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.

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.

Join sisters Caroline and Charlotte Gallagher for the C&C Lemonade Factory, Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. This annual event, now in its 9th year, raises money to support cancer research at John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.

Caroline, who is now in remission, was diagnosed with leukemia when she was 18 months old. Each summer she and her sister, helped by Mom and Dad, set up a lemonade stand in their own front yard at 6312 Dartmouth Avenue N., St. Petersburg. Along with lemonade there will be activities for kids, including face painting and balloon art, popcorn and raffles. 100% of all lemonade and raffle sales will be donated to the hospital.

Learn more here.

Fusion 49^th District, along with the City of Gulfport, the City of St. Petersburg and Keep Pinellas Beautiful, are seeking volunteers for a 49^th St. community cleanup Saturday May 31 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. This event is part of Keep Pinellas Beautiful’s 2025 Great American Cleanup, taking place through June 30.

Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes and weather appropriate clothing, and bring sun protection. All cleanup supplies will be provided by Keep Pinellas Beautiful. A water refill station will be available.

Participants will meet at Trolley Market Square, 4900 Tangerine Avenue S., Gulfport at 9 a.m. It is recommended to arrive early in order to sign in and collect gear. Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged.

Sign up here.

Keep Pinellas Beautiful and Clearwater Marine Aquarium are seeking volunteers to help with the Aquarium’s World Oceans Day Celebration taking place Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Volunteers will help with exhibitor booth set-up and take-down and to man booths for Keep Pinellas Beautiful and the Youth Advisory Council, and provide information on programming and how to get involved. Two shifts are available:

• 8:30 am to 12 pm (includes helping all exhibitors with set-up)
• 11:30 am to 3 pm (includes helping all exhibitors with break-down)

All volunteers must attend a training June 5 at 7 p.m. at the Keep Pinellas Beautiful office, 5900 66^th Street N., St. Petersburg. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is located at 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater. Parking is available in the garage for $15.

Sign up here by June 1.

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.

Volunteers are needed to help remove graffiti and stickers from electrical boxes, light poles, etc. on Clearwater Beach in an effort to keep the beach bright and beautiful. This is a monthly project occurring the first Saturday of every month from May through August.

The next event takes place Saturday, June 7 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Pier 60 Park, Causeway Blvd., Clearwater Beach.

Volunteers are asked to wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. It is also recommended to bring sunscreen, hats, and reusable water bottles.

Additional details will be emailed to registrants closer to the date of the project.

Register 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.