Welcome to Heart of Florida United Way's Volunteer Resource Center (VRC), your best source for volunteering in Central Florida.

The VRC matches groups and individuals with more than 120 local nonprofit agencies to create exceptional volunteer experiences throughout Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties.

Please join us in furthering our mission to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community. Here's how you can help:

CORPORATE AND GROUP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

The Volunteer Resource Center helps customize opportunities for corporate, civic, faith based, school and other local groups. For more information about how your group can get involved, please contact:

Shari Orr
Manager of Community Participation
(407) 429-2136
Shari.Orr@hfuw.org

INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

The Volunteer Resource Center website allows individuals looking to make a difference to customize their search criteria for volunteer opportunities. By clicking on the “VOLUNTEER” button on the right side of this page, you can learn about local nonprofit organizations and find one-day, ongoing or special event opportunities. You can also search by ZIP codes, interests and agency name or check out our calendar of volunteer events. In addition, the search engine lets you view agencies’ volunteer wish lists.

PROMOTE YOUR AGENCY'S EVENTS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

By clicking on the “VOLUNTEER” button, you can use our site to promote your agency's events and volunteer opportunities to an interested audience. Connect with new volunteers, seek special skills and talents and build a stronger volunteer base for your organization. All non-profit organizations serving Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties are eligible to join the center. 

For more information on how you can get involved or to promote your agency's volunteer wish list, please contact:

Katie Smith
Volunteer Resource Center Coordinator

(407) 849-2372
Katie.Smith@hfuw.org

June 21, 2010

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Click here to find volunteer opportunities.

 

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Celebrating People Who Make a Difference 

In recogntion of all those who donate their time and talent, the Volunteer Resource Center is sharing stories of those who LIVE UNITED through volunteerism. 

Click here to view their stories.

 Volunteer Resource
Center Benefits for Agencies:

• Informs volunteers about your agency's mission and special needs.
• Advanced search capabilities help you target volunteers with specific skills and interests.
• Keeps you informed about latest training, donation and volunteer opportunities.
• Helps you promote special holiday events and volunteer needs to the community.
• Gets your “wish list” of needs in front of corporate partners and others who are committed to making a difference.