September 2008 - The Parklander Magazine

Broward Outreach Center
The Broward Outreach Center is a shelter that helps homeless men,
women and children get their lives back in order. They offer help and
support in various ways, from providing food and clothing to aiding
adults to secure a steady job. Broward Outreach has two locations in
South Florida, one in Hollywood and one in Pompano Beach.
All volunteers at Broward Outreach must first participate in a one-hour
orientation that explains the basic rules and procedures that must be
followed. Volunteers help with various departments, from working with
children and women, to helping sort out donations that are received,
to recruiting other volunteers. Volunteers should be at least 16 years
old, but younger teens and kids can still help as long as a special
exception form is signed by a campus supervisor.
To volunteer, contact Francine Daley at (954) 620-4038 or email
fdaley@caringplace.org. You can also contact Lavern Evans-Peterkin at
(954) 935-3039 or via email at levans@caringplace.org.
Volunteering not only benefits the community, it makes you feel good
about yourself too. Just knowing that you’re helping others can put a
smile on your face and others around you. Volunteering is a simple way
to lift someone’s spirits as well as your own. If you want to start
volunteering in your community, but aren’t sure how to start, begin by
checking with your temple, church or synagogue or access your local
community website for more information.
Mina Radman, a summer intern interested in journalism, is a junior at
Stoneman Douglas High in Parkland.
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