DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL
School Counseling Department
Community Service is an essential part of the high school experience. Below are some opportunies in the Fort Myers area. You can give back to your community! Community Service is also a major component of scholarships. Get involved TODAY!
Volunteer Opportunities
American Red Cross Of Lee County
7051 Cypress Terrace Suite 110; Fort Myers FL 33907
Web: www.arclcc.org
Contact: Shari Stott, Youth Coordinator
Phone: (239) 278-3401 ext. 113
Min. Age: 14+
Lots of jobs to choose from, individual projects and group projects are available.
Art Of The Olympians
1300 Hendry St.; Fort Myers FL 33901
Web: www.artoftheolympians.org
Contact: JJ Cochrane
Phone: (239) 332-5055
Min. Age: 14+
Volunteers needed for data entry, administrative,public relations/marketing, curatorial/registration, art handling/hanging, computer technology, and fundraising.
Animal Refuge Center
18011 Old Bayshore Rd.; N. Fort Myers, FL 33917
Web: www.animalrefugecenter.com
Contact:Jerri Howard
Phone: (239) 731-3535
Min. Age: 16+
Various opportunities available including administrative, cat and dog care, and event planning.
Community Cooperative Ministries, Inc.
3429 MLK Jr. Blvd.; Fort Myers, FL 33902
Contact: Lisa Cronin
Phone: (239) 332-7687
Min. Age: 16+
Assist in soup kitchen and office duties.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of SW Florida
8695 College Parkway Suite 230; Fort Myers, FL 33919
Web: www.bbbsofswfl.com
Contact: Liz
Phone: (239) 278-0003
Min. Age: High School
They are looking for after school office help.
Gulf Coast Humane Society
2010 Arcadia St.; Fort Myers, FL 33903
Web: www.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org
Contact: Julie
Phone: (239) 332-0364 ext. 309
Min. Age: 13-15 with adult; 16-18 with permission
Volunteers needed for dog walking and cat socialization.
Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc.
2266 Second St.; Fort Myers, FL 33901
Web: www.leeschoolfoundation.com/
Contact: Bev Burke
Phone: (239) 337-0433
Min. Age: 14+
Help needed with clerical duties, sorting donations, and fundraising.
Harry Chapin Food Bank of SW Florida
2126 Alicia St.; Fort Myers, FL 33901
Web: www.harrrychapinfoodbank.org
Contact: Jen
Phone: (239) 334-7007 ext. 126
Min. Age: 14+
Food sorters and special event volunteers needed.
Habitat for Humanity
1288 North Tamiami Trail; N. Fort Myers, 33903
Contact: Paula
Phone: (239) 652-0434
Min. Age: 14+
Call for more information.
Imaginarium Hands-on Museum & Aquarium
2000 Cranford Ave.; Fort Myers, FL 33916
Web: www.cityftmyers.com/imaginarium
Contact: Education Dept
Phone: (239) 321-7420
Min. Age: 13+
Parents will need to sign a consent form.
Hope Hospice
9470 Health Park Circle; Fort Myers, FL 33908
Web: www.hopehospice.org
Contact: Lynee Anne Grissinger
Phone: (239) 489-9181
Min. Age: 14+
Call for more information.
Salvation Army of Lee County
10291 McGregor Blvd.; Fort Myers, FL 33916
Web: www.salvationarmyleecounty.org
Phone: (239) 278-1551
Must complete an application and attend a training class. Various locations to volunteer, as well as job duries available.
United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades
7273 Concourse Dr.; Fort Myers, FL 33908
Contact: Kim Berghs
Phone: (239) 433-2000
Min. Age: 14+
Various duties available. Call for more information.
Special Equestrians, Inc.
5121 Staley Rd.; Fort Myers, FL. 33905
Web: www.specialequestrians.net
Contact: Sherry Gilbert
Phone: (239) 226-1221
Min. Age: 14+
They are looking for help on Saturday mornings from 8-12 and Thursday’s from 2-6.
Abuse Counseling & Treatment (ACT)
P.O. Box 60401; Fort Myers, FL 33906
Web: www.actabuse.com
Contact: Marcy Kaveney
Phone: (239) 939-2553
Min. Age: 16+
All volunteers will get fingerprinted, have a background check, and they will receive free training.
Dunbar High School Relay for Life
3800 Edison Ave.; Fort Myers, FL 33916
Contact: Mrs. Carter
Organizing and fundraising for Relay for Life.
School Based Community Service Opportunities
See Mr. Daniels to help with Athletics.
See Mr. Harmer to help with SGA and Homecoming Events
See Mr. Liddle to help with the Pumpkin Patch truck unloading on September 28th at Cypress Lake United Methodist Church @ 9:00 am.
Lee County Transit
6035 Landing View Rd.; Fort Myers, FL 33907
Contact: Bob Southall
E-mail: rsouthall@leegov.com
Phone: (239) 533-0336
Min. Age: 14+
Cleaning and event organization volunteers needed.
Lee Memorial Hospital
Volunteer Resources P.O. Box 2216; Fort Myers, FL 33902
Web: www.leememorial.org
Contact: Jill Palmer
Phone: (239) 343-6085
Min. Age: 14+
Various roles available for community service.
HAVE YOU COMPLETED COMMUNITY SERVICE?
Have this form filled out and return it to your school counselor.