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DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S & FAMILIES, 820 W 77 Street, Unit E, Hialeah, FL 33014
CONTACT: Felix Munoz, (305) 231-5549 (Fax: 305-231-7976)
DESCRIPTION: Outreach program providing support services to low income families.
OPPORTUNITIES: Assist in community outreach projects such as night basketball league, tutoring, arts & crafts, and computer training.
HOURS NEEDED: M-F, 1:30-6:30pm, and special events
COMMENTS: Must commit at least four hours a week for a semester. Excellent opportunity for education, human service, physical education, and any other child related majors.

DEPTARMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, 3300 NW 27 Avenue, Suite 1116, Miami, FL 33167
CONTACT: Tymothi Coffee, (305) 637-2694
DESCRIPTION: Partners with communities, businesses, law enforcement offices, and other agencies to prevent and reduce juvenile crimes.
OPPORTUNITIES: Call for more information.
HOURS NEEDED: Flexible

DERM/PRIDE (PROMOTING RESPONSIBILITY IN DADE'S ENVIRONMENT) PROGRAM, 33 SW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33130
CONTACT: Susannah Troner (305) 372-6912 or Ivy Brown, (305) 372-6628 (Fax: 305-372-6760)
DESCRIPTION: The PRIDE program places volunteers in various "jobs" within the Department of Environmental Resources Management. The program strives to expose volunteers to some of the environmental issues facing the Department.
OPPORTUNITIES: Opportunities vary throughout the year and positions are based on the needs of the Department.
HOURS NEEDED: Most opportunities are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm; clean-ups and planting usually occurs on Saturday mornings.DADE HERITAGE TRUST, 190SW 12 Terrace, Miami, FL 33131
CONTACT: Marisol McManus (305) 358-9572 (Fax: 305-358-1162)
DESCRIPTION: Dedicated to the historic preservation of Miami-Dade County and its culture. Sponsors many activities such as lectures, tours, Miami-Dade Heritage Day, educational presentations/projects with schools, etc.
OPPORTUNITIES: Assist in all areas mentioned above. Also assist with committee work, community cultural events, event planning.
HOURS NEEDED: Flexible. Some evenings and weekends are available.
COMMENTS: This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in historic preservation and Miami-Dade's history.

DAILY BREAD FOOD BANK, 5850 NW 32nd Ave. Miami, Florida 33142-2117
CONTACT: Ann Mezadieu, Coordinator of Volunteer Services (305) 633-9861 ext. 201 (Fax: 305-633-0036) email: Amezadieu@dailybread.org
DESCRIPTION: Collects edible but otherwise wasted food primarily from the food industry and community food drives, and distributes it to over 1000 charitable organizations that feed hungry people.
OPPORTUNITIES: Learn about food distribution and helping the needy in South Florida. Help out with warehouse food salvage & food handling, clerical/administrative work, grant writing, media contacts, and special projects.
HOURS NEEDED: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. Long term or short term is ok, however you must schedule in advance and go in for a minimum of 2 hours each time.
COMMENTS: Call Ann and arrange an orientation. This food bank distributed over 15 million pounds of food last year!

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