JACKSONVILLE - While Jaguars staff, players and coaches are relentlessly committed to building a better Jacksonville throughout the year, the team doubled down on that promise in April during National Volunteer Month.
Over the course of the month, Jaguars front office staff dedicated more than 1,200 volunteer hours to local nonprofits addressing food insecurity and homelessness; beautifying neighborhoods; supporting children, families and animals; among other areas of need.
The Jaguars Foundation partnered with several nonprofits including The Arc Jacksonville, Jacksonville Humane Society, Sulzbacher Center, Feeding Northeast Florida and others to provide 12 volunteer opportunities throughout the month. Some of the activities that volunteers participated in included planting sea oats and removing invasive vegetation from Jacksonville beaches, preparing garden beds for an urban farm, crafting enrichment toys for zoo animals, assembling care kits for homeless residents, and leading games for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Throughout April, the Jaguars front office staff:
- Sorted 14,854 pounds of food
- Assembled 700 care kits for the homeless
- Planted 1,675 Sea Oats and Bitter Panic Grass
- Cleaned 7,296 pounds of laundry
- Removed 200 pounds of invasive plants
- Made 460 sandwiches
- Assembled 4 garden beds
- Walked 90 dogs
- Framed 1 home completely & wrapped another
Additionally, 15 percent of the total volunteer hours conducted by Jaguars staff were spent volunteering during their personal time at places of worship, serving on boards of local nonprofits, mentoring youth, or coaching community sports.
"National Volunteer Month set the stage for coordinated opportunities to give back to the community and highlight the volunteer leadership that our team contributes during their personal time as well. But it doesn't end there," said T-Neisha Tate, VP of social responsibility. "Through Jaguars Foundation partnerships with local nonprofits year-round, we will continue to coordinate efforts for our philanthropic-minded staff to do good while encouraging their personal commitments to volunteerism in Greater Jacksonville."
Special thanks to Gallagher, ReRoute Americas, The Laundry Zone, Coke Florida, Firehouse Subs, Delaware North, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Jacksonville District for working with us to make this National Volunteer month impactful.
In honor of National Volunteerism Month, the Jacksonville Jaguars joined forces with local nonprofits to make a meaningful impact across Northeast Florida. Throughout April, our front office staff volunteered their time to support a wide range of outreach, from the Jacksonville Zoo, to a beach cleanups, to food insecurity and more. Our team emphasized our commitment to community engagement, highlighting that giving back is central to the Jaguars' mission both on and off the field.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer to assist at The Laundry Zone for National Laundry Day on April 15, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer to help sort and pack food for Feeding Northeast Florida on April 29, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer prepping food at the Sulzbacher on April 7, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer walking dogs at the Jacksonville Humane Society on April 4, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer to help Earthas Farm on April 11, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer with Changing Homelessness by packing care kits at EverBank Stadium on April 2, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer to help Earthas Farm on April 11, 2025.
Orange Park, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer to help Waste Not Want Not with revitalizing their space on April 8, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer to make enrichment toys at the Jacksonville Zoo on April 10, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer to make enrichment toys at the Jacksonville Zoo on April 10, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer during a Bingo and Bond event at The Arc Jacksonville Village on April 1, 2025.
Orange Park, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer to help Waste Not Want Not with revitalizing their space on April 8, 2025.
Orange Park, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer to help Waste Not Want Not with revitalizing their space on April 8, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer to help Earthas Farm on April 11, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer walking dogs at the Jacksonville Humane Society on April 4, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer to make enrichment toys at the Jacksonville Zoo on April 10, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer prepping food at the Sulzbacher on April 7, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer prepping food at the Sulzbacher on April 7, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer with Changing Homelessness by packing care kits at EverBank Stadium on April 2, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer walking dogs at the Jacksonville Humane Society on April 4, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer to help clean up the Heritage Beach on April 17, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer to assist at The Laundry Zone for National Laundry Day on April 15, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer to help clean up the Heritage Beach on April 17, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer with Changing Homelessness by packing care kits at EverBank Stadium on April 2, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer during a Bingo and Bond event at The Arc Jacksonville Village on April 1, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer to help sort and pack food for Feeding Northeast Florida on April 29, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer during a Bingo and Bond event at The Arc Jacksonville Village on April 1, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer to help with a home build for Habitat for Humanity with Gallagher on April 23, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer to help with a home build for Habitat for Humanity with Gallagher on April 23, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer to assist at The Laundry Zone for National Laundry Day on April 15, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer to help with a home build for Habitat for Humanity with Gallagher on April 23, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer to help sort and pack food for Feeding Northeast Florida on April 29, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars staff members volunteer to help clean up the Heritage Beach on April 17, 2025.
