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.

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

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Areas of volunteer needs

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Time Commitment: Seasonal – September 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
    Contact volunteercoordinatior@echofl.org for more details

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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:

  1. Obtain pre-approval to serve at ECHO from their school’s guidance office

  2. Provide a school approved hours record form

  3. Register for student volunteer orientation held at ECHO

  4. 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)

  5. 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:

  1. Students aged 16 years old and above may serve at the ECHO Resource Centers or Thrift Stores.

  2. 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.

  3. 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! ECHO offers group volunteer opportunities in Brandon and Riverview for congregations, civic organizations, sororities, fraternities, clubs, schools, businesses, sports teams, community groups, and more.

Volunteering with ECHO is a meaningful way for your group to give back to the community, support neighbors in crisis, and make a direct impact through food assistance, clothing donations, and life-stabilizing resources. Whether your group is looking for a one-time volunteer opportunity or wants to build an ongoing partnership with ECHO, we would love to have you serve alongside us.

Ready to volunteer as a group? Please contact:

Debbie Smith
813-685-0935 ext. 8010
volunteercoordinator@echofl.org

We look forward to welcoming your group to ECHO and working together to help our neighbors, strengthen our community, and make a lasting difference.