TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida, the organization responsible for managing AmeriCorps programs in the State of Florida, is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 AmeriCorps formula funding request for proposals (RFP). Organizations interested in applying …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida officially launched the 2023 Black History Month student art and essay contests with the theme of “Celebrating the Achievements of African American Floridians.” These …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida reflects on another successful year strengthening Florida’s communities through national service and fostering volunteerism. “Under the leadership of the Governor and First Lady DeSantis, our Commission and Foundation …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis honored this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month student and educator contest winners in a ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion. This year, students wrote essays and created art centered …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida announced the official launch of the Native Heritage Month student contests in partnership with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. This year’s contests are focused on the …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –Volunteering is an effective, enduring mainspring of American civil society. Volunteers strengthen and broaden the work of organizations in the public and independent sectors and consistently, informally support and care for those around …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the activation of the Florida Disaster Fund to support Florida’s communities impacted by Hurricane Ian. The Florida Disaster Fund is the State of Florida’s official private fund established to …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida, the entity responsible for managing AmeriCorps programs in the State of Florida, is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 AmeriCorps funding request for proposals (RFP). Organizations interested in applying should respond …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida announced the availability of $140,000 in grant funding to support local governments, districts, and colleges/universities in developing a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and/or Citizen Corps Program in …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida announced the availability of up to $520,000 in grant funding to assist Florida’s nonprofit organizations in the recruitment and retention of skills-based volunteers through the national Volunteer Generation …
For Immediate Release: June 8, 2022 Contact: Governor’s Press Office, (850) 717-9282, Media@eog.myflorida.com Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida CEO Corey Simon applauded Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing of the Freedom First Budget for Fiscal …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This week, Florida middle and high school student leaders gathered together in Orlando April 19-21 to participate in Volunteer Florida Foundation’s Healthy Minds Teen Summit, a youth-centered event to discuss mental resiliency and the …
For Immediate Release: March 17, 2022 Contact: Governor’s Press Office, (850) 717-9282, Media@eog.myflorida.com Tallahassee, Fla. – Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the winners of the Black History Month student essay and art contests as well …
Volunteer Florida Partners, Governor Ron DeSantis has proclaimed AmeriCorps Week in Florida, March 13-19, 2022! Together, we’re encouraging nonprofit organizations throughout the state to increase their community impact by harnessing the power of …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida is pleased to announce the Seventh Annual “Suits for Session” service project will be held on Wednesday, February 23, on the 2nd Floor of the Rotunda of the Florida Capitol. Suits for Session engages Florida …
For Immediate Release: January 31, 2022 Contact: Governor’s Press Office, (850) 717-9282, Media@eog.myflorida.com Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis joined the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and Volunteer Florida to …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida, the agency responsible for administering AmeriCorps programs in the State of Florida, is pleased to announce the 2022-2023 AmeriCorps formula funding request for proposals (RFP). Organizations interested in applying …
For Immediate Release: January 21, 2022 Contact: Governor’s Press Office, (850) 717-9282, Media@eog.myflorida.com ~ Student essay contest winners will receive a 4-Year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation ~ …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida is pleased to announce its partnership with Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, to offer Florida’s nonprofit organizations access to the Service Enterprise …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida reflects on another successful year strengthening Florida’s communities through national service as well as fostering volunteerism. “We would like to send our thanks to the Governor, First Lady, our Commission …
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