2024 Alliance Gives Back
Give back to local non-profits for the Alliance Gives Back Volunteer Days on Thursday, October 3rd through Saturday, October 5th.
Last year, the Alliance Gives Back Volunteer Days broke record with 35 projects, over 950 hours donated and $27,000 of economic impact.
In it's 7th year, the AGB initiative continues to bridge the gap between non-profits and for-profit businesses by providing volunteer opportunities.
ABOUT ALLIANCE GIVES BACK
Alliance Gives Back allows our non-profit members the opportunity to gain volunteer support, and you, your family, friends and organization a chance to give back to the community. Not only does this volunteer initiative strengthen our community by working together, but volunteering has been proven to foster strong connections between people because of the shared core values that bring them together in the first place.
Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers and non-profit organizations for making this community such a generous place to live. We are better together!
Volunteer Sign Ups Are Live!
Over 30 non-profits need your help completing projects so they can focus on their mission. Grab your friends, family and colleagues to sign-up and give a couple hours of your time this October 3-5!
THANK YOU SPONSORS
INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP?
Do you want to show support for your local non-profit community by sponsoring our 7th year of Alliance Gives Back? Please contact Janeth Gonzalez for more information!
VOLUNTEER PROJECTS
Are you interested in joining the Alliance Gives Back Initiative as a volunteer? Scroll down to view all of our volunteer opportunities. Then click the link to sign up.
Thursday, October 3 (still has volunteer spots available)
Southwest Florida Honor Flight
Thursday, October 3 | Anytime
Location: Virtual
Volunteers Needed: As many as willing to participate
Family Friendly: Yes, no age restriction
Equipment: Pen, Paper and/or notecards
Physical Requirements: No
Activity Description: Write letters of appreciation to our Veterans for their Honor Flight on Oct. 15th for their service. Children of any age can participate by writing a letter or drawing a picture.
Contact(s): Naomi Copeland, swflhonorflight@gmail.com
563-723-1503
Organization's Mission: To safely transport Veterans to Washington DC to honor them at their memorials and give them the welcome home they deserve. We serve veterans in Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Manatee and Sarasota counties.
www.swflhonorflight.org to volunteer to be a guardian or for veteran applications
Southwest Florida Honor Flight
Thursday, October 3 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Lakewood Ranch Library 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
Volunteers Needed: As many as willing to participate
Family Friendly: Yes, no age restriction
Equipment: Pen, Paper and/or notecards
Physical Requirements: No
Activity Description: Write letters of appreciation to our Veterans for their Honor Flight on Oct. 15th for their service. Children of any age can participate by writing a letter or drawing a picture.
Contact(s): Naomi Copeland, swflhonorflight@gmail.com
563-723-1503
Organization's Mission: To safely transport Veterans to Washington DC to honor them at their memorials and give them the welcome home they deserve. We serve veterans in Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Manatee and Sarasota counties.
www.swflhonorflight.org to volunteer to be a guardian or for veteran applications
Manatee County Habitat for Humanity
Thursday, October 3 | 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 1032 32nd Ave E Bradenton, FL 34208
Volunteers Needed: 7-15
Family Friendly: Yes, 16+
Equipment: Must wear close-toed shoes
Physical Requirements: Volunteers will need to be able to work outdoors, lift 50 pounds, and be in relatively good health
Activity Description: Volunteers will be stationed at our 16 home development to put the finishing touches on homes that will soon be dedicated to families in need. Volunteers will be working together on our build site to paint, clean, and do landscaping.
Contact(s): Tony Samuels, tsamuels@manateehabitat.org or Bruce Winter, bwinter@manateehabitat.org
941-465-1159
Organization's Mission: We build sustainable, award-winning homes that are sold to local families in need with an affordable, zero-interest mortgage. Poling Gardens is our current 16-home development project. Our mission is building homes, communities and hope our vision is creating a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Harvest House
Thursday, October 3 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 2323 Euclid Rd, Sarasota FL 34235
Volunteers Needed: 10-15
Family Friendly: Yes, all minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian
Equipment: Gloves if available, but we will be providing as well. Volunteers will need weather appropiate clothes, sunblock and hats are recommended. Water will be provided.
