Needs From: United Way of Northeast Florida

Join the SisterHermana Foundation for Step, Stretch & Move: A Fitness Experience for Breast Cancer Awareness.  This event will combine yoga, jazzercise, ballroom, and line dancing to promote fitness, fellowship, and breast cancer awareness.

We’re also spreading love and gratitude by collecting non-perishable food items to create Thanksgiving baskets for local seniors battling cancer as a way to honor and celebrate those who are often overlooked during the holidays.

Volunteer Roles Include:

Event setup and check-in support

Food collection and sorting

Assisting with class transitions (yoga, jazzercise, etc.)

Assist with the Kid Zone

Distributing Buddy Check 12 kits and information

Photography or social media support

Clean-up and closeout assistance

All volunteers are encouraged to wear pink and bring positive energy! Feel free to bring non-perishable food items.

Together, we’ll move for life, celebrate survivors, and show that movement truly is medicine.

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: July 14, 2025  - October 28, 2025

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

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

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:

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

Join our team as a Volunteer Receptionist and be the welcoming face of our organization! This role is perfect for those looking to gain valuable skills and experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.  As a Volunteer Receptionist, you will develop exceptional communication and customer service skills, learn to manage a busy front desk, and handle various administrative tasks. You'll also have the opportunity to work closely with our dedicated staff and contribute to meaningful projects. This experience will enhance your resume and provide you with practical skills that are highly valued in any professional setting. 

Shifts are available morning and afternoon, three days a week.

You can find the full volunteer position description found here.

This is an in-person volunteer position.

Please note: Signing up for a shift does not guarantee placement. All volunteers must successfully complete a background check before getting started. Be sure to wait for confirmation from our team before beginning your volunteer service.

Apply today!

Make a Difference with The Giving Closet Project!

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help provide clothing, supplies, and essentials to students and families in need.

Volunteer Roles

Why Volunteer?

Location: Northwestern Legends Elementary

2100 W 45th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209

Important:

Large Groups: If your organization or group is interested in volunteering, please reach out in advance to coordinate scheduling with jillian@givingclosetproject.org

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 Literacy Day falls just before Halloween, school-appropriate costumes are welcome too!

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. 

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!

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!

Help MWYF families fight food insecurity this holiday season!

We are looking for non-perishables to send home with our over 200 families for Thanksgiving. Canned goods, pasta and rice, chips, breakfast foods, drinks, and more!

Drop off items at our Youth Center - 1096 W 6th St, 9am-5pm - Monday-Friday

*Please call before dropping off*

Not able to host a drive? Purchase items through our Amazon Wish List  and all items will come directly to MWYF. 

With your help, we can provide families who would otherwise be without a Thanksgiving dinner to remember. Register yourself or your team, and we will share a suggested list of items as well as information about the family you'll be helping or you can download the list here.

Short on time, but would still like to help? A gift card can be purchased in lieu of a basket.

Thanksgiving baskets need to be delivered to the families’ Full Service Schools site no later than Nov.18   to ensure they can be given to the families before Thanksgiving. You must arrange this drop-off beforehand through United Way.

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! 

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. 

On Saturday November 22nd, Farm Share will be hosting a thanksgiving food distribution for 2000+ families. The distribution will be a drive-thru distribution located @ FSCJ Downtown Campus (101 W State St Jacksonville, FL 32202 Lot # 4). 

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 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

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

This holiday season consider becoming an Angel for an MWYF youth! Angels can sponsor a student or a family (family sizes range from 1-8) to bring holiday cheer. Angels provide a new pair of tennis shoes, a brand new outfit, and at least one gift on their wish list (valued at up to $40). 

To sign up, please email volunteer@malwashington.com

The Center of Hope is hosting our Jolly Jamboree on Saturday; December 6th and we need enthusiastic volunteers to help make this community Christmas celebration a success! Volunteers are needed for:

Friday, December 5th – 5:00pm to 8:00pm: Help with decorating

Saturday, December 6th – 9:00am to 12:00pm: Help set up the event space (tables, game stations)

Saturday, December 6th – 12:00pm to 3:30pm: Assist with game stations, greet and guide families, monitor the floor and doors

Saturday, December 6th – 3:30pm to 5:00pm: Help clean up, pack up supplies, and restore the space

This is a great opportunity to support families in the 32209 community, spread holiday cheer, and be part of a festive, joyful day. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, and there will be a volunteer raffle, breakfast/lunch provided.

Click the link below to fill out the volunteer form for the Jolly Jamboree – we appreciate your support!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KFDVBS3

Adopting a family allows businesses, community members and organizations to provide local families with food, necessities, and gifts during the holidays. Sponsors will specify the household size of the family they wish to adopt and will be given a choice of two families in need within our Full Service Schools network. First names, ages, clothing sizes and wish ideas are provided to sponsors so they can purchase items of their choice for each member of the household. 

If you would like to read through our Holiday Gift and Food Drive Frequently Asked Questions before you register, just click here.

