St. Pete Free Clinic (SPFC) is looking for volunteers 18 years and older at its dental center. The SPFC Health and Dental Centers provide primary and specialty health and dental care services for uninsured adults who meet income requirements. SPFC relies on volunteer physicians, specialists, nurses, dentists, dental assistants and dental hygienists to serve our neighbors in need. Go to thespfc.org/volunteer to apply, and make sure to select Dental Center as an area of interest.

CareFest is back! The celebration of volunteering and giving back to the community returns Sunday, Sept. 1 through Thursday, Oct. 31. The City of St. Petersburg will hold its annual CareFest Community Day of Service Saturday, Sept. 28. CareFest Community Day of Service Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. City on a Hill Church 4265 13th Ave. N.

Since 2011, Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and Pasco Counties has hosted a golf tournament to raise funds to build more homes for families in the community. This year, the nonprofit is hosting a newly reimagined event: Golfing Fore Habitat Topgolf Challenge. This event, to be held Monday, Oct. 21st at Topgolf St. Pete, will replace the traditional tournament held in previous years. The event has been redesigned to provide more opportunities for sponsors and players to network with one another while being inclusive and inviting for those who do not participate in traditional golf tournaments. Learn more and secure your tickets before they sell out here: https://bit.ly/golfingforehabitat

You can support a local nonprofit by volunteering at the upcoming Fort De Soto Oktoberfest race on Sunday, Sept. 15. There are 15K, 10K and 5K races and a portion of the proceeds from the event benefit Tampa Bay Watch, a nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to the protection and restoration of the marine and wetland environments of the Tampa Bay estuary through scientific and educational programs. Founded in 1993, they perform a variety of habitat restoration and protection activities throughout the year utilizing thousands of volunteers to help the bay recover from its environmental threats. Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.ftdesoto15k.com/Race/FortDeSotoDistanceClassic/Page/volunteer

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: https://habitatpwp.org/volunteer/community-service

Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida has rescued thousands of golden retrievers. The nonprofit operates in Florida with over 200 volunteers helping staff the organization.  According to the Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida (GRRMF) website, one of their most precious resources is foster homes. Without an adequate number of foster homes, the organization is limited in how many goldens they can take in at one time. The principle behind fostering is to provide a home environment for evaluating the dog’s habits and behavior and gathering any other information that will assist the new owner. GRRMF needs caring, responsible golden lovers to join its foster home team by opening their hearts and homes to rescue goldens. If you have questions, email info@grrmf.org.

Suncoast Voices for Children provides for the unmet needs of abused, abandoned, and neglected children in Pinellas and Pasco Counties. Many children enter foster care with nothing but the clothes on their backs.  The nonprofit's 'Style Voiced' clothing program consists of five locations within offices in Largo, New Port Richey, Trinity and Dade City to provide free, immediate access to four outfits, toiletries and other supplies to children entering into foster care or at risk of entering care. You can shop online to help stock the closets for the Style Voiced program here: https://www.suncoastvoices.org/style/

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is in urgent need of towel donations.  Gently used or new towels can make a huge difference for animals in the humane society's care. Every towel helps keep them warm, dry and comfortable and helps keep the shelter clean. Drop off your donations at their shelter, located at 3607 N. Armenia Ave. in Tampa.

Our Organization provides "FREE" training to students ages 14-21 years of age currently enrolled either in a Public or Private school setting with an active IEP or 504 Plan Work Readiness Training Skills, Job Counseling Services, Post Secondary Counseling Services, and Self-Advocacy Training Services. Some of our services offer the opportunity for our clients to receive a monetary stipend. We provide an approved flyer when trainings are available.