Opportunities From: United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades - Agency Site

Help us set up for our second largest fundraiser of the year! Volunteers should be prepared to move stools and re-arrange tables.  Some responsibilities could be completed seated, but not necessarily.  Volunteers may be asked to lift up to 10 pounds.

Assist staff in breakdown and cleaning of the event space as well as packing our trucks. * Heavy lifting (30lbs) will be required for all volunteers* Tables and chairs will be manually moved from the event space to carts for return.  *Heavy lifting (30lbs) will be required for all volunteers* Volunteers need to wear comfortable shoes.

Various Volunteer Opportunities available Oct 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 contact Oktoberfest.gasc@gmail.com 

Wellfit Girls is seeking a volunteer videographer/photographer to support our upcoming Swinging With Purpose Golf Tournament. This individual will provide full-day coverage of the event and create short, edited highlight videos and photos that will be used for future event promotion and storytelling.

This is a wonderful opportunity to use your creative skills to support a meaningful cause and help us capture the energy, impact, and community spirit of this signature event.

We are looking for volunteers for our upcoming Swinging With Purpose® Golf Tournament. Volunteers are essential to the success of the event, providing support before, during, and after tournament play. Responsibilities include assisting with setup and breakdown of event areas, helping with player registration, managing crowd control, offering directions, supporting scoring and timing operations, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for players and spectators. Volunteers contribute to a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone involved, while gaining a behind-the-scenes look at tournament operations.

What are you passionate about?  What activities lift your spirits and give you creative energy?  We need you and your talents!  The Neighbors Network of Lee County (NNLC) is a grassroots, all volunteer nonprofit organization established to support older adults in Lee County who wish to thrive in their own homes with a strong social network.  We are a start-up organization, and you can help build us as we discover ways together to support community building throughout Lee County!

1. Create flyers in Canva.  We will help train you.  It is fun and creative, and you will learn new skills that you can use for many other purposes.

2. Manage NNLC Facebook page and help us connect to other organizations and people in Lee County.  Help by sending news and flyers to media sources to get the word out about programs and the NNLC.   

3. Assist with technology.  Help us with Mailchimp, Google Forms, Adobe Acrobat and other programs to market and manage our events and volunteer activities.

Click this link to sign up https://leeneighbors.helpfulvillage.com/users/sign_up?user_type=new_volunteer

Volunteer at the Girls on the Run 5K this fall and be part of something truly inspiring! From cheering stations to water stops and happy hair stations, volunteers help bring the magic to life for hundreds of girls crossing the finish line. It’s a morning full of joy, encouragement, and community spirit—no running required! Sign up to join us and make a difference in just a few hours!

Volunteer with us!

Our 7th Annual Breakfast with Santa event will take place on Saturday, December 6th, from 9am to 12pm at the City of Palma Park in Fort Myers.  We provide health screenings, breakfast, fun and games and toys for the underserved children in our community.  

Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling things you'll ever do. You can help shape a child's future for the better by empowering them to achieve. And the best part is, it's a lot of fun! You and your Little ones can share the kinds of activities you already like to do.  These children may need a little extra help with schoolwork or maybe just a listening ear to listen and talk things through. There are a variety of ways to be a Big Brother or Big Sister to a Little! Our Bigs enjoy activities with our Littles out in the community, help with homework and school subjects in afterschool programs, and spend time helping in the classroom. Big Brothers Big Sisters has an option to fit your needs, strengths, and schedule. 

We will schedule an in-person interview to become a Big Brother or Big Sister with the mentor manager staff at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast. Subsequently match meetings with the best suited Little Brother or Little Sister and ongoing mentoring sessions will be conducted virtually as well. Mentor managers will be available to provide guidance and assistance to ensure that Bigs are equipped to succeed in mentoring their Littles.

To learn more before taking the next step please respond to this opportunity today!  

Our volunteers are a huge part of what makes Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium a success. You can earn volunteer or service-learning hours in a number of areas such as gardening, landscaping, maintenance, office work, animal care, education, and more! Please respond to the opportunity and we will be in contact!

Our Meals on Wheels program is in critical need of volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in Lee County. The role of the volunteer is far more important than the meals they deliver. They are often the only contact our recipients have all day. They provide a warm smile and a caring attitude. They are a safety check to help ensure our recipient's well-being. They are the eyes and ears of Meals On Wheels and often alert us to recipients with additional needs. We are able to schedule most volunteers for service near their home or office.

We are always looking for dependable drivers who are willing to donate 1- 3 hours of time once a week. We have 37 delivery routes and 4 transport routes per week across southwest florida so you can found a route near YOU!

Responsibilities:

If interested please email Brooke at brooke@communitycooperative.com

OR

Sign-Up Online!  : www.communitycooperative.volunteerhub.com/vv2

Volunteers needed to help set up and distribute emergency and supplemental groceries to families in need at our mobile food pantry events. We offer 13 locations a month in food deserts. Please see our monthly schedule to find one near you!  We have events scheduled in Cape Coral, North Ft Myers, Ft Myers, Lehigh Acres, and Bonita Springs.

We look forward to having you volunteer with us!

Under 14 may volunteer with adult supervision.

Please respond to this opportunity and we will be in touch!

If interested in serving at a mobile pantry please complete an online volunteer application:

You can do that by clicking on the following link: www.communitycooperative.volunteerhub.com/vv2

Put your faith in action by volunteering with us and helping provide transportation to isolated, frail elders to doctor's appointments, shopping, etc. Volunteers provide transportation to our senior clients' essential medical appointments such as general practitioner, specialists, eye exams,  dentist, and life-saving screenings. The minimum age is 55; sorry, no court service accepted. We have safety protocols in place; clients sit in the back seat and must be able to get in and out of their car without any help or contact with the volunteer. Please respond to this opportunity and start making a difference in someone's life.  

We look forward to hearing from you! 