Spread the holiday cheer by participating in Winter Wishes! The holiday season can be a tough time for many of our students. It is also a time when many individuals, businesses, and groups in the area look to give back. That is why Winter Wishes is a perfect opportunity for individuals, businesses, and groups alike! You will be connected to students in the Jacksonville community in need of extra wishes this holiday season.

How does it work?

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 Valentine's Day, 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. 

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

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. 

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.

Office Volunteers needed for clinic for the working uninsured. Front Office Volunteers are the first person a caller hears or sees and are charged with making a good first impression. The main responsibilities of the front office are to handle phone calls, patient check in and out, and make patient appointments. They also retrieve medications for patients and greet visitors. Usual front office shifts are 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Educate families on fire safety and assists with completing a disaster plan while the smoke alarms
are being installed.  

Should be comfortable speaking with a wide variety of individuals.

Information regarding the "Sound the Alarm Campaign":

Every day, seven people die in home fires, most in homes that lack working smoke alarms. Sadly, children and the elderly disproportionately lose their lives. The American Red Cross wants to improve the odds and save lives, that’s why we launched our Home Fire Campaign in 2014.

A critical part of the campaign is Sound the Alarm, a series of home fire safety and smoke alarm installation events across the country. Red Cross volunteers, along with fire departments and other partners canvass at-risk neighborhoods, installing free smoke alarms, replacing batteries in existing alarms, and providing fire prevention and safety education. In just three years, we’ve accomplished so much, including the installation of more than 1 million smoke alarms and prepared more than 1 million people against home fires through our home visits.

Be a part in ending death by fires in your community by volunteering with the Red Cross during the "Sound the Alarm" canvassing event!

For more information regarding the "Sound the Alarm" Campaign in Jacksonville, and for more opportunities to help please visit: http://www.redcross.org/local/florida/north-florida/home-fire-safety

Assist with volunteer recruitment, placement, record keeping and recognition.

Get trained to help provide direct services: e.g. local Disaster Actions Teams (DAT) , Health Fairs, volunteer in military clinics an hospitals, promoting blood collection team, first aid stationing.

Get trained in specialized disaster counseling skills and the travel to disasters to help victims and relief workers deal with the trauma and stresses of disaster. 

Community Outreach Volunteers (Presenters and instructors) 

Represent the Red Cross in your community at fairs, festivals, and other special events.

Educate the public about our lifesaving work, and share ways individuals can get involved. 

During disasters, tell the Red Cross story to your community.

Be an online advocate and tell the mission of the Red Cross.

Get trained to respond to the local or national disaster relief efforts.

Disaster responders meet the needs of those clinics and hospitals, promoting blood collection team, first aid stations. 

Lend a hand to patients at Veterans Administrative and military hospitals. Serve as a greeter, work in a clinic, or assist with the numerous needs of the ill and injured and their families. 

Require Military Base Access

Red Cross clubs are organized groups of registered youth or young adult volunteers who are committed to serving the Red Cross mission. Clubs provide youth opportunities for training, leadership development and the ability to choose mission-related activities that address their community's greatest needs.

Be part of the behind-the scenes Red Cross team by volunteering in our offices. Hone skills to build your resume or keep skills fresh as you contribute to vital projects.

Represent the Red Cross in your community at fairs, festivals, and other special events.

Educate the public about our lifesaving work and share ways individuals can get involved.

Fundraising and Special Events.

Ensure delivery of emergency communications for members of the military and their families. 

Universities partner with the Red Cross and communities to foster an environment where students learn about themselves and the community by taking action through service.  

• Fill volunteer roles in various business lines to meet both ASL Volunteer’s course learning objectives and Red Cross organizational needs/priorities.

• Support ASL Volunteers and coordinate their schedules, be the point of contact for the ASL Volunteer, faculty member and with ASL Volunteer's Red Cross supervisors.

• ASL Volunteers may be assigned special projects based on local or national need and the Coordinator is a liaison

• Approve ASL Volunteer hours in Volunteer Connection in either the program specific area or in the general ASL Volunteer Connection Groupshare.

Qualifications: 

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills

• Experience in supporting/managing volunteers preferred

• Experience with scheduling, liaison work, academic service learning beneficial

• Knowledge of Red Cross organizational goals, business line goals and familiarity with Red Cross Academic Service Learning opportunities

Have a heart for seniors?  Imagine being a senior unable to perform tasks that were once simple.  Making your bed, washing the dishes, getting your mail, driving to the grocery store…  Then imagine a volunteer comes to your home once a week, visiting with you and lifting these burdens.  Hart Felt seniors are 70 or older with one or more chronic illness.  The majority live in poverty and have nowhere else to turn.  YOU can make a huge impact.  Learn more at hartfelt.org.  

Universities partner with the Red Cross and communities to foster an environment where students learn about themselves and the community by taking action through service.  

Responsibilities:

• Fill volunteer roles in various business lines to meet both ASL Volunteer’s course learning objectives and Red Cross organizational needs/priorities.

• Support ASL Volunteers and coordinate their schedules, be the point of contact for the ASL Volunteer, faculty member and with ASL Volunteer's Red Cross supervisors.

