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Make independence a reality. Be matched with homebound elderly or disabled adults and make a difference in their quality of life.
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Got an hour? Give an hour. RSVP volunteers choose how, where and how often they want to serve.
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Be a cherished mentor. For many children, a grandparent fills a role no one else can. Tutor and mentor students in a school near your home.
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Operation: Veteran Connect provides support for veterans and military families. Our “Veterans Serving Veterans” model creates meaningful impact for Tampa Bay.

Live Your Legacy. Be a Hero. Volunteer.

Our mission is to provide solutions to community challenges by engaging volunteers age 55+.

Founded in 1984, we connect volunteers, age 55 and over, to meet the needs and challenges of at-risk seniors, veterans and children in our community. We serve Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties and help more than 8,000 individuals annually, making a difference and changing lives through community service. Learn More.

Live your legacy now. Be a valued helper to a homebound senior, a cherished mentor to a struggling child or an appreciated companion to an at-risk veteran. We help you create meaningful volunteer opportunities. You have unique skills, abilities and interests, and we strategically match you up to where you can most benefit and benefit your community. Gear up. Be a hero.

Gear Up and get involved! Explore volunteer opportunity ideas here, or check out current volunteer events below! Click on a date to see scheduled events.

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News and Updates

Geared Up News- August 2024 

Geared Up News- August 2024 

Highlights:   Come Celebrate With Us! 40th Anniversary Bridging Generations Dinner CEO Corner & Community Partner SAGES Recognized on the Kelly Clasrkson Show! From Classroom Hero to Homebound & Our Team is Pursuing Even Bigger Goals! Support Veterans:...

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Hurricane Recovery Resources

We're still with YOU, Tampa Bay. Together, we're recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene & Hurricane Milton. If you or your loved ones have been impacted by Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton, we are here to help. Below are key resources to support your...

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Geared Up News- August 2024 

Highlights:   Come Celebrate With Us! 40th Anniversary Bridging Generations Dinner CEO Corner & Community Partner SAGES Recognized on the Kelly Clasrkson Show! From Classroom Hero to Homebound & Our Team is Pursuing Even Bigger Goals! Support Veterans:...

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Thank you to our Funders!

To see a full list of our financial partners, click here!

Americorps

Children's Board of Hillsborough

Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas

Hillsborough County Public Schools

Volunteer Florida

United Healthcare

Florida Blue Foundation

Hillsborough County, Florida

City of Tampa

Pinellas Community Foundation

United Way Suncoast

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