Needs From: United Way of Northeast Florida

Volunteer: Volunteer Receptionist at United Way


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.

Days Morning Shift Afternoon Shift Tuesday 9 am to 1 pm 1 pm to 5 pm Wednesday 9 am to 1 pm 1 pm to 5 pm Thursday 9 am to 1 pm 1 pm to 5 pm


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!

Agency: Volunteer Center of United Way Northeast Florida


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.

Days Morning Shift Afternoon Shift Tuesday 9 am to 1 pm 1 pm to 5 pm Wednesday 9 am to 1 pm 1 pm to 5 pm Thursday 9 am to 1 pm 1 pm to 5 pm


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!

Agency: Volunteer Center of United Way Northeast Florida

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 32202

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Meet ALICE Experience - Available Shifts

 

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:

Participants assume the role of a low-income family member living on a limited budget and interact with volunteers playing the roles of bill collectors, school administrators, service providers, and more. A simulation creates a community of people living in poverty for one “month” comprised of four 15-minute weeks. During this hour, each family unit must connect with community resources (i.e. schools, utility companies, social service workers, etc.) to meet their basic needs on a limited income. The experience lasts about two hours. It includes an introduction, the actual simulation exercise, and a debriefing period in which participants and actors share their feelings and experiences and learn about ways they can get involved in reducing poverty in our community.

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

Thursday, September 18th, 8:45AM - The Jessie, 40 East Adams ST, Lecture Hall, Jacksonville, FL 32202Thursday, September 25th, 8:30AM - FSCJ North Campus, 4501 Capper Rd, Multipurpose Room A236, Jacksonville, FL 32218 Thursday, October 16th, 8:30AM - To Be DetermineThursday, October 23th, 5:30PM - The Jessie, 40 East Adams ST, Great Hall, Jacksonville, FL 32202

Agency: Volunteer Center of United Way Northeast Florida

 

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:

Participants assume the role of a low-income family member living on a limited budget and interact with volunteers playing the roles of bill collectors, school administrators, service providers, and more. A simulation creates a community of people living in poverty for one “month” comprised of four 15-minute weeks. During this hour, each family unit must connect with community resources (i.e. schools, utility companies, social service workers, etc.) to meet their basic needs on a limited income. The experience lasts about two hours. It includes an introduction, the actual simulation exercise, and a debriefing period in which participants and actors share their feelings and experiences and learn about ways they can get involved in reducing poverty in our community.

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

Thursday, September 18th, 8:45AM - The Jessie, 40 East Adams ST, Lecture Hall, Jacksonville, FL 32202Thursday, September 25th, 8:30AM - FSCJ North Campus, 4501 Capper Rd, Multipurpose Room A236, Jacksonville, FL 32218 Thursday, October 16th, 8:30AM - To Be DetermineThursday, October 23th, 5:30PM - The Jessie, 40 East Adams ST, Great Hall, Jacksonville, FL 32202

Agency: Volunteer Center of United Way Northeast Florida

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 32202

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Clinic Volunteer

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.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

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.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32209

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Emergency Room Volunteer

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.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

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.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32209

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Gift Shop Volunteer

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

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

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

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32209

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Guest Services Volunteer

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.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

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.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32209

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Patient Visitation

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.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

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.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32209

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Dog Therapy

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.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

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.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32209

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Dog Therapy (North Campus)

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.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

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.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32218

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Patient Visitation (North Campus)

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.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

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.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32218

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Guest Services Volunteer (North Campus)

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.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

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.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32218

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Gift Shop Volunteer (North Campus)

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

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

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

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32218

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Emergency Room Volunteer (North Campus)

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.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

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.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32218

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Clinic Volunteer (North Campus)

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.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

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.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32218

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Special Events Talent

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.

Agency: Episcopal Children's Services

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.

Agency: Episcopal Children's Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32256

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Landscaping

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.

Agency: Episcopal Children's Services

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.

Agency: Episcopal Children's Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32256

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Painters

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.

Agency: Episcopal Children's Services

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.

Agency: Episcopal Children's Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32256

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Afternoon receptionist

BASCA is looking for someone to answer phones and take messages Mon-Fri from 2pm until 5pm. 

Agency: BASCA INC

BASCA is looking for someone to answer phones and take messages Mon-Fri from 2pm until 5pm. 

Agency: BASCA INC

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32073

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Gardening

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.

Agency: Episcopal Children's Services

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.

Agency: Episcopal Children's Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32256

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Annual Event Committee

Sign up to be on JFCS's Event Planning Committee and be part of the biggest event of the season! Be a part of something great for the Florida community! 

 

All volunteers will be placed into sub-Committees at a later date.

Agency: Jewish Family & Community Services

Sign up to be on JFCS's Event Planning Committee and be part of the biggest event of the season! Be a part of something great for the Florida community! 

 

All volunteers will be placed into sub-Committees at a later date.

Agency: Jewish Family & Community Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32256

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Office / Clerical

JFCS needs help with filing documents and contributing to fast solutions that help the entirety of Florida. Be a help to the community and join today!

Agency: Jewish Family & Community Services

JFCS needs help with filing documents and contributing to fast solutions that help the entirety of Florida. Be a help to the community and join today!

Agency: Jewish Family & Community Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32256

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Hubbard House Thrift Store Volunteer

Help sort and organize donations to the Hubbard House Thrift Store, and display/merchandise items on the sales floor. The Thrift Store is open for the general public, but also available for survivors of domestic violence to shop through a special voucher program.

Weekday and Saturday opportunities available.

Agency: Hubbard House

Help sort and organize donations to the Hubbard House Thrift Store, and display/merchandise items on the sales floor. The Thrift Store is open for the general public, but also available for survivors of domestic violence to shop through a special voucher program.

Weekday and Saturday opportunities available.

Agency: Hubbard House

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32216

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Sulzbacher Meal Groups Needed

Did you know that for lunch and dinner we not only serve our residents, but also anyone in the community who is hungry? We do this 365 days a year and serve over 1,500 meals daily (including breakfast for our residents). Our last fiscal year we served around 560,000 meals! All of this was done with the help of our hundreds of Meal Group volunteers.

To keep our kitchen sustainable and accommodate the high volume of need, groups must sponsor lunch and dinner shifts. It works out to about $0.50 per person for lunch and about $0.80 per person for dinner. Student and military groups are exempt from the sponsorship requirements.
 

Meal

Cooking Shift

Sponsorship

Serving Shift

Sponsorship

Full Shift

Sponsorship

Breakfast

5am-6am

$0

6am-8am

$0

5am-8am

$0

Lunch

9am-11am

$150

11am-1pm

$150

9am-1pm

$300

Dinner

3pm-5pm

$250

5pm-7pm

$250

3pm-7pm

$500*

*Groups can choose dinner from the chef’s library for an extra $100 donation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E-mail Sulzbacher Volunteer Coordinator, Emily Knight-Smith for additional information at EmilyKnight-Smith@sulzbacherjax.org 

Agency: Sulzbacher

Did you know that for lunch and dinner we not only serve our residents, but also anyone in the community who is hungry? We do this 365 days a year and serve over 1,500 meals daily (including breakfast for our residents). Our last fiscal year we served around 560,000 meals! All of this was done with the help of our hundreds of Meal Group volunteers.

To keep our kitchen sustainable and accommodate the high volume of need, groups must sponsor lunch and dinner shifts. It works out to about $0.50 per person for lunch and about $0.80 per person for dinner. Student and military groups are exempt from the sponsorship requirements.
 

