Spring Break Beach Cleanup

Clean Miami Beach 

Date/Time: Saturday, March 15, 5–7 p.m.

Location: The Beach at 10th St., 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. There is limited meter parking in the area. 

Ages: All ages are welcome to participate.

Time Commitment: Two hours.

Join us for an amazing day helping to protect the ocean. Closed-toe shoes are recommended for cleaning in the dunes. Bring your own water but no plastic, please. We will have a refill station. We will provide sanitized garden gloves, buckets, and a picker. Wear reef-safe sun protection and a hat. We are now accepting household batteries at cleanups to be recycled. We will meet at the oceanfront close to the lifeguard stand, look for the turtle flag!

Contact: Jennifer Byington at info@cleanmiamibeach.org. Registration is available online and will open two weeks before the event.

Cleanmiamibeach.org

Rickenbacker Coastal Cleanup

Miami-Dade County Parks

Date/Time: Saturday, March 15, 9–11 a.m.

Location: Hobie Island Beach Park, Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami.

Ages: Everyone can help; however, participants under 15 years old must attend with a parent/guardian.

Time Commitment: Two hours.

On the third Saturday of every month, volunteers can assist the Causeway staff in beautifying this coastal park and keeping our ocean ecosystem healthy. Gloves and trash bags will be provided, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own reusable gloves to reduce waste.

This opportunity is made possible with the support of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is committed to contributing to the communities in which they operate and responsibly managing their environmental impacts and social commitments. One of the guiding principles at Mandarin Oriental is ‘Acting with responsibility’, which they strive to achieve through their “Naturally Better” program.

Please arrive at your scheduled start time and check in with the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group staff. Please bring a refillable water bottle, closed-toed shoes, and protection from the sun (sunscreen, hats, sunglasses).

Contact: cleanup@miamidade.gov. Registration is available online.

Miamidadeparks.com

Anne Kolb Nature Center Eco Action Day

Broward County Parks and Recreation

Date/Time: Saturday, March 15, 9 a.m.–noon.

Location: Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood.

Ages: All ages can participate. A parent or guardian must accompany children younger than 13 years old.

Time Commitment: Three hours.

Join park staff to remove exotic vegetation and assist with habitat rehabilitation projects. All volunteers must wear sneakers or closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing. Please bring your own water and snacks. Hats, sunscreen, and long pants are recommended. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own pair of work gloves.

Contact: Call 954.357.5161 for more information or to register for the event.

broward.org

Help with Daily Chores at Horse Rescue and Sanctuary

F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Horse Rescue & Sanctuary

Date/Time: Ongoing on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30–5:30 p.m.

Location: 19801 Sheridan Street, Southwest Ranches.

Ages: Families and children of all ages are welcome to volunteer together. Teens between 13-17 years old can volunteer independently after a parent or guardian comes out to fill out releases and waivers.

Time Commitment: Up to five hours per visit.

F.R.I.E.N.D.S. needs volunteers who are willing to come out and assist with daily chores at the horse rescue and sanctuary. This facility houses over 70 animals including horses, miniature horses, goats, donkeys, farm pigs, a hinny, and sheep. Volunteer tasks include interacting with the animals at the ranch and learning how to do daily ranch chores. Volunteers start their shifts with chores like cleaning the stalls and cleaning and refilling water buckets. Once the work is done, volunteers can interact with the animals, including grooming, braiding, and bathing as needed. Please wear closed-toe shoes or boots. Do not wear expensive shoes as they will get dirty and sometimes wet. Volunteer dress is casual (T-shirts and jeans or shorts). Do not wear expensive jewelry or clothes because the jewelry could get lost, and the clothes could get stained. You might want to bring sunscreen, bug repellent, and a hat, but they are not required. If you want to have a snack and drink, please bring your own cooler marked with your name. We will provide water, but we have no vending machines. We look forward to seeing you there!

If you have not volunteered for the ranch before, you will need to complete a volunteer waiver on your first day. Minors must have a parent or guardian come in to sign the paperwork. Work is available at the ranch rain or shine. In addition to the Tuesday and Thursday volunteer time, there is an Orientation and Safety Class on the first Saturday and the third Sunday of every month from 1–1:45 p.m., followed by three hours of volunteering to complete ranch chores.

Contact: General volunteer inquiries can be If you have further questions after going to the website, please call 954.609.5943 or email HorseRescuer@comcast.net.

https://www.eiahorses.org/

Help Food Insecure Neighbors

Feeding South Florida

Date/Time: Various dates and times throughout March.

Location: 2501 SW 32nd Terrace, Pembroke Park.

Ages: Families with children 12 years old and older are welcome to volunteer. An adult must accompany children under 15 years old.

Time Commitment: Three hours.

Feeding South Florida is committed to serving individuals, families, and older adults experiencing food insecurity and we are doing all we can to care for our community. Volunteers will assist with the inspecting, sorting, and repacking of donated food. We may also be packing Family Meal Boxes at our Pembroke Park warehouse for distribution. Safety is essential to Feeding South Florida as we are an active warehouse. Please wear comfortable clothing and comfortable closed-toe shoes. Heels are not allowed. We recommend a crossbody bag or fanny pack as backpacks and large handbags are not allowed in the warehouse or kitchen. If you are in good health and wish to serve, please sign up for any of our volunteer shifts.

Contact: volunteers@feedingsouthflorida.org or 954.518.1818 ext. 1824. Registration is required and is available online.

feedingsouthflorida.org

Donate Books

Books for You Miami

Date/Time: Ongoing opportunity.

