiti - Hygiene Kits

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

United Way of Palm Beach County and The Palm Beach County Disaster Recovery Coalition An astounding one million people made an impact on their local communities by committing to volunteering through the Give A Day. Get A Disney Day. program. The goal of inspiring one million people to serve was reached quickly. Thank you Palm Beach County for your tremendous spirit, dedication and passion for civic change, and for helping make this program such an overwhelming success! Though the Give A D...

Seagull Industries For The Disabled, Inc.

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Seagull Industries encourages mentally retarded and developmentally challenged individuals to achieve their potential through education, vocational training, and social/daily skills training. Seagull Industries, founded in 1979, has been dedicated to serving mentally retarded and developmentally challenged adults, regardless of their IQ and abilities. Please go to: https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpbc/admin/agency/view.tcl?agency_id=218935 to view various volunteer opportunities a...

VISTA, Nonprofit Capacity Building

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Do wish you could work for an organization that makes a significant impact in our community? If you have leadership potential, commitment to service, interpersonal skills and an eagerness to learn, this may be the opportunity for you! We are looking for someone interested in becoming an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America). The VISTA will assist United Way of Palm Beach County to measurably improve Palm Beach County's ability to increase community awareness and assist i...

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program - Greeters Needed

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Help thousands of people receive the money they've earned! United Way of Palm Beach County is looking for volunteers to be greeters at specific VITA locations throughout Palm Beach County. The service is available to residents who earn less than $42,000 a year. VITA assists individuals who have problems preparing their own returns and cannot afford professional help. Volunteers will be trained by the site coordinator. Volunteers are required to commit to working a minimum of 4 hours per w...

Shelter From The Storm

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Help alzheimer's patients when they are most vulnerable! WHAT: Assisting Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Patients and Caregivers at the Palm Beach County Special Needs Shelter WHEN: During hurricane season or disaster relief WHERE: Special Needs Shelter, Palm Beach Central High School - 8499 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington Trainings are taking place on June 1, June 2, and June 3 Contact Beverley at 561-683-2700 x. 35 or Beverley@Alzcare.org to register.

Listen To Children Program Volunteer Orientation

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The essence of mentoring is the sustained human relationship: a one-on-one relationship that shows a child that he/she is valued as a person and is important to society. If you are: a caring adult, a positive role model, a friend, a coach, an advisor, a self-esteem builder and an advocate, and you are willing to begin one of life's most rewarding and fulfilling experiences...Listen to Children Program is your volunteer opportunity. We are inviting you to participate in this Pre-Match P...

STARS Conference

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

STARS Conference (Start Transition and Realize Success) - today in Palm Beach County there are almost 25,000 students with disabilities in the public school system, and every year, thousands of these youth drop out or leave high school, without a blueprint for building a productive life beyond high school. The conference will feature informational workshops on IEPs (Indvidual Education Plan) for transition from high school, as well as information about a wide array of community-based s...

Locks Of Love

Tue, 07 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Locks of Love is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing hairpieces free of charge to financially disadvantaged children 18 and younger suffering from any type of medical hair loss. Locks of Love is in need of your help! There has been an influx of donations from Valentine's Day. They are also expecting another influx of donations from the feature that was on the Today Show on March 1st. Volunteers will sort donated ponytails (gloves will be provided, however, there is no worry,...

March Is Endometriosis Awareness Month

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. For further information and how to get involved in activities, please visit their Web site at www.endocenter.org.

Grandma's Kitchen

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Grandma's Kitchen engages seniors in teaching food preparation and nutrition skills at the West Riviera Beach and Pahokee Beacon Centers to children in those afterschool programs. The courses will focus on teaching healthier ways of preparing customary recipes and controlling portion size. The Seniors or "Grandma's" will be providing the instruction in a comfortable, familiar and trusting environment. Six to eight "Grandma's are needed at each site and will be paid a small stipend. T...

Grant and Award Opportunitites

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Awared and Grant opportunities available for the following: 1) Learn and Serve America & The Corporation for National and Community Service. 2) CiviConnections 3) Katrina's Kids Community Service Grants 4) The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

Project Thanksgiving Volunteers

Fri, 19 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT

United Way of Palm Beach County and WPEC NEWS 12 are partnering in a new, three-year project to stop hunger in Palm Beach County. As part of this initiative we are teaming up for Project Thanksgiving. We are looking for volunteers interested in assisting at WPEC NEWS 12 to answer incoming phone calls from agencies and individuals. We are looking for a few committed volunteers 1-2 days per week for 2-4 hours per day for a two month period of time beginning August 29th. Volunteers will also...

Project Hunger

Wed, 03 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT

United Way of Palm Beach County and WPEC NEWS 12 have partnered in a new, three-year project to stop hunger in Palm Beach County. It's called Project Hunger. Every day, hunger affects everyday people of all ages and all races. One in three households run out of food before they have money to buy more. WPEC has committed its station's resources and community service airtime to raising public awareness about hunger. United Way and WPEC are very excited about Project Hunger, and hope the c...

Hurricane Awareness Expo

Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

A Hurricane Awareness Expo event is being held to encourage the entire community to take an active role and show their support for one another while participating in a fun event with food, music, information, and activities for the entire family. The event is being held at Centennial Square on Clematis Street from 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 4 (shifts available). Project Hope is looking for volunteers to assist at this event. Volunteers will assist vendors and Project Hope s...

American Red Cross - Hurricane Charley (Training)

Mon, 23 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT

The American Red Cross Greater Palm Beach County Chapter is looking to train volunteers who are able to give a two-week commitment to help the Hurricane Charley disaster relief effort. Volunteers must be able to attend a training session on Introduction to Disasters, Mass Care and Family Services classes. Session is Sat. Aug. 28 and Sun. Aug. 29 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please contact the American Red Cross if you are interested at 561-833-7711.

Community Back to School Bash

Tue, 13 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

The Community Back to School Bash is an annual event put together by over 15 non-profit agencies in Palm Beach County. These agencies come together to assist children that are in need of school supplies. Approximately 15 volunteers are needed in two shifts on Sat. Aug. 7 from 8:00 a.m. p 11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There are two locations; West Palm Beach at Lakeside Presbyterian Church and Palm Beach Gardens at Palm Beach Gardens High School. On July 26 and 27 the d...

Agencies, Register your Holiday Volunteering/Wish List

Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Again this year, United Way of Palm Beach County is producing an on-line version of our "2003 Holiday Guide to Giving & Volunteering". This much requested annual listing provides people in our community easy access to holiday specific volunteer needs and agency holiday wishes.