Community Engagement Volunteer

About the role

National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating homelessness among veterans in Central Florida. Founded in 2008, NVHS takes a proactive, community-based approach to helping veterans and their families overcome housing instability and build a path toward long-term stability and independence. Our work centers on three core programs: Search & Rescue, which combines street outreach with homelessness prevention and case management; Transitional Housing, which provides safe, supportive housing for veterans working toward permanent stability; and PTSA, which promotes awareness and connection through community education and therapeutic activities. Volunteers are an important part of our mission and expand our ability to serve veterans and strengthen the community around them.

The Community Engagement Volunteer supports NVHS by helping execute high‑impact community events, strengthening public awareness, and building relationships that expand support for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on event work, interacting with the public, and contributing to mission-driven outreach.

Responsibilities

• Attend and support NVHS events held on evenings and weekends.
• Staff event positions such as registration, ticket sales, raffle tables, awards distribution, and guest assistance.
• Assist with event logistics including supply hauling, setup, breakdown, and on‑site coordination.
• Help secure raffle items, swag, and other donated goods for events.
• Support sponsorship outreach by contacting businesses, following up on leads, and preparing materials.
• Promote NVHS events through community outreach and distributing flyers to help increase attendance.
• Represent NVHS professionally while engaging with attendees, partners, and community members.
• Provide general support to the Community Engagement team before, during, and after events.

Skills and qualities

• Comfortable interacting with the public and speaking with community partners.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work in fast‑paced event environments.
• Physically able to assist with lifting supplies and event setup.
• Organized, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for supporting veterans and strengthening community connections.

Impact of this role

Community Engagement Volunteers help NVHS deliver successful events that raise critical awareness, funding, and support for local veterans. Your involvement directly strengthens our ability to serve those who served our country.