2019 Community Volunteer Opportunities
UUCS Social Justice Committee
All Faiths Food Bank—8171 Blaikie Court, Sarasota, Fl. 34240- Volunteers needed for: --UUCS Backpacking on the fourth Wednesday of every month Sept to May, 1:00 to 3:00pm. Signup sheet at Social Justice table. -- Sorting donated food at AFFB, various days
and times.--Mobile pantry and Sprout Mobile Farm Market, various days and locations. Go to allfaithsfoodbank.org to create your volunteer profile.
Angel’s Attic --- 1255 Seeds Ave. Sarasota, FL 34237. 941-266-5139, Angelsattic-srq.org. Organization that provides free clothing, children’s toys, household items, small appliances and furniture to families in need. Drop off donations or volunteer Mon. Wed. & Friday 10:00 -1:00.
Bethesda House ---1670 4thSt. Sarasota, Fl. 34236. Community center sponsored by Catholic Charities providing support services for persons with HIV/AIDS and their families. Food Pantry, UUCS members staff Fridays 9-12:00, contact Judith Wiegand at wiegandsalem@aol.com to sign up. Also two volunteers are needed Tues 9:30am for 1 hr. to unload food from All Faiths Food Bank. Contact Colleen McMenamin, cmcmenamin@ccdis1.org. 941-366-1886
Children First---serving vulnerable children birth to 5 yrs. old, and their families at 13 locations in Sarasota. Volunteers needed to assist with children (6wks-5yrs), special events & donations. Go to volunteer@childrenfirst.net, or call 941-953-3877.
Literacy Council of Sarasota---Volunteers needed to provide one-to-one adult tutoring one time /week at a public place agreeable to both parties. No previous teaching or tutoring experience required. Six hour training and $25 registration fee is required. Contact sbergstrom@sarasotaliteracy.org, or 941-955-0421.
Mothers-Helping-Mothers --- mhmsarsota@yahoo.com . Call Sheri, vol. Coord. at 714-349-6552 to volunteer, Tues. Wed. or Fri. 8:30-12:00 at 5933 N. Washington Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34243. Donations received there Tues. and Fridays 9-11:30 and first Sat. 9-11:30. Adult clothing, children’s clothing and toys, household items, are given out free to families in need.
Meals on Wheels – 421 N. Lime Ave. Sarasota Drivers needed… Monday –Saturday (approx. hrs. 9:30am to 11:00) Kitchen help… 8:30-10:30am- Call 941-366-6693 to volunteer.
Planned Parenthood – Volunteer opportunities are available for special events and advocacy. Contact Sarah Scully, Communications Coordinator Sarah.Scully@ppswcf.org.
Resurrection House---507 Kumquat Ct. Sarasota, Fl 34236—resurrectionhousesarasota.org. Day Center for the Homeless. Volunteers needed for counseling, laundry, sizing and marking clothing, data entry, etc. Contact Joe Lucero at 941-365-3759 to volunteer.
Remnant Café –Serving meals to the homeless at 2895 Ashton Rd. Sarasota, fl. 34231 Mon, Wed. & Fri. Servers needed 9:30-4:00. Donate men’s casual clothing, under ware, toiletries.
Second Chance - Last Opportunity 1933 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Sarasota, Fl 34234. Serving individuals and families in crisis, primarily in the Newtown area. Go to secondchancelastopportunity.org for volunteer and donations needed or Contact April Glasco, CEO/founder at aglasco63@gmail.com or 941-360-8660,
SPARCC, Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center---donate gently used items to Treasure Chest at 1426 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota 34236, 941-953-7800. www.Sparcc.net
Streets of Paradise – Potluck Food Share for the homeless each Thurs. at 6:30pm. Bring food by 6pm outside Salvation Army, Central and 9th. Streets of Paradise facebook page for details.
Sunshine Community Compost—go to sunshinecommunitycompost.org to learn about community composting opportunities and to check out volunteer options.
Take Stock in Children---Volunteers needed as mentors to provide low income students (middle to High school) with assistance in improving their school grades, help in preparing for college, career planning and to develop life skills. Opportunities offered in five Sarasota schools. Contact mentor coordinator Mandy@takestocksarasota.org or call 941-404-6101.
Tutors and homework assistance needed for elementary students living at Janie’s Garden, 2350 Central Ave. Sarasota 34234. 3:30 to 5:00pm any day/days Monday to Thursday. Contact Derrick Kirce, Social Services Coordinator at derrick.kirce@bettertomorrows.org or 941-953-2255 to set up an appointment for an orientation and to volunteer.
Turning Points – 701 17th Ave. W, Bradenton, Fl 34205 Volunteers needed- complete list at TPManatee.org. Also donations needed, all categories. Contact Cheryl Hedger, Vol. Coord. 941-747-1509. Volunteers needed for meal service at Our Daily Bread, same location.
Tutors needed after school for at-risk elementary children, 3rd, 4th and 5th graders, who are in the Sarasota Ballet “Dance-The Next Generation” full scholarship program. Volunteers needed any day, Monday to Friday 3:30 to 6:00. Contact Lisa Townsend, Program director at Townsend@sarasotaballet.org or 941-359-0099, ext. 126.
Unidos Now---A non-profit organization that works to empower Latinos to achieve their highest level through education, integration and civic engagement. Go to unidosnow.org to see volunteer opportunities and to apply, or contact Luz Corcuera, Ex. Director luz@unidosnow.org or 941-840-0266.
