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.
Health Buddy Honored as “Champion of Compassion”
Congratulations to our Heath Buddy Volunteer, Pamela Roberts, who was honored as a 2024 Heroes Among Us Congressional Award Winner, which recognizes the men and women who positively impact Florida’s 12th District through volunteerism, good deeds, and going above and...
The City of St. Pete Honors the Exceptional Service of Senior Volunteers
Every year, the Senior Hall of Fame celebrates exceptional St. Petersburg volunteers, recognizing their valuable contributions to enriching lives. The Senior Hall of Fame's legacy is to uphold and cultivate appreciation for these extraordinary individuals. Seniors in...
We Partied Like It’s 1984 at Our Volunteer Celebration!
We turned back the clock to 1984 to celebrate our 40th Anniversary and the volunteers who have helped build Seniors in Service's legacy! That's four decades of impactful volunteerism, tutoring and mentoring children, providing companionship to seniors, feeding hungry...
Warm My Walls Campaign Helps Veterans Feel at Home
Our Operation: Veteran Connect team hosted their first “Warm My Wall” campaign to collect donated pictures, art, prints, and wall hangings for veterans who’ve recently moved into permanent housing. Getting veterans the necessities like furniture and clothing is always...
Junior League of St. Pete is Helping Children Develop Confidence in the Classroom
The Junior League of St. Petersburg is helping set students up for success! They donated $1,000 to support Emotional Intelligence training for our Classroom Grandparent Volunteers in St. Pete. Providing our volunteers with another set of skills they can use in the...
A Celebration of Literacy Heroes: “Kids Need Us More Than Ever” Dinner
We hosted the “Kids Need Us More Than Ever” Dinner on April 10 to shine light on how Classroom Grandparent volunteers are teaching struggling students to read every day. City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent Van Ayres...
Geared Up News- April 2024
Highlights: Spectrum Empowers Veterans for Success through Digital Literacy CEO Corner & Listen Up! Volunteering Transforms Lives! Sheriff's Association Honors Volunteer & Pinellas Community Foundation Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month! Happy Volunteer...
Health Buddies Partners with the University of South Florida to Train the Next Generation of Healthcare Care Professionals
This year, students at the University of South Florida studying psychology, aging studies, and nursing have the opportunity to join the Health Buddies Club in partnership with our Health Buddies program. The Health Buddies Club is an on-campus opportunity that offers...
Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg and Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital support Children and Seniors’ Mental Well-being
Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg and Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital are helping children and seniors in South St. Petersburg improve their mental well-being through the Classroom Grandparent Program. Thanks to their $249,524 grant, we will be able to engage...
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month!
When a first-grade student is frustrated with reading and ready to give up, there is someone sitting next to him encouraging him to keep going. When a family must decide between paying the electric bill or buying food, there is someone at the food pantry full of...