Meal

Cooking Shift

Sponsorship

Serving Shift

Sponsorship

Full Shift

Sponsorship

Breakfast

5am-6am

$0

6am-8am

$0

5am-8am

$0

Lunch

9am-11am

$150

11am-1pm

$150

9am-1pm

$300

Dinner

3pm-5pm

$250

5pm-7pm

$250

3pm-7pm

$500*

*Groups can choose dinner from the chef’s library for an extra $100 donation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E-mail Sulzbacher Volunteer Coordinator, Emily Knight-Smith for additional information at EmilyKnight-Smith@sulzbacherjax.org 

Agency: Sulzbacher

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32202

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Telephone Position

The telephone would involve answering the calls, giving out information and compassionate listening. 

This position can be onsite or remote.

If onsite, we are located in a basement so climbing up and down stairs is required.  We do not have an elevator.  

If you are interested in an onsite orientation, please contact DESC.

Agency: Downtown Ecumenical Services Council, Inc.

The telephone would involve answering the calls, giving out information and compassionate listening. 

This position can be onsite or remote.

If onsite, we are located in a basement so climbing up and down stairs is required.  We do not have an elevator.  

If you are interested in an onsite orientation, please contact DESC.

Agency: Downtown Ecumenical Services Council, Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32202-3217

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Resale Store Volunteer

Volunteers needed to assist in resale store with sorting donations, pricing, hanging clothes, displaying donations, or running the register. 

The resale store is open Tuesday-Friday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm.  The store is closed to shoppers on Monday, but we receive and sort donations.  We are happy to have your help any time we are here!

If interested, please call 904-261-5227 to speak with our store manager.

Agency: Micah's Place

Volunteers needed to assist in resale store with sorting donations, pricing, hanging clothes, displaying donations, or running the register. 

The resale store is open Tuesday-Friday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm.  The store is closed to shoppers on Monday, but we receive and sort donations.  We are happy to have your help any time we are here!

If interested, please call 904-261-5227 to speak with our store manager.

Agency: Micah's Place

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32034

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Adult Literacy Volunteer

The Women’s center of Jacksonville touches the lives of over 10,000 women and their families every year. Our mission is to improve the lives of women through advocacy, support, and education.

 

We have many exciting opportunities that will allow you to make a difference in the lives of women and girls. Volunteers receive extensive training, so don't worry if you don't have experience.

 

Literacy Tutor: If you are passionate about literacy, participate in this rewarding program by tutoring students in reading, writing, math, social studies, science, computer skills, or English as a second language. Training and support are provided.

 

 

 

Agency: Women's Center of Jacksonville

The Women’s center of Jacksonville touches the lives of over 10,000 women and their families every year. Our mission is to improve the lives of women through advocacy, support, and education.

 

We have many exciting opportunities that will allow you to make a difference in the lives of women and girls. Volunteers receive extensive training, so don't worry if you don't have experience.

 

Literacy Tutor: If you are passionate about literacy, participate in this rewarding program by tutoring students in reading, writing, math, social studies, science, computer skills, or English as a second language. Training and support are provided.

 

 

 

Agency: Women's Center of Jacksonville

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32211

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Nurse

Come join the dynamic team at Volunteers in Medicine and help the Jacksonville community who have no medical insurance. Volunteers in Medicine is seeking nurses to assist providers at our downtown free clinic for the working uninsured. Various shifts are needed during our main working hours of Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 - 5:00. A nine month commitment is required, as all positions require training. Please contact the Director of  Volunteers at cwallace@vim-jax.org 

Agency: Volunteers in Medicine Jacksonville

Come join the dynamic team at Volunteers in Medicine and help the Jacksonville community who have no medical insurance. Volunteers in Medicine is seeking nurses to assist providers at our downtown free clinic for the working uninsured. Various shifts are needed during our main working hours of Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 - 5:00. A nine month commitment is required, as all positions require training. Please contact the Director of  Volunteers at cwallace@vim-jax.org 

Agency: Volunteers in Medicine Jacksonville

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32202

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Data Entry

Entering data points from event nights, assisting with volunteer management interface (this program right here), and helping to create systems to make all processes easier. 

Agency: Ritz Theatre & Museum

Entering data points from event nights, assisting with volunteer management interface (this program right here), and helping to create systems to make all processes easier. 

Agency: Ritz Theatre & Museum

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32202

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Docent

Conducting tours in the museum, assisting Archivist and Museum Administrator

Agency: Ritz Theatre & Museum

Conducting tours in the museum, assisting Archivist and Museum Administrator

Agency: Ritz Theatre & Museum

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32202

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: General Clean Up

Helping keep the Ritz beautiful inside and out!

Agency: Ritz Theatre & Museum

Helping keep the Ritz beautiful inside and out!

Agency: Ritz Theatre & Museum

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32202

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Office/Clerical

Helping out with the administrative tasks, mostly seated, and inside.

Agency: Ritz Theatre & Museum

Helping out with the administrative tasks, mostly seated, and inside.

Agency: Ritz Theatre & Museum

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32202

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: New to You Resale Store Volunteers Needed!

Are you a Northeast FL local or visitor looking for a volunteer opportunity that serves a great cause and connects you to the community? Are you a student who would like to help support individuals and families in need while earning service hours for school? Barnabas' New to You Resale Store is seeking motivated volunteers to help our neighbors in Nassau County thrive. All store proceeds help fund the programs offered at Barnabas, so each New to You volunteer also works to fulfill the mission of our food, medical/dental and crisis assistance programs. 

We are looking for several volunteers to join our team at New to You in the following positions:

Arts & Books Associate Cashier Clothing Associate Décor Associate Dock Associate Electronics Associate Fitting Room Attendant Greeter Sales Floor Associate

 

**CURRENT BUSINESS HOURS 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. MONDAY - FRIDAY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE**

Click here to apply online, or contact the Volunteer Coordinator at kcherry@barnabasnassau.org for more information.

Agency: Barnabas

Are you a Northeast FL local or visitor looking for a volunteer opportunity that serves a great cause and connects you to the community? Are you a student who would like to help support individuals and families in need while earning service hours for school? Barnabas' New to You Resale Store is seeking motivated volunteers to help our neighbors in Nassau County thrive. All store proceeds help fund the programs offered at Barnabas, so each New to You volunteer also works to fulfill the mission of our food, medical/dental and crisis assistance programs. 

We are looking for several volunteers to join our team at New to You in the following positions:

Arts & Books Associate Cashier Clothing Associate Décor Associate Dock Associate Electronics Associate Fitting Room Attendant Greeter Sales Floor Associate

 

**CURRENT BUSINESS HOURS 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. MONDAY - FRIDAY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE**

Click here to apply online, or contact the Volunteer Coordinator at kcherry@barnabasnassau.org for more information.

Agency: Barnabas

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32034

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Secretary

This is a board level position. The Secretary of the Board takes minutes during annual board meetings. Secretary sends out invites to board meetings annually.

Agency: Senior Adoption Network

This is a board level position. The Secretary of the Board takes minutes during annual board meetings. Secretary sends out invites to board meetings annually.

Agency: Senior Adoption Network

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32216

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Grant Writing Team Member

The Grant Writing Team Member assists 2 grant writing board members in identifying and applying for grant funding opportunities to benefit the elderly with critically needed life saving services.

Agency: Senior Adoption Network

The Grant Writing Team Member assists 2 grant writing board members in identifying and applying for grant funding opportunities to benefit the elderly with critically needed life saving services.

Agency: Senior Adoption Network

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32216

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Vice President of the Board

The Vice President of the Board is answerable to the Senior Vice President. Duties include oversight of Department Chairs and coordinating activities via telephone, text and email.

Agency: Senior Adoption Network

The Vice President of the Board is answerable to the Senior Vice President. Duties include oversight of Department Chairs and coordinating activities via telephone, text and email.

