If you're looking to help out your community, you've come to the right place. Non-profit organizations all across Hillsborough County, including Tampa, Plant City, Brandon, and Temple Terrace, are looking for help from people just like you. Browse through the groups below that are looking for help right now - and be sure to check back - we add new listings each week. Thank you in advance for all you do to make Tampa Bay and Hillsborough County a great place to live.
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One Step Closer To The Cure 5K Run/Walk
Project Name: One Step Closer To The Cure 5K Run/Walk
Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation, started in 2003, supports research, education, early detection and prevention, and provides financial assistance to patients. For registration, sponsorship, or more information, visit the website at www.OvarianCancerFoundation.org/onestep.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Office Volunteers Needed
Project Name: Office Volunteers
Susan G. Komen For Race for the Cure
Project Name: 12th Annual Susan G Komen Race for the Cure The Florida Suncoast Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in our community. Through events like the Komen Florida Suncoast Race for the Cure, we have invested more than $9 million in local breast health and breast cancer awareness projects in six Florida counties: Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota. Up to 75 percent of net proceeds generated by the Komen Florida Suncoast Affiliate are returned to the community while the remaining income goes to the national Susan G. Komen for the Cure Research Grant Program. In 2010, the Florida Suncoast Affiliate awarded just over $1 million dollars to the community to support screening and treatment for the underserved. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 74
Project Name: Volunteers for all aspects of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Support the Troops Inc.
Project Name: Christmas bag for our troops I would be happy to come and speak to any groups interested in participating. Please remember that we must have all the bags in house by the end of October to get them shipped out in time. Thanks so much for all of your help and support!
Tampa VisionWalk
Organization Name: Foundation Fighting Blindness
Join the tens of thousands of people who have taken important steps toward a cure by participating in VisionWalk. Participate in the walk by joining a team, starting your own, sponsoring the event or simply coming to walk to show your support! VisionWalk is the national signature fundraising event of the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Since it’s inception in the Spring of 2006, the program has raised over $8 million to fund sight-saving research. As promising treatments move into critical human studies, the need for research funding is greater than ever before. Website: http://www.fightblindness.org/site/PageServer?pagename=2010TB_Walk_Day_Details
Miles For Hope
Project Name: Moving Towards A Cure(sm) 2010 Run/Walk-Cycle Event
Miles for Hope
Project Name: No-Brainer Rock Throwdown Benefit Concert
Counties: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Pasco, Sarasota, Manatee, Hernando, Hardee Description: The Mission of Miles for Hope is to raise awareness and funding of cutting edge brain tumor research as well as clinical trials and to providing travel assistance to qualified patients. Through our work, we intend on finding not only treatments that provide a better quality of life for those suffering with brain cancer, but to find a cure for it. Website: http://www,milesforhope.org Phone Number: 727-781-4673 Email Address: crystal@milesforhope.org The Children's Home, Inc.
Project Name: Thrift Store Clerk
Counties: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco Description: The Children's Home, Inc. located in Tampa is positioned to care for children and families suffering from abuse, neglect and abandonment. We do this through a residential treatment program, serving over 120 children a year who live on our beautiful 70 acre campus, foster and adoptive services and a number of community programs and family resource and support centers in the area. In a given year, we will help over 9,000 children and families in the community. We need a volunteer who has the responsibility of assisting with the daily care of Charlie's Treasures Thrift Store. Essential Functions: 1.)Become familiar with The Children's Home, Inc. in order to answer donor or customer inquiries and offer information about the agency. 2.)Prepare tax receipt for every donor, even if one is not requested. 3.)Must learn the layout of the store 4.)Maintain a safe and orderly work environment. 5.)Stay current with the needs of The Children's Home, Inc. and separate those items for transport to the appropriate location. 6.) Clean up the sales floor at the end of the shift. Website: http://www.childrenshome.org Phone Number: 813-864-1533 Email Address: mrioux@childrenshome.org The Children's Home, Inc.