Volunteer as a Foster Grandparent in Elementary Schools for children in need of help to reach academic goals. Volunteers for this program are 55 and older, need to be income-eligible, and will receive a stipend and mileage reimbursement for their service. We also have extra safety protocols in place. Sorry, no court-ordered service. Please respond to this opportunity and we will be in touch!

Volunteer as a Senior Companion. You get more than you give! Help provide companionship and sometimes transportation to appointments or shopping to isolated, frail elders. Volunteers for this program are 55 and older, need to be income-eligible, and will receive a stipend and mileage reimbursement for their service. We have extra safety protocols in place. Sorry, no court-ordered service. Please respond to this opportunity and we will be in contact. Thank you!

GiGi’s Playhouse provides FREE educational, therapeutic and career training programs to individuals with Down Syndrome and their families. We make a lifetime commitment from birth through adulthood to empower families with the tools their children need to succeed. GiGi’s Playhouse is 99% volunteer run!

We have many volunteer opportunities:

Volunteers are also needed for:

Requirements: must be a minimum of 17 years old and must attend a volunteer orientation and observe 2 programs. We pay for a background check.

Please respond to this opportunity and then we will be in touch!

As a volunteer, you'll introduce girls to new experiences that show them they're capable of more than they ever imagined.

You’ll be their cheerleader, guide, and mentor, helping them develop skills and confidence that will last a lifetime. Imagine the smiles, the excitement, the memories made-those are the moments you'll share at Girl Scouts.

Multiple opportunities are available- such as: Troop Leader/Co-Leader - Work with a group of girls and mentor them as they make new friends and develop connections that will last a lifetime; Troop Support Volunteer- Assist with driving, activity planning, snacks, money management or other tasks to keep things running smoothly; Service Unit Volunteers - Mentoring adult volunteers as they work with Girl Scouts and Camp Volunteers helping girls explore nature and find fun outdoors. That involves setting up cookie booths, manage inventory and finances and being there for the girls when they earn rewards for being the best cookie entrepreneurs ever!

Please respond to this opportunity and we will be in touch!

We have a variety of volunteer opportunities for adults, minors, and court-appointed services. Help at special events such as the annual festival of trees or at Trailways Camp. Help in our offices, at donation drives, in the retail stores, baking, and crafts, internships for PR/Marketing or Retail/Sales, or put your literacy and computer skills to work. Visit our website for more information, get an application, or learn more about the different opportunities. Respond to this opportunity, and we will be in touch!

St. Matthew's House is seeking volunteers to help fulfill its mission providing food and support to people that need it the most. There are several ways to help; Food distribution, Packing groceries and organizing shelves in our food pantry and warehouse, cafe and cashier support, helping retail staff at one of our six thrift store locations, supporting special events, through Administrative support, or by holding a food donation drive. Please respond to this opportunity, and we will be in touch. Thank you!

The Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida is looking for volunteers in our warehouses and in the community. The work performed in our warehouses consists of sorting donated food, packing non-perishable food in boxes for distribution, packing fresh produce for distribution, and checking/sorting donated bread or other perishable products. Our warehouses are located at 3760 Fowler Street in Fort Myers and 3940 Prospect Ave in Naples, and we have shifts Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to Noon and from Noon to 3:00 pm. Our Mobile food distributions take place in a variety of locations throughout the region and are held Monday-Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Respond to this opportunity and we will be in contact!

Are you passionate about gardening and eager to make a meaningful impact in your community? LARC needs your green thumb and caring hands to help bring our Edible Forest and Sensory Garden to life!

Volunteer Opportunities:

We have a variety of tasks to suit all levels of gardening experience:

This project is a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, meet fellow gardening enthusiasts, and contribute to a sustainable community initiative. Whether you can spare a few hours or commit to a regular schedule, your efforts will be deeply appreciated.

How to Get Involved: If you're ready to dig in and make a difference, please reach out to us. We welcome individuals, families, and groups of all sizes to join us in cultivating this beautiful space.

Let’s grow something amazing together!

All ages welcome! Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. On our website Healthyharvestfarms.org there is a tab for volunteer resources where you can download and print the volunteer sign-up forms otherwise you can request a copy on your first day.
Here at healthy harvest, we take pride in being the roots of a community garden start-up in one of the highest populated food deserts in all of Florida. At our Mirror lakes community garden, we provide a vast number of volunteer opportunities from sowing future crops to flipping beds. Our Mirror lakes garden is a market garden design using aspects of organic gardening low till and back to Eden methods. We take pride in providing free hands-on education and thousands of pounds of produce donations to local food pantries grown right here at our garden by volunteers just like you! Respond to this opportunity and we will be in touch! LET'S GROW!

SCORE offers many types of volunteering opportunities. Choose the opportunity that best suits your expertise, interests, and availability. Mentor- use your industry-based knowledge and expertise to help business owners who are looking for guidance, Subject Matter Expert-collaborate with experienced mentors to offer advice in your specific area of expertise, Workshop Presenter-educate through giving presentations on specific small business topics, Chapter Support-assist with marketing, finance, scheduling and other key support tasks, Diversity Leader-make SCORE services more accessible by local small business owners in underserved segments. Ready to expand your network, and help make others' dreams come true? Respond to this opportunity and we will be in touch!

Midwest Food Bank serves non-profit organizations such as food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, churches, and other non-profit organizations helping their community. On Tuesdays, volunteers are needed to assist agencies with shopping and loading food cases into their vehicles, from 8:45 am until 12:30 pm, lunch is included. Volunteers 16 and older are welcome. Other opportunities are also available on other weekdays at flexible times between 8 am-3 pm. These are indoor opportunities so please dress appropriately. Respond to this opportunity and we will be in touch!

New Horizons of SWFL is looking for Volunteer Help in many areas. Just a little bit of your time can make a huge impact on a student's life. Here are some ways to get involved;

We hope you will join our dedicated team of volunteers who are changing the lives of students in our community!

Respond to this opportunity and Charlotte will be in touch! Thank you!

