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Volunteer at St. Anthony’s Triathlon
Volunteers are needed for St. Anthony’s Triathlon in various roles ahead of and on race day. Starting April 26, volunteers are needed in merchandise sales and athlete check-in. Additional help is needed with finish line medical aid, athlete assistance, bike check-in and many other tasks April 27 and 28. If you have a group, reach out to Michele at SATrivolunteers@gmail.com. See all the available roles, the duties they entail and sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/FL/SAINTPETERSBURG/StAnthonys#St
First Pitch & Benefit Game
Experience the excitement of baseball while supporting a meaningful cause! Purchase your tickets to watch Florida Holocaust Museum member, Viola “IBI” Baras throw out the first pitch as the Rays take on the Red Sox at a special discounted price. Lower level tickets are on sale now for only $30, exclusively through The Florida Holocaust Museum. By buying your tickets from The Florida Holocaust Museum, you not only secure your spot at the game but also contribute directly to the important work of the museum. Every ticket sold helps further the museum’s mission to educate and inspire future generations about the lessons of the Holocaust. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy America’s favorite pastime while making a difference. Call, visit, or email the museum to purchase a ticket. Act now and be a part of something special!
Volunteers needed to clean up our coastline
Celebrate Earth Week with ISPS and Keep Pinellas Beautiful by joining a community cleanup at Madiera Beach April 20 from 8-11 a.m. Volunteers will meet at Archibald Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd in Madeira Beach, and are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes, sun protection and weather-appropriate clothing. Cleanup supplies will be provided, including gloves, trash bags, pickers, sunscreen, bug spray and hand sanitizer. Register online https://www.eventbrite.com/e/madeira-beach-cleanup-tickets-867660334417here:
Donate food to neighbors in need after dental surgery
Community Dental Clinic is a nonprofit that provides access to urgent dental care at no or low cost to income-restricted, uninsured adults in Pinellas County. After dental surgery, many patients need to be on a soft food diet, but may not be able to afford the food needed to aid in their recovery and healing. You can donate food items like protein shakes, mashed potatoes, oatmeal, soups, pudding, Jello, apple sauce, macaroni and cheese, pasta and canned fruits and vegetables to support Community Dental Clinic. Drop off your contributions at 1008 Woodlawn St. in Clearwater, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. If you have any questions or need more information, call 727-216-6155.
Clean up our local beaches
Join Keep Pinellas Beautiful and its community partners for a monthly beach cleanup starting at 9 a.m. April 12. Volunteers will meet at Bob Heilman’s Beachcomber, 447 Mandalay Avenue, and assist with cleaning the beach and surrounding streets. Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, sun protection and weather-appropriate clothing. Cleanup supplies will be provided. A water refill station will be available, so bring a reusable water bottle. Volunteers will need to sign our waiver upon arrival. Contact Megan Jackson at mjackson@kpbcares.org to register.
Volunteer at Race for the Cupcake
Volunteers are needed to help at Race for the Cupcake 5K at Pass-a-Grille Beach Saturday, April 13. The race starts at 8 a.m. Typical duties include setting up the event, checking in runners and passing out water during the race. Sign up to volunteer https://raceroster.com/events/2024/86455/race-for-the-cupcake-5k-2024/volunteerhere:
Turn your trash into a baby animal’s lifeline
According to SPCA Tampa Bay, “It’s baby season for many of our wildlife friends, and our Wildlife Rehabilitation Team is in need of some upcycled items to care for the influx of animals we see this time of year.” SPCA Tampa Bay uses bottle caps and jar lids to offer water and formula to the baby animals in its care. If you have these items on hand, give them a second life and donate them to the SPCA shelter in Largo, located at 9099 130th Ave N.
Put your junk drawer to use
Gadgets for Good is collecting unused gadgets to support members of the local community who do not have access to technology. Bring your old laptop, tablet, cellphone, computer, or any other electronic you are not using. Volunteers will recycle it and use a portion of the proceeds to donate fully refurbished computers to kids and families in the community. The electronics drive is part of an AARP Shred Event & Fraud Forum April 13 at the Lealman Exchange, 5175 45th St. N. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Become a Pinellas County Schools mentor
A Mentor Workshop is the first step to becoming a Pinellas County Schools mentor. Prior to the workshop, complete the Volunteer Application www.pcsb.org/volunteerregistration. The workshop will provide guidance as well as the next steps, including when the program starts and how a student will be assigned. On the day before and the day of the workshop, you will be sent a link with instructions to participate.
Sea Turtle Awareness Day & Lake Cleanup
Join Keep Pinellas Beautiful and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Nesting Team April 6 for a lake cleanup. Get the chance to learn about sea turtle conservation and how you can help our local sea turtle population. This Sea Turtle Awareness Day event will include raffle prizes, the opportunity to personalize a sea turtle nesting stake, photo opportunities and much more. Get the details and register here: https://www.givepulse.com/event/228800
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