Project Name: Resource Development Aide
Counties: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco Description: The Children's Home, Inc. located in Tampa is positioned to care for children and families suffering from abuse, neglect and abandonment. We do this through a residential treatment program, serving over 120 children a year who live on our beautiful 70 acre campus, foster and adoptive services and a number of community programs and family resource and support centers in the area. In a given year, we will help over 9,000 children and families in the community. We need a volunteer to help with general clerical duties, volunteer follow up, data entry and event assistance. Skills: Knowledge of effective office procedures and practices. Possess effective organizational skills. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors and other individuals. Possess effective interpersonal skills. Familiar with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Data Entry/ Raiser's Edge/ Processing/ Organizational Skills Website: http://www.childrenshome.org Phone Number: 813-864-1533 Email Address: mrioux@childrenshome.org Suncoast Surfrider Foundation
Project Name: Beach Cleanups
Counties: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Pasco, Sarasota, Manatee, Hernando, Hardee Description: The Suncoast Surfrider Foundation is a grassroots non-profit organization intent on keeping our Florida Beaches in pristine condition. We focus on conservation, activism, research, and educating the local community about our mother ocean. Please help us by volunteering at our local quarterly beach cleanups. Website: http://www.SuncoastSurfrider.org PACE Center for Girls
Project Name: Tutors, Mentors, Motivational Speakers
Counties: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Pasco, Sarasota, Manatee, Hernando, Hardee Description: PACE Center for Girls is an educational and social service program serving and saving at-risk girls in Tampa. We are the premier program for middle and senior high age girls, with a success rate that is second to none and serves as a national model. Here are a few examples of the types of volunteers that we could use. • Handy-men/women for various odd jobs • Mentoring • Clerical assistance • Tutoring • Presentations to the girls of PACE Volunteers are screen in a process similar to the screening that public school teachers go through, including criminal and finger-print tests. Website: http://www.pacecenter.org/Hillsborough Phone Number: 813-739-0410 Email Address: friendsofpace@pacecenter.org Thoroughbred Retirement of Tampa, Inc.
Project Name: TROT the Track
Counties: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Pasco, Sarasota, Manatee, Hernando, Hardee Description: Thoroughbred Retirement of Tampa, Inc. (TROT) is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization dedicated to the safe retirement, rehabilitation and adoption of Tampa's racing Thoroughbreds. Volunteers are needed for barn chores, events and fundraising. Website: http://www.tampatrot.org Festival of eXcellence
Project Name: Festival of eXcellence 2010
Counties: Hillsborough Description: To conduct festivals and seminars that provide men and women of excellence the opportunity to serve as models to teach disadvantaged youth and adults how and why the pursuit of excellence can help them rise above adversity. Website: http://festivalofexcellence.org Phone Number: 813-240-6706 Email Address: malcolm@foedreamteam.com PACE Center for Girls of Hillsborough County
Project Name: Tutors, Mentors, Motivational Speakers
Counties: Hillsborough Description: PACE Center for Girls is an educational and social service program serving and saving at-risk girls in Tampa. We are the premier program for middle and senior high age girls, with a success rate that is second to none and serves as a national model. Here are a few examples of the types of volunteers that we could use. • Handy-men/women for various odd jobs • Mentoring • Clerical assistance • Tutoring • Presentations to the girls of PACE Volunteers are screened in a process similar to the screening that public school teachers go through, including criminal and finger-print tests. Website: http://www.pacecenter.org/Hillsborough Phone Number: 813-739-0410 Email Address: friendsofpace@pacecenter.org Metropolitan Ministries
Project Name: Daily Needs
Counties: Hillsborough Description: Metropolitan Ministries faithfully reaches out to poor, hungry and homeless men, women and children in their time of need — providing life-changing answers. Within our care, people find food, clothing, shelter, and other vital services. But more importantly they find compassion and hope – hope for a brighter day and future. Volunteers are needed daily (Monday-Friday) throughout the Ministries preparing and serving meals in our kitchen, sorting food and clothing donations, working in our Outreach Center, and cleaning the campus. Dress code: long pants, closed-toe shoes, and a shirt with sleeves. Website: http://www.metromin.org Phone Number: 813-209-1000 Email Address: volunteer@metromin.org PACE Center for Girls of Hillsborough County
