The HCCF recognized that while many Heron Creek residents already volunteer their personal time with other local charities, many others were also interested in doing so but did not know where to start. The Community Services Committee saw the opportunity to assist Heron Creek residents realize those desires to volunteer and “give back” to the community. It canvassed many local charities and developed a comprehensive list including names to contact and web sites to view. See more below. | NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION | NEEDS AND CONTACT INFORMATION |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS 1777 Tamiami Trail, Suite 410 Port Charlotte, FL 33948 |
Data Entry, Front Desk and office, Respond to fires (DAT) Apply to volunteer online at www.redcross.org/fl/sarasota/volunteer or Contact Sharon Wisniewski at941-379-9300 ext 223 or Sharon.Wisnieski3@redcross.org |
| BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS of the SUNCOAST 6919 Outreach Way, #B112 North Port, FL 34287 (941) 429-3727 |
Mentoring children on their own to share fun activities or School-based Program where you meet with children at the school for one-on-one mentoring. Background check and finger printing required. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast Contact Ashley Burchell |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NORTH PORT 6851 Biscayne Drive North Port, Fl 34287 |
Help with homework, assist with technology, and work on special projects. Contact Wayne Ard, Club Director at 423-4405 or at ward@bgcsarasota.org Website: http://bgcsaratota.org |
| CHILDREN FIRST 6926 Children's Way North Port, FL 34287 |
Assist teachers in infant's classroom. Reading to children, teach a craft, or do an art project. Office work. Call Megan Wenger at 953-3877 ext. 126 Website: http://childrenfirst.org |
| DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, Sarasota County 701 Center Road Venice, FL 34285 |
Cover phones and typing. Delivering calendars and flyers. File maintenance. Assist with "Challenge Program". Call Linda at 485-9724 or visit www.thewomensresourcecenter.org |
| FINANCIAL STABILITY INITIATIVE A partnership between Gulf Coast Community Foundation & United Way |
Helping North Port and south Sarasota County parents become self-sustaining (no longer rely on public assistance) and work toward creating a better life for themselves and their families. Become a life coach for a family and assist them to better themselves and the lives of the children. For more information, contact Kayden Taylor, Financial Stability Initiative Specialist at 941-328-6983, or cell 941-993-3900. |
| FISH OF NORTH PORT |
Drive residents to doctor's visits, grocery stores, and other appointments. Call Bruce Isbell at 429-8945 or email to blkisbell@comcast.net |
| FLORIDA CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD 6929 Outreach Way North Port, FL 34287 |
Front desk reception, provide classroom assistance (inclusion preschool with typically developing children and special needs children). Background checks and fingerprint check possibly required at no charge. Call Corissa Grothe at 371-8820 X1032 or email to Corissagrothe@thefloridacenter.org Website: http://thefloridacenter.org |
| FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY 13624 Tamiami Trail North Port, FL 34287 |
Shelving assistance, computer lab attendants, tech patrol assist with checkout, book doctors to repair books, work in the used book store. Contact Charlotte Leonard-Braun at (305)304-3002 or email to info@folofnorthport.com Website: http://folofnorthport.com |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (S. Sarasota County) 280 Alligator Drive Venice, FL 34293 |
Construction of houses, working the Restore, working in the office, on committees, and events. Call Emily Shaw / Cristina McCauley at 493-6606 Website: http://habitatsouthsarasota.org |
| NORTH PORT MEALS ON WHEELS 4285 Wesley Lane North Port, FL 34287 |
Delivery drivers, cooks, and helpers. Call Gerry Bennett at 426-0905 or Zara Leiby at 429-5510. Email: NPMealsOnWheels@aol.com Website: http://www.npmow.org/ |
| NORTH PORT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 15121 Tamimai Trail North Port, fL 34287 |
Cover phones, typing, greet visitors. Call Kim Clark at 423-5040 or email wgunnin@northportareachamber.com Website: http://northportareachamber.com |
| NORTH PORT COALITION FOR HOMELESS/NEEDY CHILDREN (Back Pack Angels) P.O. Box 6826 North Port, FL 34290 |
Volunteeers to help collect, pack, move, and deliver toiletries for student backpacks. Call Diane Patterson at 813-758-2805 or email to owlsnest2011@hotmail.com Website: North Port Coalition for Homeless/Need Childern - BAck Pack Angels |
| DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES, City of North Port 6919 Outreach Way North Port, FL 34287 |
Toy Chest Program, Mayor's Feed the Hungry, Backpack Program, and Registration. Call Janet Carrilo at 429-3704 or email at jcarillo@cityofnorthport.com Website: City of North Port Social Services |
| NORTH PORT SENIOR CENTER 4940 Pan American Blvd. North Port, FL 34287 |
Assist with special activities, help with movie night, bingo, and computer instruction. Contact Helen Marchese at 426-2204 |
| QUALITY HEALTH CARE 6940 Outreach Way North Port, FL 34287 |
Help with parties, barbeques, fish fry, shopping trip to maill, and decorating for the holidays. Call Shelly Carter at 426-8411 or email to qhccnp.act@gmail.com |
| RESPITE LIVING WATERS LUTHERAN CHURCH 12475 Chancellor Blvd. North Port, FL 34287 |
Assist with "A Special Time" program for memory impaired. Greet and interact with caregivers, focus on participant's needs, assist with cleanupp, and assit, supervise, and work with participants during activities. Call Adeline Banks at 244-7870 or email to Banks340@comcast.net |
| SAFE PLACE AND RAPE CRISIS CENTER 2139 Main Street Sarasota, FL |
Cover phones, client intake, court advocates on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, picking up food, hospital response team volunteer. Training provided; Background and fingerprint check - no charge. Call 365-0208 (Sarasota) or 429-3752 (Venice). Email to sparccinfo@sparcc.net Website: http://sparcc.net |
| SALVATION ARMY 4940 Pan American Blvd. North Port, FL 34287 |
Donating items for resale call 488-9300. Assistance to stock the food pantry, answer the phones, and help with the distribution of food. Contact Cindy Mattson or Lisa Knecht at 240-5108 Website: http://salvationarmyflorida.org/sarasota |
| SARASOTA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 2200 Ringling Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34237 |
Telephone reception; clerical assistance. Call Marijon Bruno at 861-2624 or email marijonbruno@flhealth.gov. Website: www.sarasotahealth.org |
| TIDEWELL HOSPICE 220 Wexford Blvd. Venice, FL 34293 |
Sit respite at patient's home, drive patient to appointments, grocery shop, run errands, bereavement art intervention, assistance, and companionship. Assist with "Challenge Program". Mandatory training and finger print check. Contact Gloria Overholt at 552-5944. Website: http://tidewell.org |
| WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER 701 Center Road Venice, fL 34285 |
Cover phones, typing, delivering calendars and flyers, file maintenance, and fund raising. Call Linda at 485-9724. Website: www.thewomensresourcecenter.org |
| YMCA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 5930 Sam Shapos Way North Port, FL 34287 |
Mentoring, adopt homeless children to give gifts for the holidays. Meet with students one hour per week at North Port schools. Call Kelsey Shipley at 941-240-8877. Website: www.charlottecountyymca.com |