AGENCY
OPPORTUNITIES IN GAINESVILLE
At-Risk Youth
A. Quinn Jones Center
Alachua Juvenile Residential Facility
Dept. of Children & Families Foster Home Care Unit
Gainesville Wilderness Institute/AMI Kids
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
Gainesville, FL
The A. Quinn Jones Center provides a therapeutic environment for severely
emotionally disturbed students. Their mission is to improve upon every
student's moral and emotional development so they can meet the social
demands placed on each citizen in the community. Volunteers can assist in a
variety of ways. Contact the school directly for details.
WEBSITE
www.sbac.edu/~aqjones
PHONE NO.
FAX
CONTACT PERSON
955-6840
955-7138
Robert Ramirez (ramirerg@gm.sbac.edu)
Gainesville, FL
The Alachua Juvenile Residential Facility is a twenty-two bed moderate-risk
residential facility for girls 14 to 18 years of age. The program focuses on
structured learning, behavioral skills training, aggression replacement, social www.firststepadls.com/02%20Services/SvsFSAlachua.aspx
skills training, academics, pre-vocational and vocational training and life skills
as they pertain to women’s issues.
264-9825
955-2383
Gainesville, FL
Volunteer opportunities can include shadowing a child protective
investigator, working in the access office (Food stamp/Medicaid cash
assistance), and working directly in the foster care unit.
N/A
955-5021
955-5163
Donna Jordan (donna_s_jordan@dcf.state.fl.us)
Micanopy, FL
AMIkids is an organization dedicated to helping at risk youth. Volunteer
opportunities include case-management or assisting in behavior modification.
N/A
More specifically, you can help the students develop coping skills and/or act
as a mentor or tutor. There is an in-house training prior to volunteering.
466-0543
466-3800
John Davidson (GWI-ED@amikids.org)
www.arcalachua.org
334-4060 x120
334-4080
Mark Lister (lister@behavioralsupports.com)
N/A
352-373-4411
352-373-4455
Noel Flores (behaviorlearn@gmail.com)
www.heneshealthcareagency.citymax.com
275-9129
381-0094
Hene Boensnes (caringhene@yahoo.com)
www.learningdisabilitycenters.org/page/page/961200.html
332-2629
332-3012
Tim Conway (twc@morriscenters.com)
Gainesville, FL
Sidney Lanier School is a public school in the Alachua County School District
that serves students with severe developmental or multiple disabilities, ages 3
to 22. Their mission is student success through focused and challenging
www.sbac.edu/~lanier
instruction where they work together, involve parents, and respect one
another in a safe and welcoming environment.
955-6841
955-6885
Christine Stopka (cbstopka@hhp.ufl.edu)
Gainesville, FL
Tacachale is the oldest and largest community for the developmentally
disabled in Florida. It is a progressive community dedicated to offering its
residents the opportunities and services which respect and encourage their
personal choices, enhance their quality of life, and maximize their individual
potential.
www.apd.myflorida.com/tacachale/
955-5958
955-5529
Rosa Williams (Rosa_Williams@apd.state.fl.us)
Gainesville, FL
Baby Gator is a child development center offering high quality care to
children ages 6 weeks to five years. Baby Gator's mission is to address the
needs of all children and foster growth in social, behavioral, cognitive,
physical, and literacy skills. Volunteers read, play, talk, and assist in the
classroom, on the playground, and during meals, snacks, and rest time.
www.babygator.ufl.edu
392-2330
846-0503
Courtney Coleman (jazz18@ufl.edu)
Gainesville, FL
Big Brothers, Big Sisters is an organization that helps children reach their
highest potential through building supportive relationships. Volunteer
opportunities include becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister, serving on special bbbsmidflorida.org/index.html
event committees, assisting with data entry, promoting and attending events,
and organizing fundraisers.
375-2525 x 14
375-0319
Chanelle Strammer (chanelle@bbbsmidflorida.org)
Gainesville, FL
The Boys and Girls Club offers an outlet for children who may not have
recreation, companionship, or adult supervision. Club programs and services
promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense
www.myboysandgirlsclub.com
of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Their mission is to
enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring,
responsible citizens.
