Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
5800 Overseas Hwy,Ste. 38
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-7111
www.fkahec.org
Mission: “The Florida Keys Area Health Education Center promotes health and wellness through community education, service-learning programs, health screenings recruitment and professional development of health providers, and information support services.”
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
501(c)(3) Public Charity: Yes
Bahama Village Music Program
103 Olivia Street
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 504-7664
info@bvmpkw.org
www.bvmpkw.org
Mission: Provide quality music education to children who would otherwise not have access to private music instruction.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Best Foot Forward, Inc.
101425 U.S. 1, # 904
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 896-3285
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Big Pine Neighborhood Charter School, Inc.
P.O. Box 432131
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
(305) 872-1266
www.monroe.k12.fl.us/bpc/
Mission: “The mission of the Big Pine Academy is to provide a safe and nurturing school environment. We guarantee that each and every student will have access to an enriching and challenging curriculum. Our curriculum contains the skills, content knowledge and ccharacter development necessary for quality student outcomes. We will help all students become successful life-long learners and responsible, informed citizens of the 21st century. In a culture of respect and discipline, all pre-school though fourth grade students at the Big Pine Academy will master reading, math and science. We will work to ensure that every student has an opportunity to succeed in college.”
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
501(c)(3) Public Charity: Yes
C.H.I.P.S.
(305) 293-1400 Ext. 53370
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Child Find/FDLRS
(305)-293-1646
fdlrs-south.dade.k12.fl.us
Mission: “In coordination with the Monroe County School District, Child Find/FDLRS locates children who are potentially eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and links them with needed services. The primary target population for Child Find is children birth through the 22nd birthday who are not enrolled in a public school, with emphasis on children 0-5 years of age.”
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Early Learning Coalition of Miami- Dade Monroe
818 White Street #2
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5557
www.elcmdm.org
Mission: “Promoting school readiness and pre-kindergarten programs thus increasing all children’s chances of achieving future educatoinal and lifelong success.”
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
501(c)(3) Public Charity: Yes
Educational Coalition for Monroe County
900 84th Street Ocean
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 731-0731
www.educationalcoalition.org
Mission: To promote prevention of destructive behaviors among sixth through twelfth grade students and instill the importance of volunteerism and providing service among our youth volunteers.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Equality Florida Human Rights Education Project
P.O. Box 13184
St. Petersburg, FL 33733
(813) 870-3735
www.eqfl.org
Mission: “Equality Florida is our statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights organization working to change Florida law so that no-one suffers harassment or discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.”
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Florida Association Of County Social Service Executives
100 S Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
molehill@ixnetcom.com
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Florida Keys Area Health Education Center
5800 Overseas Hwy, #38
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-7111
www.keysahec.org
Mission: To provide access to health and health related services providing for a healthier community.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Florida Keys Audubon Society
PO Box 1573
Key West, FL 33041
(305) 771-5807
www.keysaudubon.org
Mission: Conserving and restoring natural ecosystems through outreach and education programs focusing on birds, other wildlife and their habitats as benefits to humanity and the Earth’s biological diversity.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Florida Keys Community College Foundation
5901 College Road
Key West, Fl 33040
305-809-3299
foundation@fkcc.edu
www.fkcc.edu
Mission: “FKCC Foundation assists in the achievement of the college’s mission by soliciting, administering, and optimizing through matching programs the private gifts, bequests, and donations to support FKCC’s students and to enhance teaching and learning at the college.”
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
501(c)(3) Public Charity: Yes
Florida Keys Educational Foundation, Inc.
Florida Keys Community College
5901 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 809-3281
foundation@fkcc.edu
Mission: “Florida Keys Educational Foundation assists in the achievement of Florida Keys Community College’s mission by soliciting, administering, and optimizing through matching programs the private gifts, bequests, and donations to support FKCC’s students and to enhance teaching and learning at the college.”
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
501(c)(3) Public Charity: Yes
Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation (Florida Keys History and Discovery Center)
82100 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036
Phone: (305) 922-2237
www.keysdiscovery.com
Mission: To develop and maintain a world-class History and Discovery Center that will accurately reflect the history of our Florida Keys community in a multi-faceted and interactive environment.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
501(c)(3) Public Charity: Yes
Friends of Fort Taylor
P.O. Box 58
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-3678
Mission: “Supporting and assisting activities at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park including festivals such as Civil War Heritage Days and Pirates in Paradise Festival.”
