Opportunities From: Care Connect Volunteers

Volunteer with our Compassion To-Go Senior Program and make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors. Every other week, volunteers—whether individuals, pairs, or families—deliver care bags filled with food from our food pantry and essentials as needed. But the true gift is time: we encourage volunteers to spend at least 30 minutes with their paired senior(s), offering conversation, companionship, and a caring presence.

PLEASE CALL 904-829-6300 TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION! 

Volunteer in our thrift store and be part of something meaningful! Tasks include sorting donations, tagging items, hanging clothes, organizing shelves, and helping keep the store tidy and welcoming for customers. It’s a great way to give back and have fun doing it!

PLEASE CALL 904-829-6300 TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION BEFORE VOLUNTEERING

As a Food Truck Unloader & Stocker, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that food reaches those in need in our community. Volunteers in this role assist with unloading food deliveries from the truck, sorting and organizing items, and restocking shelves in our pantry. This position requires some lifting (typically 20-50 lbs), teamwork, and a positive attitude! PLEASE CALL 904-829-6300 TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION BEFORE VOLUNTEERING

This opportunity if for Tuesdays from 2:30 - 3:30pm

Duties include:
✅ Unloading boxes of food from delivery trucks
✅ Sorting and organizing food items
✅ Stocking pantry shelves and storage areas
✅ Assisting with keeping the area clean and organized

Your help ensures that families have access to fresh and nutritious food—thank you for making a difference!

Truck driving.

We are looking for a Volunteer to help our Deaf Participants at the River House and also occasionally at the Coastal Community Center.  Help is needed mostly in the mornings but could be some afternoons as well.  We believe that 2 – 3 times per month for 1-2 hours is what our current need is.  If you have time, you can put your very special skills to work and help others who need your assistance.

Distribution and clean up.

The Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office represents abused, abandoned and neglected children in court and the community. Through the collaboration of a multi-disciplinary team that always includes a Guardian ad Litem Attorney, child welfare professional, and hopefully a trained volunteer or pro bono attorney from the child’s community, our team provides quality, independent legal representation for abused, neglected, and abandoned children while assisting the child in expressing their needs and wishes. Our unique approach allows us to support the whole child, addressing their physical, educational, mental, emotional, social, and legal needs.

Every child appointed to the Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is assigned a Guardian ad Litem Attorney.  The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is a Guardianship type of legal representation. In Florida, we recognize that children cannot make decisions for themselves that involve their health and safety. Guardians ad Litem must provide all information to the judge about the child and advocate for what is in the child’s best interest. 

In Florida, according to state statute, a Guardian ad Litem can be a certified volunteer, staff attorney, contract attorney, certified pro bono attorney, court-appointed attorney, Guardian ad Litem Office staff, or a responsible adult who is appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a child in a court proceeding as provided for by law, including, but not limited to, Chapter 39 of the Florida State Statutes, who is a party to any judicial proceeding as a representative of the child, and who serves until discharged by the court. 

Guardians ad Litem become people our most vulnerable children can trust, helping us be their voice. As a team together, we provide powerful, effective, high-quality advocacy with one goal: that every child finds a safe, loving, permanent home where they can thrive.

You can be a part of Florida’s award-winning, state-funded child advocacy organization and make a difference in a child’s life. Learn more about how you can become involved or support the Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation, which provides support and additional resources for children represented by the Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office.

Office Mission: To provide the most vulnerable children in Florida with an adult from their community who will be a consistent, positive presence in the child’s life as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes an attorney, child welfare professional and hopefully a community volunteer providing the highest quality community advocacy and legal representation to protect each child’s legal interests. To provide dependency judges with thorough and accurate information regarding the children under the court’s jurisdiction.

Office Vision. To represent every child under the jurisdiction of Florida's dependency courts.
For more information please click here http://guardianadlitem.org/

Set up, run, and clean up after a food distribution.

Warehouse cleaning and receiving/sorting food. 

Set up distribution.  

Set up and clean up after distribution.

Set up and clean up after food distribution

Sorting food and setting up for distributions. 

Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Volunteers of all skill levels are needed for finishing work on houses in our new Volusia Woods neighborhood: installing trim and appliances, painting interiors and exteriors, laying sod and planting trees among other tasks. We provide tools, training and T-shirts. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old (18 is preferred) and minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Individuals are welcome to volunteer, as well as groups of up to 10. Individuals may volunteer Tuesday - Saturday. The best days for groups are Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The shift is from 7:45 - 3:00.

Assist with loading for distributions and then help with deep clean of the warehouse. 

Set up, assist and clean up after farmer's market distribution.

Unload truck and set up distribution for 200 families.  

Would you like to donate your time and talent as a Spanish language translator?

Join the Wildflower Clinic’s volunteer medical corps and help us to change lives right here in our community.
This rewarding service opportunity enables us to provide medical support to clinic patients.

Volunteer activities:

Requirements:

Training: Training will be provided. Wildflowers staff will meet with volunteers to explain procedures and requirements.

About Us
Wildflower Healthcare provides free, high quality dental and medical care to low-income, uninsured adult residents in St. Johns County. Volunteer health professionals provide high quality, compassionate care and health education through clinics and community outreach programs. Wildflower Healthcare plays a critical role in the county as a dental and medical home for our neighbors in need.

OUR MISSION is to ensure access to quality, compassionate healthcare that improves the lives of people we serve in our community. https://wildflowerhealthcare.org

There's something to do for everyone. Are you detail oriented? Checking product dates is for you. Do you like to sort and organize? Sorting through food items and putting them in groups is the task for you. Or maybe you just want to put items on shelves. Or maybe heavy lifting is your thing. Well we have a task for you, too.

At the warehouse we work as a team to receive, sort, and prep food items for distribution.

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes because you will be on your feet. We can definitely help you get those "steps" in your fit app!

There's something to do for everyone. Are you detail oriented? Checking product dates is for you. Do you like to sort and organize? Sorting through food items and putting them in groups is the task for you. Or maybe you just want to put items on shelves. Or maybe heavy lifting is your thing. Well we have a task for you, too.

At the warehouse we work as a team to receive, sort, and prep food items for distribution.

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes because you will be on your feet. We can definitely help you get those "steps" in your fit app!

There's something to do for everyone. Are you detail oriented? Checking product dates is for you. Do you like to sort and organize? Sorting through food items and putting them in groups is the task for you. Or maybe you just want to put items on shelves. Or maybe heavy lifting is your thing. Well we have a task for you, too.

At the warehouse we work as a team to receive, sort, and prep food items for distribution.

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes because you will be on your feet. We can definitely help you get those "steps" in your fit app!

There's something to do for everyone. Are you detail oriented? Checking product dates is for you. Do you like to sort and organize? Sorting through food items and putting them in groups is the task for you. Or maybe you just want to put items on shelves. Or maybe heavy lifting is your thing. Well we have a task for you, too.

At the warehouse we work as a team to receive, sort, and prep food items for distribution.

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes because you will be on your feet. We can definitely help you get those "steps" in your fit app!

Allocate food per partner pantry pickup.

Sort food for warehouse shopping distribution.

Restore Community Counseling is on the lookout for compassionate Licensed Counselors (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT) to join our team! We're seeking faith-based professionals willing to be onsite 1-2 hours weekly to provide counseling and/or support our intern and pre-licensed clinicians onsite. If you're passionate about making a difference and supporting future mental health professionals, we want to hear from you!

Current available shifts include: Mondays between 2-6pm and Tuesdays between 2-4pm.

Restore Community Counseling is seeking a passionate, faith-based individual to join our board! As a board member, you will collaborate on strategic initiatives, support fundraising efforts, assist in event planning, and engage in community outreach, dedicating 2-10 hours monthly. Ideal candidates are committed to mental health, have experience OR interest in fundraising, event planning, social engagement, OR have experience in the healthcare industry. Join us in making a meaningful impact by supporting our mission to provide accessible, high-quality, and faith-based mental health services to St. Johns County and the surrounding communities.

Since our start 10 years ago, local all-volunteer nonprofit, HUGS Across the County, provides emergency clothing, toiletries, food, school supplies and more to thousands of St. Johns County children-in-need. Looking ahead to the 2022-23 school year, HUGS is looking to fill a number of volunteer roles:

- KIDS FOOD PROGRAM VOLUNTEER: HUGS stocks emergency food pantries for St. Johns County kids at 23 locations throughout the county. Volunteers are always appreciated to do food drives, assist in warehouse, deliver food to school pantries and more.  Volunteers always appreciated the FIRST FRIDAY of every month when we load up cars and deliver food to St. Johns County schools.

Questions? Email info@stjohnshugs.org or call 904-580-4847

HUGS St. Johns, an all-volunteer organization, provides emergency clothing, toiletries, food, school supplies and more to thousands of St. Johns County children-in-need. How Can You Help?

- Clothing For Kids Program Warehouse Volunteer (Part Time, Choose Your Hours): HUGS provides 500+ emergency bags of clothing each year to St. Johns County children-in-need through referrals from school counselors and nonprofit partners. Our clothing program volunteers sort clothing donations and pack bags out of our wonderful warehouse space in St. Augustine (off SR16, between Route 1 and 95). Fulfill clothing requests, sort donations, shop for new clothing if needed, deliver clothing bags to schools. Chose how many days per month, even just one morning per month is helpful for our tiny all-volunteer team!

Questions? Email info@stjohnshugs.org or call 904-580-4847

Turn receipts into purrs and donations into dreams!

Calling all number crunchers and detail detectives! As an Expense Wizard, you'll be scanning receipts, matching them to entries in our software, and organizing them into funds. If you're more of a people person, join our Donation Doctors team, where you'll write heartfelt acknowledgement letters, enter donations into our database, and spread gratitude like confetti.

You can choose one role or be a double agent - either way, you'll be our financial superhero!

Unleash your inner fundraising fanatic!

Do you have a flair for fundraising? Our Fundraising Fanatics are the creative minds behind our campaigns. Join this spirited team to help plan and execute fundraisers that make a real difference in the lives of our cats. Whether it's a bake sale, an online auction, or a wild idea you dream up, we'd love your help. The best part? You can do all your planning while hanging out in a room full of cats!

Hang out with our cats at Petco St. Augustine - it's a breeze!

Looking for a weekly dose of cat cuddles and smiles? Our Petco Pals have a purr-fectly easy job. Just spend half an hour each week checking in on our cats at Petco, making sure they're comfortable and giving them a little love. It's a short and sweet commitment that brings endless joy to our furry friends!

Petco Pals must be 18 or older, per Petco's regulations.

Calling all cat enthusiasts with superhero strength!

Do you have muscles of steel and a heart full of love for feline friends? join our Cat Care Heroes team and help keep our kitties' homes tidy and cozy. You'll be vacuuming, wiping, mopping, and ensuring our cats have the cleanest space to play and lounge in. Be prepared to meet some spirited cats along the way - some may be a little shy at first, but they'll warm up to you in no time.

No need to commit to a specific schedule - just let us know when you're available and we'll make it work!

Monthly Event coordinator needed to organize and facilitate Compassionate St Augustine initiatives of Compassionate Women and Good Trouble. See more here:  

https://tinyurl.com/yeyrxrdn

https://www.compassionstaugustine.org/initiatives/

Volunteers are needed on an ongoing basis to assist Flagler Hospital in advancing its local healthcare mission. Join the Flagler Hospital Auxiliary "family of volunteers" and support this valuable community service!

The Flagler Hospital Auxiliary has more than 25 different service areas, including, but not limited to the following service assignments:

Volunteers perform a wide array of tasks, including:

In appreciation for their service, Flagler Hospital Auxiliary members receive appreciation and benefits associated with their Auxiliary membership, including an hourly service awards program, an annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, discounts at the Hospital Gift Shop and other valuable benefits such as free vaccines and meals.

Requirements:

Following your application, a brief interview will be conducted during which specific service area vacancies will be discussed to see which service areas have vacant volunteer positions that match your interests and time availability.

Training: Training will be provided. No experience necessary.

Background Check Required: Yes.

Website: https://www.flaglerhealth.org/patients-visitors/volunteer-your-time/

Women Facilitators (Advocacy)

Starting August 24-30th depends on County- 6-8 week biweekly P2P Therapeutic Art Program

Job Description:

The Women Facilitator (Advocate) provides consistent social support, case management, and advocacy services for women veterans and Women Spouses in Hope4veterans program and accessing, transitional services and case management services. The Women Facilitator (Advocate) helps women veteran and Spouse sisters navigate systems and obtain the services that are necessary for stability and wellness. Women Facilitator (Advocate) identify as a consumer and utilize personal life experience when working with clients. Hope4Veterans mission emphasizes supportive, non-judgmental care, preventive care, health education and community referrals to address the broad spectrum of health and psycho-social concerns of our women veterans and women Spouses served and serving

Duties and Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

How to Apply:

This position is a  6-8 week stipend paid position

Send a resume, 2 references, DD214, ID or any verifiable information for status as a Women Veteran to email : H4VApplications@hope4veterans.org; or   Lgeiser@hope4veterans.org

Secretary/HR Board Member

Job description:      

The secretary of a nonprofit organization plays a critical role in fostering communication and ensuring proper management and utilization of important organizational records. Generally, an organization’s bylaws will set the duties of the secretary, however, duties may change from time to time as may be assigned by the board.

The secretary is responsible for scheduling board meetings and should ensure an adequate number of meetings are held per year, in accordance with the organization’s bylaws. The secretary prepares and sends meeting materials far enough in advance of the meeting for each director to review such materials, correct any errors, and prepare questions and comments. The secretary should be well-equipped to record accurate minutes and be aware and sensitive to any special or confidential information discussed at a meeting. The secretary is tasked with knowing and complying with notice requirements and scheduling meetings to accommodate the directors. The secretary position has wide-ranging responsibilities, requiring much more than simply being present at all board meetings.

Responsibilities:

Other Responsibilities

Other Desirable Qualities

How to Apply:

Send a resume, cover letter and three references to email: H4VApplications@hope4veterans.org

Outreach and Event Coordinator

Job Description:

The Outreach and Event Coordinator Director’s primary duties are to manage outreach, communications,
and event coordination for the Hope4veterans and its programs. The Hope4veterans holds a variety of
public events throughout the year including; festivals, large and small paddling events, family outdoor
activities, award dinners, fundraisers, and restoration activities. Outreach at events and activities put on by
partners and other community organizations and play an active role in the development and
implementation of the goals and mission for Hope4veterans.

Duties and Responsibilities

▪ Schedule, coordinate, budget, and implement at least 5-10 events a year.
▪ Conduct outreach to and build strong relationships with neighborhoods and other community
groups including; tabling, meetings, and formal presentations.
▪ Manage Hope4veteran’s outreach and communications including bi-monthly newsletters through
Constant Contact and all social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc. )
▪ Stay close contact with PR for press releases, invitations, newsletters, flyers, news articles,
posters, postcards, annual report, email, and electronic announcements.
▪ Recruit, train, and supervise staff and volunteers for Hope4veterans events to support and assist
with event planning and implementation.
▪ Recruit and coordinate event planning committees annually with community members, partners,
and/or sponsors
▪ Support the Hope4veterans Volunteer Coordinator in outreach and event volunteer management.
▪ Maintain and update documentation of events and contacts
▪ Compile and complete evaluations/Surveys and analyze events for Hope4veterans. s
▪ Assist the Executive Director in fundraising.
▪ Develop and maintain contacts, e-mail lists and mailing lists connecting and pertaining to
outreach that benefits women veterans and their families.
▪ Set up in person/ Or zoom connections for future events or fundraisers.
▪ Maintain yearly events and community outreach calendars.

Other Responsibilities

▪ Track spending, event budgets and manage outreach with the assistance of the Executive
Director.
▪ Other duties as assigned by Executive Director

Qualifications and Skills:
▪ Demonstrated ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds, ages and cultures.
▪ Dedication and/or lived experience working in community engagement and program design,
particularly in communities of color.
▪ Experience successfully leading coordination of large events such as festivals or conferences.
▪ Excellent leadership skills
▪ Comfortable with public speaking and demonstrates professional communication skills.
▪ Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet programs.
▪ 1-3 years of experience in planning events and projects.
▪ Working knowledge of an email marketing management platform and social media (Constant
Contact, facebook, twitter, etc.)
▪ Excellent communication skills to include writing, speaking, and networking.
▪ Experience coordinating interns, volunteers and committees.
▪ Experience working in a small team environment.
▪ Available in the evenings, weekdays, and/or weekends.
▪ Ability to work on uneven terrain, lift 30-50 lbs regularly.*
▪ Comfort with water, paddling a canoe or kayak for outdoor activities.
▪ Current Florida driver’s license, automobile insurance and reliable transportation.
▪ Extremely well organized and able to multitask across a variety of programs areas with an
attention to detail. Ability to meet and adapt to shifting deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and
work independently.

Other Desirable Qualities

▪ Experience creating meaningful connections and contacts within the community
▪ Small non-profit work experience.
▪ Supervisory experience.
*Work Environment

This position includes moving on uneven terrain, often during inclement weather. The Outreach Director
is often responsible for a portion of event setup which includes lifting 30-50lbs, setting up tents, table and
chairs. The person in this position often paddles in canoes or kayaks to access sites or give tours. Around
30-40% of this job requires mobility in non-ADA accessible spaces and moving heavy objects. Please
contact the Council with specific questions about accessibility and special accommodation.

Travel and Safety Requirements:

Travel by car, valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, the ability to be insured for vehicle
usages, willingness and ability to use personal transportation related to work (mileage reimbursed) is
required. Appropriate field and safety attire required as event dictates.

How to Apply:
Send a resume, cover letter and three references to email : H4VApplications@hope4veterans.org

Nonprofit Operations Manager (Volunteer)

Job description:      

Nonprofit operations manager is responsible for, day to day operations, identifying the resources and achieving the organization's goals/mission. The operations manager responsibility is to ensure that enough fund-raising events are taking place, and that the company's resources are directed where they are most needed in the organization such as programs and immediate needs. The operations manager responsible for liaising with the board members to make sure they are being effective. The operations manager see that board members work on committees in which they have expertise and are doing the work they have agreed to do. Managing organizational accountability and programs, materials and supplies for various projects with program managers and Leaders to align with H4V Mission.

The Operations Manager must be a team player who works well independently, with minimal guidance, and has strong leadership ability. The Operations Manager must take initiative, pay careful attention to detail, and be proactive, dependable, adaptable, resourceful, and a creative problem solver. Assisting with establishing goals and objectives for operations teams, providing guidance to the Programs as appropriate, and establishing processes for attaining those goals/objectives

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Other Responsibilities

How to Apply:

Send a resume, cover letter and three references to email: H4VApplications@hope4veterans.org

The Rape Crisis Response Volunteer works as a cooperative member of the Sexual Assault Rape Reponses Team. The Rape Crisis Response Volunteer is responsible for responding to a call-out from the hotline during pre-scheduled hours.  Responsibilities include advocacy, accompaniment, information and referral. 

