Community Service Projects
Available sites
ANIMALS
| Organization | Contact | Service Opportunities | Time commitment | Training requirement |
| Jacksonville Humane Society 8464 Beach Blvd., 32216. 724-4824. FAX 725-3040. |
Pet therapy, Grooming, and Pet adoptions programs |
Monthly | Monthly volunteer orientation | |
| Jacksonville Zoo 8605 Zoo Parkway, 32218. 757-4463, Ext.176 FAX 757-4315 |
Bill Allen |
Docent; Animal Show Program Assistant; Zookeeper Assistant; General Zoo Helper. | Weekend service opportunities are available. | Provided by Zoo |
| SAFE Animal Shelter 1605 Bartlett Avenue Orange Park, FL 264-SAFE (7233) |
Volunteer Coordinator |
ART, DANCE and THEATRE
| Organization | Contact | Service Opportunities | Time commitment | Training requirement |
| All Saints Early Learning Center, 4171 Hendricks
Ave.32207. 737-7800. FAX 737-0646 |
Brenda Robinson | Organize art projects for preschool children or for adults who attend adult daycare | Arrange with center | Arrange with center. |
| Cathedral Arts Project PO Box 17595, Jacksonville 32245-7595. 710-9254 FAX 725-1231 |
Gail Weltsek | Teach art and/or dance to children at neighborhood centers | Arrange with program | Student must have artistic and/or dance ability. Student must be able to make a weekly commitment. |
| Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave.,
32204. 356-6857 www.cummer.org |
Mary Cook | Help with day-to-day operations. Help with the Very Special Arts program in April | Arrange with museum | Arrange with museum |
| Theatreworks 1 Independent Drive, 32202. 353-3500. FAX 353-3583 |
Connie Goode | Help with the coordination of children’s theatre | 4-6 hours/week | Call the organization |
AVIATION
The Wright Flight Program is a program especially designed for Aviation majors. The program is a goal setting program for children and youth combined with learning about aviation.
| Organization | Contact | Service Opportunities | Time commitment | Training requirement |
| Wright Flight | JU Community Service Director | Teach aviation history to children at a local school and help them set academic and behavioral goals. Accompany the children on a tour of a local airport. | Two hours weekly for 6-8 weeks. | JU student responsible for viewing the video and lesson plan before teaching the weekly session. |
COMPUTER TRAINING
JU students can teach computer skills to children, homeless persons, senior citizens, and agency staff. Students can also perform data entry and systems analysis at some agencies. The following organizations have asked specifically for students with computer skills. Contact the organization of your choice for more information about their specific computer needs.
| Organization or School/Address/Phone |
Contact Person |
| Arlington Community Services 1450 Rogero Road, 32211. 743-7402 |
Kathy Womack |
| Arlington Elementary 1201 University Blvd., 32211. 745-4900. FAX 745-4946 |
Mrs. Pat Rigdon. |
| Boys’ Home Association 2354 University Blvd. North, 32211. (Adjacent to the JU Campus) 743-3611. FAX 744-8131 |
Lucretia Simmons |
| Catholic Charities 134 East Church Street, Suite 2, 32202. 354-4846, Ext. 238. FAX 354-4718 www.ccbjax.org |
Marie Weber |
| Community Connections 7507 Beach Blvd., 32216. 727-6460. Fax 727-6466 |
Jo McIntel |
| Habitat for Humanity 2404 Hubbard Street, 32206, 632-0949 FAX: 634-1813 www.habitat.org email: info@habijax.com |
Diane Quick |
| Jewish Family and Community Services 3601 Cardinal Point Drive, 32257-5582. 448-1933, Ext. 818. Fax 448-0349 |
Judy Dobrie |
| Parkwood Heights Elementary 1709 Lansdowne Drive, 32211. 720-1670. |
Susan Clancey, Principal |
| The Bridge 1824 Pearl Street, 32206. 354-7799 FAX 354-6352. www.thebridgeofnefl.com |
Karin Boriss |
| Urban Ministries of Springfield 207 West 6th Street 32206 356-3588, FAX 358-2600. |
Reverend Gretchen van Aken |
CHILDREN AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Children and Youth - Early Child Development
| Organization/Address/ Phone |
Contact Person | Service Opportunities | Time commitment | Training requirement |
| All Saints Early Learning Center 4171 Hendricks Ave., 32207.737-7800. FAX 737-0646 |
Brenda Robinson | Classroom Assistant, Rocker and Stroller, Roving Storyteller, Playground Assistant. | Arrange with agency. | Arrange with agency. |
| Normandy Village United Methodist Child Care Center 7915 Herlong Road, 32210. 783-1681 FAX 781-1011 |
Ginger Lee, Director | Teacher or Resource Assistant | Arrange with agency. | Courses in early childhood education helpful. |
Children and Youth- Mentoring
A mentor is a person who develops a relationship with a child or youth and provides support, guidance, and encouragement. Some mentoring programs require one hour per week while others require more. You can decide which program will work best for you. Mentoring training is provided free of charge through the Kesler Mentoring Connection (224-2400).
