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.
Volunteers Are Steering Seniors Toward Independence
Many seniors face a daily barrier: they need medical care but have no way to get there. Without transportation, essential appointments are missed, health declines, and isolation deepens. Thanks to a 3-year grant from the Community Foundation Tampa Bay, we've launched...
A Golden Night for a Great Cause
At Bayboro Brewing Co. in St. Petersburg, a night of laughter, bingo, and Golden Girls flair turned into something more, real help for local veterans. Thanks to ticket sales and donations, Golden Girls BINGO raised vital funds for Operation: Veteran Connect, which...
The Ripple Effect of One Phone Call
91 isolated seniors now have a new friend through TelePals, all thanks to a growing network of compassionate volunteers, including incredible team members from Suncoast Credit Union. At the heart of TelePals is something so simple, yet so powerful: consistent...
We’re Delivering Fresh Food with Real Impact
For more than five years, our Health Buddies program has paired trained volunteers with older adults living with chronic conditions, helping them stay socially connected, improve health outcomes, and reduce preventable hospital visits. Over time, we’ve seen a pattern...
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...
