Needs From: United Way of Northeast Florida

Please select the volunteer position you are interested in volunteering  at the Mercy Support Services location. Be sure to type your selection in the comment box below so we can accurately note your area of interest. 

Date/Time: January 26,  2026 - April 15, 2026

Monday - Wednesday and Friday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Positions: 

RealSense Tax Site Preparer- prepares customer’s tax return

RealSense Tax Site Quality Reviewer- checks tax returns before submission

RealSense Tax Site Screener- prepares customer’s documents before filing

RealSense Tax Site Appointment Scheduler- helps set customer’s tax appointments

If you need additional assistance, please contact:

Yolanda Stephens, Coordinator, Volunteer Services

Email: yolandas@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 330-3953

Aretha Franklin, Coordinator, Program and  Services

Email: arethaf@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 904-348-7577

Steve Norris, Tax Program Manager

Email: steven@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 390-3250

Please select the volunteer position you are interested in volunteering  at the Sandalwood Full Service Schools location. Be sure to type your selection in the comment box below so we can accurately note your area of interest. 

Date/Time: January 29, 2026 - April 13, 2026

Monday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Positions: 

RealSense Tax Site Preparer- prepares customer’s tax return

RealSense Tax Site Quality Reviewer- checks tax returns before submission

RealSense Tax Site Screener- prepares customer’s documents before filing

RealSense Tax Site Appointment Scheduler- helps set customer’s tax appointments

If you need additional assistance, please contact:

Yolanda Stephens, Coordinator, Volunteer Services

Email: yolandas@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 330-3953

Aretha Franklin, Coordinator, Program and  Services

Email: arethaf@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 904-348-7577

Steve Norris, Tax Program Manager

Email: steven@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 390-3250

Please select the volunteer position you are interested in volunteering at the FSCJ Kent Campus location. Be sure to type your selection in the comment box below so we can accurately note your area of interest. 

Date/Time: January 27, 2026 - April 15, 2026

Tuesday - Saturday: 9a.m. - 4 p.m.

Positions: 

RealSense Tax Site Preparer- prepares customer’s tax return

RealSense Tax Site Quality Reviewer- checks tax returns before submission

RealSense Tax Site Screener- prepares customer’s documents before filing

RealSense Tax Site Appointment Scheduler- helps set customer’s tax appointments

If you need additional assistance, please contact:

Yolanda Stephens, Coordinator, Volunteer Services

Email: yolandas@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 330-3953

Aretha Franklin, Coordinator, Program and  Services

Email: arethaf@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 904-348-7577

Steve Norris, Tax Program Manager

Email: steven@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 390-3250

Date/Time: January 27, 2026 - April 15, 2026

Monday: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Tuesday & Thursday: 12 p.m. -8 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Positions: 

RealSense Tax Site Preparer- prepares customer’s tax return

RealSense Tax Site Quality Reviewer- checks tax returns before submission

RealSense Tax Site Screener- prepares customer’s documents before filing

RealSense Tax Site Appointment Scheduler- helps set customer’s tax appointments

If you need additional assistance, please contact:

Yolanda Stephens, Coordinator, Volunteer Services

Email: yolandas@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 330-3953

Aretha Franklin, Coordinator, Program and  Services

Email: arethaf@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 904-348-7577

Steve Norris, Tax Program Manager

Email: steven@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 390-3250

Please select the volunteer position you are interested in volunteering  at the NAS Jax location. Be sure to type your selection in the comment box below so we can accurately note your area of interest. 

Date/Time: January 29, 2026 - April 15, 2026

Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Positions: 

RealSense Tax Site Preparer- prepares customer’s tax return

RealSense Tax Site Quality Reviewer- checks tax returns before submission

RealSense Tax Site Screener- prepares customer’s documents before filing

RealSense Tax Site Appointment Scheduler- helps set customer’s tax appointments

If you need additional assistance, please contact:

Yolanda Stephens, Coordinator, Volunteer Services

Email: yolandas@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 330-3953

Aretha Franklin, Coordinator, Program and  Services

Email: arethaf@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 904-348-7577

Steve Norris, Tax Program Manager

Email: steven@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 390-3250

Please select the volunteer position you are interested in volunteering at the Wells Fargo- Historic Springfield Community Learning Center location. Be sure to type your selection in the comment box below so we can accurately note your area of interest. 

Date/Time: January 29, 2026 - April 15, 2026

Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Positions: 

RealSense Tax Site Preparer- prepares customer’s tax return

RealSense Tax Site Quality Reviewer- checks tax returns before submission

RealSense Tax Site Screener- prepares customer’s documents before filing

RealSense Tax Site Appointment Scheduler- helps set customer’s tax appointments

If you need additional assistance, please contact:

Yolanda Stephens, Coordinator, Volunteer Services

Email: yolandas@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 330-3953

Aretha Franklin, Program and Services Coordinator

Email: arethaf@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 904-348-7577

Steve Norris, Tax Program Manager

Email: steven@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 390-3250

Volunteers help to roll and cut out dog treats and assist with packaging alongside NFSSE postgraduates and Transition (adult) students - all with intellectual and developmental differences (IDD). Students learn the importance of intentional preparation on a job site, the value of hard work, and the task of problem-solving with the experience of volunteers serving as peers, dancing and singing the day away together!

*You will be handling peanut butter and other products. If you have any allergies to foods, please let us know beforehand.

Please select the volunteer position you are interested in volunteering at the Baker County Council on Aging Transportation location. Be sure to type your selection in the comment box below so we can accurately note your area of interest. 

Date/Time: February 23 2026 - April 14, 2026

Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Positions: 

RealSense Tax Site Preparer- prepares customer’s tax return

RealSense Tax Site Quality Reviewer- checks tax returns before submission

RealSense Tax Site Screener- prepares customer’s documents before filing

RealSense Tax Site Appointment Scheduler- helps set customer’s tax appointments

If you need additional assistance, please contact:

Yolanda Stephens, Coordinator, Volunteer Services

Email: yolandas@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 330-3953

Aretha Franklin, Coordinator, Program and  Services

Email: arethaf@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 904-348-7577

Steve Norris, Tax Program Manager

Email: steven@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 390-3250

Help Prep Food for Distribution (wrapping hamburgers/hot dogs)

Help distribute food and condiments

Ensure the line moves as smoothly as possible/help direct to the beverage area

Help maintain a clean and eco-friendly environment throughout the event

 Ensuring trash bins are regularly emptied.

 Direct vendors/attendees to the trash area

Guide attendees to and from different performance stages and activity areas.

Supervise children’s activities, such as arts and crafts, games and the bounce house area

Assist with Waivers & Armband placement as needed in Check-In Area

Direct Vehicles to designated parking lot areas

Assist in the efficient use of the parking lot

Communicate via walkie-talkie to others as needed

Manage Traffic Flow

Provide assistance and guidance to vendors/ attendees as needed

Assist with setting up MCG/Sponsor tents, tables, and chairs.

Set up signage, banners, and information booths.

Manage the breakdown and clean-up process once the event concludes.

