Leadership and Service Opportunities
| Provider Name | Provider Description | Category Description | Address | City | Location Description | Location Phone | Contact | Contact Phone | Provider Phone | Provider EMail | Provider URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boy Scouts of America, Suwannee River Area Council | A year-round program for boys ages 11-17 consisting of fun outdoor activities, peer group leadership opportunities, and a personal exploration of career, hobby, and special interests all designed to achieve the BSA's objectives of strengthening character, personal fitness, and good citizenship by earning badges; Ten yr. old boys may join if they have received the Arrow of Light award or have finished 5th grade | 2032 Thomasville Rd | 850-576-4146 | www.suwanneeriver.net | |||||||
| Boy Scouts of America, Suwannee River Area Council | Venturing: Youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the 8th grade) to 20 yrs old; Provides positive experiences to help young people mature and prepare them to become responsible/caring adults; Based on a unique/ dynamic relationship between youth, adult leaders, and organizations in their communities; Crews can specialize in many avocation or hobby interests | 2032 Thomasville Rd | 850-576-4146 | www.suwanneeriver.net | |||||||
| Boy Scouts of America, Suwannee River Area Council | Cub Scouts: A year-round program for ages 7-10 (1st-5th grade) consisting of outdoor activities, games, discovery crafts, character building skills, citizenship, and family values; Boys begin as a Tiger Cub moving up to Wolf, Bear, and finally Webelos | 2032 Thomasville Rd | Byron Jones, District Executive | 850-576-4146 | www.suwanneeriver.net | ||||||
| Capital Regional Medical Center | Volunteer Program: Opportunities for persons ages 18 and older to volunteer in the gift shop, front desk, radiology, outpatient services, and the emergency room | 2626 Capital Medical Blvd | 325-5116 | 850-325-5000 | www.tallahasseehospital.com | ||||||
| Dare to Dream Young Girls Network, Inc. | A unique, Christian-based, non-profit, girls' organization that enriches young girls ages 9-16, through various planned events, activities, workshops, tutoring, cultural experiences, etiquette, etc.; Establishes self-awareness, builds self-esteem, promotes sexual abstinence, provides educational enhancement support and awareness in the areas of higher education, teaches successful business skills, etc | PO Box 14652 | 847-3875 | dream@daretodreamyoungirls.com | www.daretodreamyoungirls.com | ||||||
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) | Fellowship provides summer and local camp programs, school-based ministries, and peer counseling, plus some financial assistance for youth to attend camps | 2221 Old Bainbridge Rd | 850-383-1144 | estevenson@fca.org | www.floridafca.org | ||||||
| Florida State University | FSU International Center: Committed to fostering global and cultural exchange and learning; Provides the opportunity for international students/scholars from all over the world to present their country at local schools, retirement homes, and institutions; International Friendship Program matches international students/scholars w/ FSU students or local TLH families to promote cultural understanding and foster lifelong friendships | 945 Learning Way | Tessly Dieguez | 644-1324 | www.fsu.edu | ||||||
| Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle, Inc. | Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place; Open to all girls ages 5-7 (K-12th grade) and adult women and men who subscribe to the ideals stated in the Girl Scout Promise and Law; Girls Scouts are divided into Daisy Scouts (ages 5-6), Brownie Scouts (ages 6-8), Junior Girl Scouts (ages 8-11), and STUDIO 2BSM for girls ages 11-17 | 250 Pinewood Dr | (850)386-2131 | www.gscfp.org | |||||||
| Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle, Inc. | The Girl Scout program provides girls ages 5-17 with a wide variety of opportunities and activities available in the Girl Scout handbooks, awards books, the Girls Only, and Let Me Know websites; an other program resources. The program encourages increased skill-building and responsibility, and also promotes the development of strong leadership and decision-making skills. | 250 Pinewood Drive | 850- 386-2131 | www.gscfp.org | |||||||
| Leon County Extension Office | Leon County 4-H Youth and Development: Educational clubs aim to promote personal growth/development of young people; Develops leadership, character, and good citizenship in America's youth by emphasizing the development of the Head, Heart, Hands, and Health; Adult and youth volunteers lead local school/community 4-H clubs, advising and encouraging members as they plan/carry out projects; Open to youth ages 5-18 regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap | 615 Paul Russell Rd | 606-5204 | (850)606-5200 | leon.ifas.ufl.edu | ||||||
