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"WHAT WE HAVE TO LEARN WE
LEARN BY DOING"
Aristotle
Community Partner
Link Directory
2020-21, 2nd Edition
A DIRECTORY OF VOLUNTEER AND
SERVICE-LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
"WHAT WE HAVE TO LEARN WE
LEARN BY DOING"2020-2021 Community Partner LINK Directory
If you are considering an organization that is not listed, please consult the Center for Service-Learning and Civic
Engagement.
NOTE: Some organizations offer students “double hours” when working weekends and holidays. Please note that
only ACTUAL service-learning hours can be counted for courses offering service-learning and only ACTUAL hours
are put on official EFSC transcripts.
DIRECTORY GUIDELINES
The Community Partner Link Directory is a dynamic listing grouped alphabetically, by area of interest, and by
location. The listings are as complete and accurate as possible, however, because of additions or changes during
the year; please consult our office for updates.
If you discover an inaccuracy or change, contact your area campus: Cocoa/Titusville: 433-7610 and/or
Melbourne/Palm Bay 433-5610.
Some placements are more conducive than others for integration with academic courses. The Center's staff can
assist you with this information. Although some opportunities are more related to some academic majors or career
areas, most are excellent in helping and learning environments. Regardless of your major or career aspiration
service-learning programs will benefit you.
Brief job descriptions are included in helping with your selection process. More detailed information, including
contact information, is available at our office locations.
There is service, advocacy, leadership, research, and special short-term opportunities available.
Additional opportunities are possible.
• PROFESSIONALLY RELATED, e.g., veterinarian, attorney, media
• SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, e.g., Rotaract Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government
• SOCIAL CONCERNS, ISSUES, e.g., aid to the hungry/homeless or sick: protection of the environment;
elimination of injustice or cruelty, resolution of community, national or international conflict; promotion of
cross-cultural and human understanding, consumer issues.
• ONLINE RESOURCES: Many volunteer engagement websites feature organizations, events, and volunteer
opportunities in Brevard County. There are a variety of volunteer sites that offer opportunities, a few are
Volunteer Match or Just Serve Enter your location and area of interest to get started. EFSC students may
receive service-learning credit for any hours served by a non-profit community service organization.
If you have a possible window of service-learning, let us know.
Index 2Animal Care
Cocoa
Central Brevard Humane Society ................................................................................................... 30
Harmony Farms, Inc. ...................................................................................................................... 47
Melbourne
Brevard Zoo, East Coast Zoological Society ................................................................................... 28
Florida Wildlife Hospital and Sanctuary ......................................................................................... 43
Friends for Animals Sanctuary ....................................................................................................... 43
H.O.P.E. Rescue .............................................................................................................................. 45
H.O.P.E. Thrift Store ....................................................................................................................... 45
Space Coast Kibble Kitchen ............................................................................................................ 66
SPCA Cat House and Thrift Store ................................................................................................... 67
Merritt Island
Walk on Water Equine Assisted Therapy ...................................................................................... 73
Mims
Wild Horse Rescue Center ............................................................................................................. 74
Palm Bay
Animal Love, Inc. ............................................................................................................................ 15
Titusville
Fox Lake Farms ............................................................................................................................... 43
SPCA North Brevard Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ......................................... 67
Child Care
Cocoa
Brevard Weed and Seed: Alliance for Neighborhood Restoration ................................................ 27
Malabar
Nana’s House ................................................................................................................................. 55
Melbourne
Master’s Workshop........................................................................................................................ 53
Space Coast Early Intervention Center .......................................................................................... 65
Titusville
Parrish Medical: The Children’s Center ......................................................................................... 58
Community Development
Cocoa
Cocoa Main Street Association ...................................................................................................... 34
United Way of Brevard County ...................................................................................................... 71
Melbourne
Chamber of Commerce Melbourne Regional Chamber ................................................................ 32
Melbourne Main Street ................................................................................................................. 54
Promise in Brevard......................................................................................................................... 59
Palm Bay
City of Palm Bay Volunteer Service Corps...................................................................................... 33
Satellite Beach
Banana River Yard .......................................................................................................................... 16
City of Satellite Beach .................................................................................................................... 34
Titusville
Chamber of Commerce Titusville................................................................................................... 32
Index 3Viera
Brevard County Natural Resources Management ......................................................................... 19
Brevardians Responding as Volunteers (BRAVE) ........................................................................... 28
Brevard County Supervisor of Elections......................................................................................... 24
Crisis Care
Cocoa
Salvation Army Domestic Violence Outreach ................................................................................ 62
Melbourne
American Red Cross Florida’s Space Coast Chapter ...................................................................... 14
Project Response ........................................................................................................................... 58
Sue Pridmore Center for Women and Children ............................................................................. 69