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Key West
513 Truman Ave.
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 292-3223
www.glcckeywest.org
Mission: “To provide a location to promote and strengthen the sense of community and identity of all Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender people in Key West.”
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
501(c)(3) Public Charity: Yes
HSII Home School High School
c/o Florida Keys Community College
5901 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 292-0075
hs2keywest@aol.com
Mission: HS2 is a non-profit, college preparatory home high school program administered by parents with an average of 7 to 1 student ratio.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Islamorada Community Entertainment
PO Box 562
Islamorada, FL 33036
305-395-6344
events@keysice.com
http://www.keysice.com
Mission: Provide arts education opportunities for elementary and high school students and college scholarships to students to pursue advanced art and music education. Bring world class performers to the Upper Keys
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
501(c)(3) Public Charity: Yes
Key Education, Inc.
6000 Peninsular Avenue
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 295-6551
Mission: “Using an annual boat building event to encourage leadership, decision making and problem solving in youth.”
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Key West Preschool Cooperative
2610 Flagler Avenue
Key West FL 33040
(305) 296-4749
Mission: To provide our children with a supportive, nurturing, and quality learning environment through the use of developmentally appropriate educational practices, with parents forming an integral component of our co-op community, fully participating in their child’s introduction to school.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Keys Children’s Foundation, Inc.
4 South Rd.
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 247-6521
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
501(c)(3) Public Charity: Yes
Keys Kids
5855 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Keys to Be the Change
1208 Watson Street
Key West, FL 33040
(541) 974-4398
www.keystobethechange.com
Mission: To provide programs, education, awareness and opportunities to improve health, wellness, and skills for success in school and in life.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Kreative Kids Christian Academy
4711 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-7165
Mission: Provides affordable, secure and certified pre-school and after-school programs for children of working parents.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Leadership Monroe County
PO Box 1364
Key West, FL 33041
(305) 289-9400
info@leadershipmonroecounty.org
www.leadershipmonroecounty.org
Mission: “Leadership Monroe county (LMC) seeks to build relationships for construtive alliances among Florida Keys leaders.”
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Lighthouse Christian Academy
5580 MacDonald Avenue
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 292-5582
office@lcachildcare.com
www.lcachildcare.com
Mission: “An education center for children up to 5 years old meeting the needs of families based on a Christian foundation. Promoting a nurturing, safe and happy environment.”
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
501(c)(3) Public Charity: Yes
Literacy Volunteers
2405 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West, FL 33040
305-294-4352
305-296-1337 – Fax
lva-monroe.org
Mission: We believe the ability to read, write and communicate in English is critical to personal freeedom. Our mission is to provide free, confidential, one-to-one and small group literacy instruction to help students achieve personal goals through increased literacy skills.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
501(c)(3) Public Charity: Yes
MarineLab / Marine Resources Development Foundation
P.O. Box 787
Key Largo, FL 33037-0787
(305) 451-1139
info@mrdf.org
www.mrdf.org
Mission: To use education and adventure in the Florida Keys marine ecosystem to foster environmental awareness and stewardship on a local, regional and global scale.
Volunteer Opportunities: No
Martin Luther King Jr.Scholarship Committee
619 Mickens Lane
Key West, Fl 33040
305-294-1296
Mission: TO CONTINUE THE LEGACY OF NON-VIOLENCE AND PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION AND FAMILY. JUSTICE SHOULD PREVAIL IN ALL OUR TRANSACTIONS.
Mary Immaculate Star of the Sea School
May Sands Montessori School
1400 United Street, Suite #110
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400 ext. 53418
www.maysandsmontessori.com
www.maysandsmontessori.com/about-our-school/administration-support
Mission: A public school of choice encouraging respect for self, others and environment. Promoting a desire to seek knowledge and providing an academically challenging program.
Monroe County Culinary Advisory Board
1111 Eaton Street
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-7994
richard@keywestchef.com
www.keywestchef.net
Mission: Raising funds for the ProStart vocational chef training program at Key West High School.
Monroe County Education Foundation
241 Trumbo Road
Key West, FL 33045
(305) 293-1546
www.monroecountyedfound.com
www.takestockinchildren.org
Mission: Offering Scholarships, Mentors and Hope to the under-served students of our community.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Monroe County Environmental Education Advisory Counsel
PO BOX 431656
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
mceeac@keysee.org
www.keysee.org
Monroe County School District
241Trumbo Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305)-293-1400
www.keysschools.com
Mission: Our mission is to prepare all students with the skills and experiences needed to become lifelong learners and productive citizens in a stimulating, nurturing, safe and enriching environment.
