Lo Que Hacemos

Why Volunteer?

To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world. ~Anonymous

You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. ~Unknown

Top 10 Reasons To Become a FICS Volunteer

  1. Our kids (ages 5-17) are adorable, especially the teenagers!
  2. You want to practice your Spanish, French, English...
  3. You will never be bored again.
  4. You will meet new people.
  5. It gets you away from the TV.
  6. The warm fuzzy feeling you will get after helping us!
  7. You love to wash cars!
  8. The Fun Events!
  9. Eating ethnic foods from events.
  10. You know you want to.

Sign-up Online

If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please use our sign-up page to send us your request.

Volunteer Positions

The Florida Institute for Community Studies (FICS) needs mentors, tutors and volunteers for multiple positions Monday - Saturday throughout the year. We work with the following communities: Wimauma, Ruskin, Plant City/Dover, and Town'N'Country.

Our Multicultural Family Center is a great place to start - we are located at 6704 Hanley Road, Tampa, FL 33634 (See Map).

See a list of current volunteer positions.

Special Event Volunteer Positions

There are recurring events that we always need help with: Anniversary Parties, Latin Food Festival, Multicultural Festival, 3 Kings Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Puerto Rican Independence Day and Mexican Independence Day. Email our volunteer coordinator to find out about upcoming events: ficsnadia@yahoo.com

Ground Rules

FICS volunteers are expected to follow a few basic rules to promote safety and respect.

Orientation

Volunteer Orientation is held at 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month and only takes 90 minutes, so come attend and get started!!! Email our volunteer coordinator for more information: ficsnadia@yahoo.com

Volunteer Forms

View, print and complete important volunteer forms before you attend an orientation.

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