372-5342
373-3885
Laura Javidi (bgcedu@windstream.net)
Gainesville, FL
Children Beyond our Borders is a non-profit organization that seeks to
provide opportunities for children and youth affected by armed conflict and
social injustice to find peace, prosperity, and well-being through education
and empowerment. Volunteers can assist resident Psychologists in developing
http://www.chbob.org/
educational curriculum and workshop lessons for learners based in Columbia.
Counseling will also be taught to volunteers in order to aid them while they
mentor children who suffer from a variety of psychological issues, including
drug or domestic abuse, family issues, and financial struggles.
381-7065
871-1707
Priya Rudradas (info@chbob.org)
Gainesville, FL
Gainesville Country Day School is an independent, coeducational, integrated,
nonsectarian school providing a unique blend of educational programs for
children of preschool age through fifth grade. Gainesville Country Day School
www.gainesvillecountrydayschool.org/
is committed to accepting children as they are, with their own backgrounds,
experiences, interests, natures, and abilities. Our teachers are dedicated to
helping children learn, grow, and find success in coming to school.
332-7783
331-7613
Gainesville, FL
Girl's Place, Inc. is a non-profit service organization that encourages girls ages
5-18 to GROW through the After School Sports and Recreation Camp,
athletics, specialty classes, and Summer day camp. Volunteers are able to: (1)
observe children in educational situations and recreational play (2) engage in
one-on-one relationships providing hands on assistance to children in need of www.girlsplaceinc.com/
specific attention (3) aid in program planning and development and (4)
develop lasting friendships with influential and educational implications. For
more information about volunteering visit
www.girlsplaceinc.com/volunteer.htm
373-4475
373-5550
Behavior Analysis or Developmental Disabilities
ARC of Alachua County
Gainesville, FL
Behavioral Learning Systems
Gainesville, FL
Hene’s Health Care Agency
Gainesville, FL
Morris Center
Gainesville, FL
Sidney Lanier – Anchor School
Tacachale Center
The Arc of Alachua County, Inc. provides an umbrella of services for the
developmentally disabled. Their mission is to provide developmentally
disabled people with quality services that promote independence.
Behavioral Learning Systems is a company providing Applied Behavior
Analysis to persons with developmental delays using empirically validated
treatments based on available research in learning and motivation. Students
receive training in ABA, complete reading on ABA and research, observation
of therapists, and video reviews of therapy sessions.
Hene's Health Care agency focuses on the care of adolescents with autism.
Individuals interested in behavior analysis or special needs populations are
encouraged to apply.
The Morris Center offers services for the treatment of learning difficulties.
Their mission is to help clients develop confidence in their learning
capabilities and achieve academic success.
Children
Baby Gator
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Boys and Girls Club (Northwest Unit)
Children Beyond our Borders
Gainesville Country Day School
Girl's Place, Inc.
Tiffani Smith (volunteer@girlsplace.net)
AGENCY
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
WEBSITE
PHONE NO.
FAX
CONTACT PERSON
Gainesville, FL
Lake Forest Elementary School provides volunteers with a meaningful
educational experience in all areas of the school, including, but not limited to,
the classrooms and after school enrichment programs. The Extended Day
Enrichment Program employees must receive 10 hours of CEU's within the
first 90 days of each school year (part in child development and in child
http://www.sbac.edu/~lakforst/
discipline). Volunteers will assist the Activity Leader in group directions,
discussions and follow through with Sunshine State Standards activities
conducted during rotationg times and tutor or assist students one on one
during homework time while the Activity Leader is overseeing the group.
955-6710
Phyllis Baio (baiopa@gm.sbac.edu)
Gainesville, FL
The Child Life Program was established to help children and families cope
with the stress and anxiety of hospitalization. Child Life Specialists at Shands
Children's Hospital are certified non-medical professionals who understand
child development and provide interventions in an environment that will
support normal growth and development.
265-0111 ext. 46470
Naomi Martinez (martin@shands.ufl.edu)
Gainesville, FL
The Pediatric Neuropsychology Clinic (housed in the Dept. of Clinical and
Health Psychology) offers the opportunities to: shadow clinicians and observe
neuropsychological assessments; prepare charts and organize
files/assessment material; assist with administration of psychological
questionaires to pediatric patients and their caregivers (i.e., collect completed N/A
questionaires and read items to respondents); score completed
neuopsychology tests and psychological questionaires; assist psychology
trainees in entering test scores into report templates; and supervise pediatric
patients (during play time) while caregivers are interviewed.
