MLK Day of Service
Outdoor Connections
Date/Time: Saturday, January 15 from 9:30am – 1pm. Volunteer check-in will begin as early as 8:30am.
Location: Virginia Key Outdoor Center, 3801 Rickenbacker Causeway on Arthur Lamb Jr Rd, Miami
Ages: Everyone can participate
Time Commitment: Varies
Join Outdoor Connections at their MLK Day of Service, intended to empower individuals, strengthen communities, bridge barriers, create solutions to social problems, and move us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a “Beloved Community.” In addition to cleaning up, there will be a nonprofit exhibition fair during this event. Participants will be able to get information from local organizations and have the opportunity to sign up and get more involved with their program offerings!
Volunteers can choose from two different service opportunities:
- Coastal Clean Up from 9:30 – 11am: Volunteers will be cleaning up the Virginia Key shores. Free Kayak rentals are available on a first-come, first service basis to volunteers that RSVP. There will also be an on-land crew that will be cleaning the shoreline. For those going on the water, you will be departing at 9:30am. You must arrive 20 minutes prior to check-in.
- Native Tree Planting from 11:40am – 1pm. Volunteers will be planting native trees and plants around the Outdoor Center.
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Polish Pinecrest
Village of Pinecrest Florida
Date/Time: Monday, January 17 from 8am – noon
Location: Evelyn Greer Park, 8200 SW 124 Street, Pinecrest. Clean-up materials (bags and gloves) can be picked up at Coral Pine Tennis Park, or Pinecrest Gardens from 9am - 5pm between Monday, January 10 and Friday, January 14.
- Coral Pine Park: 6955 SW 104th St, Pinecrest
- Pinecrest Gardens: 11000 SW 57th Ave, Pinecrest
Ages: All ages are welcome to volunteer
Time Commitment: Four hours
Pinecrest is hosting a community-wide cleanup day to help "polish" Pinecrest. After collecting your cleanup materials, join the Village of Pinecrest for a go-at-your-own-pace community cleanup. At the end of your cleanup, trash bags can be disposed of at Evelyn Greer Park, Pinecrest Gardens, or simply dispose of them in your own bin at home. Use the hashtag #polishpinecrest to document your finds. Whoever finds the most unique piece of garbage and posts it on social media with #polishpinecrest will win a prize! It takes a village to clean the spillage. If needed, community service hours can be provided.
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ArtCares for Kids
Key Biscayne Community Foundation
Date/Time: Ongoing opportunity
Location: Art supplies and treated canvases can be delivered to:
ArtCares for Kids c/o Key Biscayne Community Foundation
88 W. McIntyre Street, Suite 200
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Ages: The entire family can participate
Time Commitment: Varies
ArtCares for Kids is a Miami-based nonprofit organization serving children in medical settings dealing with psychological, emotional, and physical challenges. Our dedicated volunteers understand the benefits of nurturing children through the creative process of art and strive to provide art as a therapeutic and healing tool. Through ArtCares, children have the opportunity to be transported, even if only temporarily, from a place of darkness and chaos to a place of beauty and color. This feeling of wellness empowers children, and in turn, has a residual effect. ArtCares accepts art and craft supplies of all kinds, including paint, paintbrushes, crayons, canvases, and anything that would encourage a child to be creative. Art supplies should be in good condition, either new or gently used. Visit their website for more information.
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Environmentally Endangered Lands Program
Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources
Date/Time: Saturday, January 29, 9am – noon
Location: Crandon Coastal Hammock Preserve, 6747 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne
Ages: Everyone is welcome to participate; however, children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Time Commitment: Three hours
Your help is needed to restore environmentally sensitive lands in Miami-Dade County! Volunteers are taught to identify various invasive non-native plants while gaining a greater understanding of the local habitats and rare ecosystems unique to South Florida.
- Closed-toe shoes are required, and long sleeve shirts and long pants are highly recommended.
- Be prepared to work outside. Drink plenty of fluids during the day.
- A hat, sunblock, and insect repellent are recommended.
- Learn more here.
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Lauren’s Kids Charity Recycling Program
Lauren’s Kids
Date/Time: Ongoing opportunity
Location: Donation bins are located throughout Miami-Dade county. Find a bin near you.
Ages: All ages are encouraged to help.
