Category: Group Volunteering

Faithful Friends Pet Rescue and Rehoming

Faithful Friends Pet Rescue and Rehoming, Inc. is a family-friendly, all volunteer-run organization dedicated to rescue and rehoming of dogs and cats. Website Contact: faithfulfriendsprr@gmail.com We set up at Petsmart every Friday evening for Saturday adoption events.  The events run

Posted in Group Volunteering, Kids 13 to 18, Kids 8 to 12, One-time Volunteer Opportunities, Working with Animals

GRACE Marketplace

Website Contact: (352) 792-0800 x 104, volunteer@gracemarketplace.org Address: 3055 NE 28th Dr., Gainesville, FL, 32609 Individual and group volunteer opportunities are available. Volunteer Form

Posted in Group Volunteering

Girls on the Run of Alachua County

Website Contact: (773) 307-8253, info@gotrac.org Address: P.O. Box 142941, Gainesville, FL, 32614

Posted in Group Volunteering, Internships, Working Outdoors, Working with Children

Family Promise of Gainesville

Family Promise of Gainesville provides homeless children & their families with care that includes education, case management, meals, housing and transportation. Website Contact: (352) 378-2030, gnvfamilypromise@gmail.com Fax: (352) 378-2720 Mailing Address: PO Box 5189, Gainesville, FL, 32627 “Through the collaborations

Posted in Group Volunteering, Internships

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army works where the need is greatest and is motivated by love for all people and faith in God. Website Contact: (352) 376-1743 Address: 639 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL, 32601 What YOU can do to help: Volunteer

Posted in Food, Group Volunteering, Thrift Shops

Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida (RMHC of NCF)

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida is a nonprofit organization that provides temporary housing, basic amenities and support to families with critically ill children being treated at area medical facilities.         Website Contact: (352) 374-4404, info@rmhcncf.org Address: 1600 SW 14th Street, Gainesville,

Posted in Food, Group Volunteering, Kids 13 to 18, Kids 8 to 12

Lubee Bat Conservancy

Lubee Bat Conservancy strives to save fruit bats and the bats’ habitats through conservation, education and research. Website Contact: (352) 485-1250, info@lubee.org Address: 1309 NW 192nd Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32609 Who they are: Lubee Bat Conservancy is an international nonprofit

Posted in Group Volunteering, Internships, One-time Volunteer Opportunities, Working with Animals

Keep Alachua County Beautiful

Keep Alachua County Beautiful organizes restoration projects and beautification activities in Alachua County and promotes environmental action and recycling. Website Contact: Gina Hawkins (Executive Director), gina.kacb@gmail.com, (352) 371-9444 Address: 211 SW 4th Ave. Suite 1, Gainesville, FL 32601 What they do:

Posted in Group Volunteering, Internships, Kids 13 to 18, Kids 8 to 12, Working Outdoors

Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary

Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary is a nonprofit organization that rescues monkeys from around the U.S. and provides a safe haven for them. Website Contact: Kari Bagnall (Executive Director), (386) 462-7779, volunteer@junglefriends.org Address: 13915 North State Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32653 Who

Posted in Group Volunteering, Internships, Working Outdoors, Working with Animals

Girls Place, Inc.

Girls Place, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering girls of all racial, religious and economic backgrounds to GROW confident, strong, and independent in order to thrive in the world around them. Website Contact:  Christi Arrington, (352) 373-4475, Christi@GirlsPlace.net

Posted in Group Volunteering, Working with Children