This position will exercise the organization’s “Mission Statement” to establish personal high standards of excellence and job performance.

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that a volunteer may be required to perform. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Johns County

Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Johns County (BBBS) is seeking caring adult volunteers to become a mentor to a child in our program. When children have the influence of a caring adult, they are more likely to avoid risky behaviors and to focus on academics. Today’s youth face a variety of challenges and being matched with a “Big Brother” or “Big Sister” can help them navigate these challenges and reach their potential.

Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling things you’ll ever do!

You can help shape a child’s future for the better by empowering them to achieve. And the best part is, it’s actually a lot of fun. You and your “Little” (the child you are matched with by our staff) can share the kinds of activities you already like to do plus try new things!

BBBS of St. Johns County has two programs:

Community-Based – the Big and Little meet after school or on the weekends and do activities of interest to both out in the community. They can go to a park, play a sport, visit a museum, check out a farmer's market, the options are endless. Matches meet for 4-8 hours per month. ***Virtual Matching is now an option.***

Site-Based – the Big and Little meet at the child’s school or after-school program and there is a slight focus on academic improvement. They can have lunch together, play on the playground, do arts and crafts, play games, work on school work, or spend time in the library. Matches meet for 1 hour per week. ***Virtual Matching is now an option.***


BBBS staff ‘match’ a volunteer with a child based on common interests, preferences, and relative proximity. Matches are provided support by BBBS staff throughout the duration of the match and BBBS also hosts quarterly activities for matches.

Eligibility Requirements

Community-Based:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Johns County

Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Johns County (BBBS) is seeking caring adult volunteers to become mentors to elementary school children in our program. When children have the influence of a caring adult, they are more likely to avoid risky behaviors and to focus on academics. Today’s youth face a variety of challenges and being matched with a “Big Brother” or “Big Sister” can help them navigate these challenges and reach their potential.

Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling things you’ll ever do!

You can help shape a child’s future for the better by empowering them to achieve. And the best part is, it’s actually a lot of fun. You and your “Little” (the child you are matched with by our staff) can share the kinds of activities you already like to do plus try new things!

BBBS of St. Johns County has two programs:

Community-Based – the Big and Little meet after school or on the weekends and do activities of interest to both out in the community. They can go to a park, play a sport, visit a museum, check out a farmer's market, the options are endless. Matches meet for 4-8 hours per month. 

Site-Based – the Big and Little meet at the child’s school or after-school program and there is a slight focus on academic improvement. They can have lunch together, play on the playground, do arts and crafts, play games, work on school work, or spend time in the library. Matches meet for 1 hour per week. 


BBBS staff ‘match’ a volunteer with a child based on common interests, preferences, and relative proximity. Matches are provided support by BBBS staff throughout the duration of the match to assist in achieving social and academic goals.

Eligibility Requirements

Site-Based:

The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center (LMCC) is in need of a front desk volunteer. In this position, you would greet incoming guests and introduce them to the museum. The position involves turning on and off museum equipment and lights when opening or closing, speaking to guests and answering their questions, operating a cash register for admission and various gift shop items. Staff will train you for all tasks. We are especially in need for Saturday volunteers! 

The LMCC's mission to preserve and promote over 450 years of African American history and cultural heritage through exhibits and special events such as lectures, live performances and heritage reenactments. The museum is located at 102 ML King Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Free parking for volunteers is available in front of the museum or across the street in the dirt lot. Please check out our website www.lincolnvillemuseum.org for more info or call 904-824-1191 with any questions. 

Thank you for your help! 

We would like to start a local, volunteer Community Action Team(CAT) in St. Johns County! We are already mailing books here but need a core group of volunteers to take it to the next level! A CAT is simply a group of volunteers. Your CAT can be made up of parents, teachers, retired teachers, businessmen, church members, community leaders, and anyone who understands the importance of early literacy and how improving early learning outcomes can impact an entire community! Every CAT looks different, so no ‘set’ format is required to get started.

If you love children and love to see them fall in love with reading before school starts which gives them an advantage as they enter kindergarten, this is the volunteer opportunity for you!

A Regional Program Coordinator is assigned to your CAT to help every step of the way. A monthly County Account is provided. It shows the account balance, how many books are mailed, and how many children are impacted. HQ handles the financials, registration database, & returned books/change of address updates. There are training opportunities throughout the year. An annual CAT Summit is held to bring CATs together to learn, be inspired, and network.

Running an animal rescue requires a constant fundraising effort. We need people to help raise awareness for our group, collect donations and plan fundraising events.

We are looking for some wonderful people that would be willing to foster our kitties for us! Please fill out an application at fcocinc.org/foster-application or contact fosters@fcocinc.org for more info.  

Friendly volunteers are needed to support the mission of the First Coast Cultural Center (FCCC). The Cultural Center is currently seeking to identify individuals who would like to help us advance our ongoing work as a Receptionist & Office Volunteer. We need someone who can work on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for a few hours from 10 am to 4pm. Volunteers may choose their hours within that time frame.

Ideal candidates for this volunteer position will enjoy meeting and greeting guests visiting the Cultural Center and performing light administrative tasks.

The Cultural Center hosts a variety of community programs, including educational art classes, arts and crafts exhibits, other special events and fundraisers.

Volunteer Requirements:

Volunteer Activities may include, but are not limited to:

Training: Training will be provided.

Background Check Required: No.


About the First Coast Cultural Center:

To bring the Arts into the Life of the Community through Arts Education, Exhibitions, and Outreach and by honoring a Donor-Driven Philosophy. The First Coast Cultural Center is the place in our community to create, understand, and experience the arts. We accomplish this through exhibitions of local, regional and national artists in a variety of media; through exciting events for the community; and through quality arts classes, lectures and workshops.

Website: First Coast Cultural Center

The First Coast Cultural Center (FCCC) provides an ongoing drama class starting August 6th from 11:15 am to 12:45 pm. We are looking for a volunteer to assist families with checking children in to our drama teacher's class. The volunteer will need to be able to take down any relevant information from parents to be sent to the FCCC Programs Manager and disseminate brochures and/or other info to families as instructed, as well. Volunteer may bring a laptop and help with admin tasks as needed while class is taking place.

The Fort Matanzas Visitor Center (VC) is the central hub for a visit to the park. VC Attendants issue ferry boarding passes, answer questions, give directions, answer the telephone, operate a cash register & credit card machine to make sales for our Park Store, and more! 

VC shifts are 4 hours, either in the morning (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) or afternoon (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.), and we encourage volunteers to select a shift they can commit to regularly, e.g. Wednesday afternoons. The work environment is indoors and generally sedentary with a high rate of visitor contacts. 

For questions or more information, email Jill_Leverett@nps.gov 

Join the volunteer corps at Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and help us bring history to life!

Every Saturday and Sunday, rangers and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs) demonstrate 18th century historic weapons, either cannons or muskets depending on VIP commitment, for the visiting public. 

Historic Weapons VIPs will wear replica 18th century wool uniforms and learn to follow cannon and musket drills in Spanish. No prior experience with black powder weapons required. VIPs should be prepared to interact with the public, answer questions, and share St. Augustine and Castillo history in a friendly, professional manner 

For questions or more information, email Jill_Leverett@nps.gov 

Since our start 10 years ago, local all-volunteer nonprofit, HUGS St. Johns (formerly HUGS Across the County), provides emergency clothing, toiletries, food, school supplies and more to thousands of St. Johns County children-in-need.

Looking ahead to the 2022-23 school year, HUGS is looking to fill a number of volunteer roles:

- Community Collection Coordinator: HUGS appreciates volunteers who coordinate collections of much-needed items in neighborhoods, sports teams, church groups, book clubs, businesses and civic groups. We can help with flyers, wish lists and collection boxes, and we are happy to provide service hours to youth. We especially appreciate community collections of full size toiletries and a specific list of kid-friendly food items.

Questions? Email info@stjohnshugs.org or call 904-580-4847

Art Gallery Docent / Tour Guide

The ideal candidate for this volunteer position will enjoy being the welcoming face for all daily visitors to the gallery. Primarily stationed at the front desk, the docent shares information about the current show on display and helps visitors navigate through the artwork. Depending on the daily activity within the gallery, the docent might also help with small administrative tasks and/or with the preparation of upcoming special events.

Please note that these volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.

To get involved as a docent with the St. Augustine Art Association, you can do one of the following:

- Call 904-824-2310 and ask to speak to our volunteer coordinator, Bailey Poole.

- Respond to this opportunity & check your email afterwards -- you will be sent further information about how to get involved.

The St. Augustine Sertoma Club is seeking friendly volunteers to join their club members in community service activities throughout the year which benefit our local community. Sertoma = SERvice TO MAnkind.

Available opportunities include:

Requirements:

We value the dedication and support of our volunteers and are always looking for those who are willing to give their time in an effort to help others. We have a variety of ways you can volunteer!

About the St. Augustine Sertoma Club

The St. Augustine Sertoma Club is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the people of St. Johns County, Florida. We take our mandate to help those in need seriously and it is our solemn pledge to our community that every penny we raise stays in St. Johns County. Sertoma is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization registered with the Internal Revenue Service. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Sertoma works within the community to serve the needs of individuals who have fallen upon medical, and financial hardship, as well as with at-risk children.

