Community Service

211 HELPLINE OF THE PALM BEACHES & TREASURE COAST 561-383-1112

211treasurecoast.org

MISSION: To connect people to services 24 hours a day by understanding their individual emotional, financial and community needs and to support the health and human service system as a whole

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Serve as a liaison between 211 HelpLine and the community to help educate individuals on the importance 211 plays for those in need

Founded: 1971

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN, VERO BEACH BRANCH

772-257-5275 verobeach-fl.aauw.net

MISSION: To advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research; locally, to support scholarships, grants and programs for women and girls in Indian River County

MAIN EVENT: Play about First Ladies and Presidents, Feb. 20, 2022; Senior Expo, March 10, 2022

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Youth mentoring, adult English tutoring, guardian ad litem, STEM events and camps, working with IRSC AAUW Student Club, Girls on the Run, fundraising and hospitality

Founded: 1964

CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL CARE

772-567-1233 centerforspiritualcare.org

MISSION: Providing individual and small-group spiritual and holistic growth experiences leading to personal clarity, empowerment and authenticity

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Event hospitality, garden maintenance, library upkeep, bookkeeping and computer graphic expertise

Founded: 2000

EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 772-321-7468 execroundtableirc.org

MISSION: To identify solutions that will protect and enhance the lives of Indian River County residents and their families, with an emphasis on children

MAIN EVENT: Four-Person Scramble, Oct. 30, 2021

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Events subcommittee to help with planning the golf tournament and 2022 5K

Founded: 2014

GRAND HARBOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM ghcop.org

MISSION: To work with Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor residents to solicit corporate sponsorships and host events to raise funds to distribute to local charities in Indian River County’s five pockets of poverty, with a focus on the Gifford community

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Serve on the board; serve on the philanthropy committee to review grant requests and conduct site visits

Founded: 2001

HEAD, HEART AND HANDS OF INDIAN RIVER CLUB

772-770-0757 indianriverclub.com

MISSION: To support the Treasure Coast community and improve the quality of life in the areas of health, education, youth activities, homelessness, environmental challenges, cultural programs and scientific research

Founded: 2013

IMPACT 100 OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

772-207-1001 impact100ir.com

MISSION: To collectively impact the lives of individuals and our community through transformative giving

MAIN EVENT: Kickoff Event, November 2021; Impact Day, January 2022; Annual Meeting, April 2022

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Members have the opportunity to volunteer on various committees as well as participate directly in the annual grants review and selection process

Founded: 2008

INDIAN RIVER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

772-492-1407 ircommunityfoundation.org

MISSION: To build a better community through donor-driven philanthropy

Founded: 2008

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 4-H FOUNDATION sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/indian-river/ irc-4-h/irc-4-h-foundation/

MISSION: To serve 4-H by raising funds and increasing public support for 4-H programs that support local youth

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: New members to assist on the board as well as volunteers to help with events and fundraisers

Founded: 2015

JOHN’S ISLAND FOUNDATION

772-234-0992 johnsislandfoundation.org

MISSION: To raise funds from the John’s Island community for the purpose of making grants to fund capital requirements to agencies serving the economically disadvantaged in Indian River County, primarily in the area of supporting basic human needs such as food, shelter, assistance with disabilities/health issues, safety from abuse, and children’s education

MAIN EVENT: Donor Reception, Jan. 24, 2022

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: John’s Island community members are welcome to join in the foundation’s grant review process by joining a site review team

Founded: 1999

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF INDIAN RIVER

772-226-0799 jlir.org

MISSION: To promote volunteerism, develop the potential of women, and improve communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Volunteer and community impact projects

Founded: 1992