Ready for Life, dedicated to supporting former foster care youth with homelessness prevention, education, employment and lifeline support networks, is hosting the Amazing Resource Race June 27 from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Inspired by the TV show The Amazing Race, youth are grouped into teams of four and must solve clues and travel to various stops where they complete different challenges.

Volunteers are needed to drive teams to different stops, staff various clue and challenge stations, monitor each team’s progress and decorate and assist with the finish line at Quaker Steak & Lube in Largo.

Volunteers will meet at the start location at 2300 Tall Pines Drive in Largo.

Click here for more information and to sign up.

On Thursday, July 3 from 6 – 7 p.m., Habitat Tampa Bay Gulfside is holding a one-hour session to learn about volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and the Habitat homeownership program.

Attendees will receive information about each of Habitat’s pillars—Apply, Donate, Volunteer and Advocate—and the various opportunities in each area. The orientation will be held at Habitat’s Education Center at 13355 49th Street N., Suite B in Clearwater.

To register, click here.

The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg YReads! literacy program provides students with reading instruction they need to succeed.

Volunteers are needed to serve as reading mentors for two one-hour sessions on weekday afternoons following school. YReads! mentors work in a small group environment or one-on-one with kindergarten through third grade students, to help them improve their academic performance and develop positive self-esteem.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and pass background and fingerprint checks. Additional training is provided.

Apply online here.

Keep Pinellas Beautiful and the City of St. Petersburg are hosting a Meadowlawn Community Garden Workday, Saturday, June 21 from 8 until 11 a.m.

Volunteers will assist with weeding, mulching, solarizing the unreserved spots and general maintenance of the garden.

All ages are welcome; however, volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Volunteers should bring sun protection and a reusable water bottle, and wear closed-toe shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Gloves and tools will be provided.

Volunteers will meet at 7390 18^th Street N., St. Petersburg at 8 a.m. Click here to learn more and sign up.

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.