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The more we give, the happier we feel!
The more we give, the happier we feel!
Volunteer/Community Service is a wonderful way for high school students to offer their personal time to assist others within their school and/or community.
Volunteer/Community Service is NOT required to graduate. It IS however, required among the criteria for earning any of the Florida Bright Futures Scholarships.
Hours can be earned through a variety of ways but must be done free of financial gain and cannot be done as a replacement for a paid position. On this page will be listings of volunteer/community service opportunities and contact information. This list does not reflect the ONLY services that can be done, but intends to offer a list of those individuals, schools, and organizations that are in search of volunteer students.
Make sure you print the service record form and turn it in to Ms. Echemendia in A-108.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
As an American Cancer Society volunteer you can honor a survivor or a loved one lost to cancer, help save lives of people in your local community, and around the world. It only takes a little time to do a lot of good. Discover how rewarding it is to be a volunteer.
The vital work of the American Red Cross is made possible by people like you who contribute their unique backgrounds, talents and skill levels. Our needs change based on current events, adding flexibility to get you involved in an area that inspires you! We have volunteer opportunities to match a wide range of interests and time commitment. Contact your local chapter to find out more about what is available in your area.
Do you or someone you know have an hour or two each week that you are willing to dedicate on a regular basis to the Animal Welfare League? We may have something that would interest you and benefit the animals. We are always expanding the list of available opportunities for our volunteers. Contact Dawn at 941-625-6720 for more information.
St Vincent de Paul offers assistance with food, clothing, housewares, furniture and limited financial assistance. 100% all volunteer agency. You may help by making a donation of food, or cash if you are unable to do the grocery shopping. Contact our office phone at 941-639-3957 if you are interested in volunteering.
Founded in 1948, the Boca Grande Woman’s Club (BGWC) has a long tradition of service and contributions to the Boca Grande Community. Through the Club’s Community Grant and Scholarship Programs, the organization impacts the lives of those living, working and visiting Boca Grande and the surrounding area. If you are interested in volunteering please contact them via email: bgwc33921@gmail.com Volunteering can lead to a possible scholarship.
Volunteers to assist staff in all programming areas both in Port Charlotte and Englewood. Specific areas of opportunity are homework, academic tutoring, cooking, mentoring, arts, computer technology and fitness. For more information, contact Jessica Anderson at 941-235-2472 or janderson@bgocfcc.org. Volunteering can lead to a possible scholarship.
Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies
Volunteers are an essential part of C.A.R.E., assisting victims of crimes, answering hotline calls, conducting hospital responses, and in fundraising endeavors. If interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact 941-639-5499 for more information.
Coach Carr is always looking for volunteers to assist with the Charlotte BMX track. She is currently looking for volunteers with a passion for contributing to the BMX Facility. Charlotte BMX take pride in our community, and believe it is important to give back. Here are a few qualities they are looking for: ethical & responsible, self motivated, great sportsmanship, friendly attitude, and flexible hours. If you are interested in volunteering email Coach Carr at Amanda.Carr@yourcharlotteschools.net.
Charlotte County Computer Group
Charlotte County Computer Groups is seeking student volunteers. Reach out to Cheryl on Wednesday's only, for further information. cccgcoffice@gmail.com
Charlotte Harbor Trinity United Methodist Church
CHTUMC offers a scholarship and gives preference to students that volunteer here or are members.
Charlotte Local Education Foundation (CLEF)
Volunteers are needed a few afternoons each week at the Teacher Supply Depot “store” and office assistance for light clerical work. All work is light duty, flexible hours. Background check required. If interested, contact Sara Wierhake, executive director, at 941255-7500 ext. 294 or email sara.wierhake@your charlotteschools.net.
Charlotte Square, Aaron Street. Hurricane debris clean-up needed. Kathleen Militello, 585-300-1101 or Militello_kathleen@yahoo.com.
Charlotte Warriors Pop Warner
The local Charlotte Warriors Pop Warner football league could use some help volunteering at home games, and we were hoping some CHS students might be interested in fulfilling some of their volunteer requirements at our field. Volunteers are needed for both spring and fall seasons. Students would be responsible for helping us with positions like chain crew, water filling, field/stand cleanup, concession, gate, etc. If you are interested please contact MJ Atkinson, Charlotte Warriors Secretary at 713-501-1447.
Cooperfish Books is always looking for volunteers every other Saturday to read children's books aloud to children in the community. It is located in Punta Gorda. Click the link to get the contact information.