Engage with Guests & Vendors to take the event survey

Communicate via walkie-talkie to others as needed

Provide assistance and guidance to vendors/ attendees as needed

Guide attendees to and from different performance stages and activity areas.

Supervise children’s activities, such as arts and crafts, games and the bounce house area

Assist with Waivers & Armband placement as needed in Check-In Area

The Parade Participant Assistant & Escort plays a key role in ensuring a safe, organized, and enjoyable parade experience for all participants. This volunteer serves as a direct point of contact for assigned parade groups, providing guidance, support, and coordination throughout staging, lineup, and the duration of the parade route.

The Black History Parade Lead Guide / Captain serves as a primary on-site leader responsible for overseeing assigned parade sections and ensuring smooth coordination, safety, and timing throughout the event. This role supports parade participants, volunteers, and event organizers while upholding the integrity and spirit of the celebration.

The Route Guide plays a vital role in maintaining organization, safety, and directional support along the parade route. This volunteer ensures participants stay on course, the parade flows smoothly, and spectators remain safely positioned throughout the event.

The End-of-Route / Dismissal Guide plays a critical role in ensuring a smooth, safe, and organized conclusion to the parade. This volunteer assists with participant exit flow, directs groups to designated dismissal areas, and helps prevent congestion at the end of the route.

The Meet ALICE Experience is designed to help participants understand what it might be like to live in a typical low-income family trying to survive from month to month. It is a simulation, not a game! The objective is to sensitize participants to the realities faced by low-income people. 

 Here’s how the Experience works:

What will volunteers do? 

During a simulation, we use volunteers to role-play as community agencies such as child care centers, social services, utilities, interfaith services, sheriff and more. We are seeking individuals to join a pool of volunteers who can take on one of these essential roles during upcoming simulations that fit into your schedule.

I you are interested in signing up for the Meet ALICE Experience Corps sign up here. As a member of the Meet ALICE Experience Corps, you will come to be experts in helping us spread awareness of ALICE and make strides to alleviate poverty, while still having the flexibility to join the events with days/times that work for you. 

Locations

Please select the volunteer position you are interested in volunteering  at the B.E.A.M. (Beaches Emergency Assistant Ministries)  location. Be sure to type your selection in the comment box below so we can accurately note your area of interest.   

Date/Time: February 7, 2026 - April 11, 2026

Saturdays ONLY : 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Positions: 

RealSense Tax Site Preparer- prepares customer’s tax return

RealSense Tax Site Quality Reviewer- checks tax returns before submission

RealSense Tax Site Screener- prepares customer’s documents before filing

RealSense Tax Site Appointment Scheduler- helps set customer’s tax appointments

If you need additional assistance, please contact:

Yolanda Stephens, Coordinator, Volunteer Services

Email: yolandas@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 330-3953

Aretha Franklin, Coordinator, Program Services

Email: arethaf@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 904-348-7577

Steve Norris, Tax Program Manager

Email: steven@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 390-3250

Please select the volunteer position you are interested in volunteering  at the Jax Housing Authority (JHA)  location. Be sure to type your selection in the comment box below so we can accurately note your area of interest.  

Date/Time: January 29, 2026 - April 15, 2026

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Wednesday & Friday DROP OFF ONLY  9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Positions: 

RealSense Tax Site Preparer- prepares customer’s tax return

RealSense Tax Site Quality Reviewer- checks tax returns before submission

RealSense Tax Site Screener- prepares customer’s documents before filing

RealSense Tax Site Appointment Scheduler- helps set customer’s tax appointments

If you need additional assistance, please contact:

Yolanda Stephens, Coordinator, Volunteer Services

Email: yolandas@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 330-3953

Aretha Franklin, Coordinator, Program and  Services

Email: arethaf@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 904-348-7577

Steve Norris, Tax Program Manager

Email: steven@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 390-3250

Please select the volunteer position you are interested in volunteering  at the Potter's House International Ministries  location. Be sure to type your selection in the comment box below so we can accurately note your area of interest. 

Date/Time: February 7, 2026 - April 11, 2026

Saturdays ONLY: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Positions: 

RealSense Tax Site Preparer- prepares customer’s tax return

RealSense Tax Site Quality Reviewer- checks tax returns before submission

RealSense Tax Site Screener- prepares customer’s documents before filing

RealSense Tax Site Appointment Scheduler- helps set customer’s tax appointments

If you need additional assistance, please contact:

Yolanda Stephens, Coordinator, Volunteer Services

Email: yolandas@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 330-3953

Aretha Franklin, Coordinator, Program and  Services

Email: arethaf@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 904-348-7577

Steve Norris, Tax Program Manager

Email: steven@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 390-3250

Please select the volunteer position you are interested in volunteering at the St. Matthew's Christian Community Center location. Be sure to type your selection in the comment box below so we can accurately note your area of interest. 

Post Season: January 29, 2026 - April 13, 2026

Monday: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. APPTS ONLY

Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. APPTS ONLY

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. WALK-INS

Positions: 

RealSense Tax Site Preparer- prepares customer’s tax return

RealSense Tax Site Quality Reviewer- checks tax returns before submission

RealSense Tax Site Screener- prepares customer’s documents before filing

RealSense Tax Site Appointment Scheduler- helps set customer’s tax appointments

If you need additional assistance, please contact:

Yolanda Stephens, Coordinator, Volunteer Services

Email: yolandas@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 330-3953

Aretha Franklin, Program and  Services Coordinator

Email: arethaf@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 348-7577

Steve Norris, Tax Program Manager

Email: steven@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 390-3250

Please select the volunteer position you are interested in volunteering at the St. Johns River State College - Orange Park, FL location. Be sure to type your selection in the comment box below so we can accurately note your area of interest. 

Date/Time: February 7, 2026 - April 11, 2026

Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Positions: 

RealSense Tax Site Preparer- prepares customer’s tax return

RealSense Tax Site Quality Reviewer- checks tax returns before submission

RealSense Tax Site Screener- prepares customer’s documents before filing

RealSense Tax Site Appointment Scheduler- helps set customer’s tax appointments

If you need additional assistance, please contact:

Yolanda Stephens, Coordinator, Volunteer Services

Email: yolandas@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 330-3953

Aretha Franklin, Coordinator, Program and  Services

Email: arethaf@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 904-348-7577

Steve Norris, Tax Program Manager

Email: steven@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 390-3250

C.R.O.W.N. stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.

Natural hair care items are frequently overlooked when toiletry items are donated. Not all hair and skincare products meet the unique needs of the natural hair community, and many homeless service providers have difficulty providing these necessary items. Many students from struggling families within our school system have a great need for these seldom-donated products as well. 

This is one of our DIY (Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects). DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages and sizes to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more. You or your team will host a drive or purchase the supplies, complete the project, and drop off the completed project to the appropriate location. You may log your hours through the self-log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project. Once you have responded to this need United Way of Northeast Florida will contact you within 48 hours. 

Kits will be dispersed to our community network to be distributed to students or through other non-profit partner agencies that serve the homeless or veteran populations. 

Please download a guide with a list of suggested items HERE or check out our Amazon wish list HERE. If you would like to hold a drive, you can find some helpful tips HERE.