273-6617
273-6156
Gainesville, FL
The Department of Pediatrics (housed in the College of Medicine) consists of
a dynamic and growing faculty dedicated to the highest quality patient care,
www.peds.ufl.edu/peds2/index.htm
research, and educational activity devoted to improving the health of Florida's
children.
265-0360
265-0560
Child Advocacy Center
Gainesville, FL
The Child Advocacy Center is a community based, child focused center that
facilitates a compassionate, multi-disciplinary approach to the prevention,
identification, investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse. Their
mission is to meet the needs of abused children in the community. Volunteers
http://www.childadvocacycentergainesville.org/
can assist in a variety of realms, including greeting children when they arrive
at the center, transporting children and family members to therapy sessions,
fundraising, clerical support, data entry, building and ground maintenance,
and participating on 'friend' committees.
376-9161
376-9165
Malena Summers
(malena@childadvocacycentergainesville.org)
Child Protection Team, UF Dept of Pediatrics
Gainesville, FL
The University of Florida Child Protection Team protects children by providing
medical, social, and psychological evaluations of alleged abuse and neglect in www.doh.state.fl.us/AlternateSites/CMS-Kids/CPTGainesvilleOcala.htm
a timely thorough manner.
334-1300
334-1521
Michele Stone (stonems@peds.ufl.edu)
Gainesville, FL
The Children's Home Society offers protection, guidance and love to abused,
abandoned and forgotten children. Their mission is to embrace and inspire
children's lives. Volunteers can assist in a variety of areas.
334-0955
334-0957
Jason Holthus (jason.holthus@chsfl.org)
Gainesville, FL
Peaceful Paths is a certified domestic abuse network that serves survivors of
domestic violence in Alachua, Bradford, and Union counties. Their mission is
to stop domestic violence and encourage people in our communities to make
informed and healthy choices. Volunteers will have the opportunity to
www.peacefulpaths.org/index.asp
become involved in a cause that empowers women who need support in
making a change in their lives. There are various different volunteer
opportunities.
377-5690
378-9033
Nandy Ferguson (nandyf@peacefulpaths.org)
264-6785
264-6777
Robert Lotzkar (rsl@alachuacounty.us)
334-7980
955-2126
Dr. Steven Pokorny (Steven_Pokorny@doh.state.fl.us)
352-376-4669
352-376-4267
Casey Schmelz
(cschmelz@redcrossncfc.org)
Lake Forest Elementary
Shands Children's Hospital - Child Life
Pediatric Neuropsychology Clinic
UF Pediatric Clinic
www.shands.org/hospitals/children/public/childlife/default.asp
Dr. Shelley Heaton (sheaton@phhp.ufl.edu)
Domestic Abuse
Children’s Home Society (Mid Florida Unit)
Peaceful Paths
www.chsfl.org
Health and Support Services
Alachua County Crisis Center
Gainesville, FL
Alachua County Health Department
Gainesville, FL
American Red Cross
CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare
Shands - Volunteer Coordinator
The Alachua County Crisis Center offers 24 hr/day phone crisis and suicide
intervention counseling to all residents of Alachua County. Their mission is to
provide free, trained services for individuals experiencing a crisis. Volunteers www.alachuacounty.us/government/depts/css/crisis
have to successfully complete a rigorous 60 hour training program followed
by a 1-3 month probationary period.
The goal of the Alachua County Health Department is to promote, protect,
maintain and improve health and safety of all the citizens and visitors.
Students who volunteer will develop positive relationships with community
www.doh.state.fl.us/chdalachua/index.htm
members, collaborate with apartment communities to develop research
methodologies to survey tenants' opinions regarding tobacco-control policies,
and assist with the provision of cessation support through the Tobacco Free
Alachua partnership.
Gainesville, FL
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization, provides relief to
victims of disasters, and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to
emergencies. Interns are trained in disaster relief and are mobilized wherever
http://www.redcrossncfc.org
there's an urgent need for help. As a trained case worker, students will assess
the needs of families and provide shelter, food, and mental health services to
address human needs.