Divine Global Recovery
Divine Global Recovery is a non profit organization formed to help families after natural disasters. We also offer Storm Preparation Seminars, environmental education and youth mentoring. We currently have a small volunteer crew of 10 students. We offer volunteer hours for a Bright Futures Scholarship. We also offer unique opportunities to do the things interesting and fun things that students are good at and that can lead to a career. Our volunteers have made flyers, videos, logos and 3-D printing. We made our own key chains with a 3-D printer. One of our volunteers wrote and performed an original song for our Mother Nature Art Contest. We do local clean up projects, art contests, Storm Prep Seminars and more. We walk alongside other non profits such as Valerie’s House, The Loveland Center and The Homeless Coalition. We intend to produce a variety show to raise funds and awareness for what we do. We do a weekly radio show on a local non profit radio station, WKDW 97.5 FM. We meet and have planning sessions every Friday at 2:30 PM at our office at 805 LaVilla Rd. Punta Gorda 33950. We are actively looking for new volunteers. You must have a positive attitude, an ability to get along with everyone and a desire to serve others. For more information, please call (844) 99-DIVINE.
DoSomething members join volunteer, social change, and civic action campaigns to make real-world impact on causes they care about. Make an impact with millions of young people, and earn easy scholarships for volunteering. Enter to win by doing community service. No essays, no GPA requirements, no recommendations, no applications...and you can enter multiple scholarships.
Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity is a volunteer-driven organization. We welcome all to join us as we build safe, decent, affordable homes in partnership with families in need. As a volunteer, there is always a place for you to bring your unique talents and skills. Experience is not necessary – Our staff will provide all the training needed. We invite you to help us build homes, work in our ReSale Stores, and help in our office. Volunteering is a great way to meet future Habitat Homeowners, who are earning sweat equity, while volunteering as well. If you have some spare time and would like to make a difference in your community, please consider volunteering with Charlotte County Habitat!
Volunteers are the backbone of the Homeless Coalition. An Army of more than 400 volunteers contributed to ending homelessness by assisting with meals, cleaning, answering phones, typing, copying, raising money, serving on committees, stocking the pantry, teaching classes, and helping in the resale shop, Fabulous Finds Re-Sale and Unique Boutique. For more information, call Virginia Milano at (941) 627-4313, Ext. 134.
Volunteer Opportunities include: Great American Cleanup, International Coastal Cleanup, Adopt-A-Road, Adopt-A-Shore, Adopt-A-Highway, Board of Directors, Fund Raising Committee, Beautification Projects, Student Calendar Art Contest, Cigarette Litter Prevention Program, and Little Free Libraries. Volunteer projects do qualify for the Florida Academic Scholarship requirements. Additionally, we enjoy working with Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts on volunteer projects for all ages! Please call (941) 764-4390 or click here to send us an email to get involved! Volunteering can lead to a possible scholarship.
The Military Heritage Museum depends on volunteers daily. Our volunteers have a variety of responsibilities, including monitoring and interacting with visitors in the exhibit galleries and program areas, promoting the Museum’s Membership Program, assisting in the Ship's Store, providing information at the main lobby welcome center, and more! Click on the link to see more information and start the application!
Moose Youth Awareness Program
Contact Ruth Heid, Youth Awareness Chairperson, Gulf Cove Moose Lodge, 502-494-4031.
New Operation Cooper Street
650 Mary St., Punta Gorda: volunteers to tutor kindergarten through eighth-grade students. The volunteers will help the students with their daily school assignments including math, spelling, reading and sentence writing. These volunteers are needed Monday through Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Volunteers are also needed daily from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to drive 10-passenger vans to pick up the students at their schools. Drivers must watch two hours of driving safety videos to be certified by the county to drive the vans. For more information or to complete an application, contact Margaret Forde at 941-639-3034. Volunteering can lead to a possible scholarship.
PGD Airport Ambassador Program
Students interested in learning more about the airport environment and interacting with people. Students should have a friendly attitude, good oral communications skills, basic safety acumen, and the ability to take and give directions. Students will provide their own transportation to and from the airport and may utilize the passenger parking lots free for two hours.
PicklePlex of Punta Gorda at FSW
Students are offered a unique volunteering opportunity at the PicklePlex. Contact Scott Garber at scott.garber@pickleplex.org, for more information. Visit www.pickleplex.org/ .
