Flagler Volunteer Service

What Flagler Volunteer Service does

Flagler Volunteer Services (FVS) is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1989 and headquartered in Bunnell, Florida, that operates as the local volunteer coordination agency for Flagler County. The organization functions as a two-sided platform connecting community members seeking meaningful service with non-profits, government agencies, schools, and care facilities in need of volunteer labor. Its portfolio comprises nine interconnected programs: AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP (senior volunteer matching), ReadingPals (early literacy mentoring for Pre-K through 3rd grade), Emergency Support Services, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team training), COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster coalition), the Volunteer Training Series, The Giving Store (holiday gift program serving ~330 children annually with ~2,000 gifts), Flagler Blanketeers (handmade comfort items for crisis recipients), and the S.W.A.T. Team (short-term event support).

The underlying technology stack is conventional rather than proprietary: FVS uses standard office software, web-based Google Forms for volunteer intake and hour reporting, email newsletters, and a GoDaddy-powered website. There is no mobile application, no API, no disclosed data flywheel, and no AI components. Distribution is direct and local: organizations submit volunteer needs via online forms, FVS forwards those requests to its volunteer base, and individuals self-register through sign-up forms and orientations.

The revenue model is non-commercial and depends on diversified contributed income streams. Funding derives from tax-deductible individual donations processed through Pledge.to, grants from program partners (AmeriCorps Seniors, The Children's Movement of Florida), and a portfolio of recurring fundraising events — an annual Lucky Draw Reverse Raffle (500 tickets at $50), Tiki Time IV gala ($65/ticket with table and sponsorship tiers up to $1,000), semi-annual rummage sales, an annual Giving Store Breakfast ($30/ticket), fundraising cruises, and a tiered "Friends of FVS" annual membership program ranging from $100 (Community Friends) to $1,000 (Community Champions). FVS holds an active Florida charitable solicitation registration (CH22591) and was awarded the 2025 Candid.org Gold Seal of transparency, upgraded from the 2023 Silver Seal.

Name

Flagler Volunteer Service

Legal name

Flagler Volunteer Services

Website

https://flaglervolunteer.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Flagler Volunteer Services is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1989 that coordinates volunteers across nine programs — including disaster response, early literacy, senior engagement, and holiday giving — connecting Flagler County residents with non-profits, schools, and government agencies needing volunteer support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Volunteer Coordination Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Help Supply Services (7363), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Volunteerism, Service-Learning & Community Service (EDALAHAG)

Keywords

• Volunteer coordination services
• Community nonprofit programs
• Disaster preparedness training
• Senior volunteer engagement
• Emergency response services

Headquarters

HQ city

Flagler Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and community members supporting the non-profit's mission to coordinate volunteer services in Flagler County.
2. Grants: Funding from grantors supporting specific programs including AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP, ReadingPals, Emergency Support Services, The Giving Store, Blanketeers, and S.W.A.T. programs.
3. Lucky Draw Reverse Raffle: Annual reverse raffle fundraiser selling 500 tickets at $50 each, with potential prize payouts of $12,500 if all tickets sold. Drawing held annually in June.
4. Tiki Time Event: Annual luau-themed fundraising event with tickets at $65 per person (with volunteer discount), table sales, silent auction, and sponsorship tiers from $100 to $1,000.
5. Semi-Annual Rummage Sales: Spring and Fall rummage sales at Flagler County Fairgrounds, accepting donations year-round. Major fundraiser for The Giving Store program.
6. Giving Store Breakfast: Annual fundraising breakfast event at $30 per ticket, with raffle opportunities for donated gifts, to benefit the Giving Store holiday program.
7. Fundraising Cruises: Group cruises organized to bring supporters together while raising funds for community programs.
8. Friends of FVS Membership: Annual membership program supporting Flagler Volunteer Services with tiered recognition: Community Champions ($1,000), Volunteer Champions ($500), Change Makers ($250), Community Friends ($100).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Flagler Volunteer Services is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that coordinates and connects community volunteers with non-profits, government agencies, and community programs in Flagler County, Florida. It operates a portfolio of nine volunteer programs spanning disaster preparedness and response (Emergency Support Services, CERT, COAD, Volunteer Training Series), early literacy mentoring (ReadingPals), senior volunteering (AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP), holiday gift-giving (The Giving Store), handmade comfort items (Flagler Blanketeers), and short-term event support (S.W.A.T. Team).

