Martin Volunteers - United Way of Martin County

Below are just some of the volunteer activities that are available throughout Martin County via Martin Volunteers. The agencies requesting volunteers provide training and orientation for many of the positions.

UNITED WAY OF MARTIN COUNTY is looking for a volunteer to serve as campaign clerk, to assist with data input, direct mail correspondence, and other jobs as needed to ensure the success of United Way’s annual campaign.

EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION seeks volunteers to perform general clerical duties including data gathering, entry and analysis. Also seeking volunteers to assist patients during study visits.

MOLLY’S HOUSE needs volunteers to assist with bulk mailing: folding, enveloping, sealing, labeling, etc.

THE ARC OF MARTIN COUNTY needs construction volunteers, as well as volunteers from the medical field, motivational speakers and trainers in management. They are also looking for volunteers to help answer the phones on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, as well as volunteers to assist with upcoming fund-raiser.

ALZHEIMER’S COMMUNITY CARE is looking for volunteers to serve as senior companions, day care assistants, disc jockey, kitchen prep, support group facilitator and public relations.

THE MARTIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE seeks volunteers for special projects, data entry, the mall office and other community policing offices, fingerprinting, parking enforcement, Neighborhood Watch coordinators, accreditation assistants, and general office help.

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES CENTER needs gift shop attendants, special event help, garden/landscape maintenance, and a curriculum materials assistant.

HOBE SOUND ANIMAL PROTECTION LEAGUE seeks volunteer with Quickbooks experience and volunteers to help clean the sanctuary on Tuesday and Friday.

HOBE SOUND CHILD CARE seeks board members, grant writers, and participants for their Foster Grandparent Program.

PARKWAY HEALTH AND REHAB seeks a volunteer coordinator to organize volunteer program. Also need volunteers to call BINGO, dining assistants, care managers, and support group facilitators.

VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE CLINIC needs help from retired health care professionals as well as clerical assistants.

TREASURE COAST HOSPICES need friendly visitors, in-home care, nursing assistants, respite care, office assistants, and helpers for their thrift store.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION needs office help on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Also looking for volunteers for stuffing/labeling a mailing for an upcoming event, as well as help with event preparation. Volunteers also needed to make phone calls to get RSVPs for that event.

ANGELS OF LOVE CHARITY is looking for volunteers to help make layettes for needy newborns.

CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY seeks new and active board members to help start up an advisory committee.

COUNCIL ON AGING is in great need of volunteers for Meals on Wheels. Also need volunteers for the Adult Day Club and for clerical help. Also need volunteers to plan/participate in fundraising events or grant writing.

HOPE RURAL SCHOOL needs volunteers to serve as tutors, after-care aides, library aides and technology assistants.

SPCA OF THE TREASURE COAST is looking for volunteers to perform general store duties. They are also looking for volunteers for fundraising/special events.

STUART POLICE DEPARTMENT needs volunteers to assist with non-emergency calls and perform Citizens on Patrol Neighborhood Watches.

UNITED FOR FAMILIES needs volunteers to assist during their Teeing Off Fore Kids Gold Tournament on May 30.

211 OF PALM BEACH AND THE TREASURE COAST needs volunteers to distribute materials and discuss 211 services at community events. They also need speakers to make presentations to community organizations.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Road to Recovery program needs volunteer drivers willing to take patients to and from their treatment appointments.

AMERICAN RED CROSS needs medical and non-medical shelter workers, health and safety instructors, mental health counselors, warehouse volunteers, master of mailings, vehicle maintenance supervisor, and a community disaster education coordinator. Also needed are volunteers for the Disaster Education Simulator, including drivers, operators and speakers.

ARTS COUNCIL, THE needs gallery volunteers to work three-hour shifts. Also need volunteers for their Picture People Program (in schools), artist scouts, poster/magazine distribution volunteers, a reception planning assistant, event volunteers.

ATTENTION ALL NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS! Community Emergency Response Team members needed to aid immediately after a disaster.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS is looking for adult volunteers to serve as mentors to children twice a month in a community-based setting. Also looking for Community Program Volunteers to engage in community activities with children.

