Opportunities From: United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades

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!

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. 

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.

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! 

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!

Need Volunteer Hours? Just want to help out?

Often we have events or last-minute things we could use some extra hands for from Golf or Fishing Tournaments to a simple campaign mailing. 

Hours and days are flexible- we are open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, but some events may be in the evening or weekends, so let us know what works for you. Respond to this opportunity and we will be in touch! Thank you.

United Way Volunteer Center (UWVC) provides a unique experience for individuals to join our team and make an impact in the community through our Ambassador Program. UWVC Ambassadors become model spokespeople for our organization to emphasize the importance of volunteering and the mission of United Way as a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people in our community. UWVC attends many outreach events to share our mission and promote in-house and partner volunteer opportunities to our local communities. Reaching out to people is an important part of what we do to increase awareness and drive community involvement. 

 
UWVC Ambassadors are volunteers committed to attending their local community events to represent UWVC and communicate our focus on keeping Lee, Hendry, and Glades counties as wonderful places to live and volunteer. 

 
Please contact the UWVC office at 239-433-7567 or Volunteer@unitedwaylee.org if you are interested in becoming a UWVC Ambassador

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! 

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

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

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! 

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! 

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). 

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. 

Please contact us for more information!

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!

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.

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. 

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. 

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

Click here to see the many programs to choose from 

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* 

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!!

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!

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.)

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 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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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 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!

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!

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)

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!