Community Services Work Sites

**Please Note - due to COVID-19, some agencies may not be accepting Community Service Workers**

Manatee County Agencies

MANATEE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES
305 25th ST. W. Palmetto FL
941-742-5933
MON to SAT, 8 AM to 5 PM
RESTRICTIONS

MANATEE COUNTY AREA TRANSIT (MCAT)
2411 Tallevast Road, Sarasota FL 34243
941-747-8621 x677
MON to FRI, 5 PM to 10 PM 
By Appt ONLY - Call Ahead to Schedule - Two People only

CORTEZ VILLAGE/HISTORICAL SOCIETY/CORTEZ CULTURAL
11655 Cortez Road W., Cortez 34215
MON to SAT, 10 AM to 4 PM

MANATEE VILLAGE HISTORICAL PARK
1404 Manatee Ave. E. Bradenton FL 34208
941-749-7165
MON to FRI, 8 AM to 4:30 PM
2nd & 4th SAT from 8 AM to 4:30 PM
18 years or older, Misdemeanor cases only
Outdoor Maintenance & Cleaning
Hours must be scheduled in Advance
No Call or No show means you cannot come back

LENA ROAD LANDFILL
3333 & 3335 Lena Rd. Bradenton FL 34211
941-812-8796
MON to FRI, 7 AM to 3:30 PM
Must have work boots and long pants

MANATEE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
302 Manatee Ave. E. STE.3222 Bradenton FL
941-827-2887 X 7908
MON to FRI, 8 AM to -5 PM

PALMA SOLA BOTANICAL PARK
9800 17th Ave. NW. Bradenton FL
941-761-2866
Office - MON to FRI, 10 AM to 5 PM
Grounds - MON to FRI, 8 AM to 2 PM
No person accepted who has been convicted of a Violent Felony, Domestic Abuse, Crimes Against Children, the Elderly, or Animals.

Libraries

BRADEN RIVER BRANCH LIBRARY
4915 53rd Ave E. Bradenton FL 34203
941-727-6079
TUE and THUR, 12 PM to 8 PM;
WED and FRI, 10 AM to 6 PM;
SAT, 9 AM to 5 PM
(Call in advance for work)

CENTRAL LIBRARY - DOWNTOWN
1301 Barcarotta Blvd Bradenton FL
941-748-5555, x6323
MON, 10 AM to 8 PM
TUE, 10 AM to 6 PM
WED, 12 PM to 8 PM
THUR, 9 AM to 5 PM
FRI, 9 AM to 5 PM
SAT, 11 AM to 5 PM
No drug offenses, assault, batter, resisting arrest and petit theft;
no halter tops, cut offs, flip flops  
Anyone under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol will be asked to leave. 
 
ISLAND LIBRARY
5701 Marina Dr. Holmes Bch FL
941-778-6341
Call for times

HISTORICAL RECORDS LIBRARY
Manatee County Clerk of Court
1405 4th Avenue West, Bradenton 34215
941-708-6120
TUES to SAT, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
(No minors, violent crimes or sex offenders, 100 Hours or less)  

Parks

BLACKSTONE PARK
2112 14th Avenue W., Palmetto 34221
941-741-2237
MON to FRI, 7 AM to 3:30 PM
(Must report prior to 8 AM)

BRADEN RIVER PARK
5200 51st Street E. Bradenton 34203
941-749-3064
MON to FRI, 7 AM to 3:30 PM

BUFFALO CREEK PARK
7550 69th Street E., Palmetto 34221
941-705-2607
MON to FRI, 7 AM to 3:30 PM

COQUINA BEACH PARK
2650 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach 34217
941-748-4501, x8206
MON to FRI, 6 AM to 2:30 PM

GT BRAY PARK
Maintenance Building North of Pool
5502 33rd Avenue Drive W., Bradenton
941-748-4501, x6015
MON to FRI, 7 AM to 3:30 PM

LAKEWOOD RANCH PARK
MON to FRI, 7 AM to 3:30 PM
Litter pickup, weeding, blowing and sidewalks
(No flip flops, no open toe shoes)

MANATEE BEACH PARK
4000 SR 64 & Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach 34217
941-748-4501, x8206
MON to FRI, 6 AM to 2:30 PM

PALMA SOLA PARK
7915 40th Ave East
Bradenton 34209
941-792-8784
MON to FRI;  7 AM to 3:30 PM

