VOLUNTEER
USFL 
Interested students can volunteer in the Lakeland community. Volunteer
USFL promotes and encourages community involvement to increase the
civic and moral development of our students. Volunteer opportunities
exist with the following agencies. If you are a community agency
and would like your information listed here, please contact the
Office of Student Life at studentlife@lakeland.usf.edu.
Volunteer Resource Center of Polk County
A new VRC is available for students and agencies. One of the purposes of the VRC is to provide a centralized method for volunteer opportunities in Polk County. You can find multiple volunteer opportunities by searching their database.
MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Bike Ride
This event takes place on April 26, & 27, 2008. It is a two-day, 150 mile ride from Cypress Gardens to Sea World. It is our mission to bike to create a world free of MS. Last year, this event raised a record-breaking amount of just over one million dollars. As you can imagine, volunteers play a huge part in the success of this event. Check out the volunteer descriptions and sign up to volunteer online.
YMCA Reads
USF Lakeland and the YMCA of West Central Florida have partnered
together to promote the YMCA’s Reads program! Volunteers
are needed on a weekly basis from 3:00-3:45 pm to help a child
build their literacy skills. This ongoing commitment can help
our 1st and 2nd graders prepare for the FCAT. To volunteer, contact
Dorene Walter at (863) 859-7769 or dorene.walter@ymcawcf.org
Special Friends
Special Friends is a community based mentoring program that serves
children at risk for abuse and/or neglect. We serve children who
are ages 3 to 17 and live in Polk County. Mentors must be at least
21 years of age or older, pass background checks, and must be
drug free. Training and support is provided by the program. For
more information contact Mandy Lang at (863) 904-3024 or mlang@gcjfs.org
Rath Senior Connextions
and Education Center
The Rath Senior Center is looking for instructors for their Senior
Scholars Program. Classes range from 1-2 hours one day a week
for 4-6 weeks. You can pick and choose your topic and time you
want to teach the class. Topics can include computer classes,
life long writing, creative writing, book club, or arts and crafts.
To volunteer, contact the Rath Center at (863) 533-5925.
Noah's Ark of Central Florida
http://NoahsArkFlorida.org
Noah's Ark is a not-for-profit organization founded by parents
of individuals with developmental disabilities. We are committed
to empowering individuals who have developmental disabilities
by advocating on their behalf and by providing or facilitating
meaningful employment, recreational and social opportunities and
affordable housing choices. Volunteers are the life-blood of Noah's
Ark. You can help with special events, teach a class, organize
an outing, help with fund-raising or simply become a friend. For
more information visit the web site listed above or call (863)
687-0804.
Center for Independent Living
in Central Florida, Inc. http://www.cilorlando.org
The Center for Independent Living (CIL) has been serving families
in Central Florida since 1976. CIL, in partnership with the community,
promotes personal rights and responsibilities among people with
all disabilities and strives to eliminate architectural, communication,
and attitudinal barriers. For more information contact Oceana
Sanchez, Community Relations Specialist at (407) 623-1070 x3119
or osanchez@cilorlando.org.
Big Brothers Big Sisters http://www.bbbsfl.org
Volunteer to be a Big Brother or Big Sister with a child in the
community. You can volunteer at a local school for one hour a
week or volunteer in the community with a child three or four
times a month. To apply to be a Big Brother or Big Sister, stop
by the office at LLC 2104 or visit the BBBS website listed above.
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