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.
Teamwork and a Touch of Trash Talk
Who says work can’t be all fun and games? Our Seniors in Service crew stepped away from our desks and headed to That Game Show Place, a one-of-a-kind game show studio.Think real TV-style game shows, a live host, and plenty of good-hearted competition! This...
CEO Corner
As another school year begins, I find myself reflecting not just on what we do, but why we do it. In a world that constantly urges us to hustle harder, look out for number one, and scroll past someone else's pain, what we're offering through service is radical in the...
Rolling With Purpose: Our New Outreach Van Hits the Streets!
Thanks to generous funding from the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County (JWB), this shiny new van and trailer are a rolling lifeline ready to bring help, hope, and connection to neighborhoods all across Pinellas County. We now have the ability to meet people...
Geared Up News- June 2025
Highlights: "Lucky to Have You": A Celebration of Volunteer Impact CEO Corner & When First Responders and Volunteers Team Up, Lives Change! Students are Turning Pages to Brighter Futures & How Jiu-Jitsu Turned Trauma to Triumph We've Got Hot, New...
Time’s Ticking! Join the Next Wave of Classroom Grandparents
We’re gearing up for the 2025-2026 school year by training 175 new Classroom Grandparents this summer to be ready on day one! Will you be one of them? Congratulations to our latest group of Classroom Grandparents, fresh from orientation and ready to make a difference...
Serving Side by Side: Volunteering Becomes a Family Mission
Pictured above: Members of the Senior Companion Program in Hillsborough CountyAt Seniors in Service, we’ve seen how volunteering doesn’t just transform lives; it brings families closer. Whether it’s couples serving together in school classrooms or food pantries, these...
No One Should Grieve Alone: Rosalind’s Mission of Compassion
When Seniors in Service received a call about Greg, an elderly widower who needed help getting an ID, Operation: Veteran Connect member Rosalind stepped up to help. She thought it would be a quick trip to the DMV, but she uncovered a life in quiet crisis. Greg’s wife...
Pizza, Purpose, and Life Lessons
We wrapped up another incredible year of mentoring at Ben Hill Middle School, where more than 100 students found inspiration, guidance, and a sense of belonging, thanks to the partnership of the JCC Men’s Club, Young Life, Jets Pizza, and the generous support of The...
Empowering Independence for Seniors with Vision Loss
Imagine losing the ability to read a cherished letter from a loved one or navigate your grocery list without help. For many seniors with conditions like macular degeneration, cataracts, or diabetic retinopathy, this is a daily reality. Vision loss doesn’t just impact...
Are You Storm Ready?
Hurricane season is officially here. Are you prepared? Many seniors in our community aren’t, and that’s why we’re stepping up with our NEW Senior Disaster Support Program! With unique challenges like mobility limitations, health concerns, and isolation, seniors are...