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Florida Jobs & Volunteer Opportunities
Our listing of Florida jobs and volunteer opportunities for homeschoolers is ordered alphabetically by city. If you would like to submit a Florida co-op or academic resource, you may do so using the red button above.
Part Time Jobs available for teens at Trampoline Park in BradentonBradenton
Altitude Trampoline Park is looking for energetic individuals with a passion for guest experience to join our team! Our Team Members are tasked with maintaining a safe and fun environment for all…
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The Moccasin Lake Environmental Education CenterClearwater/Tampa Bay
Moccasin Lake is a 51-acre nature preserve with trails and boardwalks under a canopy of mature oaks and across ponds and creeks, with an array of wildlife including gopher turtles, raccoons, and many…
Heathcote Botanical Gardens volunteer opportunitiesFt. Pierce, Treasure Coast
Heathcote is a small, mostly volunteer run, non-profit botanical garden in Ft. Pierce, FL. Volunteer opportunities are open to ages 14 and 15 with parent/guardian/teacher participation. Under 18…
Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding CenterLoxahatchee
Volunteer opportunity - no horse experience necessary. …
North Port Meals on WheelsNorth Port, Sarasota County
Volunteer drivers needed - 9:30 am to noon, Monday - Saturday …
EEIStatewide
EEI is a recruiting/staffing company. EEI's initiative directly connects graduating high school seniors with the workforce, allowing the bypass or delay of an undergraduate education. One of the…
Florida Miscellaneous Resources
Brevard Homeschool EvaluationsBrevard County
Looking for some local help to start homeschooling? Need an evaluator who can meet you "virtually" or in-person? Here is a homeschool mother of seven who provides coaching, mentoring, tutoring, and evaluations for homeschoolers in ALL Florida counties.
Genesis Family Enrichment Center, IncGainesville
Genesis Family Enrichment Center provides Trust Based Relational Intervention training and workshops to parents, caregivers and organizations. It is a trauma-informed, attachment centered and evidence-based intervention designed to help children who have experienced trauma albeit in utero, as a result of a difficult pregnancy, hospitalizations, abuse, neglect or family or relational trauma. This resource provides assessments and customizable programs for children diagnosed with ADHD/ADD. Genesis Family Enrichment Center also conducts Nurture Groups at several locations. Nurture Groups help children learn skills and competencies like self-regulation, behavior management, and more! Nurture Group classes are held every Monday at Alive Church in Gainesville and every Tuesday at United Church of Gainesville. Trust Based Relational Intervention workshops are scheduled at the end of every month. Call (352) 219-1620 to register.
South Florida Homeschool Resource CenterMiami, Broward, Ft. Lauderdale
South Florida Homeschool Resource Center, SFLHRC, serving Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, is a central hub for our homeschooling community, providing a range of educational and enrichment programs. SFLHRC provides families with a warm, welcoming community that represents a range of ethnic backgrounds, nationalities, languages spoken, races, religious beliefs, political affiliations, as well as homeschooling philosophies. SFLHRC's mission is to nurture the potential of each child, to celebrate his/her individuality; and to offer every child the opportunity to lead as well as learn, to teach as well as explore.
The Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation: Aptitude Testing for Career and College Guidance in FloridaMultiple locations
For over 100 years the nonprofit Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation (JOCRF) has been offering comprehensive career aptitude testing that helps high school students (14+ and up) plan for college and career. Each person's unique combination of aptitudes predicts the types of careers and degree programs they'll thrive in. Using your aptitudes in your work and schooling has been shown to be a key to success and satisfaction. This service offers 6 hours of hands-on, interactive assessments that feel like puzzles or games. Test results are discussed with the family in 60-90 minute consultation appointments (plus a free, second consultation), and all clients receive a 20-page report with their scores and a list of sample careers that would fit their aptitudes. Testing with the Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation is called a best-kept secret for college planning! Two locations:
- 150 East Palmetto Park Road, Suite 800, Boca Raton, Florida
- 5401 W Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 100, Tampa, Florida
Cheerful Heart AcademyNaples
Cheerful Heart Academy is a non-traditional private school serving as an umbrella for home educated students in the state of Florida. Cheerful Heart Academy is registered with the Florida Department of Education as a private non-public school. (FLDOE #5844) Our purpose is to provide parents with the structured organization and accountability of a school while they enjoy the benefits of teaching at home. We hope to help many parents with this responsibility of giving their children a superior education.
Palm Beach International AcademyPalm Beach County
Founded in 1989 as Private Tutoring Services, Palm Beach International Academy has been developing educational programs focusing on the individual learning styles, needs and lifestyles of students of all ages. Offers a educational hub, offering small group classrooms, one-on-one learning areas and social spaces for students, K-12 with the goal of creating the “21st Century Classroom” through innovative, project-based learning initiatives.
