CONNECTING LOCAL NON-PROFITS WITH THE LWR COMMUNITY.
THE ALLIANCE GIVES BACK
Give back to local non-profits during The Alliance Gives Back Volunteer Days, on Oct. 1, 2 & 3!
Now entering its ninth year, the Alliance Gives Back (AGB) initiative continues to strengthen the LWR community by connecting local businesses with non-profit organizations through meaningful volunteer service. By bridging the gap between for-profit companies and the non-profits that serve our region, AGB helps build lasting partnerships that support organizations working to improve the quality of life throughout the community.
Last year, AGB had more than 30 volunteer projects completed and over 800 volunteer hours donated by Alliance members. These projects provided valuable support to local non-profits while giving businesses and their employees the opportunity to make a tangible impact in the community.
Beyond the volunteer hours, AGB fosters stronger relationships between organizations, raises awareness of the important work being done by local non-profits, and opens the door for new volunteer opportunities that many community members may not have otherwise discovered. Together, these efforts help strengthen the non-profit sector and ensure the Lakewood Ranch community continues to thrive.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED?
Register as a Volunteer.
Gather your friends, family, or coworkers to give back to your community by signing-up for one, or more, AGB projects!
Scroll below to learn more about the different projects available to you, then click the button to sign up.
Sign-ups close Wednesday, Sept. 16
DAY ONE
Thursday, October 1
Click through to see the available projects for day one.
HOPE Family Services
Thursday, October 1 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am & 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: 1215 8th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Number of Volunteers Needed: 8
Family Friendly: Yes; Under 18 years need a parent
Activity Description: Volunteers will be sorting clothes, tagging merchandise, and organizing and maintaining merchandise on the sales floor.
Equipment: Comfortable clothes and shoes
Physical Requirements: N/A
Contact(s): Lindsay Hartman
Phone: 941-747-8499
Email: lindsay.hartman@hopefamilyservice.org
Organization's Mission:
To promote safety, strength, and well-being for those affected by domestic violence in Manatee County (Florida). HOPE has had one goal; to offer high-quality, life-saving services, which are confidential and offered at no charge for victims and survivors of domestic violence. HOPE Chest is our thrift store where survivors and their children can shop free of charge for clothing, household items, furniture, and more. The store is also open to the public, with proceeds helping to fund our Emergency Safe Shelter.
Harvest House (Harvest Tabernacle of Sarasota Inc)
Thursday, October 1 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Number of Volunteers Needed: 20
Family Friendly: Yes; Under 18 years need a parent
Activity Description: Volunteers will be planting, watering, mulching, and doing outdoor campus beautification.
Equipment: Comfortable clothes, shoes and gloves.
Physical Requirements: Lifting and digging may be required. Consideration for heat exposure.
Contact(s): Jill Santorelli
Phone: 941-404-5880
Email:jsantorelli@harvesthousecenters.com
Organization's Mission:
Champion hope and transform lives through supportive and affordable housing, addiction recovery programs, and food security.
Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida
Thursday, October 1 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 4780 (&4740) Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
Number of Volunteers Needed: 20
Family Friendly: Yes; 15 years and older
Activity Description: Volunteers will help beautify our outdoor property facilities. Trimming, raking, planting, watering, and mulching. Gloves will be provided to all volunteers.
Equipment: Comfortable clothes and must wear close-toed shoes
Physical Requirements: Lifting and digging
Contact(s): Alisa Peters
Phone: 941-302-4642
Email: petersa@gsgcf.org
Organization's Mission:
To build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County
Thursday, October 1 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 5236 30th Street W Bradenton, FL 34207
Number of Volunteers Needed: 20
Family Friendly: Yes; No age requirements
Activity Description:
The Club Makeover Day is a community volunteer event focused on improving and beautifying the Boys & Girls Club facility. Volunteers will work together to paint, clean, organize, landscape, and complete light improvement projects to create a more welcoming, safe, and inspiring environment for our youth.
Equipment: Comfortable clothes and must wear close toed shoes.
Physical Requirements: None
Contact(s): Jermaine Ashley
Phone: 510-508-7935
Email: jermaine.ashley@bgcmanatee.org
Organization's Mission:
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation
Thursday, October 1 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 5985 Silver Falls Run, Suite 210 Bradenton, FL 34211
Number of Volunteers Needed: 10
Family Friendly: No; 16 Years and Older
Activity Description: The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation project is a hands-on activity to include putting together volunteer appreciation gifts to be distributed to approximately 300 volunteers statewide. Participants will work together to create individual “Thank You” gifts. Supplies will be provided by FCS Foundation.