Agency: Senior Adoption Network

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32216

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Driver

Volunteer drivers needed to drive American Cancer Society/ Hope Lodge shuttle van that helps adult persons with cancer get to and from medical appointments at 6 oncology clinics located in Jacksonville.  Must have valid drivers license and able to complete training.

Agency: Senior Adoption Network

Volunteer drivers needed to drive American Cancer Society/ Hope Lodge shuttle van that helps adult persons with cancer get to and from medical appointments at 6 oncology clinics located in Jacksonville.  Must have valid drivers license and able to complete training.

Agency: Senior Adoption Network

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32204

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Rape Recovery Team Intern/Volunteer

Volunteers and Interns in the Rape Recovery team work with survivors of sexual assault. Volunteers and interns may:

-Hold a 12 hour shift (as backup) on our 24 hour hotline

-Assist with tabling during community outreaches

-Administrative Tasks

-Assisting advocates with client case loads

Agency: Women's Center of Jacksonville

Volunteers and Interns in the Rape Recovery team work with survivors of sexual assault. Volunteers and interns may:

-Hold a 12 hour shift (as backup) on our 24 hour hotline

-Assist with tabling during community outreaches

-Administrative Tasks

-Assisting advocates with client case loads

Agency: Women's Center of Jacksonville

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32211

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: YoungLives Mentors Needed! Be the Mentor You Wish You Had!

Our mission is to present the gospel of Jesus Christ to teen moms so that they have the opportunity to know and respond to Him. 

 

YoungLives mentors serve as leaders for the whole group while also pursuing deep personal relationships with teen moms. 

Responsibilities can range from: 

 Contact work — meet and befriend teen moms in your local area (at school, parenting classes), and pursue a deeper, more personal relationship with at least one teen mom.  Club — regularly plan, attend, participate, and bring girls to monthly club.  Training — attend monthly mentor training times and any required Young Life training.   Camp — promote and attend (if possible) YoungLives summer camp.  Campaigners — help lead, participate in, and bring girls to Campaigners Bible studies.  Other Events — take moms and babies on field trips, to parenting classes and more.

We will place you where you feel you will be most effective. 

Support: 

You will be trained by the YoungLives coordinator. You will have regular fellowship with other mentors. You will be challenged to grow closer to Christ.

Qualifications:

Growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  Desire to love, build a relationship with, and grow close to teen moms.  Willingness to participate in training. Involvement in a local church.  Willingness to make a minimum of a one-year commitment to pursuing teen moms. Completed Young Life Volunteer Application. Completed Mentor Covenant (available on Staff Resources).  Completed Faith and Conduct Statement.  Approved Driver Questionnaire.  Approved Background Check. If you are interested in any of the above, please contact Jordan Whitmarsh with any questions! beachesylvs@yahoo.com (904) 588-5989

Agency: Jacksonville YoungLives

Our mission is to present the gospel of Jesus Christ to teen moms so that they have the opportunity to know and respond to Him. 

 

YoungLives mentors serve as leaders for the whole group while also pursuing deep personal relationships with teen moms. 

Responsibilities can range from: 

 Contact work — meet and befriend teen moms in your local area (at school, parenting classes), and pursue a deeper, more personal relationship with at least one teen mom.  Club — regularly plan, attend, participate, and bring girls to monthly club.  Training — attend monthly mentor training times and any required Young Life training.   Camp — promote and attend (if possible) YoungLives summer camp.  Campaigners — help lead, participate in, and bring girls to Campaigners Bible studies.  Other Events — take moms and babies on field trips, to parenting classes and more.

We will place you where you feel you will be most effective. 

Support: 

You will be trained by the YoungLives coordinator. You will have regular fellowship with other mentors. You will be challenged to grow closer to Christ.

Qualifications:

Growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  Desire to love, build a relationship with, and grow close to teen moms.  Willingness to participate in training. Involvement in a local church.  Willingness to make a minimum of a one-year commitment to pursuing teen moms. Completed Young Life Volunteer Application. Completed Mentor Covenant (available on Staff Resources).  Completed Faith and Conduct Statement.  Approved Driver Questionnaire.  Approved Background Check. If you are interested in any of the above, please contact Jordan Whitmarsh with any questions! beachesylvs@yahoo.com (904) 588-5989

Agency: Jacksonville YoungLives

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32202

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: YoungLives Dinners: Change Lives One Plate at a Time!

We need volunteers to provide meals to teenage moms during mentoring sessions, which we call club time.

Food involves bringing food to club setting up, serving, and cleaning up after dinner is done.

We need food for 30-35 people. You can arrive at 5:30pm to start setting up. We start eating at 5:45pm and finish eating by 6:15pm. Pack up leftover food for girls to take home. We have to go containers. Typically finished with clean up by 7pm. We ask that with every meal there is a main dish, side dish, salad, dessert and drinks.

Please bring paper products, you may bring themed plates or themed food if you want. Usually Juice boxes and water bottles are easy. But we have had people bring tea and lemonade. We try and stay away from sodas.

 If you would like to help with food please contact Jordan Whitmarsh at (904) 588-5989 or Margaret Schrader 904-534-7513

Agency: Jacksonville YoungLives

We need volunteers to provide meals to teenage moms during mentoring sessions, which we call club time.

Food involves bringing food to club setting up, serving, and cleaning up after dinner is done.

We need food for 30-35 people. You can arrive at 5:30pm to start setting up. We start eating at 5:45pm and finish eating by 6:15pm. Pack up leftover food for girls to take home. We have to go containers. Typically finished with clean up by 7pm. We ask that with every meal there is a main dish, side dish, salad, dessert and drinks.

Please bring paper products, you may bring themed plates or themed food if you want. Usually Juice boxes and water bottles are easy. But we have had people bring tea and lemonade. We try and stay away from sodas.

 If you would like to help with food please contact Jordan Whitmarsh at (904) 588-5989 or Margaret Schrader 904-534-7513

Agency: Jacksonville YoungLives

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32224

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Refugee Youth Mentor

We are in search for volunteer mentors who would like to share their skills and experience to assist refugee youth clients achieve their educational, vocational, or personal goals. The Refugee Mentoring Service helps promote positive civil and social engagement and supports our refugees youth clients (ages 15-24 years old) educational and vocation advancement. Mentors get placed with a refugee youth client whose goals matches the mentors skills and experiences. They meet each week or every other week to help the mentees towards their goals. 

For more information, email: refugeeyouth@lssjax.org

 

Agency: Lutheran Social Services of NE FL

We are in search for volunteer mentors who would like to share their skills and experience to assist refugee youth clients achieve their educational, vocational, or personal goals. The Refugee Mentoring Service helps promote positive civil and social engagement and supports our refugees youth clients (ages 15-24 years old) educational and vocation advancement. Mentors get placed with a refugee youth client whose goals matches the mentors skills and experiences. They meet each week or every other week to help the mentees towards their goals. 

For more information, email: refugeeyouth@lssjax.org

 

Agency: Lutheran Social Services of NE FL

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32207

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Help Promote Hearing Health in Our Community!

Providing free hearing screenings to uninsured and underinsured members of our population is a significant component of our community outreach. During the last Fiscal Year, we provided 507 free screenings at 17 different health fairs that were primarily run by staff members on a volunteer basis.

This year, our goal is to continue to expand our screening program by assembling a group of additional volunteers who will comprise a superstar “Screen Team.” This team will collaborate with staff throughout the year to provide underserved members of our community with free hearing screenings.

All individuals interested in volunteering as part of the Screen Team will be required to undergo a brief 1 hour raining led by Center staff, and will receive a signed certificate verifying their qualifications to participate with us in community screenings. Training times will be determined based on the availability of interested first-time volunteers.