PRIDE PARK
815 63rd Avenue East, Bradenton 34203
MON, THUR & FRI, 7 AM to 3:30 PM
Must be present at 7 AM to work

Community Centers

13th AVE DREAM CENTER
922 24th Street East
Bradenton 34208                             
941-746-7470 X 224
5 AM to 8 PM
(No sex offenders)

AMERICAN LEGION POST /CR COBB MEMORIAL #312
1610 67th AVE. E Sarasota FL 34243
941-758-6616
SAT to THUR 8 AM to 6 PM & FRI, 8 AM to 8 PM
 
AMERICAN LEGION POST /LEGION RIDERS #309
2419 Bayshore Rd. Palmetto FL
941-722-8689
7 days a week, 7 AM to 10 PM
(No alcohol or drugs)
(Make sure Clients have a sign off sheet before arriving at the location)

AMERICAN LEGION/KIRBY STEWART #24
2000 75th St. W Bradenton FL
941-722-8731
MON to  FRI, 8 AM to 2 PM
(No Felons or Domestic cases)  

AMERICAN LEGION #325
3412 US Hwy 301 #103, Ellenton 34222
Weekends Only, 11 AM to 10 PM

AMVET POST 301
2443 US HWY 301 Ellenton FL 34222
941-722-0393
MON to SUN, 10 AM to 8 PM

ANNA MARIA COMMUNITY YOUTH CTR
407 Magnolia Ave. Anna Maria, FL
941-778-1908
MON to FRI, 7 AM to 9 PM
*Traffic Violations Only*
Must fill out Volunteer / Community Service Application First

ANNA E GAYLE RESOURCE CTR
2112 3rd Ave. E. Palmetto FL
941-723-6879 or 941-580-1689
MON to THUR, 10 AM to 5:30 PM

BLESSING BAGS PROJECT
5416 14th Ave. Dr. W Bradenton FL 34209
941-720-1720
Daily, 7 AM to 5 PM
(Open only during specific times; call first before going)
 
DAV #18
111 63rd Ave E Bradenton FL 34203
941-752-2900
Daily, 10 AM to 5 PM

D L Randall Foundation
1309 72nd St E Rubonia FL 34221
941-212-4692
Daily, 7 AM  to 9 AM & 3 PM to 6 PM

Bradenton ELK’S LODGE #1511
2511 75th St W Bradenton FL 34209
941-792-1511 x23
6 days week, 9 AM to 11 PM / Call First

MANASOTA ELK’S LODGE #2734
6808 14th St W Bradenton FL
(941)758-0491
MON to FRI, 7 AM to 10 PM

MYAKKA CITY COMMUNITY CENTER
SR 70 & Singletary Road, Myakka City
941-322-1900
MON to FRI, 9 AM o 5 PM

PALMETTO YOUTH CENTER
501 17th Street W., Palmetto
941-722-0783
MON to FRI, 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM

VFW POST #2488
810 6th St. W Palmetto FL 34221
941-722-9588
MON to SAT, 2 PM to 6 PM

VFW POST #9226
3511 12th St E, Ellenton, FL
(941) 776-4182
MON to THUR, 11 AM to 9 PM & FRI to SUN, 10 AM to 9 PM

VFW POST #10141
5105 Manatee Ave. W. Suite 5 Bradenton FL 34209
941-794-6394 
SUN to THUR, 9 AM to 11 PM & FRI and SAT, 9 AM to Midnight

YOUTH FOR CHRIST
1901 30th Ave. W Bradenton FL
941-747-4608
MON to FRI, 7 AM to 5 PM
RESTRICTIONS

Other

KEEP MANATEE BEAUTIFUL
PO Box 14426, Bradenton 34280
10 AM to 4 PM

MISSION VETERANS SMILES
5003 Windmill Manor Ave., Bradenton FL 34203
941-565-3038
Call for available hours

 

Other Agencies

ANNA MARIA C. OF COMMERCE
5313 Gulf Drive. N. Holmes Beach, FL 34217
941-778-1541
MON to FRI, 9 AM to 5 PM
Potential Lifting - Up to 20 lbs

ANTHONY FOWLER FOUNDATION, INC
PO Box 716, Parrish FL 34219
941-704-8883
MON to FRI, 10 AM to  6 PM
Restrictions: Call First

BIRDS OF PARADISE
17020 Waterline Rd, Bradenton, FL 34212
727-366-9997
MON to FRI, 8 AM to 6 PM
No Sex Offenders
No Abuse Offenders
No Violet Crimes

BRADENTON WOMENS' CLUB
1705 Manatee Ave. West, Bradenton, FL 
941-301-5813
MON to SUN, Hours vary
No Sex Offenders
No Violent Crimes
No Abuse Offenders
Must call to make appointment to work service hours.