| Big Brothers Big Sisters 3100 University Blvd. S., Suite 120, 32216. 727-9797, Ext. 228. Fax 727-9994. www.bbbsjax.org |
Amy Marsh | Mentor a child/youth | One hour, once per week at the child’s school. |
Must be at least 18 years of age. Interview, background screen, and 2 hour training session required |
| Communities in Schools 301 W. Bay St., Suite 2360, 32202. 354-5918 Fax 355-9009 inter-net/cisja |
Angi Palmieri | Mentor a child/youth | School-based program | |
| Emergency Pregnancy Services 155 Oak Street, 32205 308-7510 |
Martha Quintero | Mentor a teen mother through the Mother to Mother mentoring program | Weekly commitment | Agency prefers that the mentor be a mother |
| Juvenile Justice Mentoring Program 858-6902 |
Veronica Cook-Stanley | Be a mentor and help a young person become a good citizen. | Weekly commitment. | Training is provided. |
| Lutheran Social Services 421 West Church Street, 32202 632-0022 |
Joy Spalding | Mentor a refugee youth to help him achieve success | School-based and community-based programs | |
| Rapid Response School Advocacy Program 126 West Adams Street, 32202. 356-8371 |
Josephine Jackson | Mentor a child who has been a victim of or a witness to violence | One hour once per week. School-based program. |
Training required. Program also operates in Fernandina in Nassau County, FL. |
| YMCA Outreach Center at Justina 3206 Justina Rd., 32211. 743-9033. |
Greg Howard |
Children and Youth - Tutoring, Recreation and Sports
The following schools and community-based organizations offer a variety of programs for children and youth. JU students can help children with homework, organize sports teams and games, plan birthday parties, create arts activities, bake cookies—the sky is the limit! Contact the school or organization of your choice and let the fun begin! Most sites would welcome groups of JU students, e.g., fraternity, sorority, Circle K Club, etc.
| School/Address/Phone |
Contact Person |
| Arlington Elementary 1201 University Blvd., 32211. 745-4900. FAX 745-4946 |
Mrs. Pat Rigdon. |
| Arlington Heights Elementary 1520 Sprinkle Drive, 32211. 745-4926. Fax 745-4944 |
Mrs. Patricia Gee |
| Arlington Middle School 8141 Lone Star Rd., 32211. 720-1680. Fax 720-1702 |
Arlene Guthrie |
| First Coast Development Academy 1078 West 18th Street. 32209 356-4227. Fax 353-5480 |
Maude Grey |
| Justina Elementary 3101 Justina Rd., 32211. 745-4909. |
Louise Chipman. |
| North Florida School of Special Education 4600 Beach Blvd., 32207. 346-5100, Ext.250 Fax 346-5111 |
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| Fort Caroline Elementary School 3925 Athore Drive, 32211 745-4904 Fax 745-4945 |
Janet Knott, Principal |
| Fort Caroline Middle School 3787 University Club Blvd., 32277. 745-4927.Fax 745-4937 |
Joseph Fowler, Principal |
| Jefferson Davis Middle School 7050 Melvin Road, 32210. 573-1060. Fax 573-1066 |
Deborah McDuffie |
| Parkwood Heights Elementary 1709 Lansdowne Drive, 32211. 720-1670. |
Susan Clancey, Principal |
| Terry Parker High School 7301 Parker School Rd. 32211. 720-1650. Fax 720-1700 |
Dane Gilbert, Principal |
Children and Youth - Tutoring, Recreation and Sports
| Community-Based Organization/Address/Phone | Contact Person |
| Baptist Home for Children 2300 Bartram Road, 32207. 721-2711 |
Mary Taylor |
| Boys and Girls Clubs 191 Pecan Street (Woodland Acres Unit) 1300 Riverplace Boulevard, 32207 721-1023. Fax 720-0442 |
John Johnson |
| Boys’ Home Association 2354 University Blvd. N. 32211. 743-3611. Fax 744-8131 |
Lucretia Simmons |
