Volunteer

Please note that we do NOT accept walk-in volunteers, all volunteers must be scheduled through our volunteer coordinator.

Interested in volunteering? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator for additional information & availability: 

Paula Porter  –  [email protected]   |   352-378-9079 x316

• Individual Opportunities:
  • Guest Services Assistant – Answer phones, help check day clients in, collect & sort donations, organize donation rooms & closets, distribute supplies, clean front desk area, etc.
  • Food Services Assistant – Help prepare and cook brunch for day clients, clean dining room, clean kitchen area, wash dishes and plates, collect donations, organize the pantry, check for out-of-date products, etc. 
• Group Opportunities:
  • Evening Meals – Provide, prepare and serve enough food (and drinks) to feed the shelter’s 35 – 40 residents.
  • Brunch Meals – Help prepare and cook breakfast/lunch for day clients, clean dining room, clean kitchen area, wash dishes and plates, collect donations, organize the pantry, check for out-of-date products, etc.
  • Facility Work Groups – Help provide lawn/yard work, cleaning, landscaping, painting, etc. to either St. Francis House or Arbor House.
  • Outreach Groups – Set up a table at St. Francis House to offer services to clients.
  • Donation Drive / Fundraiser – Organize an event on the behalf of St. Francis House for: supplies, donations, funds, etc.