There are many volunteer opportunites at Children's Harbor. If you are interested or have any questions please contact Tara, the Development Coordinator, at (954)252-3072 ext. 213 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

  Volunteer Opportunities Include:

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Assist the Development team with building media contacts; updating media lists; assist with submitting calendar listings, event marketing and press relations material; updating CH’s facebook and twitter pages; assisting with special events; complete ad hoc projects, special requests and production tasks as needed. Identify community events that Children’s Harbor may participate in via a table top or presentation and assist in scheduling CH’s participation.  Represent Children’s Harbor at community fairs.

SPECIAL SKILLS/ REQUIRMENTS: Achieved or working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communication or similar field. Past experience working in fundraising a plus. Strong written and verbal skills required. Excellent interpersonal skills required, as well as strong documentation skills. Effective team player with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.

TIME REQUIREMENTS: To be determined.  Can be flexible in time and location of work.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Must be outgoing and a people person; Have good communication skills, both verbal & written. Ideal candidate is someone who is looking to gain experience in fundraising

TIME REQUIREMENTS: 2-4 hours per week or as needed.

Assists the Residential Supervisor with administrative tasks, this includes but is not limited to organizing and compiling client files, making telephone calls, database entry, volunteer scheduling, faxing documents, shredding, and other miscellaneous job duties.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Strong organizational skills and the ability to be a team player.

TIME REQUIREMENTS: Tuesdays- 2pm to 4pm; Thursdays- 3pm to 5pm; Fridays- 4pm to 6pm

Provides administrative and clerical assistance to the Family Strengthening department. Assists FS and AA with basic clerical duties (i.e. creation of new client packets, copying, filing, etc.) and basic administrative duties.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Respectful of different cultures; good oral & written communication skills; able to stand for extended periods of time; able to maintain client confidentiality; detail oriented and organized

TIME REQUIREMENTS: Tuesdays or Thursdays 10am to 2pm (schedule can be flexible)

SPECIAL SKILLS: Respectful of different cultures; good oral & written communication skills; able to stand for extended periods of time; able to maintain client confidentiality; detail oriented and organized

TIME REQUIREMENTS: Tuesdays or Thursdays 10am to 2pm (schedule can be flexible)

Assist PD with file organization; organizing and assembling binders and manuals; preparing for monitoring’s, licensing’s and audits; provides CQI task support (i.e. filing raw data in CQI binders, writing meeting minutes, inputting data on tracking calendar, help prepare CQI meetings); providing support to supervisor (i.e. faxing, filing, photo copying, making labels, taking dictation, etc.); creating packets for training, new hires, and groups; creating forms; shredding and filing assistance.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Good computer skills, writing skills, interpersonal skills, time management skills, and general office skills

TIME REQUIREMENTS: minimum of 4 hours per week (Monday- Friday; 10am-4pm)

SPECIAL SKILLS: Accurate and attentive to detail; ability to communicate effectively; strong knowledge of computers and software; strong computer application skills ability to keep and maintain records and information; ability to assist and support others.

TIME REQUIREMENTS: minimum of 4 hours per week (Monday- Friday; 10am-4pm)

SPECIAL SKILLS: Experience working with children; patient and kind; education background a plus; tutoring experience a plus

TIME REQUIREMENTS: minimum of 1 day per week; 3:00 to 4:00

SPECIAL SKILLS: experience working with children; patient and kind; desire to help children

TIME REQUIREMENTS: minimum of 1 day per week; 4:30 to 6:00

Support the HP’s with the activities on the weekends. This includes but is not limited to, playtime with the children (inside & outside), homework help, reading time, light household chores, dinner preparations, etc.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Experience working with children; must be patient and kind and have a desire to help children

TIME REQUIREMENTS: Saturdays 4pm to 8pm and/or Sundays 4pm to 6pm

Assists the Residential Maternity Home with taking care of the teenager’s babies (newborn – 2 years old) while the teens participate in their groups, independent living skills classes, and therapy sessions. Also assist the staff with miscellaneous tasks, like light household chores and dinner preparations.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Experience working with children, especially infants and toddlers is a must. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse groups of individuals.

TIME REQUIREMENTS: Monday-Thursday, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

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Click here for a volunteer application.  Submit completed application to Tara Piana via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or fax 954-252-7134. 

All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age to work directly with the children and are subject to a background check, at a cost of $73.25. This must be completed before a volunteer can begin volunteering on the Children's Harbor campus.  Groups who host activities on campus or individuals who only volunteer once may not be subjected to a background check depending on the situation.

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