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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 2,500 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- June 2023

Geared Up News- June 2023

Highlights:       Seniors in Service Honored with Florida Blue Foundation Sapphire Award  CEO Corner Keith Smith Wins Volunteer of the Year St. Pete Hall of Fame Inducts Barbara Burnett Mayor Jane Castor Praises Classroom Grandparents & Presenting...

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Geared Up News- June 2023

Highlights:       Seniors in Service Honored with Florida Blue Foundation Sapphire Award  CEO Corner Keith Smith Wins Volunteer of the Year St. Pete Hall of Fame Inducts Barbara Burnett Mayor Jane Castor Praises Classroom Grandparents & Presenting...

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Geared Up News – April 2023

Highlights:  Meet Our Seniors in Service Ambassadors & Volunteers Show Up for One Another CEO Corner Geared Up and Grateful! Honoring the Contributions of Our Volunteers. 100 Women Who Care Help Children Succeed & Marco's Pizza Helps Mentoring Volunteer Rush...

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Thank you to our Funders!

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

Show Your Support Today

$25Foster Grandparent for
One Student for a Week





$50Food for 100 Meals
Prepared by RSVP





$125Homebound Senior
Companion for a Month





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