BEAM is a community based organization serving low income residents in Jacksonville’s beaches communities and relying heavily on community support to assist our neighbors in time of need. We envision a future in which no beaches resident goes hungry or is haunted by the fear of eviction.
BEAM helps make a difference in the lives of those in need in our community. We would not be able to provide these families with hope and help if it was not for our amazing volunteers. We rely on more than 200 outstanding volunteers who commit to volunteering every week in support of our daily operations. These weekly volunteers support our food pantries, food bank, thrift stores, senior program, front desk, and financial assistance areas.
Additionally, BEAM is fortunate to have hundreds more volunteers who help with special projects such as outreach events, fundraisers, food drives, and more.
Volunteer with BEAM and connect with others who are working to make a difference in our local community!
Every day we serve women without hope who feel they are out of options. Desperate for a quick fix for their perceived crisis, they turn to us for answers and support. The compassionate services we provide help open their eyes to the truth about the value of life – inside their womb and out – and many are empowered to choose life as a result.
At First Coast Women’s Services, our first line of defense is always prayer. You can join alongside us in regularly praying for our clients by joining our Prayer Text Team. You can also participate in our annual Sanctity of Human Life times of prayer around the city.
There are a number of ways to get involved with First Coast Women’s Services, and we have volunteer opportunities to match any schedule and skillset. Whether it’s mentoring clients, helping us stay organized, or assisting with events, you are needed!
Use your group’s influence to make First Coast Women’s Services known in the greater Jacksonville area! Whether it’s scheduling a volunteer work day at one of our centers, praying alongside us, or participating in baby bottles, your involvement keeps the ministry strong.
Food Share is run by volunteers. At a Saturday Food Share, there are many jobs to do. Some of the jobs are packing and distributing food, directing traffic and meeting and praying with recipients.
Since 2009, Foster Closet has devoted its energy to passionately advocating for Northeast Florida's foster children. Find out how you can contribute to the future of someone in need through monetary now and in the future, in-kind items(gently-used or new) and donations of time.
Helping Northeast Florida's foster care community. Foster Closet is a vocal advocate for the children displaced. Our resources are helping children in need.
We believe that everyone deserves a decent place to live, and everyone can do something today to make that possible for another family.
Our Community Partner program provides business groups with unique team-building experiences that boost employee morale and connect you to the community. Let us help you make your values visible.
Faith-based groups are important partners in our mission and have been from our founding. Building together allows entire congregations to use their varied gifts to put God’s love into action.
Her Song
Currently served by Crissey, Kicklighter, and LaGrange
courtney@hersong.org
904-513-0203
Her Song was created to help women who are survivors of human trafficking with residential support, programs, and spiritual growth opportunities. Our program employs an evidence-based theory of change to help women move from a survival-based existence to purposeful, self-sufficient living.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Companion
Companion volunteers meet and connect with Clients for two hours before lunch or dinner, providing a listening ear for individuals needing encouragement and support. Companions complete a Mission House volunteer application, orientation tour, and an hour-long Companion training. You must be 18 years of age or older.
Kulik’s Closet:
Kulik’s Closet volunteers distribute clean clothing, towels and new toiletries to our Crisis Care clients.
Cooking & Serving:
Mission House serves lunch and dinner 7 days a week. We welcome individuals, groups or anyone who would like to cook and serve in our kitchen. You must be 18 years of age or older, and/or be part of an organized youth group.
Donation and Pantry Organizing
Help us organize our food and clothing donations.
Our mission is to provide Christ-centered services to vulnerable children and struggling families. Whether it’s providing clean diapers to a newborn baby, food for a hungry child, safety for an abused child, or foster or adoptive homes to children in crisis, we work to share with children who have been abandoned, neglected or abused the healing love of Jesus.
One More Child
Currently served by the Coxs and the Marshalls
jarrod@redemptionjax.church
904-781-7574
The Redemption Church Food Pantry is open the last Saturday of each month from 9-11am. They also serve a free pancake breakfast to guests.
Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville! Volunteers are the backbone of our organization, and we are so excited that you’re interested in becoming a member of our volunteer team!
Kidzone is a unique space where children age five and older have opportunities to Explore, Learn and Play. Volunteers who enjoy working with children in a fun, and interactive learning space are invited to join our extraordinary group of Kidzone volunteers.
Gather your group today, plan a meal then come to our House to prepare and serve your meal to our families. This volunteer activity is popular among corporate groups, clubs and organizations. Meal Makers can be a group of up to 8 individuals, ages 13 and older. Teens must be accompanied by an adult. When preparing a weeknight dinner, groups should plan a meal for 75 people. On weekends, groups should plan a meal for approximately 50 people.
Volunteer work groups help with a variety of projects around the House, from cleaning baseboards and shutters to weeding the courtyard.
Sober Living America
Currently served by the Tittles and the Williams
snovenario@rmhcjax.org
904-807-4669
For the past 50 years, individuals with no money or no insurance have been denied help in America. In 1994, our Founder, Jim deVarennes, had seen enough. After getting clean and sober, and seeing what recovery was like firsthand, he left his successful insurance career to start Peachford House. It was the first of its kind and provided residential recovery to people suffering from addiction, regardless of their ability to pay. The first location was a 5-bed facility in Atlanta, which quickly grew to 60 beds becoming one of the largest facilities in Georgia. Peachford's leadership team quickly realized that many recovering addicts faced major obstacles in obtaining employment. They added a jobs program, including Career Advocates, to assist in job readiness and placement, as well as transportation services and a life skills program.
The agency’s comprehensive services include street outreach, daily meals, emergency housing, case management support, veteran services, job placement assistance, as well as permanent supportive housing, scattered-site housing and a therapeutic early learning center.
Help your neighbors and have fun doing it! Preparing and serving a meal is our most popular volunteer activity and we love to welcome new groups!
Tutoring, helping with a job search and resume writing, volunteering at an event, educational internships and faith-based activities are just some of the opportunities we have for you to help your homeless neighbors.
You can help your neighbors in need by donating new or gently used items.
Expert teams of pediatric specialists are here for your family, providing care for everything from common childhood injuries and illnesses to complex medical conditions and trauma.
Our volunteers donate time to a variety of programs and departments at the hospital, and work in a variety of roles ranging from patient and family support to clerical work.
We’re looking for people who are willing to help with whatever is needed. Placement of volunteers is based on our needs and on abilities and availability of volunteer. Our need for volunteers fluctuates seasonally so we are not always able to accept applications.