CHRYSALIS, INC.

1317 28th Street W., Bradenton 34205
MON to SAT, 6 AM to 8:30 PM
No Sex Offenders/Violent Criminals

COMMUNITY AIDS NETWORK
408 7th St. W. Palmetto 34221
941-803-7939 x14402
MON to FRI, 9 AM to 5 PM
No Sex Offenders, Must be over age 13

DOWNTOWN MINISTRIES
PO Box 110407, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
941-465-1775
CALL FIRST or Follow schedule posted on Facebook
No Sex Crimes, No Violence Against Children

FORGET ME NOT RESCUE
5223 26th St West, Bradenton, FL 34207
941-500-4269
7 days / Week
8 AM to 12 PM & 6 PM to 9 PM 
No history of Violence or Animal Abuse

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES

5831 15th St E Bradenton FL 34203
(941) 756-2113
MON to FRI, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Outside work - Dress appropriately for working outside.  No Sandals or open toe shoes  

FREEDOM GATHERING CHURCH
1910 14th Street West, Bradenton FL 34205
941-806-9765
WED 10 AM to 6 PM & THURS 11 AM to 9 PM

FROM HIS GRACE THRIFT SHOP
6500 14th St. West Bradenton FL 34207
941-462-7693
MON, TUES, THUR, FRI, SAT, 9 AM to 4 PM
WED, 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM
No Violent Crimes (sex crimes, etc..)  Minimum Age 16

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE
5108 15th St E Bradenton FL 34203
941-355-7082
MON to -SAT, 9 AM to 5 PM - CALL FIRST
Warehouse work - Must have closed toed shoes,
PPE required.  Please bring your own mask,  
No Violent Crimes, No Theft, No Drug Related Crimes

HARVEST HOUSE
2100 Mango Ave, Sarasota, FL 34234
MON to FRI,  8 AM to 5 PM
No Sex Offenders / No Arsonists

HOPE CHEST THRIFT STORE
1215 8th Ave. W. Bradenton FL
941-745-2034
MON, TUES, WED, FRI, SAT 9 AM to 4 PM
THUR 9 AM to 6 PM
Restrictions: No History of Domestic Violence

HOPE FAMILY SERVICES
PO Box 1624 Bradenton FL
941-745-2034
MON, TUE, WED, FRI & SAT, 9 AM to 4 PM & THURS, 9 AM to 6 PM
No history of domestic violence

HUMANE SOCIETY OF MANATEE COUNTY
2515 14th St. W Bradenton FL 34205
941-747-8808 x307
MON to SAT, 8 AM to 5 PM
No Felonies, Domestic, Violent Crimes or Crimes against Minors, Sexual Offenses, Theft or Robbery, Animal Cruelty or Abuse, and or Major Drug Offenses.  

JIM RUSSO MINISTRIES AND DEV. CNTR.
2106 26th Ave. E, Bradenton FL 34208
941-746-3717
MON to FRI, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
MEN ONLY

FRESH START HOUSING MINISTRIES
1027 9th Street West, Bradenton 34205
941-580-0622
MON to SUN, 7 AM to 11 PM
No Alcohol or Drugs on premises.  
No visitors while on the premises or doing community service
No sitting with residence

KEEP MANATEE BEAUTIFUL
PO Box 14426, Bradenton FL 34280
941-795-8272
10 AM to 4 PM
Sign Up Here for Saturday Cleanups from 10 AM to 4 PM
Outdoors

BRADENTON ELKS LODGE #1511
2511 75th St W, Bradenton, FL 34209
941-792-1511
Every Day, 11 AM to 10 PM
No foul language


LAKEWOOD RANCH ELKS LODGE #2855
4602 Lena Rd., Bradenton FL 34211
941-780-9697
MON to SAT, Times vary
No Sex Offenders, Over Age 18 

MEALS ON WHEELS PLUS
811 23rd Ave. E. Bradenton FL
941-747-4655
MON to FRI, 8 AM to 2 PM
No Violent or Theft Offenses