If you need community service hours, we will verify one half-hour plus one hour for every two kits with cards created. 

For questions, please contact us HERE.

Many children within Nassau County do not have regular access to food. As you can imagine, this instability has an impact on their health and academic success. Snack packs will alleviate some of their discomfort and worry that negatively affects their learning, social interactions, and ability to enjoy life as a child should. 

Packs can be completed in three easy steps:

1) Decorate a blank paper bag. A bright, colorful bag can really cheer up a child of any age! 

2) Stuff the bag with the following items (all items should be easy to open, non-perishable, and should need a microwave at most to cook):

3) Create a positive, motivational card for the child and place it in each bag.

4) When you have completed the project and are ready to donate your bags, please contact volunteer@uwnefl.org.

Volunteer Hours

For those that require service hours, one half-hour (for travel) plus one hour for every two complete snack packs with card will be given for one participant. 

Personal Care Kits is one of our (DIY) Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects. DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages and sizes to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more. You or your team will host a drive or purchase the supplies, complete the project, and drop off the completed project to the appropriate location. You may log your hours through the self-log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project. Once you have responded to this need United Way of Northeast Florida will contact you within 48 hours. 

Personal Care Kits

Purchasing items or hosting a drive and assembling personal care kits are a critical way volunteers can address a real community need individually or as a group, family, school or neighborhood. Kits will be dispersed to our community network to be distributed to students or through other non-profit partner agencies who serve the homeless or veteran population. 

Please download a guide with a list of suggested items HERE.

HINT: You may create kid-friendly kits by adding in a small toy or activity and/or kid-themed items. 

For anyone collecting hours, we will verify one half-hour plus one hour for every two kits with card created. These hours are capped at 10.5 hours for one participant. 

Please contact us HERE to arrange a donation time at the recipient organization. 

Happy Bottoms Diaper Drive is one of our (DIY) Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects. DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages and sizes to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more. You or your team will host a drive or purchase the supplies, complete the project, and drop off the completed project to the appropriate location. You may log your hours through the self-log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project. 

Happy Bottoms Diaper Drive

Diapers, wipes, and diaper cream are essential items for families with young children — but they’re also costly, and not covered by assistance programs like SNAP. By donating these items, you’re helping parents meet a critical basic need and ensuring babies in our community stay clean, healthy, and comfortable.

We welcome donations of diapers in all sizes (especially sizes 3–6), along with wipes and diaper cream. All items will be distributed to families in need through our trusted community partners.

Hour Verification:
Participants may earn:

·         0.5 hours for coordinating and dropping off donations, plus

·         1 additional hour for each complete “diaper care kit” donated:

o    1 pack of diapers

o    2 packs of wipes

o    1 tube of diaper cream
(Hours are awarded to one participant per kit.)

Your contribution directly supports local parents and children. Thank you for helping families in Northeast Florida thrive!

For any questions, please contact us HERE.

Increasingly, many children in grades kindergarten to high school, are in households that struggle financially and do not have regular access to food and basic hygiene products. Feminine products are ineligible for coverage under food stamps and SNAP benefits, contributing to what is called “period poverty”. In the US, nearly 1 in 5 girls have missed school because they lack access to feminine hygiene products, which leads to embarrassment and lack of self-esteem. Furthermore, if a girl has to stay home every time she has her period, she will fall behind her classmates by 145 days. Consistent school absences lead to a drop in grades and performance, which will have lasting repercussions in these students’ lives. By providing these items, these girls will have one less thing to worry about and be able to focus on what is really important – their education!

Please contact us HERE to arrange a donation time at the recipient organization. 

Senior Care Packs include items that seniors may find useful to make their daily life easier. These kits are distributed to the elderly who need extra assistance. Bags should be reusable shopping bags, totes, or drawstring backpacks.

Packs should include a combination of (but not limited to) the following items:

Assembling these kits involves a few simple steps. First, create a card of encouragement to put inside the bag; write a positive message or decorate with an inspirational image. We recommend using cardstock so that it won't bend in the bag during transport. Then, one of each item and the card should be placed in the bag. 

For anyone collecting hours, we will verify one half-hour plus one volunteer hour for every three bags of at least eight items each, capped at 5.5 hours for one participant.

Contact our project coordinator here to coordinate drop-offs or ask questions.

Senior Care Packs include items that seniors may find useful to make their daily life easier. These kits are distributed to the elderly who need extra assistance. Bags should be reusable shopping bags, totes, or drawstring backpacks.

Packs should include a combination of (but not limited to) the following items:

Assembling these kits involves a few simple steps. First, create a card of encouragement to put inside the bag; write a positive message or decorate with an inspirational image. We recommend using cardstock so that it won't bend in the bag during transport. Then, one of each item and the card should be placed in the bag. 

For anyone collecting hours, we will verify one half-hour plus one volunteer hour for every three bags of at least eight items each, capped at 5.5 hours for one participant.

Contact our project coordinator here to coordinate drop-offs or ask questions.

Increasingly, many children in grades kindergarten to high school, are in households that struggle financially and do not have regular access to food and basic hygiene products. Feminine products are ineligible for coverage under food stamps and SNAP benefits, contributing to what is called “period poverty”. In the US, nearly 1 in 5 girls have missed school because they lack access to feminine hygiene products, which leads to embarrassment and lack of self-esteem. Furthermore, if a girl has to stay home every time she has her period, she will fall behind her classmates by 145 days. Consistent school absences lead to a drop in grades and performance, which will have lasting repercussions in these students’ lives. By providing these items, these girls will have one less thing to worry about and be able to focus on what is really important – their education!

Please contact us HERE to arrange a donation time at the recipient organization. 

Happy Bottoms Diaper Drive is one of our (DIY) Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects. DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages and sizes to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more. You or your team will host a drive or purchase the supplies, complete the project, and drop off the completed project to the appropriate location. You may log your hours through the self-log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project. 

Happy Bottoms Diaper Drive

Diapers, wipes, and diaper cream are essential items for families with young children — but they’re also costly, and not covered by assistance programs like SNAP. By donating these items, you’re helping parents meet a critical basic need and ensuring babies in our community stay clean, healthy, and comfortable.

We welcome donations of diapers in all sizes (especially sizes 3–6), along with wipes and diaper cream. All items will be distributed to families in need through our trusted community partners.

Hour Verification:
Participants may earn:

·         0.5 hours for coordinating and dropping off donations, plus

·         1 additional hour for each complete “diaper care kit” donated:

o    1 pack of diapers

o    2 packs of wipes

o    1 tube of diaper cream
(Hours are awarded to one participant per kit.)

Your contribution directly supports local parents and children. Thank you for helping families in Northeast Florida thrive!

For any questions, please contact us HERE.

Personal Care Kits is one of our (DIY) Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects. DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages and sizes to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more. You or your team will host a drive or purchase the supplies, complete the project, and drop off the completed project to the appropriate location. You may log your hours through the self-log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project. Once you have responded to this need United Way of Northeast Florida will contact you within 48 hours. 

