Ways to Get Involved

Internships

Open internship positions include:

Terms of internships vary for each department.

Child Life Volunteers

*Must be at least 18 years old

*2 hour commitment per week for one semester required

Play Patrol: Play is a big part of what we do and volunteers are needed to hang out and play with children as they wait for therapy or appointments.

Processing Donations: The Center receives many donations including clothes, books, and toys. Volunteers assist in sorting and organizing.

Assisting Staff: Assist office staff with their duties including but not limited to, making phone calls, making copies, restocking brochures, assembling information folders, etc.

Contact laura@cacgainesville.org or click the button below to complete the Volunteer Application

Special Event & Group Volunteers

Volunteer at a CAC awareness tabling event to include helping with a child craft or help at a CAC fundraiser

Schedule a group volunteer activity to include donation sorting, general indoor/outdoor clean-up and/or organizing, holiday decorating, or help at a CAC fundraiser

Projects vary depending on what we have available.

Days and times are flexible depending on the

project or event.

Request a Speaker Opportunity

Is your workplace team interested in a group volunteer activity as part of a workplace campaign volunteer day?

We are also available as a guest speaker during your campaign kickoff to share more about our services!

or complete the below form

Fundaisers & Donation Drives

Organize a fundraiser or donation drive!

We'll help promote the event (if applicable) and

have staff present to share information about how

your support makes a difference.

Quarter Drive: 25 Cents for 25 Years! - To celebrate the CAC’s 25th year, we’re inviting individuals & groups to show us your quarters; change adds up!

Juice & Snack Drive - CONTINUOUS NEED - Acceptable items include: Capri Sun, juice boxes, granola bars, fruit snacks, crackers, chips - for safety reasons, please no peanuts (link to ready to print flyer below)

Other drives needed: School supplies, toys, books, clothing, shoes, personal hygiene products, & cleaning supplies (link to ready to print flyer below)

Help for the Holidays - Help one or more children and families duriing our December holiday drive! CLICK HERE for the current Sign-up Genius; gifts are due on or before December 16, 2024!

CLICK HERE for ready to print Donation Drive Flyers!

Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday

9am to 5pm - no appt needed

500 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601