CARING CHILDREN/CLOTHING CHILDREN needs help sorting and distributing donated clothing at the 4-Cs "shop" for needy children.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS are looking for mentors, homework assistants, a chess teacher, and teachers with expertise similar to chess. Also looking for someone to perform clerical tasks.

CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY RESOURCES seeks a grant writer.

DOMINO’S HOUSE seeks volunteers for animal care, foster care, fundraising, publications, etc.

DUNBAR CHILD CARE CENTER needs volunteers to rock and hold infants, play with toddlers, and read to 3- and 4-year-old children.

ELLIOTT MUSEUM needs Summer Arts Camp Counselors to work with children, ages 5-16, and assist the Art Teacher.

EXECUTIVE SERVICE CORPS OF THE TREASURE COAST: Consultants needed to help nonprofit agencies.

FOSTER GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM seeks one-on-one mentors for elementary schools, local Head Start. Training provided.

Guardian Ad Litem – Represent abused, neglected or abandoned children in court. Also looking for volunteers to assist with office help.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY needs board and committee members for family selection, family support, public relations and volunteer outreach. Construction site volunteers also needed.

HOBE SOUND NATURE CENTER needs volunteers to serve as receptionist/greeter/light office work and volunteers to maintain live animal exhibits (cleaning and feeding), and a grant writer to help earn funds for new exhibits and gift shop workers.

HOUSE OF REFUGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MARTIN COUNTY needs volunteers – various hours and days (docents, gift shop, education outreach, special events).

HUMANE SOCIETY needs help for thrift store, pet foster care, community events, offsite adoptions and more.

JENSEN BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is looking for greeters and office assistance.

HELPING PEOPLE SUCCEED needs volunteers to serve as music and movement toy washers and a relief receptionist. Also need volunteers to assist with clerical duties.

JUMPSTART TOMORROW, INC. needs Board Members knowledgeable in legal matters, fundraising, website maintenance, education, grant writer, etc.

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT seeks volunteers to go into K-12 grade classrooms to teach children about business, economics, and entrepreneurship.

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS need volunteers to teach adults how to read and write as well as bi-lingual volunteers to teach adults to read/write in English.

MARITIME AND YACHTING MUSEUM needs volunteers to help with office assistance, website maintenance, and docents.

MARTIN COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER needs help at the information desk. Answer phones, greet visitors and provide directions to various departments on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

MARTIN COUNTY CONVENTION AND BUSINESS BUREAU needs greeters, office help and people to provide tourist information.

MARTIN COUNTY LIBRARIES need shelvers and docents. Also looking for assistants for special events.

MARTIN COUNTY HEALTHY START COALITION needs receptionists to answer phones and greet visitors. Some light clerical work is available. The hours they are looking to fill are any day Monday through Friday from 10am – 4pm.

MARTIN COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS seek volunteers to help build and maintain various gardens throughout Martin County.

MOLLY’S HOUSE is looking for volunteers to answer phones and perform light clerical/computer tasks. Also seeking administrative assistance with bookkeeping and event planning.

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION needs volunteers to serve as greeters/seaters for Stuart Lock up event to benefit MDA – May 29, 2008.

MUSIC EDUCATION SEMINARS, INC. is looking for volunteers to serve as bookkeeper, classical music librarian, stage manager, and in website development.

SALVATION ARMY seeks four board members to assist with planning, fund-raising, community relation expenditures. Also: receptionist, youth group helper and thrift store helper.

STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE needs clerical help.

TREASURE COAST WILDLIFE HOSPITAL seeks volunteers to help maintain a clean and comfortable environment for the wild animals.

WHOLE CHILD CONNECTION needs volunteers to assist with administrative duties, part time readers to children, and community connectors.

YMCA needs volunteers to serve as swim lesson assistants, childwatch assistants, youth sports coaches, computer entry for sports dept., fitness assistant, pre-school gymnastics student aid, mentors for the Y Reads program.