Physical Requirements: Being able to work outdoors, bend knees, lift up to 5 lb, being on their knees planting flowers, or setting mulch
Activity Description: One of our Home Again Program Campuses needs mulch, and flowers added to the landscape, our goal is to make our clients supportive housing campus look more revitalized and beautiful
Contact(s): Emilie Campos, ecampos@harvesthousecenters.com
941-500-2939
Organization's Mission: Champion hope and transform lives through supportive and affordable housing, addiction recovery programs, and food security.
The Circus Arts Conservatory
Thursday, October 3 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: The Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34239
Volunteers Needed: 4-6
Family Friendly: Yes
Equipment: Must wear close toed shoes
Physical Requirements: The use of hands. This project can be done sitting down or standing up.
Activity Description: Volunteers will be assembling classroom kits including dominoes, balls and toy cars.
Contact(s): Rosanne Catalano, Rosanne@circusarts.org
(941) 355-9335 ext. 313
Organization's Mission:The Circus Arts Conservatory (CAC) honors our circus legacy by sharing the entertainment, education, and enrichment of Circus Arts through unique and innovative learning programs, effective outreach programs, and top-caliber performances.
The Circus Arts Conservatory
Thursday, October 3 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: The Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34239
Volunteers Needed: 4-6
Family Friendly: Yes
Equipment: Must wear close toed shoes
Physical Requirements: The use of hands. This project can be done sitting down or standing up.
Activity Description: Volunteers will be assembling classroom kits including dominoes, balls and toy cars.
Contact(s): Rosanne Catalano, Rosanne@circusarts.org
(941) 355-9335 ext. 313
Organization's Mission:The Circus Arts Conservatory (CAC) honors our circus legacy by sharing the entertainment, education, and enrichment of Circus Arts through unique and innovative learning programs, effective outreach programs, and top-caliber performances.
The Sarasota Players
Thursday, October 3 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: 2169 10th Street Sarasota, FL 34237
Volunteers Needed: 8-10
Family Friendly: No
Equipment: Must wear close toed shoes
Physical Requirements: Lifting and moving articles of various shapes, sizes, and weights.
Activity Description: Our 10,000 sq. ft. facility that creates and supplies the magic you see on stage needs your attention. We will be rearranging, straightening, and cleaning portions of the facility to make it more efficient for daily operations. Join us and get a true look behind the scenes.
Contact(s): William Skaggs, william.skaggs@theplayers.org
270-779-5088
Organization's Mission: Entertain, educate, and engage the community through high-quality live theatre
Child Evangelism Fellowship
Thursday, October 3 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: 4141 Desoto Rd Sarasota, FL 34235
Volunteers Needed: 5-10
Family Friendly: Yes
Equipment: N/A
Physical Requirements: Volunteers will just have to carefully place each tab on the correct page in the Bible; nothing too difficult.
Activity Description: Volunteers will be placing tabs in Bibles so that children can easily find where a book of the Bible is. These Bibles will go directly to children in our Good News Clubs in the public elementary schools.
Contact(s): Erica Molinar, erica@cefmanasota.com
717-858-8733
Organization's Mission: Child Evangelism Fellowship exists to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, disciple them in the Word of God, and establish them in the local church for Christian living.
Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee
Thursday, October 3 | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: 10920 State Road 70 East Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Volunteers Needed: 10-12
Family Friendly: No,
Equipment: We will provide the paint, brushes, ladders, etc. for this indoor painting project.
Physical Requirements: Bending, stretching to roll the paint on; some work on ceiling height ladders; we are painting walls and trim only... ceilings are drop ceilings and don't need to be painted.
Activity Description: We have a funder who will purchase paint and materials to paint the inside of Daybreak Adult Day Center, now we need the manpower to help make it happen!
Contact(s): Stefanie Guido, sguido@mealsonwheelsplus.org
941-748-3001
Organization's Mission: The mission of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee is to assist individuals to live independently by providing nutrition and caring, supportive services.
