Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities
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clean dining room, clean kitchen area, wash dishes and plates, collect donations, organize the pantry, check for out-of-date products, etc.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clean dining room, clean kitchen area, wash dishes and plates, collect donations, organize the pantry, check for out-of-date products, etc.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.