We also work in tandem with other charitable organization’s requests for assistance, and find ways of partnering with them so that collectively we can have the greatest community impact.

https://www.saintaugustinesertoma.org

Alpha-Omega Miracle Home Residents need transportation to school, work, daycare, or doctor appointments.

Special Events Volunteers help the LMCC in a variety of tasks, typically greeting guests and check-in, ushering, and set-up/tear-down for events. Events include: The Jazz at the Excelsior Series, St. Augustine Tonight Live, exhibit opening receptions, lectures, etc. throughout the year. 

Please contact volunteer coordinator Caroline Davis at cdavis@lincolnvillemuseum.org if you are interested in helping with Special Events, and she will keep you updated on the details of the museum's upcoming programs. 

NOTE: Event hours and dates vary. Please make sure you are in contact with the volunteer coordinator for the most up-to-date information. 

Thank you for your support!  

St. Gerard Campus is currently looking for drivers to assist us in transporting our students to events, appointments, etc. We provide vans and insurance. 

The high school at the St. Gerard Campus is in need of a Teachers.  We are looking for teachers for every subject, who are inventive and like to teach in a nontraditional setting. We are looking for creative, patient teachers, who love educating. These volunteer will be working with pregnant teens. Some of our classes are taken via Florida Virtual, tutors are desired as well to assist in these classes. 

Job Summary: Assist students and babies in the classroom as directed.

Supervised by: Academic Administrator; Executive Director

Supervises: Students and babies

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist students with babies while students complete assignments/participate in class.

Ensure the well being and safety of students and babies at all times.

Maintain communication with students, teachers and administration regarding any classroom issues(s).

Assist in snack time; retrieving snacks; monitoring eating area.

Assist in Lunch time; monitor lunchroom.

Assist and supervise Home and Family Management at the end of the day.

            - Check to make sure all daily chores for Home and Family Management have been completed.

Qualifications needed: High School Diploma or GED; 21 pre-service hours; volunteer orientation.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Ability Tree First Coast! Ability Tree (ATFC) is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization. We envision individuals and families living with disabilities being accepted and supported in their local community, enjoying healthy relationships in their neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and churches.

Fulfilling our vision involves people who are compassionate and willing to give of their time and serve on a team. If that sounds like something you might be interested in, take a moment to read about the Resource Development Council Member position.

RDC is a Think Tank team that will uses the skills, backgrounds, knowledge, reputations, and relationships of our Members to develop Ability Tree and its mission by finding beneficial resources. Resources include funds (thru events, grants, etc), business partnerships, and community collaboration. The RDC Member will support the work of ATFC and provide mission-based ideas and solutions. 

RDC Member responsibilities:

Council terms/participation:

RDC Members will commit for one year and then can reassess commitment. Think Tank meetings are held monthly for 1 hour/meeting.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an individual who is passionate about making an impact in the community. We are looking for a variety of members who are creative, "Type-A", generous, influential, strategic thinker, insightful, outgoing, or the like. We want diverse perspectives in how to accomplish our mission. 

Other qualifications include:

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. 

For more information about our organization, please visit http://abilitytreefc.org. 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Ability Tree First Coast! Ability Tree (ATFC) is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization. We envision individuals and families living with disabilities being accepted and supported in their local community, enjoying healthy relationships in their neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and churches.

Fulfilling our vision involves people who are compassionate and willing to give of their time and serve on a team. If that sounds like something you might be interested in, take a moment to read about the Board Member position.

The Board will support the work of ATFC and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by ATFC’s chief executive officer (CEO), the Board-CEO relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Service on ATFC’s Board is without remuneration. Specific Board Member responsibilities include:

Leadership, governance and oversight

Board terms/participation

ATFC’s Board Members will serve a three-year term and then be eligible for re-election. Board meetings will be held quarterly.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about ATFC’s mission. Selected Board Members will have achieved leadership stature in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. His/her accomplishments will allow him/her to attract other well-qualified, high-performing Board Members.

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. 

For more information about our organization, please visit http://abilitytreefc.org. 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Ability Tree First Coast! Ability Tree (ATFC) is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization. We envision individuals and families living with disabilities being accepted and supported in their local community, enjoying healthy relationships in their neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and churches.

Fulfilling our vision involves people who are compassionate and willing to give of their time and serve on a team. If that sounds like something you might be interested in, take a moment to read about the Event Volunteer position for Medical Professionals.

What is the Event Volunteer: Medical Professional position?

These volunteers would attend our events, especially our respite events, as the Advisory &/or on-site Medical Professional. During our respite events, parents are not on-site. Other events are for the whole family, but having a medical professional provides reassurance and support to our special needs families.

In the on-site Medical capacity, you will be present as a valuable asset for families, volunteers, and the Leadership team. We provide you the Child Profiles for the children attending the respite event so you will be familiar with the important information regarding them. You will serve as the "go-to" person in case of an emergency. 

What are the qualities of an Event Medical Professional?

We are looking for volunteers who are engaging, have good communication skills, and would be comfortable assisting someone with a disability. 

Additional Information:

The hours vary depending on the event. Typically an event is 2-4 hours. 

Volunteers in this role will need to go through a background screening.

For more information, please visit http://abilitytreefc.org. 

The Veteran Garden Project of St. Augustine is presently working on building teams to support our growing project into 2021. 

Are you a veteran, family member, or local community member in St. Augustine looking for a way to make a difference in your community?

If you are interest in this volunteer position, please send your resume to contact@4vgp.org

Volunteer Job Description

We are looking for a fundraising committee lead to join our board and leadership team in an exciting time of organizational growth and development. The role reports directly to the executive director and as such will be a member of the VGP leadership management team, holding the board committee fundraising position. This position will share collective responsibility to deliver the organization’s strategy and vision.

The head of fundraising will lead a team of fundraiser volunteers to provide the necessary vision, leadership, and fundraising skills which will enable the organization to achieve its fundraising targets and organizational development programs. They will have substantial fundraising and management experience, a talent for building relationships and a proven track record in securing funds from legal sources, foundations, trusts and major donors. Experience in development of an individual donor program including donor marketing is also an advantage.

Fundraising Committee lead:

Key roles and requirements

Veteran Garden Project (VGP) Volunteer Coordinator

Roles and Responsibilities

The VGP Volunteer Coordinator organizes and manages growing teams of volunteers.  Must have excellent interpersonal communication and management skills while exhibiting strong leadership qualities. Must possess excellent organizational skills and ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experience.  The VGP Volunteer Coordinator should know how to distinguish talent and do everything possible to motivate and inspire.

The VGP Volunteer Coordinator collaborates with printing and web organizations to streamline and simplify onboarding, forms, and prescreening for volunteers on VGP website.

Key Roles VGP Volunteer Coordinator

The Veteran Garden Project of St. Augustine is presently working on building leaders and teams to support our growing project into 2021. Are you a veteran, family member, or local community member in St. Augustine looking for a way to make a difference in your community?

If you are interest in this volunteer position, please send your resume to contact@4vgp.org

Planning/Event Coordinator

duties and responsibilities

We are seeking an Planning & Event Coordinator committee lead to join our board and team in an exciting time of organizational growth and development. The role will report directly to the Executive Director and as such will be a member of the VGP leadership management team sharing collective responsibility to deliver the organization’s strategy and vision.

The duties and responsibilities of an Event Coordinator center on planning and managing events of varying sizes and purposes. Coordinators must understand what it takes to make sure the logistics work out, keep everything within the allocated budget and ensure that the event itself is carried out smoothly.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Supports Planning lead and volunteer coordinator with events and project planning. 

The Veteran Garden Project of St. Augustine is presently working on building leaders and teams to help support our growing project into 2021. Are you a veteran, family member, or local community member in St. Augustine looking for a way to make a difference in your community? 

If you are interest in this volunteer position, please send your resume to contact@4vgp.org

Administration Assistants:

Job Description

Key Requirements

Would you like to join our team?!

The VGP is presently working on building small teams to help support our growing project into 2021. 

Are you a veteran, family member, or local community member in St. Augustine looking for a way to make a difference in your community?

Our VGP is seeking volunteers to join our growing team!  

If you are interest please send your resume to contact@4vgp.org

Job Descriptions:

Seeking to add team leader volunteers experienced working with tools, project building, safety, designing, woodworking.

1. Seeking, sourcing, Collecting, and delivering building materials. 

2. Preparing for future garden builds and installs

help to pick up and deliver materials.

help to seek donations and materials for events and projects 

Help support the mission of the Lightner Museum by serving as a Museum Store Associate at our award-winning facility.

Museum Store Associates help visitors select merchandise, ring up sales, and assist the Museum Store manager in a variety of tasks, such as inventory pricing and placement. The Museum Store stocks a wide array of educational and gift items. This position helps support the Museum's educational programs. All Museum Store Associates will become familiar with the layout and history of the Museum and gain a general knowledge of its collections.

Volunteer Needs:

Requirements:

Training will be provided.

Background checks required.

Benefits:

About Lightner Museum
www.lightnermuseum.org


HISTORY. Lightner Museum is housed in the former Alcazar Hotel built in 1888 by Henry Morrison Flagler (1830-1913). The hotel was often called “the castle of happy returns.” The hotel was at the peak of its popularity during the 1890’s. More than 25,000 guests visited the Alcazar during those early winter seasons and countless more used the recreational facilities of the casino. For the pleasure of the guests, there was the world’s largest indoor swimming pool at the time, the grand ballroom, sulfur baths, a steam room, massage parlor, a gymnasium, a bowling alley, archery ranges, tennis courts and a bicycle academy.