Location: Donations can be dropped off at the following locations: Face to Face Language, 9851 NW 58th St. #118, Doral; The Art Shack Miami, 6030 NW 99 Ave., Suite 413, Doral; or the Iq Zone, 9831 NW 58th St., Unit 151, Doral.

A pick-up service is available for donations of more than 50 items. Before dropping off a donation, please make sure it meets the collection criteria listed below.

Ages: Everyone is welcome to participate.

Time Commitment: Varies.

Do you want to clear out your old books to make room for new books? Donate books to Books for You! Books for You was born as a response to the question, "How can children who do not have access to educational materials improve their current condition," "Who helps them," and "Why should we care and support them." Books for You continually collects used or new books and notebooks to take to communities in need. There are three different ways you can give back with Books for You:

1. Donate books your family no longer needs. Consider taking it a step further by creating your very own book donation drive at your school, church, or neighborhood.
2. Organizing, sorting, and packing books by categories to be donated.
3. Distributing and delivering books.

We appreciate your interest in donating to our cause. Before we can accept your donation, please ensure that the books meet our collection criteria.

We can accept:

• Books for pre-k to high school age groups.
• Backpacks.
• Pencils.
• Paper.
• Colored pencils.
• Erasers. 
• Calculators.
• Notebooks.

We do not accept: 

• Mechanical pencils. 
• Textbooks.
• Workbooks.
• Dictionaries. 
• Encyclopedias.
• Magazines.

Contact: Alejandro Barriga at 786.916.9445 or contact us directly through Instagram @bfymiami.

booksforyoumiami.org

Create a Project

Good Deeds Day 2025

Date/Time: Sunday, April 6.

Location: Your home or community.

Ages: Everyone is welcome to participate.

Time Commitment: Varies, depending on your project.

Good Deeds Day is a global movement of doing good. Throughout the world, families, neighbors, schools, clubs, companies, and communities come together to do a good deed project. Does your family have an idea for a Good Deeds Day project for your community? You can visit the Doing Good Together Pick a Project Page for family-friendly service project ideas. Or, browse the Good Deeds Day project page for additional ideas. We encourage individuals to recruit colleagues, friends, and family, and plan a project as a group!

Contact: info@good-deeds-day.org or click here to contact the Good Deeds Day team. Click here to register your Good Deeds Day project.

good-deeds-day.org

Be a Food Rescuer

Food Rescue US South Florida

Date/Time: Varies.

Location: Various locations in South Florida.

Ages: All ages can participate. One licensed driver is needed to participate.

Time Commitment: Varies. The average food rescue takes approximately 30 minutes.

Food Rescue US South Florida is a leader in reducing both hunger and food waste in America by transforming a negative, food waste, into a positive, delivering fresh, healthy food to millions of people through our community of dedicated volunteer food rescuers. Food rescuers pick up excess food from local food donors, including grocery stores, restaurants, corporate dining facilities, and other food providers, and deliver it to local social service agencies providing for the food insecure. Rescuers use their own vehicles and an app to select times that are convenient for them to pick up and drop off the excess food. The process is quick, simple, and incredibly rewarding. Our food rescues are designed to be convenient for rescuers and quick so that the food spends minimal time in transport.

Contact: Ellen Bowen at ellen@foodrescue.us or 203.984.0485. Register online here.

foodrescue.us/site/food-rescue-us-south-florida

PurpleStride Miami 2025 Walk

PurpleStride Miami

Date/Time: Saturday, April 26, 7–10:30 a.m. The walk begins at 8:30 a.m.

Location: Kendall Indian Hammocks Park, 11395 SW 79th St., Miami.

Ages: All ages can participate.

Time Commitment: Up to three and a half hours.

Please join us this year by walking or volunteering at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's (PanCAN) PurpleStride Miami 2025! PurpleStride is PanCAN's signature fundraising walk in the fight to end pancreatic cancer. All funds raised through PurpleStride fuel PanCAN's government advocacy initiatives, groundbreaking clinical research, and free patient services.

Families can raise money and participate in the walk, or volunteer together. Volunteers are needed to help with food and beverage distribution, route marshal, registration, and more. This is a fun, empowering community event that is perfect for both individual volunteers and groups. You will be able to sign up for the task and shift of your choice.

Contact: Lindsay Barraza, Lbarraza@pancanvolunteer.org. Click here to register.

purplestride.org/miami

Make Cards 

Cards for Hospitalized Kids (CFHK) 

Date/Time: At your convenience.

Location: Mail cards to:

Cards for Hospitalized Kids

7290 W. Devon

Chicago, IL 60631

Ages: Everyone can participate.

Time Commitment: Varies.

Cards for Hospitalized Kids is an internationally recognized charitable organization that spreads hope, joy, and magic to hospitalized kids across America through uplifting, handmade cards. Your family can help by making cards. Here are some guidelines for creating your cards:

• The only supplies you need are paper and a writing utensil, such as crayons, markers, etc. You may use other supplies such as stickers and glue-on craft decals, but please do not use any supplies, like glitter, that might fall off of your cards.
• Do not address the card to a specific child, as we don't know the name of the child yet. At the request of hospitals, we ask that you do not write "get well," "feel better" or other illness-related comments. Include uplifting messages in your cards. Click here for suggestions. 
• Do not write any religious comments such as "God bless" or "I'm praying for you."
• Sign your cards with your first name only. Do not include any personal information, such as phone number, address, email address, etc. 

Contact: info@cardsforhospitalizedkids.com.

cardsforhospitalizedkids.com