Children’s Network of Southwest Florida and the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades partnered almost 8 years ago to create a Family Mentor Program. In the program, Volunteer Mentors connect with parents who are served in child welfare. Mentors provide support and encouragement to help the family be happy, healthy, and whole. By helping support families when they need it most, you can help break generational cycles of abuse, neglect, and poverty — all an hour at a time.

Program Mission
Each Mentor will work to build a committed and trusted relationship with parent(s) to help them define and meet goals to achieve and maintain greater self-reliance to prevent future involvement with the child welfare system.

How Mentors Help
Volunteer Mentors give compassionate, non-judgmental support to work with parents in the following essential areas:

• Social Connection: Helping parents develop social supports;

• Hands-On Assistance: Connecting parents with available benefits and services (such as food stamps, medical resources, free tax filing, etc.);

• Friendly Visitation: Offering a caring and supportive relationship in the spirit of “families helping families” to reduce feelings of isolation; and

• Basic Parenting Assistance: Assisting with parent education by teaching, coaching, and modeling healthy parenting.

If you are new to mentoring, don’t worry. You will receive training on engaging the families, how the
child welfare system works, safety, confidentiality, planning for success, and more. We’re here to help you help families!

Training will cover the areas of Safety, Confidentiality, Planning for Success, Signs, and Reporting of child abuse and neglect, Family Engagement, plus an overview of the Child Welfare System.  

Watch our Family Mentor Program Video

Please respond to this opportunity, and we will be in contact! Thank you!

Creole, Spanish, French and English-speaking Mentors needed!

Children’s Network of Southwest Florida and the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades partnered almost 8 years ago to create a Family Mentor Program. In the program, Volunteer Mentors connect with parents who are served in child welfare. Mentors provide support and encouragement to help the family be happy, healthy, and whole. By helping support families when they need it most, you can help break generational cycles of abuse, neglect, and poverty — all an hour at a time.

Program Mission
Each Mentor will work to build a committed and trusted relationship with parent(s) to help them define and meet goals to achieve and maintain greater self-reliance to prevent future involvement with the child welfare system.

How Mentors Help
Volunteer Mentors give compassionate, non-judgmental support to work with parents in the following essential areas:

• Social Connection: Helping parents develop social supports;

• Hands-On Assistance: Connecting parents with available benefits and services (such as food stamps, medical resources, free tax filing, etc.);

• Friendly Visitation: Offering a caring and supportive relationship in the spirit of “families helping families” to reduce feelings of isolation; and

• Basic Parenting Assistance: Assisting with parent education by teaching, coaching, and modeling healthy parenting.

If you are new to mentoring, don’t worry. You will receive training on engaging the families, how the
child welfare system works, safety, confidentiality, planning for success, and more. We’re here to help you help families!

Training will cover the areas of Safety, Confidentiality, Planning for Success, Signs, and Reporting of child abuse and neglect, Family Engagement, plus an overview of the Child Welfare System.  

Watch our Family Mentor Program Video

Please respond to this opportunity, and we will be in contact! Thank you!

In 1988, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office formed a volunteer unit that was known as Volunteer Observers Impacting Community Effort, a.k.a., VOICE. The primary responsibilities of these volunteers were to supplement the agency’s road patrol and to provide additional administrative support. Today, this has evolved to over 110 men and women who commit their time to benefit the agency and our community.

It is the goal of Sheriff Carmine Marceno to constantly seek new methods and procedures that will make Lee County a leader in the state of Florida. As a result, the VOICE team has been rebranded to become the Civilian Support Unit (CSU). There is now a fully dedicated agency team to manage the unit under the direction of veteran Captain William Murphy, Jr. The uniforms, vehicles, and training are being updated and branded to reflect this change and we are expanding the breadth of the tasks for the unit.

Our CSU program allows for certified deputies to continue focusing on policing and enforcement functions by providing supplemental support services. Additionally, these programs create valuable connections between law enforcement and citizens of Lee County. The volunteers we have today are not just a luxury, but a key component in our Community Policy objectives to keep Lee County a great place to live.

Application process:
• Interview
• Background Investigation
• Drug Screen (following conditional job offer)

Inspired by the IMAG History & Science Center, STEMLab is a vibrant, imaginative space at Miromar Outlets designed for the whole family to enrich their experiences and understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Volunteers will help bring inspiration to life for kids of all ages! Details and different ways to volunteer will be determined once we talk. Please respond to this opportunity and we will be in touch!

We are in need of dedicated volunteers to become a part of the Pace family. Some of our on-campus opportunities include serving lunch, math tutoring, and helping with our reward store. We also have events semi-regularly.  If you have time, we can use it! 

We really do make a difference and improve these girls' lives.  For more information about Pace and to find out about a tour go to our website at:

https://www.pacecenter.org/locations/lee

We are in need of someone with a truck or SUV to pick up food for us from a local food bank and deliver to our facility so we can provide meals to our residents.  We don't want anyone we care for to go hungry and volunteering once or twice a month will make a huge difference in people's lives. We are flexible! Do you have the time? You will be invigorated by helping those who are working to better their own lives.  Respond to this opportunity, and we will be in contact. Thank you!

While big hurricanes and wildfires get the most news coverage, smaller disasters are no less devastating to the families affected. Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are smaller disasters like home fires. As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you can help comfort and support people in your community by meeting any immediate needs such as food, shelter, clothing, or supplies and connecting them to long-term recovery services. We supply all the training you need. 

If you are team-oriented and want to make a difference, please consider joining your local Red Cross Disaster Action Team! For more information, please contact Colleen at Colleen.Ranier@redcross.org or 561-718-4489. Thank you!

Visit southwestflorida.ja.org/volunteer/index  to learn more and sign up!

Click here to see the many programs to choose from 

Seeking Volunteers to come out and get involved in taking care of primates. Training and orientation will be provided. You can have a direct impact on the monkey's and their needs, while remaining at a safe distance. Please respond to this opportunity, and we will be in contact. Thank you!

