Volunteer: Volunteer Crisis Line CounselorsThe Alachua County Crisis Center offers 24/7 crisis and suicide intervention services to all residents of Alachua County. These services include 24/7 crisis phone counseling and mobile response care teams, as well as emergency walk-in services and ongoing counseling during regular business hours. Additionally, the Crisis Center provides support during community trauma responses and community education and outreach. The Alachua County Crisis Center is accepting applicants for Volunteer Crisis Line Counselors. The training includes 80 hours of in-depth training in active listening, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention. Training is held over Zoom and starts with an initial Saturday followed by Tuesday and Thursday evenings for eight weeks. Program: Community Support Services The Alachua County Crisis Center offers 24/7 crisis and suicide intervention services to all residents of Alachua County. These services include 24/7 crisis phone counseling and mobile response care teams, as well as emergency walk-in services and ongoing counseling during regular business hours. Additionally, the Crisis Center provides support during community trauma responses and community education and outreach. The Alachua County Crisis Center is accepting applicants for Volunteer Crisis Line Counselors. The training includes 80 hours of in-depth training in active listening, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention. Training is held over Zoom and starts with an initial Saturday followed by Tuesday and Thursday evenings for eight weeks. Program: Community Support Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32641 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Veterans Event AssistanceAlachua County Veteran Services hosts multiple events throughout the year for Veterans and are seeking volunteers to help with the various tasks before, during, and after the event. Example events include: the Veterans Stand Down and Resource Fair on March 4, Memorial Day Ceremony on May 31, and Veterans Day Celebration on November 11. Program: Community Support Services Alachua County Veteran Services hosts multiple events throughout the year for Veterans and are seeking volunteers to help with the various tasks before, during, and after the event. Example events include: the Veterans Stand Down and Resource Fair on March 4, Memorial Day Ceremony on May 31, and Veterans Day Celebration on November 11. Program: Community Support Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Mar 4, 2026 Zip Code: 32641 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Foster Grandparent VolunteerWe are seeking volunteers at least 55 years young to help special needs children in your community by providing them with the love, encouragement, support and assistance they need. Our Foster Grandparent Volunteers go into classrooms or child care centers during the school/center hours. For more information on how to become a Foster Grandparent, please call (352) 264-6730. Eligibility: Persons age 55+ Meet income guidelines Be in reasonably good health Enjoy working with children Residents of Alachua County Complete forty hours of pre-service training Pass background screenings Program restrictions may apply
Benefits: Receiving non-taxable stipend payment of $4.00 per hour for time served Supplemental medical and automobile insurance Transportation provided or reimbursement for mileage up to 20 miles per day Daily meal or meal reimbursement Free annual physical examination Paid personal leave benefits Volunteer Recognition Opportunities to meet new people and enhanced socialization Learning environment where volunteers share and gain new skills Serve as a positive role modelFunded by the AmeriCorps Seniors and the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners. Program: Community Support Services We are seeking volunteers at least 55 years young to help special needs children in your community by providing them with the love, encouragement, support and assistance they need. Our Foster Grandparent Volunteers go into classrooms or child care centers during the school/center hours. For more information on how to become a Foster Grandparent, please call (352) 264-6730. Eligibility: Persons age 55+ Meet income guidelines Be in reasonably good health Enjoy working with children Residents of Alachua County Complete forty hours of pre-service training Pass background screenings Program restrictions may apply
Benefits: Receiving non-taxable stipend payment of $4.00 per hour for time served Supplemental medical and automobile insurance Transportation provided or reimbursement for mileage up to 20 miles per day Daily meal or meal reimbursement Free annual physical examination Paid personal leave benefits Volunteer Recognition Opportunities to meet new people and enhanced socialization Learning environment where volunteers share and gain new skills Serve as a positive role modelFunded by the AmeriCorps Seniors and the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners. Program: Community Support Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32641 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Victim Services Community AmbassadorsSee website for the volunteer application: http://alachuacounty.us/depts/css/victimservices/pages/volunteerinfo.aspx Caring and compassionate people looking to make a difference in our community and in the lives of those hurt by sexual violence can volunteer with the Alachua County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center. Our program has two volunteer tracks to pursue - serve as a Helpline Counselor, answering our 24/7 rape crisis helpline, or a Community Ambassador, promoting awareness at community events. Volunteer Community Ambassadors assist program outreach staff by representing our agency at local outreach events, explaining program services to community leaders, and generally promoting awareness about sexual violence and local resources. Additionally, volunteers help organize and prepare for events and assist staff with performing general office duties as needed. Ambassadors must complete a short in-house training, which takes place at our program's offices located at 218 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL. Potential volunteers must complete a level 2 background check, which is paid for by the program, before beginning their service. Upon completing their training, Community Ambassadors are expected to participate in 2 hours of outreach work each week. For more information on becoming a Community Ambassador, contact Cassandra Moore at (352) 264-6712, camoore@alachuacounty.us.
