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

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:

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

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!

Are you passionate about protecting and beautifying Lee County? Join us as a Keep Lee County Beautiful Ambassador! Ambassadors play a key role by serving as Site Coordinators at community cleanups, representing KLCB at local festivals and fairs, and supporting outreach efforts that make a real difference.

Gain hands-on experience, meet amazing people, and help keep our community clean and green. Learn more and get involved today! Email Jenn@klcb.org for the next training date. 

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!

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.

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!

Role Overview
As a Forklift Driver Volunteer, you’ll play a critical role in our food distribution operations by safely moving and staging palletized food donations. Your efforts help us efficiently pack orders and ensure our partner agencies receive the supplies they need.

Key Responsibilities

Operate sit-down or stand-up forklift to load, unload, and transport pallets of food and supplies

Stage pallets in designated storage or staging areas according to pick-list instructions

Perform daily pre- and post-shift forklift safety inspections and report any mechanical issues

Assist warehouse team with general tasks as needed (e.g., wrapping pallets, organizing inventory)

Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment

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!

United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades in conjunction with local Emergency Management will be the liaison in connecting volunteers to partners needing assistance.

Help your friends and neighbors first with any pre- or post-storm assistance!

Please respond and complete your profile, if you are interested in being contacted in the event of an emergency. Once it is safe to enter the community we will reach out and notify you of available roles.

Examples of opportunities:  

The Fund Distribution Process (formerly known as allocations) is the cornerstone of our United Way. It ensures fiscal and program accountability for all agencies receiving United Way funds while meeting the social services needs of the community. In the process, volunteers challenge each agency's effectiveness at providing services, review the need for programs in the region, and analyze the impact of United Way funding in meeting those needs.

In Lee County, Fund Distribution runs from January through May. Volunteers are assigned a team. Each team meets just twice to discuss the agencies and review their financial documents, application, and performance history. The second time is to visit the agencies and make recommendations.  We have over 30 teams that cover Lee County.

To join a Fund Distribution team and learn more about our partner agencies, contact Angela Fischler at angelaf@unitedwaylee.org

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!

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.

ReUnite is a FREE community-based collaborative between United Way and law enforcement agencies in Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties. ReUnite is for children and vulnerable adults who may wander or become lost. The program is designed to reduce search time when an individual is reported missing. The ReUnite member's photo and basic information are collected in advance and are instantly available if the individual is reported missing, rather than having to wait for it to be collected from a distraught caregiver. Additionally, members receive a free scent kit stored at their home, drastically reducing the time it takes for the person's scent to be isolated. When a loved one is missing, every second counts!

Are you a handyperson? Know your way around general repair and enjoy helping out? Please join us to help in a variety of capacities. We could use your help with;

·         Painting

·         Putting together new furniture (desks, chairs, bookshelves, etc.)

·         Moving furniture (same as above)

·         Pressure washing exterior of the building

·         Hanging of TV and TV Mounts

·         Other tasks as needed

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

As you know due to the far-reaching devastation, many of our partner organization of volunteers have deployed up north. GPIA is in need of skilled and unskilled volunteers alike to assist with the damage in our own community. 

Opportunities include muck and gut, debris removal, personal item packing etc. We are also in need of dump trailers.   

Here is the LINK for group volunteer sign up

Here is the LINK for individual volunteer sign up 

For those in need please fill out the Get Help LINK

You can also call the office at 239.558.4901 for information.

If you would like to be added to our distribution list, please go to the web page and register for updates. https://www.gpialliance.org

As we know the road to recovery is long, but together we are stronger than the surge.

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/

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

LARC is looking for compassionate and dedicated volunteers to work with our IDD community—adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you have a passion for helping others and a special skill to share, we have several rewarding opportunities for you!

Field Trip Assistants: Do you love exploring new places and sharing experiences with others? As a Field Trip Assistant, you'll have the chance to accompany our participants on exciting outings, ensuring they have a safe and enjoyable time. Whether it’s a visit to a local museum, a park, or a special event, your support will help make these outings memorable for our community members. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being active, social, and engaging with others in a dynamic environment.

Classroom Volunteers: If you have a heart for education and a love for learning, consider becoming a Classroom Volunteer. You'll work alongside our educators to support adults with unique abilities in a variety of learning activities. Whether it’s helping with reading, math, life skills, or creative arts, your involvement will play a vital role in fostering their growth and confidence. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a direct impact on someone's educational journey.

Volunteering with LARC means being part of a community that values inclusivity, creativity, and personal growth. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, develop new skills, and make a lasting impact on the lives of adults with unique abilities.

How to Get Involved: Interested in making a difference? Contact us to learn more about these exciting volunteer opportunities. Whether you can give a few hours a week or just a day, your contribution will be deeply valued.

