Needs From: United Way of Northeast Florida

Volunteer: Garden Volunteer

Berry Good Farms, a vocational training program of North Florida School of Special Education, is seeking volunteers to support daily farm and garden operations, working under the guidance of Berry Good Farms staff while students are off for the summer!

Volunteer tasks may include:

Planting & pruning - cut flowers, vegetables, and fruit treesAquaculture and hydroponic plant careGarden bed preparationGeneral grounds maintenanceBee care

Attire:

Closed-toe shoesSchool-appropriate clothing (shorts must be finger-tip length, no crop tops, no explicit langiage on clothing)WaterHat recommended

Parking & Arrival: Parking is available in NFSSE's school lots or along Mill Creek Rd. Arrive at the Lower School Front Office (largest building to the left of campus, closest to the barn)

Court-mandated Community Service:

Individuals seeking to complete court-mandated community service hours at North Florida School of Special Education (NFSSE) must receive approval before beginning any volunteer service. Due to the nature of our organization and our commitment to the safety of our students, we are unable to accept individuals with convictions involving violent crimes or crimes against children. Please note that volunteer opportunities for court-mandated service are limited and will not involve direct interaction with students. Available assignments are based on organizational needs and supervision requirements. Court-mandated volunteers must disclose the nature of the offense resulting in community service requirements and provide any court documentation related to the service requirements. Acceptance is at the sole discretion of NFSSE and is subject to organizational needs, safety considerations, and volunteer placement availability. To determine eligibility and available opportunities, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Eden Resnik, at EResnik@northfloridaschool.org prior to scheduling service hours.

Agency: North Florida School of Special Education

Berry Good Farms, a vocational training program of North Florida School of Special Education, is seeking volunteers to support daily farm and garden operations, working under the guidance of Berry Good Farms staff while students are off for the summer!

Volunteer tasks may include:

Planting & pruning - cut flowers, vegetables, and fruit treesAquaculture and hydroponic plant careGarden bed preparationGeneral grounds maintenanceBee care

Attire:

Closed-toe shoesSchool-appropriate clothing (shorts must be finger-tip length, no crop tops, no explicit langiage on clothing)WaterHat recommended

Parking & Arrival: Parking is available in NFSSE's school lots or along Mill Creek Rd. Arrive at the Lower School Front Office (largest building to the left of campus, closest to the barn)

Court-mandated Community Service:

Individuals seeking to complete court-mandated community service hours at North Florida School of Special Education (NFSSE) must receive approval before beginning any volunteer service. Due to the nature of our organization and our commitment to the safety of our students, we are unable to accept individuals with convictions involving violent crimes or crimes against children. Please note that volunteer opportunities for court-mandated service are limited and will not involve direct interaction with students. Available assignments are based on organizational needs and supervision requirements. Court-mandated volunteers must disclose the nature of the offense resulting in community service requirements and provide any court documentation related to the service requirements. Acceptance is at the sole discretion of NFSSE and is subject to organizational needs, safety considerations, and volunteer placement availability. To determine eligibility and available opportunities, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Eden Resnik, at EResnik@northfloridaschool.org prior to scheduling service hours.

Agency: North Florida School of Special Education

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 32211

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Join the Mission: Equip Students for Success

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

Sort & Organize Donations (clothes, supplies, hygiene items)Assemble Care Packages for local students and familiesOutreach and Awareness to spread the word and grow support

Why Volunteer?

Directly impact families in needJoin a passionate, community-focused teamGain experience & earn volunteer hours

Location: Neighboring AMI Kids 13375 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246

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


Agency: The Giving Closet Project, Inc.

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

Sort & Organize Donations (clothes, supplies, hygiene items)Assemble Care Packages for local students and familiesOutreach and Awareness to spread the word and grow support

Why Volunteer?

Directly impact families in needJoin a passionate, community-focused teamGain experience & earn volunteer hours

Location: Neighboring AMI Kids 13375 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246

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


Agency: The Giving Closet Project, Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 32246

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Summer Camp Volunteering: North Florida School of Special Education

North Florida School of Special Education has many summer volunteering opportunities throughout our Activity & Specialty camps.

