Opportunities From: Florida State College at Jacksonville

Volunteer: Barkin' Biscuits Pet Bakery

Barkin’ Biscuits Pet Bakery is an all-natural dog treat baking operation out of North Florida School of Special Education that provides its Transition & Postgraduate students with intellectual and developmental differences with vocational training. The program is offered five days a week (on applicable school days), with students aged 18 to 45+. Barkin’ Biscuits is a nationwide supplier of all-natural, tasty dog treats that your canine will love!

Volunteers follow recipes, mix ingredients, roll and cut the dough, weigh and package for the retail market, and prepare custom orders alongside our students!

Know Before You Go:

Volunteers must be 14+ years old to serve at Barkin' Biscuits.

Barkin' Biscuits is located adjacent to NFSSE’s main campus at 400 Mill Creek Rd. Jacksonville, Fl 32211. Please use the parking lot address 8842 Arlington Expy, Jacksonville, FL 32211 for easy navigation to Barkin' Biscuits. The single-story building is NFSSE’s Barkin’ Biscuits Pet Bakery.

View the attached parking/location graphics linked at the bottom of this section for easy navigation and entry information.

NO PEANUT BUTTER ALLERGIES!! If you have any allergies to other foods, please let us know beforehand.

Required Attire:

- Closed-toe shoes

- Hat (Barkin’ Biscuits follows food safety guidelines. Hairnets & loaner hats are available if needed, but please try to bring your own!)

- School-appropriate attire: no spaghetti straps. If shorts are worn, they should be at least finger-tip length. (Please be mindful our students may be easily distracted by low-cut shirts and short shorts). No explicit language or graphics on clothing.

Please remember to sign in via the QR code so we can account for your hours!

We thank you in advance for your time and service!

For more information or questions about volunteering, please contact Eden Resnik, Volunteer Coordinator & Marketing Manager at EResnik@northfloridaschool.org

Agency: North Florida School of Special Education

Barkin’ Biscuits Pet Bakery is an all-natural dog treat baking operation out of North Florida School of Special Education that provides its Transition & Postgraduate students with intellectual and developmental differences with vocational training. The program is offered five days a week (on applicable school days), with students aged 18 to 45+. Barkin’ Biscuits is a nationwide supplier of all-natural, tasty dog treats that your canine will love!

Volunteers follow recipes, mix ingredients, roll and cut the dough, weigh and package for the retail market, and prepare custom orders alongside our students!

Know Before You Go:

Volunteers must be 14+ years old to serve at Barkin' Biscuits.

Barkin' Biscuits is located adjacent to NFSSE’s main campus at 400 Mill Creek Rd. Jacksonville, Fl 32211. Please use the parking lot address 8842 Arlington Expy, Jacksonville, FL 32211 for easy navigation to Barkin' Biscuits. The single-story building is NFSSE’s Barkin’ Biscuits Pet Bakery.

View the attached parking/location graphics linked at the bottom of this section for easy navigation and entry information.

NO PEANUT BUTTER ALLERGIES!! If you have any allergies to other foods, please let us know beforehand.

Required Attire:

- Closed-toe shoes

- Hat (Barkin’ Biscuits follows food safety guidelines. Hairnets & loaner hats are available if needed, but please try to bring your own!)

- School-appropriate attire: no spaghetti straps. If shorts are worn, they should be at least finger-tip length. (Please be mindful our students may be easily distracted by low-cut shirts and short shorts). No explicit language or graphics on clothing.

Please remember to sign in via the QR code so we can account for your hours!

We thank you in advance for your time and service!

For more information or questions about volunteering, please contact Eden Resnik, Volunteer Coordinator & Marketing Manager at EResnik@northfloridaschool.org

Agency: North Florida School of Special Education

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 32211

Allow Groups: Yes