Women’s Center Melbourne ......................................................................................................... 75
West Melbourne
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida ............................................................................... 63
Palm Bay
Serene Harbor ................................................................................................................................ 64
Rockledge
Housing for Homeless .................................................................................................................... 51
Titusville
Hummingbird Food Pantry............................................................................................................. 51
Women’s Center Titusville ............................................................................................................. 75
Disability/Accessibility Services
Cocoa
Harmony Farms, Inc. (Equine Assisted Therapy & Activities) ........................................................ 47
Melbourne
Rock Steady Boxing at Advance Fitness ......................................................................................... 60
Space Coast Field of Dreams .......................................................................................................... 66
Special Olympics (Brevard County) ................................................................................................ 67
Merritt Island
Walk on Water Equine Assisted Therapy ....................................................................................... 73
Palm Bay
Easter Seals Florida, Inc. ................................................................................................................ 37
Rockledge
Bridges BTC, Inc.............................................................................................................................. 29
Titusville
Fox Lake Farms ............................................................................................................................... 43
Index 4Education
Cocoa
Brevard County Parks and Recreation Central Area ...................................................................... 20
Brevard County Public Schools Adult Education Central Area ...................................................... 22
Brevard County Public Schools Foundation—Supply Zone for Teachers ...................................... 23
Brevard Historical Commission ...................................................................................................... 26
Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science.......................................................................... 26
Brevard Weed and Seed: Alliance for Neighborhood Restoration ................................................ 27
Melbourne
AMIKids Space Coast ...................................................................................................................... 14
Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida............................................................................................ 17
Brevard County Parks and Recreation South Area ........................................................................ 16
Brevard County Public Schools Adult Education at Palm Bay ........................................................ 22
Brevard County Public Schools Adult Education South Area ......................................................... 23
Brevard Zoo, East Coast Zoological Society ................................................................................... 28
City of Melbourne Joseph N. Davis Community Center ................................................................ 32
City of Melbourne Lipscomb Street Park ....................................................................................... 33
Club Esteem Youth and Family Center........................................................................................... 34
Girlfriends Guild, Inc. ..................................................................................................................... 44
Master’s Workshop........................................................................................................................ 53
Nana’s House ................................................................................................................................. 55
PAL Melbourne: Carver Community Center .................................................................................. 56
Project Bridge................................................................................................................................. 58
Rolling Readers Space Coast .......................................................................................................... 61
Space Coast Early Intervention Center .......................................................................................... 65
STEM Tech Neighborhood Academy ............................................................................................. 68
The Matthew Erik Foundation ....................................................................................................... 70
Melbourne Beach
Barrier Island Center ...................................................................................................................... 16
Palm Bay
Rise with Hope Enterprises……………………………………………………………………………………………………….60
Rockledge
Recycle Brevard.............................................................................................................................. 59
Satellite Beach
Junior Achievement of the Space Coast ........................................................................................ 51
PAL: Satellite Beach Police Athletic League ................................................................................... 56
Titusville
Brevard County Parks and Recreation North Area ........................................................................ 20
Brevard County Public Schools Adult Education North Area ......................................................... 23
Computers Advancing Education, Inc. ........................................................................................... 34
Hope for North Brevard ................................................................................................................. 49
Parrish Medical – The Children’s Center........................................................................................ 58
Viera
Brevard County Public Schools Foundation—Take Stock in Children............................................ 23
Winter Park (Main office located here, however, volunteering done in Brevard County)
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Florida .............................................................................. 17
Index 5EFSC
Collegewide
EFSC Student Life Coordinator/Student Government Association ................................................ 42
Cocoa
EFSC Collegiate Veterans Society, Cocoa Campus ......................................................................... 39
EFSC Communications Department, Cocoa Campus ..................................................................... 39
EFSC Environmental Club, Cocoa Campus ..................................................................................... 39
EFSC Lab School ............................................................................................................................. 40
EFSC Academic Success Center, Cocoa Campus ............................................................................ 38
