
Volunteer
Whether you're looking to fulfill high school volunteer hours or just want to get involved, there's always value in giving your time and energy. Here's a list of opportunities where you can contribute and make an impact!
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
Description: Help sort and package food for distribution.
Website: https://www.feedhopenow.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=ways_involved_volunteer
Age Requirement: 12 and up (with adult supervision for younger volunteers).
The Orlando Science Center
Description: Assist with educational programs, events, and guest services.
Website: https://www.osc.org/support/volunteer/youth-volunteers/ https://www.osc.org/support/volunteer/adult-volunteers/
Age Requirement: 16 and up.
Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County
Description: Help build homes, assist in the ReStore, and more.
Age Requirement: 16 and up (varies by role).
Give Kids The World Village
Description: Support children with critical illnesses and their families with various activities.
Website: https://www.gktw.org/volunteer/
Age Requirement: 12 and up (with adult supervision for younger volunteers).
Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando
Description: Assist with animal care, adoption events, and more.
Website: https://petallianceorlando.org/community-involvement/volunteer/
Age Requirement: 16 and up.
Central Florida Community Arts (CFCArts)
Description: Help with arts education programs, performances, and events.
Website: https://cfcarts.com/
Age Requirement: 16 and up.
The Salvation Army of Orlando
Description: Help with food distribution, shelter services, and community outreach.
Website: https://orlando.salvationarmyflorida.org/orlando/volunteer
Age Requirement: 16 and up.
The Sharing Center
Description: Assist with food distribution, clothing, and community services.
Age Requirement: 14 and up.
United Way of Central Florida
Description: Volunteer for various community initiatives and support services.
Website: https://uwcf.org/volunteer/
Age Requirement: Varies by opportunity.
Orlando Public Library
Description: Assist with library programs, events, and administrative tasks.
Age Requirement: 14 and up.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida
Description: Help with meal preparation, front desk support, and activities for families.
Website: https://www.rmhccf.org/get-involved/volunteer/communityservice
Age Requirement: 16 and up.
Alzheimer's Association - Central and North Florida Chapter
Description: Support events, advocacy efforts, and provide information to families.
Age Requirement: 18 and up.
American Red Cross Central Florida Region
Description: Assist with disaster response, blood drives, and community outreach.
Website: https://www.redcross.org/local/florida/central-florida/volunteer.html
Age Requirement: 16 and up.
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
Description: Help with bird care, educational programs, and events.
Age Requirement: 16 and up.
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American Red Cross
Description: Volunteers assist with disaster response, blood donation drives, and other services. Opportunities include disaster relief, administrative support, and more.
Website: https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer.html
Age Requirement: 16 and older (some roles may require older age)
Habitat for Humanity
Description: Volunteers help build homes and communities for those in need. Tasks include construction work, organizing events, and more.
Website: https://www.habitat.org/
Age Requirement: 16 and older (varies by location)
Feeding America
Description: Volunteers assist with food distribution, sorting donations, and organizing food drives to combat hunger.
Website: https://www.feedingamerica.org/
Age Requirement: 16 and older
Meals on Wheels
Description: Volunteers deliver meals to homebound seniors and assist with meal preparation and packaging.
Age Requirement: 18 and older
The Nature Conservancy
Description: Volunteers participate in conservation efforts, including habitat restoration, wildlife monitoring, and event support.
Website: https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/volunteer/
Age Requirement: Varies by activity
United Way
Description: Volunteers support community projects, including education, health, and financial stability programs.
Website: https://www.unitedway.org/#
Age Requirement: Varies by activity
Best Friends Animal Society
Description: Volunteers help care for animals, support adoption events, and assist with outreach and education.
Age Requirement: Varies by location and animal area
AmeriCorps
Description: A national resource for finding volunteer opportunities across the U.S. in various fields including disaster relief, education, and community service.
Website: https://americorps.gov/partner/communities-initiatives/united-we-serve
Age Requirement: Varies by opportunity
AARP Foundation
Description: Volunteers work on programs to improve the lives of elderly adults, including financial and food security services.
Age Requirement: Varies by opportunity
The Salvation Army
Description: Volunteers assist with social services, disaster relief, and community programs.
Age Requirement: 14 and older (varies by location)
National Park Service
Description: Volunteers help maintain national parks, provide visitor information, and support park programs.
Age Requirement: 16 and older (varies by park)
Age Requirement: Varies by opportunity
Points of Light
Description: Volunteers participate in community service projects, ranging from education and environment to health and safety.
Website: https://www.pointsoflight.org/
Age Requirement: Varies by opportunity
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VolunteerMatch
Website: https://www.volunteermatch.org/