Advance Community Outreach Center is an organization with myriad educational programs and activities to promote health, exercise, and entertainment to the senior community in Osceola County in Florida. We rely on volunteers to help prepare and serve daily meals, run day to day needs within the office, as well as help maintain the facility through clean up and maintenance. We are looking for individuals or groups who have a passion for our senior community and have a desire to see their day to day life enhanced through interaction and socialization through meals. This is a predominately Hispanic community, so Spanish

The mission of the St. Cloud Community Pantry is to reduce hunger in the St Cloud community by providing food to local residents in need. Food is provided through the generosity of our partners, supporters and our volunteers do all the work to distribute it to those who need it. One of the greatest needs in the pantry is assistance with administrative duties. Since the pantry has so many volunteers, is provided with a generous amount of donations and has a steady clientele, they rely heavily on those individuals who can give of their time to keep track of all

The mission of the St. Cloud Community Pantry is to reduce hunger in the St Cloud community by providing food to local residents in need. The only way they can accomplish this is to be able to get the food that is provided through the generosity of our partners and supporters. Local businesses in the area often have food to donate, but cannot deliver it to the pantry. This is why the pantry relies heavily on volunteer drivers who are willing to spend 2-3 hours a week to pick up food directly from businesses and deliver it to the pantry. Requirements

The mission of St. Cloud Community Pantry (SCCP) is to reduce hunger in the local area by providing food to residents in need. This is made possible through the generosity of our partners, supporters, and of course the volunteers. SCCP helps over 350 families each month. There are a number of opportunities to serve at the SCCP. Each area varies in responsibility and time. The three main areas of interest can be found in providing services for those in need, cultivating a community garden or providing education. The St. Cloud Community Pantry provides the necessary training for each volunteer position.

United Global Outreach United Global Outreach, or UGO, is a not-for-profit organization that focuses on transforming neglected and underprivileged communities by meeting their educational, physical, spiritual and emotional needs by giving a hand-up, unleashing unlimited potential and possibilities. This incredible organization has a number of exciting volunteer opportunities for YOU to become a part of: - Become a tutor or mentor with UGO's ORANGE COUNTY ACADEMY - Volunteer with Bithlo's AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM** - Assist in UGO's community transformation initiative--TRANSFORMATION VILLAGE--by contributing to COMMUNITY GARDEN MAINTENANCE or staffing for the COMMUNITY LIBRARY AND COFFEE SHOP! To sign up for one

Dr. Phillip’s Hospital - Volunteer Services People give their time for many reasons. Whatever your reason may be, Orlando Health has volunteer opportunities that will make a difference in your life and the lives of every person you come in contact with at OH facilities. In turn, volunteers with Orlando Health make a vital difference in the lives of staff and, most importantly, the patients. Dr. P. Phillips Hospital 9400 Turkey Lake Road Orlando, Florida 32819 Orlando Health/Dr. Phillips Hospital provides the necessary training for each volunteer position. VCI's part in this opportunity is to provide volunteers who are 55+

Rebecca's Garden of Hope Poverty and its effects hit nearly 35% of the children in the Orlando area. Making a difference takes more than compassion and good intentions; it takes a passion and desire to be a part of the change. Rebecca's Garden of Hope and Our Savior Lutheran Church provides a place for that change to take place by offering mentoring and tutoring opportunities to all children from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Dedicated volunteers nurture hope by building caring relationships with each student. Individualized strategies are established to help each student grow personally and advance educationally. Life skills such

OCPS Foundation - Read2Succeed Established in 2001, Read2Succeed has supported students on their journey to reading success. The program serves first and second graders struggling with reading skills. The Read2Succeed First Grade Vocabulary Enhancement Program focuses on increasing vocabulary and background knowledge for students who are below grade level in vocabulary acquisition. Additional support and instruction may be provided through OCPS Foundation and the RSVP program. Utilizing volunteers and a structured, district approved curriculum, Read2Succeed supplements what students are being taught in the classroom. Volunteers tutor one-on-one for 30 minutes, one day per week, for 12 weeks. The Read2Succeed Second

United Against Poverty / UP Orlando UP Orlando is a nonprofit organization that exists to lend a hand up to local families--not a hand out. We believe that people are not defined by their circumstances and that together, we can inspire change. Services and Programs to volunteer in: - Member Market Place Associate - Grocery Bagger - Grocery Assistant - Greeter - Welcome Desk Data Entry - Sanitation Engineer - Volunteer Ambassador - Computer Assistant United Against Poverty provides the necessary training for each volunteer position. VCI's part in this opportunity is to provide volunteers who are 55+ with a