Friday, October 4 (still has volunteer spots available)
Southwest Florida Honor Flight
Friday, October 4 | Anytime
Location: Virtual
Volunteers Needed: As many as willing to participate
Family Friendly: Yes, no age restriction
Equipment: Pen, paper and/or notecards
Physical Requirements: No
Activity Description: Writing letters of appreciation to our Veterans for their Honor Flight on Oct. 15th for their service. Children of any age can participate by writing a letter or drawing a picture.
Contact(s): Naomi Copeland, swflhonorflight@gmail.com
563-723-1503
Organization's Mission: To safely transport Veterans to Washington DC to honor them at their memorials and give them the welcome home they deserve. We serve veterans in Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Manatee and Sarasota counties.
www.swflhonorflight.org to volunteer to be a guardian or for veteran applications
Southwest Florida Honor Flight
Friday, October 4 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Lakewood Ranch Library 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
Volunteers Needed: As many as willing to participate
Family Friendly: Yes, no age restriction
Equipment: Pen, Paper and/or notecards
Physical Requirements: No
Activity Description: Write letters of appreciation to our Veterans for their Honor Flight on Oct. 15th for their service. Children of any age can participate by writing a letter or drawing a picture.
Contact(s): Naomi Copeland, swflhonorflight@gmail.com
563-723-1503
Organization's Mission: To safely transport Veterans to Washington DC to honor them at their memorials and give them the welcome home they deserve. We serve veterans in Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Manatee and Sarasota counties.
www.swflhonorflight.org to volunteer to be a guardian or for veteran applications
Harvest House
Friday, October 4 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 2323 Euclid Rd, Sarasota FL 34235
Volunteers Needed: 10-15
Family Friendly: Yes, all minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian
Equipment: Gloves if available, but we will be providing as well. Volunteers will need weather appropiate clothes, sunblock and hats are recommended. Water will be provided.
Physical Requirements: Being able to work outdoors, bend knees, lift up to 5 lb, being on their knees planting flowers, or setting mulch
Activity Description: One of our Home Again Program Campuses needs mulch, and flowers added to the landscape, our goal is to make our clients supportive housing campus look more revitalized and beautiful
Contact(s): Emilie Campos, ecampos@harvesthousecenters.com
941-500-2939
Organization's Mission: Champion hope and transform lives through supportive and affordable housing, addiction recovery programs, and food security.
Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation
Friday, October 4 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 5985 Silver Falls Run, Suite 210, Bradenton (Lakewood Ranch) FL 34211
Volunteers Needed: 8-10
Family Friendly: No, 18+
Equipment: No
Physical Requirements: No special skills are required for this project
Activity Description: The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation project is a hands-on activity to include putting together volunteer appreciation gifts to be distributed to approximately 300 volunteers statewide. Participants will work together to create individual “Thank You” gifts. Supplies will be provided by FCS Foundation
Contact(s): Dawn Froncek, dawn.froncek@flcancer.com
941-677-7191
Organization's Mission: Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation provides non-medical financial assistance to adults undergoing cancer treatment in Florida. We help pay for essential expenses, such as rent or mortgage, utility bills and car payments, so patients can focus on what really matters – fighting cancer.
Selah Freedom Inc
Friday, October 4 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 1621 64th St ct E Bradenton Fl 34208
Volunteers Needed: 10-20
Family Friendly: No
Equipment: Gloves. If you have garden tools or trimmer please bring.
Activity Description: We will be providing information about sex trafficking: statistics, how to spot it, what makes someone vulnerable, and Selah Freedoms solutions. This will be followed by gardening on the property. Snacks and water will be available!
Contact(s): Gabrielle Triplett, gabriellet@selahfreedom.com
352-615-4423
Organization's Mission: Selah Freedom is a non-profit organization with the mission to end sex trafficking and bring freedom to the exploited. Selah Freedom has both a national and international reach. We have assisted over 100 organizations in 20 US states and 5 countries.
The Florida Center for Early Childhood
Friday, October 4 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 4620 17th St Sarasota, FL 34232
Volunteers Needed: 15-25
Family Friendly: Yes
Equipment: Volunteers could bring extra yard tools, such as shovels, pruners, rakes. If anyone would like to donate outdoor to add to gardens or front. Our gardens are typically butterfly decor and front of building is more ocean theme to match preschool name- "Starfish Academy". We will provide yard waste bags, gloves, plants, mulch and any painting supplies needs.
