Volunteering is good for you and us! People who volunteer report improved physical and emotional health. Volunteers also allow Manatee Glens to expand our services to abused children, rape victims, people in crisis and those who are in recovery. Plus, volunteering is a great way to explore whether behavioral health might be a future career for you. Flexible hours are available and training is provided.

Where are volunteers needed?

• Supporting families in crisis as a hospital and addiction center guest relations volunteer
• Reuniting parents and their children as a visitation monitor at our Safe Children Coalition Offices
• Helping rape victims as an advocate visiting emergency rooms, legal offices and medical and social services
• Helping with fundraising through planning for large and small events
• Sharing art or music as an instructor in children or adult day programs
• Offering ecumenical spiritual services to our inpatient and residential clients
• Helping facility management with skilled repair or landscaping trades
• Educating the community about emotional or alcohol and drug problems by participating in fairs, festivals and other public events
• Offering a fuller life to mentally ill adults as an activities aide for recreational outings
• Office assistance (filing, computer data entry, copying, appointment reminder calls and answering phones)

How do I explore volunteering? Our Volunteer Coordinator is available to discuss your interests and offer you a tour at 941-782-4319 or by email at volunteerinfo@manateeglens.org.

Interested in Fostering or Adopting a Child? Call our Safe Children Coalition toll free at 1-866-661-5656 or click to visit the Safe Children Coalition website.