Support the educational mission of the Lightner Museum by serving as a museum guide at our award-winning facility. We are seeking friendly, outgoing volunteers to engage and educate visitors.

Requirements:

Training will be provided.

Background checks required.

Benefits:

www.lightnermuseum.org


HISTORY. Lightner Museum is housed in the former Alcazar Hotel built in 1888 by Henry Morrison Flagler (1830-1913). The hotel was often called “the castle of happy returns.” The hotel was at the peak of its popularity during the 1890’s. More than 25,000 guests visited the Alcazar during those early winter seasons and countless more used the recreational facilities of the casino. For the pleasure of the guests, there was the world’s largest indoor swimming pool at the time, the grand ballroom, sulfur baths, a steam room, massage parlor, a gymnasium, a bowling alley, archery ranges, tennis courts and a bicycle academy.

Help support Learn to Read of St. Johns County by assisting staff with general office work such as answering phones, greeting students and tutors, making photocopies, and other general office assistance.  We are flexible as to days and times.  You will enjoy working with us!  LTR is a very enjoyable and self-fulfilling place to volunteer!

Requirements:

Training

About Learn To Read of St. Johns County

Our volunteer-based organization provides free literacy skills assessment and instruction to individuals 16 years of age and older people in St. Johns and Putnam Counties. In addition to one-on-one literacy tutoring, Learn to Read has recently expanded its services throughout the county to help people learn English as a second language (ESOL) through personal tutoring and group conversation courses.

Hopefull Handbags has events at least one event each month to raise awareness about the issue of domestic abuse, and small fundraising events approximately every other month. The event coordinator ensures that events runs he/she/they agree to coordinate run smoothly. This will require the event coordinator to:

Hopefull Handbags will provide training so that you have the information and tools you need prior to your fulfilling the volunteer opportunity.

Would you like to join our team?

The VGP is presently working on building small teams to help support our growing project into 2021. 

Are you a veteran, family member, or local community member in St. Augustine looking for a way to make a difference in your community?

Our VGP is seeking volunteers to join our growing team!  

If you are interest in any of the positions below or have something not listed please send your resume to contact@4vgp.org

To apply or inquire please email your resume to us at contact@4VGP.org

Has experience and education in environmental horticulture, organic gardening, and/or permaculture science.

Garden Team leader will oversee all garden projects and garden committee relevant to aspects of job responsibilities, upcoming events, programs, projects, and VGP needs. 

Do you have a passion for helping our community to end homelessness?  In partnership with the St Johns County Continuum of Care, we are committed to ending veteran homelessness by March of 2021.  In support of this initiative, Care Connect is launching a new volunteer led service called the Homeless Advocate Program.  The program will identify specific individuals who are experiencing  homelessness and the items they need now while they are still homeless such as blankets, sleeping bags, tents, bicycles, socks, and shoes and then once they are housed, the items they need to make the house feel like home such as bedding, plates, utensils, cleaning supplies and more. 

We are seeking Volunteer to gather items.  Volunteers will get a list of specific items the homeless veteran needs and can use their personal, social and professional networks to get donations for these items and return them to the agency for delivery to the individual or family.  

This position can be performed remotely by a person of any age.  Access to email and phone required.

Volunteers are needed to help us pack and deliver fruits and vegetables to approximately 425 seniors in need of healthy, fresh produce. Pie In The Sky's "Fresh Food for Seniors Program"delivers fresh produce to area seniors each week to have a direct impact in our community.

This is a perfect opportunity for individuals who have limited time availability, but desire to volunteer and enjoy working as part of a team!

Volunteers are needed for just 2 hours**(Volunteers can select the day of the week to serve and the # weeks per month that they'd like to volunteer. Volunteers can select 1 week per month, 2 weeks out of the month, or all 4 weeks per month, etc.) See current Volunteer needs listed below:

*  Note: Our driver resource pool is what determines our ability to take on more delivery recipients and to take individual seniors in need off our waiting list.

Requirements:

Training: Training and instructions will be provided.


About Pie In The Sky
https://www.pieintheskystjohns.org/

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the St. Augustine Humane Society! We want every pet to have the chance to live happy, healthy lives with their loving families. Our programs and resources are designed to fight against the most common reasons pets are relinquished to shelters. By providing these lifesaving resources to the community, we are able to help reduce the need for animals to enter shelters, helping end needless euthanasia.

What is the Pet Food Pantry Host position?

The Pet Food Pantry Host is essential to the success of our Pet Food Pantry. Because the inability to purchase pet food and other supplies due to economic hardship is one of the main reasons pets are relinquished to shelters, our Pet Food Pantry provides pet food and other necessary supplies to families who are struggling financially and would otherwise be unable to care for their pets. Pet Food Pantry Hosts put on donation drives to ensure our Pet Food Pantry is always stocked so these pets have the supplies they need.

Do I have the qualifications needed to become a Pet Food Pantry Host?

The best Pet Food Pantry Hosts are concerned for the wellbeing of animals and want to ensure that every pet stays with their loving families instead of being relinquished to an animal shelter. If you are able to work on your own, have good time management skills, and are organized, you will be an effective Pet Food Drive Host.

How much time must I commit as a Pet Food Pantry Host?

Though there are many ways to host a successful donation drive, most volunteers do so by hosting collections in their neighborhoods. The time to host a donation drive depends on the goals you set and how much time you are willing to put into the drive. We give hours for this program based on the amount of supplies collected.

What are the responsibilities of the Pet Food Pantry Host?

Our mission. The St. Augustine Humane Society promotes healthy, responsible, lifelong pet ownership by serving the medical and rehabilitative needs of companion animals in our community. Our programs are designed to strengthen human-pet relationships and reduce the need for pets to enter shelters. Our goal is to ensure all pets have access to quality veterinary care, prevent overpopulation, and prevent animal suffering.

For more information, please visit www.staughumane.org.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the St. Augustine Humane Society! We want every pet to have the chance to live happy, healthy lives with their loving families. Our programs and resources are designed to fight against the most common reasons pets are relinquished to shelters. By providing these lifesaving resources to the community, we are able to help reduce the need for animals to enter shelters, helping end needless euthanasia.

What is the Donation Drive Host position?

The Donation Drive Host is essential to the success of our Pet Food Pantry. Because the inability to purchase pet food and other supplies due to economic hardship is one of the main reasons pets are relinquished to shelters, our Pet Food Pantry provides pet food and other necessary supplies to families who are struggling financially and would otherwise be unable to care for their pets. Donation Drive Hosts put on donation drives to ensure our Pet Food Pantry is always stocked so these pets have the supplies they need.

Do I have the qualifications needed to become a Donation Drive Host?

The best Donation Drive Hosts are concerned for the wellbeing of animals and want to ensure that every pet stays with their loving families instead of being relinquished to an animal shelter. If you are able to work on your own, have good time management skills, and are organized, you will be an effective Pet Food Drive Host.

How much time must I commit as a Donation Drive Host?

Though there are many ways to host a successful donation drive, most volunteers do so by hosting collections in their neighborhoods. The time to host a donation drive depends on the goals you set and how much time you are willing to put into the drive. We give hours for this program based on the amount of supplies collected.

What are the responsibilities of the Donation Drive Host?

Our mission. The St. Augustine Humane Society promotes healthy, responsible, lifelong pet ownership by serving the medical and rehabilitative needs of companion animals in our community. Our programs are designed to strengthen human-pet relationships and reduce the need for pets to enter shelters. Our goal is to ensure all pets have access to quality veterinary care, prevent overpopulation, and prevent animal suffering.

For more information, please visit www.staughumane.org.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the St. Augustine Humane Society! We want every pet to have the chance to live happy, healthy lives with their loving families. Our programs and resources are designed to fight against the most common reasons pets are relinquished to shelters. By providing these lifesaving resources to the community, we are able to help reduce the need for animals to enter shelters, helping end needless euthanasia.

What is the Special Events Volunteer position?

The Special Events Volunteer helps create and put on successful fundraisers and special events. In order to help as many pets in our community as possible, we offer our resources and programs at reduced or free pricing. Because we do not accept funding from the government, we rely on support from our generous community for the success of our programs. Special Events Volunteers help plan and host fundraisers, humane education events, and other special projects for the Humane Society.

Do I have the qualifications needed to become a Special Events Volunteer?

The best Special Events Volunteers are concerned for the wellbeing of animals and want to ensure that every pet stays with their loving families instead of being relinquished to an animal shelter. If you are highly motivated, organized, able to work alone, have good communication and listening skills, and have experience with fundraising and event planning, you will be an effective Special Events Volunteer.

How much time must I commit as a Special Events Volunteer?

Though there are many ways to help with fundraising and event planning, most volunteers find a specific project they are passionate about and help with that program throughout the year. In this position you will largely be volunteering by yourself or attending committee meetings with other group members. How much time you devote to volunteering is up to you, though you should expect to volunteer more the closer we get to one of our events.

What are the responsibilities of the Special Events Volunteer?

Our mission. The St. Augustine Humane Society promotes healthy, responsible, lifelong pet ownership by serving the medical and rehabilitative needs of companion animals in our community. Our programs are designed to strengthen human-pet relationships and reduce the need for pets to enter shelters. Our goal is to ensure all pets have access to quality veterinary care, prevent overpopulation, and prevent animal suffering.

