American flag at sunset
—— CALENDAR & COMMUNITY GATHERINGS

SERVICE LOOKS GOOD HERE.

Stay connected through our general body meetings, signature 5K and charity tournaments, hospital volunteering, and community outreach opportunities.

OCT 08 TUESDAY
VITAS Volunteering Onboarding

VITAS Volunteer Application Orientation

5:00 PM Online • Link to be provided

Learn about the VITAS volunteer application and onboarding process and opportunities available to VOP members.

OCT 16 FRIDAY
VITAS Volunteer Onboarding

VITAS Volunteer Application Orientation

12:00 PM Online • Link to be provided

A second orientation opportunity for members interested in volunteering with VITAS Healthcare.

OCT 18 SUNDAY
Signature Fundraiser 501(c)(3) Benefit

Annual Veterans Day 5K Run & Walk

8:00 AM Check-In Flavet Field • UF Campus Course

Join VOP for our Walk, Run, & Roll 5K bringing students, veterans, and the community together in support of VOP's mission. Food and drink will be provided, raffle to be held.

OCT 22 THURSDAY
General Body Meeting VOP Members

GBM #3

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location TBD

VOP's third general body meeting of the semester featuring organization updates, upcoming volunteer opportunities, events, and member information.

—— OUR PROVEN TRACK RECORD

MILESTONES & PAST EVENTS.

From signature fundraising events to community partnerships, VOP has grown from a student-led initiative into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting veterans throughout Gainesville and the surrounding community.

Fundraising For The Fight

Build Through Community Support

Since VOP's founding, we have raised more than $10,000 in support of our mission, including over $5,000 in the past year from our two signature events alone.

Over $10,000 Raised • $5,000 Raised From 5K And Pickleball Events
Fall Campus Race

Walk, Run, and Roll 5K

Our signature 5K has brought together nearly 200 runners at each event, connecting students, veterans, families, and members of the Gainesville community through service and fundraising.

Nearly 200 Runners Each 5K • Community-Wide
Hospital Service

Patriots and Pickleball

Our most recent pickleball tournament brought together roughly 40 teams, making it one of VOP's largest community fundraising events and helping generate support for our veteran-focused programs.

40 Teams • Community-Wide