Grand Harbor Volunteers
Volunteers significantly increase the number of
individuals these agencies can help
FAMILIES
Information courtesy of the Indian River Community Foundation
Recommendation: After discovering the organization(s) you might enjoy helping, call and ask to tour their facility before sharing your personal information.
CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA
PHONE:
772-344-4020
ADDRESS:
859 16th Place, FL 32960
WEBSITE:
chsfl.org
MISSION:
Building bridges to success for children & families.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Hygiene kits for kids ages 5-17; New baby fins for families welcoming home their infants; Affirmation jars so our children, teens and new moms remember how special they are; "Welcome Home" housewarming packages for teens who are beginning life on their own after exiting foster care; Share token of appreciation to CHS team members helping kids every day; Sort & organize donations so our families can easily receive thoughtful contributions; Participate in "campus beautification" days and so much more!
THE ARC OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
PHONE:
772-562-6854
ADDRESS:
1375 16th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32960
WEBSITE:
arcir.org
MISSION:
The ARC supports and empowers individuals with special needs to achieve their life goals.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Volunteers are welcome! Please call
772-584-9511. Make a difference in the lives of those who need you most.
CHILDREN'S HOMELESS FOUNDATION
PHONE: 772-532-1505
ADDRESS: 2050 13th Avenue; P.O. Box 606, Vero Beach, FL 32960
WEBSITE: https://hcfirc.com
MISSION: To fund and coordinate programs for homeless children to enable their healthy development and long-term success while guiding their families to self-sufficiency.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Coming Soon
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
PHONE:
772-562-4177
ADDRESS:
2455 St. Lucie Ave. (14th Ave.), Vero Beach, FL 32960
WEBSITE:
eocofirc.net
MISSION:
To transition at risk individuals and families from poverty to self-sufficiency through our agency programs and public/private partnerships.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Board of directors, fundraising advisory council, Head Start program.
THE HOPE FOR FAMILIES CENTER INC.
PHONE:
772-567-5537
ADDRESS:
715 4th Place, Vero Beach, FL 32962
WEBSITE:
hopeforfamiliescenter.org
MISSION:
The Hope For Families Center is a structured program that promotes stability, dignity, and self-reliance by teaching homeless families the habits and routines they need to thrive.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Support with computer literacy, preparing meals, or as a mentor, our volunteers are valuable to ensuring the success of our families and our mission.
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY HEALTHY START COALITION
PHONE: 772-563-9118
ADDRESS: 1555 Indian River Blvd, Suite B241 Vero Beach, FL 32960
EMAIL:
info@irchealthystart.org
WEBSITE:
irchealthystartcoalition.org
MISSION: Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition’s mission is to establish and support a local system of care that optimizes the health of moms, babies, and their families living in Indian River County.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Assistance, support and event setup at fundraising events; administrative and clerical duties at coalition office
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
Phone: Habitat:
772-494-1810; Restore:
772-257-4084
Two Addresses: Habitat: 4568 N. US Highway 1, Vero Beach, FL 32967; Restore: 4580 N US Hwy 1, Vero Beach, FL 32967
Email: ddominique@irchabitat.org
WEBSITE:
irchabitat.org
MISSION:
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Indian River Habitat for Humanity develops housing solutions guided by the needs of its family partners and the community.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Helping Habitat for Humanity build homes, communities, and hope. Some volunteers work together with working families to build or improve safe, affordable homes. Other volunteers help in the neighboring Habitat for Humanity ReStore that helps fund IRC Habitat for Humanity’s local work.
PHONE: 772-770-2900
ADDRESS:
3650 41st St
Vero Beach, FL 32967
WEBSITE: https://www.ccdpb.org/programs/samaritan-center/
MISSION: We offer long-term
transitional housing and guidance to homeless families in Indian River County and prepare them to live independently.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Advisory Committee, childcare, clerical, maintenance, meal preparation, special events and tutoring.