Monroe County School Readiness Coalition
818 White St.
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5557
Montessori Children’s School of Key West
1221 Varela Street
Key West FL 33040
(305) 294-5302
office@montessorikeywest.com
www.montessorikeywest.com
Mission: Child-centered, community-oriented school serving ages 18 months through sixth grade. Our Directors/Directresses work in a uniquely prepared environment, collaborating with parents to nurture and guide children to become self-directed, cooperative and responsible individuals of the community while instilling solid foundations in humanitarianism, intellectual growth and peace.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Montessori Island Charter School Inc.
86729 Overseas Highway
Plantation Key, FL 33070
(305) 852-3482
Navy League of the United States Key West Chapter
3340 N Roosevelt Blvd
Key West FL 33040
(305) 294-0968
www.navyleaguekeywest.org
Mission: Educational and advocacy organization that supports America’s sea services: the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Pigeon Key Foundation
P.O. Box 500130
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-0025
pigeonkey@aol.com
www.pigeonkey.net
Mission: The Pigeon Key Foundation & Marine Science Center located on Pigeon Key, underneath the old seven-mile bridge, in the heart of the Florida Keys. We are a 501©3 not-for-for-profit organization whse mission is three fold: First, to make the Island available to the community, projects, programs and activities that is generally though of as being beneficial to the citizens of Monroe County. Second, to utilize the facilities at Pigeon Key as an open campus for delivering education to youth and the general public about the historical, environmental, and cultural significance of the Florida Keys. Lastly, to operate the Island’s affairs in such a manner to ensure its future economic viability, paying particular attention tot he requirements of maintaining its historical structures.
Reef Environmental Education Foundation
Reef Environmental Education Foundation
98300 Overseas Highway
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 852-0030
giving@REEF.org
www.REEF.org
Mission: REEF was founded in 1990 out of a growing concern about the health of the marine environment, and the desire to provide the public ways to contribute to the understanding and protection of marine populations. REEF has expanded to protect biodiversity and ocean life worldwide, by actively engaging and inspiring the public through citizen science, education, and partnerships with the scientific community. REEF’s strategic partnerships with government agencies, scientific and academic institutions, the non-profit sector, the dive industry, and local communities amplify the efforts of individual volunteers, allowing them to make significant contributions to ongoing conservation projects. REEF serves the Florida Keys and visitors by providing educational programming for all ages on fish identification, invasive species prevention, endangered species and conservation awareness.
Synergy Education Associates Inc.
The Learning Center Of Key West, Inc.
241 Trumbo Rd.
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 292-0440
director@learningcenterkw.com
www.learningcenterkw.com
Mission: Preparing children with life skills in a safe, nurturing environment.
Treasure Village Montessori
86731 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 852-3482
www.treasurevillagemontessori.com
Mission: Committed to inspiring life-long learners and problem solvers who will continue to be compassionate and respectful global citizens who take pride in themselves, their academic excellence and their community.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
UF/ IFAS/Monroe County Extension Services
1100 Simonton Street, Suite 2
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 292-4501
Monroe@ifas.ufl.edu
Mission: UF/IFAS/Monroe County Extension Services is committed to creating objective science-based educational programs and services that provide residents empowering lifelong learning opportunities that help them to improve their quality of life and surrounding
United Teachers of Monroe County
513 Fleming St
Key West, FL 33040
www.utmonline.org
USCGC INGHAM MEMORIAL
P. O. Box 186
Key West, Florida 33040
305-395-9554
Info@usccgcingham.org
www.uscgcingham.org
Mission: To preserve and restore a National Historic Landmark for public visitation. The INGHAM was built in 1936 at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and served our country for 52 years serving from Pre-WWII through Viet Nam and Mariel Boatlift. In 1985 INGHAM was the oldest naval vessel and most decorated vessel serving our Nation. A letter from President Regan in the ships history room congratulating her on that accomplishment is on display. The ship offers the opportunity for the public and in particular children to learn about the history of our country from 1936 to 1988.
Voice for Florida Keys Children Inc.
97652 Overseas Highway, # T-12
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 853-9315