Press Release Category

Wednesday / May 10 / 2017

Volunteer Florida was proud to host the Southern National Training Conference in March. The conference brought together AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, VISTA, NCCC, and volunteer organizations from 11 states across the Southeast to receive training so that each state can expand the impact of its service programs. During the conference, hundreds... Read More

Wednesday / May 03 / 2017

Volunteer Florida is proud to showcase Children of Inmates, Inc., a Volunteer Florida grantee. Children of Inmates is Miami-based nonprofit organization that coordinates care and family reunification opportunities for Florida children whose parents are incarcerated. With the support of AmeriCorps members, Children of Inmates enhanced bonding programs at 16 correctional... Read More

Wednesday / May 03 / 2017

Florida Prepaid Press Release May 1, 2017   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2017 CONTACT: Shannon Colavecchio ShannonC@moorecommgroup.com 850.224.0174   • Ms. Michelle Kunz will receive a 2-Year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Stanley G. Tate Florida Prepaid College Foundation • 135 St. Johns County high school students submitted... Read More

Thursday / April 20 / 2017

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Volunteer Florida announced that Tamela Perdue will join the Volunteer Florida Foundation Board of Directors. Perdue was unanimously approved by the Volunteer Florida Foundation Board of Directors and the Volunteer Florida Commission. Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman said, “We are thrilled to have Tammy join the Volunteer... Read More

Tuesday / April 11 / 2017

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, during a meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman awarded Steven Cleveland with the Volunteer Florida Champion of Service Award, Florida’s official statewide volunteer recognition. Governor Scott said, “I applaud Steven’s commitment to helping and caring for his fellow... Read More

Tuesday / April 04 / 2017

Volunteer Florida hosted a service project in Orlando as part of a training event for 11 states across the Southeast during the Southern National Training Conference. The service project gathered hundreds of volunteers to assemble 2,250 hygiene kits for needy children, families, and seniors in Central Florida. The Southern National... Read More

Friday / March 31 / 2017

TALLAHASSEE — Every year, the state of Florida recognizes April as Florida Volunteer Month. To highlight volunteers and their impact in the Sunshine State, Volunteer Florida recently announced a #30Under30 initiative to honor exceptional volunteers under the age of 30. Volunteer Florida also announced a statewide public service announcement, and a proclamation from Governor... Read More

Monday / March 27 / 2017

TALLAHASSEE – Volunteer Florida will host a service project tomorrow in Orlando as part of a training event for 11 states across the Southeast. The service project and training are part of the Southern Regional Training, hosted by Volunteer Florida. Volunteer Florida CEO Chester W. Spellman said, “Volunteer Florida is... Read More

Friday / March 17 / 2017

  FOR RELEASE: March 17, 2017 CONTACT: Erin VanSickle: evansickle@volunteerflorida.org   TALLAHASSEE — Volunteer Florida and Uber today announced that the second annual #SuitsForSession service project at the Capitol collected 3,282 donations of professional attire for job-seekers statewide. In addition to collecting items at the Capitol, Uber drivers picked up items across Leon... Read More

Tuesday / March 14 / 2017

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, during a meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman awarded David Eischeid with the Volunteer Florida Champion of Service Award, Florida’s official statewide volunteer recognition. Governor Rick Scott said, “I am honored to present David with the Champion of... Read More