• ASL Volunteers may be assigned special projects based on local or national need and the Coordinator is a liaison

• Approve ASL Volunteer hours in Volunteer Connection in either the program specific area or in the general ASL Volunteer Connection Groupshare.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills

• Experience in supporting/managing volunteers preferred

• Experience with scheduling, liaison work, academic service learning beneficial

• Knowledge of Red Cross organizational goals, business line goals and familiarity with Red Cross Academic Service Learning opportunities

Would you like to be a re-enactor for the day? Dress in colonial clothing, or militia attire and shoot a musket or fire a cannon?  Contact us today to be a part of our living history program(s).

Working with an adult learner is a rewarding experience! Our tutors:

Visit our patients in their homes, long term care or assisted living facilities, or one of our eight Community Hospice inpatient centers. You may choose to spend quality time providing companionship to patients by reading, taking walks, writing letters or simply enjoying conversations with them. Volunteers give family caregivers an opportunity to run personal errands and to have quality relief time.

The Community Hospice Veterans Partnership (CHVP) needs volunteers to help reach the estimated 250,000 veterans residing in Northeast Florida who might need end-of-life care. CHVP volunteers conduct speaking engagements at various veterans’ service organizations, and participate in veterans-related events throughout our five-county service area. Volunteers also are needed to record the oral histories of area veterans for the Veteran’s History Project (vhpfirstcoast.org).

Thrift Shop volunteers serve in a variety of roles, such as cashier, price setter, sorter and display designer. There is a Thrift Shop located at 11173 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville 32246 and another at 845 Blanding Boulevard, Orange Park 32065.  For more information, visit:  http://communityhospice.com/thrift-shops, or contact Moira Mintal at 904.998.1718 or mminta@communityhospice.com.

Pet therapy teams visit patients wherever they call home. Opportunities also are available for teams to attend community outreach events, as well as welcoming children to Camp Healing Powers®. Pet therapy teams must be registered with Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Therapy Dogs International or Pet Partners.

Many people in hospice care are physically or financially unable to care for their pets but still benefit greatly from their presence. Volunteer responsibilities will vary but could include: assisting at pet events in the community, delivering pet supplies or walking. Other services may include trips to the veterinarian or boarding facilities.

Ambassadors are volunteers who represent Community Hospice at various public events, such as health fairs and senior center gatherings. Some Ambassadors make presentations about the range of services and benefits of Community Hospice care. If you are comfortable presenting to groups, or enjoy interacting and sharing information about Community Hospice this is an opportunity for you! Pet Therapy volunteers welcome.

At the request of various departments within the organization, the volunteer is assigned by the Volunteer Department, specifically by the Volunteer Coordinator, to facilitate and enhance patient care by providing clerical/administrative support to the staff to which they are assigned. Departments and/or teams utilizing volunteer services could include:

Bereavement              Building Services        Communications         DME   

Education                    Finance                     Foundation                  Human Resources

Marketing                    Medical Records         Nursing Dept.              Psychosocial Dept.

Reception Desk            Spiritual Care Dept.    Volunteer Dept.           Pharmacy      

Work on the sales floor or run the cash register, create product displays, or help with researching the values of donated items.  Must be at least 15 years old.

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills and talents, to make new friends or to learn new skills? Join the Jacksonville residents who are stepping forward to make a difference in our community.  Volunteers work side-by-side with City employees. They enhance services that may not otherwise be provided.

The City of Jacksonville offers diverse volunteer opportunities with flexible schedules including weekends. Volunteers play key roles by providing service to the community, assisting with special events, and in daily operations. This provides an opportunity for residents to become active participants in their local government.

Visit www.coj.net/volunteer to see a complete list and to apply.  The minimum age to volunteer is 16 unless otherwise stated in the volunteer job description.

Haven’s Patient Caregiver Volunteers are VITAL members of our team. They work closely with Haven nurses, social workers, home health aides and chaplains to assist in providing much needed support to our patients, their families and caregivers. Their contributions range from providing periods of respite care for the family to simply being there when needed for compassion and comfort visits. They provide friendship, support and assistance to patients residing at home, in assisted living facilities, nursing home, or in our Care Center in Orange Park. This opportunity allows you to volunteer when it is best for you.

Haven shows our appreciation for patients who have served in all branches of the military. Through the We Honor Veterans Program, Haven provides patients with a special pinning ceremony. This volunteer opportunity is for retired or active military. Haven believes the ceremony means more to the patient when it is conducted by someone who has also served.

Help our patients leave a legacy of their life to their loved ones.  This program includes hand photography, oral histories, memory bears, hug me again pillows and many other creative opportunities.  If you have a creative side and are looking for ways to use your craft to volunteer, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

At Haven, we believe that every day is a gift.  Do you like to celebrate special occasions?  Joining Haven as a Celebration volunteer is an opportunity to do just that.  Celebration volunteers work to make our patients' birthdays and wedding anniversaries memorable.  They bring balloons, cards and special gifts to ensure our patients know that they are remembered and help them to feel special.