Looking to make a difference in your community? Volunteering is a powerful way to give back, connect with others, and support local causes that matter to you. We’ve gathered a list of organizations and opportunities where your time and skills can have a real impact — whether you’re interested in education, the environment, health, food access, or neighborhood initiatives.
Browse the links below to explore current volunteer openings and find the right fit for you. No matter your background or availability, there’s a way for everyone to get involved.
Start making a difference today. Your community needs you.
Hardee County
- Hardee Help Center – The Hardee Help Center began back in 1987 as a collaborative outreach effort of the local churches in Hardee County. This collaborative effort allows the local churches to pool their effort in helping those in need. There are many ways to serve at The Hardee Help Center. Whether you’re an individual, a business, a family, a church or youth group, we have ways that you can help make a difference.
Learn more: hardeehelpcenter.org/volunteer - Hardee County Government – Hardee County provides various volunteer opportunities to adult and minor volunteers in the community to build skills and provide valuable insight into our agency departments.
Learn more: hardeecountyfl.gov/departments-services/administration/human-resources/volunteer-opportunities/
Highlands County
- Mason G. Smoak Foundation – The Mason G. Smoak Foundation partners with the community to impact lives. To view a comprehensive list of Highlands County organizations where you can make a difference and sign up to receive notifications about volunteer opportunities, visit their website, masongsmoakfoundation.org.
Learn more: masongsmoakfoundation.org/volunteer-opportunities
Polk County
- Polk County Government Volunteer Services – Volunteer Services offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities with flexible availability. No matter the amount of time you wish to donate, your services are always welcomed here.
Learn more: polk-county.net/about/volunteer
Tri-County
- ReadingPals – ReadingPals is a statewide early literacy initiative that provides volunteer mentors for students from Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) to 3rd grade who may need extra help, utilizing one-on-one or small group settings.
Learn more: uwcf.org/readingpals - VolunteerMatch – VolunteerMatch is the largest network in the nonprofit world, with the most volunteers, nonprofits and opportunities to make a difference.
Learn more: volunteermatch.org - Volunteer Florida – Volunteer Connect harnesses the horsepower of Floridians to help others. From mentoring youth aging out of foster care to volunteering at a local nonprofit, there is an opportunity available for people to donate their time and help their community.
Learn more: volunteerflorida.org