VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT THE ST. AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE AND MUSEUM
St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum (SAL&M) offers a variety of group tours and programs that provide fun, educational experiences for all ages. Whether a school group, home school group, scout troop, civic club, or Elderhostel program, we have a program to meet the educational needs of the community. Come be a part of this exciting organization and make a difference!
Site Interpreter: If you enjoy talking with people and telling them about history, this is for you! Site interpreters stand at the top of the lighthouse or at the base of the tower to monitor visitor safety and to improve guest interaction. Site interpreters are needed 7 days per week, stand for up to 2.5 hours, and may climb the 219 steps as part of the job. Training is required and counts towards volunteer hours.
Summer Camp Counselor: Assists the Education Department with organizing materials, supplies, and activities of all aspects of the summer camp during camp sessions. A volunteer can sign up for multiple slots (weeks). These positions are for 14 years old and older. More information on our 2012 summer camp programs can be found on our website: ~http://www.staugustinelighthouse.org/education/Summer_Camp.
Store Support: Check in store merchandise, process and ticket items for sale, stock merchandise, and customer support. This opportunity is available 7 days per week, schedule to be arranged on case-by-case basis.
Contact Brenda Swann at bswann@staugustinelighthouse.org or (904) 829-0745 ext. 208 for more information on becoming a St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum volunteer. The SAL&M is the interpretive arm of the First Light Maritime Society. |
Tutors Needed
Currently, we are trying to address the tutoring needs for students in our School District Homeless Program. We are looking for possible tutors from Honor Society students, that are able and willing to help tutor. The tutoring will occur after school at the elementary, middle and high school levels, on a volunteer bases. It is our hope to match student need and location to each tutor. Thanks for your help, Chamane Williams Homeless Liaison St. Johns County School District 904-547-7587 904-547-7595 (fax)
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Community Services Referral List
Click on the link to view a list of organizations who offer many types of assistance to many types of people. It's a good list of places that students might be able to use for community service hours, if you still need some sources.
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Do you need community service hours or want to have fun volunteering?
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is in need of volunteers, whether for a couple hours a week or for an entire day, as an individual or as a group.
The Society reaches out to those in need both in our local community and abroad.
As a volunteer, you may be asked to sort incoming daily donations, organize different parts of the thrift store, or assist us in other tasks.
We also accept donations of clothes, toys, books, games, furniture, appliances, and just about everything else.
Open 10am-5pm, Monday through Saturday.
Located at 19 McMillian Street (About 5 minutes from SAHS). If interested, please call (904)824-3333 and ask for Al or Marie. |
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E-Mail Ms. Bechtle
