Press Release Category

Thursday / February 18 / 2016

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Monday / February 15 / 2016

TALLAHASSEE – Volunteer Florida and Uber today announced a first-of-its-kind service project at the Florida Capitol on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. #SuitsForSession will engage members of the Legislature, members of the Florida Cabinet, local non-profits, state employees, and other partners in service by asking them to bring gently worn professional attire... Read More

Thursday / February 11 / 2016

TALLAHASSEE — Volunteer Florida recognized two legislative leaders as Champions of Service today at the Florida Capitol. The Champion of Service Award, the state’s official award for outstanding community service and civic engagement, was awarded to Sen. Gwen Margolis and Rep. Marlene O’Toole. “It is an honor to recognize members... Read More

Friday / January 29 / 2016

Tallahassee – Volunteer Florida announced today that it is awarding $212,000 in grant funding to 20 nonprofits and service organizations across the state. The Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF), funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service, will be administered by Volunteer Florida. The nonprofits and service organizations will match... Read More

Tuesday / January 26 / 2016

Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman sits down with Candace Kelley to discuss volunteerism.

Thursday / January 21 / 2016

Tallahassee – During today’s meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman awarded two Floridians with the Champion of Service Award. Governor Scott said, “I am honored to recognize Patrick Hopkins and Eddie Mae Bennett for their commitment to helping their fellow Floridians. It... Read More

Tuesday / December 08 / 2015

“New Tampa Teen Named Lightning Community Hero” Tampa Tribune Joyce McKenzie December 8, 2015 TAMPA — N’Jhari Jackson is the personification of selflessness. In the years since he, at age 5, was given a stuffed animal by a nurse prior to undergoing a medical procedure at Shriners Hospitals for Children... Read More

Tuesday / December 08 / 2015

Tallahassee – During today’s meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman awarded two recipients with the Champion of Service Award. Governor Scott said, “It is an honor to recognize Albert Manero and the Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary with the Champion of Service Award today.... Read More

Monday / November 16 / 2015

On Friday, Governor Rick Scott announced three appointments and four reappointments to the Volunteer Florida Commission. Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman said, “Volunteer Florida is grateful for these outstanding appointments by Governor Scott. Volunteer Florida Commissioners are servant leaders who work every day to make Florida a better place to... Read More

Sunday / November 15 / 2015

Jupiter – During today’s meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman awarded three Floridians with the Champion of Service Award, Florida’s official statewide volunteer recognition. Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman said, “It is an honor to present three Floridians with the Champion of Service... Read More