 

Agency: Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center

Providing free hearing screenings to uninsured and underinsured members of our population is a significant component of our community outreach. During the last Fiscal Year, we provided 507 free screenings at 17 different health fairs that were primarily run by staff members on a volunteer basis.

This year, our goal is to continue to expand our screening program by assembling a group of additional volunteers who will comprise a superstar “Screen Team.” This team will collaborate with staff throughout the year to provide underserved members of our community with free hearing screenings.

All individuals interested in volunteering as part of the Screen Team will be required to undergo a brief 1 hour raining led by Center staff, and will receive a signed certificate verifying their qualifications to participate with us in community screenings. Training times will be determined based on the availability of interested first-time volunteers.

 

Agency: Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32202

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Community Events Coordinator

The Community Events Coordinator will recruit volunteers to man the TAC booth at local community events with the goal of recruiting therapy animal teams. They will work with the Board of Directors to determine which events to attend during the fall and spring. The coordinator will handle all communication with the event directors and handle registration and payment for the TAC booth. They will also be responsible for scheduling the volunteers for each event and making sure they are trained and have all the materials available to them for the event.

Example list of events:

DOGS DAYS OF SUMMER ADOPT A BARK IN THE PARK St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals Barks & Brews: Kanine Social Fall Festival & Dog Walk Barks & Brews: ENGINE 15 Downtown Barks & Brews: Hyperion STRUT YOUR MUTT HALLOWEEN PET PHOTOS Barks & Brews: ENGINE 15 downtown FAMILY PET FAIR & BLESSING OF PETS Barks & Brews: Hyperion Barks & Brews: Engine 15 downtown Barks & Brews: HYPERION Barks & Brews: Engine 15 downtown Barks & Brews: Engine 15 downtown Nemours Pediatric Nursing Education Conference


Some events require that we bring our own tent and table, so this volunteer will be responsible for bringing all the items and setting them up with help from the recruited event volunteers.

 

THE COORDINATOR MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND COMMUNITY EVENTS THAT ARE TYPICALLY ON WEEKENDS.

This position can be shared with a co-coordinator. We have had success with 2 volunteer leads where the tasks are split.

TERM: 1 year

Agency: Therapy Animal Coalition, Inc.

The Community Events Coordinator will recruit volunteers to man the TAC booth at local community events with the goal of recruiting therapy animal teams. They will work with the Board of Directors to determine which events to attend during the fall and spring. The coordinator will handle all communication with the event directors and handle registration and payment for the TAC booth. They will also be responsible for scheduling the volunteers for each event and making sure they are trained and have all the materials available to them for the event.

Example list of events:

DOGS DAYS OF SUMMER ADOPT A BARK IN THE PARK St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals Barks & Brews: Kanine Social Fall Festival & Dog Walk Barks & Brews: ENGINE 15 Downtown Barks & Brews: Hyperion STRUT YOUR MUTT HALLOWEEN PET PHOTOS Barks & Brews: ENGINE 15 downtown FAMILY PET FAIR & BLESSING OF PETS Barks & Brews: Hyperion Barks & Brews: Engine 15 downtown Barks & Brews: HYPERION Barks & Brews: Engine 15 downtown Barks & Brews: Engine 15 downtown Nemours Pediatric Nursing Education Conference


Some events require that we bring our own tent and table, so this volunteer will be responsible for bringing all the items and setting them up with help from the recruited event volunteers.

 

THE COORDINATOR MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND COMMUNITY EVENTS THAT ARE TYPICALLY ON WEEKENDS.

This position can be shared with a co-coordinator. We have had success with 2 volunteer leads where the tasks are split.

TERM: 1 year

Agency: Therapy Animal Coalition, Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32207

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: FREE Community Opioid Education and Prevention Trainings

Agency: Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition

Agency: Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32206

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Grant Writing Team Member

The Grant Writing Team Member assists 2 grant writing board members in identifying and applying for grant funding opportunities to benefit the elderly with critically needed life saving services. The tasks associated with this position can be performed remotely.

Agency: Senior Adoption Network

The Grant Writing Team Member assists 2 grant writing board members in identifying and applying for grant funding opportunities to benefit the elderly with critically needed life saving services. The tasks associated with this position can be performed remotely.

Agency: Senior Adoption Network

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32216

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Volunteer member Board Chair

This is a board level position. The Volunteer Chair recruits and assigns volunteers for Social media, Crowd Funding, Legal, Clergy, Treasury, Events, and Grant Writing efforts in support of Operation We Care About You, Operation Grateful Nation, Operation Remember Me and Operation Deliverance.

Agency: Senior Adoption Network

This is a board level position. The Volunteer Chair recruits and assigns volunteers for Social media, Crowd Funding, Legal, Clergy, Treasury, Events, and Grant Writing efforts in support of Operation We Care About You, Operation Grateful Nation, Operation Remember Me and Operation Deliverance.

Agency: Senior Adoption Network

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32216

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Events Team Member

Seeking an Events Team Member to assist in the coordination and operation of events.

Agency: Senior Adoption Network

Seeking an Events Team Member to assist in the coordination and operation of events.

Agency: Senior Adoption Network

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32216

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Become a Caring Connector

We need great volunteers for our Caring Connections Telephone Reassurance Program!

ElderSource's Caring Connections Telephone Reassurance Program provides a friendly telephone call from a volunteer to an older adult who is living alone and/or homebound. The goal of the program is to eliminate or reduce some of the concerns facing homebound seniors: isolation, loneliness, depression, anxiety and cognitive decline.

Many older adults want to remain independent and age in place in their own homes; however because they are isolated or housebound, meaningful relationships are difficult to come by. Caring Connections volunteers will reach out by phone regularly to these seniors to offer a friendly check-in and an opportunity to feel connected to the community beyond their front door.

Want to Become a Caring Connections Volunteer?

This is a wonderful volunteer opportunity for someone looking to make a difference in the life of a senior. All volunteers must:

Be willing to establish a friendly, caring relationship with seniors over the phone. Have great listening skills. Be willing to make a commitment to call a senior at least once a week for a minimum of six months to a year. Agree to a background screening and reference check. Attend orientation and training sessions. For more information on this program, or if you know a senior who could benefit from this program, please contact: Vanessa Boyer
904-391-6631 
volunteers@myeldersource.org

Agency: ElderSource

We need great volunteers for our Caring Connections Telephone Reassurance Program!

ElderSource's Caring Connections Telephone Reassurance Program provides a friendly telephone call from a volunteer to an older adult who is living alone and/or homebound. The goal of the program is to eliminate or reduce some of the concerns facing homebound seniors: isolation, loneliness, depression, anxiety and cognitive decline.

Many older adults want to remain independent and age in place in their own homes; however because they are isolated or housebound, meaningful relationships are difficult to come by. Caring Connections volunteers will reach out by phone regularly to these seniors to offer a friendly check-in and an opportunity to feel connected to the community beyond their front door.

Want to Become a Caring Connections Volunteer?

This is a wonderful volunteer opportunity for someone looking to make a difference in the life of a senior. All volunteers must:

Be willing to establish a friendly, caring relationship with seniors over the phone. Have great listening skills. Be willing to make a commitment to call a senior at least once a week for a minimum of six months to a year. Agree to a background screening and reference check. Attend orientation and training sessions. For more information on this program, or if you know a senior who could benefit from this program, please contact: Vanessa Boyer
904-391-6631 
volunteers@myeldersource.org

Agency: ElderSource

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32257

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: SHINE volunteers needed!

Wouldn’t you like to help people to make the best decisions possible about their health
insurance coverage? 

