News Celebrating Our Volunteers and the Benefits of Volunteering
Want ideas for volunteering in the Tampa Bay area? Enjoy newsletters offering program and upcoming event updates and volunteers’ firsthand experiences with our programs.
Past Issues
Geared Up News- June 2023
Highlights:
- Seniors in Service Honored with Florida Blue Foundation Sapphire Award
- CEO Corner
- Keith Smith Wins Volunteer of the Year
- St. Pete Hall of Fame Inducts Barbara Burnett
- Mayor Jane Castor Praises Classroom Grandparents & Presenting Health Buddies
- Save the Date & Community Foundation of Tampa Bay
- Thanks to Our Funders!
Geared Up News – April 2023
Highlights:
- Meet Our Seniors in Service Ambassadors & Volunteers Show Up for One Another
- CEO Corner
- Geared Up and Grateful! Honoring the Contributions of Our Volunteers.
- 100 Women Who Care Help Children Succeed & Marco’s Pizza Helps Mentoring
- Volunteer Rush & Community Partners
- Yellow Ribbons Linking New Friendships & Strategic Growth for the Board
- Thanks to Our Funders!
Geared Up News – February 2023
Highlights:
- Geared Up for a Great Time!
- CEO Corner
- Ambassador for Volunteering & Intergenerational Excellence
- New Beginnings for the New Year
- Mentoring Students to Reach New Heights
- Exciting News & Knowledge for the New Year!
- Thanks to Our Funders!
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 Connection & “Companionship as Medicine”
- A Heart for Service
- Step Into the Best Years of Your Life
Geared Up News – October 2022
Highlights:
- Generations Serving Together for Social Change
- Learn to Thrive with Purpose
- Bonding Through Literacy with Becky & Barbara
- Seniors Who Serve Together Stay Together
Geared Up News-August 2022
Highlights:
- RSVP Volunteers Love Serving Others
- Homebound Seniors Receive Encouragement
- Welcome Resource Advocates
- Geared Up for Another Successful School Year
Geared Up News-May 2022
Highlights:
- Mayor Castor’s Classroom Companions
- Volunteer Florida’s Volunteer of the Year
- Local Funders Support Children
- Volunteer Florida CEO Visits Seniors in Service
Geared Up News-February 2022
Highlights:
- Volunteer for Better Health
- Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Highlights
- Celebrating our Heroes of Service
- Community Support Helps Expand Programs
Geared Up To Serve-October 2021
Highlights:
- Suncoast Credit Union Supports Seniors
- A real-life Superhero “Zooms In” to help
- Volunteers Help Students Love Learning
- Honor a Volunteer for 19 Years of Serving Veterans
Geared Up To Serve-August 2021
Highlights:
- 10 Tampa Bay Features Seniors in Service
- Operation Veteran Connects Feeds Hundreds
- Together We’re Better
- RSVP Volunteers Show Appreciation for Our Veterans
- The Next Generation Of Volunteers Support Our Current Generation
- Volunteer Receives Salt and Pepper Award