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.
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...
Geared Up News- April 2025
Highlights: Cooking Up Community and Changing Lives! CEO Corner & Pasco County Invests in Seniors! Helping Seniors Weather the Storm and Furnishing Hope for Veterans Volunteer Appreciation Month! & Inspiring Stories of Service Volunteer Appreciation...
Classroom Grandparent Volunteers Shine at AmeriCorps Town Hall
“It’s a blessing to see their little faces shine every day. We love what we do, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. It’s the best thing that’s happened to me. It keeps me young.” Classroom Grandma Cooper shared these words with over 700 AmeriCorps staff on a virtual...
A Full Circle Journey From Loneliness to Lifeline
After spending 50 years in a wheelchair and living alone, James’s world was marked by isolation, leaving him irritable and hesitant to connect. When introduced to TelePals, a program designed to keep individuals socially connected through friendly phone calls, James...
Spectrum is Helping Seniors Step into the Digital Age with Confidence
The internet is a powerful resource to help seniors remain independent, especially when mobility becomes more and more difficult. For the 4th consecutive year, we are thrilled to partner with Spectrum to empower seniors with essential technology skills. This...
Happy National Volunteer Month!
April is National Volunteer Month, and it’s the perfect time to honor the remarkable individuals who make our mission possible, our volunteers. Your dedication is nothing short of heroic. You are the heart of our mission, the hands that lift others up, and the spirit...