Being a SHINE volunteer is very rewarding and a great service to your community! SHINE volunteers are not affiliated with any insurance company and do not sell insurance--it is a statewide volunteer program offering seniors, adults with disabilities and their caregiver’s free, unbiased counseling on Medicare and health insurance issues.


Bilingual volunteers needed!
To learn more, call
(904) 391-6631
Log on to
www.floridashine.org
to complete the application.
Calling All Problem Solvers, Achievers and Leaders:
Join the SHINE Team!

Agency: United Way of Northeast Florida Group Engagement

Wouldn’t you like to help people to make the best decisions possible about their health
insurance coverage? 

Being a SHINE volunteer is very rewarding and a great service to your community! SHINE volunteers are not affiliated with any insurance company and do not sell insurance--it is a statewide volunteer program offering seniors, adults with disabilities and their caregiver’s free, unbiased counseling on Medicare and health insurance issues.


Bilingual volunteers needed!
To learn more, call
(904) 391-6631
Log on to
www.floridashine.org
to complete the application.
Calling All Problem Solvers, Achievers and Leaders:
Join the SHINE Team!

Agency: United Way of Northeast Florida Group Engagement

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32257

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Connect with Your Passion and Build Up Your Resume - Agency Support Specialist Volunteer

You can help non-profits build their capacity and improve the community by recruiting volunteers through the United Way of Northeast Florida's Volunteer Hub on behalf of United Way's community partners. Your job will include:  

Communicating with the selected nonprofit to understand their needs Posting volunteer opportunities and events on this very Volunteer Hub   Create engaging written and visual content for the volunteer hub  Drive engagement with social media by posting the agency's needs and events frequently to agency’s site. 

This is a remote position. Your hours are calculated based on the number of hours spent posting the needs and events for the partner agency.  You will be self-directed but supported through United Way of Northeast Florida's Volunteer and Community Engagement team.

You should only be contacted by your non-profit agency twice a month to post events and volunteer opportunities.  

Skills Needed:  

Excellent verbal and written communication skills  Proficient computer skills  Be digitally savvy and able to update the volunteer hub as appropriate   

Requirements:  

Attend Agency Get Connected training  Have served 10 hours as a volunteer in some capacity through the volunteer hub within the last 18 months.   Must Serve at least 3 hours a month for a minimum of 6 months.  Complete tasks assigned as directed by partner agency (posting needs and events in the volunteer hub)  Communicate frequently with partner agency and United Way (respond to agencies as appropriate)  Attend any related trainings to stay up to date  with the technology (will count as volunteer hours) 

If you are interested but have not served 10 hours as a volunteer, please contact us at volunteer@uwnefl.org.

 

 

 

Agency: Volunteer Center of United Way Northeast Florida

You can help non-profits build their capacity and improve the community by recruiting volunteers through the United Way of Northeast Florida's Volunteer Hub on behalf of United Way's community partners. Your job will include:  

Communicating with the selected nonprofit to understand their needs Posting volunteer opportunities and events on this very Volunteer Hub   Create engaging written and visual content for the volunteer hub  Drive engagement with social media by posting the agency's needs and events frequently to agency’s site. 

This is a remote position. Your hours are calculated based on the number of hours spent posting the needs and events for the partner agency.  You will be self-directed but supported through United Way of Northeast Florida's Volunteer and Community Engagement team.

You should only be contacted by your non-profit agency twice a month to post events and volunteer opportunities.  

Skills Needed:  

Excellent verbal and written communication skills  Proficient computer skills  Be digitally savvy and able to update the volunteer hub as appropriate   

Requirements:  

Attend Agency Get Connected training  Have served 10 hours as a volunteer in some capacity through the volunteer hub within the last 18 months.   Must Serve at least 3 hours a month for a minimum of 6 months.  Complete tasks assigned as directed by partner agency (posting needs and events in the volunteer hub)  Communicate frequently with partner agency and United Way (respond to agencies as appropriate)  Attend any related trainings to stay up to date  with the technology (will count as volunteer hours) 

If you are interested but have not served 10 hours as a volunteer, please contact us at volunteer@uwnefl.org.

 

 

 

Agency: Volunteer Center of United Way Northeast Florida

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32202

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: ALS Telephone Reassurance “Phone Friends” Volunteer

If you are a  nurturing, positive, and supportive person who is 21 or older, we'd love your help!

You can help meet the Florida Chapter ALS Association's mission to support people living with ALS and their caregivers while still maintaining social distancing guidelines. Volunteers are needed to provide weekly conversational (phone, email, video) contact to convey support and concern about the well-being and quality of life of a person living with ALS and/or the caregiver.

Time Commitment: Initial Online Training; one call (or other communication, if necessary) each week for up to 15 minutes

For questions, please contact Jackie Mathews at 888-257-1717 x113 or jmathews@alsafl.org .

 

 

Agency: The ALS Association - Florida

If you are a  nurturing, positive, and supportive person who is 21 or older, we'd love your help!

You can help meet the Florida Chapter ALS Association's mission to support people living with ALS and their caregivers while still maintaining social distancing guidelines. Volunteers are needed to provide weekly conversational (phone, email, video) contact to convey support and concern about the well-being and quality of life of a person living with ALS and/or the caregiver.

Time Commitment: Initial Online Training; one call (or other communication, if necessary) each week for up to 15 minutes

For questions, please contact Jackie Mathews at 888-257-1717 x113 or jmathews@alsafl.org .

 

 

Agency: The ALS Association - Florida

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 33619

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Storyteller

Do you love to learn about other cultures?  Have a knack for sharing information in a way that draws others into the story? This would be a great opportunity for you.  We need someone to help tell our story in a creative way. We are looking for someone passionate about bringing stories to life as a way of instilling compassion and awareness to Beyond90 and the refugees in our community.

Agency: Beyond90, Inc.

Do you love to learn about other cultures?  Have a knack for sharing information in a way that draws others into the story? This would be a great opportunity for you.  We need someone to help tell our story in a creative way. We are looking for someone passionate about bringing stories to life as a way of instilling compassion and awareness to Beyond90 and the refugees in our community.

Agency: Beyond90, Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32207-5742

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Videographer

We are in need of a videographer to periodically visit our campus during classes and service hours to capture how we serve the refugee community and to highlight who they are and the impact they are having in our area.  We anticipate only a couple of hours of shooting a month.  Looking for shorter videos that can be shared in social media.  Periodically we have events where it would be great to have some video to share.  We follow all necessary COVID protocols.  

Agency: Beyond90, Inc.

We are in need of a videographer to periodically visit our campus during classes and service hours to capture how we serve the refugee community and to highlight who they are and the impact they are having in our area.  We anticipate only a couple of hours of shooting a month.  Looking for shorter videos that can be shared in social media.  Periodically we have events where it would be great to have some video to share.  We follow all necessary COVID protocols.  

Agency: Beyond90, Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32207-5742

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Photographer

We are in need of a photographer to periodically visit our campus during classes and service hours to capture high quality photos of the services we provide to the refugee community.  We anticipate only a couple of hours a month.  Looking for pictures that can be shared in social media and other marketing materials.  Periodically we have events where it would be great to have some photos to share as well.  We follow all necessary COVID protocols.  

Agency: Beyond90, Inc.

We are in need of a photographer to periodically visit our campus during classes and service hours to capture high quality photos of the services we provide to the refugee community.  We anticipate only a couple of hours a month.  Looking for pictures that can be shared in social media and other marketing materials.  Periodically we have events where it would be great to have some photos to share as well.  We follow all necessary COVID protocols.  