For more information, please visit www.staughumane.org.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the St. Augustine Humane Society! We want every pet to have the chance to live happy, healthy lives with their loving families. Our programs and resources are designed to fight against the most common reasons pets are relinquished to shelters. By providing these lifesaving resources to the community, we are able to help reduce the need for animals to enter shelters, helping end needless euthanasia.

What is the Vet Tech position?

Vet Techs are an important part of our Wellness Clinic. Because the rising cost of veterinary care is one of the main reasons pets are relinquished to shelters, our low-cost Wellness Clinic serves as a way for all pet parents to get the important medical attention their pet needs. Vet Techs are the frontline in our clinic process and provide as much medical attention to pets as they can so the Vet has more time with each client during the office exam.

Do I have the qualifications needed to become a Vet Tech?

The best Vet Techs are concerned for the wellbeing of animals and want to ensure that every pet stays with its loving family instead of being relinquished to an animal shelter. If you work effectively in a busy environment, have high situational awareness, and have extensive knowledge and experience with veterinary medicine and clinics, you will be an effective Vet Tech.

How much time must I commit as a Vet Tech?

Before volunteering, volunteers will attend a clinic orientation, then will be provided with on-the-job training with an experienced volunteer until they are able to perform the required tasks on their own. While training, volunteers should plan on being present for the whole day. Once training is complete, Vet Techs are expected to volunteer at least four days a month. Volunteers are expected to arrive 15 minutes early for staff meetings and stay until their last client is served.

What are the responsibilities of the Vet Tech?

Our mission. The St. Augustine Humane Society promotes healthy, responsible, lifelong pet ownership by serving the medical and rehabilitative needs of companion animals in our community. Our programs are designed to strengthen human-pet relationships and reduce the need for pets to enter shelters. Our goal is to ensure all pets have access to quality veterinary care, prevent overpopulation, and prevent animal suffering.

For more information, please visit www.staughumane.org.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the St. Augustine Humane Society! We want every pet to have the chance to live happy, healthy lives with their loving families. Our programs and resources are designed to fight against the most common reasons pets are relinquished to shelters. By providing these lifesaving resources to the community, we are able to help reduce the need for animals to enter shelters, helping end needless euthanasia.

What is the Vet Assistant position?

The Vet Assistant is an important part of our Wellness Clinic. Because the rising cost of veterinary care is one of the main reasons pets are relinquished to shelters, our low-cost Wellness Clinic serves as a way for all pet parents to get the important medical attention their pet needs. The Vet Assistant accompanies our Vet in the doctor’s office and assists the vet during each exam.

Do I have the qualifications needed to become a Vet Assistant?

The best Vet Assistants are concerned for the wellbeing of animals and want to ensure that every pet stays with its loving family instead of being relinquished to an animal shelter. If you work effectively in busy environment, have high situational awareness, and have extensive knowledge and experience with veterinary medicine and clinics, you will be an effective Vet Tech.

How much time must I commit as a Vet Assistant?

Before volunteering, volunteers will attend a clinic orientation, then will be provided with on-the-job training with an experienced volunteer until they are able to perform the required tasks on their own. While training, volunteers should plan on being present for the whole day. Once training is complete, Vet Assistants are expected to volunteer at least four days a month. Volunteers are expected to arrive 15 minutes early for staff meetings and stay until their last client is served.

What are the responsibilities of the Vet Assistant?

Our mission. The St. Augustine Humane Society promotes healthy, responsible, lifelong pet ownership by serving the medical and rehabilitative needs of companion animals in our community. Our programs are designed to strengthen human-pet relationships and reduce the need for pets to enter shelters. Our goal is to ensure all pets have access to quality veterinary care, prevent overpopulation, and prevent animal suffering.

For more information, please visit www.staughumane.org.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the St. Augustine Humane Society! We want every pet to have the chance to live happy, healthy lives with their loving families. Our programs and resources are designed to fight against the most common reasons pets are relinquished to shelters. By providing these lifesaving resources to the community, we are able to help reduce the need for animals to enter shelters, helping end needless euthanasia.

What is the Recovery Tech position?

The Recovery Tech position is an important part of our spay/neuter and surgery clinic. Because the rising cost of veterinary care is one of the main reasons pets are relinquished to shelters, our low-cost, high-volume spay/neuter and surgery clinic serves as a way for all pet parents to get the important medical attention their pet needs. Any pet who receives care from our Wellness Clinic must be spayed/neutered, as part of our mission to prevent overpopulation. Recovery Techs monitor pets as they come up from surgery and help ensure that no complications arise.

Do I have the qualifications needed to become a Recovery Tech?

The best Recovery Techs are concerned for the wellbeing of animals and want to ensure that every pet stays with their loving families instead of being relinquished to an animal shelter. If you work effectively in a busy environment, have high situational awareness, and are comfortable around surgical procedures, you will be an effective Recovery Tech.

How much time must I commit as a Recovery Tech?

Before volunteering, volunteers will attend a clinic orientation, then will be provided with on-the-job training with an experienced volunteer until they are able to perform the required tasks on their own. While training, volunteers should plan on being present for the whole day. Once training is complete, Recovery Techs are expected to volunteer at least four days a month. Volunteers are expected to arrive 15 minutes early for staff meetings and stay until their last client is served.

What are the Recovery Tech responsibilities?

Our mission. The St. Augustine Humane Society promotes healthy, responsible, lifelong pet ownership by serving the medical and rehabilitative needs of companion animals in our community. Our programs are designed to strengthen human-pet relationships and reduce the need for pets to enter shelters. Our goal is to ensure all pets have access to quality veterinary care, prevent overpopulation, and prevent animal suffering.

For more information, please visit www.staughumane.org.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the St. Augustine Humane Society! We want every pet to have the chance to live happy, healthy lives with their loving families. Our programs and resources are designed to fight against the most common reasons pets are relinquished to shelters. By providing these lifesaving resources to the community, we are able to help reduce the need for animals to enter shelters, helping end needless euthanasia.

What is the Pharmacy Tech position?

The Pharmacy Tech is an important part of our Wellness Clinic. Because the rising cost of veterinary care is one of the main reasons pets are relinquished to shelters, our low-cost Wellness Clinic serves as a way for all pet parents to get the important medical attention their pet needs. Pharmacy Techs are responsible for correctly identifying, packaging, and labeling medications, and providing detailed instructions to Advocates, who will relay that information to the clients.

Do I have the qualifications needed to become a Pharmacy Tech?

The best Pharmacy Techs are concerned for the wellbeing of animals and want to ensure that every pet stays with their loving families instead of being relinquished to an animal shelter. If you work effectively in a busy environment, have high situational awareness, and have extensive knowledge and experience with veterinary medicine and clinics, you will be an effective Pharmacy Tech.

How much time must I commit as a Pharmacy Tech?

Before volunteering, volunteers will attend a clinic orientation, then will be provided with on-the-job training with an experienced volunteer until they are able to perform the required tasks on their own. While training, volunteers should plan on being present for the whole day. Once training is complete, Pharmacy Techs are expected to volunteer at least four days a month. Volunteers may work morning or afternoon shifts as they are available. Volunteers are expected to arrive 15 minutes early for staff meetings and stay until their last client is served.

What are the responsibilities of the Pharmacy Tech?

Our mission. The St. Augustine Humane Society promotes healthy, responsible, lifelong pet ownership by serving the medical and rehabilitative needs of companion animals in our community. Our programs are designed to strengthen human-pet relationships and reduce the need for pets to enter shelters. Our goal is to ensure all pets have access to quality veterinary care, prevent overpopulation, and prevent animal suffering.

For more information, please visit www.staughumane.org.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the St. Augustine Humane Society! We want every pet to have the chance to live happy, healthy lives with their loving families. Our programs and resources are designed to fight against the most common reasons pets are relinquished to shelters. By providing these lifesaving resources to the community, we are able to help reduce the need for animals to enter shelters, helping end needless euthanasia.

What is the Lab Tech position?

The Lab Tech is an important part of our Wellness Clinic. Because the rising cost of veterinary care is one of the main reasons pets are relinquished to shelters, our low-cost Wellness Clinic serves as a way for all pet parents to get the important medical attention their pet needs. Lab Techs assist the veterinary staff by running a variety of tests and maintaining the lab and lab equipment.

Do I have the qualifications needed to become a Lab Tech?

The best Lab Techs are concerned for the wellbeing of animals and want to ensure that every pet stays with their loving families instead of being relinquished to an animal shelter. If you work effectively in a busy environment, have high situational awareness, and have knowledge and experience with veterinary medicine and clinics, you will be an effective Lab Tech.

How much time must I commit as a Lab Tech?

Before volunteering, volunteers will attend a clinic orientation, then will be provided with on-the-job training with an experienced volunteer until they are able to perform the required tasks on their own. While training, volunteers should plan on being present for the whole day. Once training is complete, Lab Techs are expected to volunteer at least four days a month. Volunteers may work morning or afternoon shifts as they are available. Volunteers are expected to arrive 15 minutes early for staff meetings and stay until their last client is served.

What are the responsibilities of the Lab Tech?

Our mission. The St. Augustine Humane Society promotes healthy, responsible, lifelong pet ownership by serving the medical and rehabilitative needs of companion animals in our community. Our programs are designed to strengthen human-pet relationships and reduce the need for pets to enter shelters. Our goal is to ensure all pets have access to quality veterinary care, prevent overpopulation, and prevent animal suffering.

