Join Heart of Florida United Way as a volunteer for the 2024 Week of Action
Martin Luther King Jr. is forever remembered for the transformative actions he sparked, propelling the cause of equal rights forward during the peak of the civil rights movement. More than five decades after his tragic assassination, his legacy remains a timeless source of inspiration for the generations who have followed him.
At Heart of Florida United Way, we honor the enduring impact of his deeds and the ongoing inspiration drawn from his memory. This reflection is a central part of our annual Week of Action.
Held this year from Monday, January 15 through Saturday, January 20, 2024, Week of Action invites volunteers of all ages to participate in an array of volunteer opportunities. This year’s opportunities include:
- A Born Learning Trail Park Refresh
- A School Supply Collection Drive (Sorting Shifts and Collection Drop-off Opportunities Available)
- Food Pantry Stocking
- And more!
Ready to join us? Sign up to volunteer today.
COLLECTION DRIVE: New Year, New Gear – School Supply Refresh! – Sign Up
Any Time Before Fri, Jan 19, 2024 at 2:00PM EST
Help refresh the supply closets at local public schools. Collect items on your time and deliver to HFUW by Friday, January 19.
Sensory Friendly Volunteering – No-sew Blanket Making for Community Baby Shower – Sign Up
Mon, Jan 15, 2024 – 9:30AM-11:30AM EST
Create no-sew blankets for new babies in a quiet, sensory friendly environment. Family friendly and open to all ages with adult supervision.
Laptop Prep for VITA Volunteers – Sign Up
Mon, Jan 15, 2024 – 1:00PM-3:00PM EST
Bookmark important sites for VITA volunteers on HFUW laptops.
Blanket Making Party! – Sign Up
Mon, Jan 15, 2024 – 1:00PM-3:15PM EST
Join fellow volunteers to work in small groups as we make blankets for Community Baby Shower. These no-sew fleece blankets are beginner and family friendly!
Born Learning Trail Park Refresh – Sign Up
Tue, Jan 16, 2024 – 9:00AM-12:30PM EST
Help us refresh the Born Learning Trail with a fresh coat of paint to keep all the drawings looking bright and beautiful, pick-up trash, and plant flowers.
Women United Goal Mapping with PACE – Sign Up
Wed, Jan 17, 2024 – 8:15AM-11:00AM EST
The mentor moment will provide insight to career success, goal mapping, and networking for the PACE Center for Girls students.
Food Pantry Workout – Sign Up
Wed, Jan 17, 2024 – 12:00PM-4:00PM EST
Every Wednesday, JFS Orlando receives a food delivery containing several pallets of food that need to be unloaded and stocked into the food pantry.
Emerging Leaders Week of Action Mentor Moment – Sign Up
Wed, Jan 17, 2024 – 4:30PM-6:30PM EST
The mentor moment will provide insight to career success, goal mapping, and networking for the New Image Youth Center students.
Beautification, Organization, and General Maintenance Projects at Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida- Sign Up
Thu, Jan 18, 2024 – 10:00AM-1:30PM EST
Volunteers may participate in any of the following activities: Painting Projects, Organize our Donation Room, Sort our Food Storage Room, Deep Clean our Campus.
HFUW Shed Clean – Sign Up
Thu, Jan 18, 2024 – 11:30AM-1:30PM EST
Help HFUW and use some muscle doing it! HFUW is looking for volunteers to assist the Volunteer Resource Center clean out it’s event sheds. DIRTY JOB!
Student Test Kit Making! – Sign Up
Thu, Jan 18, 2024 – 5:45PM-7:45PM EST
Join fellow volunteers to work in small groups as we make kits that have essential items to prepare students for success on examinations!
Organize and Sort Donations – New Year New Gear School Supply Drive – Sign Up
Fri, Jan 19, 2024 – 9:00AM-1:30PM EST
Join HFUW as we sort and collect items to refresh the supply closets at local public schools. Volunteers are needed to manage the drive thru and sort items.
Distribute VITA Flyers – Sign Up
Fri, Jan 19, 2024 – 10:00AM-3:00PM EST
Drop off flyers in neighborhoods in Paramore, Pine Hills, Sanford, Altamonte and Apopka apartment complexes, libraries and community centers.
Beautification, Organization, and General Maintenance Projects at Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida- Sign Up
Fri, Jan 19, 2024 – 10:00AM-1:30PM EST
Volunteers may participate in any of the following activities: Painting Projects, Organize our Donation Room, Sort our Food Storage Room, Deep Clean our Campus.
Organize and Sort Donations – New Year New Gear School Supply Drive – Sign Up
Fri, Jan 19, 2024 – 11:00AM-2:00PM EST
Join HFUW as we sort and collect items to refresh the supply closets at local public schools. Volunteers are needed to manage the drive thru and sort items.
Organize and Sort Donations – New Year New Gear School Supply Drive – Sign Up
Fri, Jan 19, 2024 – 12:00PM-3:00PM EST
Join HFUW as we sort and collect items to refresh the supply closets at local public schools. Volunteers are needed to manage the drive thru and sort items.
Looking for another way to help?
If you’re unable to join us as a volunteer this year, consider making a donation to Heart of Florida United Way. Every dollar helps us build a better and stronger Central Florida community. Learn about how you can give and the impact of your contribution here.
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