Legacy Young Men's GroupPanama City
The Green Wave Young Men's Group in Panama City is designed to support the physical, social, spiritual and emotional development and well-being of young men aged 11-17 through psychotherapy and life-skills techniques. Led by Rob Gambrell, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, this program aims to provide a safe and supportive space for young men to explore their emotions, build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and acquire essential life skills. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, emotional regulation, positive relationships, and personal growth. There will be 3 groups that meet weekly. Group A will be for young men aged 11-13, Group B will be for young men ages 13-15 and Group C for those ages 15-17 .
Optimal Learning Skills: Listen, Think, Read, and MovePasco and Hillsborough Counties.
Optimal Learning Skills helps children that struggle with learning. Offers programs that can identify and successfully treat learning problems, that are often reflected in behavior, such as unable to sit still/not staying on task/difficulty Reading-sounding out words/needs instructions repeated/makes reversals or confuses words. The good news is that none of these systems are permanent. With specific training, the brain can work more efficiently in all of the areas. Scientifically based programs for each individual!
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Homeschool Evaluations by LacyPensacola/Panhandle area
While based in Florida's panhandle, I can help with your child's annual evaluation regardless of where you live in Florida. Portfolio evaluations are conducted virtually. However, face-to-face evaluations are available for local residents. Email (lacymcshane@gmail.com) for information for a personal, quick, and stress-free evaluation to keep you compliant with Florida's homeschooling laws.
Palm Grove Christian SchoolSarasota
Palm Grove Christian School serves as a non-traditional private school for families that wish to home educate their children. Also called an "Umbrella" or " Cover" school.
Julington Creek Speech TherapySt. Johns
Julington Creek Speech Therapy provides speech therapy services, early literacy, phonological awareness classes, and social skills groups. Services and classes are provided by Erin Keegan Fields, a licensed speech language pathologist with over 20 years of experience, who loves working with toddlers, preschoolers, and children of all ages. She has a special affinity for home schooled children. Some health insurances are accepted. Step Up for Students is accepted. Contact phone number is (904) 441-0533. https://www.jcstherapy.com.
Atrium SchoolStatewide
Academic Excellence at Home, the Atrium School is an umbrella school for homeschoolers in Florida.
Oaks Private SchoolStatewide
The Oaks Private School provides Florida's homechooling families with academic, administrative and legal covering. Phone:1.866.798.TOPS
Sunshine Homeschool EvaluationsStatewide
Offering professional and hassle-free CYBER portfolio evaluations for Florida homeschooling families.
Allendale AcademyStatewide
Allendale Academy is a homeschool umbrella virtual private school registered with the Florida Department of Education (FL ID 523109). Allendale Academy provides transcripts, diplomas, college and scholarship application assistance, record keeping, guidance counseling and curriculum/scope and sequence recommendations.
Umbrella FVPSStatewide
UFVPS is a free K-12 virtual private school registered with the fldoe (8712) and is open to students statewide. We provide free resources for curriculum, diplomas, attendance records, student ID's, and guidance. Open enrollment year round. All faiths or no faith, welcome.
Applewood Private EducationStatewide
Applewood Private Education is a Florida-based Umbrella School program that offers year-round enrollment. Their program is designed to offer the most freedom possible to homeschooling families: enrolled families are not required to report curriculum, portfolios, or complete standardized tests. At the same time, they have a qualified staff of education professionals who are always available to offer guidance and support, as needed.
Life Learning Academy Umbrella SchoolStatewide
Life Learning Academy is a private umbrella school serving students throughout the state of Florida. Students have opportunities to gather together virtually for academics and fun.
Homeschool Evaluations with Stephanie HancockStatewide
In-Person and Virtual Portfolio Review Evaluation Services Offered *A log of educational activities *Titles of reading materials *Samples of work from the beginning, middle, and end of the year for each subject (3 samples per subject; 10-12 work samples in total). *The evaluator will need to have a follow-up discussion with the student: We will discuss the child's progress that they have made throughout the year, which is required by Florida law. Schedule Your Evaluation at https://koalendar.com/e/evaluation-with-stephanie
Flourishing Family AcademyTallahassee
Flourishing Family Academy is dedicated to supporting families on their homeschooling journey. Whether a family is just beginning or has been homeschooling for years, the academy offers enrichment classes designed to help students and parents thrive. In addition, Flourishing Family Academy provides personalized consultations, whether families are setting up their school year or making adjustments along the way. The academy also strongly recommends the Connected Families parenting courses, offered free of charge at North Point Christian Church, as a way to create smoother homeschool days and strengthen family connections. It is the academy’s honor to walk alongside parents as they educate and nurture their children. All services are available through direct pay with Step Up.
Inspire Therapy SolutionsWinter Park
Inspire Therapy Solutions is a whole child (holistic) pediatric occupational therapy specializing in primitive reflex integration, optimizing sensory processing, improving executive function and self-regulation, and building cognitive/academic, social, and self-care skills. Call for a free 15-minute consultation 321-424-7011.