Gainesville, FL
CDS offers substance abuse treatment services. Volunteer opportunities
include filing volunteer logs or offering counseling services to a young person http://www.cdsfl.org/Volunteers.htm
in crisis.
244-0628
Gainesville, FL
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare delivers a range of individualized, clinical, and
supportive social services designed to facilitate recovery and resilience
utilizing various evidence-based practices. The mission of Meridian is to
promote recovery and offer solutions to those facing mental illnesses,
www.mbhci.org/get_involved_volunteers.cfm
addiction, and other social challenges. There are many opportunities for
volunteers ranging from practicing life skills with patients to fundraising
activities, among many others.
374-5600 ext. 8277
374-5608
Leah Vail (leah_vail@mbhci.org)
Gainesville, FL
Shands at UF is one of the most comprehensive hospitals and one of the
leading referral medical centers in the Southeast. Volunteers can engage in a
variety of activities including providing comfort and support in a friendly,
shands.org/hospitals/uf/public/volunteer/opportunities.asp
helpful manner, assisting with patient and visitor escort, patient
transportation, childcare, tours, and administrative services among many
others.
265-0360
265-0560
Diana Delgado (delgad@shands.ufl.edu)
Radha Selvester at (352) 244-0628 ext 3865, e-mail:
volunteer@cdsfl.org; also Gonzellas Whitter
(zeke_whitter@cdsfl.org)
AGENCY
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
WEBSITE
PHONE NO.
FAX
CONTACT PERSON
Gainesville, FL
The Arts in Medicine program at Shands involves artists and volunteers
engaging patients, families, and staff in the creative disciplines of dance,
drama, writing, music, visual arts, and mind/body programs. Their mission is
to allow patients and families to participate in activities that enhance the
www.shands.org/aim/volunteering.html
hospital experience and then to display their work in order to personalize the
physical setting and make it more inspiring. Volunteers have direct contact
with pediatric or adult patients using all types of art disciplines.
265-0151
265-8912
Jill Sonke (jsonke@arts.ufl.edu)
Gainesville, FL
The St. Francis House homeless shelter and soup kitchen in Gainesville,
Florida that provides emergency food, temporary shelter, and related support
services in a safe, secure environment for people in Alachua County who, for
whatever reason, find themselves homeless and hungry. Their mission is to
www.stfrancishousegnv.org/opportunities.html
provide services in a supportive environment where people can begin to
manage their problems effectively and re-establish themselves as productive
members of the community. Volunteers are needed to help serve evening
meals as well as various other services.
378-9079
378-1883
Stephanie Breval (sfhcoor@stfrancis.cfcoxmail.com)
Gainesville, FL
The Women's Resource center offers education, support, and various
resources to help women make informed and educated choices. Volunteer
opportunities include office work duties and/or providing
informational/supportive services to clients. In order to provide
informational/supportive counseling you will need to complete a formal
training process.
www.yourwrc.org/cms/index.php
377-4947
244-5071
Stephanie Davis (wrmc-dcs@bellsouth.net)
Gainesville, FL
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office Victim Advocate Unit offers specialized
work with victims of both violent and non-violent crimes. Example duties
include assisting with victim compensation, criminal justice support and
advocacy, aiding in information and referral, and assisting victim advocates.
http://www.alachuasheriff.org/victim_services/
352-384-3317
352-374-1803
Lisa Taebel (ltaebel@alachuasheriff.org)
Gainesville, FL
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office Teen Court Program is a crime prevention
and diversion/alternative sentencing program. In order to volunteer a training
process is required. Volunteer duties include assisting with peer discussion
groups, assigning jury members, monitoring jury deliberations, and assisting http://www.alachuasheriff.org/programs/juvenille/teen_court.aspx
with attorney case preparation. Other possible opportunities include cocoordinating multiple community service projects and co-facilitating several
psycho-educational groups.