| Leon County Sheriffs Office | Leon County Sheriff's Explorers Post 15: Young people interested in law enforcement as a career are mentored and participate in non-hazardous duties and community events; (Affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America) | 2825 Munincipal Way | 850-922-3300 | www.leoncountyso.com | |||||||
| Leon County Teen Court | Trained teen volunteers serve as prosecution and defense attorneys during hearings of their peers; Meets every Tuesday evening from 6:30-8pm at the Leon County (Main) Courthouse | 301 S Monroe St, Ste. 225 | (850)577-4466 | www.leoncountyfl.gov/teencourt | |||||||
| NAACP, ACT-SO | Pairs high-school students with community volunteers and business leader mentors to develop academically in the sciences, humanities, visual/performing arts, and entrepreneurship | PO Box 5892 | 574-3075 | ||||||||
| Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare | Volunteer Program: Offers volunteer opportunities for youth and adults | 1300 Miccosukee Rd | 431-5331 | 850-431-5100 | pr@tmh.org | www.tmh.org | |||||
| Tallahassee Urban League, Inc. | NULITES Youth Club: National Urban League Incentives To Excel and Succeed; Community involvement, self-esteem, and leadership training are provided for young people (ages 10-18) from low-income families or having other special needs; For more information visit, http://www.nul.org/whatisnulites.html | 923 Old Bainbridge Rd. | 850-222-6111 | turbanleague@yahoo.com | www.talul.org | ||||||
| Treats for Teens | Volunteer organization that collections donations to give holiday gift cards to struggling and at-risk teenagers who are involved with affiliated leadership programs | PO Box 3208 | treatsforteens@ziffberry.com | www.treatsforteens.org | |||||||
| Volunteer Leon, Leon County Volunteer Center | A key resource for volunteer involvement in the Big Bend area. Volunteer Leon brings together individuals, non profit organizations, government organizations, faith-based communities, and civic groups in order to provide volunteers to the community. | 918 Railroad Ave | (850)606-1970 | volunteerleon@leoncountyfl.gov | www.volunteerleon.org | ||||||
| YMCA | No one is turned away for inability to pay for services | Youth In Government: Learn how to change the world by practicing to be a legislator, lawyer, lobbyist, or journalist; Hang out with smart people, go on great trips, and take over the capitol for a weekend | 2001 Apalachee Parkway | Jackie Pask | www.capitalregionymca.org | ||||||
| YMCA | No one is turned away for inability to pay for services | Minority Achievers Program: College prep and readiness program that helps students set and pursue higher educational and career goals; Available to all middle and high school students from Sept.-May; Meets on FSU campus; Call for more information | Chazmen Geames | 536-9622 | www.capitalregionymca.org | ||||||
| Youth Leadership Tallahassee | A program of Leadership Tallahassee for high school students; Provides opportunities for participants to develop an understanding of the meaning and responsibilities of personal, organizational, and community leadership and to produce ethical leaders committed to active community involvement | 115 N. Calhoun Street | (850)224-8116 | youthleadershiptlh@talchamber.com | www.youthleadershiptallahassee.com | ||||||
| Florida State University | Social Justice Living Learning Community: A learning living community at FSU designed for students of all majors who desire to understand and practice social justice; High school seniors are encouraged to look forward to the opportunity to apply for this amazing college experience; For more information visit http://socialjustice.fsu.edu | N/A | www.fsu.edu | ||||||||
| Florida State University | PeaceJam: A program of the FSU Center for Leadership and Civic Education for high school students; An international education program built around Nobel Peace Laureates and the qualities they embody; Available at all Leon County High Schools; Provides opportunities for students to engage in long-term and sustainable community service and attend and annual PeaceJam conference in March with a Nobel Laureate; For more information visit www.peacejam.org or www.thecenter.fsu.edu | 100 S. Woodward Ave | Rody Thompson | 645-8782 | www.fsu.edu | ||||||
| Oasis Center for Women and Girls | Oasis is a non-profit whose mission is to improve the lives of women and girls through celebration and support. 317 East Call Street, phone: 222-2747 or www.theoasiscenter.us. | Girls Circles: A structured group for girls that utilizes an effective, research-proven curriculum designed to increase positive connection, strengths, and competence in girls. Girls can develop relationships and have important conversations about the issues they face growing up. Offered at schools and human service organizations | 317 E. Call Street | 850-222-2747 | sarah@theoasiscenter.us | www.theoasiscenter.net |