| CHANCE 1236 McDuff Avenue South, Suite 206, 32205. 388-1362. Fax 388-3335 |
Charma |
| Children’s Crisis Center PO Box 40279, 32207. 549-4676. |
Jamie Vaughn |
| Children’s Home Society Buckner Division, PO Box 5616, 32247-5616. 348-2811. | |
| Community Connections 7507 Beach Blvd., 32216. 727-6460. Fax 727-6466 |
Jo McIntel |
| Fresh Ministries 1131 N. Laura St., 32206. 355-0000. Fax 355-3004 |
Michael Bryant |
| Gateway Girl Scouts 1000 Shearer St., 32205. 388-4653 Ext. 27.Fax 384-1542 |
Donna Ridgway |
| Habijax 2404 Hubbard St., 32206. 632-0949. Fax 634-1813 |
Diane Quick |
| Jacksonville Area Legal Aid - Child Victim Rapid Response
School Program 126 W. Adams St., 32202. 356-8371. Fax 356-8285 |
Josephine Jackson |
| PACE Center for Girls (across the street from JU campus) 2933 University Boulevard N, 32211. 448-8002. Fax 448-2808 |
Kristie Naines |
Children and Youth - Tutoring, Recreation and Sports
| Community-Based Organization/Address/Phone | Contact Person |
| Police Athletic League 2165 W. 33rd St., 32209. 355-3308. Fax 353-9071 |
Darryl Henderson |
| Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless 611 E. Adams St., 32202. 359-0457 Ext. 228. Fax 359-0926 |
Mikie Flight |
| The Bridge 1824 Pearl St., 32206 354-7799 Fax 354-6352 |
Karin Boriss |
| Urban Ministries of Springfield 207 W. 6th St., 32206. 356-3588. Fax 358-2600 |
Reverend Gretchen van Aken |
| Woodland Acres Elementary - Positive Youth Development
Program 328 Bowlan St., 32211. 720-1663.Fax 355-9009 |
Carol Nevadomsky |
| YMCA Outreach Center at Justina 3206 Justina Rd., 32211. 743-9033. |
Greg Howard. |
| Youth Crisis Center 7007 Beach Blvd., 32216. 720-0002. Fax 721-7313 |
Brenda Frinks |
ENVIRONMENT
| Organization/Address/ Phone |
Contact Person | Service Opportunities | Time commitment | Training requirement |
| City of Jacksonville Clean It Up Green It Up City Hall, 117 West Duval St. 32202. 630-3420 |
Ongoing projects such as Adopt-a-Road, Adopt-a-Shore, and neighborhood Cleanups |
Once/month | ||
| Greenscape 4401 Emerson St., Suite 3, 32207. 398-5757. Fax 396-6767 |
Anna Dooley, Executive Director | Plant and prune trees Assist with Annual Tree Ranger Event. |
Arrange with agency. | Arrange with agency. |
| Jacksonville Zoo 8605 Zoo Parkway, 32218. 757-4463. Ext.176 Fax 757-4315 |
Bill Allen | Horticulture Program Assistant to help zoo gardeners | Arrange with agency. | Volunteer orientation |
| Tree Hill Nature Center 7152 Lone Star Rd., 32211. 724-4646. Fax 724-9132 www.treehill.org |
Lucille Cortese | Outdoor conservation work, including stream and grounds maintenance. | Students needed from May 1st-Sept. 30th. | Students needed from May 1st-Sept. 30th. |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
| Organization/Address/ Phone |
Contact Person | Service Opportunities | Time commitment | Training requirement |
| American Red Cross Riverside Ave., PO Box 751, 32202 358-8091 Fax 791-9236 |
Be an instructor for CPR/First Aid, HIV/AIDS, Water Safety, or Lifeguard. Disaster Team Member, participant in speaker’s bureau, or international translator |
Contact agency. | Required. Contact agency. | |
| Community Hospice of Northeast Florida 4266 Sunbeam Rd., 32257. 268-5200. Fax 268-9674 |
Susie Russell, Volunteer Coordinator | |||
| Life Care Center 355 Crossing Boulevard, Orange Park, 32073. 264-1950 Fax 264-6574 |
Martha Williamson |
Facilitate small group activities such as Bingo, exercise, etc. for senior citizens. Visit patients with Alzheimer’s. | Arrange with agency. | Arrange with agency. |
