Keep Pinellas Beautiful (KPB) is searching for local leaders to become KPB Ambassadors to promote environmental stewardship and empower residents to help conserve our environment. Ambassadors help establish, maintain and supervise the gardening, microplastics, education and cleanup programs.

All interested volunteers are required to join a virtual Zoom session to learn more about how to get involved with KPB events.

The next orientation is Tuesday, June 24 at 7 p.m. Click here to reserve a spot.

On Monday, June 16 from 5 to 10 p.m., Casa Tina Mexican restaurant in downtown Dunedin is hosting a fundraiser to support the Dunedin International Film Festival. The goal is to help the festival reach its end-of-year benchmark, which supports venue costs, filmmaker hospitality and year-round programming. The festival showcases independent films in local venues, including the Fenway Hotel, HOB Brewing Co. and the Scottish Cultural Center.

Casa Tina will donate 20% of all restaurant proceeds during the five-hour event. The restaurant is located at 365 Main St., Dunedin. Tickets are not required, but donations are accepted. Click here for more information.

The St. Pete Free Clinic (SPFC) offers volunteer opportunities to help with its We Help FRESH Pantry and Health and Dental Center.

The We Help FRESH Pantry provides fresh and nutritious produce, meats, dairy, food staples and hygiene items for free to any Pinellas County resident in need. Volunteers help greet and check in clients, organize and bag food items, place pantry guides in various departments and load vehicles. Those 15 and under must be accompanied by a vetted adult volunteer.

The SPFC Health and Dental Center offers dental care services for uninsured adults. Professional volunteer opportunities are available for nurses, specialists, primary care doctors, dentists and dental assistants. Non-licensed volunteers are needed for intake and front desk support. Volunteers must be 18 years or older.

To apply, click here.

The Florida Dream Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the needs of Pinellas County’s most vulnerable population, is presenting Swing for the Dream, a fundraiser at TopGolf St. Pete Sunday, June 29 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Proceeds will help deliver food to homebound and low-income residents, provide cleanup in struggling neighborhoods, offer case management and social services and equip individuals with job placement training.

Whether you’re a golfer or just want to connect and support the cause, Swing for the Dream is a unique opportunity to give back. TopGolf St Pete is located at 220 Carillon Pkwy, St. Petersburg.

To learn more and purchase tickets, click here.

The Humane Society of Pinellas, located at 3040 FL-590, Clearwater, is initiating a “Teen Care Team” and is seeking volunteers, ages 15-18, to join.

Teens will clean and organize the facility, feed animals, restock supplies, sort donations, do laundry, maintain outdoor spaces and assist with light clerical work.

This is a great opportunity to earn volunteer hours, gain experience and support the care of over 2,500 animals each year. Selected participants will be invited to attend an orientation in mid-June.  Volunteer opportunities are available on a limited basis.

Along with filling out the volunteer form, applicants are asked to submit a one-paragraph explanation of why they would like to participate in the program. Click here to apply.

Keep Pinellas Beautiful is offering summer workshops for high school students (graduating in 2026-2029) who are passionate about the environment. Students will learn leadership skills, gain an understanding of environmental issues, engage with experts in the field and participate in hands-on activities such as cleanups, hikes and invasive removals.

Two workshops are available:

Workshop 1: June 23-27 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Booker Creek Nature Preserve, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Click here to sign up for Workshop 1. 

Workshop 2: July 21-25 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Weedon Island Nature Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg. Click here to sign up for Workshop 2.

Students can potentially receive up to 33 community service or Bright Futures Scholarship hours. A $25 application fee covers workshop activities, including tours and travel, and a light breakfast and snacks.

Zen4Blue, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving marine life and promoting ocean conversation, is seeking volunteers to commit five to 10 hours per month and serve as brand ambassadors for their St. Petersburg Gulf Coast Field Office. Volunteers will spread awareness about the organization’s mission, promote events and engage the local community in ocean conversation efforts.

Key responsibilities will include social media content creation; helping with the setup, execution and breakdown of events; passing out flyers and promotional materials; selling event tickets; and encouraging others to volunteer.

Interested volunteers should email: volunteer@zen4blue.org and include a resume and brief description of why they are passionate about ocean conversation and why they want to become a brand ambassador.

For more information, click here.

Roots and Shoots Tampa Bay, in partnership with Keep Pinellas Beautiful’s Youth Advisory Council and Tampa Bay Estuary Program, is hosting a Kids Can Cleanup event designed for kids in grades K-5, Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at John S. Taylor Park in Largo. Participants (accompanied by their families) will learn about the environment and help to clean up the park. An arts and crafts project will follow where kids can repurpose the trash picked up into creative art.

All supplies will be provided, including gloves, trash bags, trash pickers, sunscreen, bug spray, hand sanitizer and all arts supplies. Participants are asked to wear closed toe shoes, such as boots or sneakers. A hat and sunscreen are also recommended. A water refill station will be on site.

John S. Taylor Park is located at 1100 8^th Avenue S.W., Largo. Registration is free. Sign up here.

The Morean Arts Center is seeking volunteers for its glass studio. Greeters welcome guests into the studio, assess their needs and direct them to the hot shop for glass demonstrations. They act as a liaison by answering questions about the studio or other programming offered by the center. Volunteers are the catalyst for a positive museum experience by helping guests feel welcome and engaged with art.

Gallery hours are 12 to 5 p.m. and volunteers are needed from 11:45 a.m. until 4 p.m. Expect to be standing for long periods of time which maintaining a positive, friendly attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Sign up here.

A Little Free Library, located at the Great Explorations Children’s Museum, is looking for volunteers to distribute books for children and toddlers every two weeks for six months. Approximately 40 books are needed each month. The Little Free Library will provide tips for free or low-cost sources for books.

The library can be stocked anytime during the museum’s lobby hours: Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., or Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The address is 1925 4^th Street N., St. Petersburg.

Volunteers can set their own hours and receive a free T-shirt. Click here for more information.