Tales of Our Volunteer Heroes and Life-Changing Community Service Programs
Want ideas for volunteering in the Tampa Bay area? Enjoy articles and volunteer and contributor spotlights that offer insights and firsthand experiences with our programs.
First Responders Peace Garden – ONE TIME EVENT 09/11
Location: The Franciscan Center - 3010 N. Perry Ave. Tampa, FL 33603. Purpose and Duties: Help The Franciscan Center of Tampa create a “First Responders Peace Garden”. It will be used by their retreat guests for meditation and peaceful...
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TeleHealth Buddies: Supporting Seniors with Chronic Disease
Before COVID-19 we launched Health Buddies to reduce preventable hospital readmissions for at-risk elders struggling with chronic disease. Hospital readmissions are very expensive, accounting for $15 billion in annual health care spending. Many who...
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Students and Seniors Getting Through Crisis, Together
An Intergenerational TelePals Story Chelsea Hammerton, a psychology student at USF St. Petersburg has it all planned out. She will pursue her ambition to earn a Masters degree in Psychology at USF as soon she earns her BA in 2021. It’s the next step in her life goal...
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Operation Veteran Connect
Operation: Veteran Connect engages volunteers who are veterans or military family members who feel a special calling to serve other veterans. Many are mobilized as AmeriCorps Members, committing 20 hours/week for a full year to empower veterans in their...
read moreDr. Jack Lamb Leaves a Legacy Across Tampa Bay That Lives Forever
Retired educator Dr. Jack Lamb died last week at 85, leaving a legacy across Tampa Bay that lives on. Our community was forever changed because of Jack Lamb. He showed up. He changed lives. He inspired us all. We will always remember him as the ultimate educator,...
read moreWe’re Here for You. Because Together, We’re Better.
The last few months have been hard on all of us. COVID-19 has spread more than disease: it has spread isolation, loneliness, and fear. Usually, we talk about this trifecta in terms of seniors. Now, we know it’s wreaking havoc on everyone. It is easy in times like this...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Growing Hope with Tomatoes
If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s that good begets good. In a time of crisis, loneliness and fear, Seniors in Service volunteers have found ways to bring sunshine. Our volunteers Don and Connie Smith are a great example. They, along with their neighbor, Jackie...
read moreAT SENIORS IN SERVICE, ENGAGING VOLUNTEERS IS OUR SPECIALTY
Click below to learn why!Seniors in Service volunteers experience both emotional and physical health benefits from staying active and fulfilled, delaying their own need for services. Our volunteers feel a true sense of purpose from using their existing skills – and...
read moreHomebound Elders Receive Hot Meals Delivered from Local Restaurants
Seniors in Service is partnering with the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Pasco County Senior Services, and Neighborly Care Network to support the 300% increase in requests from low-income seniors for home-delivered meals. Dining Out At Home...
read moreMatch Campaign: EXTENDED!
Here's how Seniors in Service is helping Tampa Bay Seniors stay healthy, safe, and connected: TelePals offers friendly conversation and wellness checks that tells a lonely senior, “You have a friend who cares.” Your gift helps someone’s elderly parent or widowed...
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