Volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you, the volunteer. Volunteering and helping others can help you reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of purpose.

Download a comprehensive listing of needs at the many agencies the Chest supports.

HOBE SOUND COMMUNITY CHEST
2026 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM

Agency Name and Address Volunteer Needs Contact
211 Palm Beach / Treasure Coast
P.O. Box 3588
Lantana, FL 33465
  • Sunshine Telephone Reassurance Program – Calling elderly or disabled residents daily to check on their welfare.
  • Administrative and clerical
  • Crisis Line Volunteer
  • Help Me Grow Program Volunteer – making phone calls, doing intake with families.
Website:
211palmbeach.org/volunteer
(fill out the volunteer form on the website)
Alzheimer’s Community Care
800 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 101-B
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
  • Assist in Day Service Centers
  • Fundraising Committee and Special Events Volunteers
  • Advocacy by joining a committee
Phone: 561-683-2700
Email: jkryshka@alzcare.org
American Red Cross
Palm Beach and Treasure Coast Chapter
2506 17th Avenue
Vero Beach, FL 32960
  • Disaster Relief
  • Shelter Services
Website: View Full Listing
Email: SFLvolunteer@redcross.org
Banner Lake Club
P.O. Box 1875
12212 Lantana Street
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
  • Soup Kitchen – Friday evenings
  • Community and Special Events
  • B.L.A.S.T. (Banner Lake After School Time) – working with children in after school program (background check required)
Banner Lake Club: 772-402-5167
B.L.A.S.T.: 772-545-0953
Email: office@bannerlake.org
Website: www.bannerlake.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County
11500 S.E. Lares Avenue
P.O. Box 911
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
  • Program Area Volunteer
  • Group Tutor/Homework Helper (group)
  • Tutor/Mentor for Individual Member
  • Administrative and Special Projects Volunteer
  • Board and Advisory Council Members
Phone: 772-545-1255
Email: volunteer@bgcmartin.org
Website: bgcmartin.org/volunteer
Caring Children/Clothing Children (4Cs)
7985 SW Jack James Drive
Stuart, FL 34997
  • Clothing sorters/Unpacking help
  • Spanish speaking volunteers to help in store
  • Library Helpers
  • Reading Tutors
  • Clothing Bin Pick up persons
  • Special event volunteers for van
Contact: Gigi Suntum
Phone: 772-221-8777
Email: gigisuntum@hotmail.com
Children’s Emergency Resources
P.O. Box 2623
Stuart, FL 34995-2623
For a full listing of volunteer opportunities please visit:
www.childrensemergencyresources.org
Contact: Alicia Stover
Phone: 772-202-8969
Email: childrensemergencyresources.cer@gmail.com
Christian Community Care Dental (Adult Dental)
6092 SE Federal Highway
Stuart, FL 34997
To learn how you can assist at this free/sliding scale dental office for adults please call or email. Phone: 772-288-2345
Email: ccccenter@bellsouth.net
Council on Aging of Martin County
900 SE Salerno Road
Stuart, FL 34997
  • Meals on Wheels
  • Clerical
  • Fundraising
  • Bistro Support
  • Town Center Support
Website:
kanecenter.org/volunteer
Elev8te Hope
3700 SE Salerno Road
Stuart, FL 34997
Various opportunities are available at Mrs. Rina’s House of Blessings. Visit the website to learn more. Website:
rinashob.org/volunteer
Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida
6944 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth, FL 33467
Visit their website to view the volunteer opportunities. Website:
mygs.girlscouts.org/volunteer
Hobe Sound Early Learning Center
11580 S.E. Gomez Avenue
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
  • Reading & Gardening
  • Special Events
Contact: Ashley Azzi
Phone: 772-546-5462
Email: office@hobesoundearlylearningcenter.org
Hobe Sound Nature Center
P.O. Box 214
13640 S.E. Federal Highway
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
Visit their website to see the volunteer opportunities they are recruiting for and how you can get involved. Website:
hobesoundnaturecenter.org/volunteer
Hobe Sound Ravens
2723 NW Florida Avenue
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
Please call or email for information on volunteer opportunities. Email:
hobesoundravens2013@gmail.com
House of Hope, Inc.
2484 SE Bonita Street
Stuart, FL 34997
For a full listing of volunteer opportunities please visit:
www.hohmartin.org
Contact: Lauren Mustellier
Phone: 772-286-4673
Email: Lauren@hohmartin.org
HPS, Helping People Succeed
1601 NE Braille Place
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
  • Administrative/clerical
  • Fundraising and marketing events
  • Direct services in the Community Connection Program and Baby Steps Program (music & movement) serving adults with primarily developmental disabilities
Contact: Glenna Parris
Phone: 772-320-0778
Email: gparris@hpsfl.org
L.A.H.I.A. (Love and Hope in Action)
1760 S.E. Salerno Road
Stuart, FL 34997
  • Cooks, meal prep and servers – breakfast and dinner
  • Dish room – pots, pans, scrubbers, commercial dish machine operator
  • Clothing pantry attendants for sorting and organizing
  • Hygiene cottage attendants – morning hours
  • Drivers to take clients to medical appointments, rehab, work, job interviews
  • General cleaning and tidying work areas
  • Experienced bicycle repair
Contact: Brenda Dickerson
Phone: 772-781-7002
Email: loveandhopeinaction@gmail.com
Light of the World Charities
1300 East 10th Street, Suite B
Stuart, FL 34996
  • Certified Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
  • Licensed dental hygienist
  • Licensed plumber to install an “eyewash” station
  • Licensed electrician for installation of TV’s and DVD players
Contact: Nicole King, Executive Director
Phone: 772-223-9784
Martin County Healthy Start Coalition
10 Central Parkway, #101
Stuart, FL 34994
  • Diaper Pantry Support
  • Ellie’s Boutique Support
Phone: 772-463-2888
Email: info@mchealthystart.org
Website: mchealthystart.org
Natives Helping Natives
P.O. Box 301
Hobe Sound, FL 33475
  • Mid-November: Christmas buying and wrapping events
  • Before Christmas: Wrapping event
Contact: Patrice Drennan-Smith
Phone: 561-308-1584
Email: Patrice423@comcast.net
Project L.I.F.T.
1330 SW 34th Street
Palm City, FL 34990
  • Professional Trade: assist with teaching skilled trades
  • Mentors: work alongside skilled trade instructors
  • Meal Volunteers: daily for lunch and/or dinner
  • Drivers: are cleared and able to drive a Project LIFT vehicle
  • Events: Clambake, Fishing Tournament and Graduation
Contact: Lauren Adrian
Phone: 772-221-2244
Email: Lauren@projectliftmc.com
SafeSpace
612 SE Dixie Highway
Stuart, FL 34994
  • Domestic Violence Hotline
  • Shelter Assistance
  • Clerical/Administrative
  • Fundraising/Special Events
Email: info@safespacefl.org
Website: safespacefl.org/volunteer
Volunteers in Medicine Clinic
417 Balboa Avenue
Stuart, FL 34994
  • Medical personnel to treat patients and provide patient education
  • Individuals with business or financial backgrounds to help with the patient eligibility process
  • Fundraising and marketing assistance
  • Community Events
Contact: Mary Fields
Phone: 772-463-4128 ext. 208
Email: mfields@vimclinic.net
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