In addition to offering opportunities for episodic (one-day) and on-going volunteerism through our relationships with hundreds of local not-for-profit agencies, here are the programs The ManaTEENs specifically maintain.
NEW
Initiative!! Journalism Project! Very exciting and excellent
experience for budding journalists, writers and broadcasters!
Contact us if you are a youth who wants to get involved and trained
for this potentially high profile project!!
Inter-generational program allowing for families to "adopt" and include seniors in their daily lives.
ManaTEENs raise funds to equip all local firetrucks with canine and feline oxygen masks. This program is being replicated nationally!
ManaTEENs visit first-grade classrooms each month to read a book to children and give copies of the books to those celebrating birthdays that month.
ManaTEENs who enjoy focusing on environmental issues meet throughout the year to assist county and state parks with outdoor needs.
Teens visit senior citizens in their homes, assessing safety needs and delivering $100 in free products.
- Johnson-Harllee Community Collaboration
JHCC is a group of local agencies united by the Knight Foundation to focus on youth at Johnson and Harllee middle schools.
Peer mentoring is offered at all elementary, middle and high schools in Manatee County.
- ManaTEEN Advisory Council
ManaTEEN policy making group that promotes more direct interaction with the teens in the membership.
ManaTEENs host neighborhood blockparties and publish directories to acquaint neighbors.
ManaTEENs paint the exterior of home for families in need for....FREE!
Coordination of pet food donations and deliveries to senior citizens.
- Pets in Emergencies Guidebook
Resource Directory of "Pet Friendly" facilities in the event of a disaster.
The Reef Rakers website : Middle school youth paired with college students SCUBA down and clean artificial reefs in the bay.
Program connecting youth to citizens who would like lawn-mowing and other services at a low cost.
- Rudolph's Red Nose Express
Christmas Eve delivery of new Hasbro toys by ManaTEEN officers dressed as elves.
ManaTEENs will assemble gifts (bikes, swingsets, etc.) during the holiday season.
- SPaRC (Student Preparedness and Readiness Coalition)
Homeland Security service-learning projects are implemented throughout the year.
Cemetery Mapping, landscaping and restoration of Manatee County's three county owned neglected cemeteries.
- Volunteer Reception Center
Headquarters for spontaneous volunteers in post-disaster situations.
Weekend volunteer opportunities developed for non-custodial parents and their children.
- YRR (Youth Ready to Respond)
CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training is offered at middle schools throughout the year.