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FRIENDS Horse Rescue Oct. 11. Dinner benefit for a good cause. Head out to the pizzeria, Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza whereas all you need to do is mention FRIENDS and Anthony's will donate a portion of the proceeds of your bill to FRIENDS Horse Rescue. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., October 11 at the Weston and Plantation locations, Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza. Call 954-492-0168 or visit Anthonyscoalfired pizza.com. No ticket required.

FRIENDS Horse Rescue Oct. 23. Dinner benefit for a good cause. Dine at Il Capriccio's Ristorante for a dinner buffet and the eatery will donate a portion of the proceeds to FRIENDS Horse Rescue. Tickets cost $20-$30 and can be purchased at FRIENDS Horse Rescue, 1840 NE 65 Court, Fort Lauderdale. Visit EIAHorses.org. Dinner is at 5-8 p.m. at Il Capriccio's Ristorante, 2424 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines. 9d54-432-7001.

Fort Lauderdale History Center Ongoing. Help conduct tours of the King-Cromartie House, assist with special events, and help in the Hock Heritage Center. Train to become a docent and find out more about this opportunity on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m., or contact Ellen Ferreli at 954-463-4431, ext. 12, or education@fortlauderdalehistorycenter.org.

Be Introduced to Therapy Dogs Ongoing. Share-A-Pet, Inc., seeks volunteers and their dogs to undergo training, testing and evaluation to become certifies and insured pet-assisted therapy teams. Volunteers will help at children's centers, elementary schools, nursing homes, hospitals and more. Volunteers who don't have dogs can assist with administrative duties and special events. Contact Dr. Bindu Mayi at 954-798-6819 or bindu@sharepet.org.

HANDY, Inc. L.I.F.E. Givers Mentor Program Ongoing. Volunteer to help impact youth through relationship building activities that promotes life skills. Contact Kirk Brown at 954-522-2911 or kbrown@handyinc.org. 501 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale.

Be Introduced to Therapy Dogs
Ongoing. Share-A-Pet, Inc. seeks volunteers and their dogs to undergo training, testing and evaluation to become certifies and insured pet-assisted therapy teams. Volunteers will help at children's centers, elementary schools, nursing homes, hospitals and more. Volunteers who don't have dogs can assist with administrative duties and special events. Contact Dr. Bindu Mayi at 954-798-6819 or bindu@sharepet.org.

Creole/French Speaking After School Tutor
Ongoing. HANDY, Inc., provides services to the Haitian families that were displace after the earthquake. The youth needs help with their homework. If you speak Creole or French, sign-up as a tutor. Tutors will assist on any school assignments Monday through Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. Call 954-523-7210 or handykids@handyinc.org. 501 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale.

HANDY, Inc. L.I.F.E. Givers Mentor Program
Ongoing. Volunteer to help impact youth through relationship building activities that promotes life skills. Contact Kirk Brown at 954-522-2911 or kbrown@handyinc.org. 501 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale.

Keep Broward Beautiful Beach Sweep
June 11, 9 a.m.-noon, Volunteer to remove litter from Hollywood North Beach Park. Wear t-shirts, shorts and close-toe shoes. Complete the Broward Workday Application before volunteering. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Call 954-474-1835 or Litterprevention@broward.org.

The Pantry of Broward County
Anytime. Junior ambassadors needed. The Pantry of Broward is in charge of supporting the elderly who have fixed incomes as well as the homeless. The Junior ambassadors role includes brainstorming, volunteering and spreading awareness. To download an application, visit thepantryofbroward.org.

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Volunteering at Gumbo Limbo will give you the opportunity to become knowledgeable about a variety of nature indigenous to south Florida, while interacting with visitors from around the world. There is a mandatory, two part training session offered every month for new volunteers. Call 561-338-1588 to learn more or to setup an interview. A fee of $25 covers training handbook and volunteer t-shirt. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton.

Florida Humane Society
There are many specific and important jobs that must be done to insure continued success of the Humane Society. Oportunities available in Lauderhill, Coral Springs, and Boca, if you are interested in learning more about how you can help, please call 954-570 9507. Visit http://www.floridahumanesociety.org/volunteer.html

Deerfield Island Park Eco Action Days
The third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Volunteers are important to parks, especially when it comes to helping our natural areas clear out the garbage and invasive plants that continually plague our environment. Volunteers bring their own gloves, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and drinking water to tackle the weeds and trash accumulating. Volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes. For more information call Eddie Garczyk at 954-360-1315, ext. 226. or e-mail egarczyk@broward.org.

Citizenship Class Instructors
Saturdays. Hispanic Unity of Florida, with the help of Citizenship Classes volunteers, assists more than 300 individuals annually in preparing for the milestone event of becoming a U.S. citizen. Hispanic Unity will train you and provide all class materials. Register at www.volunteerbroward.org.

Keeping the Coalition Office Clean
Coalition to End Homelessness is looking for a volunteer to clean the agency offices. Duties will include keeping the floors shiny, emptying wastebaskets and general cleaning in offices and restrooms. Contact Paulette Pryor at 954-792-4000 ext. 229 or ppryor@help4homeless.org.

Justice For Teens
Broward County's Teen Court is seeking volunteers to act as bailiffs, clerks, jurors and advocates. Contact Michaela Blackman, Teen Court Case Manager, 954-831-1291 or MBlackma@17th.flcourts.org. Or contact Maureen Hoefner, 954-831-1291.

Boca Raton Theatre Guild
Share your creativity and help with production, costuming, makeup, backstage, photography, etc. Contact Deborah at 561-367-9422 or dhbriggs@gmail.com for information. Visit www.bocaratontheatreguild.com.

Administrative Assistance at Locks of Love
Locks of Love provides hairpieces for financially disadvantaged children with long-term medical hair loss. Administrative assistance is needed to send all ponytail donors a thank-you card, open packages, measure ponytails and sort by length, review donation forms and prepare for data entry. Contact Pia McCarthy at pia@locksoflove.org or 561-833-7332.

Broward County Library
Volunteer opportunities include special events, crafts projects, peer tutoring and general library responsibilities. Some branches also offer Peer Power/Homework Assistance program for students in first through sixth grade, Young Sisters and Brothers homework assistance, and life and study skills training for teens. Saturday opportunities available. Volunteer orientation is required. Visit http://www.broward.org/library/volunteer.htm.

Flamingo Gardens
Volunteers needed for gardening and plant care, woodworking, food services, ambassadors and special events assistance. Minimum age 12. 954-473-2995.