Impact
Five ways to make a difference in St. Pete
If you’re searching for a way to give back to your community, 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.
Join the 29th annual Great Bay Scallop Search
Join Tampa Bay Watch and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program Saturday, Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon to scout the waters for the blue eyes of the elusive bay scallop. Scallops are filter feeders and vital to the bay’s health. By participating in the search, you’ll help monitor their population and keep track of the water quality in Tierra Verde, St. Petersburg and Palmetto.
Learn more and sign up at tampabaywatch.org/scallop-search.
Health Buddies
Are you a compassionate individual who cares about health? The Health Buddies program encourages better health through social connection.
Health Buddies engages compassionate, trained volunteers to provide encouragement, education and support to individuals living with chronic conditions. By joining, you can help empower people living with chronic conditions to enhance their quality of life, lower stress and anxiety, self-manage their health, live independently, reduce loneliness and connect to community resources.
To become a Health Buddy, contact Seniors in Service at (813) 492-8923 or email HealthBuddies@SeniorsinService.org.
Gaming/Technology Lab Assistant needed
YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg is offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the community by assisting with gaming club activities, providing support to seniors in improving their computer skills and assisting with internet safety courses.
As a Volunteer Technology Lab Assistant, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to promoting digital literacy and online safety among our members. Volunteers are welcome to commit to flexible hours, based on their availability, and to support the YMCA’s Technology Lab activities during weekdays, evenings and weekends. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Apply online here.
Help out at the Campbell Park Resource Center
At the Campbell Park Resource Center, located on the campus of John Hopkins Middle School, volunteers can support in a variety of ways:
Home Plate Market: Volunteers assist with various tasks while the pantry is open such as sanitizing, stocking shelves, assisting individuals/families, and other duties as needed. View available shifts.
Campbell Park Network for Early Learning: Volunteers assist the Learn & Play Sessions that are designed to support parents/caregivers to play and interact with children in developmentally appropriate ways to encourage brain development and assist school readiness. Attend this virtual info session where interested individuals will find out more about the volunteer responsibilities and get a virtual tour of the Learn & Play room. Sign up here.
Get Bright Futures hours with Habitat for Humanity
The school year is approaching fast. If you have or know of a high school student seeking volunteer hours for the Bright Futures Scholarship program, refer them to Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties. No experience is necessary to volunteer with a Habitat home build project.
Individuals 16 years old and older can volunteer. Volunteers must attend a brief volunteer orientation to be issued a required log to track volunteer hours.
Volunteer Orientation is held at Habitat’s Truist Homeowner Education Center, 13355 49th St. N. Suite B, Clearwater from 6 to 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. Learn more and sign up online here.
By engaging in these five impactful ways to give back, we can empower our communities and contribute to a more compassionate society. If your organization is seeking volunteers, donations or awareness, click here to submit your opportunity. We’ll get the word out to our readers.
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