Volunteer for Orlando Cares

Want to give back to the City Beautiful?

Apply for unique and rewarding volunteer opportunities in your community. What does volunteering in our youth programs look like? Here are some examples:

Mentor a student: Invest your experiences and knowledge in our city's youth.
Youth football coach: Grab the whistle and guide a group of kids on and off the field.
Support a community center event: Help our centers during holidays, senior nights and tournaments.
STEM instructor: Guide our youth in STEM programs such as Hour of Code or the Robotics team.

Online

Step 1.Browse online volunteer opportunities

You can sort and filter opportunities depending on your interests. Select the opportunity for a detailed description.

Browse opportunities

Step 2.Apply for the opportunity you're interested in

Applications are only accepted when submitted through the online volunteer portal. When you find a volunteer opportunity you want to apply for, click the title and then the blue Sign Up button.

Step 3.Create your Orlando Cares Volunteer account

The first time you apply for an opportunity, you will be guided through the process of registering for an Orlando Cares Volunteer Account. This will take 5 to 10 minutes. An email address is required.

Please have the following handy:

Photo of you (optional)
Resume (optional)
Certifications/Licenses (optional)

Personal information is securely saved in your account.

Step 4.You will be placed or referred to an opportunity

Depending on the opportunity you signed up for, you will either be placed or referred.

If you are placed, you are officially accepted as a volunteer. If you are referred, the volunteer supervisor will review your application and email you within three business days with next steps. If a background check is required, we'll send you instructions.