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HOMESTEAD WEED AND SEED, INC. SAFE HAVEN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM, HOMESTEAD PARKS AND RECREATION/THE PHICHOL WILLIAMS COMMUNITY CENTER, 51 SW 4th Street, Homestead, FL
CONTACT: Rose L. Evans-Coleman or Juanita Edwards, (305) 247-3306 Fax:(305) 245-0112
DESCRIPTION: Weed and Seed is an initiative of the U. S, Department of Justice that focuses on public safety and neighborhood revitalization. The four-part strategy to accomplish this is comprised of law enforcement, community policing, prevention/intervention and treatment; and neighborhood restoration. The Phicol Williams Community Center is a multi-service center where a variety of youth and adult services are coordinated and a place where youth and other residents can access needed services, develop relationships, find opportunities to be productive and successful, and enhance skills. The Safe Haven serves children ages 6-17 and provides a variety of services and supportive programs. It is a safe and secure facility located in the heart of southwest Homestead.
OPPORTUNITIES: Serve as a mentor and tutor; work with 1-3 children in a group; assist with developing reading and math skills; assist with homework; play games; and, help children develop self-confidence and self-esteem by being a positive role model.
HOURS NEEDED: Monday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. You must commit to at least 4 hours per week.
COMMENTS: Please call for more information. You need a willingness to work with children whose skills are under-developed, but who are willing and able to learn, and you need a lot of patience.

HORSE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA (HPAF), 14973 SW 228th Street, Goulds or Post Office Box 700010, Miami, 33170
CONTACT: Morgan Silver, (305) 245-2909 (Fax: 305-254-0688) E-mail: director@hpaf.org
DESCRIPTION: Rescue and rehabilitation of abused, abandoned and neglected horses.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Farm Maintenance - stall cleaning, grounds cleaning. Fence building, and maintenance. Clerical and computers. Fundraising. Tabling for community events.
HOURS: 7 days, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. More hours available to volunteers who become actively involved in HPAF.
COMMENTS: No experience necessary. Volunteers will learn proper daily maintenance for horses. Extensive learning opportunities for committed volunteers in natural horsemanship, holistic health care for the horses, horse cruelty investigations and rehabilitation of malnourished horses.

HORSES AND HANDICAPPED, Circle T Ranch, 18350 SW 264 St., Miami, FL 33031
CONTACT: Jackie Ege, (305) 271-2210, or Debbie Schott, (305) 253-8371 (Fax: 305-207-7647), Toll-free number: 1-800-369-RIDE, website: www.EGE.com/kiwanis
DESCRIPTION: This therapeutic program allows handicapped children to ride ponies and horses.
OPPORTUNITIES: Volunteers assist children by leading the horses and by walking along side the horses & children. Activities include exercises, riding instruction, & games. Training is provided on-site.
HOURS NEEDED: Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Mid September through the end of May.
COMMENTS: Please park in front of property. Note: You must call to register prior to coming to confirm and RSVP (note--call between 8am & 6pm only!). Directions: Directions: Take the turnpike south to exit 5, turn right (north) on Krome (177th Avenue). Take Krome to Von Bauen Dr. (264th Street). The farm is on the south side of the road before the railroad tracks. The season is only from the first of September through the first of June.

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