Needs From: United Way of West Florida

Opening Doors Northwest Florida is seeking a detail-oriented volunteer to assist with entering client information into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, values accuracy, and wants to make a meaningful impact in helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Volunteer Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be able to pass a Level 2 background screening
Strong attention to detail and basic computer skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally

Your time and talents will help ensure accurate data that supports housing programs, funding, and services for our community's most vulnerable neighbors.

If you're interested in volunteering, we'd love to hear from you! Please contact Opening Doors Northwest Florida to learn more and apply.

Operation HOPE Day Volunteer – Escambia County

Make a difference by volunteering at Operation HOPE Day, a community-wide event connecting individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness with housing, healthcare, employment, behavioral health, veteran services, and other essential resources.

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. DeSoto Street, Pensacola, FL

Volunteer Opportunities Include:

Event set-up and registration
Greeting and directing participants
Assisting service providers
Distributing meals, hygiene items, and care bags
Helping with participant flow
Event clean-up

No experience is necessary. Volunteers should be dependable, welcoming, and comfortable interacting with people from all walks of life. Training and instructions will be provided on-site.

Minimum Age: 18 years old.

Your time and service will help connect individuals with critical resources that support housing stability, health, and self-sufficiency while strengthening our community's response to homelessness.

Operation HOPE Day Volunteer – Santa Rosa County

Join Opening Doors Northwest Florida and our community partners for Operation HOPE Day, a one-stop resource event connecting individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness with housing, healthcare, employment, behavioral health, veteran services, and other essential community resources.

Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Milton Community Center, 5629 Byrom Street, Milton, FL

Volunteer Opportunities Include:

Event set-up and registration
Greeting and directing participants
Assisting service providers
Helping distribute meals, hygiene items, and care bags
General event support and clean-up

No experience is necessary. Volunteers should be friendly, dependable, and comfortable working with diverse members of the community. Training and instructions will be provided on-site.

Minimum Age: 18 years old.

By volunteering, you'll help connect community members with life-changing resources while supporting a coordinated effort to reduce homelessness and promote housing stability in Santa Rosa County.

Mid-Year Point-in-Time Count Volunteer

Help make a difference in the lives of our neighbors experiencing homelessness by volunteering for Opening Doors Northwest Florida's 2026 Mid-Year Point-in-Time (PIT) Count.

Volunteers will work in teams to survey individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness throughout Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. The information collected helps identify community needs, improve local services, and guide funding for housing and supportive programs.

Volunteer Dates

Escambia County Survey: Wednesday, July 29

No experience is necessary. Training will be provided before volunteers are assigned to survey teams.

Volunteers must be able to walk outdoors, interact respectfully with individuals experiencing homelessness, and accurately complete survey forms.

Your time will help our community better understand homelessness and strengthen local efforts to connect people with housing, healthcare, and other critical resources.

Minimum Age: 18 years old.

Join us and help ensure every person in our community is counted.

Mid-Year Point-in-Time Count Volunteer

Help make a difference in the lives of our neighbors experiencing homelessness by volunteering for Opening Doors Northwest Florida's 2026 Mid-Year Point-in-Time (PIT) Count.

Volunteers will work in teams to survey individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness throughout Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. The information collected helps identify community needs, improve local services, and guide funding for housing and supportive programs.

Volunteer Dates

Santa Rosa County Survey: Monday, July 20

No experience is necessary. Training will be provided before volunteers are assigned to survey teams.

Volunteers must be able to walk outdoors, interact respectfully with individuals experiencing homelessness, and accurately complete survey forms.

Your time will help our community better understand homelessness and strengthen local efforts to connect people with housing, healthcare, and other critical resources.

Minimum Age: 18 years old.

Join us and help ensure every person in our community is counted.

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented volunteer to organize and maintain our Donation Room, which provides essential supplies to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

The Donation Room Organizer plays a key role in ensuring donated items are sorted, stored, and distributed efficiently. By creating a well-organized and welcoming space, you help our team quickly connect people with the basic necessities they need.

Sort and categorize donated items (hygiene products, clothing, blankets, non-perishable food, etc.)

Check donations for quality and usability

Organize shelves, bins, and storage areas for easy access

Monitor inventory and notify staff when supplies are running low

Help prepare supply kits as needed (hygiene kits, cold weather kits, etc.)

Maintain a clean and orderly donation space

Organized and detail-oriented

Able to lift and move boxes (up to 25 lbs)

Self-motivated and able to work independently

Compassionate and respectful toward individuals experiencing homelessness

Available on an as-needed schedule ( Monday - Friday flexible hours available)

Your efforts directly support individuals in crisis by ensuring they can quickly access essential items such as hygiene products, clothing, and other daily necessities. A well-organized donation room improves efficiency, dignity, and overall service quality.

If you enjoy organizing, creating systems, and making a meaningful difference in your community, this role is a great fit.