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Getting Involved

 

Bright Futures

HOW to help

Host a Drive

It’s Fun to Volunteer at ECHO!

We always need enthusiastic volunteers to serve and make it possible for the many neighbors who need to be helped with your time and talent.

Be a part of the ECHO team  . . . come volunteer with us!

Are you looking for volunteer opportunities in the Brandon and Riverview surrounding areas?  There is always a need for volunteers.  ECHO needs people who are excited to volunteer so that we can help as many families in our area as possible.  Are you ready to be a volunteer?  We have something for everyone to do.

 

ECHO is seeking dedicated volunteers who can commit to a weekly schedule. We value the consistency and deeper engagement that comes from regular involvement, which allows volunteers to build meaningful relationships and make a lasting impact. If you’re passionate about contributing your time and skills on a weekly basis, we would love to have you join our team and help us achieve our mission. Your commitment can truly make a difference!

 

We are unable to accommodate requests for court-ordered or recommended community service hours.

 

After filling out the form, our team will promptly contact you to discuss the next steps in the process and schedule a tour of ECHO.

 

For any further inquiries, please contact our volunteer coordinator:
Annafe’ C. | 813-685-0935 ext. 8010 | volunteercoordinator@echofl.org

Are you interested in hosting a drive for us?

We have flyers to get your started. Sign up online or give us a call at 813-685-0935 ext. 8002

We love to know if you are hosting a drive for us.

Areas of Volunteer Needs

Food Pantry

Time Commitment:  1 morning per weekday | 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Responsibilities:  Greeting neighbors, helping them shop if requested, weighing outgoing food, stocking shelves, and repackaging bulk items.
To Consider:  Some heavy lifting is required.  A high commitment to customer service and attention to detail is a must. Sign Up Here Today!

Clothing Room

Time Commitment:  1 morning per weekday | 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Responsibilities:   Greeting neighbors, helping them shop if requested, packing up clothing, restocking, and keeping a tidy clothing room.
To Consider:  High commitment to customer service and a love for people is a must. Sign Up Here Today!

Welcome Center

Time Commitment: 1 morning per weekday | 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Responsibilities:   Neighbor care – working one-on-one with neighbors to help provide resources and connections, in addition to ensuring that our records are correct and paperwork is filled out correctly.
To Consider:  Must be comfortable and proficient on a computer.  Must be willing to learn available community resources, submit to a background check, and complete additional training.

High commitment to customer service is a must.  This position is ideal for someone with high computer skills. Sign Up Here Today!

ECHO Thrift

Time Commitment:  4 hour shifts during Store hours 10am to 6pm – Monday thru Saturday.
Responsibilities:   Receiving clothing donations, sorting clothing, labeling, hanging up clothing, and helping keep a clean and tidy store.
To Consider:  High commitment to customer service is a must.  This area is ideal for a task oriented individual who enjoys working on a team. Sign Up Here Today!

Back to Work Job Coach Assistant

Time Commitment:  1-5 weekdays @ 3-4 hours per day starting at 9 AM or 10 AM.
Responsibilities: Computer Proficient, Data Entry, Job Coaching, Administrative, Phone Etiquette
To Consider:  You’ll be assisting job coaches with data entry, research, and neighbor follow-up. And/or helping neighbors update resumes, search for jobs, or complete job applications. Sign Up Here Today!

Truck Driver

Time Commitment:  1 morning per weekday 3-4 hours per day starting at 8:00 or 8:30AM
Responsibilities:   Picks up donations between designated stores and ECHO facilities.
To Consider:  Requires some heavy lifting.  Ideal for an individual  is able to work autonomously and without supervision. Sign Up Here Today!

Development

Time Commitment:  10 hours as needed.
Responsibilities: Assisting the development department with administrative tasks.
What You’ll Do: Ideally, the candidate will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a small, close-knit team. Assisting our Development Team with donor relations, data entry, communications, and event planning. Blackbaud or Razer’s Edge experience is a plus.  Sign Up Here Today!

Marketing

Time Commitment: One day out of the week | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Responsibilities: Assisting the marketing department with playing a crucial role in enhancing our outreach and engagement efforts.
What You’ll Do: Ideally, the candidate will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a small, close-knit team. Assisting our Marketing Team with content creation, social media engagement, campaign development, graphic design, event promotion, and community engagement.  Sign Up Here Today!

Community Gardener

Time Commitment:  Seasonal – October thru June. Occurs the second Saturday of the month from 8am to 10am
Responsibilities:   Planting, weeding, and harvesting
To Consider:  Enjoys serving outdoors with an enthusiastic team
Location: 1017 Kingsway Rd, Brandon FL 33510. Sign Up Here Today!

Funds donated in excess of need will help us continue to serve the hungry and vulnerable in our community, throughout the year. Echo of Brandon, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization. A copy of the official registration (CH15550) and financial information may be obtained from the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services by calling toll-free within the state 1-800-435-7352. Registration doesn’t imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state. Gifts to ECHO are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.