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.
Support Veterans: Donate Clothing in Tampa Bay
Operation: Veteran Connect is making it easy for you to donate your gently used clothing to support veterans. We've set up six charity clothing donation boxes right here in Tampa! Many of our heroes face tough times, especially when trying to get back on their feet...
Our Team is Pursuing Even Bigger Goals!
We have some wonderful news and a few bittersweet farewells to share with you as our team changes roles and pursues new adventures.Pictured from left to right: Aria Garling, Jeannice Cardoza, Gabby Lugo, Andrea KambouAria Garling was promoted from Health Buddies...
From Classroom Hero to Homebound: How a Senior Companion Volunteer Brought Joy Back into Betty’s Life
Betty Odne is used to being the one serving others. She loves spending time serving children in their classroom. Answering their questions and helping them learn to read. But after a recent surgery to fix her pacemaker, Betty had to take a break from volunteering. “I...
Community Partner SAGES Recognized as “RAD Humans” on the Kelly Clarkson Show!
Click the button below to see SAGES featured on the Kelly Clarkson Show! We’re so honored to be connected to a community partner who helps seniors use their talents to create “Plays with Purpose”! Congratulations to SAGES and all the volunteers who make this wonderful...
CEO Corner
At the end of July, our Seniors in Service team spent four days in Baltimore at the AmeriCorps Seniors Annual Convening. We met professionals from all over the country who are as passionate as we are about engaging older adults as volunteers, because they see the...
Geared Up News- June 2024
Highlights: Thunderous Tribute: Tampa Bay Lightning Honors Classroom Grandmas CEO Corner & Junior League of St. Pete is Helping Children Develop Confidence A Celebration of Literacy Heroes: “Kids Need Us More Than Ever” Dinner “The Right to Read” Screening,...
Thunderous Tribute: Tampa Bay Lightning Honors Classroom Grandmas
Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation is supporting struggling students! Our Classroom Grandparent Volunteers were honored as Tampa Bay Lightning Community Heroes for their dedication to helping the most challenged children overcome adversity and learn to read. Thank you to...
CEO Corner
At Seniors in Service, we’re following the lead of US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy to make 2024 the “Year of Connection!” We live in a fast-paced, digitally dominated world, and it’s easy to overlook the profound importance of personal human connection. Humans are...
100 Good Guys St. Pete Help Classroom Grandparents Expand to New Schools
A huge thank you to 100 Good Guys - St. Pete for donating $10,000 to Seniors in Service at their third-ever meeting! This donation will help place two new volunteer grandparents in classrooms at Mount Vernon Elementary and New Heights Elementary in St. Pete. A...
Walmart Invests in Student Achievement
Walmart Tampa Market on Florida Avenue didn’t just invest in creating a better store; they invested in creating a better community! On April 26, we helped celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of their newly renovated store. At the event, they donated $1,000 to support our...