Literacy Volunteers of Lee County

Literacy Volunteers of Lee County, a nonprofit adult literacy organization, is seeking volunteers to help with fund-raising projects. If anyone has the time, energy and enthusiasm to share for an important cause, call 242-4374.

Lee County Public Schools foundation

The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools is in need of mentors to match with high school students who have been awarded the Take Stock in Children Scholarship. The mentor commits to meet with the child during school hours two to four times a month. No tutoring is involved and basic training is provided. To help out, call 275-4427.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Florida

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Florida is in need of mentors to match with children in need of a caring adult in their lives. Volunteers can choose to be a Big Brother or Big Sister in either the school-based program, where they mentor a child at school one hour a week, or the community-based program, in which they mentor the child twice a month by doing various activities in the community. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old for the school-based program, and 18 years old for the community-based program. There are also opportunities to volunteer for events, special projects and fund-raisers. To help, call 278-0003 or visit: www.Hereforthekids.org.