Find ways to get involved in the community at UF’s Volunteer Fair – Tuesday, Oct. 15

The Brown Center for Leadership & Service is excited to host the Fall 2024 UF Volunteer Fair on October 15 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Reitz Union Rion Ballroom. Over 50 nonprofits, community organizations, and UF offices who offer volunteer, internship, and career opportunities for students will be present, including:

  • Special Olympics Florida
  • Alachua County
  • Girls on the Run Northeast Florida
  • City of Gainesville
  • Alachua County Library District
  • Gift of Life
  • Gainesville Girls Rock Camp
  • LifeSouth Community Blood Centers
  • Epilepsy Foundation
  • Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetary
  • Girls Place
  • Operation Catnip
  • Take Stock in Children 
  • Kids Count
  • School Board of Alachua County
  • Food4Kids
  • Peak Literacy
  • IGB Education
  • Tyler’s Hope for a Dystonia Cure
  • Bread of the Mighty Food Bank
  • United Way North Central Florida
  • Mirror Image Leadership Academy
  • Center for Independent Living
  • Gainesville Thrives
  • Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County
  • Gainesville For All
  • Plenty of Pitbulls
  • Humane Society of North Central Florida
  • Stop Childrens Cancer
  • Education Equalizers
  • View the full list of participating organizations with their websites and additional information

This event will allow you to connect with amazing organizations and opportunities in the community focused on volunteering, service and giving back. You can RSVP for the event on Gators for Good.

Want to learn more? View this Orientation Video to learn what to expect at Volunteer Fair and how you can connect with the organizations that are a good fit for you, or download a copy of the orientation presentation.

If you want to volunteer to help during the fair, you can sign up for a volunteer shift.

Event Information:

  • When: Tuesday, 10/15/24 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Where: Rion Ballroom, Reitz Union, 3rd Floor
  • What to Bring: Your email confirmation with ticket to scan in at the door, Resume if applicable, Your schedule of availability, Your purpose statement/professional introduction.
  • RSVP
By David Adams
David Adams Senior Assistant Director for Career Pathways – Business, Public Service, and Tourism