Equipment: Comfortable clothes and shoes.
Physical Requirements: None
Contact(s): Ashleigh Bradway
Phone: 443-693-2636
Email: Ashleigh.Bradway@flcancer.com
Organization's Mission:
Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation provides non-medical financial assistance to adults undergoing cancer treatment in Florida. We help pay for essential expenses, such as rent or mortgage, utility bills and car payments, so patients can focus on what really matters – fighting cancer.
Foundation For Dreams
Thursday, October 1 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 751 Rye Wilderness Trail Parrish, FL 34219
Number of Volunteers Needed: 25
Family Friendly: Yes; 14 Years and Older
Activity Description: Organizing activity and maintenance buildings. We have moved to a new location and our activities and maintenance buildings need to be organized
Equipment: Comfortable clothes and must wear close toed shoes.
Physical Requirements: Some lifting, light tasks such as labeling also available
Contact(s): Jamey Keefer
Phone: 941-746-5659
Email:support@foundationfordreams.org
Organization's Mission:
To celebrate the abilities and develop the comprehensive skill set of children with special needs and chronic illnesses ages 7-17 by collaborating with families to provide individualized result-based goals and family support in a camp environment.
The Circus Arts Conservatory
Thursday, October 1 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: 2075 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota FL 34239
Number of Volunteers Needed: 5 Per Slot
Family Friendly: Yes; 18 Years and Older
Activity Description: Classroom Kits for the Marvelous Miraculous Circus Machine. Assemble supplies (toys, blocks) so students can build cause-and-effect machines to explore Newton’s laws.
Equipment: None
Physical Requirements: It is light assembly of small objects—can be done sitting or standing.
Contact(s): Rosanne Catalano
Phone: 941-773-0962
Email: rosanne@circusarts.org
Organization's Mission:
The Circus Arts Conservatory, a 501(c) 3 organization, stands as Sarasota’s premier destination for spectacular performances, world-class circus training, and unforgettable circus experiences. Our organization has been the cornerstone of Sarasota circus culture, nurturing young talent through our legendary Sailor Circus Academy for over 76 years, while presenting breathtaking performances that have made Sarasota synonymous with circus excellence worldwide. The Circus Arts Conservatory defies gravity, sparks imagination, and shapes the future through unforgettable performances, elite youth training, and transformative education.
Parenting Matters
Thursday, October 1 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location:602 3rd St. E, Bradenton, FL 34208
Number of Volunteers Needed: 6
Family Friendly: No; 18 Years and Older
Activity Description: Volunteers will hand-address envelopes that will be mailed to supporters throughout our community. This simple but essential task helps create a more personal connection with our donors while allowing more resources to be directed toward programs that strengthen families. No experience is necessary. All materials will be provided. Your time and attention will help ensure our Annual Appeal reaches supporters and continues to advance the lives of children, together with their parents.
Equipment: None
Physical Requirements: Clear and neat handwriting
Contact(s): Rebekah Prieto
Phone: 941-756-3007
Email: rprieto@ParentingMattersFL.org
Organization's Mission:
Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County
Thursday, October 1 | 10:00 am -12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: 1750 17th St, Building L, Sarasota, FL 34234 & 6005 Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34238
Number of Volunteers Needed: 4 Per Shift
Family Friendly: No; 16 Years and Older
Activity Description: Assist with organization, scanning, document removal, packing, breakdown of bookshelves and garbage removal.
Equipment: Comfortable clothing and must wear close toed shoes.
Physical Requirements: Carrying of heavy boxes, removal of bookshelves, bending, lifting
Contact(s): Alison Fraga
Phone: 813-205-6205
Email: afraga@elcsarasota.org
Organization's Mission:
We work to ensure every child in our community has access to safe, high-quality early childhood education, and that families have clear, practical support as they navigate child care providers and financial assistance.
Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's
Thursday, October 1 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 722 Apex Road, Suite A , Sarasota, FL 34340
Number of Volunteers Needed: 10
Family Friendly: Yes; 13 Years and Older
Activity Description: Volunteers will be assisting with administrative tasks in the air conditioned office. Tasks include assembling packets of information which will be stuffed into envelopes, counting promo items and storing them, readying bags for future programs, writing notes, and things of this nature.