Personal Care Kits

Purchasing items or hosting a drive and assembling personal care kits are a critical way volunteers can address a real community need individually or as a group, family, school or neighborhood. Kits will be dispersed to our community network to be distributed to students or through other non-profit partner agencies who serve the homeless or veteran population. 

Please download a guide with a list of suggested items HERE.

HINT: You may create kid-friendly kits by adding in a small toy or activity and/or kid-themed items. 

For anyone collecting hours, we will verify one half-hour plus one hour for every two kits with card created. These hours are capped at 10.5 hours for one participant. 

Please contact us HERE to arrange a donation time at the recipient organization. 

Many children within Nassau County do not have regular access to food. As you can imagine, this instability has an impact on their health and academic success. Snack packs will alleviate some of their discomfort and worry that negatively affects their learning, social interactions, and ability to enjoy life as a child should. 

Packs can be completed in three easy steps:

1) Decorate a blank paper bag. A bright, colorful bag can really cheer up a child of any age! 

2) Stuff the bag with the following items (all items should be easy to open, non-perishable, and should need a microwave at most to cook):

3) Create a positive, motivational card for the child and place it in each bag.

4) When you have completed the project and are ready to donate your bags, please contact volunteer@uwnefl.org.

Volunteer Hours

For those that require service hours, one half-hour (for travel) plus one hour for every two complete snack packs with card will be given for one participant. 

Many children within Clay County do not have regular access to food. As you can imagine, this instability has an impact on their health and academic success. Snack packs will alleviate some of their discomfort and worry that negatively affects their learning, social interactions, and ability to enjoy life as a child should. 

Packs can be completed in three easy steps:

1) Decorate a blank paper bag. A bright, colorful bag can really cheer up a child of any age! 

2) Stuff the bag with the following items (all items should be easy to open, non-perishable, and should need a microwave at most to cook):

3) Create a positive, motivational card for the child and place it in each bag.

4) When you have completed the project and are ready to donate your bags, please contact volunteer@uwnefl.org.

Volunteer Hours

For those that require service hours, one half-hour (for travel) plus one hour for every two complete snack packs with card will be given for one participant. 

Personal Care Kits is one of our (DIY) Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects. DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages and sizes to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more. You or your team will host a drive or purchase the supplies, complete the project, and drop off the completed project to the appropriate location. You may log your hours through the self-log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project. Once you have responded to this need United Way of Northeast Florida will contact you within 48 hours. 

Personal Care Kits

Purchasing items or hosting a drive and assembling personal care kits are a critical way volunteers can address a real community need individually or as a group, family, school or neighborhood. Kits will be dispersed to our community network to be distributed to students or through other non-profit partner agencies who serve the homeless or veteran population. 

Please download a guide with a list of suggested items HERE.

HINT: You may create kid-friendly kits by adding in a small toy or activity and/or kid-themed items. 

For anyone collecting hours, we will verify one half-hour plus one hour for every two kits with card created. These hours are capped at 10.5 hours for one participant. 

Please contact us HERE to arrange a donation time at the recipient organization. 

Happy Bottoms Diaper Drive is one of our (DIY) Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects. DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages and sizes to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more. You or your team will host a drive or purchase the supplies, complete the project, and drop off the completed project to the appropriate location. You may log your hours through the self-log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project. 

Happy Bottoms Diaper Drive

Diapers, wipes, and diaper cream are essential items for families with young children — but they’re also costly, and not covered by assistance programs like SNAP. By donating these items, you’re helping parents meet a critical basic need and ensuring babies in our community stay clean, healthy, and comfortable.

We welcome donations of diapers in all sizes (especially sizes 3–6), along with wipes and diaper cream. All items will be distributed to families in need through our trusted community partners.

Hour Verification:
Participants may earn:

·         0.5 hours for coordinating and dropping off donations, plus

·         1 additional hour for each complete “diaper care kit” donated:

o    1 pack of diapers

o    2 packs of wipes

o    1 tube of diaper cream
(Hours are awarded to one participant per kit.)

Your contribution directly supports local parents and children. Thank you for helping families in Northeast Florida thrive!

For any questions, please contact us HERE.

Senior Care Packs include items that seniors may find useful to make their daily life easier. These kits are distributed to the elderly who need extra assistance. Bags should be reusable shopping bags, totes, or drawstring backpacks.

Packs should include a combination of (but not limited to) the following items:

Assembling these kits involves a few simple steps. First, create a card of encouragement to put inside the bag; write a positive message or decorate with an inspirational image. We recommend using cardstock so that it won't bend in the bag during transport. Then, one of each item and the card should be placed in the bag. 

For anyone collecting hours, we will verify one half-hour  for travel plus one volunteer hour for every three bags of at least eight items each, capped at 5.5 hours for one participant.

Contact our project coordinator here to coordinate drop-offs or ask questions.

Increasingly, many children in grades kindergarten to high school, are in households that struggle financially and do not have regular access to food and basic hygiene products. Feminine products are ineligible for coverage under food stamps and SNAP benefits, contributing to what is called “period poverty”. In the US, nearly 1 in 5 girls have missed school because they lack access to feminine hygiene products, which leads to embarrassment and lack of self-esteem. Furthermore, if a girl has to stay home every time she has her period, she will fall behind her classmates by 145 days. Consistent school absences lead to a drop in grades and performance, which will have lasting repercussions in these students’ lives. By providing these items, these girls will have one less thing to worry about and be able to focus on what is really important – their education!

Please contact us HERE to arrange a donation time at the recipient organization. 

Please select the volunteer position you are interested in volunteering at the Westside Full Service Schools-Charger Academy location. Be sure to type your selection in the comment box below so we can accurately note your area of interest. 

Date/Time: February 2, 2026 - April 14, 2026

Monday & Tuesdays: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Positions: 

RealSense Tax Site Preparer- prepares customer’s tax return

RealSense Tax Site Quality Reviewer- checks tax returns before submission

RealSense Tax Site Screener- prepares customer’s documents before filing

RealSense Tax Site Appointment Scheduler- helps set customer’s tax appointments

If you need additional assistance, please contact:

Yolanda Stephens, Coordinator, Volunteer Services

Email: yolandas@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 330-3953

Aretha Franklin, Coordinator, Program and  Services

Email: arethaf@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 904-348-7577

Steve Norris, Tax Program Manager

Email: steven@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 390-3250

Please select the volunteer position you are interested in volunteering at the City of Jacksonville - Veterans and Military Affairs (COJ-VMA) location. Be sure to type your selection in the comment box below so we can accurately note your area of interest. 

Date/Time: February 2, 2026 - April 15, 2026

Mondays through Thursdays: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Positions: 

RealSense Tax Site Preparer- prepares customer’s tax return

RealSense Tax Site Quality Reviewer- checks tax returns before submission

RealSense Tax Site Screener- prepares customer’s documents before filing

RealSense Tax Site Appointment Scheduler- helps set customer’s tax appointments

If you need additional assistance, please contact:

Yolanda Stephens, Coordinator, Volunteer Services

Email: yolandas@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 330-3953

Aretha Franklin, Coordinator, Program and  Services

Email: arethaf@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 904-348-7577

Steve Norris, Tax Program Manager

Email: steven@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 390-3250

Berry Good Farms of North Florida School of Special Education is a self-sustaining, urban farm that provides job training and paid employment for young adults with IDD participating in NFSSE’s Transition and Postgraduate programs.

