Long-Term Volunteers (21 Hours or More) This program provides a wide variety of opportunities and flexible schedules for those who wish to volunteer regularly for more than six months. Volunteers ages 14+ are welcome, but those aged 14-15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Next Steps:
Click the button below to access our online test & training
Pass with 100%, wait up to 72 hours to hear from staff via email.
Complete an online profile (link in the email) and sign up for an orientation tour.
Volunteers under 16 must have a parent or guardian complete the same steps.
Eligibility & Requirements:
• Must commit to volunteering at least once a month for six months or more.
• Complete new volunteer training.
• Volunteers under 16 must always be accompanied by a trained parent or guardian.
Dress Code: Please adhere to the following dress code:
No short shorts, fingertip length required, pants preferred.
Mandatory: No sandals or flip-flops. Shoes must be rubber-soled, closed-toed shoes.
No tank or tube tops; no bare midriff showing.
No revealing and/or offensive clothing.
Please note that clothes may get dirty and/or be exposed to bleach.
Please Note: If you need community service hours for court, PreTrial Diversion, or PreTrial Intervention (PTI), you must complete those hours through our Court Program and not this program.
Shelter - 352-873-7387
701 NW 14th Road
Ocala FL 34475
Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm
Thrift Store - 352-732-8424
110 NW 10th Street
Ocala FL 34475
Monday - Saturday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm