Short-Term Volunteers (20 Hours or Less) This program is ideal for anyone who wants to volunteer just once or for less than six months. It is a quick-start program with minimal training required. Volunteers can earn hours for school or work through this program.
Next Steps:
1. Click the button below to access our online form.
2. If you are under 18 please also complete the youth form (2 forms in total).
3. Wait up to 72 hours to hear from staff via email.
4. Set up a schedule with staff for completing your hours.
Eligibility & Requirements:
• Must be at least 16 years old
• Must cancel ASAP if unable to fulfill a shift
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