Project Name: Tutors, Mentors, Motivational Speakers
Counties: Hillsborough Description: PACE Center for Girls is an educational and social service program serving and saving at-risk girls in Tampa. We are the premier program for middle and senior high age girls, with a success rate that is second to none and serves as a national model. Here are a few examples of the types of volunteers that we could use. • Handy-men/women for various odd jobs • Mentoring • Clerical assistance • Tutoring • Presentations to the girls of PACE Volunteers are screen in a process similar to the screening that public school teachers go through, including criminal and finger-print tests. Website: http://www.pacecenter.org/Hillsborough Phone Number: 813-739-0410 Email Address: friendsofpace@pacecenter.org PACE Center for Girls
Project Name: Tutors, Mentors, Motivational Speakers
Counties: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Pasco, Sarasota, Manatee, Hernando, Citrus, None of the Above Description: PACE Center for Girls is an educational and social service program serving and saving at-risk girls in Tampa. We are the premier program for middle and senior high age girls, with a success rate that is second to none and serves as a national model. Here are a few examples of the types of volunteers that we could use. • Handy-men/women for various odd jobs • Mentoring • Clerical assistance • Tutoring • Presentations to the girls of PACE Volunteers are screen in a process similar to the screening that public school teachers go through, including criminal and finger-print tests. Website: http://www.pacecenter.org/Hillsborough Phone Number: 813-739-0410 Email Address: friendsofpace@pacecenter.org Muscular Dystrophy Association
Project Name: Shamrock Toolkit Packets / Lock Up Packets Phone Number: 813-903-2900 Email Address: tampa@mdausa.org Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay, Inc.
Project Name: Foster Grandparent Program
Counties: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk Description: The Foster Grandparent Program enlists senior volunteers and matches them with at-risk or special needs children. With the help of Foster Grandparents, children strengthen academic and social skills, as well as develop character and learn what it takes to succeed in the classroom and in life. Foster Grandparents receive tremendous personal satisfaction as they see their impact on young lives by helping children day-by-day to achieve their full potential. Children served are physically, emotionally or mentally challenged; have been abused or neglected; or come from families and neighborhoods plagued with poverty, drugs and alcohol. Foster Grandparents take the time to listen to children, as well as to offer them support, assistance and love. Foster Grandparents serve in public school classrooms, as well as in Early Head Start and Head Start centers, non-profit day care centers and shelters, plus after-school programs. Volunteers serve all year round, Monday through Friday. Volunteers serve for 20 hours per week and receive training, mileage reimbursement, and other benefits. Income-qualified volunteers earn a modest, tax-free stipend for their service. Website: http://www.seniorsinservice.org Phone Number: 813-932-5228 Email Address: info@seniorsinservice.org Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay, Inc.
Project Name: Senior Companion Program
Counties: Hillsborough Description: Senior Companions prolong the independence of the frail, homebound elderly by providing assistance and friendship from a compassionate senior volunteer. Volunteers provide home visits for conversation and social activities; in-home assistance with light housekeeping, as laundry, changing bed linens or emptying trash; at-home chores such as changing light bulbs; food shopping or picking up prescriptions; respite for caregivers; and referral to other existing services. Senior Companions must be 55 years of age or older. They serve for 15 or more hours per week and receive transportation reimbursement, training and other benefits. Income-qualified seniors also receive a modest, hourly stipend for their service. Another incentive is the knowledge that you are making a difference in the lives of lonely elderly seniors. The program strives to keep seniors in their homes, where they desperately want to be, instead of being moved to a nursing home or assisted living facility. Website: http://www.seniorsinservice.org Phone Number: 813-932-5228 Email Address: info@seniorsinservice.org Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay, Inc.