352-367-4125
352-384-3328
Ines Rios (irios@alachuasheriff.org)
Gainesville, FL
The mission of the State of Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program (GAL) is to
advocate for the best interests of children who are alleged to be abused,
neglected, or abandoned and who are involved in court proceedings. The
Guardian ad Litem Program recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who
represent the best interests of these children in court proceedings. Guardians
also sometimes represent children in child custody issues and in criminal
gal.alachua.fl.us/
cases. In order to become a GAL volunteer you have to: Complete an
interview with a staff member, attend 30 hours of pre-service training, be 19
years of age, pass a criminal background check, and want to make a difference
in a child’s life. There are also opportunities to be a Guardian Angel where
you sponsor a child for a year.
374-3656
491-4598
Ashley Friend (ashley.friend@gal.fl.gov)
North FL Evaluation & Treatment Center
Gainesville, FL
North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center is a maximum security mental
health hospital in NE Gainesville. The center works with people who have
been convicted of felonies and whom the court has called incompetent to
www.dcf.state.fl.us/institutions/nfetc/
stand trial or not guilty by reason of insanity. The center's job is to restore
them to competency.
352-264-8165
955-2094
Victor Buehler (victor_buehler@dcf.state.fl.us)
Public Defender’s Office
Gainesville, FL
338-7389
955-2400
Alena Lawson (lawsona@pdo8.org)
Gainesville, FL
The UFPD OVS is committed to providing an intensive educational experience
related to victim services. Students will receive training in the profession of
victim advocacy which will include attending court hearings, assisting with
injunctions for protection, shadowing victim advocates in crisis intervention,
as well as working directly with victims of crime in a supportive role. Students
may also attend any training offered by agencies to victim advocates
throughout the community and state. Student interns are responsible for 10
http://www.police.ufl.edu/victim-services/
hours a week for a two-semester commitment, and duties include
administrative, supervisory, and outreach work. Please note: Student interns
are required to have prior training in crisis intervention, as they will be
engaging with clients directly. As a result of having access to client
information, all applicants for this internship course will need to successfully
complete a background check and polygraph through the University of Florida
Police Department.
392-5648
392-7131
Debra Weiss (debralyn@ufl.edu) and Laura Templeton
(lkt@ufl.edu)
Gainesville, FL
Interns will be involved in the criminal justice process from the point of arrest
of a defendant through the termination of any supervision imposed by the
Court. Interns will sit in on interviews with clients, learn how to address risks
and needs of the clients, conduct field work, coordinate treatment plans with
treatment providers, write reports to the Court, attend Court hearings, visit
halfway houses, and learn how risk issues are assessed.
380-2425
380-2433
Glenn McInnes (Glenn_McInnes@flnp.uscourts.gov)
Gainesville, FL
Al'z Place Adult Daycare offers respite care for family and friends who have
cognitively impaired and demented loved ones. Their mission is to offer
assistance and support to individuals with dementia and their family
members. Volunteers care and visit with older adults and assist with daily
activities, planned events and providing meals.
375-3000
378-0258
Robyn Katz (katzr@shands.ufl.edu)
Gainesville, FL
Gainesville Health Care Center is part of the Not for Profit Gainesville Council
on Aging, Inc., a provider of skilled nursing services and long-term care. The
mission of the Gainesville Health Care Center is a dedication to delivering
www.floridacare.net/gainesville.html
quality individual nursing and rehabilitation therapy to every person
entrusted to their care.
376-8821
377-7606
Mia Rines (schmielewski@floridacare.net)
Shands Arts in Medicine
St. Francis House
Women's Resource Center
Legal Issues
Alachua County Sheriff's Office Victim Advocate Unit
Alachua County Sheriff's Office Teen Court Program
Guardian Ad Litem
University of Florida Police Department, Office of Victim Services
US District Court (Northern district of Florida) Probation Office (Federal
Probation Office)
http://publicdefender.alachuacounty.us/
Older Adults
Al’z Place/Adult Daycare
Gainesville Health Care Center
N/A
AGENCY
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
WEBSITE
Haven Hospice
Gainesville, FL
Haven Hospice is an award-winning hospice and palliative care organization
that has been serving North Florida since 1979. Their mission is to maximize
patients quality of life by actively and aggressively managing pain and other
physical symptoms as well as provide emotional and spiritual support to
patients and their loved ones. All new volunteers are required to take
Introduction to Haven Hospice, approximately 1 1/2 hours long. There are
several different volunteer opportunities offered at Haven Hospice ranging
from administrative assistance to provide companionship, support and
assistance to patients.
