Volunteer with Us!

Whether you are welcoming guests, prepping the Free Teacher Supply Store, assisting teachers, packing and delivering curbside orders, or assisting with Pencil Boy Express – The Mobile Free Store, volunteers are the heart of everything we do at A Gift for Teaching!

Smiling teachers.

It takes a team of dedicated volunteers to help operate our teacher shopping programs, and we are always inviting new members to join our family! 

No matter your availability or experience level, there is a meaningful way to get involved. Below you’ll find answers to common questions and a variety of volunteer opportunities to help you find the perfect fit. 

Want to see if your time could go further? Use the search tool below to see if your employer will match volunteer hours and turn them into a financial donation for your time! 

Frequently Asked Questions

Group volunteer projects may vary from packing supply boxes in our warehouse or preparing items to stock on our shelves. If you are interested in a group opportunity, please do not use the volunteer site below. Contact us for more information! 

Individual volunteer tasks will depend on the day, and the type of opportunity selected. The descriptions listed are general guidelines and may vary according to need. Available volunteer opportunities may include: 

  • Front Desk Assistant — Help make a great first impression by welcoming guests to the store and assisting in office tasks. Responsibilities include answering phones, monitoring the front door, greeting guests upon arrival, and helping with various small projects.
  • Free Store Prep Assistant — Help prepare the store for teachers to shop by stocking, sorting, cleaning, and displaying supplies. This position prepares the Free Teacher Supply Store for opening by restocking shelves and ensuring all product is neat and organized. 
  • Teacher Check-in Assistant — Welcome teachers and help prepare them to shop by checking them in and answering any questions.
  • Teacher Shopping Assistant — Provide exceptional customer service during store hours by stocking, assisting teachers while they are shopping, answering questions, and checking them out once they have made their selections.

Individual volunteer shifts vary depending on the need. On most weekdays, there are morning and afternoon shifts. They typically run Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, and Tuesday-Thursday, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

Group volunteer shifts are typically weekdays from 9:00am – 12:00pm or 1:00pm  – 4:00pm. Contact us for more information on group volunteer opportunities!

If you are interested in scheduling a volunteer group, please do not use the volunteer opportunity site below. Group volunteer opportunities require special scheduling, so if you are interested in scheduling a volunteer group, please do not use the volunteer opportunity site below. Group volunteer opportunities require special scheduling, so contact us today to better tailor the experience to your group. We can accommodate groups of up to 30 people.

Individual opportunities can be viewed below and require a volunteer account to sign up for a specific shift. All volunteer accounts should be in the name of the individual volunteering; please do not create shared accounts. Click “Sign Up” on any opportunity to get started! 

For short general training videos on how to navigate the volunteer site, click here. 

Yes, volunteers must be at least 12 years of age. Children ages 12-13 require supervision by a parent/guardian. All volunteers under the age of 18 must include a parent or guardian’s signature on their digital release form for their volunteer account.

Yes, students looking to complete Bright Futures scholarship requirements or additional community service may volunteer. See above for age limits. Students are responsible for communicating and providing all necessary paperwork to staff to complete in a timely manner.

To register additional volunteer accounts using the same email address, first create a volunteer account to be the primary account. 

Then sign up additional members by adding “+FirstName” before the @ part of the email on the primary account. This will signal the system to use the primary account email address for all volunteer communications associated with the additional account(s). 

For example, Jane Smith is scheduling a family volunteer day and wants to use her email address for her child’s volunteer account. 

  • Her account name: Jane Smith – Email: jane.smith@myemail.com 
  • Her child’s account name: Johnny Smith – Email: jane.smith+johnny@myemail.com 

Many companies will provide monetary grants for volunteer time that their employees have given to their favorite charities. Use the search tool above or check out our employer matching gifts search tool to see if your company will provide a grant for volunteering at A Gift for Teaching! 

Yes, but while we do have low-impact tasks, they are limited. Please contact us with additional questions or concerns.

No, we are not accepting any court-ordered volunteers at this time.

We’re happy to help! If you have more questions about volunteer roles, scheduling, or what to expect, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team.

Let's Get Started!

With a variety of volunteer experiences available, it’s easy to find one that fits your schedule and interests. Explore the opportunities below and start making a difference today.

WHAT OUR VOLUNTEERS SAY

“I started volunteering with A Gift for Teaching as part of my employer’s community outreach initiatives. What I did not realize when I joined the volunteer team for a one time event was that I would fall in love with the mission of this organization.

Since that one-time event with my employer, I’ve returned to A Gift for Teaching dozens of times to work with them as an individual.”

“I have been volunteering with them for more than 2 years. Each week I get to see first hand how much this organization helps our teachers.

Every time we hand off boxes and bags of supplies to the teachers, they always tell us how much this means to them and their students, and they can’t thank us enough.”

“Volunteer shifts are easy to register for and carefully planned so everyone has a hands-on job when they serve.

From stocking the floor with new donations to helping teachers shop for supplies, A Gift for Teaching is an incredible place to serve and make an impact in your community.”

“When I first started volunteering, I was happy to see that it wasn’t just about getting teachers basic school supplies. It was also about hygiene and clothes and other necessities to help the students.

All the volunteers here work as a team with the same goal; to help make life a little easier for the teachers.”

“As a volunteer, I have always felt welcome and supported in my roles with A Gift for Teaching. I’ve never once questioned the impact I was having due to the transparency and communication.

It’s been amazing to have the opportunity to be on the front lines of educator support and knowing that I am personally impacting the ability of teachers and students across Central Florida to have equitable access to success.”