Community Canvassing Volunteer

Calendar Happens On Jul 9, 2026
Time 8:30am - 11am

Description

Event Date: Thursday, July 9th, 2026

Time Commitment: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Meeting location: The Corner at Debs Store (1478 Florida Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32206)

Position Overview

JaxCareConnect is seeking volunteers to assist with a community canvassing event in the OutEast neighborhood. Volunteers will help distribute informational doorhangers to residents to increase awareness of available community resources and services.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who enjoy community engagement, teamwork, and making a positive local impact.

Volunteer Responsibilities

  • Attend volunteer check-in and orientation at 8:30 AM
  • Walk assigned neighborhood routes with a team
  • Distribute doorhangers to homes in the OutEast community
  • Represent JaxCareConnect in a respectful and professional manner
  • Help create awareness of available services and resources

Qualifications

  • Friendly and dependable
  • Comfortable walking outdoors for up to 2 hours
  • Passion for community outreach and engagement

What Volunteers Will Receive

  • Brief training and route instructions
  • All outreach materials
  • Water and light refreshments
  • Community service experience and networking opportunity

Ideal For

  • College students seeking volunteer hours
  • Community members
  • Faith-based and civic groups
  • Corporate volunteer teams
  • Anyone passionate about supporting the Jacksonville community

Details

Get Connected Icon 18 and older
Team Size Team Size: 1 - 15 members per team
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Register by Jul 3, 2026
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: Weather Monitoring The event coordinator monitors the National Weather Service forecast starting 48 hours before the event. Cancellation Trigger This event will be canceled or postponed if steady rain, thunderstorms, or severe weather conditions are forecasted or occur during the event times. We will not operate in active rain. Notification Timeline A cancellation decision will be made by 6:30am on the morning of the event. How You Will Be Notified If we cancel, we will notify you immediately via an email sent to your registered address. If you do not receive a notification, the event is moving forward as scheduled.

Location

Location Dot Shift 1478 Florida Ave
Jacksonville , FL  32206