The Center for Worship and Service in Fort Lauderdale offers the opportunity for people of all ages to participate in worship, service, youth programs and other community activities each week.

Salvation Army centers of worship are called “corps.”  We invite you to worship with us every Sunday at 11:00 am.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.  Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.  Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Please call 954 524-6991 and ask to speak to one of our Ministry Staff to learn more about our Worship Services and programs.

Worship Center Address: 100 SW 9^th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Due to the ongoing pandemic, our worship services have been modified for safety.

Tuesday:  Zoom Youth Bible Study- 6:00pm

https://zoom.us/j/94912971056

Meeting ID: 949 1297 1056

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Wednesday:  Zoom Youth Bible Study- 6:30pm

https://zoom.us/j/96428652499

Meeting ID: 964 2865 2499

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Thursday:  Women’s Ministry In person and on Zoom- 10:30am

https://zoom.us/j/97203366449

Meeting ID: 972 0336 6449

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Sundays:  Zoom Adult Discipleship Class- 9:45am

https://zoom.us/j/98256993614

Meeting ID: 982 5699 3614

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Worship Service- 11:00am in person with livestream on FB @SAFTL1926

Youth Camps coming Summer 2021

Community Feeding – The Salvation Army opens its doors for dinner 6 days a week to anyone who is in need. Dinner is served at 4:15pm Friday through Wednesday.

Food Pantry – This program provides non-perishable grocery items and fresh produce to residents in need in Broward County. The pantry is open every Thursday from 9:00am-12:00pm.

Rent & Mortgage Assistance – Provides assistance with one-month payment of rent or mortgage to prevent households from becoming homeless. For more information and to apply for the program please call 954-524-6991.

Disaster Services – The Salvation Army assists the community during times of disaster, both man-made and natural. The Army assists both regionally and locally.

Application Process

To apply to become a volunteer, please download the volunteer application onto your computer, print and fill out all fillable entries and mail it to our administrative offices.

You may also fill out an application at our administrative offices – 1445 W. Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

The Volunteer Coordinator will review your application. If you meet the basic requirements, she will contact you to set up an interview.

If you have additional questions regarding out volunteer program, or need additional information please call 954-712-2435.

Kitchen
Volunteers help to prepare and serve meals to individuals and families living in our shelter, along with other kitchen tasks. Currently there is a great need volunteers daily with a morning shift at 8:00am – 12:00pm. There are also volunteers needed between 3pm-7pm as each day we have community feeding, which provides meals to anyone in the community beginning at 4PM.

Food Pantry
Volunteers stock, sort, bag, and distribute non-perishable and perishable items for county residents in need of assistance. We currently need volunteers to help in the food pantry Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00AM – 12:30PM.

Disaster Relief
Volunteers are needed to assist the public during times of disaster, both locally and regionally. Advance training is required. To learn more about our disaster services, please click here. (The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (salvationarmyusa.org)

Child Care Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help teach children living in our shelter various activities while their parents are attending life skill classes. Classes are scheduled on weekday evenings in Fort Lauderdale. All childcare volunteers must be 18 or older and successfully pass a background check along with fingerprints.

Life Skills Classes
Volunteers teach life skills to clients in evening classes ranging from computer skills to knitting. This is a great opportunity to use your talents to help others. Creativity is highly encouraged, so if you have an idea for a class, please let us know! With the opening of our apartment facilities at Plymouth Colony, we are especially interested in finding instructors for classes in nutrition and general homemaking skills.

Maintenance Workers
Volunteers assist our maintenance staff in general upkeep of our facilities. Hours are anytime Monday-Friday.

Product Drive Coordinators
Volunteers coordinate various product drives through their school, church, or neighborhood to be donated to our shelter. Examples of drives include food, toiletries, and baby care items. All items collected and donated will go to the thousands of individuals and families we help right here in Broward County.

Red Kettle Volunteer

Volunteer to be a bell ringer at one of our many locations across Broward County. The Kettle season starts early November and runs until Christmas eve each Year. This is a great opportunity for groups and volunteers needing community service hours.  For more information email our Volunteer Coordinator and let her know you are interested in being a bellringer. Recruitment is all year long!

Angel Tree Volunteer

Our Angel Tree program exists to provide Christmas gifts to underserved Broward County youth. Each year we provide gifts for over 1,500 families and rely on volunteers to help us serve as many households as possible.

Mall Volunteer: Volunteers are needed to staff our mall Angel Trees. Volunteers aid the public in "adopting" angels and collecting gifts. The gifts collected through our Angel Trees help The Salvation Army distribute over 6,000 gifts to 3,000 underprivileged children throughout Broward County. The Angel Tree program runs late November through mid-December at the following malls: Westfield Broward, Galleria Fort Lauderdale, and Pembroke Lakes.

Toy Shop Volunteer: Volunteers sort and package toys for each child adopted at our Angel Trees and prepare the toys for distribution. This position requires a lot of mobility and some lifting, but in exchange for some sweat, you get to feel like you work at the North Pole!

Distribution Day Volunteer: Volunteers are needed to help distribute gifts to those families in need. Come see the joy on families' faces as they realize they will be able to provide Christmas gifts to their children.

Fundraising
Volunteers work with the Development Director to generate ideas, plan and manage special fundraising events throughout the year. This opportunity requires a strong familiarity with the community and its resources, as well as a continuous time commitment. If you are interested in this opportunity contact Michael Cash directly at Michael.Cash@uss.salvationarmy.org.

***Please note: All volunteers working directly with children will be subject to a background check.

The Salvation Army in Broward County is Community Based, Community Funded. Your donation will help The Salvation Army shelter the homeless, feed the hungry and provide emergency assistance to keep people from becoming homeless. In all, we serve over 15,000 Broward County residents every year in a multitude of ways. More than 70% of The Salvation Army, Broward County’s funding comes directly from the community – individuals, groups, and businesses like yours. Every gift to The Salvation Army has a direct impact on transforming lives of people who are hurting and in need. Person by person, we are creating a lasting, positive change in the lives of men, women and children in our community. The Salvation Army depends on the support and generosity of individuals, foundations, and businesses to help thousands of individuals and families every year.

Contribute: 

The funds raised are used in your local community where the needs are the greatest. You can also become a Monthly Sustainer or give an Honor/Memorial gift.

To donate by phone, please call 954-524-6991 and ask to make a donation over the phone. We accept all major credit cards.

To donate by mail, The Salvation Army P.O. Box 230, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33302-0230

To donate through our website, please visit give.salvationarmyusa.org.

Homeless Supplies for Broward County:

More people than ever in our community are struggling to make ends meet which leads to homelessness.

Help us provide the necessities from clothing to personal care kits for those who come to our shelter with nothing.

Shop our Walmart Registry for Good

Donate Goods:

When you donate goods to The Salvation Army, those items are then sold at our Family Stores. And the proceeds are used to fund our Adult Rehabilitation Centers, where those struggling with drugs and alcohol find help, hope, and a second chance at life.

Call 1-800-SA-TRUCK (1-800-728-7825) or visit satruck.org to schedule a pick-up and find the location near you.

Donate Nonperishable Food Items:

Each week hundreds of individuals line up for our food pantry. Since COVID19 many individuals have found it more difficult to provide food for their families. We rely on donations to keep our food pantry open to those most vulnerable. Help us continue to serve the community. Drop off canned goods and other nonperishable items today.