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Chihuly Museum Docent

The Chihuly Collection is looking for friendly, outgoing, and engaging volunteers to expand their Docent program at the Chihuly Collection presented by the Morean Arts Center. Docents play a key role in educating and engaging visitors who are interested in the collection, and they need your help. Docents will be able to guide visitors of all ages on informative and educational tours of the collection.

Scheduling for this opportunity is flexible, so if you are interested, you will be able to help out whenever fits your schedule best. 

Being a docent for the Chihuly Collection is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is both passionate and knowledgeable about the collection, and wishes to share that passion and knowledge with others. If this sounds like you, you may learn more about this opportunity here

Tangerine Plaza Cleanup

Join Keep Pinellas Beautiful and City of St. Petersburg for a community cleanup at Tangerine Plaza. This event takes place on Saturday, May 18 and begins and 10:00 a.m. However, it is recommended that you arrive a few minutes early to check in. All necessary cleanup supplies will be provided, but volunteers should be dressed appropriately for the weather, along with wearing closed toe shoes. 

The meetup place is the Tangerine Plaza Parking Lot at 1780, 22nd St. S. 

We hope you will come out on Saturday morning and help to keep our city clean and beautiful.

If you are interested in learning more, you may do so here

Thrift Shop Assistant with CASA

CASA, or Community Action Stops Abuse, is looking for assistants to help with receiving, sorting, hanging and pricing donations as well as assisting with customer service in the CASA Thrift Shop. If you are interested in helping people find hidden gems and unique items, while also helping a fantastic organization in supporting domestic abuse victims, then this may be the opportunity for you. 

This opportunity is flexible for your schedule, so you are able to volunteer when it is best for you. The thrift shop is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays, they are closed on Sundays. 

If you are interested in learning more, click here

 

Earth Day Cleanup: 4th Street North Mangroves

Earth Day is coming up, and there's no better way to celebrate than joining Keep Pinellas Beautiful in cleaning the mangroves and shoreline at 4th Street North. Closed toe shoes are required. We recommend volunteers wear sun protection and weather appropriate clothing for the mangrove cleanup. Additionally, cleanup supplies will be provided, and a water refill station will be available, but it is highly recommended that volunteers bring a reusable water bottle in order to stay hydrated. 

If you are interested in learning more, click here

Clearwater Garden Club Cleanup

Join Keep Pinellas Beautiful to help clean up and maintain the gardens at the Clearwater Garden Club. Please wear closed toed shoes and clothing you don't mind getting dirty. We recommend long sleeves, hat, and sunglasses. All tools and supplies will be provided to you, but it is recommended that you bring your own water. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

This event takes place Saturday, May 10 at 9:00 a.m. 

If you are interested in learning more, you may do so here

Volunteer Archaeology Lab

Learn how artifacts and other archaeological material get processed for study! This volunteer lab is led by professional archaeologists with the West Central chapter of the Florida Public Archaeology Network. Participants will help sort through, clean, and identify artifacts and other material from real archaeological sites so they can be used by researchers to learn about the past.

This event takes place Thursday, May 8 at 1:00 p.m. If you are interested, learn more here. 

Fundraiser Prep with Hero to a Child

Hero to a Child is looking for a couple of helping hands to assist with preparing materials for their upcoming fundraiser! This opportunity includes assembling and organizing raffle tickets, prepping bid paddles, applying QR code stickers to donation cards, and creating vegetarian place cards. This event takes place Tuesday, Apr. 22 at 12:30 a.m. 

If you enjoy craft-oriented tasks and want to be part of the behind-the-scenes magic that helps our events shine, we’d love to have you join us!

For more information, click here. 

Pinellas Bear Creek Watergoat Clean Up

Be a part of the solution and stop marine debris before it gets waterlogged and degrades into micro-plastics.

A Watergoat cleanup involves the removal of trash and debris collected by a Watergoat, which is a floating trash trap typically placed in bodies of water such as rivers, streams, and drainage canals. Join Water Warrior Alliance on May 3rd at 2:00 PM to help clean up the Bear Creek Watergoat! 

We will be in the sun, outside, and close to nature. It is recommended that you bring water, a snack, bug spray, and sunscreen. Volunteers will be provided clean gloves, trash pickers, buckets and GreenPoly trash bags for collecting trash, and debris along Bartlett Park. It's recommended to bring your own items as needed because you will be outside and close to nature.

If you are interested, learn more here.

Gallery Events Photographer for Morean Arts Center

Are you passionate about photography and the arts? We are seeking a talented and dedicated volunteer photographer to help us capture the magic of our opening receptions, award ceremonies, and special events at the Morean Arts Center.

As a volunteer photographer, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Document exciting gallery events and exhibitions
  • Capture dynamic moments and people interacting with art
  • Contribute to the visual story of our gallery’s growth and success

What we’re looking for:

  • A skilled photographer with a good eye for detail
  • Ease in approaching guests to capture special moments
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments and adapt to varying lighting conditions
  • Passion for the arts and supporting cultural initiatives

If you are interested, learn more https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3892110.jsp

Volunteer at the Green Thumb Festival

St. Petersburg's annual Arbor Day Celebration, the Green Thumb Festival, brings together plant and flower lovers, as well as individuals and families looking for a fun weekend activity. With more than 120 garden, plant and flower vendors and exhibitors, the annual event brings the community together for a weekend of fun. The event takes place on April 26th and 27th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 

Learn more about the event: https://www.stpeteparksrec.org/programs___events/events/green_thumb/index.php

Volunteers for the Green Thumb Festival are still needed! If you are interested, sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DACA729A0FEC16-55268947-green#/

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