Program: Community Support Services See website for the volunteer application: http://alachuacounty.us/depts/css/victimservices/pages/volunteerinfo.aspx Caring and compassionate people looking to make a difference in our community and in the lives of those hurt by sexual violence can volunteer with the Alachua County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center. Our program has two volunteer tracks to pursue - serve as a Helpline Counselor, answering our 24/7 rape crisis helpline, or a Community Ambassador, promoting awareness at community events. Volunteer Community Ambassadors assist program outreach staff by representing our agency at local outreach events, explaining program services to community leaders, and generally promoting awareness about sexual violence and local resources. Additionally, volunteers help organize and prepare for events and assist staff with performing general office duties as needed. Ambassadors must complete a short in-house training, which takes place at our program's offices located at 218 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL. Potential volunteers must complete a level 2 background check, which is paid for by the program, before beginning their service. Upon completing their training, Community Ambassadors are expected to participate in 2 hours of outreach work each week. For more information on becoming a Community Ambassador, contact Cassandra Moore at (352) 264-6712, camoore@alachuacounty.us.
Program: Community Support Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32641 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Victim Services Helpline CounselorsCaring and compassionate people looking to make a difference in our community and in the lives of those hurt by sexual violence can volunteer with the Alachua County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center. Our program has two volunteer tracks to pursue - serve as a Helpline Counselor, answering our 24/7 rape crisis helpline, or a Community Ambassador, promoting awareness at community events. Volunteer Helpline Counselors answer our program's 24/7 helpline, covering evening, weekend, and holiday shifts when our offices are closed. Volunteers carry a County-issued cell phone and respond to victims and citizens in our community seeking crisis counseling and resources. Callers range from victims in crisis to friends and family members seeking information on how to support their loved one. Potential helpline volunteers must successfully complete 40 hours of online and in-person training, comprised of roleplays, readings, and quizzes, under the supervision of program staff. In-person training takes place at the program's offices at 218 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL. Potential volunteers must complete a level 2 background check, which is paid for by the program, before beginning their service. Upon graduating training, volunteers must commit to a minimum of 36 helpline shifts over the course of 9 months. For more information on becoming a Helpline Counselor, contact Laura Kalt at (352) 264-6762. Complete an online application: http://alachuacounty.us/depts/css/victimservices/pages/volunteerinfo.aspx Program: Community Support Services Caring and compassionate people looking to make a difference in our community and in the lives of those hurt by sexual violence can volunteer with the Alachua County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center. Our program has two volunteer tracks to pursue - serve as a Helpline Counselor, answering our 24/7 rape crisis helpline, or a Community Ambassador, promoting awareness at community events. Volunteer Helpline Counselors answer our program's 24/7 helpline, covering evening, weekend, and holiday shifts when our offices are closed. Volunteers carry a County-issued cell phone and respond to victims and citizens in our community seeking crisis counseling and resources. Callers range from victims in crisis to friends and family members seeking information on how to support their loved one. Potential helpline volunteers must successfully complete 40 hours of online and in-person training, comprised of roleplays, readings, and quizzes, under the supervision of program staff. In-person training takes place at the program's offices at 218 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL. Potential volunteers must complete a level 2 background check, which is paid for by the program, before beginning their service. Upon graduating training, volunteers must commit to a minimum of 36 helpline shifts over the course of 9 months. For more information on becoming a Helpline Counselor, contact Laura Kalt at (352) 264-6762. Complete an online application: http://alachuacounty.us/depts/css/victimservices/pages/volunteerinfo.aspx Program: Community Support Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32641 Allow Groups: No |