We are looking for volunteers to come and revamp our Fort Myers office entrance with mulch, plants, and flowers. Make it look fresh and nice again. Eventually, we will be looking to revamp the Cape location as well. Please respond to this opportunity, and we will be in touch. Thank you!

Want to help set people up to succeed? Have an eye for style or an interest in fashion? We are seeking Personal Stylists for afternoon shifts Monday - Thursday to help this program grow! Please respond to this opportunity and we will be in contact. Thank you!

Volunteers needed at our Cape Coral Family Thrift Store to sort donations, put out merchandise, hang clothes, remove old merchandise and assist customers. 

To get started with the volunteer onboarding process, complete the volunteer application at: MyImpactPage - The Salvation Army Fort Myers Area Command

Are you a retired musician, or music teacher? Are you someone that likes to play an instrument for fun? Do you have a little time on your hands? Volunteer with Child Care of Southwest FLorida, Inc. and make a huge difference in the lives of wonderful kids. We are flexible and will work around your schedule. Doesn’t have to be a huge time commitment, once a week would be ideal, but could be once every other week, or whatever you would like. Just a little bit of your time and expertise will go a long way. Interested? Respond to this opportunity, and we will be in contact with you. Thank you so much!

Are you an avid foodie? Are you someone that likes to play in the kitchen for fun? Do you have a little time on your hands? Volunteer with Child Care of Southwest FLorida, Inc. and make a huge difference in the lives of wonderful kids. We are flexible and will work around your schedule. Doesn’t have to be a huge time commitment, once a week would be ideal, but could be once every other week, or whatever you would like. Just a little bit of your time and expertise will go a long way. Interested? Respond to this opportunity, and we will be in contact with you. Thank you so much!

Do you love the outdoors? Do you have a prized garden or a beautiful landscape you carefully maintain? Do you have a little time on your hands? Volunteer with Child Care of Southwest FLorida, Inc. and make a huge difference in the lives of wonderful kids. We are flexible and will work around your schedule. Doesn’t have to be a huge time commitment, once a week would be ideal, but could be once every other week, or whatever you would like. Just a little bit of your time and expertise will go a long way. Interested? Respond to this opportunity, and we will be in contact with you. Thank you so much!

Do you love teaching a sport? Do you have a joy that comes from helping kids learn team-building dynamics and the ins and outs of a game you love? Do you have a little time on your hands? Volunteer with Child Care of Southwest FLorida, Inc. and make a huge difference in the lives of wonderful kids. We are flexible and will work around your schedule. Doesn’t have to be a huge time commitment, once a week would be ideal, but could be once every other week, or whatever you would like. Just a little bit of your time and expertise will go a long way. Interested? Respond to this opportunity, and we will be in contact with you. Thank you so much!

Creole and Spanish Mentors needed!

Children’s Network of Southwest Florida and the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades partnered almost 8 years ago to create a Family Mentor Program. In the program, Volunteer Mentors connect with parents who are served in child welfare. Mentors provide support and encouragement to help the family be happy, healthy, and whole. By helping support families when they need it most, you can help break generational cycles of abuse, neglect, and poverty — all an hour at a time.

Program Mission
Each Mentor will work to build a committed and trusted relationship with parent(s) to help them define and meet goals to achieve and maintain greater self-reliance to prevent future involvement with the child welfare system.

How Mentors Help
Volunteer Mentors give compassionate, non-judgmental support to work with parents in the following essential areas:

• Social Connection: Helping parents develop social supports;

• Hands-On Assistance: Connecting parents with available benefits and services (such as food stamps, medical resources, free tax filing, etc.);

• Friendly Visitation: Offering a caring and supportive relationship in the spirit of “families helping families” to reduce feelings of isolation; and

• Basic Parenting Assistance: Assisting with parent education by teaching, coaching, and modeling healthy parenting.

If you are new to mentoring, don’t worry. You will receive training on engaging the families, how the
child welfare system works, safety, confidentiality, planning for success, and more. We’re here to help you help families!

Training will cover the areas of Safety, Confidentiality, Planning for Success, Signs, and Reporting of child abuse and neglect, Family Engagement, plus an overview of the Child Welfare System.  

Watch our Family Mentor Program Video

Please respond to this opportunity, and we will be in contact! Thank you!

Join our team of dedicated volunteers here at Gulf Coast Village and make a difference in the lives of our residents.

Volunteers have the opportunity to volunteer with our Activities Department staff, assisting with the activities that our residents engage in. Such activities include bingo, trivia, sing-a-longs, arts & crafts, monthly socials/parties, one-on-one activities or sharing a special talent such as music or another artistic ability with our residents.

We are also looking for volunteers with the following skills to assist at our Concierge desk:
- Friendly, outgoing and personable
- Customer service experience is a plus but not required
Duties include greeting visitors, directing visitors, answering phones.

Lastly, we are looking for volunteers to shuttle residents and guests to and from the different buildings on our campus. This is a FUN volunteer position and a great opportunity to interact with our residents. Volunteers serving in this capacity will operate an 6 person golf cart and MUST BE 21 years of age, with a valid driver’s license and minimal traffic violations. Shifts are 2 1/2 hours in the morning from 8:45 - 11:15 AM or in the afternoon from 12:45 - 3:15 PM.

A part-time Client Relations Assistant (CRA) at Providence Family Life Center works remotely and onsite at our Fort Myers Centre and provides great support to the Executive Director, staff, and clients.  The CRA will contribute to our office needs, assisting with general tasks like answering phones, data entry, file organization, and special projects.  

Office hours are:

Monday 10am- 2pm

Tuesday 10am- 2pm

 Wednesday 10am- 2pm

Thursday 10am- 2pm

A part-time volunteer opportunity has the potential to become a full-time paid staff position for the right candidate.

To learn more about the organization, visit our website, or call 239-676-3159.

Interested? Please respond to this opportunity, and we will be in touch!

