Impact
Five ways to give back and get involved in St. Pete
If you’re searching for a way to give back, the Catalyst’s Impact Connector is here to help. Each week, we feature five organizations in the Tampa Bay area that need your input, whether that’s time, talent, items, funding or simply awareness. We’re certain you’ll find something here that matches your interests and will positively impact the community.
Touch Tank Volunteer
Tampa Bay Watch is looking for passionate volunteers to help out with their touch tank in the Discovery Center. This is an important opportunity to help with watching over the touch tank to keep everyone safe, guests and animals alike, and to educate visitors. It may also involve engaging in educational activities just outside of the Discovery Center. It is encouraged that volunteers talk with visitors about the creatures in the touch tank and in our ecosystem, along with the incredible work done by Tampa Bay Watch.
There is no special experience or knowledge required, as Tampa Bay Watch will provide a training guide, along with offering an opportunity to shadow an experienced person before you begin. This volunteering opportunity has flexible scheduling within the Discovery Center’s hours, so you may take advantage whenever works best for you. Volunteering to aid with the touch tank is perfect for anyone who is passionate about wildlife and the ocean, and wants to spread that passion with others.
If you are interested in learning more, you may do so here.
John’s Pass Park Cleanup
Join Keep Pinellas Beautiful, Kulani Kinis and Trash Turtles on Friday, May 23 to help clean up John’s Pass Park. The event will take place at 8:30 a.m. and is free and open to everyone. This clean up is part of Keep Pinellas Beautiful’s mission to live up to their name and keep our city clean and beautiful. If you care about the environment and beautifying our space, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.
The meet up will be at John’s Pass Park in Madeira Beach. Although the start time is 8:30 a.m., it is highly recommended that you arrive a few minutes early to check in and prepare. Closed-toe shoes, sunscreen and appropriate clothing are highly encouraged. All other cleanup supplied will be provided by the organizers to all volunteers, but it is especially important that you stay hydrated, so make sure to bring a reusable water bottle that can be refilled throughout the day.
If you are interested in taking action to help the environment and preserve our home, learn more here.
Financial Literacy Instructor for Refugees and Immigrants
Project Prosper is looking for passionate and knowledgeable individuals with a desire to help refugees and immigrants in Tampa Bay with learning about the American financial system, Join them at area English language learning classes and help out refugees and immigrants in their learning. We value the dynamic, resilient, innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of immigrants and refugees, and envision a community that enables them to realize their full potential. By facilitating financial integration, we empower participants to achieve the American Dream and become thriving and successful members of the community.
Project Prosper provides the participants, curriculum and all teaching materials, with topics ranging from bank accounts to credit cards to loans. This is a flexible opportunity, so you are able to volunteer whenever works best for you. Most classes are taught in English, but occasional Spanish-speaking opportunities are also available. Classes are held in mornings, afternoons and evenings.
If you are interested in learning more about this unique opportunity, you may do so here.
Donation Yoga at The Pier
Dali Museum Greeter
The Dali Museum is in search of volunteers to serve as museum greeters. These greeters will help with guiding visitors to the various galleries of the museum, advising visitors of public tours, both docent-led and self-guided, and answering any other frequently asked questions or inquisitions. The Dali museum is home to countless fascinating exhibits, and a museum greet would provide information regarding these exhibits to visitors.
If you are passionate about the works of Salvador Dali, or art itself, and want to engage in community interaction to spread that passion with others, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. Scheduling is flexible within the hours of the museum, so you can make it work for your schedule.
More information is available here.
