Volunteer Florida

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

Looking for a fun way to give back this summer? Join the team at the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens for their annual Pineapple Fest on July 25, 2026!

This community celebration will feature live music, beautiful garden surroundings, and plenty of family-friendly fun. Volunteers are needed to help welcome guests, assist with parking, support event operations, lend a hand in the gift shop, and help with event setup and cleanup. Sign up today by visiting: volunteer.volunteerflorida.org/search

06/04/2026

Our high school AmeriCorps members are ready to make an impact this summer! ☀️ They’ll serve as literacy tutors during our six-week summer camps, helping students stay engaged and keep learning throughout the break. In recognition of their service, each member will earn an education award that can be used toward future college expenses.

Supporting younger students while investing in their own futures… the perfect partnership. ✨

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

Hurricane season is here, Florida. Are you prepared?

✅ Make a Plan – Know your evacuation zone, emergency contacts, and family communication plan.
✅ Build a Kit – Stock up on water, nonperishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, and important documents.
✅ Stay Informed – Monitor trusted weather sources and local emergency management updates throughout the season.

Preparation today can help protect your family, your property, and your peace of mind tomorrow. For a disaster supply checklist, visit:https://www.floridadisaster.org/globalassets/plan--prepare/2022-disaster-supply-kit-checklist---final-1.pdf

05/27/2026

☀️ Summer Volunteers Needed! ☀️

Our community needs helping hands now more than ever. Join us in making a real impact for families facing hunger and hardship across Southwest Florida. 💙

Whether you can give a few hours or a full day, your time helps provide meals, hope, and dignity to neighbors in need. From packing food to serving at mobile pantries and supporting special events, there’s a place for everyone to serve.

✨ Flexible opportunities
✨ Group & individual volunteer options
✨ Make a direct local impact

Together, we can change lives — one meal, one family, one act of kindness at a time.

📲 Sign up today and be part of something bigger.

05/27/2026

We've been selected to join Youth Mental Health Corps—a first-of-its-kind initiative where almost 1,000 young adults have served in schools and communities, building careers in behavioral health while supporting their peers —and now Florida is part of that movement.

05/27/2026

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten.

This Memorial Day, Volunteer Florida joins communities across our state and nation in reflecting with gratitude and respect for those who gave their lives for our country.

05/22/2026

ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Winners of America250FL Art & Essay Contest

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This week, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the winners of the America250FL art and essay contest at a reception held at the Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee. Students submitted original artwork and essays based on the theme, “Celebrating Florida’s Contributions to Americ...