Product overview

Flagler Volunteer Service is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as the local volunteer coordination agency for Flagler County, Florida, operating since 1989. The organization functions as a unified volunteer services platform connecting residents with opportunities to serve their community. Its portfolio consists of nine interconnected volunteer programs: AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP provides senior volunteer matching; ReadingPals offers early literacy mentorship for Pre-K to 3rd grade students; Emergency Support Services, CERT, and COAD comprise the disaster preparedness and response suite; The Giving Store provides holiday gifts to disadvantaged children; Flagler Blanketeers creates and distributes handmade comfort items; S.W.A.T. Team handles short-term event support; and Volunteer Training Series delivers disaster preparedness education. Together, these programs coordinate volunteer efforts across education, emergency response, youth services, and community support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP A federal volunteer program that pairs adults aged 55 and older with local organizations to address community needs through tutoring, mentoring, disaster preparedness, and nonprofit capacity building.
• ReadingPals A statewide early literacy initiative that provides volunteer mentors for students from Pre-K to 3rd grade to improve reading skills, build confidence, and foster a love of reading through one-on-one or small group settings.
• Emergency Support Services A disaster volunteer program that utilizes trained volunteers to prepare for and respond to disasters affecting Flagler County, including managing Volunteer Reception Centers during Emergency Operations Center activations.
• CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Educates community members in disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills including fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
• COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster) A coalition of community organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies working together to plan and coordinate community responses to emergency and disaster situations through the 4 C's: Communication, Coordination, Cooperation, and Collaboration.
• Volunteer Training Series Disaster volunteer training sessions including CERT courses, roof tarping, emergency radio communications, mosquito control, first aid certification, and triage training held at the Flagler County Emergency Operations Center.
• The Giving Store A holiday gift program allowing local children in Kindergarten through 5th grade to select free gifts for each household member, teaching children the 'Joy of Giving' during the holiday season; serves over 350 children and provides nearly 2,000 gifts annually.
• Flagler Blanketeers A volunteer program where residents with knitting or crocheting skills create handmade items (blankets, shawls, hats, baby items) for distribution to people facing crisis at nursing homes, hospices, oncology centers, and other care facilities.
• S.W.A.T. Team (Support Workers Available Today) Volunteers who support local special events, community activities, one-day projects, or short-term assignments such as book fairs, holiday events, sporting events, fundraisers, parades, and community clean-ups.
• Friends of FVS Membership Program Annual membership and sponsorship program supporting Flagler Volunteer Services with tiered recognition levels: Community Champions ($1,000), Volunteer Champions ($500), Change Makers ($250), and Community Friends ($100).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 330 children served annually with nearly 2,000 gifts through The Giving Store
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Flagler County Emergency ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagler County Emergency Management partners with Flagler Volunteer Services to host the Disaster Volunteer Training Series at the Flagler County Emergency Operations Center. This partnership enables CERT training, emergency radio communications, and other disaster preparedness courses for community volunteers.
• Flagler County COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOAD brings together local organizations, businesses, nonprofits, and houses of worship with government officials and emergency management professionals to strengthen community disaster response and preparedness through the principles of Cooperation, Communication, Coordination, and Collaboration.
• The Children's Movement of FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReadingPals is a statewide early literacy initiative led by The Children's Movement of Florida. Flagler Volunteer Services operates the local ReadingPals program serving Pre-K to 3rd grade students who may need extra help with reading.
• AmeriCorps SeniorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program pairs Americans aged 55 and older with organizations making changes in communities. Flagler Volunteer Services operates the local RSVP program, providing flexible volunteer opportunities for seniors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Points of Light: National volunteer service organization promoting volunteerism across the U.S. Comparable as an umbrella volunteer engagement entity but operates at much larger scale with corporate, government, and nonprofit partnerships globally.
• American Red Cross (Central & Northern Florida): National disaster response organization with regional volunteer coordination. Listed as an FVS partner for disaster response. Comparable disaster volunteer infrastructure but operates at vastly larger scale with paid staff.
• AmeriCorps: Federal agency funding national service programs including AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP — the same program FVS operates locally. Comparable as the parent funder/operator of senior volunteer engagement, though at federal scale.
• Volunteer Florida: Florida's commission on volunteerism and community service, administering AmeriCorps programs statewide. Comparable as the state-level volunteer coordination body that funds and supports local programs including FVS's RSVP.

Direct peers

• VolunteerMatch: National digital volunteer matching platform connecting volunteers with nonprofit opportunities. Directly comparable as a volunteer coordination infrastructure, though VolunteerMatch operates digitally nationwide rather than as a local community-embedded nonprofit.
• HandsOn Network: Network of local volunteer action centers that mobilize people to address community needs. Directly comparable model of regional volunteer coordination hubs, though HandsOn operates affiliate centers across many U.S. cities.
• JustServe: Volunteer matching platform connecting individuals with community service opportunities. Comparable as a volunteer coordination tool, but JustServe is a digital-first national platform rather than a community-embedded nonprofit.

Emerging players

• Idealist: Online platform for volunteer opportunities, jobs, and internships in the nonprofit sector. Comparable as a volunteer matching service but operates primarily as a digital job board rather than a local community convener.
• Create the Good (AARP): AARP's volunteer engagement platform focused on the 50+ demographic — directly overlapping with FVS's AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP target audience. Comparable in senior volunteer focus but operates as a digital affiliate of AARP.

Regional players

• United Way (Flagler County): Local United Way affiliate operating in Flagler County. Comparable as a community-coordinating nonprofit in the same geography, though United Way focuses on fundraising distribution rather than direct volunteer coordination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FlaglerVolunteerServicesInc
• Instagraminstagram.com/flagler_volunteer_services
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flagler-volunteer-service

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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