Physical Requirements: Outdoor yard work, such as raking, pruning, mulching.
Activity Description: Join us in a rewarding volunteer opportunity to enhance the outdoor spaces at our preschool for children with disabilities. Activities will include landscaping, refreshing our calming garden, rejuvenating the sensory garden, and beautifying the entrance area. Your efforts will create a welcoming and therapeutic environment, providing the children with a vibrant and stimulating outdoor space to enjoy and thrive in. Whether you have a green thumb or just a desire to make a difference, your help will be invaluable in creating a nurturing atmosphere for our young learners. Activities will include weeding, trimming, touch up small paint projects, pressure washing, planting and mulching.
Contact(s): Charmian Miller, charmian.miller@thefloridacenter.org
941-371-8820, ext. 1069
Organization's Mission: The Florida Center for Early Childhood's mission is to support the healthy development of young children and their families through comprehensive services that address emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs, ensuring a strong foundation for future success.
American Cancer Society
Friday, October 4 | 10:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: 6310 Capital Dr. Suite 100, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Volunteers Needed: 5-10
Family Friendly: Yes
Physical Requirements: We will be on our feet with a small amount of walking (last year we set up all items for bags in a row and walked down the line to stuff our bags), however stuffing envelopes can be done while seated as well as providing other assistance!
Activity Description:Stuffing bags for survivors/ thrivers and possibly top fundraisers, stuffing envelopes, other similar tasks may be worked on if a need should arise
Contact(s): Emily Rhoads emily.rhoads@cancer.org
941-779-5494
Organization's Mission: We are a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. We are improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc
Friday, October 4 | 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location: 5391 Lakewood Ranch Blvd N, Suite 103, Sarasota, FL 34240
Volunteers Needed: 20+
Family Friendly: Yes
Equipment: N/A
Activity Description: Thank you notes/cards and painting rocks
Contact(s): Jennifer Fritch, jfritch@bbbssun.org
617-755-7359
Organization's Mission: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Parkinson Place
Friday, October 4 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 5969 Cattleridge Blvd Suite 100 Sarasota, FL 34232
Volunteers Needed: 3-5
Family Friendly: No
Equipment: None
Physical Requirements: Organize and price donations
Activity Description: We will use volunteers
to assist with setting up the room and organizing donated items on Friday
Contact(s): Linda Patterson, lpatterson@parkinsonplace.org
941-735-4042
Organization's Mission: Parkinson Place Center is dedicated to the physical, mental, emotional and social needs of people with Parkinson’s, all movement disorders, their families and caregivers. All services are free to our members.
Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee
Friday, October 4 | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: 10920 State Road 70 East Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Volunteers Needed: 10-12
Family Friendly: No,
Equipment: We will provide the paint, brushes, ladders, etc. for this indoor painting project.
Physical Requirements: Bending, stretching to roll the paint on; some work on ceiling height ladders; we are painting walls and trim only... ceilings are drop ceilings and don't need to be painted.
Activity Description: We have a funder who will purchase paint and materials to paint the inside of Daybreak Adult Day Center, now we need the manpower to help make it happen!
Contact(s): Stefanie Guido, sguido@mealsonwheelsplus.org
941-748-3001
Organization's Mission: The mission of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee is to assist individuals to live independently by providing nutrition and caring, supportive services.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County
Friday, October 4 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: 5236 30th Street W., Bradenton, FL 34207 (Desoto Club)
Volunteers Needed: 8-10 Per Club
Family Friendly: Yes
Activity Description: ChatGPT A Day of Play at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County—specifically at the Palmetto and Desoto Clubs—promises to be an unforgettable experience for both the volunteers and the club kids. Serving as program specialists for the day, volunteers will immerse themselves in the vibrant energy of the clubs, engaging in a variety of activities designed to foster connection and fun. From friendly competitions in pool, ping pong, shuffleboard, and basketball, to getting creative with arts and crafts, the day will be filled with laughter and learning. Whether it's challenging the kids in video games or simply spending time bonding, the volunteers will play a key role in creating an atmosphere of joy and support, leaving a lasting impact on the young participants.
