Wonderful experience volunteering to sort food with co workers. The staff are courteous and very…read morehelpful. The office is organized and has a awesome mission helping feed the community. We sorted over 7k in food handling frozen, fully cooked, poultry and snacks. It was good to see the community and businesses remain committed to supporting this mission.

Sign up to volunteer with a group or as an individual. Today in less than 3 hours my women's…read morehistory month group was able to package 13,000lbs of food which will impact over 11,000 people next week. The staff and volunteers are amazing, the work they do is needed and the systems they have in place makes it simple and easy to make a difference!

They host events all the time. I got to go during the Christmas season it was enchanting and…read moredelicious. It's a little pricey, but worth it. I'd go back.

End world hunger. End malnutrition. Close the waste loop. Teach others how to live sustainably…read more Dine alfresco on the farm (more on that below.) Do Good Farm located in Winter Garden, near the Roper YMCA, is doing more than good. They are changing lives across the globe, all while reducing our carbon footprint through regenerative, sustainable farming practices. Their small 1.5 acres farm is home to a luscious food forest, goats, chickens, hydroponic crops and so much more! They use no-till farming practices and no chemicals anywhere on the farm. The food grown is free of pesticides, herbicides, insecticides and harsh fertilizers. According to Owner/Operator, Josh Taylor (owner of HouseBlends Cafe in Ocoee) they are able to harvest foods year round and are partnering with communities across the world to help train them in these sustainable practices - hoping to end world hunger. Yes, they do offer a CSA where you can fill a crate every other week with fresh produce and eggs straight from the farm! BUT even more exciting than clean eating is their DINNER BELL. Do Good Farm hosts The Dinner Bell al fresco dining experience a few times a year in the "cooler" months. We attended the November 2020 Dinner Bell and were blown away by the beauty of this small but mighty local farm! We were greeted with a lovely cider spiced from their allspice plant on property. This is an interactive dining experience starting with a self-guided tour as you follow the romantic fairy lights through the food forest to two stations offering hot appetizers and wine pairings. Listen for the dinner bell and make your way to the main stage where Chef/Owner, Josh Taylor, prepares the two entree courses LIVE while also speaking about their mission and food practices (for example, why the grind the whole wheat grain to make flat bread and retain nutrients, etc...) Each course is served with a very nice wine pairing (Conundrum, Dreaming Tree, Josh, and others.) The sweetest part of the night is dessert served fireside, under the stars and beneath their gorgeous Neem tree (nature's bug repellent.) They highlight which ingredients used in each dish are from the farm - it seemed to me that more than 85%, maybe 90%, of the ingredients used were harvested directly from Do Good, cooked a served to us that day. The staff was so gracious, welcoming and worked tirelessly to ensure that every detail was on point. And as if trying to end world hunger wasn't thanks enough, each guest took home a "giveaway" - fresh farm eggs tied with a bow. The food was delicious and I even felt great the next morning even though we stuffed ourselves that night; which is a true testament to the quality of the food served. I cannot recommend enough that you go and experience Do Good Farm yourself! They offer farm tours, volunteer opportunities but if a lovely night out is your thing, sign up for the Dinner Bell! The proceeds from their CSA and The Dinner Bell go directly to their mission and to continue their work locally on the farm. We will be back to see what the evolving Dinner Bell menu produces in the Spring! Check out their website www.dogoodfarm.org for tickets and information!

I volunteered for the 'Disney Give a Day, Get a Day' program, and painted a house with Hands On…read moreOrlando. I used to volunteer a lot, then got out of it as I got older, and was happy to have volunteering put in the forefront of the news with Disney. I knew the volume of people signing up for events, and was pleasantly surprised when I painted a house with Hands On Orlando. The day consisted of painting four houses, with 100 volunteer expected. The HOO coordinator was very organized, arrived early and was very friendly. There was a HOO coordinator for each house, and one who monitored the whole project. They were very clear in their directions, and made a very humid day painting a house in not a great neighbor hood a great experience. Being an annual passholder for Disney, I wasn't worried about the processing time for the receipt of the Disney voucher, and yet it was in my email by Tuesday. Its kind of sad, the coordinator said that the month before, for the same event they had only twenty volunteers, and now all their events are full. While we appreciate all the Disney is doing to help communities, I sure wish more people would volunteer without having to be bribed, and I can't wait til we do it again!