Join us in empowering our community—together, we can create a world of possibilities!

LARC is looking for compassionate and dedicated volunteers to work with our IDD community—adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you have a passion for helping others and a special skill to share, we have several rewarding opportunities for you!

Special Skills Volunteers: Do you have a talent you'd love to share? Whether it's sewing, arts and crafts, or computer technology, we need your expertise! Our participants are eager to learn new skills, and your guidance could open up new worlds for them.

Sewing Enthusiasts: Teach basic sewing techniques, help with small projects, or lead a sewing club. Your skills can help participants create beautiful and functional items, building their confidence and creativity.

Arts and Crafts Lovers: Lead creative workshops where participants can explore different materials and techniques. From painting to jewelry-making, your guidance will help them express themselves in new and exciting ways.

Tech Gurus: Share your knowledge of computers and technology, from basic computer skills to more advanced topics like word documents, and excel spreadsheets.  Empower our participants with the tools they need to navigate the digital world.

Volunteering with LARC means being part of a community that values inclusivity, creativity, and personal growth. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, develop new skills, and make a lasting impact on the lives of adults with unique abilities.

How to Get Involved: Interested in making a difference? Contact us to learn more about these exciting volunteer opportunities. Whether you can give a few hours a week or just a day, your contribution will be deeply valued.

Join us in empowering our community—together, we can create a world of possibilities!

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!

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!

Be a Tutor - Change a Life

Looking for volunteers in the San Carlos 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

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

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

One-on-one literacy and math tutors are needed for our Fall session which will run from September through December. Tutors meet weekly for 1 hour with the same student during the 14-week session. the time commitment is 2.5 to 3 hours weekly. Tutors and students are matched by their availability. Tutoring takes place at GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center in Ft. Myers. Students aged 3 to adults will be participating. Our Literacy and Math Coordinators will provide training. All materials will be provided.

GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center, Ft. Myers is looking for Literacy and Math Coordinators. the coordinators oversee our one-on-one literacy and math tutoring programs. The programs provide three 14-week sessions- Spring, Summer, and Fall.  Coordinators organize each session, train, supervise tutors and collect and input data regarding the students' progress. training will be provided. Coordinators time commitment is 3-4 hours weekly while the tutoring session are in progress.

In the event of a disaster, United Way operates the Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) after the event.

United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades in conjunction with the Lee Emergency Management Division will be the liaison in connecting volunteers to partners needing assistance. The  VRC is set up and staffed to intake and match volunteer skills with unmet needs in the community.  

Please respond and complete your profile, if you are interested in being contacted in the event of an emergency. Once it is safe to enter the community we will reach out and notify you of available roles.

Examples of opportunities:  

Volunteer Reception Center positions include registration and volunteer intake and interviewing, data collection and entry, safety training, phone bank, runners, greeters, etc.  

The VRC serves to coordinate volunteers who are not currently established with an organization to help support relief efforts under the direction of Emergency Management. Volunteers will be assigned duties as needed by the VRC volunteer staff. (A spontaneous, unaffiliated volunteer or SUV is a person who has not received current, formal disaster response training from a state organization or agency active in disaster. ) 

There is a role for anyone who would like to become certified and assist at the Volunteer Reception Center in times of emergency. Volunteers must be 18 years or older. No special skills are necessary.

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.

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/

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!

 Join Us for a Fun Volunteer Day at Lighthouse!

We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to help us with some exciting projects! Come and lend a hand with:

Painting: Add a splash of color and creativity to our spaces!

Landscaping: Get your hands dirty and make our gardens bloom beautifully!

Vehicle Cleaning: Give our vehicles a sparkling shine and keep them in top shape!

Lighthouse is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people of all ages living with low vision or blindness to stay independent, active, and productive in our community. By volunteering with us, you’ll be making a meaningful impact and helping us brighten the lives of others.

Ready to have fun and make a difference? Join us and be part of something amazing! Respond to this opportunity to get started!

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.

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!

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!

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!  

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast has an urgent need for male mentors! If you are 18 or older, you can make a BIG impact in the life of a child. You can participate in our community Bigs program or volunteer at one of our local elementary schools in our Reading Bigs program.

One hour per week can change a young person's life for the better! We have young people waiting to be matched right now.  Please call 239-288-4224 or go to www.bbbssun.org to take the first step.

It takes little to be Big!

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!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast has several opportunities to help in our local schools. We are currently looking for Reading Bigs over the age of 18 to help a child with reading and general school work one hour per week.

We are looking for mentors for 

Tropic Isles Elementary School

Heights Elementary School

Roy Pottorf Elementary School

Boys and Girls Club at Rennaissance Preserve

If you have an hour a week and would like to make a Big impact, call 239-288-4224 or go to our website www.bbbssun.org.  

