Get Involved
Volunteer Opprotunities
Volunteers are the heart of everything we do
Even an hour of volunteering can change lives.
Family Promise offers many exciting opportunities to use your skills for impact through virtual, in-person, and corporate volunteering. For more information on getting involved and signing up for Volunteer Orientation, visit our volunteer portal
Volunteer opportunities for individuals
Join our mission by serving in hands-on or behind-the-scenes roles that support families on their journey to stability. There are many opportunities for everyone and every skillset to fit your interests and needs.
A few examples of volunteer opportunities that might match your passion and availability:
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Make a meal
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Career readiness
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Office support, answer phones, organize
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Fundraising events
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Supply drives
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Construction and repair
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Providing information technology mentorship
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Move in days
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Fix-It Crew: Use your skills to maintain our homes, shelters, and vehicles.
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Donation Delivery: Transport donated goods and supplies to Family Promise Locations
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Pantry Shopper: Keep the basic needs pantry stocked by purchasing and donating needed items.
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Collect and organize donations
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Resume building
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Skillset trainings
Group Volunteering
Interested in volunteering with your colleagues, bible study group, business networking group or a crew of your friends? Let's connect to find a date and opportunity where you can donate your time and skills as a team in a meaningful way.
Perfect for congregations, school and youth groups, companies, and community organizations. Examples of how you can make a collective impact:
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Donation Drives: Collect diapers, hygiene items, cleaning supplies, pantry staples, pillows, gift cards, and more.
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Fundraisers: Host an event or campaign to directly support Family Promise.
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Help a family on Move-in day​
A few ways in which you can support the operation of Emergency Shelter
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Become a Host site
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Overnight Volunteers
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Evening Meal Deliveries
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Truck to move beds/furniture move-ins
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Greet Families 6pm-8pm
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​Drive families 7am from church to DayCenter
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Donate bed linens / Diapers and wipes
Volunteer Orientation
When: 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month
Time: 9:00AM-11:00AM
Where: Family Promise Office
229 SW 5th Street, Gainesville, FL. 32601
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Email our Director of Community Engagement: