Volunteer
Lend a Hand, Change a Life
More than 48,000 volunteers contributed over 131,000 hours last year to help fight hunger across Central Florida. Whether you’re sorting donations, packing boxes, or volunteering with a group, every shift helps provide meals to families, kids, and seniors facing hunger.
Before signing up, please take a moment to read the “Before You Volunteer” section below. It includes important information to help you prepare for your shift.
Volunteering
Before You Volunteer
Volunteer Requirements
- All volunteers must register individually so hours can be tracked accurately.
- Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Ages 10–15 must be accompanied by a chaperone (18+).
- Volunteers age 16+ may participate independently.
- Special “Family Night” and “Family Day” shifts are available for kids aged 5–9 with an adult (check with staff for availability).
What to Wear
- Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes are required.
- Please wear modest-length shorts and avoid crop tops, spaghetti straps, or see-through shirts.
Community Service Policy
- Second Harvest does not accept court-mandated community service related to probation, pre-trial diversion, or legal programs. Hours will not be verified for court-related service.
Volunteer Opportunities
Individual Volunteers
- Browse the calendar to find an available shift that fits your schedule.
View calendar.
Group Volunteers
- A group consists of 5 or more volunteers.
- Step 1: Find an open shift with the number of slots that you need on the volunteer calendar. Link to volunteerhub
- Step 2: Once you find an opportunity, email us at volunteers@feedhopenow.org. Please provide the following information:
- Group name
- Number of volunteers
- Preferred shift (date and time). For example: Donation Sorting 1/1/14 8:30am shift
- Cell phone number
- Ages of your youth volunteers if you are scheduling a youth group.
School/kid groups: We require there to be one (1) chaperone (age 18 or older) for every 5 kids in a group.
- Step 3: Wait for your response email to confirm your group reservation.
Brevard and Volusia County Volunteers
Volunteer opportunities in Volusia and Brevard are scheduled separately.
- Brevard County – Sign Up Here or call 321-733-1600
- Volusia County – Call 386-257-4499
Become a Volunteer Captain
Volunteer Captains help lead projects, train new volunteers, and support warehouse operations. Captains commit to at least one shift per week and a minimum of six months.
Requirements:
- At least 18 years old with 100+ volunteer hours
- Experience in all volunteer areas (sorting, production, etc.)
- Able to lift/move items, give instructions, and support setup/breakdown
- Completion of a Food for Thought tour
Interested?
Talk to a staff lead during your next shift or
email us at volunteers@feedhopenow.org.
Become a Brand Ambassador
Are you passionate about hunger relief and love connecting with people? Brand Ambassadors represent Second Harvest at community events, helping raise awareness, grow support, and share our mission throughout Central Florida.
Brand Ambassador
Commitments
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Attend a 1-hour training
- Commit to three events per year
- Pledge 50 volunteer hours annually
- Represent SHFB at festivals, event fundraisers, food drives, and more
- Wear branded shirt and name badge at events
- Attend a Food for Thought Tour
How to Get Started
- Submit a brief application and updated resume to Ian Dixon, Volunteer Manager, at idixon@feedhopenow.org.
- Complete a short phone interview.
- Attend Ambassador Orientation and Training (1-hour sessions offered at flexible times).
If you have any questions, please contact
Ian Dixon
Volunteer Manager
407-514-1098
idixon@feedhopenow.org
Stories of Hope
Real Stories. Real Impact.
Meet the neighbors, partners and volunteers who bring our mission to life. These stories highlight how your support helps fight hunger, fuel futures and strengthen communities
— one meal at a time.
$10 a month helps provide 40 meals
Your monthly gift as a Meal Maker brings breakfast to a child, dinner to a senior, and relief to a family during a hard time. Hope starts with you.