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VolunteerLEON, the Leon County Volunteer Center

Leon County veterans day parade needs volunteers


Soldier with flagGive back to Big Bend veterans by volunteering at the Leon County Veterans Day Parade! Volunteers are needed from 8 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Nov. 11, to be parade marshals, as well as custodians.

CLICK HERE to volunteer, or call Megan Caldwell (850) 606-1940.

If you would like to participate in the parade, applications can be downloaded at www.leoncountyfl.gov/vets/parade
 

Kids Voting Leon County needs volunteer organizations


Kids Voting Leon CountyKids Voting Leon County needs volunteer organizations to staff  voting stations at many precincts around Leon County to assist school children who come with their parents and provide them with a real to life voting experience. Children learn the importance of democracy and the responsibilities of being informed voters by participating in a special curriculum provided to the schools and then the children have the chance cast an official-looking ballot at the Kids Voting Station.  For more information or to volunteer go to the Kids Volunteering Leon County Website at www.kvlc.org or contact Ann Spangler at kidsvoting@gmail.com.
 

Stand up, Speak Out
for an abused or neglected child…
Become a Guardian ad Litem


Guardian ad Litem of the Big BendGuardians ad Litem are citizens who volunteer to represent children before the court, social service agencies and the community. Volunteers are trained and supervised by program staff, including attorneys. On average, Guardians ad Litem devote 4-6 hours a month & create relationships that can make a huge impact on children’s lives.

To become a Guardian, you must be at least 19 years of age and successfully complete the 30 hour pre-service training program. No one with a felony arrest or prior history of child abuse and neglect will be considered.  CLICK HERE to download an application.  For training information CLICK HERE.
 

Kidfest needs interns/volunteers

Kids Incorporated of the big bend
Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend is seeking Volunteers and/or Interns to help plan and organize our annual branding event “Kidsfest” which will be held in May of 2009. Tasks include developing marketing strategies, recruitment of community partners, developing brochures, creating concepts, developing artwork for signage, writing press releases, booking exhibitors and entertainers etc...

This is a great opportunity for anyone who may be interested in gaining experience working with a non-profit agency and desire to work in areas of event coordinating, marketing, communications, media, entertainment, journalism, and publications etc...  For more information email Beatrice Samson or call 850-414-9800 ext.112

 

WFSU pledge drive needs volunteers

WFSU
Volunteer with Tallahassee’s non-commercial, member supported full time radio station-news and information on 88.9 and classical and jazz music on 91.5 FM. In order to maintain the high quality programming that so many depend upon and enjoy, we hold membership drives twice each year. October 15 through October 27, we will count on volunteers like you from all over the Tallahassee area to pitch in to answer phones and record pledges. Two hour shifts begin at 6:00 in the morning and end at 6:00 pm each week day. We also need volunteers for some weekend shifts.  To sign up for this fun and exciting way to give back to your community CLICK HERE
 

Sponsor a thanksgiving basket for youth in foster care


Big Bend Community Based CareThere are youth in our community who have spent time in foster care and are now living on their own. These youth do not have a space reserved at anyone’s table and no means to prepare a great meal without your help. Please help us to supply our youth with a Thanksgiving basket so they will experience the support of a caring “family” community.  For donations and information please email JoNetta Chukes or call (850) 410-1020 ext.123.
 

more Featured Events and Opportunities


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(850) 606-1970  blue spacer  Fax:  (850) 606-1971
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