EFSC Rotaract Club, Cocoa Campus ............................................................................................... 41
EFSC Science Lab, Cocoa Campus .................................................................................................. 41
Melbourne
EFSC Academic Success Center, Melbourne Campus .................................................................... 39
EFSC Athletics Department, Melbourne Campus .......................................................................... 39
EFSC Environmental Outreach, Melbourne Campus ..................................................................... 40
EFSC Foundation, Melbourne Campus .......................................................................................... 40
EFSC Language Lab, Melbourne Campus ....................................................................................... 40
EFSC Office of Undergraduate Research........................................................................................ 41
EFSC Science Lab, Melbourne Campus .......................................................................................... 41
Palm Bay
EFSC Academic Success Center, Palm Bay Campus ....................................................................... 38
EFSC Science Lab, Palm Bay Campus ............................................................................................. 42
Environmental
Cocoa
Brevard Discovery Garden ............................................................................................................. 25
Keep Brevard Beautiful, Inc. .......................................................................................................... 52
Indialantic
Sea Turtle Preservation Society ..................................................................................................... 63
Melbourne
Barrier Island Sanctuary ................................................................................................................. 16
Brevard Zoo, East Coast Zoological Society ................................................................................... 28
Merritt Island
Healthy Planet of Brevard .............................................................................................................. 48
Palm Bay
City of Palm Bay Margaret Hames Nature Center (Turkey Creek Sanctuary)................................ 33
Marine Resources Council of East Florida ..................................................................................... 52
Rockledge
Recycle Brevard.............................................................................................................................. 59
Satellite Beach
Banana River Yard .......................................................................................................................... 16
City of Satellite Beach .................................................................................................................... 34
Titusville
Enchanted Forest Sanctuary .......................................................................................................... 42
Viera
Brevard County Natural Resources Management, Storm Water Division..................................... 19
Index 6Family Services
Cocoa
Brevard Community Kitchen .......................................................................................................... 19
Catholic Charities of Central Florida, Inc........................................................................................ 29
Crosswinds Youth Services............................................................................................................. 35
Meals on Wheels............................................................................................................................ 54
Salvation Army Domestic Violence Outreach ................................................................................ 62
Yellow Umbrella ............................................................................................................................. 76
Maitland
March of Dimes .............................................................................................................................. 53
Melbourne
Brevard Family Partnership ........................................................................................................... 25
Children’s Home Society of Florida ................................................................................................ 32
Club Esteem Youth and Family Center........................................................................................... 34
Daily Bread ..................................................................................................................................... 36
Girlfriends Guild, Inc. ..................................................................................................................... 44
Hacienda Girls’ Ranch .................................................................................................................... 46
Nana’s House ................................................................................................................................. 55
Salvation Army Melbourne Corp ................................................................................................... 62
Sue Pridmore Center for Women and Children ............................................................................. 69
Women’s Center Melbourne ......................................................................................................... 75
Palm Bay
Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County, Inc. ............................................................................... 45
Serene Harbor, Inc. ........................................................................................................................ 64
Rockledge
Healthy Start Coalition of Brevard County, Inc. ............................................................................. 49
Titusville
Hope for North Brevard ................................................................................................................. 49
Hummingbird Food Pantry............................................................................................................. 51
Women’s Center Titusville ............................................................................................................. 75
Viera
Guardian Ad Litem ......................................................................................................................... 45
Government
Melbourne
Congressman Bill Posey’s Office .................................................................................................... 35
League of Women Voters .............................................................................................................. 52
Teen Court Viera Courthouse ........................................................................................................ 70
Viera
Guardian Ad Litem ......................................................................................................................... 45
Brevard County Supervisor of Elections......................................................................................... 24
Index 7Health Care
Cocoa Beach
Health First: Cape Canaveral Hospital Auxiliary ............................................................................. 47
Melbourne
American Red Cross Florida’s Space Coast Chapter ...................................................................... 14
Atlantic Shores Nursing & Rehab Center ....................................................................................... 15
Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation: The Club Melbourne ................................................................ 18
Brookdale West Melbourne........................................................................................................... 29
Greenwood Place ........................................................................................................................... 44
Health First: Holmes Regional Medical Center .............................................................................. 48
Hospice of Health First, Inc. ........................................................................................................... 49
Hospice- St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care, Melbourne.......................................................... 50
Life Care Center of Melbourne ...................................................................................................... 52
Melbourne Regional Medical Center ............................................................................................. 54
Opis Indian River Center Post-Acute, Rehab, and Nursing Care .................................................... 55
VITAS Healthcare Brevard .............................................................................................................. 73
West Melbourne Health and Rehab Center .................................................................................. 73
Merritt Island
Merritt Island Health and Rehabilitation ....................................................................................... 54
Solaris Health Care Merritt Island .................................................................................................. 65
Palm Bay
Anchor Care & Rehabilitation ....................................................................................................... 15
Health First: Palm Bay Community Hospital .................................................................................. 48
Rockledge
American Cancer Society ............................................................................................................... 14
Healthy Start Coalition of Brevard County, Inc. ............................................................................. 49
Rockledge Health and Rehabilitation Center ................................................................................. 60
Rockledge Regional Medical Center .............................................................................................. 61
Sebastian
Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation: The Club Micco......................................................................... 18
Titusville
Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation: The Club Titusville .................................................................... 18
Hospice- St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care, Titusville ............................................................. 50
Parrish Medical Center/Children’s Center ..................................................................................... 58
Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center .......................................................................................... 62
Titusville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ................................................................................. 71
VITAS Healthcare Titusville ............................................................................................................ 73
Viera
Space Coast Volunteers in Medicine ............................................................................................. 66
Steward Town Square Assisted Living Facility ............................................................................... 68
Viera Health & Rehab..................................................................................................................... 72
Health First: Viera Hospital ............................................................................................................ 48
Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice ........................................................................................................... 75
Index 8Justice System
Cocoa
Brevard Regional Juvenile Detention Center ................................................................................. 26
Melbourne
Department of Corrections Probation/Parole Services Melbourne .............................................. 36
Teen Court Viera Courthouse ........................................................................................................ 70
Merritt Island
Brevard County Sherriff’s Department .......................................................................................... 24
Titusville
Department of Corrections Probation/Parole Services Titusville .................................................. 37
Recreation
Cocoa
Brevard County Parks and Recreation Central Area ...................................................................... 20
Melbourne
Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida............................................................................................ 17
Brevard County Parks and Recreation South Area ........................................................................ 20
City of Melbourne Community Centers ......................................................................................... 32
Rock Steady Boxing at Advance Fitness ......................................................................................... 60
Running Zone Foundation.............................................................................................................. 62
Space Coast Field of Dreams .......................................................................................................... 66
Victory Kid Sports ........................................................................................................................... 72
Satellite Beach
City of Satellite Beach .................................................................................................................... 34
PAL: Satellite Beach Police Athletic League ................................................................................... 56
Titusville
Brevard County Parks and Recreation South Area ........................................................................ 20
Parrish Health & Fitness................................................................................................................. 57
YMCA Titusville .............................................................................................................................. 76
Senior Services
Cocoa
Meals on Wheels............................................................................................................................ 54
Senior Care of Brevard ................................................................................................................... 63
Melbourne
Atlantic Shores Nursing & Rehab Center ....................................................................................... 15
Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation: The Club Melbourne ................................................................ 18
Brookdale West Melbourne........................................................................................................... 29
Greenwood Place ........................................................................................................................... 44