Please select the volunteer position you are interested in volunteering at the Arlington Full Service Schools location. Be sure to type your selection in the comment box below so we can accurately note your area of interest. 

Date/Time: February 3, 2026 - April 14, 2026

Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 3: 30 p.m.

Thursday: 9 a.m. - 3: 30 p.m.

Positions: 

RealSense Tax Site Preparer- prepares customer’s tax return

RealSense Tax Site Quality Reviewer- checks tax returns before submission

RealSense Tax Site Screener- prepares customer’s documents before filing

RealSense Tax Site Appointment Scheduler- helps set customer’s tax appointments

If you need additional assistance, please contact:

Yolanda Stephens, Coordinator, Volunteer Services

Email: yolandas@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 330-3953

Aretha Franklin, Coordinator, Program and  Services

Email: arethaf@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 904-348-7577

Steve Norris, Tax Program Manager

Email: steven@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 390-3250

Please select the volunteer position you are interested in volunteering  at the Kids Hope Alliance Schools location. Be sure to type your selection in the comment box below so we can accurately note your area of interest.  

Date/Time: January 29, 2026 - April 15, 2026

Monday - Friday :  9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Positions: 

RealSense Tax Site Preparer- prepares customer’s tax return

RealSense Tax Site Quality Reviewer- checks tax returns before submission

RealSense Tax Site Screener- prepares customer’s documents before filing

RealSense Tax Site Appointment Scheduler- helps set customer’s tax appointments

If you need additional assistance, please contact:

Yolanda Stephens, Coordinator, Volunteer Services

Email: yolandas@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 330-3953

Aretha Franklin, Coordinator, Program and  Services

Email: arethaf@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 904-348-7577

Steve Norris, Tax Program Manager

Email: steven@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 390-3250

Please select the volunteer position you are interested in volunteering at the Center for Independent Living (CIL) location. Be sure to type your selection in the comment box below so we can accurately note your area of interest. 

Date/Time: February 3, 2026 - April 14, 2026

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Positions: 

RealSense Tax Site Preparer- prepares customer’s tax return

RealSense Tax Site Quality Reviewer- checks tax returns before submission

RealSense Tax Site Screener- prepares customer’s documents before filing

RealSense Tax Site Appointment Scheduler- helps set customer’s tax appointments

If you need additional assistance, please contact:

Yolanda Stephens, Coordinator, Volunteer Services

Email: yolandas@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 330-3953

Aretha Franklin, Coordinator, Program and  Services

Email: arethaf@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 904-348-7577

Steve Norris, Tax Program Manager

Email: steven@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 390-3250

Location: The Giving Closet Project Warehouse - 600 Suemac Road, Jacksonville, FL 32254

Join us for Warehouse Wednesday, where volunteers play a vital role in helping The Giving Closet Project support students in need throughout our community. Your time and effort directly impact how quickly essential items reach the students who rely on them.

Please Note: This volunteer shift involves manual labor, including lifting, moving inventory, and working in a warehouse environment. The warehouse is not temperature controlled, so conditions may be warmer or cooler depending on the weather. However, accommodations will be made to help ensure volunteer comfort during shifts.

What Volunteers Will Do:

Every shift makes a meaningful difference and helps us get essential items into the hands of students faster. Thank you for being part of our mission!

Literacy is the foundation of all learning—and you can help build it!

Students in grades K–3 are in the critical stage of learning to read, while students in grade 4 and beyond are reading to learn. You can make a lasting impact by joining us for Literacy Days and reading to children. This small act can make a big difference—boosting language and listening skills, sparking imagination, and encouraging creativity.

Funny faces and silly voices are highly encouraged! Since this is the week of Dr. Seuss's Birthday we will be using that as a theme for this event!

Literacy Days begin at 3:30pm on the day and at the address listed above, last about an hour, and are limited to 20 volunteers per date.

Your efforts to read to students align with our program goals of increasing the literacy rate of Duval County students! 

Books will be provided. 

Farm Share has a new program for seniors called the CSFP Senior program.  With our CSFP program, we are able to supply seniors( ages 60+) in Florida with monthly supplemental groceries such as canned goods, juices, milk, cheese, cereal, etc.

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of low-income persons at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA Foods.

We are in need of volunteers to help bag and box food for our monthly senior food assistance program.

This program provides most of the groceries for seniors in surrounding counties.

Help is needed on an ongoing basis!

****Warehouse environment, please wear closed-toed shoes!

Join us at the Hope at Hand Poetry Center, where poetry and healing come together. We're looking for thoughtful, detail-oriented volunteers to help with behind-the-scenes prep that makes our workshops possible. Your work directly supports youth and adults in schools, shelters, detention centers, and more across Northeast Florida. 

Volunteer Tasks Include: Preparing materials for poetry workshops (cutting, organizing, assembling packets) and assembling handmade cards for our monthly outreach mailings. Here are some examples!

Hope at Hand wouldn’t exist without our volunteers. Every card we send, every poetry packet we deliver, every moment of connection in a workshop — it all starts with the hands of someone like you!

Please select the volunteer position you are interested in volunteering  at the Florida Blue North Jax River City Marketplace location. Be sure to type your selection in the comment box below so we can accurately note your area of interest. 

Date/Time:

Friday, February 13, 2026: 10 am - 2 pm

Friday, March 6, 13 & 27, 2026: 10 am -  2 pm

Friday, April 3, 2026: 10 am - 2 pm

Positions: 

RealSense Tax Site Preparer- prepares customer’s tax return

RealSense Tax Site Quality Reviewer- checks tax returns before submission

RealSense Tax Site Screener- prepares customer’s documents before filing

RealSense Tax Site Appointment Scheduler- helps set customer’s tax appointments

If you need additional assistance, please contact:

Yolanda Stephens, Coordinator, Volunteer Services

Email: yolandas@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 390-3200

Aretha Franklin, Coordinator, Program and  Services

Email: arethaf@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 904-348-7577

Steve Norris, Tax Program Manager

Email: steven@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 390-3250

Please select the volunteer position you are interested in volunteering  at the Florida Blue - Shoppes at the Town Center  location. Be sure to type your selection in the comment box below so we can accurately note your area of interest. 

Date/Time:  

Saturday, February 14, 2026 : 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 7, 14 & 28, 2026: 10 a.m. -2 p.m.

Saturday, April 4, 2026: 10 a.m. -2 p.m.

Positions: 

RealSense Tax Site Preparer- prepares customer’s tax return

RealSense Tax Site Quality Reviewer- checks tax returns before submission

RealSense Tax Site Screener- prepares customer’s documents before filing

RealSense Tax Site Appointment Scheduler- helps set customer’s tax appointments

If you need additional assistance, please contact:

Yolanda Stephens, Coordinator, Volunteer Services

Email: yolandas@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 390-3200

Aretha Franklin, Coordinator, Program and  Services

Email: arethaf@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 904-348-7577

Steve Norris, Tax Program Manager

Email: steven@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 390-3250

One day per week Monday - Thursday: 3:30-4:30, 4:30-5:30, 5:30-7 (or any combination)  

Regular program: 

Summer Camp (6/1-7/10):

It’s officially scholarship season at MWYF, and we need your help reading and scoring student essays! MWYF students can apply for scholarships beginning in 5th grade through 12th grade. Last year, we awarded $125,000 in scholarships to more than 70 students, and this year we hope to give even more—with your support.

