Volunteer Opportunities

If you have been wondering how you can help in the fight against child abuse, then wonder no more………become an MCS volunteer!

Simply print out a Volunteer Application (see bottom of this screen) or call us and we’ll send one to you. Mail completed applications to: Attn: Volunteer Office, MCS, 465 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton, FL 34207

Email: info@mcsfl.com Fax: (941)-345-1212

Please contact the MCS office if you are interested in Internship information.

 

Position “Twice the Charm” Thrift Shoppe Volunteers

Men and women needed to sort, price and prepare merchandise to put in shop for resale, cashiers.

Hours are Monday - Friday, 10:00 am – 4 pm
For more information please call 941-727-1143.
 

Position: Clerical (mailings, filing, general clerical)

Like to keep things organized? Come on down! Work performed at MCS location or possibly at your home (hours flexible depending on location) Background screening may be required. 

Estimated time commitment: 8 – 16 hrs. monthly.

 

Position: Maintenance (basic home repairs)

If you are the "handy man" type, we need you! Work performed at residential facilities with flexible hours. Background screening may be required. Having tools is helpful, but not necessary.

Estimated time commitment: 3 days a month.


Position: Volunteer Mentor (spending time with a child in foster care)

Have experience to share, then you and a foster child would make a great pair! Volunteer duties performed at pre-approved locations with flexible hours. Background screening and training required.

Estimated time commitment: 2 hours per week.

 

Position: Special Events (help host an MCS fundraiser, information booth, etc.)

If you are a social butterfly, like to decorate or meet new people, this job’s for you! Work performed mostly at off-site locations, but may include some work at home opportunities. Hours may vary, but will usually be nights/weekends.

Estimated time commitment: 6-10 days a year.

 

Position: Residential Facility Volunteer (work with children in residential facilities)

Share your special talents such as cooking, art or tutoring with the kids! Work performed at residential facility locations. Hours are somewhat flexible, but are based on the schedules of the children. Background check required.

Estimated time commitment: 8 hours per month.

 

Position: Donation Helper (solicit donations of items needed by children in foster care or for special events)

If your motto is "where there is a will there is a way" then this job is for you! Work can be performed either by telephone in your home or by visiting area businesses. Hours are flexible.

Estimated time commitment: 6 hours per month.

 

Position: Donation Pick-Up (pick up donated items from various locations)

If you’ve got the muscle, we’ve got the need! May require heavy lifting. Access to a large vehicle/truck helpful. Hours are somewhat flexible.

Estimated time commitment: 3-4 hours every other month.

 

Did you have something else in mind? Do you have a group interested in helping MCS by performing a special project? Would you like more information or to schedule a guest speaker?

Let us know!

Call: 941/345-1200

Email: info@mcsfl.com


  MANATEE CHILDREN’S SERVICES, INC.

We have set up a secure on-line form in order to provide you with the convenience of an electronic application. Be assured that MCS will keep the information you provide strictly confidential. If you prefer to mail your application, please forward it to Manatee Children's Services, 465 Cortez Road West, Bradenton, Florida 34207.

Thanks, Melinda

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

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VOLUNTEER INTEREST:

Why are you interested in being a volunteering with MCS?

What time commitment are you able to make?(# of hrs. per month)

Previous work/volunteer experience:

Business/agency Position Dates of involvement

 
Personal References: Name three persons not related to you who have knowledge of your qualifications/experience. Please provide complete addresses and phone numbers:

 
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Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony? Yes  No

If yes, please give date, nature and disposition of offense:

My volunteer interests are: (please check all that interest you)

 
   Thrift Shoppe (Men and women needed to sort, price and prepare merchandise to put in shop for resale, cashiers. )

 

 

 Clerical (mailings, filing, general clerical) May require background screening. May be performed on site or at home. On site work may vary during normal business hours.

 

 

Maintenance (basic carpentry, dry wall repair, painting, etc.) May require background screening. Having your own tools is helpful but not necessary. Work performed at residential facilities. Flexible hours.

 

 

Volunteer Mentor (Mentor children in foster care). Background screening and training required. Work performed at pre-approved location. Hours are somewhat flexible but contingent upon child/staff schedules. One-on-one interaction with foster child.

 

 

Special Events (fundraisers, information booths, etc.) Work performed predominately at off-site locations, but may include some work at home opportunities. Hours vary but will usually be nights and weekends.

 

 

 Residential Volunteer (work with children in residential facilities on special projects –cooking, arts & crafts, tutoring, etc.). Criminal background check is required. Hours are somewhat flexible but contingent upon child/staff schedules.

 
 

Donation Helper (solicit items for donation needed at the children’s shelter example – towels, linens, etc. or for special events). Work performed from volunteer’s home or visiting local businesses.

 
 

Donation pick-up (pick up donated items at various community locations). May require heavy lifting. Access to a large vehicle/truck is helpful, but may not be necessary.

 

 

 Other (please note:)

 

I authorize the contact of listed references. I understand that the misrepresentation or omission of information requested is just cause for non-appointment as a volunteer. If appointed as a volunteer, I agree to abide by the polices of the organization and to fulfill the volunteer responsibilities to the best of my ability.

Applicant Signature Date:

 

 

 

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Manatee Children's Services Inc. is a private, non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors.
MCS has served Manatee County for over 27 years.
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Bradenton, Florida 34207

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