Volunteering Opportunities in Miami as a Minor
This Tuesday you read my fellow writer, Juliette Richart’s, timely article of 17 things a minor in Miami could do for fun. Miami is a beautiful city for people of all ages and if you want to give back, do good for those in it. There are many opportunities; here, I present you 17 of them.
Summer Camp Counselor
As the warm days approach, take your chance at being a kid’s favorite camp counselor this year. Try calling the camp you went to as a kid, if not, check these out.
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Alper JCC:
Their Camp J and Tennis Camp are two ways you can volunteer and have a fun time. Lead children ages 3 and up through activities like arts and crafts, team sports, and science.
Location: 11155 SW 112 Avenue, Miami, FL 33176
Contact: 305.271.9000
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Miami Children’s Theatre:
Let out your inner thespian and be director’s helper by guiding your campers in singing, acting, and dancing classes. Each Creative Camp session ends with a musical performed by the kids that are sure to leave you proud.
Location: 11155 SW 112 Avenue, Miami, FL 33176
405 University Drive, Coral Gables Fl 33134
Contact: 305.274.3595
305.460.5601
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Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade:
Assist Project Learn campers in a variety of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) activities and help them build skills like friendship, teamwork, and confidence.
Locations: – 9475 N Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33176
– 10915 NW 14th Avenue, Miami, FL 33167
Contact: 305.578.5753
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Roxy Performing Arts Center:
Guide students through different strands of the performing arts, as well as in their educational periods. Roxy makes sure their campers are feeding their passion and feeding their minds, and you could be a part of it.
Location: 4246 SW 152nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33185
Contact: 305.226.0030
Animal Shelter
Love animals? Take care of the cutest cats and dogs waiting to be adopted in Miami-Dade shelters.
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Miami-Dade Animal Services Center:
After an orientation and application, you are on your way to spending your days with loving pets and helpful staff.
Location: 3599 NW 79th Ave, Doral, FL 33122
Contact: 305.418.7159
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The Cat Network:
Once you’ve applied for the cat lover’s dream gig, you’ll be contacted to go to the location that best suits you. Take care of all types of cats and assist staff in feeding, washing, etc.
Location: Miami, FL 33234
Contact: 305. 255.3482
Miscellaneous
A few different places to volunteer at and serve a great purpose.
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CC4HORA:
Children’s Clothing for Homeless, Orphans, Fosters & Adopted is a nonprofit organization started by Miami-Dade high-schooler Celine Borroto-Alvarez. Donations of clothing, books, toys, or school supplies, as well as working in the delivery process can be exchanged for volunteer hours.
Contact: cc4hora@gmail.com
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Camillus House:
Students and parents work together to prepare and distribute food to the homeless community of Miami.
Location: 726 NE 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33132
Contact: 305.374.1065 ext. 438
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Miami Children’s Hospital:
Volunteers can explore their interest in medicine while working hands-on in a hospital and helping less fortunate children. Potential volunteers must complete an application, attend orientation, and buy a uniform.
Location: 3100 SW 62nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33155
Contact: 305.662.8225
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Priscilla & Tiffany’s Art Corp.
Share your love of visual arts by working with, educating, and inspiring the little artist in kids.
Location: 12488 SW 127th Avenue, Miami, FL 33186
8200 Hialeah Gardens Boulevard. Bay #9, Miami, FL 33018
Contact: 305.256.3060
305.556.2002
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Miami Children’s Museum:
There are a variety of positions available all year round, but students focus on inspiring curiosity in museum guests and help make it a better place for children to learn.
Location: 980 Macarthur Causeway, Miami, FL 33132
Contact: 305.373.5437
volunteer@miamichildrensmuseum.org
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Students Demand Action:
Students Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization founded and run by high school students that promote common sense gun laws. Volunteers work at helping events run smoothly and participating in activities based on the meeting.
Location: Varies
Contact: julianasimone.sda@gmail.com
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The Little Lighthouse Foundation:
Assist children and families of South Florida facing educational, financial, and medical hardship. Volunteers will help activity leaders in things from dance and meditation classes, to homework help and meal time. Make an account and make your own volunteer schedule on their website to get started.
Location: Varies
Contact: 786.566.1219
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Monthly Beach Clean-up:
Get your friends and family together every second Saturday of each month to make our beaches beautiful. Meet a great community of fellow samaritans and people of all ages ready to protect sea life and keep our beaches free of trash.
Location: 3109 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 32304
Contact: jenni.leve@dep.state.fl.us
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Savannah’s Cakes 4 Kids:
Have a passion for baking? Use your skills to fundraise for My Charity 4 Kids, Inc. which works towards funding research in the field of congenital eye disorders, Autism, as well as grant funds, and supplies to these families and non-profit organizations that share a common interest.
Location: Varies
Contact: 561.223.9717
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Feeding South Florida:
Volunteers help inspect, sort, build, and repack food so that it is ready for distribution through Feeding South Florida’s direct service programs and partner agencies.
Location: 2501 SW 32 Terrace, Pembroke Park, FL 33023
Contact: 954.518.1818
volunteers@feedingsouthflorida.org
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Miami Metro Zoo:
Work alongside zoo staff to make sure all families have a good time learning about the beautiful wild animals Miami Metro Zoo has to offer. Volunteers have a variety of duties like providing information and direction to guests, validation of tickets, and assisting with crowd control.
Location: 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami FL, 33177
Contact: 305.251.0400