For more information, please visit www.staughumane.org.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the St. Augustine Humane Society! We want every pet to have the chance to live happy, healthy lives with their loving families. Our programs and resources are designed to fight against the most common reasons pets are relinquished to shelters. By providing these lifesaving resources to the community, we are able to help reduce the need for animals to enter shelters, helping end needless euthanasia.

What is the Instrument Tech position?

Instrument Techs are an important part of our spay/neuter and surgery clinic. Because the rising cost of veterinary care is one of the main reasons pets are relinquished to shelters, our low-cost, high-volume spay/neuter and surgery clinic serves as a way for all pet parents to get the important medical attention their pet needs. Any pet who receives care from our Wellness Clinic must be spayed/neutered as part of our mission to prevent overpopulation. Instrument Techs ensure that all surgical equipment is properly maintained, sterilized, and packed ahead of surgeries each week.

Do I have the qualifications needed to become an Instrument Tech?

The best Instrument Techs are concerned for the wellbeing of animals and want to ensure that every pet stays with their loving families instead of being relinquished to an animal shelter. If you work effectively in a busy environment, have high situational awareness, and have a working knowledge of surgical equipment and sterilization methods, you will be an effective Instrument Tech.

How much time must I commit as an Instrument Tech?

Before volunteering, volunteers will attend a clinic orientation, then will be provided with on-the-job training with an experienced volunteer until they are able to perform the required tasks on their own. While training, volunteers should plan on being present for the whole day. Once training is complete, Instrument Techs are expected to volunteer at least four days a month. Volunteers may work morning or afternoon shifts as they are available. Volunteers are expected to arrive 15 minutes early for staff meetings and stay until their tasks are completed.

What are the Instrument Tech responsibilities?

Our mission. The St. Augustine Humane Society promotes healthy, responsible, lifelong pet ownership by serving the medical and rehabilitative needs of companion animals in our community. Our programs are designed to strengthen human-pet relationships and reduce the need for pets to enter shelters. Our goal is to ensure all pets have access to quality veterinary care, prevent overpopulation, and prevent animal suffering.

For more information, please visit www.staughumane.org.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the St. Augustine Humane Society! We want every pet to have the chance to live happy, healthy lives with their loving families. Our programs and resources are designed to fight against the most common reasons pets are relinquished to shelters. By providing these lifesaving resources to the community, we are able to help reduce the need for animals to enter shelters, helping end needless euthanasia.

What is the Animal Handler position?

The Animal Handler is an important part of our Wellness Clinic. Because the rising cost of veterinary care is one of the main reasons pets are relinquished to shelters, our low-cost Wellness Clinic serves as a way for all pet parents to get the important medical attention their pet needs. Animal handlers assist pets from waiting areas to medical rooms, and securely and safely hold the pets while they are receiving veterinary care.

Do I have the qualifications needed to become an Animal Handler?

The best Animal Handlers are concerned for the wellbeing of animals and want to ensure that every pet stays with their loving families instead of being relinquished to an animal shelter. If you work effectively in a busy environment, have high situational awareness, and have experience working directly with animals in a veterinary clinic or animal shelter, you will be an effective Animal Handler.

How much time must I commit as an Animal Handler?

Before volunteering, volunteers will attend a clinic orientation, then will be provided with on-the-job training with an experienced volunteer until they are able to perform the required tasks on their own. While training, volunteers should plan on being present for the whole day. Once training is complete, Animal Handlers are expected to volunteer at least four days a month. Volunteers may work morning or afternoon shifts as they are available. Volunteers are expected to arrive 15 minutes early for staff meetings and stay until their last client is served.

What are the responsibilities of the Animal Handler?

Our mission. The St. Augustine Humane Society promotes healthy, responsible, lifelong pet ownership by serving the medical and rehabilitative needs of companion animals in our community. Our programs are designed to strengthen human-pet relationships and reduce the need for pets to enter shelters. Our goal is to ensure all pets have access to quality veterinary care, prevent overpopulation, and prevent animal suffering.

For more information, please visit www.staughumane.org.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the St. Augustine Humane Society! We want every pet to have the chance to live happy, healthy lives with their loving families. Our programs and resources are designed to fight against the most common reasons pets are relinquished to shelters. By providing these lifesaving resources to the community, we are able to help reduce the need for animals to enter shelters, helping end needless euthanasia.

What is the Advocate position?

Advocates are the volunteer foundation of our Wellness Clinic. Because the rising cost of veterinary care is one of the main reasons pets are relinquished to shelters, our low-cost Wellness Clinic serves as a way for all pet parents to get the important medical attention their pet needs. These volunteers advocate on the behalf of the pets that come into our clinic, ensuring that every pet receives all of the medical attention it needs.

Do I have the qualifications needed to become an Advocate?

The best Advocates are concerned for the wellbeing of animals and want to ensure that every pet stays with their loving families instead of being relinquished to an animal shelter. If you work effectively in a busy environment, have high situational awareness, and are able to communicate with people of various backgrounds, you will be an effective Advocate.

How much time must I commit as an Advocate?

Before volunteering, volunteers will attend a clinic orientation, then will be provided with on-the-job training with an experienced volunteer until they are able to perform the required tasks on their own. While training, volunteers should plan on being present for the whole day. Once training is complete, Advocates are expected to volunteer at least four days a month. Volunteers may work morning or afternoon shifts as they are available. Volunteers are expected to arrive 15 minutes early for staff meetings and stay until their last client is served.

What are the Advocate responsibilities?

Our mission. The St. Augustine Humane Society promotes healthy, responsible, lifelong pet ownership by serving the medical and rehabilitative needs of companion animals in our community. Our programs are designed to strengthen human-pet relationships and reduce the need for pets to enter shelters. Our goal is to ensure all pets have access to quality veterinary care, prevent overpopulation, and prevent animal suffering.

For more information, please visit www.staughumane.org.

The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum would love to have you as a volunteer! As a not-for-profit organization, we rely on volunteers to help keep us standing tall and shining bright! We especially need weekend volunteers to serve as docents and site interpreters. 

If you like to interact with visitors from around the world, help maintain a historic treasure, and be involved in your community, we have a place for you here!

We offer volunteer opportunities in the following categories:

Adult Volunteers: Must be at least 18 years old and have completed an application.

Family Volunteers: Children 6 - 13 are welcome to volunteer as members of a family group, with a responsible adult who participates as a volunteer. Separate applications should be submitted for each individual, including the children.

Junior Volunteers: Junior Volunteer applicants must be between the ages of 14 and 17. Applicants must

If you are interested in learning more about these volunteer opportunities, fill out the Volunteer Application and submit.

Corporate or Civic Volunteers: If you are interested in having your business or civic group participate in a group volunteer project at the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum, please contact Miranda Bailey, Volunteer and Event Manager at mbailey@staugustinelighthouse.org or 904.829.0745 x213.  

Internship Opportunities: We offer unpaid internships to individuals who are interested in careers in education, museums, public history, non-profit administration, archaeology, or public relations. Internships at the SAL&M are challenging, educational experiences designed for undergraduate and graduate students. Our internship program allows interns to gain a general knowledge and a broad understanding of how a particular department functions. We offer internships in fall, spring, and summer. Please, submit the volunteer application on our website or you may use the direct link. https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=2060117109

Benefits: 

Depending on amount of volunteer hours each year, benefits of volunteering with the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum include:

Training: All training will be provided.

About the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc.

www.staugustinelighthouse.com

The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc. is a private, non-profit museum dedicated to its mission “to discover, preserve, present and keep alive the stories of the Nation's Oldest Port as symbolized by our working St. Augustine Lighthouse.

Our Board of Directors and Staff do this in many ways by:

Betty Griffin Center is looking for volunteers to assist with our Thrift Shoppe at Julington Square. Spend time volunteering with our retail staff and wonderful shoppers. Flexible schedule. Pick a schedule that is convenient for you between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Discounts available for volunteers!

Duties may include:

Betty Griffin Center is looking for volunteers to assist with our Thrift Shoppe on Anastasia Island. Spend time volunteering with our retail staff and wonderful shoppers. Flexible schedule. Pick a schedule that is convenient for you between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Discounts for volunteers!

Duties may include:

Training: No retail experience necessary. Training is provided.

Age requirement: 16 and older with adult supervision 18 no supervision

About the Betty Griffin Center

As a private, nonprofit agency 501 (c) 3, the Safety Shelter of St. Johns County, Inc., dba: Betty Griffin Center, provides emergency shelter to abused women and their minor children and temporary shelter for rape victims in danger after the crime. Other support services available to shelter residents and nonresidents include a 24-hour crisis hotline, individual and group counseling, case management, civil legal representation, and court advocacy. Betty Griffin Center provides all services to men who are abused with separate accommodations.

Learn More: www.BettyGriffinCenter.org

Help support Learn to Read of St. Johns County by assisting as an Adult Literacy or English for Speakers of Other Languages(ESOL) Tutor. We are recruiting tutors for our Adult Literacy program which teaches reading, writing, math, GED prep, TABE prep, language arts to adults learners. Learn to Read is also seeking tutors for our English for Speakers of Other Languages(ESOL) programs. We offer conversational English classes and Citizenship Exam prep, and potentially other literacy needs.

Our tutors help to change lives by providing positive instruction and encouragement to adult learners who aspire to a better life.

All of the services which Learn to Read offers are provided free of charge for the adult learners. We offer individual, one-on-one tutoring sessions. Training and materials will be provided to the instructor and student at no charge.

