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.
Geared Up for a Great Time!
Seniors in Service volunteers deserve the Royal Treatment, and that's exactly what they received at our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon in December. At Seniors in Service, this is the best day of the year! Volunteers of all different ages, talents, and cultures...
CEO Corner
As the Senior Volunteer People, and thanks to our recent co-generational work, we are helping folks from all walks of life find purpose. What better way to start the new year than by helping isolated seniors, struggling students, disheartened Veterans, and hungry...
Ambassador for Volunteering
Five years ago, Vance Sheer was diagnosed with stomach cancer. A great surgeon was able to save his life, and he remains cancer free. This type of surgery doesn't come without complications. Vance understands from experience how health-related setbacks can lead to...
Health Buddies Exemplifies Intergenerational Excellence
Health Buddies has been selected as one of eleven Programs of Distinction by Generations United, a powerful network of member organizations, partners, and stakeholders who have been a leader in intergenerational strategies for over 30 years. This distinction...
New Beginnings for the New Year
As Florida geared up for Hurricane Ian back in September, a Veteran at New Beginnings of Tampa, a transitional housing and homeless recovery program, was dealt a very personal crushing blow of his own. He got word that his 36-year-old daughter had suddenly passed,...
Mentoring Students to Reach New Heights
AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteer group, better known as the "JCC Mentors," ended their first-semester mentoring students by leaving a huge impact on their community. This all-male identifying group of volunteers has been mentoring 7th-grade boys at Ben Hill Middle...
Exciting News & Knowledge for the New Year!
Operation: Veteran Connect Members and community volunteers made sure that food and furniture donations were distributed to those in need at Madison Highlands Senior Apartments.The Hispanic Honor Society at Plant High School in Hillsborough County gifted us a huge...
Seniors in Service Board Plans for Strategic Growth
"What is your Why?" That is the question we posed to the Seniors in Service Board of Directors to kick off the annual Board Retreat on January 25. Everyone's response to why they serve on our Board was a little different, but there was a common thread. Harnessing the...
Volunteer Rush
Do you need a sense of purpose? Want to give back and make a difference?Let Seniors in Service Show you how to change lives, including your own! Seniors in Service is proud to host the 1st Annual Volunteer Rush. Volunteer Rush is about bringing people together to find...
Geared Up News – December 2022
Highlights: Your Donation is Worth Twice as Much! Providing Solutions to Commnity Challenges Through Volunteering Heroes in the Classroom & Encouraging a Love of Learning Empowering Self-Sufficiency & Making Independence a Reality Friendly Calls for Social...