Contact(s): Kelli Dixon, kelli.dixon@bgcmanatee.org
932-727-4966
Organization's Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Saturday, October 5 (still has volunteer spots available)
Southwest Florida Honor Flight
Saturday, October 5 | Anytime
Location: Virtually
Volunteers Needed: As many as willing to participate
Family Friendly: Yes, no age restriction
Equipment: Paper, Pen and/or notecards
Physical Requirements: No
Activity Description: Writing letters of appreciation to our Veterans for their Honor Flight on Oct. 15th for their service. Children of any age can participate by writing a letter or drawing a picture.
Contact(s): Naomi Copeland, swflhonorflight@gmail.com
563-723-1503
Organization's Mission: To safely transport Veterans to Washington DC to honor them at their memorials and give them the welcome home they deserve. We serve veterans in Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Manatee and Sarasota counties.
www.swflhonorflight.org to volunteer to be a guardian or for veteran applications
Southwest Florida Honor Flight
Saturday, October 5 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Lakewood Ranch Library 16410 Rangeland Parkway Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
Volunteers Needed: As many as willing to participate
Family Friendly: Yes, no age restriction
Equipment: Pen, Paper and/or notecards
Physical Requirements: No
Activity Description: Write letters of appreciation to our Veterans for their Honor Flight on Oct. 15th for their service. Children of any age can participate by writing a letter or drawing a picture.
Contact(s): Naomi Copeland, swflhonorflight@gmail.com
563-723-1503
Organization's Mission: To safely transport Veterans to Washington DC to honor them at their memorials and give them the welcome home they deserve. We serve veterans in Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Manatee and Sarasota counties.
www.swflhonorflight.org to volunteer to be a guardian or for veteran applications
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities
Saturday, October 5 | 7:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 (Lake Uihlein)
Volunteers Needed: 2-4
Family Friendly: Yes
Equipment: N/A
Physical Requirements: Helping put out chairs and setting up 2 10x10 tents
Activity Description: Helping us with set-up, registration and break-down for our annual Youth Fishing Tournament.
Contact(s): Paige Venuto, paige@lwrca.org
941-757-1530
Organization's Mission: Our mission is to enrich Lakewood Ranch by fostering a sense of community and friendships through four main areas of focus: Community Events, Community Groups and Clubs, Parks and Recreation Program and Virtual Programming.
Manatee County Habitat for Humanity
Saturday, October 5 | 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 1032 32nd Ave E Bradenton, FL 34208
Volunteers Needed: 7-15
Family Friendly: Yes, 16+
Equipment: Must wear close toed shoes
Physical Requirements: Yes, volunteers will need to be able to work outdoors, lift 50 pounds and be in relatively good health.
Activity Description: Volunteers will be stationed at our 16 home development to put the finishing touches on homes that will soon be dedicated to families in need. Volunteers will be working together on our build site to paint, clean and do landscaping.
Contact(s): Tony Samuels or Bruce Winter, tsamuels@manateehabitat.org or bwinter@manateehabitat.org
941-465-1159
Organization's Mission: We build sustainable, award-winning homes that are sold to local families in need with an affordable, zero-interest mortgage. Poling Gardens is our current 16-home development project. Our mission is building homes, communities and hope our vision is creating a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties
Saturday, October 5 | 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Payne Park - 2010 Adams Ln, Sarasota, FL 34237
Volunteers Needed: 10
Family Friendly: Yes, 18+
Equipment: N/A
Physical Requirements: N/A
Activity Description: NAMIWalks is the walk that has no finish line…only countless new beginnings for the people we serve – as we raise funds to power NAMI’s life-changing free programs and fuel growing awareness of our cause.
Contact(s): Jessica Polk, jessica@namisarasotamanatee.org
941-320-9604
Organization's Mission: NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties, Inc. improves the lives of individuals, families and caregivers on their journey to mental wellness.
Parkinson Place
Saturday, October 5 | 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 5969 Cattleridge Blvd Suite 100 Sarasota, FL 34232
Volunteers Needed: 3-5
Family Friendly: Yes, 16+
Equipment: None
Physical Requirements: Assist with rummage sale.