Activity vs. Specialty Camps

Activity: Students rotate through art, PE, culinary, yoga/karate, and more fun activities. Activity camps volunteer shifts: Volunteers in the activity camps MUST commit to an entire week! Split into morning and afternoon shifts; 9AM – 12PM and 12:30PM – 3PM

Specialty: A variety of specialized week-long activities for students interested in certain areas like Barkin’ Biscuits, horses/barn, biking, golf, excursions, etc. Specialty camps volunteer shifts: Specialty camps run on half days; morning or afternoon. Volunteers can select individual days of the week in specialty camps. 30 minutes before and after are added to the volunteer shifts for setup and cleanup assistance: 8:30 AM– 12:30PM and 12:30PM - 4:30PM. If you are completing a whole day by signing up for a morning AND afternoon camp, you would take your lunch between 12:00PM and 1:00PM.

After Care: Volunteers will be asked to support our activities. This may include helping instructors/teachers, getting supplies, or being a peer with our students. After Care is from 3:00PM – 6:00PM.

You may potentially work with NFSSE students of all ages; 6-22 years old academic ages, 22+ years old postgraduates.

Step One: Fill out this form: Summer Camp Enrichment 2026 Volunteer Agreement

Step Two: You will receive the Summer Camp Volunteer sign-up via email from Eden Resnik at EResnik@northfloridschool.org

Agency: North Florida School of Special Education

North Florida School of Special Education has many summer volunteering opportunities throughout our Activity & Specialty camps.

Activity vs. Specialty Camps

Activity: Students rotate through art, PE, culinary, yoga/karate, and more fun activities. Activity camps volunteer shifts: Volunteers in the activity camps MUST commit to an entire week! Split into morning and afternoon shifts; 9AM – 12PM and 12:30PM – 3PM

Specialty: A variety of specialized week-long activities for students interested in certain areas like Barkin’ Biscuits, horses/barn, biking, golf, excursions, etc. Specialty camps volunteer shifts: Specialty camps run on half days; morning or afternoon. Volunteers can select individual days of the week in specialty camps. 30 minutes before and after are added to the volunteer shifts for setup and cleanup assistance: 8:30 AM– 12:30PM and 12:30PM - 4:30PM. If you are completing a whole day by signing up for a morning AND afternoon camp, you would take your lunch between 12:00PM and 1:00PM.

After Care: Volunteers will be asked to support our activities. This may include helping instructors/teachers, getting supplies, or being a peer with our students. After Care is from 3:00PM – 6:00PM.

You may potentially work with NFSSE students of all ages; 6-22 years old academic ages, 22+ years old postgraduates.

Step One: Fill out this form: Summer Camp Enrichment 2026 Volunteer Agreement

Step Two: You will receive the Summer Camp Volunteer sign-up via email from Eden Resnik at EResnik@northfloridschool.org

Agency: North Florida School of Special Education

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Jul 24, 2026

Zip Code: 32211

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Self-Led Beach Clean-up - Jax Beach Pier

DIY Volunteering Made Easy
Start your project with these quick steps:

• Create your profile on the Volunteer Hub if you don’t have one yet
• Respond to the volunteer need you want to support
• Complete the required waiver before beginning
• Log your hours using the self reporting tool after you finish

Please note:  Any volunteer hours that are reported and need verification using any other organization (MobileServe, GivePulse, Better Impact, etc.) for this or any other volunteer opportunity MUST be recorded here first.  The Volunteer Hub is our official system of record, and it allows us to accurately track volunteer impact, report community data, and ensure your hours are properly documented.



Beach Clean Up Guidelines

Directions
Jacksonville Beach Pier
303 N 1st Street
Jacksonville Beach FL 32250


Google Maps link available upon request

Parking

There is plenty of parking at the pier. Parking is free Monday through Friday, with a small fee on weekends. Early morning cleanups are usually not affected. Dress for the weather and bring gloves, trash bags, sunscreen, hats, and plenty of water. You can volunteer solo or as part of a team.

Where to clean up
You can collect trash anywhere on the sand, around the walkways, under the pier, along the main boardwalk, in the pier parking lot, and in nearby city parks on the beach including the amphitheater.

Where not to clean up
Avoid stepping into the dunes, as this causes erosion. If you can safely reach an item without entering the dunes, feel free to pick it up.
If you encounter hazardous trash, handle it carefully or skip it entirely. Place any hazardous waste you do pick up in a sealed container using a tool to avoid direct contact. Never pick up needles or broken glass with your hands.

Consolidating trash and recycling
Bring everyone together about fifteen minutes before your end time to look through what was collected and consolidate smaller bags into larger ones.
If you want to separate recyclables like plastic bottles, you are welcome to do so, but there are no recycling bins on the beach. You will need to take recyclables home or to a local facility.

