Boomer Guide 2015

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VOLUNTEERING Get out and give to our community! Meet new friends and take part in making Brevard a better place to live. Guardian Ad Litem Program...........................321-690-6823 Become a child’s voice in the court system. guardianadlitem.org Harmony Farms...................................................321-631-9433 Groom and exercise therapy horses, administrative tasks, participate in special events. Merritt Island Wildlife Association.................321-861-0667 Promote conservation & appreciation of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Meals on Wheels.................................................321-639-8770 Deliver meals in Brevard to homebound seniors daily. Ombudsman....................... 407-228-7752 or 888-831-0404 Volunteers monitor nursing homes & assisted livings. Partners in Compassionate Care....................321-269-4240 Hospice of St. Francis volunteers provide assistance in many ways. Free training for many positions is provided. American Cancer Society.............................. 1-877-901-2862 Drivers needed to drive cancer patients to and from treatments. For all other volunteer opportunities call 321-253-0361. American Red Cross.........................321-890-1002 ext. 5638 Offers training for disasters. Brevard Association for the Advancement of the Blind...............................321-773-7222 Volunteer needs vary from program to program. Brevard Commission on Aging.....321-633-2007 ext. 6227 Support the mission of the Brevard Commission on Aging through volunteer service on a committee or task force. Brevard Schools Foundation...........321-633-1000 ext. 756 Make a difference in the life of a child by volunteering one hour per week. Canine Companions for Independence.......407-522-3300 Need volunteers to raise puppies. Friends of the Enchanted Forest.....................321-264-5192 Tour guides, shop assistants and researchers needed.

Police Athletic League (PAL) Melbourne .......................... 321-953-6251 or 321-409-2200 Titusville ...............................................................321-268-8771 Retired & Senior Volunteer Program.............321-631-2749 Rolling Readers Space Coast...........................321-254-9976 Connecting tutors and mentors to students in need. rollingreaderspacecoast.com Senior TranServe.................................321-639-4868 ext. 282 Drive seniors to medical appointments, markets and more. SPCA Clinic & Adoption Center.......................321-267-8221 Adult volunteers needed for miscellaneous clerical work. SPCA Thrift Store.................................................321-267-2210 SHINE......................................................................321-752-8080 Serving Health Insurance Needs of the Elderly United Way Volunteer Center..........................321-631-2740 Women’s Center.................................321-242-3110, ext. 301 TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

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