Volunteers will be assigned 15–20 essays from a specific grade level or group (for example, all 9th graders or 6th grade girls). Using a provided rubric and scoring sheet, you’ll read and score each essay, then submit your scores for final calculations. This is a meaningful and rewarding opportunity to get to know our students and learn about their goals, hopes, and dreams.

Email volunteer@malwashington.com to sign up. 

Join us in supporting Pastor Dinkins of The Worship Center, home of the original Daily Manna ServingCenter — a lifeline for families seeking meals, support, and connection. Daily Manna Serving Center #2 will build on that legacy by offering new opportunities, skills training, and community space.

For this portion of the project, volunteers will help with landscaping beautification and organizing the warehouse area to prepare the facility for upcoming renovations and programming.

Your work will help create a clean, functional environment that will soon support families, returning citizens, and neighbors seeking new opportunities.

Hop your way over to MWYF and volunteer for our annual Easter Party!

Spend an afternoon hiding Easter eggs, helping with arts and crafts, assisting in the classrooms, and more. This event is a fun way to get a glimpse into MWYF's programming and meet our incredible youth. 

Please email volunteer@malwashington.com to sign up. 

After each Meet ALICE Experience simulation, our simulation kits need to be reorganized. The pieces have become mixed up, and we need volunteers to help sort and place them back into their correct packaging and order. Your assistance will ensure that our simulations run smoothly and effectively. You will be notified when opportunities to rebuild are available. 

Sorting Materials: Identify and categorize all simulation components such as role cards, instruction sheets, simulation pieces, etc.

Repackaging: Place the sorted items back into their designated packaging, ensuring everything is in the correct order.

Inventory Check: Help check for missing or damaged items and note any that need replacement.

Organization: Arrange kits neatly to make setup for future events quick and efficient.

Attention to Detail: Ability to carefully organize items accurately.

Reliability: Commitment to completing the task thoroughly.

Team Player: Comfortable working with staff and other volunteers.

We will provide all the guidance you need.

Make a Difference: Your efforts will directly support educational programs that promote empathy and understanding.

Skill Building: Enhance your organizational and teamwork skills.

Community Connection: Engage with others who are passionate about social issues.

MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation (MWYF) is seeking volunteers to help our 5th–12th grade students prepare for their upcoming scholarship interviews. After months of hard work on essays and reference letters, eligible students will participate in a panel-style interview with 8–10 community leaders—a setting that can feel intimidating.

Volunteers will work one-on-one with a student for a two-hour session in March or April, asking sample interview questions and offering encouragement, feedback, and tips to help them feel confident and prepared.

Requirements:
• Must be 18+
• Strong communication skills and a supportive mindset

It's time to celebrate the end of the school year with a field day!

Volunteers wills assist with relay races, water balloons, arts and crafts, popsicles, and more. Get a glimpse at our incredible youth and our programming!

Email volunteer@malwashington.com to sign up. 

Family Photo Day offers cancer warriors and their loved ones an opportunity to receive professional family portraits in a warm, welcoming environment. These photos provide lasting memories during a challenging time and celebrate resilience, love, and togetherness.

Volunteer sign-up is required to track service hours.

Volunteer Needs

Event set-up and breakdown

Family check-in and scheduling support

Assist photographers and families during sessions.

Crowd flow and hospitality support

Licensed barbers to provide haircuts and touch-ups (fades, trims)

Licensed beauticians/stylists to provide updos and basic hairstyling

Makeup artists to provide light, camera-ready makeup

Photographers willing to donate professional photography services (Text Tonya Austin of Tonya Austin's Photography if interested at 904-405-5170)

School is out and it's time to prepare for Camp Dynamite! 

Volunteers will help move furniture, a grounds cleanup, organize supplies, and more. Please note: This event does not include any student interaction. 

Please email volunteer@malwashington.com to sign up. 

Help maintain a clean and eco-friendly environment throughout the event

 Ensuring trash bins are regularly emptied.

 Direct vendors/attendees to the trash area

Guide attendees to and from different performance stages and activity areas.

Supervise children’s activities, such as arts and crafts, games and the bounce house area

Assist with Waivers & Armband placement as needed in Check-In Area

Assist with setting up MCG/Sponsor tents, tables, and chairs.

Set up signage, banners, and information booths.

Manage the breakdown and clean-up process once the event concludes.

Engage with Guests & Vendors to take the event survey

Communicate via walkie-talkie to others as needed

Provide assistance and guidance to vendors/ attendees as needed

Direct Vehicles to designated parking lot areas

Assist in the efficient use of the parking lot

Communicate via walkie-talkie to others as needed

Manage Traffic Flow

Provide assistance and guidance to vendors/ attendees as needed

Assist with setting up MCG/Sponsor tents, tables, and chairs.

Set up signage, banners, and information booths.

Manage the breakdown and clean-up process once the event concludes.

Help Prep Food for Distribution (wrapping hamburgers/hot dogs)

Help distribute food and condiments

Ensure the line moves as smoothly as possible/help direct to the beverage area

Help maintain a clean and eco-friendly environment throughout the event

 Ensuring trash bins are regularly emptied.

 Direct vendors/attendees to the trash area

Direct Vehicles to designated parking lot areas

Assist in the efficient use of the parking lot

Communicate via walkie-talkie to others as needed

Manage Traffic Flow

Provide assistance and guidance to vendors/ attendees as needed

Engage with Guests & Vendors to take the event survey

Communicate via walkie-talkie to others as needed

Provide assistance and guidance to vendors/ attendees as needed

To assist staff by performing general and clerical tasks, and to provide customer service, emotional support, and comfort measures to patients, families, and visitors. Assist staff with tasks such as preparing rooms for patient exams and stocking supplies. Place appointment reminder calls to patients.

Assists staff by providing customer service and general assistance to patients and visitors in all areas of the Emergency Department. Weekly opportunities available for four hour shifts during all hours of the day and evening.

The Gift Shops provide a place where patients, visitors, and employees may purchase gift items. Volunteers assist with cashiering, customer service, and merchandising functions.

Functions as an ambassador of the organization by greeting and assisting patients, visitors, and staff in a friendly and courteous manner. The volunteer will escort customers or provide specific directions, information, and assistance to various locations on the specific campus where assigned in a proactive and courteous manner.

Any day, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., serve as an ambassador of good will to those in the hospital. Volunteers with the Visitation Program functions as an ambassador of goodwill visiting and interacting with patients, families and staff. The volunteer's mission is to lift the spirit and reduce the emotional suffering of those who are ill and alone. Volunteers seek to communicate in ways that show compassion and concern by bringing encouragement, hope and joy to patients who might otherwise have no visitors. The volunteer's role is to care and to listen.