Time Commitment: Varies
Support your local Miami Dade County schools through Lauren’s Kids Recycling program by donating unwanted clothing, accessories, and shoes. Collection bins have been placed at more than 150 Miami Dade County Schools for your convenience. Collected items will provide clothes and jobs to those in need, help our environment by recycling and repurposing unwanted items, all while fundraising for Lauren’s Kids and local schools. Items accepted include: Clothes, belts, purses, athletic wear, hats, gloves, coats, jackets, suits, jeans, shoes, pots and pans – and more! Want to learn more and possibly request a bin for your school? Visit the Lauren's Kids website.
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Wildlife Adoption Program
Flamingo Gardens Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary
Date/Time: Ongoing opportunity
Location: Online
Ages: Everyone is encouraged to help
Time Commitment: Varies
Did you know that January 5th is National Bird Day? Your family can celebrate symbolically by adopting a Screech Owl, Bald Eagle, or even a Peacock! With a $50 donation to the Flamingo Gardens Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary’s Adoption Program, you can become the guardian to one of their wildlife residents. Your adopted animal will remain at the sanctuary in its naturalistic habitat, receiving the very best of care. Upon adoption, you will receive a personalized adoption certificate, fact sheet about your adopted wildlife species, and two free passes to Flamingo Gardens in Davie. Other wildlife available for adoption includes the Florida Bobcat, Florida Panther, and so many more. To view the complete list of adoptable wildlife and more information, including how to make your donation, click here.
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Make Sandwiches
Be the Change South Florida
Date/Time: Ongoing opportunity
Location: Sandwiches can be made in the comfort of your own home.
Ages: Families with children of all ages are welcome to participate.
Time Commitment: Varies
Be the Change South Florida works to combat food insecurity and food waste in South Florida. They use donated produce, meat, and pantry items to create free, ready-to-eat meals for our local community fridges. As one of the most donated pantry items is bread, your help is needed to make sandwiches! Pick up a sandwich kit (bread, toppings, and Ziploc bags), take it home, and make sandwiches to deliver to the fridge of your choice at your family’s convenience.
Contact: Send a message to Be the Change South Florida on Instagram to coordinate sandwich kit pickup dates, times, and locations.
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Create Valentines for our Veterans
Soldiers' Angels
Date/Time: Cards should be delivered by February 14
Location: Mail your cards and $1 per card to:
Soldiers' Angels Valentines for Veterans
2895 NE Loop 410, Suite 107
San Antonio, TX 78218
Ages: Everyone is welcome to participate
Time Commitment: Varies
Holidays like Valentine's Day are fun to celebrate when you can share the day with your friends or loved ones. Unfortunately, our military heroes often find themselves alone or feeling homesick during holidays. The mission of Soldiers' Angels is to make sure no one who serves this country feels unloved - and that's especially true on Valentine's Day! You and your family can help by making or purchasing Valentines cards for our military and veteran heroes. Why do we ask for the $1 per card? The $1 helps cover the cost to distribute the thousands of cards we receive. Have questions? Check out our FAQ's here.
- Feel free to purchase or make your Valentines.
- Our heroes love hearing from children. Making Valentines is a good activity to do with the kids one afternoon.
- Be sure to write a note of encouragement or thanks on your cards.
- Individually wrapped candy can be included if it is attached to the card.
- You can include the envelope if you want, but it is not necessary. If you include an envelope, do not seal it.
- Don't be afraid to sign your name! You are welcome to include your return address in the event the recipient may write back to you. However, it is also okay if you do not include any personal information.
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Volunteer to Color
Color A Smile
Date/Time: Ongoing
Location: Mail your drawings to:
Color A Smile
PO Box 1516
Morristown, NJ
07962-1516
Ages: Everyone is welcome to participate
Time Commitment: Varies
Color A Smile is a nonprofit organization that distributes cheerful drawings to senior citizens, our troops overseas, and anyone in need of a smile. Every month Color A Smile mails out thousands of cheerful drawings. Over the last 25 years, Color A Smile has given out over 1 million drawings. Their goal is to put smiles on people's faces and remind them that someone is thinking of them. Pick up your crayons and help to spread smiles! Click here for coloring templates and instructions.
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This list was compiled by Doing Good Together™ (www.doinggoodtogether.org)
When calling to volunteer for any of the opportunities listed above, please let the coordinator know you found it through this listing. You are encouraged to ask any questions you may have of the sponsoring organization before committing to a project.
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