Life Care Center of Melbourne ...................................................................................................... 52
Opis Indian River Center Post-Acute, Rehab Nursing Care ............................................................ 55
The Center for Family Caregivers................................................................................................... 70
Merritt Island
Merritt Island Health and Rehabilitation ....................................................................................... 54
Solaris Health Care Merritt Island .................................................................................................. 65
Rockledge
Rockledge Health and Rehabilitation Center ................................................................................. 60
Sebastian
Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation: The Club Micco......................................................................... 18
Index 9Titusville
Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation: The Club Titusville .................................................................... 18
Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center .......................................................................................... 62
Titusville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ................................................................................. 71
Viera
Steward Town Square Assisted Living Facility ............................................................................... 68
STEM
Melbourne
STEM Tech Neighborhood Academy ............................................................................................. 68
Titusville
Computers Advancing Education, Inc. ........................................................................................... 34
VAC Warbird Museum. .................................................................................................................. 71
Subsistence Services
Cocoa
Brevard Community Kitchen .......................................................................................................... 19
Catholic Charities of Central Florida .............................................................................................. 29
Meals on Wheels............................................................................................................................ 54
Sharing Center: Central Brevard Sharing Center ........................................................................... 64
Yellow Umbrella Thrift Store ......................................................................................................... 76
Melbourne
CBHS Molly Mutt II Thrift Shop ...................................................................................................... 30
Daily Bread ..................................................................................................................................... 36
Friends for Animals Sanctuary ....................................................................................................... 43
H.O.P.E. Thrift Store ....................................................................................................................... 45
Salvation Army Thrift Store Melbourne ......................................................................................... 63
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida ............................................................................... 63
Sharing Center Thrift Shop Melbourne .......................................................................................... 64
Sharing Center: South Brevard Sharing Center.............................................................................. 65
Women’s Center Furniture and More ........................................................................................... 74
Merritt Island
A+ Thrift Store ................................................................................................................................ 14
CBHS Molly Mutt I Thrift Shop ....................................................................................................... 30
Palm Bay
CBHS Molly Mutt IV Thrift Shop ..................................................................................................... 31
Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County, Inc. ............................................................................... 45
Hands for Healing International..................................................................................................... 46
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church (Soup Kitchen) ....................................................................... 56
Rockledge
CBHS Molly Mutt III Thrift Shop ..................................................................................................... 31
Housing for Homeless .................................................................................................................... 51
Steward Auxiliary Thrift Store ........................................................................................................ 68
Titusville
Hope for North Brevard ................................................................................................................. 49
Hummingbird Food Pantry............................................................................................................. 51
Sharing Center: North Brevard Sharing Center.............................................................................. 65
SPCA Thrift Shop Titusville ............................................................................................................. 67
Index 10The Arts
Cocoa
Brevard Historical Commission ...................................................................................................... 26
Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science.......................................................................... 26
Cocoa Main Street Association ...................................................................................................... 34
Melbourne
Brevard Symphony Orchestra ........................................................................................................ 27
Eau Gallie Art District (EGAD) ........................................................................................................ 37
Rossetter House Museum.............................................................................................................. 61
Titusville
North Brevard Historical Museum ................................................................................................. 55
VAC Warbird Museum ................................................................................................................... 71
Viera
Brevard Cultural Alliance ............................................................................................................... 25
Veterans Services
Cocoa
EFSC Collegiate Veterans Society, Cocoa Campus ......................................................................... 39
Merritt Island
Veterans Memorial Center ............................................................................................................ 72
Youth Services
Cocoa
Brevard County Parks and Recreation Central Area ...................................................................... 20
Brevard Weed and Seed: Alliance for Neighborhood Restoration ................................................ 27