Park Meadows Health and Rehab Center (Oaks Rehab)
Gainesville, FL
Oaks Residential & Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home facility.
Tampa, FL
The Elephant Watch internship at Busch Gardens is a new and exciting
program. Students learn about the behaviors, training, communication
between elephants, attachment and group behaviors of Elephants at Busch
Gardens - Florida. Students are required to be on “duty” 8 hours a week for a
total of 80 hours for the semester; but the scheduling of these hours are very
N/A
flexible with hours being scheduled 12/7/365. Students learn observation
and data collection skills as well as being given the opportunity to interact and
talk with the trainers at Busch Gardens. It is a good interactive learning
experience for each student and an excellent opportunity for students to gain
practical experience in the basics of psychology and biology.
PHONE NO.
FAX
CONTACT PERSON
www.havenhospice.org/volunteer_opportunities.html
692-5130
379-6290
Patricia Moore (pamoore@havenhospice.org)
N/A
378-1558
378-2242
Nancy Sammet (nsammet@techcarecorp.com)
(407) 582-2399
(407) 582-8901
Debra Hollister
(dhollister@valenciacc.edu)
(305) 289-ll2l
(305) 743-7627
Becky Rhodes
(drc-ur@dolphins.org)
(407) 582-2399
(407) 582-8901
Debra Hollister
(dhollister@valenciacc.edu)
384-1155
466-3124
904-421-3880
904-448-2808
Lynn Bertram (lynn.bertram@pacecenter.org)
352-369-0571
352-369-0572
Brandy Kraft (brandy.kraft@pacecenter.org)
863-519-8900
863-519-8913
Amanda Rone, PhD (arone@heartlandforchildren.org)
305-378-5775
305-378-5772
Urania Caldera
(umcaldera@gmail.com)
Orlando, FL
The Center for Health, Learning, and Achievement helps children, adults, and
families with diverse learning issues (including ADD, ADHD, Aspergers
Spectrum, Dyslexia and behavior issues). The primary goal at the Center is to
create a positive, success oriented, collaborative environment where children http://www.learningandachievement.com/
and adults are an integral part of the learning process. Volunteers will work
with individuals with learning and behavior issues and are expected to learn
and teach techniques to strengthen visual and auditory learning skills.
407-298-8995
407-298-8995
Karen Griffel (kgriffel@learningandachievement.com)
Miami, FL
Students will gain experience in social work and advocacy and will be
responsible for interviewing victims of domestic and sexual violence. The
interviews conducted by volunteers serve as the initial assessments of the
victim's needs and help to formulate a service plan to serve the victim. All
volunteers will go through training to learn the statutes for domestic and
sexual violence in the State of Florida.
305-285-5906
305-285-5959
Ivon Mesa (mesai@miamidade.gov)
OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE OF GAINESVILLE
Animals
Busch Gardens
Dolphin Research Center
Grassy Key, FL
Sea World
Orlando, FL
Dolphin Research Center is a not-for-profit organization marine mammal care
facility located in the Florida Keys and is committed to providing interns with
unique opportunities for learning about and experiencing all aspects of the
daily operations of a marine mammal care facility. Interns are partnered with http://www.dolphins.org
a staff member from the applicable department who serves as a coach or
mentor in a variety of programs, from 30 minute educational presentations to
week-long Dolphinlabs.
The Whale Watch internship program at Sea World is an exciting program
where students learn about the behaviors, training, communication between
whales, attachment, and nursing behaviors of Orcas at Shamu Stadium.
N/A
Students learn observation and data collections skills as well as being given
the opportunity to interact and talk with the trainers at Shamu Stadium. The
research that is being conducted furthers the understanding of how behaviors
can be modified.
At-Risk Youth
Micanopy, FL
The mission of the Micanopy Collaborators for Educational Excellence is to
provide after-school homework assistance and tutoring to at-risk elementary
and middle school students residing in Micanopy, FL. No experience is
necessary and on- site training will be provided. Available times for
volunteers include Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday 2:30-7:00, and/or
Wednesday 1:30-7:00.
