miami service week

SATURDAY

MIAMI RESCUE MISSION (Feeding the homeless)

Since 1922, the Miami Rescue Mission, Inc. a faith-based agency, has served individuals who are homeless and in need in South Florida. We serve nearly 1,300 individuals every day.

  • For this serve opportunity we will need volunteers to help with the following tasks:

    Feeding the homeless at the Miami Rescue Mission cafeteria.

  • You must be 12 years old and up to volunteer.

  • Behind the building and next to the Marathon gas station, you will find an alleyway leading to our parking lot.

    Additional parking is available in front of the building (please be mindful of pay-by-phone signs where applicable).

  • Dress code for all volunteers: Long Pants (jeans), a t-shirt with at least short sleeves, and comfortable closed-toe non-slip shoes for kitchen work. Open-toe shoes, heels, shorts, mini-skirts, and/or revealing clothing are NOT allowed.

  • If you are interested in volunteering for this project, please get in touch with us at:

    Melanie Robelo 305-528-7865 melanierobelo@aol.com

SERVE DAY:

Saturday - October 12th

TIME:

ADDRESS:

From 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

2020 NW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33127

Max # Project Volunteers: 10

  • Let’s show some extra care and kindness to the Explore Foster kids with a special Spa Day, filled with compassion and love.

  • All are welcome to serve

  • Please bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothing.

  • If you are interested in volunteering for this project, please get in touch with us at:

    Marta Alvarez (305) 772 8720
    Orietta 786 266 0001

EXPLORE FOSTER (SPA Day for girls)

The Explore Foster Miami Committee is made up of local ministry and marketplace leaders who felt called to action to be the Connector between local churches, organizations, and agencies for foster children and their families in our great city.

SERVE DAY:

Saturday - October 12th

TIME:

ADDRESS:

From 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM

6691 N Kendall Dr, Pinecrest, FL 33156

Max # Project Volunteers: N/A

BUDDY SYSTEM

Buddy System is fighting food insecurity by creating unique and innovative ways to engage our community, empowering neighbors to support neighbors, beginning with access to free, healthy food.

  • Let’s come together to support under-resourced and homebound families by packing and delivering meals! We need about 30 volunteers to help with meal packing and 5 drivers with vehicles to distribute the meals to various locations around Miami.

    Your help will make a big difference!

  • 301 Westward Dr. Miami Springs FL, 33166 (inside the social hall)

    Fridge Map locations:

    1. Community Fridge #1 - 3600 Grand Avenue Coconut Grove, FL 33133

    2. Community Fridge #2 - 6545 West 24th Ave Hialeah, FL 33016

    3. Community Fridge #3 - 6300 NE 2nd Ave Miami, FL 33138

    4. Community Fridge #4 - 1199 Mai Monides St Miami Beach, FL 33141

    5. Community Fridge #5 - 515 SW 12th Ave #525 Miami, FL 33130 (closes at 2 PM indoor access only)

  • Any age over 6 years of age

  • Church Parking Lot

  • All items will be provided for volunteers.

  • If you are interested in volunteering for this project, please get in touch with us at:

    Pastor Josh Avila:

    786.624.9918 joshua@crossbridgemiami.com

SERVE DAY:

Saturday - October 12th

TIME:

ADDRESS:

From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

301 Westward Dr. Miami Springs FL, 33166

Max # Project Volunteers: 30

HOMELESS OUTREACH

Our group will be distributing packaged breakfast meals for the homeless, starting at Biscayne Blvd. and ending at Camillus House. We’ll distribute the packages directly to those in need.

  • Our group will be distributing packaged breakfast meals for the homeless, starting at Biscayne Blvd. and ending at Camillus House. We’ll distribute the packages directly to those in need.

  • All volunteers must be older than 16 years old to attend.

  • Please bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothing.

  • If you are interested in volunteering for this project, please get in touch with us at:

    Allan & Susana Pereira : 786 294 1341 susana@crossbridgemiami.com

SERVE DAY:

Saturday - October 12th

TIME:

ADDRESS:

From 5:00 AM to 7:00 AM

11500 Biscayne Blvd. Miami 33181

Max # Project Volunteers: 10

HEALTH IN THE HOOD: Garden Hours

At Health in the Hood, farms reconnect us to our food sources and empower us to grow our own food. We're dedicated to cultivating health and wellness in our communities.

  • Volunteers will have the chance to get their hands dirty and make a difference in our garden. Whether you're weeding, harvesting, or planting crops, your efforts contribute to our mission of promoting healthy living and sustainable food practices.

  • Be at least 10 years old with parent present

  • Parking available in adjacent lots to the garden

  • Volunteers must wear close-toed shoes. Please bring water and sunscreen. Hats recommended

  • If you are interested in volunteering for this project, please get in touch with us at:

    Sydney Detweiler, 239-841-4072, s.detweiler@healthinthehood.org

SERVE DAY:

Saturday - October 12th

TIME:

ADDRESS:

Starting at 9:00 AM

675 Ali Baba Avenue Opa-Locka, FL 33054

Max # Project Volunteers: 60

TOUCHING MIAMI WITH LOVE (HOMESTEAD)

Since 1995, Touching Miami with Love has been serving our communities’ children, youth, and families with holistic programming as we inspire, educate, and empower. Our impact can be seen in the lives of those we serve.

  • PAINTING CLASSROOMS

    As ServeWeek volunteers, we have an incredible opportunity to make a positive impact in our community.

    One way we can do this is by volunteering to paint classrooms in local schools that need a little tender loving care. Painting classrooms is a simple yet effective way to improve the learning environment for students and teachers.

    Volunteers can expect to spend some time prepping the space, including cleaning the walls and removing any old paint that may be chipping or peeling. Once that is done, we can dive right in and start painting.

  • 10 or older; if between ages of 10-16 years old, must be accompanied by adult

  • Park in front of building

  • Disposable painting materials like a roller with a pan, a brush, rags, drop cloth, water and snacks, and any comfortable working clothes.

  • Carlos Areces 305-803-2205 ingraceforever@gmail.com (Executive Coordinator)

    John Portuondo 786-266-0000 john@ownassets.com

SERVE DAY:

Saturday - October 12th

TIME:

ADDRESS:

From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

1350 SW 4th St, Homestead, FL 33030

Max # Project Volunteers: 16

  • Miami Youth for Christ will have a special project planned for us from cleaning and building to organizing their storage.

  • Park in the lot next to the building

  • All are welcome to serve!

  • Please bring a bottle of water, gloves and wear comfortable clothing.

  • If you are interested in volunteering for this project, please get in touch with us at:

    Chris Jeong 786-443-5832

Miami Youth for Christ

Founded in 1948, Youth for Christ Miami and Broward, has proven programs that encourage teens to grow in all areas of their lives: academically, mentally, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. With a focus on serving our most vulnerable communities, we do character-building activities that instill integrity, honesty, respect, and compassion to help our youth become productive citizens now and for the long-term.

SERVE DAY:

Saturday - October 12th

TIME:

ADDRESS:

From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

9350 SW 79 Avenue

Max # Project Volunteers: 10