Crosswinds Youth Services............................................................................................................. 35
Yellow Umbrella ............................................................................................................................. 76
Melbourne
AMIKids Space Coast ...................................................................................................................... 14
Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida............................................................................................ 17
Brevard County Parks and Recreation South Area ........................................................................ 20
Brevard Family Partnership ........................................................................................................... 25
Children’s Home Society of Florida ................................................................................................ 32
City of Melbourne Community Centers ......................................................................................... 32
Club Esteem Youth and Family Center........................................................................................... 34
Hacienda Girls’ Ranch .................................................................................................................... 46
Master’s Workshop........................................................................................................................ 53
Nana’s House ................................................................................................................................. 55
Police Athletic League PAL Melbourne .......................................................................................... 56
Project Bridge................................................................................................................................. 58
Space Coast Field of Dreams .......................................................................................................... 66
STEM Tech Neighborhood Academy ............................................................................................. 68
Sue Pridmore Center for Women and Children ............................................................................. 69
Victory Kid Sports ........................................................................................................................... 72
Melbourne Beach
Barrier Island Sanctuary ................................................................................................................. 16
Rockledge
Healthy Start Coalition of Brevard County, Inc. ............................................................................. 49
Index 11Satellite Beach
Junior Achievement of the Space Coast ........................................................................................ 51
Police Athletic League PAL Satellite Beach .................................................................................... 55
Titusville
Brevard County Parks and Recreation North Area ...................................................................... 120
Parrish Medical: The Children’s Center ......................................................................................... 58
Viera
Brevard County Public Schools Foundation—Take Stock in Children............................................ 23
Guardian Ad Litem ......................................................................................................................... 45
Maitland/Orlando/Winter Park (service-learning located within Brevard County)
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Florida .............................................................................. 17
Girl Scouts of Citrus Council ........................................................................................................... 44
March of Dimes .............................................................................................................................. 53
Brevard County
Community Development
Brevardians Responding as Volunteers (BRAVE) ........................................................................... 28
Faith Based Organizations ............................................................................................................. 42
Education
Brevard County Libraries ............................................................................................................... 19
Brevard County Private Schools ..................................................................................................... 21
Brevard County Public Schools K-12 .............................................................................................. 21
Government
League of Women Voters .............................................................................................................. 52
Health Care
Who We Play For ........................................................................................................................... 74
Index 122020-2021 Community Partner LINK Directory
Due to COVID-19, community partners are frequently modifying service-learning opportunities. Those offering in-person opportunities are following
COVID-19 Response Procedures. Please reach out to the organization first before visiting to ensure there are still available options.
Virtual: A+ Thrift Store 95 S Plumosa St, Non-profit thrift store that donates profit to Merritt Island School District.
No Merritt Island, FL 32952 Need volunteers for pricing, sorting, clean-up, receiving donations.
321-453-4338 Hours: Tues-Fri 9-4, Sat 10-4. Closed Sunday and Monday. Commitment
In- Subsistence Services Contact: Pam Pack flexible.
Person: rodeo10@juno.com
No
Virtual: American Cancer Society 1737 N. Clyde Morris Blvd, Provides variety of services for cancer patients; educates public on all
Yes Suite 140, Daytona Beach, aspects of cancer, supports research for a cure. Assist with fundraising
FL 32117 campaigns, office support, public education and information programs,
In- Health Care 321-253-2671 Contact: and media work in Brevard County
Person: Helen Boyd https://redcrosschat.org/digitalvolunteer/
No helen.boyd@cancer.org This will require training. Days and hours vary for events.
Virtual: American Red Cross Florida’s 8245 Devereaux Drive, The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that seeks to
No Space Coast Chapter Suite 101 prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by
Melbourne, FL 32940 mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Online
In- application and background check required. Volunteer hours are flexible.
Person: Crisis Care, Health Care 321-890-1002 Orientation is required for all volunteers. Training will be provided as
No Mike McElrath needed. Please estimate approximately 30 days to complete the process to
Mike.mcelrath@redcross.or become a volunteer.
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Virtual: AMIKids Space Coast 1000 Inspiration Ln The mission of the AMIkids Space Coast (formerly known as the Space
No Melbourne, FL 32934 Coast Marine Institute) is to protect the public safety and positively impact
321-752-3200 as many youths as possible without compromising our standards of
In- Education, Justice System, Contact: Rebecca Porter effectiveness. Our goal is to address the needs of youthful offenders by
Person: Youth Services spacecoast- providing a scheduled curriculum of academic, vocational, and mental
No de2@amikids.org health awareness activities. Background check required. Must be at least
21 years old. Commitment: 2-4 hours/week.
