VOLUNTEER RESOURCES
SARASOTA & MANATEE COUNTIES
Nonprofit Resource Center Board Bank
http://www.cfsarasota.org/NonprofitCenter/BoardBank/tabid/108/Default.aspx
941. 556. 7104
The Board Bank is a free nonprofit board matching service for the Sarasota and Manatee County nonprofit community. Anyone can register to access the board bank to search for opportunities to serve on the boards of local non-profits or to recruit board members for your own non-profit organization. The Nonprofit Resource Center exists to help established 501c3 non-profit organizations in their development, offering workshops, trainings, a job bank, e-news, a lending library, and consulting services.
United Way 2-1-1
www.211.org
211 (a free call from any phone)
2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember telephone number that, where available, connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities. The implementation of 2-1-1 is being spearheaded by United Ways and comprehensive and specialized information and referral agencies in states and local communities. The website offers more in-depth information about the 211 service and links to local United Way chapters. To access local volunteer opportunities in Sarasota and Manatee Counties, call 211 directly and an operator will assist you.
Clothing
Crisis Intervention
Drug & Alcohol Intervention
Education Programs
Food Security
Health Insurance
Job Training
Maternal Health
Medicaid & Medicare
Mental Health Counseling
Rent Assistance
Rehabilitation
Seniors
Shelters
Transportation Assistance
Unemployment Benefits
Utility Assistance
Volunteer Opportunities
Youth
1-800-Volunteer
www.1-800-volunteer.org
1-800-Volunteer.org is an affiliated national database of volunteer opportunities powered by a volunteer management system for non-profits. The website is utilized by hundreds of volunteer centers through the United States and contains a giant database of volunteer opportunities. You can search for specific opportunities in a particular area or browse organizations, find a volunteer center, explore volunteer awards and resources, and register to recruit volunteers for your organization. This resource also provides information about volunteer opportunities outside of Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
Animals
Arts & Culture
Disaster Relief
Education
Environment
Homelessness
Health
Poverty
Seniors
Unemployment
Youth
MANATEE COUNTY
Manatee County Chamber of Commerce
www.manateechamber.com/clubslist.aspx
941.748.3411
The Manatee Chamber of Commerce provides education and networking opportunities, job / employment assistance, and small business start-up counseling while working on community issues such as legislation, water, transportation, and general quality of life. The Chamber offers an online list of local organizations and groups with volunteer opportunities, categorized by organizational focus. The list contains links to the websites of the organizations.
Aircraft/Boating
Arts/Crafts
Business
Civic Organizations
Computer/Technology
Health/Fitness
History
Hobbies
Men/Dads
Military
Miscellaneous
Nature/Conservancy
Religious
Senior Citizens
Sports
Theater/Music
Women/Moms
Youth Services
Manatee Young Professionals
www.myponline.com/CommPost.aspx
941. 748.3411
Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) has committed to assisting local non-profit organizations recruit new talent and leadership for their boards, committees, initiatives and events. Any organization may post their leadership openings by accessing the posting tool and entering information... and, any MYP member may inquire about the position through the posting tool... it's as simple as that! MYP provides business, social and community resources for young and young-thinking professionals in Manatee County.
Affordable Housing
Art & Culture
Disaster Relief
Environment
Food Security
Health
Homelessness
Mental Health
Women’s Services
Youth Services
Volunteer Manatee
www.volunteermanatee.org
941. 761.3207
Volunteer Services of Manatee County, Inc. mobilizes people and resources to identify and address local needs. Their website offers updates on the four areas of volunteer opportunities in Manatee County they focus on as well as information about their consulting and training services and a link to the 1-800-VOLUNTEER resource for Manatee County. Special emphasis on youth volunteerism.
Animal Welfare
Environment
Homeland Security
Health & Human Security
SARASOTA COUNTY
Friendship Volunteer Center
www.friendshipvolunteer.com
941.953.5965
The Friendship Volunteer Center is a program of Senior Friendship Centers providing volunteer placement for more than 491 community agencies throughout Sarasota County. The Friendship Volunteer Center is the coordinating entity for such successful volunteer programs as RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), mentoring, Brush Up Sarasota, disaster volunteer management, Florida Volunteer Certification Leadership Training, Teen Sarasota-Bright Futures and outreach to limited English-speaking volunteers. If you are looking for a volunteer position or working at an organization and wish to join their volunteer network, they provide an online form for you to get plugged in. After you have registered, their staff contacts you by email or you may sign up with an organization that has direct sign-up capability through the 1-800-VOLUNTEER system they utilize.
Animals
Arts & Culture
Disaster Relief
Education
Environment
Homelessness
Health
Poverty
Seniors
Unemployment
Youth
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADVISORY BOARD & COMMITTEE OPENINGS
Sarasota County
http://scg.co.sarasota.fl.us/advisoryboards/board_list.asp
City of Sarasota
http://www.sarasotagov.com/InsideCityGovernment/Content/CAC/AdvisoryBoard/AdvBrdMain.htm
City of North Port
http://www.cityofnorthport.com/city_comm/default.asp
City of Venice
http://www.venicegov.com/boards.htm
Manatee County
http://www.mymanatee.org/
Click on “Departments”
Scroll down slightly and click on “County Administration Office”
Click on “Advisory Boards” on left light green menu