Kids - 14 and younger
Bronze Award 50 - 74 hours
Silver Award 75 - 99 hours
Gold Award 100 or more hours
Young Adults - Ages 15 - 25
Bronze Award 100 - 174 hours
Silver Award 175 - 249 hours
Gold Award 250 or more hours
Adults - Ages 26 and up
Bronze Award 100 - 249 hours
Silver Award 250 - 499 hours
Gold Award 500 or more hours
Families (two or more people)*
Bronze Award 200 - 499 hours
Silver Award 500 - 999 hours
Gold Award 1,000 or more hours
*Each member contributing at least 25 hours towards the total
You can keep a record of service hours on your own, or you can use the on-line log using the Everest Academy "Record of Service Key" MKM-32481.
Volunteer Opportunities!!!
Birmingham Museum of Art Volunteer Opportunity - This program enables 14 - 19 years olds to experience the diverse world of the Birmingham Museum of Art. During the year, Teen Volunteers have the opportunity to volunteer as Gallery Attendants, Family Day Assistants or as Special Events Assistants. Contact Kristen Greenwood at kpgreenwood@artsbma.org or call (205)254-2571.
Humane Society Teen Club - The Humane Teen Club is for teens aged 12 - 15 years who have a sincere interest in learning about animal companionship. Due to the nature of training and skill involved, the age requirement for volunteering is 16. As a result, the Human Teen Club was create to give students the opportunity to learn and engage in topics focused on the benefits of animal companionship and animal welfare. While many of the monthly activities include animal handling experiences, it is not the primary focus of the program. Students must attend 9 out of 12 meetings which will be held the third Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For an application, please contact the Greater Birmingham Humane Society at 780-7281.
Serve the Homeless Volunteer Opportunity for Teens - Agape in Pinson has partnered with a ministry called THE NEST for several years now. It is a non-profit non-denominational ministry that cooks and provides meals for Birmingham's homeless community. They serve a hot meal every Tuesday and Thursday evenings and possibly Sundays as well downtown between the BJCC and Boutwell under the bridge. They need help serving food and collecting and handing out blankets and gloves. For more information, please contact Hal Wycoff at 205-680-6599. Thanks Sue!
Birmingham Botanical Gardens Volunteer Orientation - Learn about The Gardens and ways you can volunteer to support Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Orientations are for current and potential volunteers and take place from noon - 1:00 p.m. in the upstairs East Room of The Garden Center at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Volunteer orientations take place the third Tuesday of the month: August 21 & September 18. For more information visit call (205) 414-3962.
Check Out These Opportunities!
Listed below are other volunteer activities you might want to give a try! If you have a good idea for a volunteer activity, please let us know.
- Alabama Red Cross
- American Cancer Society
- American Diabetes Association
- American Heart Association
- American Lung Association/Asthma
- Big Brothers-Big Sisters
- Boy Scout Projects
- Girl Scout Projects
- Brookwood Hospital
- Children’s Hospital
- Church Mission Projects
- City Stages
- Exceptional Foundation in Homewood - This wonderful organization needs volunteers to be a friend to children, youth and young adults who participate in their programs. There are afternoon and weekend opportunities. Check out their many opportunities on their website at www.exceptionalfoundation.org/volunteers.shtml.
- Habitat for Humanity
- Humane Society
- Jesse’s Place
- Jimmie Hale Mission
- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
- Libraries
- McWane Center
- Medical Center East Hospital
- Mercedes Marathon
- Museum of Art
- Ronald McDonald House
- Ruffner Mountain
- St. Vincent’s Hospital
- Salvation Army
- School Clean-Up Projects
- Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure
- SVHS Club Service Activities
- Toys for Tots
- UAB Hospitals
- United Way
- Urban Ministries
- YWCA - Birmingham's YWCA needs your help with several programs: Tutoring on Tuesdays, After School Enrichment Program, My Sister's Closet, or Santa's Workshop. Visit their website at www.ywcabham.org/opportunities/volunteer.asp.