At At the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, we work to encourage the sport of fishing. We need volunteers to assist with fishing programs and to work in our interactive galleries.

Minimum Age: 15 years old

Volunteers are needed to act as jurors, clerks, and attorneys in Youth Court, a nationwide program run locally to help unclog the court system.  Juveniles charged with misdemeanors or minor felonies waive their right to be tried in traditional court and are tried in youth court in return for a clean record upon completion of probation (or whatever sentence the court imposes).  The recidivism rate, or rate of re-arrest, in youth court is 4-5% versus the 28-34% rate of traditional court.  Recently the Youth Court Program was expanded to include the Teen Drug Court function as well. Youth Court is held in four locations throughout the county, including Delray Beach Courthouse at 200 West Atlantic Ave where trials take place every Thursday evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. Other locations include West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and Belle Glade. Parents are welcome to watch their children in action, but all proceedings must remain confidential.  Attorney training takes place in September; student volunteers will be coached by pro bono lawyers.  Great for students interested in a law career.

Service with the Special Olympics begins with the Indoor Games in September. Students can help with Bowling competitions on September 18th. In addition, volunteers are needed to help with various sports practices both fall and spring. Volunteers assist coaches through enthusiastic encouragement of the athletes and often participate in physical activity.

Small number of volunteers, ages 15-18, are needed to help with pet adoptions in Boca, Saturdays and Sundays (cats only) from 10: 00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Written parental consent required. Must be 18 years old to participate.

We need teen volunteers to help in our beautiful botanical garden. There's plenty of wooding, trimming, and planting to do as well as office work and special events! Please call 561-233-1755 for more information!