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.
Staying Connected During the Holidays and Beyond
For many, holidays are beloved for the sense of togetherness they instill. It’s a time to rest, spend time with family, friends, and loved ones. But for others, it’s not quite as joyful due to loneliness and isolation. Thankfully, our TelePals program matched 78...
Middle School Boys Need Male Role Models for Success
For the past two school years, members of the Bryan Glazer Family JCC Men’s Club have served as mentors for 20 eighth grade boys at Ben Hill Middle School. Their impact is undeniable. Mentees showed improved confidence in the classroom, increased school attendance,...
Compassionate Care Creates a Change of Heart
Our volunteer Kitty helps veterans learn how to use the internet to access and track their VA benefits in the Veteran Service Office (VSO). When she offered to help Joe create his account, Joe abruptly responded, "No, and I don't want one! I am old school and I like...
We’re Making Students Cry?
Our Readers in Motion program includes passing out backpacks full of educational supplies to newly registered students in K-2nd grade. Last month, when we were finishing up in Ms. Todd’s class, she instructed all the students to put their new items away, so they could...
“Are You Depressed?” Flipped to Service and Purpose
‘Are you depressed?’ My doctor would ask that question EVERY visit. I was tired of being alone, disabled and not being part of a community. Every day I sat in my chair trying to figure out what to do with my time. Then I met Carmen with Seniors in Service. She told me...
Community Support Helps Expand Health Buddies
United Way Pasco and Florida Medical Clinic Foundation are helping isolated seniors like Julia, improve their well-being through social connection and health coaching. "I didn't know who my Health Buddy would be when I first signed up, and I was even a bit...
Classroom Grandparents Eagerly Return for a New School Year
The fall season brings the start of a new school year, and our Classroom Grandparents are thrilled to get back into the classrooms to help teach children to read. Check out the photos below of our ecstatic classroom volunteers on their first day back to school. They...
Wash your Car at Woodie’s Wash Shack – Change a Veteran’s Life
Looking for ways to support our Veterans? Starting now until March 2024, when you buy a premium car wash at Woodie's Wash Shack, 40% of your purchase will support our Operation: Veteran Connect Program. With hundreds of Veterans in Tampa Bay experiencing homelessness...
SAGES Honors Community Heroes
Congratulations to Seniors in Service Community Engagement Manager Chris Noble who was honored at SAGES (Senior Actors Guild & Education Services) Delivered with Heart Awards in the category of Leadership. Each year SAGES hosts the Delivered with Heart Awards to...
Welcome Aboard New Ambassadors
Our latest class of Seniors in Service Ambassadors just completed their certification training! These wonderful volunteers understand the value of serving others and are now ready to help you find the volunteer opportunity of your dreams. As Seniors in Service...