VOLUNTEER
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:
Debbie Smith | 813-685-0935 ext. 8010 volunteercoordinator@echofl.org
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!
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!
Advocacy Resource Navigator
Time Commitment: 1 morning per weekday | 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Responsibilities: assisting our neighbors in accessing local community resources.
To Consider: working directly with individuals face-to-face, helping them understand local and available resources. Volunteers will receive training on local resources and will input brief notes into our system to help track support provided. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others and wants to make a meaningful impact in the community. Sign Up Here Today!
Bright Future Community Service Hours
All volunteer hours served at ECHO, the Community Garden, or at ECHO sponsored outreach events may be applied toward the Bright Futures Scholarship program. What a rewarding way to give back to your community.
Students Must:
- Obtain pre-approval to serve at ECHO from their school’s guidance office
- Provide a school approved hours record form
- Register for student volunteer orientation held at ECHO
- Must be responsible to record their own hours after each day served (do not send your mothers back to ECHO requesting that we find all of your sign in sheets…we will not accommodate)
- Understand that ECHO is a popular place to serve. We love our student volunteers; therefore, plan to serve with us EARLY. Students begin inquiring about summer service hours in January!
Age Restrictions:
- Students aged 16 years old and above may serve at the ECHO Resource Centers or Thrift Stores.
- Students aged 15 years old and above are welcome to serve at the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive; next event Saturday, May 9th 2026.
- Students under 16 years old may serve alongside a parent or guardian at certain ECHO events where appropriate and subject to approval by ECHO.
- The Seeds of Faith Community Garden accepts volunteers of all ages, under 18s to be supervised by a parent or guardian.
Volunteer as a Group
Groups are always welcome to serve with us!
Congregations, civic groups, sororities, fraternities, clubs, schools, businesses, teams, and more — all are invited to volunteer at ECHO.
If your group would like to get involved, please give us a call or contact us using the form below.
We look forward to having your group volunteer with us!
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.