Be A Volunteer!

The Arc Gateway wants you! We are currently looking for:

Pearl Nelson Center

1. Office support – scanning, copying, filing; monitor waiting room and covered porch; sanitize chairs and ride-on toys.

2. Therapy aide – sanitize mats, mirrors, toys, dishes; organize therapy equipment; copy home instruction plans, assessment scoring forms; video tape sessions under therapists’ direction for sharing in team consultations.

Senior Adult Program (Bayview Senior Center)

1. Sign Language Instructor – Provide informal and fun instruction to improve communication between hearing impaired individuals and their peers, every Wednesday, 12:00 – 1:30 pm.

2. Drawing Instructor – Lead a class in drawing simple shapes and everyday objects, every

Friday, 10:00 – 11:00 am. Materials provided.



Volunteer at our retail location.
We are always in need of volunteers in the Dove Gift Shop at West Florida Hospital. Email Becky Bulla for more information.

Volunteer at a Fundraising Event.

Some of our fundraisers include working with the Knights of Columbus during their Tootsie Roll Drive in March, The Bud Light Golf Classic in April, the Crab Cake Cook-Off in July, and the Wreaths of Joy Gala and Tree of Lights events in December.

Volunteer During a Recreation Event.
Help out at with our Recreation Department with a dance, during our bingo games or even at our annual dinner.

Adopt a group home.
Your family or organization can spend time at a men’s or a women’s group home and form lasting relationships.

Share Your Talents!

We can also create custom volunteer opportunities for people. For example, we've had artists, singers, dancers and massage therapists who have donated their time and talents... and made a wonderful difference at The Arc Gateway!