To get started with the volunteer onboarding process, complete the volunteer application at: MyImpactPage - The Salvation Army Fort Myers Area Command

Community Market offers emergency supplemental groceries to neighbors facing food insecurity right here in Southwest Florida. You can play a vital role in our mission to end hunger and homelessness — one kind act at a time.

Volunteer Opportunities Include:

Stocking shelves and organizing food items

Assisting our families as they shop

Helping carry groceries to vehicles

Creating a warm, welcoming environment filled with friendly smiles and encouraging words

Ready to lend a hand?
Sign up today and be a part of something truly impactful:

Volunteers are vital in our work of building homes, communities and hope in Lee and Hendry counties. We welcome individuals, corporations, community groups, faith congregations, and many more to join us in building affordable homeownership opportunities for local families. No prior experience is necessary – we’ll show you what to do!

 If you are able to volunteer your time and talent, please register today by clicking this link, http://vhub.at/volhub.

Questions? Contact Ashley Brady at ashleyb@habitat4humanity.org

Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age to work on a Habitat construction site.

The Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, is a national free training program which prepares residents and community members to better prepare themselves, their families, and their neighbors, in the event of a local disaster. CERT Basic Training covers the following course topics Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety & Utility Controls, Disaster Psychology and Medical Operations, and Light Search and Rescue Operations, and more.

Upon completion of the CERT Basic Training course, our volunteers are able to support the City and the Department with additional emergency response related activities and our EOC Activations.

If you are interested in being a part of the CERT team, click this link to sign up CERT Basic Training Response Form

We are looking for individuals with a flexible schedule that can volunteer for a few four-hour shifts per month.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS

Weekdays: 8am-12pm, 12pm-4pm, 4pm-8pm

Weekends: 10am-2pm, 2pm-6pm

Please note: House volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Family Room volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and complete a Lee Health Volunteer Application provided by Volunteer Manager Illeny Farese, in order to volunteer at Golisano Children’s Hospital.

If you are interested, please fill out our volunteer application by clicking here. Thank you!

The Family Meal Program provides support to families who are taking care of their sick children, and often don’t have the time, funds, or energy to prepare a home-cooked meal. After a long day at the hospital, a hot meal is a blessing! Watch this video below to see how our program works!

The Family Meal Program provides support to families who are taking care of their sick children, and often don’t have the time, funds, or energy to prepare a home-cooked meal. Can you help us cook dinner? 

Come cook in our kitchen (this option requires scheduling. Please send an email to volunteer@rmhcswfl.org so we can add you on our meal calendar.)

The talents of our compassionate and generous volunteers help keep our doors open. Volunteers are actively involved in the general care of the animals including walking/exercising, socializing, grooming, and cleaning kennels. Volunteers are also involved in special projects, events, humane education, offsite outreach programs and in-home foster care. 

Our volunteers are required to complete our application and attend orientation. We offer both cat only and "regular" (cat and dog) orientation. Please visit our Website for more information or to fill out a volunteer application. You will receive an email once your application is approved. 

Are you an early bird who loves working in the kitchen and wants to help the community?

Sam's Community Café is open to anyone for a hot meal from 10:30am - 12pm every weekday. A lot of prep, cooking, and cleaning goes into making this happen each day for our clients, and the more hands, the better.

There are shifts available from morning to afternoon Monday through Friday, starting at 6am, 7am and 9am. Early morning shifts are available to package food for that day's Meals on Wheels deliveries.

Please go to www.communitycooperative.com/give-help/volunteer so get started!

Our volunteers are a huge part of what makes Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium a success. We have two annual signature events, Haunted Walk and Holiday Lights. We are always looking for volunteers to join the planning committee and/or event day volunteers.

Starting in September, we transform one of our trails into a spooky path through the woods and then in November we start turning it to a sparking Christmas Light paradise.  This is accomplished with the help of amazing community volunteers. So whether turning our pineland trail into a creepy crawly haunted experience or adding twinkling lights to brighten everyone's December, Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium has something for you!!! 

Join the fun whether spooky or sparkling!!

A part-time Client Services Associate (CSA) at Providence Family Life Center works remotely and onsite at our Fort Myers Centre and provides great support to the Executive Director, staff, and clients.  The CSA will contribute to our office needs, assisting with general tasks like answering phones, data entry, file organization, and special projects.  

Office hours are:

Monday 9 am- 1 pm

Tuesday 9 am- 1 pm

 Wednesday 9 am- 1 pm

Thursday 9 am- 1 pm

A part-time volunteer opportunity has the potential to become a full-time paid staff position for the right candidate.

To learn more about the organization, visit our website, or call 239-676-3159.

Interested? Please respond to this opportunity, and we will be in touch!

Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community while having fun and learning new things. And, you don’t need a green thumb. While knowing something about gardening helps, you can choose from many different areas to make your contribution, including animal care, education, operations, and guest services in addition to horticulture.

Regularly scheduled volunteers can assist in one of our departments.

Periodic volunteers can assist with events and work days.

Our highly qualified team includes experts who are experienced and love to share their knowledge.  If you have ever wanted to learn more about plants and animals, we have the perfect environment to do so!  We strive to promote an equitable and inclusive team as well as a positive work environment.

We also offer internships in many different areas. 

Orientation and Information sessions are held monthly.

Please complete our application and we'll be in touch with more information!

We have several Mobile Pantry Distributions in Lee County (Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Lehigh Acres) that are in great need of volunteer assistance to help with client registration.   

If anyone is interested in becoming a volunteer, please complete the online application: https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/take-action/give-time/volunteer/

Next step is to access an Interest Form at  https://forms.office.com/r/csJEndRmvS 

We also have additional areas that need assistance at these Mobile Pantry sites:

Thank you in advance as we come together to help our community!

*PLEASE NOTE WHEN SIGNING UP FOR A SHIFT YOU ARE COMMITTING TO THAT TIME & THE AGENCY WILL BE EXPECTING YOU* 

Help us help people see! The Florida Lions Eye Clinic is a nonprofit that serves Florida residents who do not have insurance of any kind, and are at or below 200% federal poverty level.

