Get Involved

From food pantries to family services or environmental conservation efforts, JAX is home to every kind of volunteer opportunity you could imagine. The Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida is a central hub of nonprofit organizations, and there are plenty of online resources to get acquainted with the top charitable groups and events in the area.

Looking to get involved in the city? JaxCorps, the City of Jacksonville’s volunteer program, offers diverse opportunities to make a difference in the community. Time commitments are flexible for key roles working alongside City agencies or helping with special event support, so even those with busy schedules can find the time to make a positive change.

Organizations like Hunger Fight, Dreams Come True, Teach for America and Kids Hope Alliance offer volunteer service opportunities to support children’s health and well-being in the First Coast region. Volunteers can work directly among JAX families and communities to address social issues at Hubbard House, Feeding Northeast Florida, Clara White Mission and Sulzbacher, or help support cancer research and treatment by volunteering at the American Cancer Society or at the national race weekend of the DONNA Marathon.

Local chapters of national organizations like United Way, Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity empower residents to get involved in a myriad of on-the-ground services like disaster-relief and building affordable housing.

The breathtaking ecological diversity of the First Coast also means that JAX residents take great pride in maintaining the pristine quality of their waterways through conservation groups like St. Johns Riverkeeper. And animal lovers can stay connected with their passion by putting in volunteer hours with the Jacksonville Humane Society.