Equipment: Volunteers will work in the conference room and/or storage space in our office- a light layer might make them more comfortable going from AC to storage. Please wear comfortable clothing (with range of motion) and comfy shoes.
Physical Requirements: Volunteers should have enough mobility to maneuver around a table and the flexibility to grab individual pieces of paper. Light lifting of boxes.
Contact(s): Donita Pace
Phone: 941-926-6413
Email:office@neurochallenge.org
Organization's Mission:
Neuro Challenge for Parkinson's has a mission to improve the quality of life of people with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers-TODAY. We provide resources as well as educational, therapeutic, and support programs at no charge and work to empower them to be members of an inclusive, caring, supportive community where they can live their best lives with determination and hope.
All Faiths Food Bank
Thursday, October 1 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: 8171 Blaikie Court, Sarasota, FL 34240
Number of Volunteers Needed: 15
Family Friendly: Yes; 10 Years and Older
Activity Description: Warehouse sorting - Volunteers will be helping to pack and sort food for All Faiths Food Bank.
Equipment: Comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes.
Physical Requirements: Volunteers will be standing
Contact(s):Emma Mancini
Phone: 941-549-8151
Email: emancini@allfaithsfoodbank.org
Organization's Mission:
Together with our partners, we provide healthy solutions to end hunger in our community.
Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County
Thursday, October 1 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: 600 8th Ave W Suite 100 Palmetto, Fl 34221
Number of Volunteers Needed: 10
Family Friendly: Yes; 18 Years and Older
Activity Description:Volunteers will label and organize books for use in our Early Literacy Programs.
Equipment: Comfortable clothing and must wear close toed shoes.
Physical Requirements: Volunteers may be asked to move book boxes and place books on shelves.
Contact(s):Rachel Spivey
Phone: 941-212-4995
Email: rspivey@elc-manatee.org
Organization's Mission:
The mission of the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County is to provide and coordinate the services of school readiness programs, in an efficient manner, in order to help all children develop the skills needed to achieve future educational success, to support the role of parents as their child's first and most important teacher, and to continue to improve the quality of services available in the community.
Humane Society of Sarasota County
Thursday, October 1 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: 2331 15th St., Sarasota, FL 34205
Number of Volunteers Needed: 10
Family Friendly: No; 16 Years and Older
Activity Description:Help prepare us for our busy October season and ensure our spaces are ready to welcome guests. Volunteers will assist with light indoor cleaning in shared and public areas, including sweeping floors, cleaning windows and doors, and tidying common spaces. As a thank you for your support, you'll enjoy a brief behind-the-scenes tour and learn more about our mission and impact. (Please note that this role does not involve direct animal handling).
Equipment: Comfortable clothing and must wear close toed shoes.
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform light cleaning tasks, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 20 pounds. Volunteers may be exposed to cleaning chemicals and potential allergens, including pet dander.
Contact(s): Em Udarbe
Phone: 941-955-4131 ext. 113
Email: eudarbe@hssc.org
Organization's Mission:
HSSC operates Sarasota's premier no-kill shelter, providing compassionate care for cats and dogs while expanding lifesaving programs, fostering collaboration, and educating communities to build a No-Kill Florida.
Take Stock in Children Sarasota
Thursday, October 1 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 2250 Myrtle St Sarasota, FL 34234
Number of Volunteers Needed: 7
Family Friendly: Yes; 18 Years and Older
Activity Description: We have been so fortunate to have space at Booker Middle for over a decade. We have accumulated a lot of paper in that time. Now that we have gone digital, we would love some help in cleaning out the office.
Equipment: Comfortable clothing and must wear close toed shoes.
Physical Requirements: Lifting trash bags and papers for shedding.
Contact(s): Diana Dill
Phone: 941-504-0995
Email: Diana@takestocksarasota.org
Organization's Mission:
Providing post-secondary education to low-income students in Sarasota County through mentoring, college success coaching and tuition scholarships.
DAY TWO
Friday, October 2
Click through to see the available projects for day two.
HOPE Family Services
Friday, October 2 | 9:00 am - 11:30 am & 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: 1215 8th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Number of Volunteers Needed: 8
Family Friendly: Yes; Under 18 years need a parent
Activity Description: Volunteers will be sorting clothes, tagging merchandise, and organizing and maintaining merchandise on the sales floor.
