Needs From: United Way of Northeast Florida

Do you have a special talent that would provide wholesome fun for our children? Maybe you're a gifted face painter, caricature or balloon artist, or a theatrical storyteller. Do you have a magical singing voice? Are you a puppeteer seeking a captivated audience? Maybe you're a creative photographer or videographer. ECS conducts ongoing events throughout the year at our centers and at larger venues and we are always seeking talented volunteers to help entertain our little ones or to capture fun memories to ensure our events are truly unforgettable. Level 2 background screening may be required.

Our children and families always come first. But, landscapes are important too, even if they do sometimes get overlooked. At ECS, we believe our facility grounds are the aesthetic trim work on all that we do. We are seeking volunteers who don't mind getting their hands dirty to complete grounds cleanup, mowing and landscaping projects. The schedules are flexible and we have many centers to choose from. Level 2 background screening may be required.

ECS is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us maintain the paint on the outside of our facilities. Our children are our first priority and chipping or peeling paint can be dangerous. So, it is important to keep our centers as well-maintained as possible at all times. Replacing chipped paint with a fresh coat not only keeps the children safe, but, it keeps ECS in line with childcare licensing requirements. We have outside painting projects and there are many centers to choose from. Level 2 background screening may be required.

At ECS, we love having our volunteers on-site! But, we also know it is sometimes not possible due to scheduling limitations. Diapers and wipes and classroom supplies are an ongoing need, here at ECS. One of the best ways to directly impact our children and families is by hosting a drive to collect these essential items. Some of the most successful drives have been hosted by businesses and agencies concerned about the health and well-being of members of their local community. Please contact us for more information on this rewarding opportunity.

At ECS, we love having our volunteers on-site! But, we also know it is sometimes not possible due to scheduling limitations. Books to replenish our Lending Libraries is an ongoing need, here at ECS. One of the best ways to directly impact our children's literacy development is by hosting a drive to collect reading materials for children ages 0-5. Some of the most successful drives have been hosted by businesses and agencies concerned about the literacy development of children in their local community. Please contact us for more information on this rewarding opportunity. 

Do you have a green thumb you'd like to put to good use? Here at ECS, we make health, nutrition and agriculture an important part of our curriculum. If we can teach our children the skills necessary to live healthy productive lives and to appreciate the beauty of nature, they can make a lasting impact on the environment for years to come. We are seeking volunteers to plant and/or help maintain vegetable or flower gardens at our centers. Gardening volunteers may have an opportunity to assist the children in learning how to plant and care for their very own garden, while creating an agricultural space for ongoing learning. The schedules are flexible and we have many centers to choose from. Level 2 background screening may be required.

ECS is seeking volunteers who don't mind getting their hands dirty to help with cleanup outside of our facilities after local weather disasters occur. Our children are our first priority and hazardous facility conditions are a hindrance to their ability to return to school. So, it is important to complete post-disaster cleanup and repairs as soon as possible. We have outside projects available and there are many centers to choose from. Level 2 background screening may be required for long-term projects.