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.
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...
We’ve Got Hot, New Wheels, and We’re Hitting the Road to Serve You!
We’ve got some shiny new wheels, and they’re all about making a BIG difference! Say hello to our brand-new van and trailer, ready to cruise through Tampa Bay to bring our mission to life in new and exciting ways. Our team’s been hard at work mastering the art of van...
How Jiu-Jitsu Turned Trauma to Triumph
Sometimes, the path to healing starts with just one small step. For Shanique, a military veteran, that step came in the form of an introductory jiu-jitsu course with Saulo through Operation: Veteran Connect. What began as a simple training turned into a life-changing...
Students are Turning Pages to Brighter Futures
Thanks to generous support from Believe in Reading, magic is unfolding in the minds of young students through our Readers in Motion program! Each month, Kindergarten through 2nd-grade students are invited to participate in fun and engaging reading challenges that do...
When First Responders and Volunteers Team Up, Lives Change!
Shout-out to St. Petersburg Fire Rescue and Pinellas County Government for partnering with Seniors in Service to train first responders on the Health Buddies program! We’re honored to be part of your team’s resource toolkit! This partnership is a game-changer for...
CEO Corner
“Emotional Embedment.” It’s a phrase I recently learned, and I can’t stop thinking about how perfectly it captures what we do at Seniors in Service. Whether it’s in a classroom, a veteran’s apartment, or a storm-ravaged neighborhood, our volunteers don’t just show up...
“Lucky to Have You”: A Celebration of Volunteer Impact
We hit the jackpot with two unforgettable volunteer appreciation events in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, celebrating the extraordinary volunteers who help power our mission every day. The "Lucky to Have You" theme was more than a catchy slogan; it's a heartfelt...