Equipment: Comfortable clothes and shoes.
Physical Requirements: N/A
Contact(s): Lindsay Hartman
Phone: 941-747-8499
Email: lindsay.hartman@hopefamilyservice.org
Organization's Mission:
To promote safety, strength, and well-being for those affected by domestic violence in Manatee County (Florida). HOPE has had one goal; to offer high-quality, life-saving services, which are confidential and offered at no charge for victims and survivors of domestic violence. HOPE Chest is our thrift store where survivors and their children can shop free of charge for clothing, household items, furniture, and more. The store is also open to the public, with proceeds helping to fund our Emergency Safe Shelter.
Harvest House
Friday, October 2 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Number of Volunteers Needed: 20
Family Friendly: Yes; Under 18 years need a parent
Activity Description: Volunteers will be planting, watering, mulching, and doing outdoor campus beautification.
Equipment: Comfortable clothes, shoes and gloves.
Physical Requirements: Lifting and digging may be required. Consideration for heat exposure.
Contact(s): Jill Santorelli
Phone: 941-404-5880
Email:jsantorelli@harvesthousecenters.com
Organization's Mission:
Champion hope and transform lives through supportive and affordable housing, addiction recovery programs, and food security.
Cat Depot
Friday, October 2 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 2542 17th street Sarasota, FL 34234
Number of Volunteers Needed: 5
Family Friendly: Yes; 18 years and older
Activity Description: Volunteers will spend the day alongside Cat Depot's Cat Care Team, helping create a clean, organized, and enriching space for cats as they wait to find their furrever homes. From lending a hand with daily care tasks to sharing a little extra love and attention with the cats, every effort helps make a meaningful difference. Together, we'll support the dedicated shelter staff while giving our feline friends the care, comfort, and companionship they deserve. Of course this project includes one-on-one time with cats/kittens
Equipment: Comfortable clothes and must wear close toed shoes.
Physical Requirements: Light lifting, walking, cleaning
Contact(s): Larisa Yeazell
Phone: 727-215-1284
Email: larisay@catdepot.org
Organization's Mission:
Our mission is focused: Save lives. Find loving homes. Improve the destiny of homeless cats.
Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida
Friday, October 2 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 4780 (&4740) Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
Number of Volunteers Needed: 20
Family Friendly: Yes; 15 years and older
Activity Description: Volunteers will help beautify our outdoor property facilities. Trimming, raking, planting, watering, and mulching. Gloves will be provided to all volunteers.
Equipment: Comfortable clothes and must wear close-toed shoes
Physical Requirements: Lifting and digging
Contact(s): Alisa Peters
Phone: 941-302-4642
Email: petersa@gsgcf.org
Organization's Mission:
To build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee County
Friday, October 2 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 5236 30th Street W Bradenton, FL 34207
Number of Volunteers Needed: 20
Family Friendly: Yes; No age requirements
Activity Description:
The Club Makeover Day is a community volunteer event focused on improving and beautifying the Boys & Girls Club facility. Volunteers will work together to paint, clean, organize, landscape, and complete light improvement projects to create a more welcoming, safe, and inspiring environment for our youth.
Equipment: Comfortable clothes and must wear close toed shoes.
Physical Requirements: None
Contact(s): Jermaine Ashley
Phone: 510-508-7935
Email: jermaine.ashley@bgcmanatee.org
Organization's Mission:
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation
Friday, October 2 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 5985 Silver Falls Run, Suite 210 Bradenton, FL 34211
Number of Volunteers Needed: 10
Family Friendly: No; 16 Years and Older
Activity Description: The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation project is a hands-on activity to include putting together volunteer appreciation gifts to be distributed to approximately 300 volunteers statewide. Participants will work together to create individual “Thank You” gifts. Supplies will be provided by FCS Foundation.
Equipment: Comfortable clothes and shoes.
Physical Requirements: None
Contact(s): Ashleigh Bradway
Phone: 443-693-2636
Email: Ashleigh.Bradway@flcancer.com
Organization's Mission:
Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation provides non-medical financial assistance to adults undergoing cancer treatment in Florida. We help pay for essential expenses, such as rent or mortgage, utility bills and car payments, so patients can focus on what really matters – fighting cancer.
