Volunteer
Branches is grateful for the generosity of individuals, businesses, churches and community partners who give their time and talents each year to support our students and families.
When you volunteer with Branches, you become an important partner in helping children, youth, and families build brighter futures. You’ll have the opportunity to share your skills, discover new ones, and build meaningful relationships while making a positive impact in our community.
Note: Per our Child & Youth Protection Policy, Branches conducts Background Screening for all regular on-site volunteers.
For questions, please contact volunteer@branchesfl.org
Serve a Meal to Branches Students
Spread joy by serving dinner to Branches’ elementary, middle and high school students. Share a smile and make a difference!
Shifts are limited and must be scheduled in advance.
Click below to see availability.
Be a Branches Reading Buddy
Help Branches students build confidence and discover the joy of reading by spending time reading with our kindergarten and first graders. Your encouragement and support can make a lasting impact on our young readers!
Note: Branches Reading Buddy volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have completed high school.
Shifts are limited and must be scheduled in advance.
Click below to see availability.
Create Care Packages for Branches Students and Families
Support Branches by helping provide children and families with the food and essential items they need throughout the year. Explore the volunteer opportunities below and choose the project that’s right for your group.
Contact Alison Loases at alisonl@branchesfl.org for more information and to coordinate delivery to Branches.
Volunteer with Branches on Thanksgiving Day
Join Branches and hundreds of volunteers as we mark the 26th Anniversary of our Annual Thanksgiving Meal Delivery! Together, we’ll package and deliver 6,500 meals to individuals and families in need throughout Miami-Dade and Broward Counties on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th, 2026.
We need volunteers to help package Thanksgiving meals and deliver them to meal participants across Miami-Dade & Broward counties.
Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day)
Support Branches this Christmas by hosting a toy drive at your school, workplace or community for Branches’ Under the Tree Toy Shops. Each December, Branches’ three sites are transformed into Under the Tree Toy Shops, where parents can shop for brand-new gifts for their children at drastically reduced prices (90% off). But we need your help!
Contact Alison Loases at alisonl@branchesfl.org for more information and to coordinate delivery to Branches.
Become a Volunteer Tax Preparer
Become an IRS-certified volunteer tax preparer and help prepare local community members’ taxes at no cost to them. Open to ages 18+ from all backgrounds. English required. Spanish or Haitian Creole is a plus!
No prior experience needed. Free training and certification preparation will be provided.
Learn more about Miami Tax Pros here
Bake Birthday Treats for Branches Students
Help make birthday celebrations extra special and memorable for Branches students by making homemade baked goods and treats for our monthly Birthday Bash.
Bake at home and deliver them to Branches to celebrate our students!
Click below to see availability.
Help with Handy Work at Branches
Support with general maintenance, repairs, and handy work around our facilities. Help keep Branches beautiful for the students and families we serve!
This opportunity is ideal for volunteers with previous handy work experience.
Click below to see availability.
For more information please contact:
volunteer@branchesfl.org
Phone: 305-442-8306