We are in need of Spanish translators! The minimum age to volunteer in the clinic is 18.

Please contact our Clinic Supervisor, Olivia Pena at 239-498-3937 or oliviap@fllec.com to get involved ASAP! Thank you!

Help us help people see! The Florida Lions Eye Clinic is a nonprofit that serves Florida residents who do not have insurance of any kind, and are at or below 200% federal poverty level.

We are in need of Spanish-speaking Administrative Assistants! Afternoon shift is needed ASAP! The minimum age to volunteer in the clinic is 18.

Please contact our Clinic Supervisor, Olivia Pena at 239-498-3937 or oliviap@fllec.com to get involved ASAP! Thank you!

Help us help people see! The Florida Lions Eye Clinic is a nonprofit that serves Florida residents who do not have insurance of any kind, and are at or below 200% federal poverty level.

We are in need of Spanish-speaking Ophthalmic Assistants! The minimum age to volunteer in the clinic is 18.

Please contact our Clinic Supervisor, Olivia Pena at 239-498-3937 or oliviap@fllec.com to get involved ASAP! Thank you!

Help us help people see! The Florida Lions Eye Clinic is a nonprofit that serves Florida residents who do not have insurance of any kind, and are at or below 200% federal poverty level.

We are in need of Ophthalmologists to help us in the clinic! We are open Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4PM, however we do not see patients the entire day and can work around your schedule! We value your time and are grateful for anyone who can help out in the clinic.

Please contact our Clinic Supervisor, Olivia Pena at 239-498-3937 or oliviap@fllec.com to get involved ASAP! Thank you!

Volunteers to help tutor K-12 students who are at the center during Summer Camp from 9am-4pm Mon-Fri.

Volunteers to help tutor K-12 students who are at the center during 2024-2025 Academic Year from 2pm-6pm Mon-Fri.

Please contact Keesha Allen to sign up: 239-334-2797  |  kallen@qlcswfl.org

Tutors do not need to be experienced educators – just need caring adults to help kids with homework, and/or reading and math.

Volunteers are needed to assist the parents/students in completing FAFSA applications.

There will be an experienced school FAFSA staff worker on site, we need volunteers to help parents as they complete their own applications. You don't have to be the 'all-knowing' person, there are handouts and cheat sheets, and an experienced person on site. 

We just need more people to assist. Please respond and we will share the schedule with you.

These events happen at all Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades County high schools. Some are in the daytime and some in the evenings.

Thank you!

FISH of SanCap needs Your Help! Support our senior services through meal deliveries, transportation on and off the island, and more. 

Please contact Our Director of Senior Services, Erika Broyles, erika@fishofsancap.org, 239-472-4775.

We are searching for a fun, dynamic art instructor to help teach our FI Creates program! This program is for kids and teens on the autism spectrum and meets once a week, on Tuesdays, from 4:30pm-6:00pm, for 1 month or 4-week cycles. The commitment required is 4 weeks. We are willing to pay and have capability to hold the class in Fort Myers or Cape Coral, depending on what is easier for our instructor. We will have our highly trained staff participating with our kids so there is plenty of support for all the kids in the room. Typically, class sizes range from 4-10. Please reach out to Cora at Family Initiative if you're interested! 

Cancer Alliance of Naples is looking for assistance with reorganizing the kitchen and helping to support cleaning the office. This task is typically done by staff so it would be a huge help to have support to divide the tasks. 

We are a small staff and try to get it done ourselves, but with the constant increase for our services, we need help with this now more than ever. We will gladly accept the help of anyone willing. 

The opportunity is open for anytime during the timeframe, it does not need to take the entire time given. 

Working in the garden doing weeding, watering, planting and cleaning.

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The mission of this program is to serve Harlem Heights senior citizens through community, education, enrichment, and the arts. The program is every Tuesday and Thursday  from 9am-12pm. This is a new program and I will need help leading activities, distributing meals, and keeping them engaged. Because it's new, I'm open to new ideas and would love consistent volunteers who want a say in how the program will look. 

We are looking for consistent volunteers to tutor adult students looking to improve their English language. This program involves one-on-one tutoring flexible to the student and volunteers schedules (between the hours of 9am-5pm Monday-Friday). This is a great opportunity for volunteers who want to have direct impact on someone's life. Some students may be true beginners with no English language skills, and some may just want to focus on vocabulary for a particular context like a job they're applying to. Someone who is bilingual in Spanish and English or has a background in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) would be a great asset to this program, but volunteers with no background are also welcome (and would be matched with a more advanced student). 

About the GED: The GED (General Educational Development) exam tests students in math, language arts, science, and social studies.
Each subject requires a score of 145 to pass to earn a GED Diploma/Certificate (this can take place of a traditional high school diploma. 

Individuals may be interested in earning a GED certificate because most workplaces require potential employees to have a high school diploma or the equivalent. Adults who didn't finish high school can meet that requirement by passing the GED exam.

About our GED tutoring program: Our GED tutoring program is a free program for Harlem Heights residents which relies on volunteers to provide one-on-one tutoring tailored to the needs of their student. Students take a pre-test with us, then we determine which areas they need a tutor in. Volunteers may have a general education background and can work with the students in any of the 4 areas, or they may have a strong suit like math. This program is flexible, depending on the schedule of the volunteer and student (within the window of 9am-5pm Monday-Friday). This is a very impactful way to impact someone's life through one-on-one tutoring. You could help someone achieve their career goals.

Hope Healthcare is looking for new exceptional volunteers in the Clewiston area! 

Opportunities will vary; please ask us about additional options for volunteering at Hope!

Visit this link to apply!

The first step is to complete your volunteer application – either online or by mail. When we receive your completed application, we’ll call to talk about your individual talents and interests.

Hope will process your background check and provide you with two TB tests, which are required before you may begin volunteering. These important steps help ensure the health and safety of the people in our care.

