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.
Mayor Jane Castor Showers Our Classroom Grandparents With Praise!
Seniors in Service was honored to welcome City of Tampa Mayor, Jane Castor, to our Foster Grandparent in-service training in April! Mayor Castor partners with Seniors in Service through her “Castor’s Classroom Companions” initiative to place volunteers into classrooms...
St. Pete Inducts Classroom Grandparent Barbara Burnett Into Senior Hall of Fame
Congratulations to our very own Barbara Burnett, a Foster Grandparent Program volunteer, for being inducted into the St. Pete Senior Hall of Fame! Each year the Senior Hall of Fame honors a select group of St. Petersburg volunteers for their significant contributions...
Keith Smith Wins Volunteer of the Year!
Each year Volunteer Florida selects a Florida AmeriCorps member who best exemplifies national service to honor as the Volunteer of the Year. In April, our very own Keith Smith, an Operation: Veteran Connect member, received this award for his exceptional service. Mr....
Seniors in Service Honored with Florida Blue Foundation Sapphire Award for Improving Mental Well-Being in Tampa Bay
Seniors in Service was proud to be selected out of over 100 nominations for a 2023 Florida Blue Sapphire Award! This award recognizes outstanding organizations that are distinguished by exemplary leadership, innovation, and documented outcomes in creating excellence...
Geared Up News- June 2023
Highlights: Seniors in Service Honored with Florida Blue Foundation Sapphire Award CEO Corner Keith Smith Wins Volunteer of the Year St. Pete Hall of Fame Inducts Barbara Burnett Mayor Jane Castor Praises Classroom Grandparents & Presenting...
Geared Up News – April 2023
Highlights: Meet Our Seniors in Service Ambassadors & Volunteers Show Up for One Another CEO Corner Geared Up and Grateful! Honoring the Contributions of Our Volunteers. 100 Women Who Care Help Children Succeed & Marco's Pizza Helps Mentoring Volunteer Rush...
Geared Up and Grateful! Honoring the Contributions of Our Volunteers.
Volunteers deserve ongoing appreciation and recognition for the hard work and selfless time they dedicate to serving individuals in our community. Our brand new Geared Up Gatherings celebrate the impact our volunteers make to help others. These events hosted...
Volunteers Show Up for One Another
Marsha Hypolite has served as a Classroom Grandparent for over a decade. She loves helping children develop a love of learning. Imagine the disappointment Ms. Marsha felt when her mother’s failing health meant she was needed as a full-time live-in caretaker and could...
Seniors, Flex Your Kindness Muscles with Volunteer Rush!
Finding a volunteer opportunity that fits your schedule, interests, and skills may feel overwhelming. That’s why we partnered with local nonprofits to create Volunteer Rush and take the guesswork out of volunteering. Volunteer Rush is a matchmaking event that brings...
Yellow Ribbons Linking New Friendships
Entering a new phase in life can bring unexpected hardship, like the challenge of making new friends. The Kindred Spirits Club in Sun City Center provides a solution. They bring together independent women who are looking for more social connections. The group was...