Volunteer Florida – Together, We can #ServeFL

Your Source For Service

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.

Volunteer Partner

What We Do

National
Service

We administer National Service programs, like AmeriCorps, in Florida.

Volunteer
Services

We promote volunteerism and encourage Floridians to serve.

Emergency
Management

We mobilize volunteers and coordinate donations before, during and after disasters in Florida.

Latest News

Volunteer Florida Announces $496,000 in Funding Available to Florida Nonprofits

Wednesday / July 01 / 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida announced the availability of $496,000 in grant funding to assist Florida’s nonprofit organizations recruit and retain skills-based volunteers through the Volunteer Generation Fund. Organizations interested in applying should respond to the request for... Read More

Volunteer Florida Announces Funding to Support Disaster Resiliency in Florida’s Communities

Tuesday / June 30 / 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida announced the availability of $120,000 in grant funding to support local governments, districts and colleges/universities in developing a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and/or Citizen Corps Program in their community. Eligible... Read More

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Volunteer Florida Applauds Governor DeSantis’ Support of CS/SB 1050

Wednesday / June 24 / 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida and Florida leaders applauded Governor Ron DeSantis for his support of CS/SB 1050: Disaster Volunteer Leave for State Employees which was signed and will become effective July 1, 2020. This legislation... Read More

How Can We Help You?

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!

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