| Lutheran Social Services - AIDS, Care and Education 421 West Church Street, Suite 322, 32202. 632-0452. Fax 632-0431 |
Volunteer Coordinator |
Assist the "Drop-in Center" that offers recreational and social support services | Arrange with agency. | Arrange with agency. |
| March of Dimes 4161 Carmichael Avenue, Suite 212, 32207. 398-2821. Fax 398-8299 |
Bryan Lucey |
Youth representative on the Board of Directors or representative of the Youth Council that plans programs and special educational events. | Arrange with agency. | Arrange with agency. |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society 9550 Regency Square Blvd., Suite 104, 32225. 725-6800. Fax 725-0500 |
Julie Williams |
"Friendly Visitor Program." Assist persons with MS with light housekeeping chores, errands, grocery shopping or just visiting with the person. | Prefer students who are enrolled in health care or nursing programs. | |
| Planned Parenthood 3850 Beach Blvd., 32207. 399-2800, Ext. 35 Fax 399-2525 |
Debbie Thomas, Director of Education |
Numerous opportunities including HIV/AIDS Counselor and Health Educator Assistant | Arrange with agency. | Training is provided for all positions. |
| Ronald McDonald House 1440 Jefferson St. North, 32209. 798-2950. Fax 798-2966 |
Manya Stone |
Family Room greeter at Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
Greet visitors, offer refreshments, organize games for children. Cook meals at the Ronald McDonald House for families |
Four hour shift required at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. For meal preparation, one day per week or twice per month. |
Attend orientation and training. Willing to do group training for small groups of students. |
| Shands Jacksonville 655 West 8th Street, 32209 549-4271 |
Tammy Penland | Assist in ER or in other specific nursing units. Greet visitors, provide play activites with children in waiting rooms, deliver meals, talk with patients. | Requires a minimum commitment of 100 hours/year | Orientation and training is required. Check with hospital. |
HISTORY
| Organization/Address/ Phone |
Contact Person | Service Opportunities | Time commitment | Training requirement |
| Jacksonville Maritime Museum 1015 Museum Circle, Unit 2. 32202. 398-9011 (leave message) |
Greet and talk with museum visitors (tourists from all over the world). Discuss the maritime history with visitors; handle donations given by visitors | Two hour increments between the hours of 11:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. any day of the week | On the job training |
HUMAN SERVICES
These programs address crime victims, domestic violence, hunger, homelessness, literacy, substance abuse, and teen pregnancy.
| Organization/Address/ Phone |
Contact Person | Service Opportunities | Time commitment | Training requirement |
| Arlington Community Services- provides emergency food
and financial assistance to those in need 1450 Rogero Road, 32211. 743-7402. |
Kathy Womack | Assist in the food pantry: pack groceries for clients; replenish, sort and stack food in the food pantry. | Arrange with agency. | Arrange with agency. |
| Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM) 800 Shetter Ave., Jacksonville Beach, 32250. 241-2326. Fax 241-7340 |
Barbara Price |
Assist with food pantry and other services for poor and needy. May be able to be trained to help with Intake. | Arrange with agency. |
Arrange with agency. |
HUMAN SERVICES
These programs address crime victims, domestic violence, hunger, homelessness, literacy, substance abuse, and teen pregnancy.
