Press Release Category

Tuesday / May 21 / 2013

TALLAHASSEE – Emergency officials from across Florida stand ready to assist those affected by the Oklahoma tornado. The Florida State Emergency Response Team is in communication with emergency officials in Oklahoma and is working through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact to support response efforts. “Our thoughts and prayers go out... Read More

Tuesday / May 21 / 2013

FLORIDA EMERGENCY OFFICIALS STAND READY TO ASSIST OKLAHOMA TORNADO SURVIVORS ~Floridians are reminded to donate wisely to survivors~ TALLAHASSEE – Emergency officials from across Florida stand ready to assist those affected by the Oklahoma tornado. The Florida State Emergency Response Team is in communication with emergency officials in Oklahoma and... Read More

Friday / May 10 / 2013

Volunteer Florida has an exciting announcement to make regarding a leadership transition in our Emergency Management & Volunteer Services Department. Merrilee White, our Emergency Management Consultant, will become Volunteer Florida’s Director of Emergency Management & Volunteer Services effective July 1, 2013. Merrilee has vast emergency management experience and knowledge and... Read More

Thursday / May 09 / 2013

FOR RELEASE: May 9, 2013 CONTACT: Jayme O’Rourke, 561-603-8336 ORLANDO – Honoring individuals and groups for their outstanding efforts and contributions in the realm of volunteerism and passion to serve their community, two Volunteer Florida Champion of Service Awards were presented at yesterday’s meeting of the Florida Cabinet at Nemours... Read More

Monday / May 06 / 2013

TALLAHASSEE — To inspire more Floridians to serve their communities and better capture the energy and excitement of Volunteer Florida’s programs, Volunteer Florida today launched a new logo and website and renewed its commitment to strengthen Florida’s communities through volunteerism and national service. “Florida’s volunteers and AmeriCorps members do incredible... Read More

Thursday / May 02 / 2013

TALLAHASSEE – Fanne Smith, 81, of Tallahassee, has been recognized as a Volunteer Florida Champion of Service for her outstanding contributions to volunteerism. Fanne was presented with the award by Governor Rick Scott at today’s meeting of the Florida Cabinet. Fanne is a lifelong volunteer who has contributed countless hours to... Read More

Wednesday / May 01 / 2013

TALLAHASSEE — Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman today announced that 48 Florida mayors are participating in the first-ever Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service, a nationwide bipartisan effort to highlight the impact of national service in tackling city problems. Over 830 mayors across the U.S. are participating in the event. “National service is... Read More

Friday / March 15 / 2013

TALLAHASSEE — Today, Volunteer Florida’s north Florida AmeriCorps programs presented America’s Second Harvest Food Bank of the Big Bend with food donations they had collected throughout the week in a project called “I CAN.” This annual service project is organized in conjunction with the national celebration of AmeriCorps Week, March 9-17,... Read More

Thursday / March 07 / 2013

March 7, 2013 AmeriCorps Members Collecting Food Donations During AmeriCorps Week Volunteer Florida’s AmeriCorps programs are participating in the national celebration of AmeriCorps Week, March 9-17, spotlighting the vital work done by AmeriCorps members in communities across Florida.  AmeriCorps members are participating with “I CAN,” a food collection drive to... Read More

Friday / January 18 / 2013

Miami, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott visited City Year Miami, an innovative mentoring and tutoring AmeriCorps program administered by Volunteer Florida that is dedicated to keeping students in school and on track to graduation. Governor Scott met with 185 City Year corps members, teachers... Read More