Volunteer With The Other Side of the Fence
Bring what you know. Help us build what comes next.
You do not have to fit one volunteer job description
to make a difference here.
Our work brings together children, families,
mental health, learning, animal rescue,
community, creativity, hands-on experiences,
media, mentorship, and opportunity.
That means there are a lot of ways
the right person can help.
Animals
Mentorship
Events
Media
Skilled Trades
Community
Professional Skills
Behind The Scenes
Your Time Can Become Something Bigger
Sometimes one person opens a door that changes everything.
It might be the person who teaches a young person a skill.
The person who transports an animal to safety.
The person who helps at an event,
fixes something that is broken,
takes photographs, organizes supplies,
makes an introduction, or shares professional knowledge.
You may have exactly what one part of this mission needs.
Why Volunteer Here?
Because meaningful work takes a community.
The Other Side of the Fence was built around a simple idea:
lives can look very different when people are given
connection, support, opportunity, and another chance.
Use What You Already Know
Your everyday skills may be incredibly useful here.
Teaching, organizing, repairing, creating,
photographing, caring for animals,
fundraising, driving, writing, building,
or simply showing up reliably all matter.
Help Create Access
Rural families often face distance,
transportation, financial barriers,
and fewer specialized opportunities.
Volunteers can help bring more within reach.
Become Part Of Something Growing
We are building programs that connect
mental health, education, rescue,
practical skills, community,
creativity, and meaningful experiences.
Where Could You Fit?
There is more than one way to make a difference.
Start with what interests you,
what you know how to do,
or the kind of impact you would like to make.
YOUTH
Youth + Mentoring
Approved volunteers may support
youth activities, mentoring,
learning, life skills,
special projects, community experiences,
and positive adult connection.
RESCUE
Animal Rescue
Help with animal care,
rescue-related needs,
transportation, supplies,
enrichment, events,
foster support, or other approved activities.
CREATE
Media + Creative Work
Photography, video,
editing, graphics,
storytelling, writing,
social media, design,
and helping us tell the stories behind the mission.
BUILD
Skilled Trades + Projects
Carpentry, mechanical skills,
electrical work, fabrication,
painting, construction,
repair, technology,
and hands-on project support.
EVENTS
Events + Community
Help with setup,
outreach, check-in,
activities, logistics,
community events,
fundraising, and special projects.
PROFESSIONAL
Professional Skills
Business, marketing,
technology, education,
finance, nonprofit experience,
trades, communications,
grant writing, and other professional expertise.
ROAD
Transportation + Logistics
Approved volunteers may help
move supplies, equipment,
animals, or support other
program transportation and logistics needs.
OFFICE
Behind The Scenes
Scheduling, communications,
research, organizing,
data entry, outreach,
administrative projects,
and the quiet work that keeps everything moving.
YOU
Something We Haven’t Thought Of
Have an unusual skill,
an interesting connection,
a creative idea,
or something you think could help?
We want to hear about it.
Different Programs. One Mission.
Your interests may lead you to a particular part of our work.
ReConnect Programs
Mental health, learning,
skill-building, youth opportunity,
connection, and experiences
designed to help people move forward.
Animal Rescue
Humane care, rescue support,
animal welfare,
foster and adoption efforts,
and helping animals reach safer futures.
HighOctane Heroes
Hands-on youth experiences involving
rescue, creativity, media,
practical skills, adventure,
mentorship, and signature opportunities.
You Can Help Without Being A Traditional Volunteer
Sometimes the most valuable contribution is a connection.
Maybe you know a business owner,
tradesperson, veterinarian,
educator, destination,
event organizer, filmmaker,
donor, rescue organization,
employer, mentor, or community partner.
Maybe your workplace has equipment,
materials, space, expertise,
or opportunities that could help.
One introduction can open a door
we could never open alone.
Not Nearby?
You may still have something valuable to contribute.
We are rooted in rural Florida,
but not every volunteer contribution
has to happen in person.
Create From Anywhere
Editing, design,
research, writing,
digital projects, marketing,
and other skills can sometimes
be contributed remotely.
Share Your Network
Introductions to businesses,
professionals, organizations,
sponsors, destinations,
and community partners
can come from anywhere.
Support An Opportunity
Financial support,
donated supplies,
equipment, professional expertise,
and sponsorship can help
make opportunities possible from miles away.
Volunteering With Responsibility
The right help in the right role.
Volunteer requirements vary depending
on the activity and level of responsibility.
Not every role involves direct contact
with children, families, or animals.
Some positions may require
screening, training,
documentation, supervision,
additional approval,
or specific qualifications.
Volunteers are expected to follow
program boundaries,
confidentiality expectations,
safety procedures,
supervision requirements,
and organizational policies.
We want volunteering to be meaningful
for the people helping and safe
for the people and animals we serve.
Ready To Get Involved?
Tell us what you bring.
You do not need to know exactly
which volunteer role fits you.
Tell us about your interests,
skills, experience,
availability, ideas,
or the part of our mission
that caught your attention.
Bring what you know.
Bring who you know.
Bring an idea.
No Time To Volunteer?
You can still help create what comes next.
Donations help support
programs, rescue work,
youth opportunities,
supplies, equipment,
transportation, activities,
and the resources required
to turn ideas into real experiences.
Every form of support helps move the mission forward.
Volunteer opportunities depend on
current organizational needs,
program capacity,
appropriate screening,
required qualifications,
supervision,
available resources,
and safety requirements.