Agency: Beyond90, Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32207-5742

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Social Services Help

Refugees come to our service center for assistance with all kinds of needs.  These needs include but are not limited to public assistance applications, understanding mail, making calls to agencies, accident reporting, school enrollment, submitting online job applications and much more.  We need people willing to assist refugees with their requests.  Our office hours for these services are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Commitment level is up to you but at least a 1/2 day a week would be beneficial as there is some training required. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Agency: Beyond90, Inc.

Refugees come to our service center for assistance with all kinds of needs.  These needs include but are not limited to public assistance applications, understanding mail, making calls to agencies, accident reporting, school enrollment, submitting online job applications and much more.  We need people willing to assist refugees with their requests.  Our office hours for these services are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Commitment level is up to you but at least a 1/2 day a week would be beneficial as there is some training required. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Agency: Beyond90, Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32207-5742

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Mentors/volunteers

Mentors and volunteers needed to help in our unique thrift boutique, repurposing room, garden, and tearoom. 

Social skills club every Saturday evening.  Office Assistant. 

Many opportunities are available, no experience is needed but is appreciated. Work a a few hours or a few days. 

Agency: PossAbilities Plus, Inc

Mentors and volunteers needed to help in our unique thrift boutique, repurposing room, garden, and tearoom. 

Social skills club every Saturday evening.  Office Assistant. 

Many opportunities are available, no experience is needed but is appreciated. Work a a few hours or a few days. 

Agency: PossAbilities Plus, Inc

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32233

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Youth Education (Primary Prevention) Volunteer/Intern

In addition to providing life-saving shelter and services for survivors of domestic violence, Hubbard House also educates Jacksonville-area youth about healthy relationships. We are in need of a volunteer or intern who can support this education initiative.

Hubbard House will provide training and curriculum to use for these classes. Background screening ($64.25) will be required. Scheduling is flexible, since we instruct in-school, after-school, and summer camp programs.

Experience in educating youth is a plus, but not required.

Agency: Hubbard House

In addition to providing life-saving shelter and services for survivors of domestic violence, Hubbard House also educates Jacksonville-area youth about healthy relationships. We are in need of a volunteer or intern who can support this education initiative.

Hubbard House will provide training and curriculum to use for these classes. Background screening ($64.25) will be required. Scheduling is flexible, since we instruct in-school, after-school, and summer camp programs.

Experience in educating youth is a plus, but not required.

Agency: Hubbard House

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32201

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Hubbard House Community Ambassadors

This position involves attending events in the community to hand out informational materials and interact one-on-one with members of the public, to raise awareness about domestic violence and Hubbard House resources. In addition to small events like health fairs, we frequently attend larger events like festivals.

Community Ambassadors are required to attend a virtual orientation (www.hubbardhouse.org/events) and pay for/clear a Level II background screening ($64.25) that Hubbard House will arrange. Additional training is provided as needed, to ensure the volunteer is comfortable speaking about this subject matter.

Events are often weeknights and weekends, but occasional weekday opportunities exist as well. Events may be indoors or outdoors. When outdoors, a tent can be provided.

Agency: Hubbard House

This position involves attending events in the community to hand out informational materials and interact one-on-one with members of the public, to raise awareness about domestic violence and Hubbard House resources. In addition to small events like health fairs, we frequently attend larger events like festivals.

Community Ambassadors are required to attend a virtual orientation (www.hubbardhouse.org/events) and pay for/clear a Level II background screening ($64.25) that Hubbard House will arrange. Additional training is provided as needed, to ensure the volunteer is comfortable speaking about this subject matter.

Events are often weeknights and weekends, but occasional weekday opportunities exist as well. Events may be indoors or outdoors. When outdoors, a tent can be provided.

Agency: Hubbard House

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32201

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Sort clothing

The clothing ministry program of Presbyterian Social Ministries collects new and gently used clothing. Volunteers then come in and sort them by gender, size, type, and season. After they are sorted and boxed accordingly, we distribute them back out to direct-service partner agencies. Typical recipients are schools, churches, and a variety of other nonprofit agencies that give the clothes away directly to those in need.

Donated clothes require daily attention and volunteers are critical to keeping the process moving along smoothly.

We process over 300,000 articles of clothing per year, most of them new. Much of this success is driven by the volunteers that give their time throughout the year getting clothes ready for distribution.

 How to be prepared:

When volunteering, wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Sometimes volunteers may be asked to lift some boxes. The clothes need to be sorted, sized, and grouped by gender and season and boxed up. Specific instructions will be given so you’ll know exactly what, where, and how to do the clothing. There is ice/water onsite and a refrigerator/microwave available to use should you like to bring a snack to eat while you’re here.

At this time, we can only accommodate small groups (more than two (2) people) with pre-approval. We are in greatest need of volunteers that can commit to a regular schedule. Time is flexible: come for 1-2-3 hours, all day, every other week - whatever suits your schedule and personal goal as the volunteer. Unfortunately, we are not open on weekends.

Minors are welcome when accompanied by adult supervision.

Work is indoors.

Work is episodic. Some days we may have a lot to sort through, other days we may have very little. We will inform you if there is not any need to come in if you are scheduled.

Please note: We will contact you before your first visit to confirm times and availability. Please do not arrive at our facility before a confirmation from us.

Thank you for considering our agency and we look forward to your visit.

 

Agency: Presbyterian Social Ministries

The clothing ministry program of Presbyterian Social Ministries collects new and gently used clothing. Volunteers then come in and sort them by gender, size, type, and season. After they are sorted and boxed accordingly, we distribute them back out to direct-service partner agencies. Typical recipients are schools, churches, and a variety of other nonprofit agencies that give the clothes away directly to those in need.

Donated clothes require daily attention and volunteers are critical to keeping the process moving along smoothly.

We process over 300,000 articles of clothing per year, most of them new. Much of this success is driven by the volunteers that give their time throughout the year getting clothes ready for distribution.

 How to be prepared:

When volunteering, wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Sometimes volunteers may be asked to lift some boxes. The clothes need to be sorted, sized, and grouped by gender and season and boxed up. Specific instructions will be given so you’ll know exactly what, where, and how to do the clothing. There is ice/water onsite and a refrigerator/microwave available to use should you like to bring a snack to eat while you’re here.

At this time, we can only accommodate small groups (more than two (2) people) with pre-approval. We are in greatest need of volunteers that can commit to a regular schedule. Time is flexible: come for 1-2-3 hours, all day, every other week - whatever suits your schedule and personal goal as the volunteer. Unfortunately, we are not open on weekends.

Minors are welcome when accompanied by adult supervision.

Work is indoors.

Work is episodic. Some days we may have a lot to sort through, other days we may have very little. We will inform you if there is not any need to come in if you are scheduled.

Please note: We will contact you before your first visit to confirm times and availability. Please do not arrive at our facility before a confirmation from us.

Thank you for considering our agency and we look forward to your visit.

 

Agency: Presbyterian Social Ministries

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32205-5346

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Food Farmacy Volunteer

The food farmacy offers our patients who meet requirements access to foods tailored to their health needs. Help the food farmacy and social services hub by stocking and organizing the food on the day it's delivered.

Wednesday mornings is typically the time/day that assistance is needed.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

The food farmacy offers our patients who meet requirements access to foods tailored to their health needs. Help the food farmacy and social services hub by stocking and organizing the food on the day it's delivered.

Wednesday mornings is typically the time/day that assistance is needed.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32209

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Children's Clothing Sorters

The children’s clothing ministry distributes new and gently used clothing to the community every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. Volunteers are needed to assist with sorting clothing by gender, size, type, and season each 1st and 3rd Saturday during the drives to ensure we remain stocked with clothing during the event.

When volunteering, please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Sometimes volunteers may be asked to lift boxes of clothing that may be 2-3 lbs in weight.