Meals on Wheels PLUS/The Food Bank of Manatee
Friday, October 2 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 811 23rd Ave. East, Bradenton, FL 34208
Number of Volunteers Needed: 20
Family Friendly: Yes; 12 years and older accompanied by a parent
Activity Description: Volunteers will paint bowls for our Empty Bowls event benefitting The Food Bank of Manatee
Equipment: All supplies will be provided.
Physical Requirements: None
Contact(s): Amy Towery
Phone: 941-747-4655 X1238
Email: atowery@mealsonwheelsplus.org
Organization's Mission:
To assist individuals to live independently by providing nutrition and caring, supportive services.
NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties, Inc.
Friday, October 2 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 240B S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237
Number of Volunteers Needed: 8
Family Friendly: No; 18 years and older
Activity Description: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Sarasota and Manatee Counties invites volunteers to join us for a special Viva La Mexico lunch celebration at our YANA Center on Tuttle Avenue, where volunteers will prepare, cook, and serve a fun, fiesta-style luncheon for our members. NAMI's two YANA (You Are Not Alone) Wellness Drop-In Centers receive more than 7,000 check-ins each year from adults living with mental health challenges. Most of our members live in group homes or with family members who work during the day, but at YANA they have a place where they can socialize; enjoy group meals together; take part in support groups and educational programs; and enjoy art, gardening, music, and meditation classes. All are provided free of charge by NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Volunteers for our Viva La Mexico lunch celebration will provide members with a special occasion that will bring smiles and lasting memories to everyone involved, including the volunteers themselves.
Equipment: No special equipment required. Fun festive attire is encouraged.
Physical Requirements: Light physical work including food preparation, use of kitchen utensils, setting tables, serving food, washing dishes. Standing and walking, but no heavy lifting.
Contact(s): Jake Hartvigsen
Phone: 941-650-6043
Email: jake@namisarasotamanatee.org
Organization's Mission:
NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties, Inc. improves the lives of individuals, families and caregivers on their journey to mental wellness.
Humane Society of Manatee County
Friday, October 2 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 2515 Tamiami Trail, Bradenton FL 34205
Number of Volunteers Needed: 8
Family Friendly: Yes; 18 years and older
Activity Description: Help us create a Dog Sensory Garden for the Humane Society of Manatee County! Volunteers will assist with painting, gardening, and weeding to create an enriching space filled with new scents, textures, and colors for our shelter dogs to explore. No experience is necessary—just come ready to make a difference for our furry friends!
Equipment: Comfortable clothes and must wear close toed shoes.
Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, bend, lift light weight, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Closed-toe shoes required.
Contact(s): Jessica Weiss
Phone: 631-220-7669
Email: events@humanemanatee.org
Organization's Mission:
The Humane Society of Manatee County leads the community in fostering compassion and respect for animals through quality care, education, and advocacy to improve the lives of animals and strengthen the human-animal bond.
The Twig
Friday, October 2 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 822 Pinebrook Rd, Venice, FL 34285
Number of Volunteers Needed: 10
Family Friendly: Yes; 12 years and older
Activity Description: We will be adding stickers to all of our items in the store so we can rotate inventory that may have sat on the shelves for over a certain period of time in order to keep our inventory fresh and new for our Twig kids.
Equipment: Comfortable clothes
Physical Requirements: None
Contact(s): Kim Adams
Phone: 941-220-7958
Email: kima@thetwigcares.com
Organization's Mission:
To inspire and encourage foster families by meeting their needs
Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota
Friday, October 2 | 10:00 am -12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: 1750 17th St, Building L, Sarasota, FL 34234 & 6005 Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34238
Number of Volunteers Needed: 4 Per Shift
Family Friendly: No; 16 Years and Older
Activity Description: Assist with organization, scanning, document removal, packing, breakdown of bookshelves and garbage removal.
Equipment: Comfortable clothing and must wear close toed shoes.
Physical Requirements: Carrying of heavy boxes, removal of bookshelves, bending, lifting
Contact(s): Alison Fraga
Phone: 813-205-6205
Email: afraga@elcsarasota.org
Organization's Mission:
We work to ensure every child in our community has access to safe, high-quality early childhood education, and that families have clear, practical support as they navigate child care providers and financial assistance.
Easterseals Southwest Florida, Inc.
