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Unpaid, volunteer-based opportunities to tutor, mentor, lead a program, help at an event, cook for FEED Kissimmee, or support administration.

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Recruiting volunteer program leads · Osceola County

Lead with us.

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Every position is unpaid and volunteer-based.

Contribute your time and experience to families in our community. Leads receive training, supervision, a written role description, and a recommendation or service verification on request.

Plan sessions, guide a small volunteer team, keep simple records, and report to program leadership each month. Bilingual English and Spanish skills are welcome but not required.

Navigator Nest

Family Navigator Lead

Unpaid volunteer · 5–6 hours/week (estimate)

Guide the navigator team, match families with a trusted guide, review family plans and contact logs, and report on progress and referrals.

Helpful background: Case management, social work, education, counseling, or related family support.

Apply for this role

Navigator Nest

Family Navigator

Unpaid volunteer · 3–4 hours/week (estimate)

Walk alongside assigned families, build a practical 30–90 day plan, hold regular check-ins, make warm referrals, and keep confidential notes.

Helpful background: Dependability, respectful listening, basic computer skills, and care for family privacy.

Apply for this role

LifeLaunch Labs

Money Moves Track Lead

Unpaid volunteer · 4–5 during a cycle hours/week (estimate)

Lead practical workshops on budgeting, banking, credit, savings, and financial goal-setting during 4–6 week learning cycles.

Helpful background: Financial education, banking, accounting, or relevant work or lived experience.

Apply for this role

LifeLaunch Labs

Job Jumpstart Track Lead

Unpaid volunteer · 4–5 during a cycle hours/week (estimate)

Help adults explore careers, strengthen résumés, complete job applications, and practice interviews. Plan sessions and track attendance and feedback.

Helpful background: Recruiting, human resources, career services, or workforce development.

Apply for this role

LifeLaunch Labs

Parent Power Track Lead

Unpaid volunteer · 4–5 during a cycle hours/week (estimate)

Facilitate practical sessions on child development, positive discipline, communication, and managing parenting stress.

Helpful background: Education, counseling, parent education, early childhood, or youth work.

Apply for this role

Bright Futures Collective

Homework Heroes Lead

Unpaid volunteer · 4–5 hours/week (estimate)

Coordinate tutors, homework help, reading and math support, and study habits. Match support to grade level and communicate with families.

Helpful background: Teaching, tutoring, or experience supporting children.

Apply for this role

Bright Futures Collective

Bright Futures Club Lead

Unpaid volunteer · 3–4 hours/week (estimate)

Plan monthly STEAM, literacy, recreation, and educational activities; guide volunteers and manage learning supplies and book donations.

Helpful background: Youth activities, camps, education, or community recreation.

Apply for this role

Bright Futures Collective

Mentorship Lead

Unpaid volunteer · 4–5 hours/week (estimate)

Match youth with screened, trained mentors, support consistent mentoring relationships, and lead monthly mentor check-ins within child safety policies.

Helpful background: Youth mentoring, coaching, education, or volunteer supervision.

Apply for this role

Bright Futures Collective

Teen Thrive Lead

Unpaid volunteer · 4–5 hours/week (estimate)

Guide teen leadership, public speaking, career and college exploration, and service projects; coordinate panels and educational visits.

Helpful background: Experience guiding teens through youth work, teaching, or coaching.

Apply for this role

Community Bridge Network

Resource Directory Lead

Unpaid volunteer · 3–4 hours/week (estimate)

Research and verify local food, housing, health, education, employment, and legal resources. Keep listings current and identify service gaps.

Helpful background: Careful research, organization, and familiarity with Osceola and Polk County services.

Apply for this role

Community Bridge Network

Resource Fair Coordinator

Unpaid volunteer · 3–4; more before fairs hours/week (estimate)

Coordinate resource fairs, venues, supplies, exhibitors, and event volunteers, and gather attendance and participant feedback.

Helpful background: Event planning or community organizing and clear communication.

Apply for this role

Community Bridge Network

Partnership Liaison

Unpaid volunteer · 3–4 hours/week (estimate)

Build professional relationships with schools, employers, service providers, and community organizations; document outreach and report to leadership.

Helpful background: Professional communication and relationship-building. Partner commitments require written leadership approval.

Apply for this role

Unpaid volunteer leadership

Apply to lead a program.

  • Age 21 or older, with at least a six-month commitment. A full September–May program year is preferred for child and family-facing roles.
  • Two references, an interview, and a background check; Level 2 screening for roles working with children or families.
  • Orientation and role training, including confidentiality, boundaries, child safety, and mandated reporting, before serving.
  • Follow written safety policies: no volunteer may be alone with a single child.

Our programs are faith-affirming and inclusive. Families of every background are welcome, and participation in faith practices is never required. Track leads teach practical skills and refer individual financial, legal, employment, or clinical needs to qualified professionals.

Keep family information confidential. Do not accept gifts or money from participants or recruit them for outside businesses or causes. Keep interactions within foundation settings and channels.

Lead with compassion. Serve with purpose.

This is an unpaid volunteer application, not paid employment.

Provide two references who know your character and work; at least one should have seen you work with others.

Applications and references are reviewed privately by foundation staff.

Apply

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