Activity Description: General assistance on Saturday during the sale
Contact(s): Linda Patterson, lpatterson@parkinsonplace.org
941-735-4042
Organization's Mission: Parkinson Place Center is dedicated to the physical, mental, emotional and social needs of people with Parkinson’s, all movement disorders, their families and caregivers. All services are free to our members.
Grace Community Church
Saturday, October 5 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 4080 Lakewood Ranch Blvd N, Lakewood Ranch FL 34240
Volunteers Needed: Up to 100
Family Friendly: Yes - Minors need to be accompanied by family member or guardian
Equipment: N/A
Physical Requirements: None
Activity Description: During this packing party, we will be hosting a packing party with our friends at Hope Fleet International. The goal of this is to pack 500 hygiene kits that will be put on boats and taken to those in need throughout the Caribbean Islands
Contact(s): Michael Cason, michael.cason@gracesarasota.com
706-315-4830
Organization's Mission: Grace exists to reach the unchurched by being intentional neighbors that reflect Christ.
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities
Saturday, October 5 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 (Lake Uihlein)
Volunteers Needed: 2-4
Family Friendly: Yes
Equipment: N/A
Physical Requirements: Helping put out chairs and setting up 2 10x10 tents
Activity Description: Helping us with set-up, registration and break-down for our annual Youth Fishing Tournament.
Contact(s): Paige Venuto, paige@lwrca.org
941-757-1530
Organization's Mission: Our mission is to enrich Lakewood Ranch by fostering a sense of community and friendships through four main areas of focus: Community Events, Community Groups and Clubs, Parks and Recreation Program and Virtual Programming.
Closed/Full projects
Foundation for Dreams and Dream Oaks Camp
Thursday, October 3 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location:751 Rye Wilderness TrailParrish, FL 34219
Volunteers Needed: 7-15
Family Friendly: Yes, 13+
Equipment: Must wear close toed shoes
Physical Requirements: Some light manual labor
Activity Description: Outdoor Beautification might include weed pulling, planting, power washing, picking up outside
Contact(s):Cari Robaldo, outreach@foundationfordreams.org
941-746-5659
Organization's Mission: Our mission is to celebrate the abilities and develop the strengths of children with special needs and chronic illnesses ages 7-17 by collaborating with families to provide individualized result-based goals, family support, and recreation in a camp environment
Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation
Thursday, October 3 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 5985 Silver Falls Run, Suite 210, Bradenton (Lakewood Ranch) FL 34211
Volunteers Needed: 8-10
Family Friendly: No, 18+
Equipment: No
Physical Requirements: No special skills are required for this project
Activity Description: The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation project is a hands-on activity to include putting together volunteer appreciation gifts to be distributed to approximately 300 volunteers statewide. Participants will work together to create individual “Thank You” gifts. Supplies will be provided by FCS Foundation
Contact(s): Dawn Froncek, dawn.froncek@flcancer.com
941-677-7191
Organization's Mission: Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation provides non-medical financial assistance to adults undergoing cancer treatment in Florida. We help pay for essential expenses, such as rent or mortgage, utility bills and car payments, so patients can focus on what really matters – fighting cancer.
All Faiths Food Bank
Thursday, October 3 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 8151 Blaikie Ct, Sarasota FL 34240
Volunteers Needed: 15
Family Friendly: Yes, 10+
Equipment: Must wear close toed shoes
Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting, between 1-20 pounds depending on product
Activity Description: Volunteers will work in our warehouse and check expiration dates, food integrity, sort products, and box up items
Contact(s): Tiffany Rivet, trivet@allfaithsfoodbank.org
941-549-8156
Organization's Mission: All Faiths Food Bank is the only food bank and largest hunger relief organization in Sarasota and DeSoto counties. Rated 4-stars by Charity Navigator, we provide millions of meals each year through robust programs and partnerships with hundreds of charitable organizations throughout the community.
Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County
Thursday, October 3 | 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: 1750 17th Street, Building L, Sarasota FL 34234 - We are located in the Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Campus
Volunteers Needed: 4-30
Family Friendly: Yes, 8+ (Guardian must be present)
Equipment: Must wear close toed shoes
Physical Requirements: Work can be done while sitting, but volunteers will need ability to lift one or two books at a time
Activity Description: Volunteers will place custom ELC sticker labels on thousands of children's books. Easy yet tedious. Indoor project.