Time is flexible: come for 1-2-3 hours, whatever suits your schedule and personal goal as a volunteer.

All work is indoors and can be performed sitting down or standing up.

We gladly welcome everyone including Students, Seniors, Volunteer Groups, Employees looking for corporate volunteer activities, and those with just a heart to serve others.

Agency: The 1st Step Inc

The children’s clothing ministry distributes new and gently used clothing to the community every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. Volunteers are needed to assist with sorting clothing by gender, size, type, and season each 1st and 3rd Saturday during the drives to ensure we remain stocked with clothing during the event.

When volunteering, please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Sometimes volunteers may be asked to lift boxes of clothing that may be 2-3 lbs in weight.

Time is flexible: come for 1-2-3 hours, whatever suits your schedule and personal goal as a volunteer.

All work is indoors and can be performed sitting down or standing up.

We gladly welcome everyone including Students, Seniors, Volunteer Groups, Employees looking for corporate volunteer activities, and those with just a heart to serve others.

Agency: The 1st Step Inc

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32208

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Snack Cart Volunteer (Downtown Campus)

An extension of our campus gift shop, the snack cart volunteer takes the lightweight cart around to various locations within the hospital offering snacks for sale to our staff and visitors to our campus. This role is well received and is the perfect way to serve if you are outgoing, active and enjoy interacting with people.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

An extension of our campus gift shop, the snack cart volunteer takes the lightweight cart around to various locations within the hospital offering snacks for sale to our staff and visitors to our campus. This role is well received and is the perfect way to serve if you are outgoing, active and enjoy interacting with people.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32209

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Snack Cart Volunteer (North Campus)

An extension of our hospital gift shop, the volunteer would take out a lightweight cart to various locations around the north campus hospital and offer snacks for sell to staff and visitors to the campus. Ideal role for someone who is outgoing, active and enjoys interacting with people.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

An extension of our hospital gift shop, the volunteer would take out a lightweight cart to various locations around the north campus hospital and offer snacks for sell to staff and visitors to the campus. Ideal role for someone who is outgoing, active and enjoys interacting with people.

Agency: UF Health Jacksonville

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32218

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Services - Screening Team Member

This position supports the Regional Volunteer Services department. This is a 100% virtual (volunteer-from-home) opportunity. Screening Team members seek to understand what brought prospective volunteers to the Red Cross, their areas of interest and what position they would find most meaningful. Screeners use their understanding of the volunteer and match it with the needs of the organization, connecting volunteers with positions for which they are both interested and well suited.

Agency: American Red Cross of Northeast Florida

This position supports the Regional Volunteer Services department. This is a 100% virtual (volunteer-from-home) opportunity. Screening Team members seek to understand what brought prospective volunteers to the Red Cross, their areas of interest and what position they would find most meaningful. Screeners use their understanding of the volunteer and match it with the needs of the organization, connecting volunteers with positions for which they are both interested and well suited.

Agency: American Red Cross of Northeast Florida

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32204

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Donate Furniture to Families who Lost Theirs in the Historic Eastside

Families in the Historic Eastside are in need of your help!  Due to flooding and losing furniture during the process of moving, we are looking for donations of beds and other general furniture to help their apartments feel like home again. 

The main focus is finding beds and mattresses for children and teens, as well as adults.  Providing children and teens with comfortable, supportive beds isn't just about ensuring a good night's sleep—it's about investing in their success. Quality sleep is the cornerstone of physical health, mental well-being, and academic achievement. By offering them a cozy retreat to recharge each night, we empower them to wake up refreshed, ready to conquer the day, and equipped to thrive in all aspects of their lives.

Specifically, we are needing donations of:

Beds, mattresses, and furniture for a single parent and 3 small children Beds, mattresses, and furniture for a single parent and 2 teen children Beds, mattresses, and furniture for a single parent with 3 teen children

For more information on what is needed and to coordinate delivery, contact Joi Jones-McNear by email joi@hecdcjax.org or phone 912-237-1749

For those seeking community service hours, we will award 3 hours per mattress, bedframe, and other important furniture, plus one hour for delivery.  Contact volunteer@unitedwaynefl.org for more information on hours for this need.

Agency: Historic Eastside Community Development Corporation

Families in the Historic Eastside are in need of your help!  Due to flooding and losing furniture during the process of moving, we are looking for donations of beds and other general furniture to help their apartments feel like home again. 

The main focus is finding beds and mattresses for children and teens, as well as adults.  Providing children and teens with comfortable, supportive beds isn't just about ensuring a good night's sleep—it's about investing in their success. Quality sleep is the cornerstone of physical health, mental well-being, and academic achievement. By offering them a cozy retreat to recharge each night, we empower them to wake up refreshed, ready to conquer the day, and equipped to thrive in all aspects of their lives.

Specifically, we are needing donations of:

Beds, mattresses, and furniture for a single parent and 3 small children Beds, mattresses, and furniture for a single parent and 2 teen children Beds, mattresses, and furniture for a single parent with 3 teen children

For more information on what is needed and to coordinate delivery, contact Joi Jones-McNear by email joi@hecdcjax.org or phone 912-237-1749

For those seeking community service hours, we will award 3 hours per mattress, bedframe, and other important furniture, plus one hour for delivery.  Contact volunteer@unitedwaynefl.org for more information on hours for this need.

Agency: Historic Eastside Community Development Corporation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32206

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Community Mental Health Resources

We are a local mental health and community behavioral non-profit organization seeking mental health resources for all ages, backgrounds, and demographics! We host a variety of community events and exposure is key! Families don't know what services are available to them, and we do our best at bridging the gap between families and information! If you have a mental health service or product then we want to know! 

 

Agency: Subliminal Dreamz Inc

We are a local mental health and community behavioral non-profit organization seeking mental health resources for all ages, backgrounds, and demographics! We host a variety of community events and exposure is key! Families don't know what services are available to them, and we do our best at bridging the gap between families and information! If you have a mental health service or product then we want to know! 

 

Agency: Subliminal Dreamz Inc

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32209

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Administrative Assistant

We are in need of general administrative assistance.  Volunteers would help with filing, scanning, sorting inventory, adding donor information to our database and more.  

Agency: Beyond90, Inc.

We are in need of general administrative assistance.  Volunteers would help with filing, scanning, sorting inventory, adding donor information to our database and more.  

Agency: Beyond90, Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32207-5742

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Coordinator Assistant

As a volunteer coordinator assistant you will be helping us with communication about volunteer opportunities and assist us in processing applications, setting up interviews and the general organization of events for which volunteers will be attending. This role will also include making calls and/or writing notes to volunteers thanking them for their time.    

Agency: Beyond90, Inc.

As a volunteer coordinator assistant you will be helping us with communication about volunteer opportunities and assist us in processing applications, setting up interviews and the general organization of events for which volunteers will be attending. This role will also include making calls and/or writing notes to volunteers thanking them for their time.    

Agency: Beyond90, Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32207-5742

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer from Home - Write friendly letters to senior citizens in aged care homes and programs

SEEKING VOLUNTEER LETTER-WRITERS: SPREAD JOY, CONNECTION AND SMILES!

Do you love writing personal letters and making others feel special? We’re looking for compassionate volunteers to write heartfelt, meaningful letters to brighten the days of seniors in care homes.

WHAT WE DO 

We’re an all-volunteer organization dedicated to sending cheerful, personal, handwritten letters to seniors in aged care facilities. Our writers have delivered joy to elders worldwide since April 2020!

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Enjoys writing unique, friendly letters that connect with the reader.Shares personal stories and experiences to create a bond through writing.Committed to spreading positivity and kindness while avoiding sensitive topics (politics, religion, health, mobility, social).Can mail letters on a regular basis, either individually or as part of a group.(Optional) Can write in one of 30 different languages, including Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Russian - though most recipients speak English.

