Our mission is to educate and generate conversations with young people about ecology and the environment and involve them in caring for our earth. It is a grass roots volunteer organization involved in Marine conservation and educational projects to preserve the local coral reef environment. We need volunteers for: office work; phones, filing, data entry, art projects, helping on field trips. Minimum Age: 14 years

Teens can assist with preparing boxes with food, sorting clothing or toys for the thrift shop between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays only. However, if you, your team of Volunteens, or your school would like to sponsor a food drive, please call Sandy Sharp at (954) 627-6900 for more information. Not only will you be helping those in need but also every food drive is highlighted in our newsletter, which is sent to all of donors and community partners.

We prepare and motivate future voters through nationally acclaimed curriculum in K-12 with hands-on voting experience. We need volunteers to join our high school student advisory board, participate in fundraising activities, and join our think tank. Minimum Age: 14 years old

Mission: The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida serves Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee, Highlands, Monroe, Hendry, Glades, Collier and Lee. OUr biggest cities include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Key West, Naples, and Fort Myers counties. The average cost of a wish is $5,000.

The Kids for Wish Kids® (elementary, middle school ages) and Wishmakers® (high school and college ages) programs are fundraising programs implemented int he schools, religious organizations, and community/civic organizations to raise funds and community awareness on behalf of Make-A-Wish. For more information, fundraising ideas and forms, log onto: www.sfla.wish.org/spev-kidsforwishkids.htm or call 954-967-9474.

Broward Urban River Trails works to maintain, improve, and increase urban wilderness locations for recreation, education, and historical purposes. We need volunteers to provide general assistance.