FAVACA’s unique standing as the only state-wide volunteer corps of its kind in the nation is not the only thing that sets it apart. The heart and soul of the organization is its wide range of programs available and the special volunteers that make it all possible.

Volunteerism through FAVACA has become a vital tool in creating lasting relationships between Florida and the rest of the region. The relationships that spawn as a result of FAVACA’s programs mean the betterment of health, trade, agriculture, environmental, and social and economic conditions in the region.

All programs are completely request-driven and reactionary to the needs and issues as expressed by prospective in-country partners. This provides FAVACA with the luxury of being able to put on numerous small-scale programs with a large-scale immediate impact and effectiveness.
                                                                                      
All programs are tediously evaluated by staff, volunteers, and host organizations to assure that FAVACA projects continue to be recognized in the region as synonymous with the highest level of excellence, helpfulness, and sustainability that partners throughout the region have come to expect.

Some of FAVACA''s programs that benefit the State of Florida: 

Air and seaport authorities and customs officials ensure the region complies with US Department of Homeland Security Mandates.
Florida mayors and emergency planners show municipal authorities in the region to effectively protect against, plan for and manage disasters.
Public health officals provide education in preventative healthcare and HIV/AIDs to community caregivers.
Florida entomologists work with small farmers and agricultural associations to discover and eliminate Medfly, citrus-leaf eating butterflies and other threats to food sources in the region and in Florida.
Florida entrepreneurs and planners share expertise on economic development and business planning techniques with their Caribbean counterparts.
Marine scientists teach Caribbean counterparts to protect coral reefs and mangrove areas critical to their tourism sector as well as Florida''s tourism and seafood industries.
Florida regulators teach counterpart banks, commercial enterprises and regulators to recognize and interdict money-laundering and guard against corruption.