| Organization/Address/ Phone |
Contact Person | Service Opportunities | Time commitment | Training requirement |
| Catholic Charities 134 E. Church St. Suite 2, 32202. 354-4846. Fax 354-4718 |
Marie Weber | Food Pantry Assistant | 9-12 noon or 1-4 pm, Mon.-Fri. as student’s schedule permits | Arrange with agency. |
| City of Jacksonville Mental Health and Welfare Services 421 W. Church St., 32202. 387-4357, Ext. 237 |
Sandra Hull | Assist case manager with home visits and other related duties | 4 hours/week | Arrange with agency. |
| City Rescue Mission 426 S. McDuff Avenue, 32254. 387-4357, Ext. 235. Fax 387-9377 |
Deborah Poczatek |
Assist in the homeless shelter; tutor homeless adults in basic education skills; serve meals in the dining hall; help in the medical/dental clinics. |
Arrange with agency. | Arrange with agency. |
| Clay County Clothes Closet 1010 Fromhart St. (off Gano Ave.), Orange Park 32073. 264-5239 |
Elaine Halley | Sort clothing. Help shoppers with clothing needs. Bag groceries. Organize food and clothing drives. | Organization is open Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m.-noon and 1st and 3rd Saturday each month | On the job training |
| Clara White Mission 612 W. Ashley St., 32202. 354-4162. Fax 791-4360 |
Meg Fisher |
Help set up and serve meals to the homeless. Assist with basic intake duties and interviews. | Mon-Thurs.: 11:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m. or Fri.-Sun.: 8:00-10:00 a.m. | On-the-job training |
| Downtown Ecumenical Services 215 Ocean St., 32202. 358-7955. Fax 358-3135 |
Mary Spuhler | Assist with food pantry and data entry. | 4 hours per week, Mon.-Fri. | Arrange with agency. |
HUMAN SERVICES
These programs address crime victims, domestic violence, hunger, homelessness, literacy, substance abuse, and teen pregnancy.
| Organization/Address/ Phone |
Contact Person | Service Opportunities | Time commitment | Training requirement |
| Dress For Success 216 E. Duval St. 32202. |
Toni Randall | Organize clothing closet. Assist job seekers with finding suitable work clothing | Arrange with agency. | Arrange with agency. |
| Emergency Pregnancy Services 155 Oak Street, 32205 308-7510 |
Martha Quintero | Mentor a teen mother through the Mother to Mother mentoring program | Weekly commitment | Agency prefers that the mentor be a mother. |
| Guardian Ad Litem Program 630-1200 |
Zann Williams | Represent the best interests of abused/neglected children in court | Varies. This activity requires a commitment to a child. |
Training is required and provided. |
| Goodwill of North Florida 4527 Lenox Ave., 32205. 384-1361 Ext. 220 Fax 387-3204 |
Bethann Monty |
Assist job seekers at employment centers, update job posting boards, perform other employment assistance tasks | Arrange with agency. | Arrange with agency. |
| Habijax (local Habitat for Humanity) 2404 Hubbard St., 32206. 632-0949, Ext. 203. Fax 634-1813 |
Diane Quick |
Assist with house construction, clerical work, and fundraising | Construction is Tues. - Sat. | On the job training |
| Hubbard House (domestic violence shelter) DUE TO CONFIDENTIALITY, VOLUNTEERS MUST CALL TO GET THE LOCATION OF THE SHELTER. PO Box 4909, 32201. 354-0076, Ext. 209. Fax 354-1342 |
Lane Reineke Clayton |
Serve as a victim advocate; work with children; help with clerical duties | Arrange with agency. | Orientation is held monthly. Must have a criminal background check completed. Training also provided. |
