Press Release Category

Friday / January 16 / 2026

Start cleaning out your closets! Volunteer Florida is excited to announce that our 11th Annual Suits for Session service project will take place at the Florida Capitol and in front of City Hall on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Suits for Session engages legislators and staff, state agency employees, and local professionals... Read More

Wednesday / November 12 / 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invited students to participate in the 2025 Native American Heritage Month student art and essay contests with the theme “Celebrating Florida’s Native American Heritage.” Native American Heritage Month is recognized and celebrated in the United States during the month... Read More

Thursday / October 30 / 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the winners of the Hispanic Heritage Month student art and essay contest and educator awards. Contest winners were invited to the Florida Governor’s Mansion where they received prizes and were recognized for their art, essays and educational contributions. This year,... Read More

Friday / September 05 / 2025

Today, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida encourage students to participate in the 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month student art and essay contests with the theme, “Celebrating Florida’s Hispanic Heritage.” Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized and celebrated in the United States from September 15 to October 15 each year. “Hispanic Heritage... Read More

Thursday / July 24 / 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida, in continued partnership with the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE) and Points of Light, is proud to announce the launch of the 2025–2026 Service Enterprise Cohort. This initiative offers Florida’s nonprofit organizations the opportunity to participate in the nationally recognized Service Enterprise Accreditation... Read More

Friday / July 18 / 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Volunteer Florida Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the FY 2025–2026 Rural Community Assets Fund (RCAF) grant program. This initiative is designed to enhance the capacity of community-based organizations by recruiting, equipping, and mobilizing volunteers who serve Florida’s rural communities. Through this funding opportunity, the Foundation... Read More

Monday / March 31 / 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT Brittany Dover (850) 556-9799 brittany@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida announced that the 10th annual Suits for Session service project resulted in the collection of 3,833 items of professional attire. The clothing will be donated to FSU ProfessioNole Clothing Closet, Orlando Bridge Community Release... Read More

Wednesday / March 05 / 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT Brittany Dover (850) 556-9799 brittany@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the winners of the Black History Month student art and essay contest and educator awards. This year’s theme is Honoring African American Contributions to Florida’s... Read More

Friday / January 17 / 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT Brittany Dover (850) 556-9799 brittany@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida encourage students to participate in the Black History Month student art and essay contests with the theme “Honoring African American Contributions to Florida’s Success.” Black History Month is recognized and celebrated... Read More

Friday / January 03 / 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 3, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT Brittany Dover (850) 556-9799 brittany@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida thanks individuals and organizations who generously contributed to the Florida Disaster Fund in response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Administered by the Volunteer Florida Foundation, the Florida Disaster Fund serves as the... Read More