Where to place your trash bags
Place your tied trash bags next to any city trash can near the beach clocks. Do not place bags inside the cans. The city prefers them beside the cans for easier pickup and to avoid overflowing the containers.

Photos

Take photos of:

All participants (group photos work great!)The area cleanedA photo of your trash, tied up and placed next to the trash bins

Volunteer hours

Your hours will be verified using your self reported entry and the photos you send. Hours are awarded one to one, with a maximum of three per day. Please log your time through the self reporting tool in your Volunteer Hub profile.


Notes
Volunteers do not all need large bags. Smaller bags are fine for cigarette butts and small debris.
These cleanup instructions work for any beach or public waterway access point in Duval County.


For teams
You may choose the date and time that works best for your group. Be mindful of weekend parking fees.
The organizer should register on the Volunteer Hub and create a team for their event.
Encourage participants to create their own Volunteer Hub profiles so they can explore more opportunities in the community.


After your cleanup, email Volunteer@uwnefl.org with:
• Photos
• Full names of participants
• Date and times of your cleanup

Be sure to log your hours before emailing, as we verify them once your message is received. Please keep in mind that our team is small and often out in the community, so we ask for three to five business days to respond and approve hours.


We will verify hours for all participants based on the information provided and can prepare a recognition letter for your team.

Agency: Volunteer Center of United Way Northeast Florida

DIY Volunteering Made Easy
Start your project with these quick steps:

• Create your profile on the Volunteer Hub if you don’t have one yet
• Respond to the volunteer need you want to support
• Complete the required waiver before beginning
• Log your hours using the self reporting tool after you finish

Please note:  Any volunteer hours that are reported and need verification using any other organization (MobileServe, GivePulse, Better Impact, etc.) for this or any other volunteer opportunity MUST be recorded here first.  The Volunteer Hub is our official system of record, and it allows us to accurately track volunteer impact, report community data, and ensure your hours are properly documented.



Beach Clean Up Guidelines

Directions
Jacksonville Beach Pier
303 N 1st Street
Jacksonville Beach FL 32250


Google Maps link available upon request

Parking

There is plenty of parking at the pier. Parking is free Monday through Friday, with a small fee on weekends. Early morning cleanups are usually not affected. Dress for the weather and bring gloves, trash bags, sunscreen, hats, and plenty of water. You can volunteer solo or as part of a team.

Where to clean up
You can collect trash anywhere on the sand, around the walkways, under the pier, along the main boardwalk, in the pier parking lot, and in nearby city parks on the beach including the amphitheater.

Where not to clean up
Avoid stepping into the dunes, as this causes erosion. If you can safely reach an item without entering the dunes, feel free to pick it up.
If you encounter hazardous trash, handle it carefully or skip it entirely. Place any hazardous waste you do pick up in a sealed container using a tool to avoid direct contact. Never pick up needles or broken glass with your hands.

Consolidating trash and recycling
Bring everyone together about fifteen minutes before your end time to look through what was collected and consolidate smaller bags into larger ones.
If you want to separate recyclables like plastic bottles, you are welcome to do so, but there are no recycling bins on the beach. You will need to take recyclables home or to a local facility.

Where to place your trash bags
Place your tied trash bags next to any city trash can near the beach clocks. Do not place bags inside the cans. The city prefers them beside the cans for easier pickup and to avoid overflowing the containers.

Photos

Take photos of:

All participants (group photos work great!)The area cleanedA photo of your trash, tied up and placed next to the trash bins

Volunteer hours

Your hours will be verified using your self reported entry and the photos you send. Hours are awarded one to one, with a maximum of three per day. Please log your time through the self reporting tool in your Volunteer Hub profile.


Notes
Volunteers do not all need large bags. Smaller bags are fine for cigarette butts and small debris.
These cleanup instructions work for any beach or public waterway access point in Duval County.


For teams
You may choose the date and time that works best for your group. Be mindful of weekend parking fees.
The organizer should register on the Volunteer Hub and create a team for their event.
Encourage participants to create their own Volunteer Hub profiles so they can explore more opportunities in the community.


After your cleanup, email Volunteer@uwnefl.org with:
• Photos
• Full names of participants
• Date and times of your cleanup

Be sure to log your hours before emailing, as we verify them once your message is received. Please keep in mind that our team is small and often out in the community, so we ask for three to five business days to respond and approve hours.


We will verify hours for all participants based on the information provided and can prepare a recognition letter for your team.

Agency: Volunteer Center of United Way Northeast Florida

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32250

Allow Groups: Yes