PACE Center for Girls
Jacksonville, FL
PACE Center for Girls
Ocala, FL
The PACE center provides volunteers with an educational experience focused
on understanding the biopsychosocial needs of at-risk adolescent girls and
their families. Volunteers will coordinate volunteer projects with the girls,
such as organizing the donation closet and point store, assisting with
community outreach events, shadowing teachers to observe classroom
behaviors, and work with counselors throughout daily duties with the girls
and their families (may include assessments, treatment planning, and
http://www.pacecenter.org
individual/family/group counseling activities). Volunteers are evaluted on
their empathy and ability to respond to the needs of the staff and students
within an appropriate timeframe, ability to integrate and apply academic
concepts in observations and interactiosn with clients, and demonstration of
an increase in understanding of the distinct needs of the adolescent girls and
their families.
See above.
http://www.pacecenter.org
Micanopy Collaborators for Educational Excellence (MCEE)
N/A
Behavior Analysis or Developmental Disabilities
Behavior Analysis Services Program
Bartow, FL
Beyond Expectations Academy
Miami, FL
Center for Health, Learning, and Achievement
The Behavior Analysis Services Program (BASP) provides behavioral support
services to biological, relative, and non-relative caregivers who parent
dependent children with challenging behaviors. BASP provides in-home and
classroom based behavioral support services designed to reduce child
problem behaviors by teaching caregivers skills to increase child appropriate
behaviors. The program utilizes a learning model whose focus is to work with https://www.heartlandforchildren.org/services.php?page_id=2008102113201550
caregivers to rearrange the home environment to teach children new skills
and appropriate behaviors to replace problem behaviors. NOTE: this agency
does not provide liability insurance, so to take PSY 4949, students need to
turn in a liability insurance memo (see Other Forms on website), along with
their PSY 4949 registration form.
Beyond Expectations Academy (BEA) provides a clinical approach to
education with a behavioral perspective. BEA promotes the academic,
physical, social, and emotional needs of children and adolescents with special
needs following a research-based ABA curriculum. Interns will work and learn
in both the everyday classroom and the therapy setting. There are many
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situations in which interns can interact with students on a one-on-one basis
while a teacher or therapist helps them to better help them understand
concepts, or where interns can further assist a therapist in reaching their
goals with a particular student.
Domestic Abuse
Miami Dade County, Coordinated Victims Assistance Center
AGENCY
Kimberly's Center for Child Protection
Lee Conlee House
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
WEBSITE
PHONE NO.
FAX
CONTACT PERSON
Ocala, FL
Students will be provided the opportunity to learn about the role of
Kimberly's Center for Child Protoection-Marion County Children's Advocacy
Center's role in the community when it comes to protecting children who
have experienced child abuse and neglect. Kimberley's Center for Child
N/A
Protective Services encompasses Forensic Interviewing, Provision of Medical
Services, and Short Term Crisis Intervention Counseling. An interview process,
background checks, and finger printing are required.
352-873-4739
352-873-6795
robbyl@kimberlyscenter.org
Palatka, FL
Students who volunteer with Lee Conlee House will have the opportunity to
explore the psychology and dynamics of domestic and sexual violence
through the same CORE training required by FCADV, totaling 60 hours. The
student is then granted confidentiality through the State of Florida and will
have the opportunity to work with participants in Lee Conlee House's
program with supervision. Students will be able to work firsthand with
survivors of domestic and sexual violence, exploring the resulting effects of
trauma in these circumstances.
www.leeconleehouse.org/
386-325-4447
386-328-7755
Hannah Fossette/Valerie Brooks
(fossetteh@leeconleehouse.org)
Orlando, FL
Grace Medical Home is a non-profit organization that provides adult and
pediatric medical services to uninsured, low-income individuals and families.
Services include: well visit check-ups, vaccinations, dispensary, treatment of
acute and chronic illnesses, developmental screening and intervention for
children, lab services, social services assistance, and health education.