Christian Service Center The Christian Service Center for Central Florida seeks to mobilize the Central Florida community under one common mission: to eradicate poverty through the provision of services and resources that foster hope, well-being and empowerment. The work of the Christian Service Center states that, "Those serving on its behalf shall be a living testament to Christ’s example clothed in compassion, humility and servanthood; radiating grace, hope, love, and above all, bringing glory to God." There are three CSC locations: Ocoee, Winter Park and in Downtown Orlando. All three locations offer Family & Emergency Services, a Love Pantry (food

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central FL "Food for today, and for tomorrow" is Second Harvest Food Bank’s motto. Through the generosity of our community, SHFB is driven to close the gap of unmet need in Central Florida in a variety of effective ways. Our core program of distributing tens of millions of meals per year for the clients of more than 550 local nonprofit feeding programs continues to have a growing impact. Our efficient programs are aimed at helping the most vulnerable people, such as seniors and children. They also work to shorten the line of people in need

Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care Caring, compassionate people are needed to assist hospice patients and their loved ones. Do you have two to four hours a week to help a neighbor? Cornerstone volunteers are a vital part of the entire organization, and play an active role in helping to provide the many special comfort and support services that distinguish hospice care. Ask the RSVP Program Coordinator about different opportunities to volunteer today! Things to know before you apply: In order to ensure the highest quality of care for patients and families, there are state and federal regulations that mandate special

Bridges Community Support Services Bridges Community Support Services was founded in 2014 as a solution to the desperate need for services in the mental health/ homeless community. They are committed to provide aid where it is needed the most with a dedication and understanding for humanity and care. This means they respond to the basic needs which includes respect and dignity followed by food, clothing and housing. They are need of positive and friendly volunteers who want to make a difference in both the lives of individuals and families. Areas where volunteers are needed include: Aiding case managers with follow up

Society of St. Andrew Since the Society of St. Andrew was created in 1979, more than 45 million pounds of fresh produce have reached our state’s people in need. This has been accomplished through the Gleaning Network and the Potato and Produce Project and has resulted in about 135 million servings of food being delivered to our neighbors in need. Through the Florida Gleaning Network, we coordinate volunteers across the state who actually enter fields and groves after farmers have finished harvesting and simply pick up the tons of good produce left behind. Our volunteers represent groups from various church

Servant's Heart Servant's Heart is an organization established to feed children, seniors, and other vulnerable individuals through community partnerships by providing basic needs, empowering people to grow and offering opportunities for people to serve. They partner with churches, schools, caretakers, and others who work directly with families who are dealing with hardships in our community. Right now, Servant's Heart feeds over 400 families a week through community partners, and with the help of volunteers. Volunteer Positions Available: Receptionist: Welcome guests, takes in information for people needing food assistance, helps organize groups volunteering Volunteer Coordinator: Schedule and contact individuals to volunteer,

Our Mission: To strengthen area-wide disaster coordination in Orange County by sharing information, simplifying resident access to services, and jointly resolving cases of unmet disaster-related recovery needs. After a major disaster, like hurricane Irma, there is still a need to re-establish a healthy, functioning community that will sustain itself over time. The Orange County Long Term Recovery Group began meeting in March 2018. The group consists of community partners dedicated to disaster recovery and preparedness. WE ARE IN NEED OF THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) TYPES OF VOLUNTEERS: CASE MANAGEMENT, AWARENESS/ADVOCACY, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS. https://ocltrg.org/ CASE MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEERS: Conducting intake

Adult Literacy League 1 in 5 adults in Central Florida read at or below a 5th grade reading level. For these adults, everyday tasks such as reading labels, following street signs or filling out job applications can prove to be difficult. Seeing the need for adult education in the community, The Adult Literacy League was created. Since its beginning in 1968, ALL has provided Adult Basic Education, English Language classes GED preparation, and one-one volunteering tutoring to over 2,500 students a year, and they could not have done it without the help of their volunteers. Volunteers are needed in both

Orange County Regional History Center Located in the heart of downtown Orlando, the History Center offers four floors of dynamic exhibits exploring 12,000 years of Central Florida history. Visitors can enjoy limited-run exhibitions scheduled and riveting programs throughout the year. If you are passionate about history and Central Florida, this is your perfect fit for a volunteer opportunity! Your time and talents can truly make a difference. The rewards are rich as you help future generations learn and grow. In addition to working with young people, we offer volunteer opportunities as interns, hosts at our events, and assistants in the

Bridges Community Support Services Bridges Community Support Services is a non-profit organization which is working with at-risk youth that are diagnosed with mental health at the early intervention stage, in order to decrease suicide attempts and hospitalization, as well as being placed in residential facilities. BCSS provides mentorship, counseling, group outings, socialization and target case management for the family. BCSS hosts youth group meetings, held at the office, on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, from 3-6PM. The organization is recruiting for volunteer tutors and mentors. The tutors' responsibilities would be to assist the teens that have homework. Also, volunteers can assist