Amazing organization! I love the Hands On network!…read more When I lived in Nashville, I frequently volunteered with Hands on Nashville to sort and create bags of groceries for those in the area living with AIDS. I was also a captain for Hands on Nashville Day, where we painted and spruced up a local high school, and even helped out at the animal shelter a few times. When I moved back to O-town I was super excited to find a local Hands On chapter. There is truly something for everyone here. Whether you like to work with your hands and get dirty, or just sit and hang out with some at-risk kids, or play with the puppies and kitties at the local shelter, Hands on Orlando has a huge network of opportunities, linking you with others who share your passions and organizations that run on the support of volunteers. To sing up, they keep things super simple. Log on to www.handsonorlando.com, create an account, then click on the calendar, and click on the event you wish to volunteer for. A quick sign up and print off of the waiver (or your coordinator can give you one at the time of the event), and you are good to go! The volunteer coordinators are super fun and work well with the organizations to ensure a smooth-flowing but fun volunteer experience. Since I've been back in Orlando, I have had the pleasure of volunteering with Coalition for the Homeless, Clean the World, and even the City of Casselberry through Hands on Orlando. This is a great way to get to know all the awesome local groups that take care of our community. I encourage everyone to find at least one Saturday morning a month to give back in 2015!

if you've never toured this charity then you need to! in my humble opinion I feel like this is one…read moreof the top charity's to help with whether it's money or food or clothing or miscellaneous supplies they use it well!! They are not just a hand OUT ministry-they are a successful hand UP! I've followed them for well over 15 years and I'm super impressed with their success and growth. Keep up the work of God!!!!

Matthew's Hope is a great organization. They really provide an excellent value to the Space Coast…read morearea of Florida by helping those who are in need around the community. They provide the wonderful service of caring for the homeless and the low income members of the community. This is a fantastic service that they provide, and I'm truly grateful to them for what they do to help others who are in need.

Isela is so knowledgeable about the dogs she helped us a lot to adopt the perfect dog for our…read morefamily we are so happy our new family member is enjoying his home thank you Isela for making this journey an exciting one

From the owner: At Smallest Souls Animal Rescue, we specialize in saving the most vulnerable lives — orphaned…read morepuppies, fragile bottle babies, and overlooked “undesirable” animals like black kittens and pit bull moms with litters. What makes us unique is our round-the-clock dedication to neonates who require intensive care, compassion, and a second chance. With over 30 years of hands-on rescue experience, our mission is built on love, expertise, and the belief that “Life Will Out.” Every animal we save is treated like family, given the medical care and nurturing they need to grow strong and find forever homes. When you choose to support Smallest Souls, you’re joining a community that fights for the ones who can’t fight for themselves.

IDignity is an amazing non-profit that helps US citizens and legal residents get their…read moreidentification documents. The staff and volunteers are extremely helpful and friendly. Love being on site with such amazing people!

From the owner: IDignity is a registered nonprofit that assists US citizens and legal residents in obtaining…read moreFlorida ID cards and licenses, US birth certificates, Social Security cards and other documents needed to obtain an ID/license at no cost to the clients. IDignity Orlando hosts Identification Service Days every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m. By helping individuals prove who they are IDignity is helping empower the community and cultivate a more inclusive, productive, and secure society.

Yesterday I had the opportunity to volunteer at The Kitchen House & my experience was such a…read moredelight. At first I felt excited and nervous, just because it's a new experience for me.However, Nicole, Blake, Megan & even Ms. Ivann made me feel so welcome! I joined in on a culinary class based on sauces, stocks and soups and the guests did an amazing job. The concept of the volunteer is to guide the guests & just be a kind person in their culinary journey This venue is breathtaking, the kitchen is awesome and the knowledge you gain is so worth the experience. I will definitely be back to volunteer again! The guests made: mac and cheese, green bean casserole, kale soup & an awesome salad with the veggies sourced from their own garden Please take a class! I know i definitely want to!

This is a fun garden space and non-profit that promotes healthy eating habits and hosts cooking…read moreevents. I went with my classmates for medical school and we made 2 different types of spaghetti- one had meat (very good, picture 1) and the other was vegetarian (wasn't terrible, picture 2). The garden is beautiful and the employees are friendly and gave us a tour of the spot.

Pros: *nonprofit organization = affordable pricing…read more *friendly staff *online appointments and payment *very clear instructions for all procedures that are provided multiple times *their mission is very important Cons: *nonprofit organization = chaos *not enough parking for the amount of patients they take at the same time *everyone is dropping off and picking up at the same exact time so it's overwhelming *went inside for a follow up visit and I was not allowed in the exam room like a normal vet. They just put a chair out in the middle of their "lobby" which is already chaotic *they do A LOT of surgeries all at the same time so it's both reassuring but also extremely nerve wrecking I have brought all 3 of my pets here for neuter and spay, specifically because of the lower rates and everything was fine. However, if I could have afforded the rates with my vet, I would have preferred taking them there instead.

Joanne has proven she does not care about her clients or their pets! I sent her a link to my…read moregofundme account to get a new service dog. $1500 for Bob $2000 for training and then $5000 for vet bills after they dropped him on his head causing a concussion that resulted in seizures and his eventual extremely painful death! Once again DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY THEY DONT CARE!