Contact(s): Ana McClendon, amcclendon@elcsarasota.org
813-579-7122
Organization's Mission: Providing infants, toddlers and preschoolers access to a high-quality, well-rounded, enriching childcare experience so they can thrive by the age of 5.
Children First
Thursday, October 3 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 1723 North Orange Ave. Sarasota FL 34234
Volunteers Needed: 2
Family Friendly: Yes
Equipment: No
Physical Requirements: No
Activity Description: We would love to have two people join us for an HR scanning project. As we move to electronic filing we would love the help of LWRBA volunteers.
Contact(s): Alyssa Simons, asimons@childrenfirst.net
309-752-8255
Organization's Mission: The mission of Children First is to strengthen children and families by improving the quality of their lives through a comprehensive approach to development, education, health, and well-being.
The Twig
Thursday, October 3 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 9706 SR-64E Bradenton, FL 34212
Volunteers Needed: 10
Family Friendly: Yes, 12+
Equipment: None
Activity Description: Volunteers will help us sort, hang, and tag winter pajamas for our stores.
Contact(s): Lindsey May, volunteer@thetwigcares.com
941-220-7958
Organization's Mission: The Twig exists so that ever child in foster care knows they matter. We encourage and inspire the local foster community through support in a practical way.
Pines of Sarasota
Thursday, October 3 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 1501 N. Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34236
Volunteers Needed: 8-10
Family Friendly: No, 15+
Equipment: Must wear close toed shoes
Physical Requirements: Pushing wheelchairs
Activity Description: Balloon Volleyball with residents, assist in child care classrooms or clean up grounds of campus
Contact(s): Donna Albano, dalbano@pinesofsarasota.org
480-797-3910
Organization's Mission: Not-for-profit organization, is to offer individuals a fulfilling life in a rehabilitation and senior care community that satisfies their health and lifestyle needs all with the confidence of knowing that they will always be secure, well cared for and welcomed.
Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County, Inc
Thursday, October 3 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 5391 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Suite 103, Sarasota, FL 34240
Volunteers Needed: 20
Family Friendly: Yes, 18+
Equipment: No special equipment needed
Activity Description: Videotape interviews of members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance to share with students' various career options available locally.
Contact(s): Lisa Bechtold, Lisa@takestocksarasota.org
941-266-6231
Organization's Mission: Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County breaks the cycle of poverty through education by providing scholarships, mentors, and hope to low-income, at-risk students.
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida, Suncoast
Thursday, October 3 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: 8126 Lakewood Main Street Suite 202, Sarasota, FL 34202
Volunteers Needed: 2
Family Friendly: Yes, 16+
Equipment: Must wear close toed shoes
Physical Requirements: Just hand writing
Activity Description: Volunteers can assist the Make-A-Wish Southern Florida Suncoast office with various office tasks. We always have Thank You notes that need to be written and possibly assistance with office organization.
Contact(s): Emily Rickerson, erickerson@sfla.wish.org
941-378-9474 x210
Organization's Mission: Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Easterseals Southwest Florida
Friday, October 4 | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 350 Braden Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34243
Volunteers Needed: 5-30
Family Friendly: Yes
Equipment: Must wear close toed shoes. Bring gardening gloves, wear a hat.
Physical Requirements: Volunteers may be asked to bend, lift and move items.
Activity Description: Easterseals would like assistance beautifying our campus. This may include weeding the sensor garden, weeding and cutting back bushes/trees in the courtyard, spreading mulch around the campus, placing fallen tree branches/palm fronds in dumpster, power washing and cleaning buses and vans and power washing tables, chairs and children’s bikes and scooters. Snacks and lunch will be provided.
Contact(s): Terri Watson, twatson@easterseals-swfl.org
941-355-7637
Organization's Mission: We provide exceptional services for persons with disabilities and their families across a lifetime by empowering individuals to live their lives to the fullest.
Easterseals Southwest Florida
Friday, October 4 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 350 Braden Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34243
Volunteers Needed: 5
Family Friendly: Yes, 14+
Equipment: Please bring an ID, check in at the front desk and be prepared to be very popular with our little ones.
Physical Requirements: There may be some lifting or moving items, including cute babies.
Activity Description: Eastereals invites you to volunteer with our little ones in the Lily Preschool. You will assist teachers with projects which may include helping in the classroom, on the playground or reading to our youngest students from 6-weeks to 5-years.s.
Contact(s): Terri Watson, twatson@easterseals-swfl.org
941-355-7637
Organization's Mission: We provide exceptional services for persons with disabilities and their families across a lifetime by empowering individuals to live their lives to the fullest.
Walk to End Alzheimer's
Friday, October 4 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 5391 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Suite 103, Sarasota, FL 34240
Volunteers Needed: 5
Family Friendly: Yes
Equipment: N/A
Activity Description: Assembling flowers, gift bags, writing thank you letters
Contact(s): Tina Goodwin, tina.goodwin@uhcglobal.com
941-500-2939
Organization's Mission: The Alzheimer's Association® is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Founded in 1980 by a group of family caregivers and individuals interested in research, the Association includes our home office in Chicago, a public policy office in Washington, D.C. and a presence in communities across the country. The Association addresses this crisis by providing education and support to the millions who face dementia every day, while advancing critical research toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure.
Easterseals Southwest Florida, Inc
Friday, October 4 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: 350 Braden Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34243
Volunteers Needed: 5
Family Friendly: Yes, 14+
Equipment: Please bring an ID, check in at the front desk and be prepared to be very popular with our little ones.
Physical Requirements: There may be some lifting or moving items, including cute babies.
Activity Description: Eastereals invites you to volunteer with our little ones in the Lily Preschool. You will assist teachers with projects which may include helping in the classroom, on the playground or reading to our youngest students from 6-weeks to 5-years.s.
Contact(s): Terri Watson, twatson@easterseals-swfl.org
941-355-7637
Organization's Mission: We provide exceptional services for persons with disabilities and their families across a lifetime by empowering individuals to live their lives to the fullest.
Humane Society of Manatee County
Friday, October 4 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 2515 14th Street West, Bradenton FL 34205
Volunteers Needed: 5
Family Friendly: Yes, 14+ (Minors must have an adult present with them)
Equipment: Must wear close toed shoes
Physical Requirements: Preferred ability to lift around 10 pounds.
Activity Description: We will be prepping the front lobby for painting by putting white primer on the walls. We will be using rollers and cut-in brushes to get the areas ready. We will probably need 2 coats
Contact(s): Samantha Harris, volunteer@humanemanatee.org
9417478808 x 315
Organization's Mission: Humane Society of Manatee County is committed to leading Manatee County in fostering compassion and respect for animals through care, education, and collaboration. We host a Second Chance Adoption Center where more than 500 animals are adopted each year, and a Veterinary Clinic that supplies low-cost services to the community.
Tidewell Hospice/Empath Health
Friday, October 4 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Tidewell's Blue Butterfly Family Grief Center - 6800 Professional Pkwy W, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
Volunteers Needed: 10
Family Friendly: Yes
Equipment: None
Physical Requirements: No
Activity Description: Stuffing our "Pillow for Every Patient," and creating Legacy Books for our patients.
Contact(s): Laura Drake, lauradrake@empathhealth.org
941-292-9746
Organization's Mission: Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for all, with a vision to Redefine healthcare as Full Life Care.
Humane Society of Manatee County
Saturday, October 5 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 2515 14th Street West, Bradenton FL 34205
Volunteers Needed: 5
Family Friendly: Yes, 14+ (Minors must have an adult present with them)
Equipment: Must wear close toed shoes
Physical Requirements: Preferred ability to lift around 10 pounds.
Activity Description:We will be painting the walls with the new color! We will be using rollers and cut-in brushes to paint.
Contact(s): Samantha Harris, volunteer@humanemanatee.org
941-747-8808 x 315
Organization's Mission: Humane Society of Manatee County is committed to leading Manatee County in fostering compassion and respect for animals through care, education, and collaboration. We host a Second Chance Adoption Center where more than 500 animals are adopted each year, and a Veterinary Clinic that supplies low-cost services to the community.