Agency Volunteering Opportunities

JL Cares coordinates volunteer opportunities for various social service agencies which serve our local area. Below are the agencies that have ongoing need for volunteers. Please contact the agencies directly to get involved and serve those in need of your volunteer services.

Volunteering Calendar (coming soon)

Edna Runner Tutorial Center

Volunteer Tutoring

  • Monday – Thursday, 2:00PM-4:00PM

  • Grades K-5th

  • Volunteer tutors may choose to come one or more days per week. Must commit to at least one day (same day) per week for continuity

  • No special skills necessary, just a willingness to support a child in their learning.

  • For more information and forms, click here.

We Need Books for Children

  • K-1st grade classroom would enjoy any books that are interactive. Our 2nd-3rd grade class would enjoy any fairytale books, sports books, or any book that involves animals. Our 4th-5th grade class would enjoy any mystery books, comic books, or sports books. Especially if it’s a Soccer or Football book.

  • Contact Javon at Edna Runner jmobley@ewrunnerctr.org

Valentine’s Day Program for Senior Citizens

  • Volunteer as a “Date” for a Senior Citizen

  • Click here for details

PALM BEACH HARVEST IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS Nov. 24th - Nov. 26th TO HELP NEW COUNTRY WIRK AND PALM BEACH HARVEST AT THEIR ANNUAL FRIENDS FEEDING FRIENDS THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE!

Volunteers will unload vehicles, sort food donations, check expiration dates, weigh food, sort into transport boxes and load into our storage vehicles. Volunteers will receive vests and rain ponchos to wear, water, snacks, and community service hours. Please wear closed toed shoes, casual dress.

When: 11/22 6am-7pm · 11/23 7am-7pm · 11/24 10am-6pm (Shifts are 7a-11a, 11a-3p, 3p-7p)

Address: Sprouts Store # 644, 1901-B Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Contact: Call 561-310-6641

Volunteers needed for Food Delivery to Low Income Seniors

Volunteers pack produce into grocery bags and then deliver those bags to senior citizens’ homes throughout Jupiter. Please make sure to note that bags are slightly heavy and require someone who can lift about 15 pounds. 2 – 5 volunteers needed each Wednesday from 11AM-2PM.

Address: Rosetta’s Produce (meet out back) 9270 W Indiantown Rd C13, Jupiter, FL 33478

Contact: David Krell, dkrell@pearlmaefoundation.org / 561-340-5693.

Website: https://pearlmaefoundation.org/pearlspantry/

Jupiter Elementary School Volunteer Opportunities

  • Academic tutors to support in the classroom. Work one-on-one in the classroom with a student or in a small group setting. Classes run Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

  • If you are a retired teacher and would like to volunteer after school as an academic tutor there are students that can benefit from this one-on-one instruction. Tutoring will be available from 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

  • Volunteers that can assist us with boosting teacher morale. If you have any team-building techniques or ideas and would be able to volunteer your expertise on this matter, we would greatly appreciate it.

  • Sponsoring an event for the staff whether it is treating them to a pizza day, cookie day, food truck, or 5-minute massage during lunch hours; we are grateful for any assistance in making this a reality for our staff.

If you have any questions you can reach Paola Ardila-Riley, the Jupiter Elementary volunteer coordinator at 561-741-5319.

Jupiter Medical Center - Ways to Help

Volunteers serve in many areas of the hospital, outpatient facilities and the Jupiter Medical Center Thrift Shop. Tasks consist of escorting/transporting patients, providing support to families, visiting with patients, assisting with room readiness, providing administrative assistance and much more.

Additional volunteers are needed in the following areas:

  • Clinical areas such as Cancer Institute, ER, GI Lab, Inpatient Units, Outpatient

  • Lab, Pre-Op, and Recovery Room

  • Main Lobby

  • Volunteer Escort Desk

  • Surgery Registration and Surgery Family Waiting

  • Gift Shop and Thrift Shop

Every volunteer goes through orientation and receives training. A routine background check and tuberculosis screening is required for all new volunteers.

El Sol improves the quality of life by providing services to those in need, especially day laborers and their families.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Rehearsal Conversation: Speak English with our English as Second Language learners on the last Tuesday of every month from 7pm to 9pm. No language skills or commitment required!

  • Highschool Homework Club: Help students at Jupiter High practice their English and build their confidence after school from 2:40 to 4 pm on Tuesdays.

  • J-Town Farmer's Market: Answer questions about plants and attend the El Sol booth at our Farmer's Market from 9 am to 11 am on Sundays.

  • Assistant Tutor: Help facilitate art activities and basic reading for students aged 8 to 11 years from 3-5 pm two days a week.

For more information, please contact Thomas Witkop, Development Manager at thomas@friendsofelsol.org or 561-745-9860 ex. 4102.