Volunteer: Bright Futures/Youth Community Service Hours
Calling All Environmental Ambassadors Do you have what it takes to help the environment? Do you like working outdoors and making a difference in your community? Do you want to help prevent hazardous chemicals from polluting the environment? If soo... Consider volunteering at the Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center. We utilize volunteers for a variety of tasks at the Leveda Brown Environmental Park location that aid in our mission of pollution prevention and community outreach and education. Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Sat 8am-12pm Tasks Include: Unloading citizen vehicles, pouring out waste paint, organizing reuse shelves, unloading and sorting material carts, general housekeeping, answering citizen questions about the Leveda Brown environmental park (solid waste, recycling, and household hazardous waste). Benefits include: greater knowledge about recycling and disposal practices, gain customer service skills through educating the public, earn documented community service hours for school and scholarships. Any questions can be directed to Josh Prouty 352-334-0440 option #2. Program: Solid Waste & Resource Recovery
Calling All Environmental Ambassadors Do you have what it takes to help the environment? Do you like working outdoors and making a difference in your community? Do you want to help prevent hazardous chemicals from polluting the environment? If soo... Consider volunteering at the Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center. We utilize volunteers for a variety of tasks at the Leveda Brown Environmental Park location that aid in our mission of pollution prevention and community outreach and education. Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Sat 8am-12pm Tasks Include: Unloading citizen vehicles, pouring out waste paint, organizing reuse shelves, unloading and sorting material carts, general housekeeping, answering citizen questions about the Leveda Brown environmental park (solid waste, recycling, and household hazardous waste). Benefits include: greater knowledge about recycling and disposal practices, gain customer service skills through educating the public, earn documented community service hours for school and scholarships. Any questions can be directed to Josh Prouty 352-334-0440 option #2. Program: Solid Waste & Resource Recovery Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32609 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Volunteer Tree Planting Event at Jill Mc Guire Santa Fe Lake County ParkJoin the Alachua County Arborist to help plant 15-20 new trees at our beautiful Jill McGuire Santa Fe Lake County Park. Learn proper techniques for planting trees, meet people with similar interest, be prepared to get wet and dirty, and leave a legacy of trees. Program: Environmental Protection Join the Alachua County Arborist to help plant 15-20 new trees at our beautiful Jill McGuire Santa Fe Lake County Park. Learn proper techniques for planting trees, meet people with similar interest, be prepared to get wet and dirty, and leave a legacy of trees. Program: Environmental Protection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Sep 27, 2025 Zip Code: 32666 Allow Groups: Yes |
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: Veteran Services VolunteerAlachua County Veteran Services assists local Veterans and their families with applying for Veterans benefits. Our team uses their prior military service and regular training to be professional, compassionate, and knowledgeable advocates that successfully navigate the complex system of applying and appealing for Veterans benefits. We are seeking volunteers in the community to assist Veteran Services with office work. Tasks may include contacting Veterans or their families with updates to their cases, assistance with events, research, clerical work, etc. Program: Community Support Services Alachua County Veteran Services assists local Veterans and their families with applying for Veterans benefits. Our team uses their prior military service and regular training to be professional, compassionate, and knowledgeable advocates that successfully navigate the complex system of applying and appealing for Veterans benefits. We are seeking volunteers in the community to assist Veteran Services with office work. Tasks may include contacting Veterans or their families with updates to their cases, assistance with events, research, clerical work, etc. 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 Jessie Lazarchik at (352) 264-6767, jlazarchik@alachuacounty.us 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 Jessie Lazarchik at (352) 264-6767, jlazarchik@alachuacounty.us 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 |
Volunteer: Volunteer Trail MonitorTrail monitors are our eyes and ears within the preserves. They check our trail heads for brochures and clean up any branches or trash left behind. They walk the trails to report any needs (tree down, trimming/mowing needed, maintenance required on infrastructure).
Program: Environmental Protection Trail monitors are our eyes and ears within the preserves. They check our trail heads for brochures and clean up any branches or trash left behind. They walk the trails to report any needs (tree down, trimming/mowing needed, maintenance required on infrastructure).