Kimmie's Recovery Zone: Food Pantry Assistance Needed

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Kimmie's Recovery Zone, a dedicated recovery community organization, is seeking enthusiastic volunteers for our bi-weekly food pantry distribution!

What We Do: Our food pantry is more than just a place to get food; it's a beacon of hope and support for those in need. As part of our commitment to aid recovery and foster a sense of community, we provide essential food supplies to those who need them most, every other week.

We Need Your Strength and Heart! We are currently in need of volunteers who can lend their muscle and time to help us with:

Who Can Volunteer:

Why Volunteer With Us?

Join Us: Your help can make a big difference in keeping our food pantry running smoothly and ensuring that we can continue to support those in need.

For more information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mike Smith Mike@kimmiesrecoveryzone.org

Let’s work together to make a positive impact in our community!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of seniors in Lee County?

We are currently seeking compassionate individuals who are willing to lend a helping hand and be part of our team. As a volunteer at our food pantry, you'll have the opportunity to:

Make a Real Impact: Your efforts directly support those in need, ensuring they have access to nutritious food.

Build Meaningful Connections: Join a diverse and caring community of volunteers who share your passion for giving back.

Gain Valuable Experience: Develop new skills, broaden your horizons, and enhance your resume through volunteer experience.

Create Lasting Memories: Every act of kindness leaves a lasting impression, both on those we serve and in your heart.

Whether you can spare a few hours a week or a few days a month, your time and dedication can make a significant difference. We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds and ages.

If you're ready to be part of something bigger and help us fight hunger in our community respond to this opportunity and we will get in touch with you.   Together we can make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need.

Thank you for considering joining our cause. Your support is invaluable, and we look forward to having you on our team.

We currently have the following shifts available:

Wednesday:  9am - 12pm or 12pm - 3pm

Thursday: 9am - 12pm or 12pm - 3pm

Enriching lives - one senior at a time

DO YOU HAVE AN HOUR A WEEK TO VOLUNTEER??

If you are active and enjoy being with older adults, we have opportunities for you!  The Area Agency on Aging Southwest FL provides exercise classes and caregiver programs throughout seven counties.  Our programs include the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP), Matter of Balance, Tai Chi for Arthritis Falls Prevention, Walk With Ease, Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, Savy Caregiver, and Powerful Tools for Caregivers.  The Area Agency on Aging will pay for the classes for the individual to be trained.  We will also cover the cost of attending a CPR class if the program requires one.  The agency will help you find a place for your class and pay for your mileage to and from the program.  Please feel free to reach out with any questions!!

THESE OPPORTUNITIES CAN BE IN ONE OF OUR 7 COUNTIES.  

Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida is proud to announce their new fatherhood mentorship program, "Level Up! Dads".  We are seeking any man who is confident in his abilities as a father to help mentor other fathers, boyfriends, step-fathers, and relatives who find themselves in the position of a father, but lacking the support and confidence needed to meet their full potential. 

Volunteers will be matched and paired with clients based on children's ages and number, interests, and values and will be allowed to grow their own relationship, be it as simple as weekly phone calls, to as in-depth as regular outings and meet-ups.  Your goal as a Dadvocate will be to offer support, guidance, and education to these men putting in the effort to be the best version of themselves possible for their children. 

Dadvocates are asked to maintain at least once per week contact with their assigned Dad as well as check in with program staff every three weeks.

Dadvocates are more than welcome, though not required, to attend any and all Level Up! Dads sponsored events. 

Feel free to contact 239-939-2808 or email dads@cac-swfl.org for more information. 

All Dadvocates will be required to complete a Level 2 background screening to include fingerprints and a drug screen. 

I Will Mentorship Foundation empowers youth to make positive life choices through E-STEM-based learning and evidence-based mentoring programs focused on increasing academic achievement, strengthening the community, and providing exposure to opportunities to improve socioeconomic mobility. Volunteers work in the many gardens, repair fencing, paint, and maybe even feed the chickens, all while learning about sustainability. 

To get started as a volunteer contact Dr. Jesse Bryson: 

(239) 666-8171 jlbryson@iwmf2.org 

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. 

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!

I Will Mentorship Foundation empowers youth to make positive life choices through E-STEM-based learning and evidence-based mentoring programs focused on increasing academic achievement, strengthening the community, and providing exposure to opportunities to improve socioeconomic mobility. Volunteers work in the many gardens, repair fencing, paint, and maybe even feed the chickens, all while learning about sustainability. 

To get started as a volunteer contact Dr. Jesse Bryson: 

(239) 666-8171 jlbryson@iwmf2.org 

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

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).

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 

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  

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/

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!

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!

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!