Leon County Public Library, Literacy Volunteers of Leon

*Provide free and confidential tutoring on an individual basis, to anyone age 16 and older wishing to learn how to read and write or study for the GED.

Services: English as a Second Language, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, Literacy Programs, Tutoring Services, Volunteer Opportunities

Leon County Schools, Volunteer Program

*Classroom volunteers may be assigned tasks such as reading or listening to a group, putting up bulletin boards, or working in the media center *Mentoring volunteer requires commitment of one hour per week working one-on-one with the same student, assisting with academic assignments, checking homework, helping with test preparation and providing an additional caring adult for student role *Partners for Excellence Program matches needs of schools with resources (human, financial and material) of local businesses, government agencies and organizations *On-line application available and requires background check

Services: Mentoring Programs, Volunteer Opportunities

Locks of Love

*Non-profit providing hairpieces to children 21 years and younger suffering from any type of medical hair loss *Custom-fitted hair prosthetics free of charge *Accepts donated hair: minimum of 10 inches, bundled in a ponytail or braid, must be mailed clean and dry with donor's name and address

Services: Donated Specialty Items, Wigs

LOSSteam of the Big Bend

THIS IS NOT A HOTLINE FOR THOSE FEELING SUICIDAL: PLEASE CALL 988 *LOSS: Local Outreach to those who have lost a a loved one to suicide; a two-person team of trained suicide loss survivors and mental health professionals serving as volunteers to be a resource of support, help and hope to bereaved survivors no matter how long ago the sucicide occured; can be contacted 24/7 by phone or by text at 741741for supportive services immediately and then for as long as needed to decrease their risk of suicide, strengthen mental health and help cope with grief; the LOSS Team will travel to see the bereaved person face to face, or provide assistance over the phone, and also provides a monthly support group *Collaborative effort of NAMI-Tallahassee, law enforcement agencies, and community partners including providing packets to victim advocates for Leon County Sheriff's office and Tallahassee Police Department with information and referrals for help

Services: Advocacy, Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Suicide Loss Survivors Support Groups, Suicide Prevention Programs, Volunteer Opportunities

Love for Liberty

*Program run by the Rock Bluff Volunteer Fire Department in conjunction with Toys for Tots *Collects gifts for children in need ages birth to 16 in Liberty County at Christmas/Holiday time *For 2021: From November 15th through November 19th, (one week) applications may be picked up and turned in at the Calhoun/Liberty Journal Newspaper Office, 10510 NW State Road 20, from 8am-2:30 pm, Monday-Wednesday *Contact person there is Angel; (Best to call to confirm dates and times) *A parent or guardian must fill out the application and must supply proof of Liberty County residency with a Photo Copy of their driver's license, and a utility bill or other bill showing Liberty County address *Distribution of the gifts will take place in December; parents/guardians will be informed of the exact date, time and location *May call the Calhoun/Liberty Journal or Local Program Coordinator during daytime hours if needed for further questions

Services: Holiday Programs, Volunteer Opportunities

Madison Community Thanksgiving Dinner

*A group of individuals and churches in Madison County come together each year to provide and serve Thanksgiving dinner for anyone of any age in the community who wishes to attend; persons from other counties may also attend *Event will take place on Thanksgiving Day, 11AM-1PM at the Madison County Senior Center, 1161 SW Harvey Green Dr, Madison, 32340 *The Senior Center is not sponsoring this event, but is letting community volunteers use their space *Volunteers and donations are always welcome

Services: Holiday Programs, Volunteer Opportunities

Madison County Memorial Hospital

*Provides skilled nursing care and basic and/or specialized diagnostic and treatment services, including outpatient/inpatient, laboratory, x-ray, respiratory, physical , occupational, and speech therapy, endoscopy, and emergency room services

Services: Emergency Room Care, Hospitals, Volunteer Opportunities

Minority Alliance for Advocating Community Awareness and Action, Inc.

*Confidential HIV testing and referrals *Does street outreach to offer mobile testing in certain neighborhoods *Offers HIV/STD Prevention Counseling and Peer Navigators *Advice on how to navigate the health care system *HIV peer social group; call for dates, time and location *Positive Youth Group *Volunteers accepted

Services: AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling, Confidential HIV Testing, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Peer Counseling, Volunteer Opportunities

National Marrow Donor Program

*Offers patients who do not have suitable family donors a single point of access for all three types of stem cell use in transplantation: marrow, peripheral blood, and umbilical cord blood to combat leukemia, aplastic anemia, and various other immune system, genetic disorders, blood cancers, and blood disorders *Manages large registry of volunteer donors, including cord blood units; matches donors to patients; offers information about how to become a marrow or cord blood donor *Provides support for patients, physicians and studies for improving outcomes of stem cell transplants and innovative stem cell therapies; and maintains a free online directory with personalized searches for clinical trials and support for blood cancers and blood disorders

Services: Blood Banks, Bone Marrow Donation Registries, Clinical Trials, Cord Blood Banks

Northwood Animal Hospital

*Full-service veterinary clinic which provides emergency veterinary services 24 hours a day *All CARE animals are spayed or neutered, microchipped, checked for intestinal parasites, and up to date on all vaccines prior to adoption *House calls can be arranged by appointment *Disaster services for animals in the event of a natural or man-made disaster *Accepts sick or injured wildlife for St Francis Wildlife Association (call to find out if animal is appropriate for drop off first)

Services: Animal Rescue, Disaster Relief Services, Foster Care/Temporary Shelter for Animals, Neuter/Spay Services, Sick Animal Care, Wildlife Conservation