MANASOTA YOUTH SOCCER  
1902 6 St. W., Palmetto 34221
941-720-4316 
Day and time varies - Call first
No Sex Offenders

MANATEE BULLS (Youth Sports)
1413 16th St. E Bradenton FL 34210
727-259-5054
Every Day - Times vary - Call to Schedule
Ages 16 and up
No Drug, Sexual or Child related Violators accepted - NO EXECPTIONS.  No Weapon Violations unless approved by Telecia Pratt

MANATEE WILDCATS, INC. 
4301 32nd Street W., Suite B-20, Bradenton
941-545-7342
MON, TUE, THURS, 5:30 PM to 8 PM & SAT, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Must Pass national background check and Pop Warner
certification requirements

MANATEE COUNTY FAMILY YMCA
3805 59th Street West, Bradenton 34209
941-798-9622, x109
MON to FRI, 5 PM to10 PM
Do not accept convicted persons of the attached statutes
Per Sandra - All YMCA locations are approved

MOOSE LODGE #1223

310 44th Ave E Bradenton FL 34203
941-739-8592
941-201-6460 

PALMETTO MOOSE LODGE #2117
203 9th St Dr. W Palmetto FL 34221
941-722-9232;
Call for hours
Clean, Closed Toed Shoes, No Sleeveless Shirts,
No Crimes against Children or Elderly

NOAH'S ARK RESCUE
3525 County Road 579
Wimauma, FL 33598
MON to SUN, 9 AM to 5 PM
Call First   

OUR DAILY BREAD

701 18th Ave. W Bradenton FL
941-745-2992
MON to SUN, 7 AM to12 PM
No open toe shoes, Shirts must have sleeves.

PALMETTO YOUTH CENTER
501 17th St W, Palmetto, FL
(941) 722-0783
MON to FRI, 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM 

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL)
202 13th Ave. E Bradenton FL 34208
941-747-1118 ext. 149
MON to FRI, 9 AM to 5 PM
No Minors

PRISM YOUTH INITIATIVE
PO Box 11204 Bradenton FL
941-357-0111
Times Vary RESTRICTIONS 

PROJECT LIGHT
1104 14th St. W. Bradenton FL
941-745-1659
MON to THURS, 9 AM to 11 AM & TUE & THURS, 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Teaches English as a second language.
Welcome probation students to better English Language skills.  Also anyone with skills to teach English.  Commitment for several months or longer.

PROSPECT RIDING CENTER
34250 SR70 E Myakka City FL
941-713-1736
TUE, THURS, & SAT, Call for Times;
No Sex Offenders, 18+ years old, Work outside without physical restrictions

REFORMERS UNANIMOUS
Bible Baptist Church
2113 Morgan Johnson Rd Bradenton FL 34208 
941-746-6221
MON to FRI, 8 AM to 4 PM
No Sex Offenders 

SALVATION ARMY 
1204 14th ST. W Bradenton FL, 34205 
941-748-5110
MON to SUN, CALL FIRST
(Women, kitchen; Males, Men's Lodge)
Must be 18+, CALL AHEAD

SOLVE INC.
1509 8th Ave W Bradenton FL, 34205
941-807-1928
MON to SAT, 9 AM to 5 PM; 
No Sex Offenders, 18 and older

THE MANATEE PLAYERS, INC
502 3rd Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
941-807-1111
MON to FRI, 9 AM to 5 PM
Call first

THE THRIFT SHOP

5609 16th Ave E., Palmetto, FL 34221
727-237-0194
WED to SAT, 9 AM to 3 PM
No sex offenders

THRONE OF GRACE MINISTRIES

1408 55th Ave. W., Bradenton FL 34207
941-753-2945 - Church
941-504-9060 -Mobile
MON to SAT, 9 AM to 5 PM  & SUN, 12 PM to 5 PM
MALES ONLY; CALL FIRST;
no sex offenders, Age 21+, No Cursing, Drugs, Alcohol

TRANSITIONAL RESOURCES

1205  44th Ave. E., Bradenton
6926 15th Street E., Bradenton
MON to FRI, 9 AM to 5 PM
No sex offenders

TRINITY WITHOUT BORDERS
8184 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34236
MON to FRI, 10 AM to 6 PM & SAT 10 AM to 4 PM
No sex offenders, Must be over 18

TURNING POINTS
701 17th Ave. W., Bradenton 34205
941-747-1509
MON to FRI, 8:30 AM to 5 PM
No sex offenders, Must be over 18