The Library Book Bins Initiative focus is to improve reading scores and encouraging literacy for children throughout Broward County. The Library Book Bins Initiative's objective is to getting books in the hands and homes of our community members.

For more information reach out to jenny@handsonbroward.org

Volunteer your time by bringing the love of reading to the After School Program participants at C.W. Thomas Park. They need volunteers that are passionate to be part of our After School Literacy Program which is located in Dania Beach. By assisting with this literacy reading initiative, you will be making a difference, one student at a time.

1-2 volunteers are needed to read to the children ages 5-12 at their 1-Hour After School Literacy Program, provide literacy activities, and to assist their facilitators (educators) where it is needed. All it takes is one hour a week and you can make a difference in these children’s lives that will last a lifetime.

For more information reach out to kmercado@daniabeachfl.gov

The Literacy League’s Self-Publishing Book volunteer opportunity is a literacy initiative were you can create your own book. HandsOn Broward plans for these self-published books are to help bring the author and illustrator together and facilitate the publishing process. Our recommendation is making the submitted book no more than 20 pages long to be able to be utilized for these types of literacy events. HandsOn Broward is currently seeking an illustrator for books that were submitted by our volunteers. 

For more information, please reach out to: jenny@handsonbroward.org

2 Volunteers are needed - 2 Shifts: Hours of Operations Monday-Friday 7am - 6pm (Morning Shift & Afternoon Shift). Volunteers may be asked to do tutoring, for after-schoolers, read to the children in the morning, do arts and crafts in the afternoons, do outdoor educational activities, make copies, music time, assist with homework, literacy activities, and to assist our facilitators (educators) where it is needed. Volunteers should be prepared to be moving at all times. We recommend wearing sneakers or comfortable close-toed shoes. Due to requirements of The Florida Department of Children and Families volunteers are required to sign a document called the Volunteer Acknowledgment. When you express interest in this volunteer opportunity, someone will get back to you on that next step.

Change A Child's Story. The Guardian ad Litem Program in Broward and Palm Beach needs your help in making a difference for children alleged to have been abused, abandoned or neglected in both counties. The program's vision for all our children is to provide proactive, child-centered, trauma-informed advocacy for their best interests, including their legal interests, using a partnership of community advocates and professional staff.

Interested in being a voice for a child? Sign-up and be invited to one of our information sessions. 

To learn how you can make a difference, and become a volunteer, click the following link below: 

https://guardianadlitem.org/volunteer-with-guardian-ad-litem/volunteer-inquiry/

Volunteers are needed at this afterschool recreation program to assist teachers with the school-aged children who attend. You will assist with setting up and serving snacks, providing homework help, playing games, reading books, etc. It all depends on what activities the kids are doing that day. They really have a need for volunteers who can help with homework and tutoring students, so if you have that ability, please let the school know.

HandsOn Broward’s Literacy League is passionate about helping students develop a love and excitement for reading which will in turn help set them up for educational success throughout their schooling.

During the 2023 school year, Broward County Public Schools will be launching the “Broward Super Reader” initiative to support students in achieving and surpassing their grade’s reading level. Superhero capes made by volunteers will be given to students during these guest reading opportunities to assist students in building their own home libraries and continue reading at home.

Our hope is to inspire children to use their imaginations and encourage their love for literacy through creative play!

Do you have any special skills or know a trade? While many of us are not working in the same capacity we did pre-quarantine, some of us may have more time on our hands and be able to get HandsOn! Many of our partners are Early Childcare Centers and they are small businesses who are experiencing a lot of difficulty during these times. Many of them need help with things like painting, or light carpentry. These are things that you or someone you know may be confident doing!



Reach out to jenny@handsonbroward.org to express your interest in doing skilled volunteerism and remember to mention your skill so we can pair you with the right child care center!

In the month of May, we honor, celebrate and pay tribute to those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.

The Literacy League Program has selected four picture books that teaches children to be appreciative of our military and their sacrifices past, present, and future.

Volunteers are invited to join us on our virtual 

Bi-weekly meetings held on a Tuesday at 4:30 PM to engage in meaningful volunteer services that will impact our community, provide literacy resources to children and families in Broward while also sharpening skills in leadership, creative thinking and design, and engaging with a group of people with similar interests.

For more information reach out to jenny@handsonbroward.org

Get creative with your little ones!

Ages 5 and Under

FREE with admission!

Price: $10.00

Wednesdays | 11:30 am |

Stories with Friends

Read a story with Ms. Sue, get silly with puppets, and move with dance!

Fridays | 11:30 am | Art Amazing

Read a story with Ms. Sue and get artsy with projects designed for your little ones!

*Limited to 20 guests per a session

Duration: 30 min

Please join us for a series of literacy-based service experiences where children are immersed in a community-themed story reading followed by a fun activity.

Following story time, the kids will get to do a craft project to reinforce our young people he remain their authentic selves.

For more information, please reach out to: jenny@handsonbroward.org