Volunteer experiences will be oriented toward social services and social
service training.
http://www.gracemedicalhome.org
(407) 936-2785
(407) 936-2792
Marvin Hardy, MD (mhardy@gracemedicalhome.org)
Pensacola, FL
Lakeview Center offers treatment and vocational programs to provide
solutions for children, teens, adults, and seniors. Their mission is to provide
high quality behavioral health care and vocational services to meet the needs
of the people and communities that they serve. After completion of a 30-hour www.ebaptisthealthcare.org/LakeviewCenter/
training program, volunteers may participate in a 24-hour crisis center hotline
or a rape crisis recovery hotline. Lakeview also offers a vocational branch and
an internship placement site.
(850) 469-3800
(850) 469-3661
Mack Moore
Naples, FL
NCH has psychiatrists, nurses, clinical therapists, social workers, occupational
therapists, and certified addictions staff who will assist student volunteers to
assure an educational experience. Student volunteers will gain experience
with psychiatric diagnoses, treatment and evaluation, team collaboration,
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group counseling, the law as it relates to patient rights and involuntary
commitment, ethics, roles and responsibilities of the various team members,
multi-cultural awareness, and age specific psychiatric care.
239-436-6524
239-436-5225
Susan Kimper (susan.kimper@nchmd.org)
Delray Beach, FL
The psychology intern will participate in team meetings where staff discuss
cases for the purpose of treatment planning and coordinating services by
various providers. Interns will assist with clinical team with various activities
involving clients, such as support groups, meal support, group therapy
activities, and administering assessments. The intern will also work closely
with nutrition therapist and psychologists to gather all current outcome
studies and compare adherence of treatment programs with these studies.
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Students will be trained in doing phone screening of new client calls and will
assist the staff in outreach activities in the community on education of eating
disorders in teens and young adults. NOTE: this agency does not provide
liability insurance, so to take PSY 4949, students need to turn in a liability
insurance memo (see Other Forms on website), along with their PSY 4949
registration form.
561-278-6033
561-278-6023
Patty Shutt (askdrpatty@gmail.com)
Jacksonville, FL
Carefully designed to support and empower women, the programs and
services offered by the Women's Center of Jacksonville focus on nurturing the
mind, body, and spirit. Three main departments, Counseling, Rape Recovery, http://www.womenscenterofjax.org/
and Community Education, offer complimentary programs and services to
address a wide variety of issues facing women and girls in Jacksonville today.
904-722-3000 ext. 233
904-722-3100
Shannie Hilmer (wcjshannie@hotmail.com)
(727) 568-9333
(727) 568-0533
Health and Support Services
Grace Medical Home
Lakeview Center, Inc.
NCH Healthcare System
Therapeutic Oasis of the Palm Beaches
Women's Center of Jacksonville
Legal and Political Issues
Nat’l. Conference for Community & Justice
Tampa, FL
N/A
Visual Values Project
The Visual Values Project (www.visualvalues.us) enables voters to find
important information about political candidates, and helps voters to find
Salt Lake City, UT (but can candidates whose values match their own. Matching of voters to candidates
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do from various places)
utilizes personality assessments, including the Big Five. Volunteers will
analyze social media (e.g., YouTube, Facebook) of the candidates to help with
assessments.
(801)-888-4510
Brad Buccambuso (bbuccam@gmail.com)
Rehabilitation
Boca Raton, FL
Alternatives in Treatment is a drug and alcohol treatment center located in
Boca Raton, FL offering short- and long-term programs for drug and alcohol
abuse. Volunteers will receive training and experience in case management,
psychotherapy, and addiction, and will work directly with therapists,
physicians, and nurses.
www.drughelp.com/index.htm
561-998-0866
561-241-5042
Donna Hearn
(info@drughelp.com)
Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches Inc.
West Palm Beach, FL
Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches is a Drug and Alcoholism rehab that
provides state of the art substance abuse treatment and drug rehabilitation.
Volunteers will assist in individual and group treatment, treatment plans,
conducting counseling sessions, and completing assessments. Students must
complete a liability waiver.
www.bhpalmbeach.com
561-296-1582
561-649-8861
Tammy Mallow (tmalloy@bhpalmbeach.com)
Marion-Citrus Mental Health
Ocala, FL
Marion/Citrus Mental Health Center Inc is drug rehabilitation center with a
primary focus on mental health services and drug rehab.
http://interventionamerica.org/listing.cfm?Drug_Rehab_ID=2790
(352) 291-5490
(352) 291-5580
Alternatives in Treatment