Volunteer Florida is proud to introduce Volunteer Connect, the state’s official volunteer opportunities platform. Volunteer Connect serves as an intermediary between Floridians who are interested in engaging in community service and 501(c)(3) organizations and governmental entities that mobilize volunteers. Volunteer Connect is your source for service in Florida.
Tuesday / February 11 / 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida and Uber announced the fifth annual Suits for Session service project will be held on Tuesday, February 25 on the third-floor rotunda of the Florida Capitol. Suits for Session engages legislators... Read More
Friday / January 24 / 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida, the organization responsible for managing AmeriCorps programs in the State of Florida, is pleased to announce the 2020-2021 AmeriCorps formula funding request for proposals (RFP). Organizations interested in applying should respond to the RFP by Friday,... Read More
Friday / January 10 / 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida announced that $120,000 in funding would be distributed to support 22 Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and Citizen Corps programs throughout Florida. CERT and Citizen Corps are training programs that prepare... Read More
Whether you're interested in applying for a grant or looking for a volunteer opportunity, we're here to help. At Volunteer Florida, we're responsible for administering $43 million in federal, state and local funding to deliver high-impact national service programs in Florida. We also advocate for volunteerism and community service, connecting individuals, families and businesses with opportunities to serve their communities, while recognizing Florida’s outstanding service leaders. Additionally, we're the state's lead agency for volunteers and donations before, during and after disasters, working closely with the Florida Division of Emergency Management and our statewide partner organizations. We hope you'll join us in our mission to make Florida a better place for everyone to live!
