In Case You Missed It: Gov. Scott Activates 100 Florida National Guard Members to Assist with Hurricane Irma Preparedness
Tuesday / September 05 / 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 5, 2017 CONTACT: GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE (850) 717-9282 media@eog.myflorida.com Gov. Scott Activates 100 Florida National Guard Members to Assist with Hurricane Irma Preparedness 7,000 Guard Members Will Report for Duty Friday Morning NAPLES, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott activated 100 members of the Florida Air... Read More
Professional Suits Boost Student Confidence
Friday / September 01 / 2017
In March 2017, Volunteer Florida hosted the #SuitsforSession service project to collect professional attire for those in need. One of the recipients of that event was Florida State University’s Unconquered Scholars program. The program, housed within FSU’s Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement, provides support services promoting overall success to students... Read More
In Case You Missed It: Gov. Scott: FWC Officers Rescue More Than 500 Texans
Thursday / August 31 / 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2017 CONTACT: GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE (850) 717-9282 media@eog.myflorida.com Gov. Scott: FWC Officers Rescue More Than 500 Texans More Than 400 Florida Volunteers Deployed to Texas and Louisiana Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers are continuing to actively assist with... Read More
In Case You Missed It: Gov. Scott: Nearly 270 Florida Volunteers Deployed to Texas and Louisiana
Wednesday / August 30 / 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30, 2017 CONTACT: GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE (850) 717-9282 media@eog.myflorida.com Gov. Scott: Nearly 270 Florida Volunteers Deployed to Texas and Louisiana Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott continued to thank Florida volunteer organizations responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. Nearly 270 Florida volunteers have already... Read More
Volunteer Florida Encourages Floridians To Consider the “3 Cs” to Support Those Impacted by Hurricane Harvey: Cash, Confirm, Connect
Tuesday / August 29 / 2017
FOR RELEASE: August 28, 2017 CONTACT: Erin VanSickle: evansickle@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE – Volunteer Florida is reminding Floridians who want to support those impacted by Hurricane Harvey to consider the following points before giving: Cash: Financial support to established relief organizations is always the most immediate, useful, and versatile way to give. Financial assistance allows... Read More
In Case You Missed It: Gov. Scott Thanks Florida Volunteers Responding to Harvey
Monday / August 28 / 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2017 CONTACT: GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE (850) 717-9282 media@eog.myflorida.com Gov. Scott Thanks Florida Volunteers Responding to Harvey Also Encourages Florida Businesses with Resources to Help Families Impacted by Storm Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott thanked Florida volunteer organizations responding to the devastation caused... Read More
In Case You Missed It: Gov. Scott Announces Appointment of Vivian Myrtetus as CEO of Volunteer Florida
Friday / August 25 / 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2017 CONTACT: GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE (850) 717-9282 media@eog.myflorida.com Gov. Scott Announces Appointment of Vivian Myrtetus as CEO of Volunteer Florida Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Vivian Myrtetus as CEO of Volunteer Florida. Myrtetus will assume the role of CEO beginning... Read More
Gov. Scott and Volunteer Florida Present Champion of Service Award
Wednesday / August 16 / 2017
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, during a meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida Chief Executive Officer Chester Spellman awarded Lynne Gassant with the Volunteer Florida Champion of Service Award, Florida’s official statewide volunteer recognition. Governor Scott said, “I am proud to award Lynne with the Champion of Service Award... Read More
Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott Invite K-12 Students to Participate in 2017 Hispanic Heritage Month Contest
Friday / August 11 / 2017
~ Student winners will earn a four-year Florida College Plan scholarship ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott announced the 2017 Hispanic Heritage Month contests for students and educators. Florida K-12 students are invited to participate in the essay and art contests. Parents, students,... Read More
Chester Spellman Appointed as Director of AmeriCorps
for the Corporation for National and Community Service
Tuesday / August 01 / 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2017 CONTACT: Erin VanSickle evansickle@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Volunteer Florida announced today that Chief Executive Officer Chester W. Spellman has been appointed by the White House to serve as Director of AmeriCorps for the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Spellman will lead AmeriCorps and its... Read More