Project Name: Bill Payer Program
Counties: Hillsborough Description: The Bill Payer Program has trained and bonded volunteers who help those in need manage their finances and pay their bills in a timely manner. Those who receive services from this essential program have impaired vision, memory loss, arthritis or another obstacle that prohibits them from writing checks and reconciling their bank statements. Clients must have a checking account and enough money to pay their monthly bills. The volunteer and client typically meet twice a month for one hour each visit; they meet early in the month and again near the middle of the month. All meetings are set at mutually agreeable times. There are no age or income qualifications for clients. Volunteers must be aged 21 or older. Bill Payer volunteers must be able to manage a checking account and able to pass a background check. The only other requirement is a willingness to serve someone in need. Website: http://www.seniorsinservice.org Phone Number: 813-932-5228 Email Address: info@seniorsinservice.org Child Abuse Council
Project Name: General Volunteer Information
Counties: Hillsborough Description: The Child Abuse Council is a private, non-profit agency that provides PREVENTION, EDUCATION and TREATMENT programs to help children and strengthen families in Hillsborough County. The majority of our volunteer opportunities are short-term, Monday-Friday for a few hours a day between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Volunteers assist with events, administrative duties and mailings. There are occasional events at night or weekends. Anyone interested in volunteering is required to complete a volunteer application packet and meet for an interview. Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 813-673-4646 ext. 244 for further details. Website: http://www.childabusecouncil.com Phone Number: 813-673-4646 Lost Angels Animal Rescue, Inc.
Project Name: Fostering Dogs in Their Homes
Counties: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Pasco Description: Lost Angels Animal Rescue, Inc. in Tampa, Florida has always been at the forefront of supporting no-kill shelters here in the local Tampa-St. Petersburg area. Lost Angels depends on a small, dedicated staff of founders and volunteers to care for over 600 pets that come through our doors each year. We are in need of loving, responsible dog lovers who are willing to foster a dog(s) in their home until they are adopted. Responsibilities include feeding and caring for the foster dog, delivering medicines (if required), giving monthly heartworm treatment (required), delivery to one of our vets for treatment (if necessary) and showing of the foster dog at the PetCo in North Tampa a minimum of one Saturday per month. Quality food is provided by the foster parent, but Lost Angels covers all approved vet visits, heartworm treatment and necessary medicines/special necessities. (food donations are available at times and are dispensed from the sidewalk at Petco on Saturdays). Website: http://www.lostangelsanimalrescue.org Phone Number: 813-514-0595 Email: lostangelsanimalrescue04@yahoo.com PACE Center for Girls of Hillsborough County
Project Name: Tutors, Mentors, Motivational Speakers
Counties: Hillsborough Description: PACE Center for Girls is an educational and social service program serving and saving at-risk girls in Tampa. We are the premier program for middle and senior high age girls, with a success rate that is second to none and one which serves as a national model. Here are a few examples of the types of volunteers that we could use. • Handy-men/women for various odd jobs • Mentoring • Clerical assistance • Tutoring • Presentations to the girls of PACE Volunteers are screened in a process similar to the screening that public school teachers go through, including criminal and finger-print checks. Website: http://www.pacecenter.org/Hillsborough Phone Number: 813-739-0410 Email: friendsofpace@pacecenter.org Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
Project Name: 2-1-1 Crisis Counselors
Counties: Hillsborough Description: The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay brings help, hope and healing to people facing serious life challenges or trauma resulting from sexual assault or abuse, violence, financial distress, medical emergency, suicidal thoughts, emotional or situational problems. Provide crisis counseling and community referrals in our Crisis Center of Tampa Bay 2-1-1 call center. Volunteer opportunities are available 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. No experience is necessary; a comprehensive training course is provided. Counselors are asked to volunteer four hours per week, for a minimum of six months. Website: http://www.crisiscenter.com/ Phone: 813-964-1964 Email: volunteerservices@crisiscenter.com Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County
Project Name: Home building
Counties: Hillsborough Description: Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County builds simple, affordable houses for hard working families in need - in partnership with our community. We raise money from public, private and faith-based sources and uses volunteer labor to build homes. In 2009, more than 2,000 volunteers donated their time and energy to finish 12 homes. Volunteers have helped us build more than 130 homes since the organization began. Please join us! We build year-round, throughout the Bay Area. Whether you're a tiling pro or have never picked up a hammer - we'll put your skills to good use, and maybe even teach you a few things! All while working to help our neighbors in need. Website: http://www.habitathillsborough.com Phone Number: 813-239-2242 E-Mail: info@habitathillsborough.com Liberty Manor for Veterans, Inc.
Project Name: Ongoing The mission of Liberty Manor is to provide transitional, supported housing to honorably discharged veterans and establishing long-term objectives designed to attribute to self-sufficiency. |
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