Five places to volunteer in Orlando, FL

November 20, 2008

As the holidays are approaching, now is the perfect time to take some time out of that busy shopping schedule or give up that afternoon of football in order to give back to your community.

Here are a few places in Central Florida that will really appreciate your help this holiday season.

Community Service Center of Central Florida - an organization that is committed to helping families through programs such as emergency assistance, clothing drives, and family counseling programs. Community volunteers can donate food, clothes, “adopting” a family, and tutoring kids after school.

Florida Hospital Volunteer Services - One of the largest hospital systems in the state, Florida Hospital is accepting volunteers who would like to help and assist patient during their time of recovery. Opportunities can include interacting with patients at the bedside, helping visitors, working in the gift shop and many more. Fill out a volunteer application today.

Harvest Time International - their mission is to demonstrate God’s love by reaching out and touching the lives of people in practical ways, by empowering this generation with the tools to become successful in areas of life, and where people find help for now and hope for the future. Perishable food are needed for this holiday season.

Shoe Harvest - The mission of Shoe Harvest is simple - to provide new shoes to needs children in the Central Florida area. Shoe Harvest works with anybody who wants to donate new shoes: churches, civic groups, businesses, etc. We take in the shoes and identify organizations that can in turn provide the shoes to children in need. Organizations include schools, Head Start centers, abuse centers, homeless centers and social workers.

Dawn’s Heartfelt Corner - Among the many other volunteer opportunities that this organization has year round, Dawn O’ Brien and a group of volunteers will be passing out cards, poetry, and assisting the elderly in nearby nursing homes this holiday season. Come out and contribute to this worthwhile cause.

Try to take some time out this holiday season for your neighbors and friends around you. Get out there and give some of yourself to others.

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