WHY VOLUNTEER WITH US?

Make a real difference in the lives of isolated seniors.Enjoy the flexibility to write from anywhere, on your own schedule.Experience the joy of knowing your words bring comfort and smiles.

HOW IT WORKS

Register, write, and send letters to one of our partner facilities.Letters are addressed to “Dear Friend” – each letter is a standalone act of kindness, with no ongoing commitment to the recipient, allowing you to share joy one letter at a time.You can save on postage by sending several different letters to one location in a single envelope.GET STARTED Visit our website at https://www.lettersagainstisolation.com/ and choose the registration option that applies to you: individual group student (for students and professionals requesting community service hour verification, including student clubs)* Contact Lindsay if you have any questions. Write some friendly letters! When you're ready to mail them, log into our web portal and choose a destination facility. Connect with us on social media: LinkedIn • Instagram • Facebook 

*Students requesting official documentation for community service credit should review our Community Service Guidelines and then complete our Registration Form. You’ll work 1:1 with a member of our Student Liaison Team. You will be asked to submit photos of your work for verification. We award one hour of community service credit for every four letters written & sent that meet our guidelines.

Join us in spreading kindness, connection, and smiles—one letter at a time! Sign up today and make a difference!

Here are some sample letters from fellow Floridians. You'll find more ideas and examples on our website:

Agency: Letters Against Isolation

SEEKING VOLUNTEER LETTER-WRITERS: SPREAD JOY, CONNECTION AND SMILES!

Do you love writing personal letters and making others feel special? We’re looking for compassionate volunteers to write heartfelt, meaningful letters to brighten the days of seniors in care homes.

WHAT WE DO 

We’re an all-volunteer organization dedicated to sending cheerful, personal, handwritten letters to seniors in aged care facilities. Our writers have delivered joy to elders worldwide since April 2020!

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Enjoys writing unique, friendly letters that connect with the reader.Shares personal stories and experiences to create a bond through writing.Committed to spreading positivity and kindness while avoiding sensitive topics (politics, religion, health, mobility, social).Can mail letters on a regular basis, either individually or as part of a group.(Optional) Can write in one of 30 different languages, including Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Russian - though most recipients speak English.

WHY VOLUNTEER WITH US?

Make a real difference in the lives of isolated seniors.Enjoy the flexibility to write from anywhere, on your own schedule.Experience the joy of knowing your words bring comfort and smiles.

HOW IT WORKS

Register, write, and send letters to one of our partner facilities.Letters are addressed to “Dear Friend” – each letter is a standalone act of kindness, with no ongoing commitment to the recipient, allowing you to share joy one letter at a time.You can save on postage by sending several different letters to one location in a single envelope.GET STARTED Visit our website at https://www.lettersagainstisolation.com/ and choose the registration option that applies to you: individual group student (for students and professionals requesting community service hour verification, including student clubs)* Contact Lindsay if you have any questions. Write some friendly letters! When you're ready to mail them, log into our web portal and choose a destination facility. Connect with us on social media: LinkedIn • Instagram • Facebook 

*Students requesting official documentation for community service credit should review our Community Service Guidelines and then complete our Registration Form. You’ll work 1:1 with a member of our Student Liaison Team. You will be asked to submit photos of your work for verification. We award one hour of community service credit for every four letters written & sent that meet our guidelines.

Join us in spreading kindness, connection, and smiles—one letter at a time! Sign up today and make a difference!

Here are some sample letters from fellow Floridians. You'll find more ideas and examples on our website:

Agency: Letters Against Isolation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32084

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Companion/sitter

We seek compassionate individuals aged 55 and older who take pleasure in visiting homebound seniors for light activities such as conversation, watching their favorite TV show, sitting on the porch, or sharing a meal for a few hours a few days each week. The aim is to provide primary caregivers with time for self-care. Volunteers are required to pass a Level II background check and complete pre-service training prior to being matched with a senior.

Agency: City of Jacksonville /Independent Living Program

We seek compassionate individuals aged 55 and older who take pleasure in visiting homebound seniors for light activities such as conversation, watching their favorite TV show, sitting on the porch, or sharing a meal for a few hours a few days each week. The aim is to provide primary caregivers with time for self-care. Volunteers are required to pass a Level II background check and complete pre-service training prior to being matched with a senior.

Agency: City of Jacksonville /Independent Living Program

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32206

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Meet ALICE Experience Corps

 

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:

Participants assume the role of a low-income family member living on a limited budget and interact with volunteers playing the roles of bill collectors, school administrators, service providers, and more. A simulation creates a community of people living in poverty for one “month” comprised of four 15-minute weeks. During this hour, each family unit must connect with community resources (i.e. schools, utility companies, social service workers, etc.) to meet their basic needs on a limited income. The experience lasts about two hours. It includes an introduction, the actual simulation exercise, and a debriefing period in which participants and actors share their feelings and experiences and learn about ways they can get involved in reducing poverty in our community.

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. 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. 

Agency: Volunteer Center of United Way Northeast Florida

 

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:

Participants assume the role of a low-income family member living on a limited budget and interact with volunteers playing the roles of bill collectors, school administrators, service providers, and more. A simulation creates a community of people living in poverty for one “month” comprised of four 15-minute weeks. During this hour, each family unit must connect with community resources (i.e. schools, utility companies, social service workers, etc.) to meet their basic needs on a limited income. The experience lasts about two hours. It includes an introduction, the actual simulation exercise, and a debriefing period in which participants and actors share their feelings and experiences and learn about ways they can get involved in reducing poverty in our community.

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. 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. 

Agency: Volunteer Center of United Way Northeast Florida

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32202

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Non perishables food/snacks

We will be opening up a food pantry in a local school.  We are asking for any donations of food for the children for snacks and most of the families of the students who may be in need of groceries.

Agency: Blessing Others All The Time, Inc. BOATT

We will be opening up a food pantry in a local school.  We are asking for any donations of food for the children for snacks and most of the families of the students who may be in need of groceries.

Agency: Blessing Others All The Time, Inc. BOATT

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32225

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Weekday Dinner Assistance

Urgent Volunteer Opportunity – Evening Dinner Shift

We are currently in urgent need of volunteers to assist with our evening dinner preparation and service. This is a great opportunity for churches, groups, students, and individuals looking to make a meaningful impact on those we serve.


Dinner Shift Details:

Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: 900 West Adams Street (Corner of Adams & Lee Street


Volunteer Tasks Include


Wiping down tables and chairsAssisting in the feeding lineWashing and drying dishesPreparing the kitchen for breakfast the next day

Your support will help us continue to provide meals and a welcoming atmosphere for our participants. If you’re available to help, please reach out to Jennifer Foster at 904-443-9443 or email jennifer.foster@uss.salvationarmy.org — we are grateful for your time and support!



Agency: The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida

Urgent Volunteer Opportunity – Evening Dinner Shift

We are currently in urgent need of volunteers to assist with our evening dinner preparation and service. This is a great opportunity for churches, groups, students, and individuals looking to make a meaningful impact on those we serve.


Dinner Shift Details:

Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: 900 West Adams Street (Corner of Adams & Lee Street


Volunteer Tasks Include


Wiping down tables and chairsAssisting in the feeding lineWashing and drying dishesPreparing the kitchen for breakfast the next day

Your support will help us continue to provide meals and a welcoming atmosphere for our participants. If you’re available to help, please reach out to Jennifer Foster at 904-443-9443 or email jennifer.foster@uss.salvationarmy.org — we are grateful for your time and support!



Agency: The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32204

Allow Groups: Yes