Dog Therapy provides emotional support to patients through visitation by trained dogs. Volunteers visit with patients in their hospital room. Dog should be 1-year old. Contact us for more information on requirements for this meaningful service opportunity.

Dog Therapy provides emotional support to patients through visitation by trained dogs. Volunteers visit with patients in their hospital room. Dog should be 1-year old. Contact us for more information on requirements for this meaningful service opportunity.

Any day, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., serve as an ambassador of good will to those in the hospital. Volunteers with the Visitation Program functions as an ambassador of goodwill visiting and interacting with patients, families and staff. The volunteer's mission is to lift the spirit and reduce the emotional suffering of those who are ill and alone. Volunteers seek to communicate in ways that show compassion and concern by bringing encouragement, hope and joy to patients who might otherwise have no visitors. The volunteer's role is to care and to listen.

Functions as an ambassador of the organization by greeting and assisting patients, visitors, and staff in a friendly and courteous manner. The volunteer will escort customers or provide specific directions, information, and assistance to various locations on the specific campus where assigned in a proactive and courteous manner.

The Gift Shops provide a place where patients, visitors, and employees may purchase gift items. Volunteers assist with cashiering, customer service, and merchandising functions.

Assists staff by providing customer service and general assistance to patients and visitors in all areas of the Emergency Department. Weekly opportunities available for four hour shifts during all hours of the day and evening.

To assist staff by performing general and clerical tasks, and to provide customer service, emotional support, and comfort measures to patients, families, and visitors. Assist staff with tasks such as preparing rooms for patient exams and stocking supplies. Place appointment reminder calls to patients.

MAGIC READING CARPETS

Please be sure to acknowledge the DIY and Kit Projects Volunteer Waiver and follow the directions carefully.

WHAT TO DO:

Download instructions here. Check out our Amazon supply list here to purchase supplies online.

When purchasing the fleece, make it a family affair! If you have young children, this is a wonderful opportunity to let them help pick out a child-friendly pattern and feel connected to this project. It's also a wonderful way to help children understand some of the needs in our community.

For those seeking service hours, we will verify one hour per 30" carpet.

When finished, contact our project coordinator here to let them know how many carpets you have and to coordinate drop-offs. Please note: due to the limited staff capacity of our team and our partners, it may take 3-5 days to respond and coordinate delivery.

WHY MAGIC READING CARPETS:

Magic Reading Carpets is one of our (DIY) Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects. DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more. 

Magic Reading Carpets are fun, colorful reading mats for preschool students handmade by volunteers! Our goals is to help get young minds excited for literacy and these mats encourage an inviting reading environment. Children love curling up on their soft, comfortable carpets and opening a book to read. They are mobile so their 'book nook' can be anywhere the carpet can go. 

 SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE

Please be sure the acknowledge the DIY and Kits Project Waiver, and follow the directions carefully.

WHAT TO DO:

We invite to you participate in this DIY Project by collecting supplies on your own or through a drive. You can download a list of the most requested supply items here.

You or your team will host a drive or purchase the supplies and drop off the items to the appropriate location. You may log your hours through the self log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project.

Some helpful tips for hosting a drive can be found HERE.

More helpful tips for completing DIY projects can be found HERE

You will earn service hours as you do it! We will offer one hour of service for every 15 items collected and delivered for one participant. 

When finished, contact our project coordinator here to let them know how many items you have and to coordinate drop-offs. Please note: due to the limited staff capacity of our team and our partners, it may take 3-5 days to respond and coordinate delivery.

WHY THIS DRIVE:

School Supplies Drive is one of our (DIY) Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects. DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more.

Purchasing or collecting school supplies is a great way to support the work that we do through our Full Service Schools and school partners. School supplies are needed year-round, not only at the beginning of the school year.

There is a strong need for classroom supplies, including Sharpies, dry erase markers, clipboards, disinfectant wipes, sheet protectors, and small individual whiteboards.

PET FOOD DRIVE

Please be sure to acknowledge the DIY and Kits Project waiver, and follow the directions carefully.

WHAT TO DO:

Download instructions here.

You or your team will host a drive and drop off the items to the appropriate location. You may log your hours through the self log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project. 

Some helpful tips for hosting a drive can be found here HERE.

More helpful tips for completing DIY projects can be found HERE.

For anyone collecting service hours, one hour for every 10 items collected will be given.

When finished, contact our project coordinator here to let them know how many items you have and to coordinate drop-offs. Please note: due to the limited staff capacity of our team and our partners, it may take 3-5 days to respond and coordinate delivery.

WHY THIS DRIVE:

Pet Food Drive is one of our (DIY) Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects. DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages and sizes to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more.

Pet food drives help our animal serving organizations provide food to those pet care-givers who may otherwise struggle to afford the expenses associated with pet ownership.

FOOD DRIVE FOR FULL SERVICE SCHOOLS

Please be sure to acknowledge the DIY and Kits Project Waiver, and follow the directions carefully.

Currently, there is an urgent need for food items in our Englewood and Sandalwood Full Service Schools locations.

WHAT TO DO:

You or your team will host a drive or purchase the supplies and drop off the items to the appropriate location.

You can download an instructional document here which includes discussion questions and tips for holding a drive as well as a list of suggested items.  Nonperishable items are most needed. This includes (but is not limited to) peanut butter, dried beans, rice, grains, pasta, sauces, canned items, 'add water' types of meals (dried rice and pasta dishes, etc.). When selecting items, please keep in mind that items that are too high in sodium are not good for anyone!

For guidance on what items to collect, United Way of Northeast Florida has created a chart of how much food it takes to feed a family. Please download this document and use it when creating a wish list or shopping list

Some helpful tips for hosting a drive can be found HERE.

More helpful tips for completing DIY projects can be found HERE.

You may log your hours through the self log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project.

United Way can document community service hours for those that need them and will give one hour for every 15 items donated. One item counts as each package donated: one can of soup is one item and a six count package of apple sauce is one item.

When finished, contact our project coordinator here to let them know how many items you have and to coordinate drop-offs. Please note: due to the limited staff capacity of our team and our partners, it may take 3-5 days to respond and coordinate delivery.

WHY THIS DRIVE:

Hosting a food drive is one of our (DIY) Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects. DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages and sizes to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more. Food drives are a critical way volunteers can address a real community need individually or as a group, family, school, or neighborhood. Food items that you collect will benefit a family in need through United Way's Full Service Schools network. 

 HAPPY BOTTOMS DIAPER PACKS

Please be sure to acknowledge the DIY and Kits Project Waiver, and follow the directions carefully.

WHAT TO DO:

You or your team will host a drive or purchase the supplies, complete the project, and drop off the completed project to the appropriate location. You may log your hours through the self-log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project.

Supplies needed:

-Diapers (any size)

-Wipes

-Diaper Cream

Items will be placed into decorated bags with a decorated card.

Each pack must include one package of diapers, two packages of wipes, and one tube of diaper cream.

If you would like to hold a drive, you can find some helpful tips HERE.

More helpful tips for completing DIY projects can be found HERE.