Contact Nina Tortelli , nwoldt3@aol.com with questions, corrections or additions to this list.
and times.--Mobile pantry and Sprout Mobile Farm Market, various days and locations. Go to allfaithsfoodbank.org to create your volunteer profile.
Angel’s Attic --- 1255 Seeds Ave. Sarasota, FL 34237. 941-266-5139, Angelsattic-srq.org. Organization that provides free clothing, children’s toys, household items, small appliances and furniture to families in need. Drop off donations or volunteer Mon. Wed. & Friday 10:00 -1:00.
Bethesda House ---1670 4thSt. Sarasota, Fl. 34236. Community center sponsored by Catholic Charities providing support services for persons with HIV/AIDS and their families. Food Pantry, UUCS members staff Fridays 9-12:00, contact Judith Wiegand at wiegandsalem@aol.com to sign up. Also two volunteers are needed Tues 9:30am for 1 hr. to unload food from All Faiths Food Bank. Contact Colleen McMenamin, cmcmenamin@ccdis1.org. 941-366-1886
Children First---serving vulnerable children birth to 5 yrs. old, and their families at 13 locations in Sarasota. Volunteers needed to assist with children (6wks-5yrs), special events & donations. Go to volunteer@childrenfirst.net, or call 941-953-3877.
Literacy Council of Sarasota---Volunteers needed to provide one-to-one adult tutoring one time /week at a public place agreeable to both parties. No previous teaching or tutoring experience required. Six hour training and $25 registration fee is required. Contact sbergstrom@sarasotaliteracy.org, or 941-955-0421.
Mothers-Helping-Mothers --- mhmsarsota@yahoo.com . Call Sheri, vol. Coord. at 714-349-6552 to volunteer, Tues. Wed. or Fri. 8:30-12:00 at 5933 N. Washington Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34243. Donations received there Tues. and Fridays 9-11:30 and first Sat. 9-11:30. Adult clothing, children’s clothing and toys, household items, are given out free to families in need.
Meals on Wheels – 421 N. Lime Ave. Sarasota Drivers needed… Monday –Saturday (approx. hrs. 9:30am to 11:00) Kitchen help… 8:30-10:30am- Call 941-366-6693 to volunteer.
Planned Parenthood – Volunteer opportunities are available for special events and advocacy. Contact Sarah Scully, Communications Coordinator Sarah.Scully@ppswcf.org.
Resurrection House---507 Kumquat Ct. Sarasota, Fl 34236—resurrectionhousesarasota.org. Day Center for the Homeless. Volunteers needed for counseling, laundry, sizing and marking clothing, data entry, etc. Contact Joe Lucero at 941-365-3759 to volunteer.
Remnant Café –Serving meals to the homeless at 2895 Ashton Rd. Sarasota, fl. 34231 Mon, Wed. & Fri. Servers needed 9:30-4:00. Donate men’s casual clothing, under ware, toiletries.
Second Chance - Last Opportunity 1933 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Sarasota, Fl 34234. Serving individuals and families in crisis, primarily in the Newtown area. Go to secondchancelastopportunity.org for volunteer and donations needed or Contact April Glasco, CEO/founder at aglasco63@gmail.com or 941-360-8660,
SPARCC, Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center---donate gently used items to Treasure Chest at 1426 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota 34236, 941-953-7800. www.Sparcc.net
Streets of Paradise – Potluck Food Share for the homeless each Thurs. at 6:30pm. Bring food by 6pm outside Salvation Army, Central and 9th. Streets of Paradise facebook page for details.
Sunshine Community Compost—go to sunshinecommunitycompost.org to learn about community composting opportunities and to check out volunteer options.
Take Stock in Children---Volunteers needed as mentors to provide low income students (middle to High school) with assistance in improving their school grades, help in preparing for college, career planning and to develop life skills. Opportunities offered in five Sarasota schools. Contact mentor coordinator Mandy@takestocksarasota.org or call 941-404-6101.
Tutors and homework assistance needed for elementary students living at Janie’s Garden, 2350 Central Ave. Sarasota 34234. 3:30 to 5:00pm any day/days Monday to Thursday. Contact Derrick Kirce, Social Services Coordinator at derrick.kirce@bettertomorrows.org or 941-953-2255 to set up an appointment for an orientation and to volunteer.
Turning Points – 701 17th Ave. W, Bradenton, Fl 34205 Volunteers needed- complete list at TPManatee.org. Also donations needed, all categories. Contact Cheryl Hedger, Vol. Coord. 941-747-1509. Volunteers needed for meal service at Our Daily Bread, same location.
Tutors needed after school for at-risk elementary children, 3rd, 4th and 5th graders, who are in the Sarasota Ballet “Dance-The Next Generation” full scholarship program. Volunteers needed any day, Monday to Friday 3:30 to 6:00. Contact Lisa Townsend, Program director at Townsend@sarasotaballet.org or 941-359-0099, ext. 126.
Unidos Now---A non-profit organization that works to empower Latinos to achieve their highest level through education, integration and civic engagement. Go to unidosnow.org to see volunteer opportunities and to apply, or contact Luz Corcuera, Ex. Director luz@unidosnow.org or 941-840-0266.
Contact Nina Tortelli , nwoldt3@aol.com with questions, corrections or additions to this list.