Press Release Category

Wednesday / July 12 / 2017

Last week, Volunteer Florida released a Request for Proposals for its Volunteer Generation Fund grant. Funding will allow grantees to recruit and retain skills-based volunteers. The Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) will help nonprofits use skills-based volunteers to serve Florida students, families, and communities. Volunteer Florida’s VGF program helps organizations to... Read More

Thursday / July 06 / 2017

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Volunteer Florida and Leadership Florida are proud to announce that the second annual #BringABook service project collected 1,100 books for Florida students. The event, which was co-hosted by Leadership Florida and Volunteer Florida, was held in conjunction with Leadership Florida’s 2017 Annual Meeting in Palm Beach County. “Volunteer... Read More

Monday / July 03 / 2017

Tallahassee – Volunteer Florida today announced a Request for Proposals for grant funding to help nonprofits recruit and retain skills-based volunteers. The Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) will help nonprofits use skills-based volunteers to serve Florida students, families, and communities. Contingent upon the receipt of federal funding, Volunteer Florida will distribute... Read More

Monday / June 19 / 2017

After being laid off from her job and struggling with family issues, Cindy Rabel turned to the Chapman Partnership in Miami for help. Chapman Partnership operates two homeless assistance centers in Miami and Homestead, serving approximately 5,000 men, women and families with children annually. Chapman Partnership provides comprehensive services to... Read More

Thursday / June 15 / 2017

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Volunteer Florida announced today that throughout the summer, it will highlight individuals who have been impacted by the second annual #SuitsForSession Capitol service project. #SuitsForSession, which collected over 3,200 items of new or gently-used professional attire, benefitted job-seekers statewide. Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman said, “This year’s... Read More

Wednesday / June 14 / 2017

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, during a meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida Chief Executive Officer Chester Spellman awarded Kelly Kowall with the Volunteer Florida Champion of Service Award, Florida’s official statewide volunteer recognition. Governor Scott said, “I’d like to thank Kelly for her selfless service... Read More

Wednesday / June 07 / 2017

Tallahassee – In the anticipation of federal funding, Volunteer Florida is proud to announce the availability of FY 2017-2018 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)/Citizen Corps Program funding. Volunteer Florida will distribute a total of $300,000; in sub-grant awards of up to $10,000. Interested parties may apply for funding for a CERT... Read More

Wednesday / June 07 / 2017

[wpcol_1half id]Volunteer Florida administers AmeriCorps funding for high-impact service organizations across Florida. Florida’s outstanding AmeriCorps members have taken the pledge to “Get things done for America” and Volunteer Florida is proud to highlight a Polk County AmeriCorps member making a difference! AmeriCorps member Bessie Foster serves with Polk Reads –... Read More

Wednesday / May 24 / 2017

Palm Beach Post May 24, 2017 MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR: Renee Runge, 18 Conversations with friends who needed community service hours but didn’t know where or how to find them led high school senior Renee Runge to create a database with hundreds of online opportunities at their fingertips. In recognition of... Read More

Tuesday / May 23 / 2017

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, during a meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott awarded Andrew Lumish with the Volunteer Florida Champion of Service Award, Florida’s official statewide volunteer recognition. Governor Scott said, “I am proud to recognize Andrew with the Champion of Service Award for his dedication and commitment to... Read More