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Service-learning offices: Palm Bay: 433-5253 Melbourne: 433-5610 Cocoa: 433-7610 Titusville: 433-50162020-2021 Community Partner LINK Directory
Due to COVID-19, community partners are frequently modifying service-learning opportunities. Those offering in-person opportunities are following
COVID-19 Response Procedures. Please reach out to the organization first before visiting to ensure there are still available options.
Virtual: No Anchor Care & Rehabilitation 1515 Port Malabar Activity volunteer: set up materials for activities and keep attendance
Center Boulevard N.E. Palm Bay, FL records. Commitment varies according to job. 18 & older. No background
In-Person: 32905 check required if serving 20 hours or less. Primary time needed is M-F
No 321-723-1235 9:30- 11:30 and 2:00-4:00.
Health Care Contact: Meriam Reyes
mreyes@anchorcarerc.com
Virtual: No Animal Love, Inc. 1567 Wacker Ave Palm Bay, Volunteers will support organization with assisting at educational
FL 32909 programs at schools, summer camps, assisted living facilities, and outside
In-Person: events including the Flea Market. Training will be given on how to handle
No Animal Care 321-674-2366 animals and volunteers will learn about animals in order to answer
questions.
Contact: Anita Peckham Students need to wear a green t-shirt at all functions and closed-toed shoes
apeck32@bellsouth.net (sneakers), no short shorts. If students plan on staying with Animal Love,
Inc. they may purchase t-shirts ($5).
Commitment: 6 months
Virtual: No Atlantic Shores Nursing 4251 Stack Boulevard Help with arts and crafts, as friendly visitors, activities, and be a
& Rehab Center Melbourne, FL 32901 companion. Orientation as needed--call for date/time. Commitment:
In-Person: Liz Edwards flexible. Must be 16 or older and background check is required.
No Health Care, Senior Services 321-953-2219
asact@southernltc.com
Contact: Richard Owens
asact@southernltc.com
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Service-learning offices: Palm Bay: 433-5253 Melbourne: 433-5610 Cocoa: 433-7610 Titusville: 433-50162020-2021 Community Partner LINK Directory
Due to COVID-19, community partners are frequently modifying service-learning opportunities. Those offering in-person opportunities are following
COVID-19 Response Procedures. Please reach out to the organization first before visiting to ensure there are still available options.
Virtual: No Banana River Yard 1301 S Patrick Dr, Satellite 1/2 acre edible plant nursery and demo farm open to the public with
Beach, FL 32937 educational focus, located in Satellite Beach, Florida. This is part of a
In-Person: non-profit organization. Students can tend to land, propagate plants
Yes Benjamin Thacker and assist in demonstrations in education the community and younger
786-303-4131 students.
Virtual: No Barrier Island Sanctuary 8385 S. Highway A1A Commitment: Minimum 10 hours. Volunteers must be 16 years or older
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 with no violent criminal history. Center hours: Tuesday – Sunday 9:00 am –
In-Person: 321-723-3556 5 pm Do you care for sea animals and their environment? Do you enjoy
Yes Environmental, Education, Contact: Joy Winet educating and guiding others? If so, then Barrier Island Center is a perfect
Youth Services (Education Center community partner for you. Barrier Island Sanctuary is a conservation
Coordinator) center focused on educating the public and preserving the environment for
joy.winet@brevardfl.gov our wildlife. EFSC students have options to do service-learning in a variety
of indoor, outdoor, conservational, and educational areas. Volunteers may
work in the front desk, aquarium, sanctuary trail, or with student groups.
“For most of the wild things on Earth, the future must depend upon the
conscience of mankind” Dr. Archie Carr.
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Service-learning offices: Palm Bay: 433-5253 Melbourne: 433-5610 Cocoa: 433-7610 Titusville: 433-50162020-2021 Community Partner LINK Directory
Due to COVID-19, community partners are frequently modifying service-learning opportunities. Those offering in-person opportunities are following
COVID-19 Response Procedures. Please reach out to the organization first before visiting to ensure there are still available options.
Virtual: Big Brothers and Big Sisters of 807 S. Orlando Ave. Suite L Community Based Program: Volunteers are expected to make a 1-2 year
No Central Florida Winter Park, FL 32789 commitment to the program and spend a minimum of 2 times per month
with a youth that they are matched with for at least 2 hours each visit.