| Jacksonville Housing Authority RENEW Program 5248-2 Norwood Ave. (Gateway Mall), 32208 713-0105 |
Michelle Foster |
Teach and coach adults who are studying for the GED exam. (Academic levels range from 3rd - 12th grade.) | Arrange with agency. |
9 hours/week |
| Lutheran Social Services-Refugee Program 421 W. Church St., 32202. 632-0452, Fax 632-0431 |
Volunteer Coordinator | "Adopt" a refugee family; take family on tour of city and help them adapt; provide information to family about holiday traditions; help family with English. | 2-4 hours each week | Arrange with agency. |
| Lutheran Social Services- Second Harvest Food Bank 1502 Jessie St., 32206. 353-3663. Fax 632-0431 |
Tim Davis | Assist with maintenance of food bank. Bag groceries for clients | Mon.-Fri.- Arrange hours with agency. | Arrange with agency. |
| Lutheran Social Services-Kids Café Program 1502 Jessie St., 32206. 353-3663. Fax 632-0431 |
Joy Spalding | Assist with food delivery, preparation and set up of meals; organize fun activities for children especially activities that teach good nutrition. | Mon.- Fri.-p.m. | Arrange with agency. |
| QUEST 305 Washington St., 32202. 358-2411 Fax 358-2448 |
Carl Falconer |
Assist with homeless outreach program -trying to connect homeless persons to services including housing, medical care, food, etc. | Arrange with agency. | Provided by agency. |
| Mission House 800 Shetter Ave., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 241-6767. Fax 241-7340 |
Jan Flagler | Serve meals and distribute clothing and food to the homeless guests | Arrange with agency. | Arrange with agency. |
| I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless 611 E. Adams St., 32202. 359-0457. Fax 359-0926 |
Mikie Flight |
Provide activities for children in evenings and weekends. Help adults with basic reading and writing skills. | Arrange with agency. | Arrange with agency. |
| Urban Ministries of Springfield 207 W. 6th St. 32206 356-3588. Fax 358-2600 |
Reverend Gretchen van Aken | Help prepare and serve meals to guests. Organize food pantry and clothing closet. Help with office management | Flexible weekday hours | Provided by agency. |
| Victim Services 403 W. Tenth St., 32206. 630-6300 Fax 630-0770 |
Conduct follow-up telephone surveys. Serve on the crisis response team. |
Arrange with agency. | Arrange with agency. |
MENTALLY/PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED PERSONS
| Organization/Address/ Phone |
Contact Person | Service Opportunities | Time commitment | Training requirement |
| Best Buddies This is a campus organization that matches college students with a "buddy" who resides at L’Arch Harbor House, a residence for mentally challenged persons. To join Best Buddies, call Katie Nordmann at the JU Community Service Center, 745-7234 |
JU Community Service Center | Meet once a month with your "buddy" at a group outing, i.e., bowling, watching movies and dining together. | Phone call weekly and personal visit once per month | Attend group meetings and outings. |
| Center for Independent Living 2709 Art Museum Drive, 32207. 399-8484, Ext. 21. Fax 396-0859
|
Andrea Williamson |
Coordinate the special equipment loan closet. Help disabled
persons get access to equipment that they need. Help with the resource library. Perform computer data entry. Accompany disabled youth on field trips. |
During the hours of 9:00-4:30, Mon.-Fri.-flexible | Can meet with JU students for orientation/training during
hours of 9:00-4:30, Mon.-Fri.. Call and make appointment.
