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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Seniors in Service Board Plans for Strategic Growth
"What is your Why?" That is the question we posed to the Seniors in Service Board of Directors to kick off the annual Board Retreat on January 25. Everyone's response to why they serve on our Board was a little different, but there was a common thread. Harnessing the...
Geared Up News- 2024 Impact Report
Highlights: Double Your Impact with Suncoast Credit Union Recognized as a Leader in Service Excellence Tampa Bay Lightning Create a Memorable Night for Grandma Shepherd Guess how many volunteer hours you gave in 2024? Now guess higher. Learn Why Having a Health...
Geared Up News- 2024 Impact Report
Highlights: Double Your Impact with Suncoast Credit Union Recognized as a Leader in Service Excellence Tampa Bay Lightning Create a Memorable Night for Grandma Shepherd Guess how many volunteer hours you gave in 2024? Now guess higher. Learn Why Having a Health...
Everyday Heroes: Inspiring Stories of Volunteers Transforming Lives
Though Kitty had never met Ed, when he walked into the VA clinic she could see he was in serious trouble. Kitty is an Operation: Veteran Connect member who serves at the front desk, greeting veterans as they arrive at the VA for their appointments. Thanks to her...