In- (407) 478-2996 You will work with the student and receive professional support and
Person: guidance from our professional staff. For Community based you must be
No Education, Youth Services Contact: info@bbbscfl.org at least 21 years of age or older, maintain a valid driver's license, and have
access to a reliable vehicle.
School Based Program: You must be at least 16 years of age or older and
have reliable transportation. You must be able to meet during school hours
for 1 hour per week (on the same day and same time every week) for the
entire school year. The first half-hour is focused on schoolwork, or maybe a
subject that the "little" needs help with, like Reading or Math. The second
half-hour is reserved for fun activities like crafts, coloring, playing
basketball, etc.!
Volunteers complete the BCSB VIPS application and be fingerprinted.
Volunteers are required to do an in-person interview/training, local and
national background checks, and may be required to pay an application
fee. Please go to our website and click on "Volunteer" to start the process:
https://aim.bbbs.org/einquiry/einquiryzip.aspx?t=2
Virtual: Boys and Girls Club of Central 1824 Temple Terrace Ave Please see website for detailed info.
Yes Florida Melbourne, FL 32935 Ongoing mentoring opportunities for reoccurring volunteers. We would
rather a volunteer go through the process and be approved to volunteer in
In- 321-242-0041 a Club so that the Club members can connect.
Person: Education, Recreation, Youth Power Hour – daily dedicated hour of homework help, ages 6-18
Yes Services Contact: Ruby Moran Assorted activities based on volunteer skill set – examples: art, sports,
rmoran@bgccf.org dance, etc. If a volunteer can dedicate time to the class, it is possible to set
up a weekly class at the Club teaching that skill.
We have 3 locations in Brevard County: Mims, Cocoa and Temple
Terrace (Melbourne).
Interested volunteers must complete Florida DCF background check,
$68.50 per person. Student required to pay for background check.
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Service-learning offices: Palm Bay: 433-5253 Melbourne: 433-5610 Cocoa: 433-7610 Titusville: 433-50162020-2021 Community Partner LINK Directory
Due to COVID-19, community partners are frequently modifying service-learning opportunities. Those offering in-person opportunities are following
COVID-19 Response Procedures. Please reach out to the organization first before visiting to ensure there are still available options.
Virtual: Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation: The 4676 N. Wickham Rd Melbourne, Hours- 8:00am - 5:00pm M-F
No Club Melbourne FL 32935 Support organization for families and Alzheimer's disease
patients. Work as daycare companion, art, music, listening,
In- 321-253-4430 ext 105 or general office work. Current TB test and background
Person: Health Care, Senior Services info@myjoesclub.org check needed if over 20 hours per week. TB test must be
No taken within 45 days of start date. Background check: 2-3
Contact: Tiffani Anderson days to process. Commitment: flexible.
tanderson@brevardalz.org
Virtual: Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation: The 7951 Ron Beatty Blvd Sebastian, Hours- 8:00am - 5:00pm M-F
No Club Micco FL 32976 Support organization for families and Alzheimer's disease
patients. Work as daycare companion, art, music, listening,
In- 321-253-4430 ext 105 or general office work. Current TB test and background
Person: Health Care, Senior Services info@myjoesclub.org check needed if over 20 hours per week. TB test must be
No taken within 45 days of start date. Background check: 2-3
Contact: Tiffani Anderson days to process. Commitment: flexible.
tanderson@brevardalz.org
Virtual: Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation: The 830 Park Ave Hours- 8:00am - 5:00pm M-F
No Club Titusville Titusville, FL 32780 Support organization for families and Alzheimer's disease
patients. Work as daycare companion, art, music, listening,
In- brevardalzheimers.org 321-253-4430 ext 105 or general office work. Current TB test and background
Person: info@myjoesclub.org check needed if over 20 hours per week. TB test must be
No Health Care, Senior Services taken within 45 days of start date. Background check: 2-3
Contact: Tiffani Anderson days to process. Commitment: flexible.
tanderson@brevardalz.org
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