The Punta Gorda Elks Lodge is seeking student volunteers to assist with various clerical/office duties and dining room services. If interested contact Dawn McIntyre, office manager at 941-637-2606. Volunteering can lead to a possible scholarship.
Punta Gorda Horseman's Association
We need all of our members' participation and cooperation to maintain this organization's reputation of being the Best Horsemanship Association in South Florida. It's you, our members who make this association what it is and can continue to be, but we need you. Volunteering your time not only shows spectacular Sportsmanship, but it also shows you care. Volunteering can lead to a possible scholarship.
Volunteers will be working in the office to answer phones for us after school till 4pm. They are really in need of help on Tuesdays and Friday afternoons. Click the link to apply. Or contact Pamela Martin at (941) 639-3162, ext. 114.
Punta Gorda Youth Baseball
Punta Gorda Youth Baseball, a 501c3 non-profit organization, is located at South County Park in Punta Gorda. Our organization offers baseball and softball leagues for local youth, ages 4-15. We welcome volunteers from Charlotte High to earn volunteer hours required for graduation. Please contact Mrs. Nicklas in the Career Center, for more information about our volunteer opportunities.
Do you want to help out at a Relay event but don't have time to commit to a leadership role or a team? No problem. We always need helping hands the day of the event. Tents need to go up, Luminaria bags need to be lit at night, funds need to be collected and counted. There are many small ways to help out that make a huge difference.
Saint Vincent de Paul
Everything Saint Vincent de Paul does helps our Charlotte County neighbors. Thank you so much for any support that you can provide in return for service hours! Contact Mary C. Schweitzer, SVDP Rummage Sale Check-out Coordinator. Email: mcschweitzer@comcast.net or call 410-805-5885.
ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda
By becoming a volunteer at ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda, you can enrich your life by making a difference in our community and by gaining a deep sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. Our volunteers graciously donate their time and energy assisting our patients and staff. Depending on your interests and the needs of the facility, you may volunteer in areas that provide you with patient interaction, like the emergency room and information desk, or in areas like the business office, human resources and the education department. You will have the opportunity to volunteer at any of our facilities: ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte, ShorePoint Health Punta Gorda or ShorePoint Health North Port. Prospective volunteers are interviewed for placement, attend an orientation session and receive required training. For questions or additional information, please contact the Human Resources Department at (941) 637-2552 or (941) 766-4295. Teen Volunteer application can be downloaded here.
Volunteers are needed to coach and assist with sports all year round. Upcoming sports this summer that need coaches/volunteers are softball, powerlifting and bowling. Training is provided. Other volunteer opportunities include working with Athlete Leaders, office work, community outreach and fundraising. Your commitment of time and talent can make a huge difference for our Athletes. If you are interesting in volunteering with Special Olympics in Charlotte County, please call 941-545-4601 or email info@specialolympicscharlotte.org.
TEAM Punta Gorda is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to making Punta Gorda an even better place to live, work, and play. We work on projects vital to our community in partnership with local businesses, government, and other community organizations. Our community is full of talented, motivated people who share the same vision. Whether you have a little or a lot of time to contribute, we invite you to participate! Click on the title to see some of the ways you can get involved!
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YREADS at Peace River Elementary
Looking for an opportunity to make a difference and use your school volunteer hours? Consider becoming a Volunteer Mentor with YMCA Reads! an afterschool reading program at Peace River Elementary in Port Charlotte. We are preparing to launch programming on Tuesday, September 3, and need your help.
Our afterschool reading and mentoring program serves at-risk students in Kindergarten through 4th grade every Monday through Thursday afternoon from 3:15-5:15 pm.
We are looking for Volunteer Mentors to be paired with groups of 1-3 students during the 2025-26 school year. Mentors typically volunteer for 1-2 sessions per week and work with the same students (either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday). Mentors do not need prior teaching experience, but they must complete an application, undergo a background check, and submit additional forms through the Y. This process is free.
Once all forms are uploaded and the background check is cleared, the Site Coordinator will contact you to schedule a time to complete the volunteer training. If you have volunteered in past years, your training will be shorter in length and primarily a refresher course, which will include any program changes that may have occurred.
We would love to have you join (or rejoin) YMCA Reads! this year. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Site Coordinator Kate Upton with the subject “Volunteer,” and she will send you the following steps, including this year’s application and the link to sign up for a training. kupton@ymcaswfl.org
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