After all the required elements are complete, we’ll schedule your orientation class. Volunteer orientations are offered at different times and locations throughout the year. Upon completion, you’ll be assigned to a Volunteer Coordinator, who will help you begin volunteering at Hope!

Please contact us for more information!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast is currently looking for adult mentors for children aged 6-18.  Do you live in Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, or Glades? Do you have 4 hours per month to spend with a child? 

All of our applicants are background screened, fingerprinted, and interviewed to determine better match them with a Little who needs a little extra support. 

If you are ready to make a BIG impact in the life of child in our area, please go to www.bbbssun.org and click on our Volunteer tab at the top of the page. We are currently looking for mentors in our community as well as our Reading Bigs programs at Heights Elementary, Tropic Isles Elementary, Ray Pottorff Elementary, and the after school program at Renaissance Preserve. 

It Takes a Little to Be BIG!

We are searching for a fun, dynamic dance instructor to help teach our FI Creates program! This program is for kids and teens on the autism spectrum and meets once a week, on Tuesdays, from 4:30pm-6:00pm, for 1 month or 4-week cycles. The commitment required is 4 weeks. We are willing to pay and have capability to hold the class in Fort Myers or Cape Coral, depending on what is easier for our instructor. We will have our highly trained staff participating with our kids so there is plenty of support for all the kids in the room. Typically, class sizes range from 4-10. Please reach out to Cora at Family Initiative if you're interested! 

We are searching for a fun, dynamic music instructor to help teach our FI Creates program! This program is for kids and teens on the autism spectrum and meets once a week, on Tuesdays, from 4:30pm-6:00pm, for 1 month or 4-week cycles. The commitment required is 4 weeks. We are willing to pay and have capability to hold the class in Fort Myers or Cape Coral, depending on what is easier for our instructor. We will have our highly trained staff participating with our kids so there is plenty of support for all the kids in the room. Typically, class sizes range from 4-10. Please reach out to Cora at Family Initiative if you're interested! 

We are searching for a fun, dynamic photography instructor to help teach our FI Creates program! This program is for kids and teens on the autism spectrum and meets once a week, on Tuesdays, from 4:30pm-6:00pm, for 1 month or 4-week cycles. The commitment required is 4 weeks. We are willing to pay and have capability to hold the class in Fort Myers or Cape Coral, depending on what is easier for our instructor. We will have our highly trained staff participating with our kids so there is plenty of support for all the kids in the room. Typically, class sizes range from 4-10. Please reach out to Cora at Family Initiative if you're interested! 

We are searching for a fun, dynamic yoga instructor to help teach our FI Creates program! This program is for kids and teens on the autism spectrum and meets once a week, on Tuesdays, from 4:30pm-6:00pm, for 1 month or 4-week cycles. The commitment required is 4 weeks. We are willing to pay and have capability to hold the class in Fort Myers or Cape Coral, depending on what is easier for our instructor. We will have our highly trained staff participating with our kids so there is plenty of support for all the kids in the room. Typically, class sizes range from 4-10. Please reach out to Cora at Family Initiative if you're interested! 

Be a Tutor - Change a Life

Become a volunteer tutor to local residents who want to learn English or improve reading skills.

No foreign language or teaching experience is necessary, only the desire to help and the ability to commit an hour or two, twice a week. To you it’s only a couple hours; to students it’s the chance to change their lives.

We provide tutor training once a month for new tutors to get you ready to teach! 

For more information:

Email: dave@literacygulfcoast.org

Phone: 239-676-5202

Hurricane season runs from June 1 until November 30. The Department is recruiting Hope Heroes to be ready to support seniors before and after a hurricane strikes. What does disaster assistance look like as a Hope Hero?

Sign up today so you can be ready to help as soon as the need arises!

Sign up here

Be a Tutor - Change a Life

Looking for volunteers in the Lehigh Acres area. Come and join us as a volunteer tutor to local residents who want to learn English or improve reading skills.

No foreign language or teaching experience is necessary, only the desire to help and the ability to commit an hour or two, twice a week. To you it’s only a couple hours; to students it’s the chance to change their lives.

We provide tutor training once a month for new tutors to get you ready to teach! 

For more information:

Email: dave@literacygulfcoast.org

Phone: 239-676-5202

Volunteers are needed for a variety of projects to help get ready for distribution!

Make new friends, work as a team, learn new skills and help provide food to those in need!

A wide variety of projects including sorting and packing, receiving and/or distributing, cleaning, etc. on an ongoing basis, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday between 8 am and 3 pm.

Volunteers are an integral part of the Collier County Museums: they assist in enhancing the quality of our guest’s experiences and provide their creativity and the dedication needed to assist in planning and implementing our programs and special activities.

Our museum volunteers assist with our educational workshops and lectures, student programs, group tours, greeting our guests, research projects, cataloging, computer assistance, gardening, maintenance/handyman work, arts & crafts preparation, office duties, and our diverse special events.

To find out more, please contact Karen Connetta, Volunteer Coordinator at (239) 252-8722 or at Karen.Connetta@CollierCountyFL.gov

Hi! we have a fantastic group of volunteers willing to come work planting and mowing at our facility. We are looking for someone  willing to donate supplies, perennials, annuals, small trees, mulch, etc to beautify our area! 

Keep our Food Pantry well-stocked and running smoothly! Greet and assist clients, keep shelves stocked, and ensure the pantry is tidy and clean. Our current summer 2023 hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. -- 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. -- 12:00 p.m. Contact Andrea Rubio at andrea@fishofsancap.org for more information, or sign up for a shift here. 

At this time, we are operating out of our original FISH building, which is pending restoration from Hurricane Ian. We do not have A.C., electricity, or running water. We will be moving into our new location (next door) in the next few weeks, where we will have A.C., electricity, and running water. Stay tuned! 

St. Matthew's House Needs Your Help!! 

We are looking for individuals to help us in our Fort Myers thrift store. Located near Metro Pkwy and Daniels. Various positions are open with flexible hours. 