Friday, October 2 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 350 Braden Avenue, Bradenton, FL 34243
Number of Volunteers Needed: 10
Family Friendly: Yes; 18 years and older
Activity Description: Reading Pods: Building Early Literacy Through One-on-One Reading. Reading Pods is an early literacy initiative designed to give our VPK preschool students the opportunity to experience the joy of reading through meaningful, one-on-one interactions with caring adult guests. The program will bring community guests into the Multi-purpose Room, where each guest will be paired with a VPK student(s). Guests will spend dedicated time reading a book together, creating a positive and encouraging reading experience for each child.
Equipment: Comfortable clothes.
Physical Requirements: You may need to sit on the floor with the children.
Contact(s): Terri Watson
Phone: 941-355-7637
Email: twatson@easterseals-swfl.org
Organization's Mission:
We empower individuals and families to shine. Since 1946, Easterseals Southwest Florida has supported individuals with disabilities to live their best lives and be engaged in their communities. On day one, the people of our compassionate, caring nonprofit have offered help and hope to children and adults with disabilities, working to ensure all abilities of all ages have the opportunity to shine.
DAY THREE
Saturday, October 3
Click through to see the available projects for day three.
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida, Suncoast Office
Saturday, October 3 | 6:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle Sarasota, FL 34235
Number of Volunteers Needed: 20
Family Friendly: Yes; 16 years and older
Activity Description: Walk For Wishes Suncoast is a family-friendly community event benefiting Make-A-Wish Southern Florida and helping grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. The walk brings together wish families, volunteers, local businesses, and supporters for a morning of inspiration, hope, and fun while raising funds to make more wishes come true. Every step taken helps bring joy and strength to children facing serious medical challenges. We are looking for volunteers to assist with set up, break down, cheering on walkers, assisting with table activations, etc.
We encourage family and friends to register for the walk as well if they would like to be a part of the event.
Equipment: Comfortable clothes and must wear close toed shoes.
Physical Requirements: If able, help with setting up some tents and moving tables around.
Contact(s): Emily Rickerson
Phone: 941-378-9474
Email: erickerson@sfla.wish.org
Organization's Mission:
Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities
Saturday, October 3 | 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Location: 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Number of Volunteers Needed: 4
Family Friendly: Yes; 13 years and older
Activity Description: Every year LWRCA hosts a Youth & Teen Fishing Tournament. The tournament will take place at Lake Uihlein (directly behind Lakewood Ranch Town Hall). The address is 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202. We will be meeting in the parking lot that is to the RIGHT of Town Hall. 7:00-8:00am → Event set-up with LWRCA staff 8:00-9:00am → Check-in for event attendees 9:00am → Tournament begins!
Equipment: Comfortable clothes and must wear close toed shoes.
Physical Requirements: N/A
Contact(s): Paige Venuto
Phone: 941-757-1530
Email: paige@lwrca.org
Organization's Mission:
Our mission at LWRCA is to create and deliver engaging and inclusive experiences that bring people together and enhance the quality of life for our community.
Harvest House
Saturday, October 3 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Number of Volunteers Needed: 20
Family Friendly: Yes; Under 18 years need a parent
Activity Description: Volunteers will be planting, watering, mulching, and doing outdoor campus beautification.
Equipment: Comfortable clothes, shoes and gloves.
Physical Requirements: Lifting and digging may be required. Consideration for heat exposure.
Contact(s): Jill Santorelli
Phone: 941-404-5880
Email:jsantorelli@harvesthousecenters.com
Organization's Mission:
Champion hope and transform lives through supportive and affordable housing, addiction recovery programs, and food security.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
Saturday, October 3 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: 5731 Rosin Way, Sarasota FL 34233
Number of Volunteers Needed: 10
Family Friendly: Yes; 18 years and older
Activity Description: Volunteers will get to be a "Big" for the day and volunteer alongside "Littles" between the ages of 6-18 for a rock painting art project. Volunteers will learn about the mission of BBBS and see that it truly takes little to be BIG- for the day!
Equipment: Comfortable clothes and paintbrushes
Physical Requirements: N/A
Contact(s): Lindsey Schroeder
Phone: 941-413-5220
Email: Lschroeder@bbbssun.org
Organization's Mission:
We create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that IGNITE the power and promise of youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast provides one-to-one mentoring relationships to children ages 6-18 years old throughout the Gulf Coast of Florida in Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto, Highlands, Hardee, Charlotte, Lee, Hendry and Collier counties.
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