For anyone collecting hours, we will verify one hour for every one package of diapers, two packages of wipes and a tube of diaper cream, awarded to one participant.

When finished, contact our project coordinator here to let them know how many packs you have and to coordinate drop-offs. Please note: due to the limited staff capacity of our team and our partners, it may take 3-5 days to respond and coordinate delivery.

WHY THESE PACKS:

The purchasing or collecting of diapers, wipes, and creams is a critical way volunteers can address a real community need individually or as a group, family, school or neighborhood. The cost of diapers and wipes can be a huge financial burden on parents and families in need who struggle to make ends meet. Diapering items that you collect will benefit parents in need either through United Way's Full Service School network or agency partners. Diapers are needed in all sizes.

The is one of our DIY (Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects). DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages and sizes to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more.

PERSONAL CARE KITS

Please be sure to acknowledge the DIY and Kits Project Waiver, and follow the directions carefully.

WHAT TO DO:

Please download a guide with directions for making personal care kits HERE

You or your team will host a drive or purchase the supplies, complete the project, and drop off the completed project to the appropriate location. You may log your hours through the self-log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project.

EXTRA: You may create kid-friendly kits by adding in a small toy, activity, game, etc.

If you would like to hold a drive, you can find some helpful tips HERE.

More helpful tips for completing DIY projects can be found HERE.

For anyone collecting hours, we will verify one half-hour plus one hour for every two kits with card created. These hours are capped at 10.5 hours for one participant.

Kits must contain EVERY item listed and be in a decorated bag with a decorated card to receive full service hours.

When finished, contact our project coordinator here to let them know how many kits you have and to coordinate drop-offs. Please note: due to the limited staff capacity of our team and our partners, it may take 3-5 days to respond and coordinate delivery.

WHY THIS KIT:

DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages and sizes to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more. Purchasing items or hosting a drive and assembling personal care kits are a critical way volunteers can address a real community need individually or as a group, family, school or neighborhood.

Kits will be dispersed to our Full Service School network to be distributed to students or through other non-profit partner agencies who serve the homeless or veteran population. 

SENIOR CARE KITS

Please be sure to acknowledge the DIY and Kit Projects Volunteer Waiver and follow the directions carefully.

WHAT TO DO:

Download instructions for making Senior Care Kits HERE

You or your team will host a drive or purchase the supplies, complete the project, and drop off the completed project to the appropriate location. You may log your hours through the self-log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project.

If you would like to hold a drive, you can find some helpful tips HERE.

For anyone collecting hours, we will verify one half-hour plus one volunteer hour for every three bags, capped at 5.5 hours for one participant.

Kits must contain EVERY item listed and be in a decorated bag with a decorated card to receive full service hours.

When finished, contact our project coordinator here to let them know how many kits you have and to coordinate drop-offs. Please note: due to the limited staff capacity of our team and our partners, it may take 3-5 days to respond and coordinate delivery.

WHY THIS KIT:

Senior Care Packs include items that seniors may find useful to make their daily life easier. These kits are distributed to the elderly who need extra assistance. Many seniors in the community lack the means to get these items

The is one of our DIY (Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects). DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages and sizes to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more.

TREASURE CHEST

Please be sure to acknowledge the DIY and Kits Project Waiver, and follow the directions carefully.

WHAT TO DO:

You or your team will host a drive or purchase the supplies, complete the project, and drop off the completed project to the appropriate location. You may log your hours through the self log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project.

Desired items include small dollar-store type toys/pens/trinkets to be given away as rewards for good behavior and/or academic work in classrooms.

If you would like to hold a drive, you can find some helpful tips HERE.

More helpful tips for completing DIY projects can be found HERE.

For anyone collecting hours, we will verify one half-hour plus one hour for each 10 items collected and one hour for one decorated chest.

When finished, contact our project coordinator here to let them know how many kits you have and to coordinate drop-offs. Please note: due to the limited staff capacity of our team and our partners, it may take 3-5 days to respond and coordinate delivery.

WHY THIS KIT:

Treasure Chest is one of our (DIY) Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects. DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages and sizes to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more.

Purchasing or hosting a drive to collect items to create a 'treasure chest' for incentive/reward items for teachers to use in their classrooms is a critical way volunteers can address a real community need individually or as a group, family, school or neighborhood. Items will be dispersed to our network of Full Service Schools (mainly elementary) and other school and education partners.  

Volunteer with the American Red Cross and participate in all DAT program support and capacity building activities necessary to ensure effective service delivery during a DAT response.  

Must be able to: Follow and execute requests received from supervisor with little or no supervision. • Adapt to change, negotiate compromise and tolerate ambiguity. • Build effective relationships with others who can help with work-related goals. Team member may work towards the DAT Service Associate response position.

Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing. This position is responsible for the tasks involved in the Disaster Action Team program including:

1. Supporting the annual goals, RDO objectives, and regional/chapter plan for DAT services through participation in meetings, projects, and local response activities.

2. Completes all required training and maintains current training standard as DAT program requirements change.

3. Attends regular team meetings and training as required by the region/territory.

4. Completes assigned projects and local response activities according to the needs of the DAT program. (Preparing vehicles, response materials, administrative support of the DAT program and other tasks assigned by the DAT Leader.

Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers are the heart of American Red Cross disaster relief efforts. DAT members respond immediately to a disaster when called by emergency dispatch. Specially trained DAT volunteers assess the scope of the damage and meet with the affected family or families to determine their immediate disaster-related needs and ensure that those needs are met. Depending upon their individual needs, the Red Cross can provide assistance to disaster victims, helping them secure shelter, food, clothing, medical needs and mental health counseling.

Necessary Attributes:

• The willingness and availability to respond to emergencies anytime during their self-selected "on-call" shift • A sensitivity to people's needs in difficult situations
• The ability to work objectively and compassionately with diverse individuals
• Respect and concern for the people you serve and work with

• The ability to maintain confidentiality
• The ability to work well in a "team" environment
• DAT training is free, part of the American Red Cross disaster preparedness training. For more information on the classes that need to be taken to become a DAT member, see our course schedule.

Physicians needed  to care for uninsured  Physicians may volunteer as little as 4 hours a month. Physicians are charged with direct patient care in accordance with their license. They may interview patients, obtain and record health histories, perform physical and  developmental assessments, order appropriate diagnostic tests, diagnose health problems, prescribe appropriate medications , perform procedures, provide health teaching and counseling, initiate referrals, and maintain health records. Physicians must be licensed in good standing in the state of Florida.

ARNP needed to care for the uninsured: Providers are charged with direct patient care in accordance with their license. They may interview patients, obtain and record health histories, perform physical and  developmental assessments, order appropriate diagnostic tests, diagnose health problems, prescribe appropriate medications , perform procedures, provide health teaching and counseling, initiate referrals, and maintain health records.  ARNP’s must be licensed in the state of Florida and have protocols in place at VIM-Jax.

Pharmacist  needed for clinic for the working uninsured.Pharmacists record, store, and dispense medications in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. They maintain inventory and advise physicians on best choices for patients. They also enter prescriptions into computer programs and patient records as needed. Pharmacists must be licensed in the state of Florida.