Fort Myers Metro Parkway Location Opportunities

Contact Nathalie to sign up or visit the link below. 

https://smh.volunteerhub.com/vv2/

Coach and/or support a team with any YMCA Youth Sports programs.  Although beneficial, no previous experience required. Background check required. 

People who love to interact with others are perfect for this volunteer opportunity.  You will have the chance to connect with various types of people from many walks of life and create a welcoming environment. You will help answer general questions, share in genuine interactions with others, and support our front line associates. 

At the YMCA, we provide a service for families to leave their children in our kidzone while they work out. We can always use some extra hands to help these children have fun while the parents work out.  Please fill out our volunteer application for background screening if you are interested.    https://fortmyersymca.playerspace.com/register/

This opportunity is dependent on your interests in sports.  Opportunities include running the scoreboard for youth or adult sports, being a line or touch judge, assisting with sports clinics, youth team coaching, field painting/management, scorebook keeping, etc.  Background check required.

Future, current, and retired educators preferred but not required.  Looking for people to guide individual and small group tutoring and instruction in after-school programs and summer camp.  Background check required.

Gulf Coast Village is looking for high school volunteers to assist with resident's activities, serving in our dining room or helping at our Concierge Desk.

It's a great way to reduce social isolation in older adults and bridge the generation gap! It also looks great on resumes and college applications for those looking to get into the medical or social services field.

Monday-Friday afternoons and weekends are available!

Email Diana dnicol@voa.org for more information or to get started making a difference in a senior's life!

17 and up can volunteer with approved application

Teens 16 and under can volunteer with an accompanied adult chaperone and approved applications

Volunteer Application below: 

https://premiermobilehealth.org/volunteer/

Welcome Families to Group Nights and Assist with Parking

Be a welcoming smile as families come through the doors of Valerie's House on group nights. Assist children, teens, and caregivers with sign-in and name tags. Mingle and get to know our families. Have a friend who wants to volunteer? Bring them along!

Parking is tight, so help us get all vehicles parked safely.

A commitment of one hour, two evenings a month from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, is encouraged.

Help Set up, Serve, and Clean up Potluck Dinners

The kitchen is the heart of the home, and this is held at Valerie's House. Join us twice a month to set up, serve, and clean up dinner. Please get to know our families as they join you in the kitchen!

A commitment of at least 1.5 hours, two evenings a month from 5:30 - 7:30 pm is encouraged.

Our Buddy volunteers must go through training before starting as a volunteer. Once they complete the training, they will sit in a group with the children & help facilitate the activity for the night and help engage the children. 

Hours for this opportunity are from 5:30pm-8:30pm

The group is held Monday-Thursday

The next training is October 14th from 9am-5pm and October 15th from 1pm-5pm.

Ready to get started? Contact Bobbie Santiago for more information

Bobbie.Santiago@ValeriesHouse.org

Interested in gaining some experience working with seniors who live in a medical environment? The Lodge at Cypress Cove is seeking volunteers in high school to interact with seniors for a multigenerational experience. Many volunteers have an opportunity to work alongside our nurses, nursing assistants, and physical therapists. This experience looks great on resumes and college applications!

Hours are flexible, 7 days a week.  The following is a typical schedule and activities that volunteers assist with.

8:30am: Help pass out the Daily Chronicles and greet residents

9:30am: Assist residents to the morning activity and help to lead the activity.

1:30pm: Assist residents to the morning activity and help to lead the activity 

Assisting residents to and from activities includes encouraging the residents to attend, pushing a wheelchair, or walking alongside those who use a walker.

Examples of Activities: Provide manicures, socialize with residents, assist with arts & crafts, BINGO, room-to-room food-related programs, and physical and cognitive activities (beach ball toss, trivia).

Maybe you have a special talent or passion that you could share with our residents. And of course, we love well-behaved dog visits!

A Recovery Community Organization (RCO), is an independent, non-profit organization led and governed by representatives of local communities of recovery from substance abuse disorders. These organizations organize recovery-focused policy advocacy activities, carry out recovery-focused community education and outreach programs, and/or provide peer-based recovery support services.

We have various events coming up we would need volunteers for. We also have several tasks at our community center that can be completed by volunteers. Tasks include cleaning, sorting, packing, labeling, organizing, and assisting during outreach events.

Perfect volunteer opportunity for students interested in entering the social work, mental health, or psychology field. Hours are flexible with weekend availability. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

Contact Laura Pegler to get started as a volunteer: laura@kimmiesrecoveryzone.org  

The mission of Lee BIA Builders Care is to provide emergency construction services at no cost to needy and deserving elderly and disabled homeowners who cannot obtain repairs through traditional means. Builders Care exists to improve the quality of life for these deserving Lee County residents. Recipients are elderly and/or disabled individuals of all ages who are in financial need and are living with housing conditions that pose a safety or health threat.

Builders Care is seeking high school students to assist with projects ranging from building wheelchair ramps, landscaping, painting, and other various projects. This is a perfect opportunity for students interested in getting first-hand experience in construction or trades like heating and cooling. Afternoon volunteer opportunity available. 

 “Build My Future” is an event in October specifically for local high school students. For more information about volunteering, contact 

Crystal Stouten: Crystal@bia.net 

An assisted living residence or assisted living facility (ALF) is a housing facility for people with disabilities or for adults who cannot or who choose not to live independently.

The Atrium at Liberty Park has a special area for residents who have memory disorders like dementia or Alzheimer's and is seeking volunteers in high school to interact with seniors for a multigenerational experience.

This experience looks great on resumes and college applications for those interested in medical or social sciences.

Hours are flexible, with availability 7 days a week. 

Monday-Friday: 3pm-6pm

Saturday & Sunday: 10am-3pm

Volunteers can assist residents in the dining room and with activities.

Examples of Activities: Manicures, socializing with residents, assisting with arts & crafts, BINGO, room-to-room food-related programs, and physical and cognitive activities (beach ball toss, trivia).