Volunteer Resources

1) Volunteer Connect Overview | Click to View Recording

2) Volunteer Connect: The Basics | Click to View Recording

3) Volunteer Connect: Attendance and Reports | Click to View Recording

4) Volunteer Connect: Posting Engaging Opps | Click to View Recording

5) Volunteer Connect: An Effective Vol Management Tool in Blue and Grey Skies | Click to View Recording

1) Doing a Double Take on Virtual Volunteerism | Click to View Recording

2) Is it Always a Soup Kitchen? | Click to View Recording

3) Volunteer Management Basics Part One: Strategic Planning, Recruitment, Orientation | Click to View Recording

4) Volunteer Management Basics Part Two: Supervision, Recognition, Retention, Evaluation | Click to View Recording

5) Volunteer Engagement Leader Panel | Click to View Recording

Volunteer Engagement Leadership Training 2023

1) Context and Preparation – Effectively Mobilizing Volunteers for Disaster Relief Support | Click to View Recording

2) Volunteerism Survey – Regional Similarities and Differences | Click to View Recording

3) Government Groups and Volunteer Engagement | Click to View Recording

Volunteer Engagement Leadership Training 2022

1) Successful Volunteer Efforts in Florida’s Rural Regions | Click to View Recording

2) Engaging Remote Volunteers – Building Capacity Across Miles | Click to View Recording

3) Keynote Session – Diane O’Dell – Universal Orlando Foundation | Click to View Recording

4) Navigating Feedback – The Good, The Bad and The… What?! | Click to View Recording

5) Professional Development for Leaders in the 21st Century | Click to View Recording

6) Context and Preparation – Effectively Mobilizing Volunteers in Disaster Relief | Click to View Recording

7) The Nature of Volunteerism in Florida – Research Survey Takeaways | Click to View Recording

8) The Power and Benefits of Youth Service | Click to View Recording

9) Transforming Disruption To Impact | Click to View Recording

Volunteer Engagement Leadership Training 2021

1) Shifting From Program To Strategy: Embracing Volunteer Engagement To Fulfill Mission | Click to View Recording

2) Purpose-Driven Volunteer Impact | Click to View Recording

3) The Pivotal Role of Volunteer Engagement in Thriving Organizations | Click to View Recording

4) You’ve Got This! Unique Competencies And Professional Ethics For Leaders Of Volunteers | Click to View Recording

Volunteer Engagement Leadership Training 2020

1) Volunteer Convening Opening Session | Click to View Recording

2) Keynote Session – Natalye Paquin | Click to View Recording

3) Volunteer Engagement Roundtable | Click to View Recording

4) Principles of Great Pro Bono in Organizations | Click to View Recording

5) Fundamentals of Volunteer Risk Management | Click to View Recording

6) Mental Health Awareness in Volunteer Programs | Click to View Recording

7) Volunteer Participation in Emergency Management | Click to View Recording

8) Using Skills-Based Volunteers | Click to View Recording

9) Recruiting and Keeping the Best Volunteers | Click to View Recording

10) The Civic Engagement Continuum | Click to View Recording

11) Attracting and Engaging Volunteer Passion | Click to View Recording

12) Preparing Volunteers: Orientation and Training | Click to View Recording

13) How to Inspire, Fire, or Move Challenging Volunteers | Click to View Recording

14) Recognition and Volunteer Development | Click to View Recording

15) Measuring Skills-Based Volunteerism | Click to View Recording

SERVING DURING DISASTERS

When disaster strikes, Floridians immediately search for ways to serve affected communities. You can support disaster relief efforts by connecting to available volunteer opportunities through Volunteer Connect. 

STEP 1: BROWSE VOLUNTEER CONNECT FOR OPPORTUNITIES HERE.
Complete the Location and Distance fields for possible opportunities in your area.

STEP 2: PLEASE DO NOT SELF-DEPLOY
For your safety and to support trained emergency response teams, please confirm with a disaster relief organization the need for volunteers and approval for your participation.

STEP 3: REMEMBER TO DO YOUR HOMEWORK*.
Be sure to have a clear understanding of volunteer assignments, safety measures and points of contact.

WHAT YOU ALSO NEED TO KNOW:

• Immediate assistance for affected areas is provided by first responders, government groups, disaster relief organizations and affiliated volunteers who have already trained to serve.
• Each organization that mobilizes volunteers during disasters has its own process for accepting and managing unaffiliated volunteers.
• As our partner organizations assess needs and evaluate resources, they will begin to organize volunteer opportunities for unaffiliated (individuals who are not already connected to an organization) volunteers.
• Remember that recovery work continues for weeks, months and even years after disaster events occur. Organizations may have a significant need for volunteers in the weeks and months ahead.

*Volunteer Florida does not vet volunteer opportunities, but serves as a connector between organizations with volunteer needs and individuals who wish to serve. Please see Volunteer Connect Terms and Conditions here.