If you're looking to help out your community, you've come to the right place. Non-profit organizations all across Pinellas County, including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Largo, 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 Pinellas County and Tampa Bay 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
Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation
Project Name: One Step Closer to the Cure 5K Walk/Run 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. 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
Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation, Inc.
Project Name: Master Gardener program, Foundation board members
Miles For Hope
Project Name: Moving Towards A Cure(sm) 2010 Run/Walk-Cycle Event
Family Resources Foundation
Project Name: Second Image Thrift Store's Weekend Volunteers
We are looking for weekend volunteers to assist in keeping the store neat and clean, provide customer service and draw attention to the store via outside activities.
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 Saddle Up Riding Club
Project Name: Therapeutic Riding Program
Counties: Pinellas Description: Do you love horses, working outside and making the day of a disabled child or adult?? If so then do we have the place for you. Saddle Up Therapeutic Program serves disabled children and adults through equine assisted therapy. We currently are in need of sidewalkers to assist with this program, no experience is necessary,just a giving heart and a the ability to walk for 30 minutes at a time. Website: http://www.saddleupridingclub.org Phone Number: 727-644-7761 Email Address: volunteer@saddleupridingclub.org Big Brothers - Big Sisters
Project Name: Mentoring Children
Counties: Pinellas, Hernando Description: Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States. We match an at risk youth with an adult mentor in the community. We have been the leader in one-to-one youth service for more than a century, developing positive relationships that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people. Website: http://BBBSPC.org Phone Number: 727-518-8860 Email Address: ShirleyN@bbbspc.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 Mayor's Mentors & More
Project Name: Mentoring in St. Petersburg Schools
Counties: Pinellas Description: We are looking for qualified individuals to act as mentors for students in St. Petersburg public schools. Research shows that if a child has one caring adult in their lives in addition to their parents they are: • 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs • 27% less likely to begin using alcohol • 53% less likely to skip school • 33% less likely to engage in violence Applicants undergo a background check and must attend a two hour training workshop prior to mentoring. Mentoring is limited to school grounds or school sponsored activities. Website: http://www.stpete.org/mentors Phone Number: 727-892-5189 Email Address: kimberly.paine@stpete.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 Operation PAR, Inc.
Project Name: Fund Raising and Development
Counties: Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee Description: Operation PAR is the largest drug and alcohol abuse agency in West Central Florida. It provides prevention, intervention and treatment services in outpatient, residential and school settings. We are looking for volunteers to work with the Development Director doing typing, filing, data entry, mailings, etc. as well as assistance with fund raising events. Website: http://operationpar.org Phone Number: 727-545-7564 Email Address: dcatterton@operpar.org Project Prosper
Project Name: Financial Literacy Classes/Development Committee
Counties: Pinellas Description: Project Prosper prepares recent working immigrants to participate fully in the economic life of the community through a program of small loans, matched savings, mentoring and financial education. Project Prosper is a volunteer driven organization that is looking for individuals to help teach Financial Literacy classes using the FDIC Money Smart Curriculum, as well as individuals to participate as part of the Development Committee. Website: http://www.projectprosper.org Phone Number: 727-391-8213 Email Address: info@projectprosper.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 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 YWCA of Tampa Bay
Project Name: Y Not Shop Resale Store
Counties: Pinellas Description: YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We provide emergency shelter, transitional housing, food, clothing, and childcare to homeless families with children. We provide pregnancy prevention and childbirth education, counseling, and doula services to pregnant and parenting teens and we provide youth mentoring to 4th and 5th grade girls identified as being at risk of academic failure. We need volunteers to help answer phones, help sort, price, and run the resale store, perform cleaning and maintenance tasks, and mentor girls in our youth programs. Website: http://www.ywcaoftampabay.org Phone Number: 727/896-4629 Email: patsy@ywcaoftampabay.org 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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