Giving Back: Where to Volunteer Locally

Updated: August 11, 2008

If you want to make a difference locally, here are some of the South Florida organizations that offer volunteering opportunities to improve the community.

Volunteer Opportunities

  1. 1 American Red Cross
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    335 SW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33135 (map)

    From disaster assistance to collecting blood for a rainy day, the local chapter of this national organization is always recruiting volunteers.

  2. 2 Miami Citadel Corps Community
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    901 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130 (map)

    Donate used goods or lend a hand in the collection and distribution process at this iconic organization with several South Florida chapters.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended C.A.S.A. - Colombian American Service Association
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    7925 NW 12 St, Suite 414, Miami, FL 33144 (map)

    Helpful minds assist Colombian immigrants with everything from legal work to tax preparation to literacy tutoring.

  4. 4 Liga Contra El Cancer
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    2180 SW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33129 (map)

    Hispanic non-profit group welcomes those who can assist in fundraising events in support of cancer patient treatment and research.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Habitat For Humanity
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    3800 NW 22nd Ave, Miami, FL 33142 (map)

    Building homes for needy locals is as spiritually rewarding as it sounds. The group's Global Village initiative also organizes trips to build communities in the Caribbean.

  6. 6 Camillus House
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    336 NW 5th St, Miami, FL 33128 (map)

    You don't need to be a four-star chef to lend a hand in the kitchen that feeds the poor and sick for this Christian charity group.

  7. 7 Goodwill Industries
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    1164 SW 67TH Ave, Miami, FL 33144 (map)

    Thrift store chain accepts donations of marketable clothing and housewares, and can always use a few extra hands to stock up.

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