Requirements:

Training

About Learn To Read of St. Johns County

Learn to Read of St. Johns County, Inc. is a 501-(c) (3) non-profit organization partially funded by Christ Episcopal Church in Ponte Vedra Beach and Serenata, United Way of St. Johns County, individuals, businesses, civic organizations and special events.

Our volunteer-based organization provides free literacy skills assessment and instruction in St. Johns and Putnam Counties to individuals 16 years of age and older. In addition to one-on-one literacy tutoring, Learn to Read has recently expanded its services throughout the counties to help people learn English as a second language (ESOL) through personal tutoring and group conversation courses.

Learn to Read believes literacy skills are vital for people to find work and to participate in their community. We tutor our students to pass the GED, the Adult Basic Education Test (TABE), and to achieve advancement in the workplace. Learn to Read depends on your support to purchase the books and other necessary teaching materials, as well as maintain the facility in which we operate. Your support is paramount to helping decrease barriers to employment and higher education that prevent our students from moving forward.

www.learntoreadofstjohns.org

Hopefull Handbags

Sign up for once per year!!!

Volunteer opportunity includes:

Requirements:

Scissors, combs, water bottle, clippers, etc…

 About Hopefull Handbags, Inc. . Hopefull Haircuts

What does Hopefull Handbags do?

Hopefull Handbags takes donations of once loved handbags and necessities and donates them to women getting back on their feet again due to domestic violence abuse, homelessness, and other detrimental situations.

We also give time and talent giving haircuts to the homeless once a month.  It makes them feel like they have a fresh start. Again, giving hope.

Raising awareness about Domestic Violence, there is Help, Support and Hope.

“Never underestimate the power of Hope” ❤️Cathlene

President and Founder

Art Exhibition Installer

The ideal candidate for this volunteer position will enjoy working alongside others to hang and install artwork for each monthly exhibition. While only gathering once a month (usually on a Thursday) -- we would never be able to do what we do without them! This is the team that helps put the work along the gallery walls!

To get involved in the Installation team with the St. Augustine Art Association, you can do one of the following:

- Call 904-824-2310 and ask to speak to our volunteer coordinator, Bailey Poole.

- Respond to this opportunity & check your email afterwards -- you will be sent further information about how to get involved.

Art Exhibition Receiver

The ideal candidate for this volunteer position will enjoy working alongside others to help with the processing and intake of artwork submissions for each monthly exhibition. This includes duties along the lines of helping artists get their artwork properly labelled, payments processed, etc. While only gathering once a month (usually on Tuesdays or Wednesdays) -- we would never be able to do what we do without them! This is the team that receives the artwork for each monthly exhibition!

To get involved in the Receiving Team with the St. Augustine Art Association, you can do one of the following:

- Call 904-824-2310 and ask to speak to our volunteer coordinator, Bailey Poole.

- Respond to this opportunity & check your email afterwards -- you will be sent further information about how to get involved.

Social Media Marketing

 About Hopefull Handbags, Inc. 

What does Hopefull Handbags do?

Hopefull Handbags takes donations of once loved handbags and necessities and donates them to women getting back on their feet again due to domestic violence abuse, homelessness, and other detrimental situations.

Raising awareness about Domestic Violence, there is Help, Support and Hope.

Thank you in advance.  We look forward to connecting.

“Never underestimate the power of Hope” ❤️Cathlene

Founder and President

Looking for a creative person to create displays using their creativity to enhance the in-store displays at both  Alpha-Omega Miracle Home Thrift stores in Jacksonville and St. Augustine.

Share your lunch hour with a child.

Become a C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N. mentor through this special program designed for people with limited time but who want to have a significant impact. (Character, Honesty, Achievement, Mentor-Mentee, Positive, Image, Original, Never-Give-Up!)

Volunteer Details:

Technical Requirements:

Training: Training to be provided.

Have an IMPACT in our local community. Community Partnership....

We would love to have you join us as a volunteer. Come celebrate with us!

About The Webster School: A Community Partnership School

The Webster School, A Community Partnership School is one of CHS’ most recent additions. The model brings together high-quality academics, health care, counseling, support, mentoring and more—all where students and their families are comfortable: in their own school.

Core partnerships include St. Johns County School District, Children’s Home Society of Florida, Flagler Hospital and St. Johns River State College.

Our goals:

Questions? More information? Please contact Alexius Ferguson at Alexius.Ferguson@chsfl.org.

Would you like to donate your time and talent as a skilled medical practitioner?

Join the Wildflower Clinic’s volunteer medical corps and help us to change lives right here in our community.
This rewarding service opportunity enables us to provide medical support to clinic patients.

Volunteer Medical Corps activities:

Requirements:

Training: Training will be provided. Wildflowers staff will meet with volunteers to explain procedures and requirements

Background check: Yes.

About Us
Wildflower Healthcare provides free, high quality dental and medical care to low-income, uninsured adult residents in St. Johns County. Volunteer health professionals provide high quality, compassionate care and health education through clinics and community outreach programs. Wildflower Healthcare plays a critical role in the county as a dental and medical home for our neighbors in need.

OUR MISSION is to ensure access to quality, compassionate healthcare that improves the lives of people we serve in our community. https://wildflowerhealthcare.org

Medical Scribes are individuals trained in medical documentation who assist a physician throughout their shift. The primary goal of a Medical Scribe is to increase the efficiency and the productivity of the physician they are working for. The Medical Scribe allows the doctor to focus on what is most important, the patient.

A summary of a Medical Scribes duties include performing all clerical and information technology functions for a physician in a clinic setting. This includes primary responsibility of the operation of the electronic health records and electronic dictation system. You also must be able anticipate physician needs to facilitate the flow of clinic. Medical Scribes must be discreet, tactful, and modest in performance of duties so as not to distract medical staff from patient care.  Good judgment, organizational ability, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to be self-motivated are especially important when working as a Medical Scribe.  You must be adaptable and versatile since you will be responsible for many tasks. Good attendance is also an important element of this job since you will be hard to replace.

Some of the more detailed job duties and responsibilities of a Medical Scribe are:

1. Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician, including but not limited to:

2. Medical Scribes also spot mistakes or inconsistencies in medical documentation and check to correct the information in order to reduce errors.  All addenda must be signed off by a physician. Medical Scribes ensure that all clinical data, lab or other test results, the interpretation of the results by the physician are recorded accurately in the medical record.  Alert physician when chart is incomplete. Medical Scribes must comply with specific standards that apply to the style of medical records and to the legal and ethical requirements for preparing medical documents and for keeping patient information confidential.

3. Medical Scribes collect, organize and catalog data for physician quality reporting system and other quality improvement efforts and format for submission. You will assist in developing and maintaining systems to track patient follow up and compliance.

5. Attend training on diverse subjects such as information technology, legal, HIPAA and regulatory compliance, billing and coding. Quickly assimilate new knowledge into processes and procedures. Medical Scribes proofread and edit all the physician’s medical documents for accuracy, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Language Skills – The ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Medical Scribes must be proficient in typing and good at spelling, punctuation, grammar, and oral communication. Must be able to listen to complex medical information and summarize in a clear, complete, and concise fashion. Excellent English composition skills required to generate professional, polished writing at a high rate of production. Handwriting must be clear and legible.

2. Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments to the extent required to understand and accurately transcribe dictated reports. Translate medical abbreviations into their expanded forms.

3.  Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to apply logic and draw conclusions based on knowledge. Have the ability to refer to reference materials to solve problems.

   4. Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to learn and use all functions of electronic     medical record software and transcription software. Must accurately enter data into a database, search for information, send and   receive email and attachments. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word in order to prepare correspondence, medical reports, and  other  documents. Must use Microsoft Excel to prepare flowcharts and organize data. Must use the internet to access schedules,  research information, etc.

5. Other Skills and Abilities – Must be able to type words and numbers quickly and accurately; must comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when accessing or communicating patient information.

As you can see, Medical Scribes are an invaluable asset to physicians in busy clinics. With more time to focus on interacting with their patients, doctors see more patients while the Medical Scribe is documenting the patients visit and care plan – alleviating that burden from the doctor. 

 Job responsibilities include answering phones, data entry, making copies, conducting preliminary resident interviews, etc. 

First Coast Blessings in a Backpack is looking for special individuals who care about children to volunteer as program coordinators.

If you want to help children who are at risk of going hungry on the weekends, Blessings in a Backpack Program Coordinators help coordinate weekly packing of food bags for local children to take home on Fridays.


About Blessings in A Backpack

Blessings in a Backpack is a non-profit organization that feeds school children in the United States who currently are fed during the week on the federally funded Free and Reduced Meal Program and are at risk of going hungry on the weekends.

Its mission is to mobilize communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for elementary school children across America who might otherwise go hungry. The program works with elementary school-aged children whose families cannot afford enough food. Better test scores, improved reading skills, positive behavior, improved health and increased attendance have all been attributed to the success of this program.

Blessings in a Backpack addresses the issue of childhood hunger in St. Johns County. 

Many children face a weekend without nutritious meals. As a result, they do not have the energy to participate in simple childhood activities and are focused many on their hunger pains.

Thanks to volunteers, our organization packs nutritious, easily-accessible, child-friendly bags or boxes of small meals and snacks which is given to them as they leave school on Friday.

The children who have these foods have the energy to participate in developmental activities and return to school on Monday ready to learn. Join us as we reach out to be a positive influence on the children in our county.