Program: Environmental Protection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32601 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Training SessionThis opportunity is for staff to record when volunteers come in for their one hour training session. This includes hands-on demonstrations and a tour of the building. Program: Animal Resources This opportunity is for staff to record when volunteers come in for their one hour training session. This includes hands-on demonstrations and a tour of the building. Program: Animal Resources Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32609 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Doggy Day OutAt ACAR, we strive to get our dogs as much time outside of the shelter as possible to give them a break from the stress of the kennels and to get better behavior notes to get a more accurate depiction of who the dog is outside of this environment. We welcome our volunteers to take a dog on an offsite adventure to any dog-friendly location of their choosing (with the exception of off-leash dog parks). This includes nature trails, stores, restaurants, even your house! If you want to keep the adventure going, our volunteers can also take the dog home for a doggy sleepover and return the next day. All supplies will be provided. Requirements: No dog parksDog must remain on a leash while outdoorsVolunteer must have access to reliable transportationDogs should be kept separate from unknown animalsHave fun!How to participate: Sign up to become an ACAR volunteer by submitting your interest in this opportunity. Complete a Volunteer Orientation (instructions for how to do this will be emailed to you).Come in for a quick tour and training session.Once you have been trained, you can participate in Doggy Day Out anytime we are open to the public! Dogs can be picked up after 10:30am Tuesday through Saturday and can return to us by 5:30pm unless you would like to do a doggy sleepover.Program: Animal Resources At ACAR, we strive to get our dogs as much time outside of the shelter as possible to give them a break from the stress of the kennels and to get better behavior notes to get a more accurate depiction of who the dog is outside of this environment. We welcome our volunteers to take a dog on an offsite adventure to any dog-friendly location of their choosing (with the exception of off-leash dog parks). This includes nature trails, stores, restaurants, even your house! If you want to keep the adventure going, our volunteers can also take the dog home for a doggy sleepover and return the next day. All supplies will be provided. Requirements: No dog parksDog must remain on a leash while outdoorsVolunteer must have access to reliable transportationDogs should be kept separate from unknown animalsHave fun!How to participate: Sign up to become an ACAR volunteer by submitting your interest in this opportunity. Complete a Volunteer Orientation (instructions for how to do this will be emailed to you).Come in for a quick tour and training session.Once you have been trained, you can participate in Doggy Day Out anytime we are open to the public! Dogs can be picked up after 10:30am Tuesday through Saturday and can return to us by 5:30pm unless you would like to do a doggy sleepover.Program: Animal Resources Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32609 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Event AssistantProgram: Animal Resources Program: Animal Resources Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32609 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Animal TransporterProgram: Animal Resources Program: Animal Resources Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32609 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Water Resources AmbassadorWork with us to protect our community's precious water resources! Volunteer activities may include: Hiking through wooded areas to collect water samples Visiting water treatment facilities Conducting inspections to ensure compliance Community outreach and education Supporting the water resources team through data entry or administrative work
Program: Environmental Protection Work with us to protect our community's precious water resources! Volunteer activities may include: Hiking through wooded areas to collect water samples Visiting water treatment facilities Conducting inspections to ensure compliance Community outreach and education Supporting the water resources team through data entry or administrative work
Program: Environmental Protection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32601 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Environmental Artist Help us protect the environment through ART! Your creative work may be featured in county communications, marketing campaigns, and community events! Program: Environmental Protection Help us protect the environment through ART! Your creative work may be featured in county communications, marketing campaigns, and community events! Program: Environmental Protection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32601 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Environmental Education Assistant Inspire wonder, and capture the magic of our natural resources with youth and adults in our educational programs! Volunteers will work with schools, community centers, and camps to inspire the next generation of scientists and environmental advocates. Programs focus on pollution prevention, water conservation, and springs protection. Program: Environmental Protection Inspire wonder, and capture the magic of our natural resources with youth and adults in our educational programs! Volunteers will work with schools, community centers, and camps to inspire the next generation of scientists and environmental advocates. Programs focus on pollution prevention, water conservation, and springs protection. Program: Environmental Protection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32601 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Rain Garden Steward Help us care for rain gardens at public elementary and middle schools! This may include working alongside enthusiastic students! Duties Include: Pulling weeds Pruning plants Spreading mulch Planting Working with local studentsProgram: Environmental Protection Help us care for rain gardens at public elementary and middle schools! This may include working alongside enthusiastic students! Duties Include: Pulling weeds Pruning plants Spreading mulch Planting Working with local studentsProgram: Environmental Protection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32601 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Environmental Videographer Capture the moment! Help us protect the environment with your talent behind the camera. Videos may be featured in county communications, marketing campaigns, and community events! Program: Environmental Protection Capture the moment! Help us protect the environment with your talent behind the camera. Videos may be featured in county communications, marketing campaigns, and community events! Program: Environmental Protection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32601 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Environmental Photographer A picture is worth a thousand words! Motivate the community to protect our environment by capturing inspiring images of our local wetlands, lakes, springs, wildlife, and other natural resources. Document county events, and help us expand our messaging with your images in county communications and marketing campaigns. Program: Environmental Protection A picture is worth a thousand words! Motivate the community to protect our environment by capturing inspiring images of our local wetlands, lakes, springs, wildlife, and other natural resources. Document county events, and help us expand our messaging with your images in county communications and marketing campaigns. Program: Environmental Protection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32601 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Events Assistant Help us reach the community at fun and interactive events! Volunteers will represent the Environmental Protection Department, tabling to connect with residents and promote educational campaigns. Availability on weekends is crucial to reach our community. Program: Environmental Protection Help us reach the community at fun and interactive events! Volunteers will represent the Environmental Protection Department, tabling to connect with residents and promote educational campaigns. Availability on weekends is crucial to reach our community. Program: Environmental Protection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32601 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Social Research Assistant Help us gather community input through surveys, and turn survey results into solutions for Alachua County! Program: Environmental Protection Help us gather community input through surveys, and turn survey results into solutions for Alachua County! Program: Environmental Protection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Dog WranglerProgram: Animal Resources Program: Animal Resources Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32609 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Cat CuddlerProgram: Animal Resources Program: Animal Resources Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32609 Allow Groups: No |