|
| Cerebral Palsy of Jacksonville 3311 Beach Blvd., 32207. 396-1462. Fax 396-1199 |
Holly Johnson |
Provide respite care for families who have a member with cerebral palsy | Flexible; shifts range up to 4 hours | Arrange with agency. Must be comfortable working with physically disabled person. |
| Developmental Learning Center 4101 College St., 32205. 387-0370. Fax 387-1816. |
Amy Buggle |
Teacher Assistant for classroom with children who have physical challenges and medical conditions | 1 day per week | |
| L’Arche Harbor House 700 Arlington Road, 32211-7306 Fax 744-4470 |
Dottie Klein |
Be a "Best Buddy" to one of L’Arche House Family members; serve as a teacher, cook, office helper. | For Best Buddies, phone call weekly and personal visit once per month There are other opportunities, i.e.,live-in assistants, that can require a one-year commitment. | Best Buddies or L’Arch Harbor House will provide. |
| North Florida School of Special Education (located at
Hope Haven) 4600 Beach Blvd., 32207. 346-5100, Ext. 250 Fax 346-5111 |
Anne Wall |
Be a classroom assistant. Listen to students read, help with cooking and art activities | During the hours of 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri | Must be comfortable working with children who have disabilities. For specific training/orientation, arrange with the agency. |
| Pine Castle 4911 Spring Park Rd., 32207. 733-2650, Ext. 142. Fax 733-2681 |
Tammy Simon |
Community friend to share time with a resident on weekends or evenings. Skills trainer one-on-one with disabled person in the work shop facility. Teach aerobics classes | Contact the agency for specific hours. | Interview with staff and tour the facility. Student must be comfortable working with disabled persons. |
MUSIC
| Organization/Address/ Phone |
Contact Person | Service Opportunities | Time commitment | Training requirement |
| Jacksonville Symphony Youth Music Program 300 W. Water St., 32202. 354-5479, Ext. 221. Fax 354-9238 |
Fey Rhow |
Piano Accompanist for Suzuki violin classes Sectional leader/assistant to the JSO Youth Orchestra. Assist with weekly rehearsals |
1-4 hours per month 1 hour on Sundays |
Meet with supervisor to discuss schedule and responsibilities |
PUBLIC RELATIONS/
MARKETING
Many organizations could benefit from help with marketing and public relations. Contact any of the organizations listed under Human Services.
SENIORS
| Organization/Address/ Phone |
Contact Person |
Service Opportunities | Time commitment | Training requirement |
| All Saints Early Learning Center 4171 Hendricks Ave.32207. 737-7800. Fax 737-0646 |
Volunteer Coordinator | Organize art projects or other activities for adults who attend adult daycare | Arrange with agency. | Arrange with agency. |
| Jewish Family and Community Services 3601 Cardinal Point Drive, 32257. 448-1933 Fax 448-0349
|
Doug Shine | Play piano or other musical instrument during lunch programs for seniors | Arrange with agency. | Arrange with agency. |
| Life Care Center 355 Crossing Boulevard, Orange Park, 32073. 264-1950 Fax 264-6574 |
Facilitate small group activities such as Bingo, exercise, etc. for senior citizens. Visit patients with Alzheimer’s. | Arrange with agency. | Arrange with agency. | |
| Urban Jacksonville 150 Riverside Ave., 32202 798-9500 |
Sandy Hardy |
Help deliver hot meals during lunch hour to seniors |
Arrange with agency. | Arrange with agency. |
WOMEN’S ISSUES
| Organization/Address/ Phone |
Contact Person |
Service Opportunities | Time commitment | Training requirement |
| The Women’s Center of Jacksonville 929 Peninsular Place, 32204. 356-3300. Fax 356-6551 |
Julisa Delamar |
Answer telephone calls on the Helpline. Help with special events. Conduct peer education sessions on women’s issues. | Arrange with agency. | Arrange with agency. |
"One Shot" Special Projects
Get your campus club, residence hall floor, apartment building, fraternity or sorority involved! A "One Shot" is a one-time service project that lasts about 3-4 hours. They’re fun, quick, and rewarding. Plus you get a break from studying, eat good food, make new friends, and learn to do things that you’d never thought you’d do. Call 745-7234 or visit the Center (Gooding-109) to sign up to participate.
ONGOING "ONE SHOT" PROJECTS
| Habijax (local Habitat for Humanity) 2404 Hubbard St., 32206. 632-0949, Ext. 203. Fax 634-1813 |
Diane Quick |
Assist with house construction, clerical work, and fundraising | Construction is Tues. - Sat. | On the job training |
| Jacksonville Housing Partnership 4401 Emerson St., 32207. 398-4424. Fax 398-0828
|
Debbie Truitt |
Construct wheelchair ramps for disabled and elderly citizens in Duval County | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on the day of the project. | Supervision provided by JHP staff. |
ANNUAL "ONE SHOT" EVENTS FOR 2000-2001
September
5 Voter’s Registration Drive in Student Center
6 Student Club Fair. Look for the Community Service Leadership Team, Best Buddies, Circle K and the Newman Club—all involve fun and community service!
