Volunteer With Us!

At North Florida School of Special Education (NFSSE), we believe in the power of a legacy crafted by many hands. Volunteering at NFSSE provides you with an opportunity to help shape the future of our students, and fulfill an important role as a change agent in our community. As a volunteer, NFSSE has many ways for you to give of your time throughout the year, from helping out with a fundraising project, to lending your talents in our extracurricular activities, to sharing your leadership with an after-school club. We hope that you will build lasting friendships with our students and staff and learn something new along the way.

NFSSE is currently on summer break! Our current volunteer opportunity for June and July is with our 2025 Summer Enrichment. Check back in late July for the sign ups for the volunteer opportunities listed below!

2025 Summer Enrichment (Camp)–SIGN UP HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Our summer enrichment (camp) volunteering is a great way for individuals to stay connected to their community and for high school/college students to get community hours! We ask our volunteers to commit to a minimum 3 hour shift. The morning shifts (9AM-12PM) will assist with our horse camp, and the afternoon (1PM-4PM) will assist with our afternoon specialty camps. Must be ages 14 and older to volunteer independently.

Delores Barr Weaver Therapeutic Equestrian Center: Therapeutic Riding –SIGN UP HERE TO VOLUNTEER

We need lead walkers, side walkers, and enthusiastic individuals with a passion for horses and our riders. No prior riding experience required to volunteer! Must be ages 14 and older to volunteer independently.

Delores Barr Weaver Therapeutic Equestrian Center

Assist our Project SADDLE students as they complete various projects and clean our barn (cleaning stalls, pastures, grooming horses, etc.). You do not need to have horse/barn experience!

Art with Soul

Assist our Art With Soul artists as they complete art work. Volunteers may assist artists with their projects, or assist with finishing up final details of art projects independently. We are currently looking for volunteers with previous art experience or a passion for art.

Berry Good Farms

Berry Good Farms welcomes volunteer groups who would be interested in completing a project on the Farm. This could include helping to harvest, plant, or clean up certain areas of our ever-expanding farm.

Berry Good Blooms

Berry Good Blooms needs volunteers to assist with preparing, cutting and moving flowers to and from buildings. Berry Good Blooms has a flexible schedule depending on when events pop up.

Barkin’ Biscuits

Barkin’ Biscuits is welcoming volunteers to help in our pet bakery! At Barkin’ Biscuits, dance and sing the day away with our students as you help to roll out dog treats and assist with packaging. This is one of our more popular volunteer sites and can accommodate large groups.

Extended Day/Enrichments

Volunteers for our Extended Day/Enrichments will be asked to support our programs depending on the day of the week they sign up. This may include helping instructors/teachers, getting supplies, or being a peer with our students.

Volunteer FAQ

Q: What days and times are available to volunteer?

A. We have a variety of days and times during the school day, after the school day, and on weekends available. We also have a variety of special events during the school year and summer where we rely on volunteers.

Q: I am skilled at “x”. Am I able to share it with the school?

A. Of course! We are always looking for new opportunities to bring to our students and their families. Please reach out to the Volunteer and Marketing Manager to discuss further.

Q: Do I need to have experience with individuals with differences to volunteer at your school?

A. You do not! We just ask that you have an open heart and recognize that we are all more alike than different.

Q: What kind of volunteering could I be doing?

A. We try and match people’s skills to an area on campus.

Q: What should I wear and bring with me?

A. We recommend dressing for the environment you will be helping in. If there are any specific requirements for what to wear, we will be sure to communicate those with you. Please make sure to always bring a water bottle and wearing closed-toe shoes when volunteering, whether inside or outside.

Q: Who do I contact?

A. If you are a community volunteer and not affiliated with the school, please contact Samantha Cornellier, Volunteer and Marketing Manager, at SCornellier@northfloridaschool.org. If you are a parent volunteer and affiliated with the school, please contact Stacy Santiago, Director of Family and Student Activities, at SSantiago@northfloridaschool.org.

Thank you for supporting our cause! We look forward to connecting with you!