Volunteer Steps To Success

Dress for the Occasion

We are a warehouse environment that is not climate controlled. Please dress accordingly. T-shirts and shorts are acceptable as long as the shorts are appropriate for a working environment. Volunteers must wear sneakers or tennis shoes for safety.

Cell Phone Safety

Please keep cell phones in pockets. With warehouse equipment and so many moving pieces, we would prefer if cell phones were kept in pockets and not used while volunteering. You may use your phone in designated break areas.

Food and Water

We have a drink vending machines on site. This vending machine is cash only. If you would like to bring a lunch, please label it with your name and keep it in the refrigerator in our kitchen. Food may be eaten in the volunteer break room. While we do have a drink vending machine and water cooler, we encourage volunteers to bring their own reusable water bottle.

Kiara’s Strength, Furnished with Hope

When Kiara became homeless in July 2025, she had seven children depending on her and no easy path forward. For months, she lived in a hotel with her family, first through temporary support and later by paying the weekly cost on her own with one income. “It was a lot,” Kiara shared. “You don’…

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Single Mothers in Central Florida: Turning Empty Spaces into Homes

In Orange County, Florida, approximately 31% of households are led by a single parent—and most are single mothers. Behind that number are real women carrying the weight of providing, nurturing, and holding everything together, often without a safety net. Single motherhood comes with challenges tha…

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The Furniture That Made Healing Possible

Mr. Manning is a U.S. Navy veteran, a lifelong high performer, and a deeply reflective individual who believes in purpose, resilience, and community. From a young age, he learned how to stand on his own—building a life shaped by discipline, service, and determination. After his military service, …

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The Surprising Benefits of Volunteering: Why Giving Your Time Gives Back to You

June 5, 2026

Every day at The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, volunteers help turn empty houses into homes. Whether they’re sorting clothing donations, assisting in our furniture bank, supporting our mattress recycling program, or tackling large warehouse projects, their impact reaches far beyond our walls.

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Meet the Board: Richard Montes

December 30, 2025

When Richard Montes first stepped into The Mustard Seed of Central Florida’s warehouse—introduced by a fellow board member—something clicked. Seeing the mission in action, meeting the team, and witnessing the impact firsthand made the decision easy. As Richard puts it, once he met Kathy and th… read more