Habijax (the local Habitat for Humanity) - House Raising Week - volunteers needed to build
100 homes in one week!7 Informational meeting for Best Buddies. 7:00 p.m. in Botts Lobby. Make a friend for life by being a buddy to a "different-abled" person
11 Join the Associate Community Builder Program with the United Way. Help the United Way and give 25 hours of community service right on campus. No travel required!
16 American Heart Association Walk -Friendship Fountain
20 Drive a BMW for cancer research! Tom Bush BMW will donate $1 for every mile you drive.
23 Wet and Wild St. John’s River and Exchange Island Clean-up on JU Campus
9-1 with lunch afterwards
October
2
Kick-Off for Operation Christmas Child. Pick up a shoe box and fill it with toys and goodies for a child overseas. Return your filled box to Community Service by Nov. 3rd.14 Race for the Cure at UNF. All kinds of volunteer opportunities are available.
28 Special Olympics
28 National Make A Difference Day
(project to be announced)
November
3 Operation Christmas Child ends–Last day to return your filled shoe box to the Community Service Center
11-18 JU Days of Thanks & Giving Week: Remembering the homeless and hungry Many activities taking place on and off campus:
11- Dec. 8 The Giving Tree (adopt a child in the Arlington neighborhood for Christmas
18 National Family Volunteer Day
(project to be announced)
December
1 World AIDS Day
8 Final day for The Giving Tree
January 2001
15 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday: "It’s a Day On, Not a Day Off"
Watch for details about this unique project
February
10 Greenscape’s Annual Tree Ranger Event
A great event for "tree huggers" and nature lovers.
March
5-9 Alternative Spring Break Project
(site to be announced)
30 The Community Service Center hosts the Florida Office of Collegiate Volunteerism Regional Workshop on campus - Come hear fascinating student and faculty presentations open to entire campus community!
April
21-28 Paint the Town with the Jacksonville Housing Partnership
Earth Day
Community Service Awards
May
8 JU Summer Service Corps begins for federal work study eligible students.
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAMS
National Service
Corporation for National Service
1201 New York Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20525. 1-202-606-5000. www.nationalservice.org
Engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service across the country through the following programs
AmeriCorps - new national initiative that involves citizens working on projects related to education, environment, public safety or human services. In exchange for service, members receive education awards. Members can serve close or far away from their home towns.
VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America)
Members are placed in community-based agencies to help find long-term solutions to problems caused by poverty
The Student Conservation Association -
PO Box 550, Charleston, NH 03603-0550.
www.sca-inc.org
Work on environmental projects that range from 1 week to 12 months.
Trinity Mission Center - (Catholic affiliated)
1292 Long Hill Rd., Stirling, NJ 07980-9988
1-800-272-8850 or email: trinityctr@aol.com
Volunteers for Educational and Social Services (VESS) - a program of the Texas Catholic Conference
1625 Rutherford Lane, Bldg. D, Austin, TX 78754-5105.
1-512-339-7123 or 1-800-771-5677
www.vess.org email: info@vess.org
International Service
Corporation for National Service -PEACE CORPS
Room 8500, 1990 K Street N.W., Washington, DC 20526. 1-800-424-8580. www.peacecorps.gov
Serve as a volunteer in a country outside of the USA.
Most assignments require a bachelor’s degree. Volunteers with backgrounds in agriculture, business, community development, education, health, math and science, and natural resource conservation are especially needed.
Peace Corps volunteers receive a living allowance; paid medical and dental care; technical, language, and cross-cultural training; $5,400 upon completion of two years of service
Cross-Cultural Solutions -
47 Potter Ave., New Rochelle, NY 10801
1-800-380-4777. Fax (914) 632-8494 www.crossculturalsolutions.org
Serve with humanitarian projects in India or West Africa for three weeks or more. Work in education, women’s empowerment, community development, health care and mor
Global Volunteers - 375 E. Little Canada Rd., St. Paul, MN 55117-1628. 1-800-487-1074
www.globalvolunteers.org. email@globalvolunteers.org
Volunteers for Peace -
43 Tiffany Rd., Belmont, VT 05730
www.vfp.org
Spend 2-3 weeks volunteering in one of 70 countries in Western and Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia and North and South America. $195 covers room and board with separate fee for transportation. Projects normally occur during summer months of June through September.