Geared Up for a Great Time

Classroom Grandparent volunteers gather with the Seniors in Service team during the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon.

The Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon is more than a celebration — it’s a joyful reminder of the compassion and dedication volunteers bring to Tampa Bay every day. Volunteers from all backgrounds and generations gathered together to celebrate their shared commitment to serving others through mentorship, companionship, veteran support, and community outreach. From heartfelt recognition to music, dancing, and awards, the event honored the incredible people whose kindness continues to transform lives across the region.

Seniors in Service volunteers deserve the Royal Treatment, and that's exactly what they received at our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon in December.

At Seniors in Service, this is the best day of the year! Volunteers of all different ages, talents, and cultures come together to celebrate the thing they have in common, a heart for serving others!

We welcomed over 400 new and first-year volunteers and honored over 70 volunteers who have been serving for over a decade, some for over two decades. There were smiles, raffle prizes, good food, awards, and dancing!

City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor shared a video message with our volunteers and summed up their value in Tampa Bay with these words, "Each one of you has touched individual lives and made them better. Together you are transforming entire communities. Thank you for volunteering today to create a better tomorrow."

Classroom Grandparent volunteer holds a Hero of Service award during the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon.

Congratulations 2022 Heroes of Service
These individuals were recognized for their servant leadership within their program, going above and beyond to help their community and their fellow volunteers.