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Volunteer for Time to Paddy 5K/10K and half marathon races

Bodies Race Company’s mission is to build healthier, more active communities through fun, accessible and family-friendly race events.

On Saturday, March 14 from 7 a.m. until noon, the organization is hosting “Time to Paddy” 5K/10K and half marathon races at Walsingham Park, 12615 102nd Avenue N., Seminole.

Volunteers are needed for various roles, including handing out water and picking up discarded cups, guiding runners on the right path and cheering them on, photographing special moments, and handing out medals and managing the awards table at the finish line.

All participants must be 16 years and older or accompanied by an adult. As a thank-you, volunteers will receive their choice of a $20 Amazon gift card or two entries to a future Bodies Race. Community service hours are accepted.

Click here for more information.

Volunteer for Healthy St. Pete’s Little Sunshine Pantry program

Healthy St. Pete’s Little Sunshine Pantry program is a collaborative effort powered by neighborhood associations, community members and local partners.

Building on the Little Free Pantry movement, it encourages neighbors and local organizations to take an active role in supporting food security.

Volunteers are needed to help keep the pantries stocked and accessible, to donate items to a specific location and to connect with a neighborhood sponsor to support ongoing efforts.

To learn more about volunteering and getting connected, contact Sarah Wiemert at sarah.wiemert@stpete.org.

More information about the Little Sunshine Pantry Program can be found here.

Seniors in Service seeks tutors for underserved children

Seniors in Service is looking for volunteers to provide academic and emotional support for underserved children in grades K-3 who attend schools and summer camps in low socioeconomic communities throughout Pinellas County.

Tutors assist children through hands-on assistance in the classroom, providing extra help to students with special needs, serve as a positive role model and help children build self-esteem and confidence.

Volunteers must be at least 55 years old, have an interest in mentoring children ages 5-8, and be dependable, consistent, patient, flexible and able to communicate through email and video-calling platforms.

Volunteers attend virtual training sessions to learn best practices in providing social, emotional and academic support to children.

For more information and to sign up, click here.

Volunteer at the Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival

Tarpon Springs Chamber is seeking volunteers for the 51st Annual Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival, Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 15 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the Spring Bayou in Craig Park, 100 Liberty Ln., Tarpon Springs.

The event brings together more than 150 fine artists and crafters, as well as food, drinks, vendors and music all day.

Two volunteer slots are available each day with shifts ranging from 3 to 3-1/2 hours. Volunteers receive free admission, a free drink coupon, a coupon for five dollars off event merchandise and an exclusive volunteer T-shirt.

Click here to sign up.

Kids Can: Cleanup at Treasure Island Beach

Keep Pinellas Beautiful, in partnership with Roots and Shoots Tampa Bay, the City of Treasure Island and Treasure Island Adopt-A-Beach for Hope in Action 2026, is hosting a cleanup for students in grades K-12 and their families – Sunday, March 8 from 9 a.m. until noon at Treasure Island Beach.

As part of the Environmental Action Days, the event is designed to educate youth in the community about the importance of environmental stewardship.

Participants are asked to wear closed toe shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Supplies, including gloves, trash bags, trash pickers, sunscreen, bug spray and hand sanitizer will be provided. A water refill station will also be available.

Anyone under the age of 18 must be signed in by a parent or guardian.

Volunteers are to meet at the Treasure Island Beach Gulf Front Park Lot, 10451 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island.

Reserve a spot here.

Join the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art docent team

The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art is accepting application for its 2026 Docent Class.

Docents engage visitors through conversations about modern and contemporary arts. The training program prepares volunteers to lead tours, support collections research and serve as ambassadors for the Museum’s mission.

The Docent Class meets every Friday from Feb. 20 through May 22. The class includes in-depth surveys of modern art history, an introduction to the museum’s collections and training in presentation and public speaking.

The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art is located at 600 E. Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs.

To learn more, click here or email lrma@spcollege.edu or call 727-712-5762.

Volunteer with Hope Villages of America

Hope Villages of America has been supporting neighbors facing hunger, homelessness and domestic violence for over 50 years. Staff, volunteers and partnering faith congregations join together to provide services within Pinellas County.

The organization welcomes individuals, students, families and groups who are willing to give back and donate their time. Volunteer opportunities include food distribution services, administrative and office assistance, helping with children’s activities, gardening and landscaping and general maintenance and beautification projects.

Learn more and sign up here.

Safety Harbor Festival cleanup

The City of Safety Harbor and the Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce are partnering with Keep Pinellas Beautiful for a Safety Harbor Waterfront Park cleanup, Monday, Feb. 23 from 9 until 11 a.m., following the Safety Harbor Art and Seafood Festival.

Volunteers should wear closed toe shoes, sun protection and weather appropriate clothing. All cleanup supplies will be provided and a water refill station will be available.

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

The Safety Harbor Waterfront Park is located at 110 Veterans Memorial Ln., Safety Harbor. Free parking is available.

Click here to sign up.

Good Neighbors announces new food giveaway pop-up

Good Neighbors began in 2020 when its founders noticed that local businesses were throwing away good food at the end of the day that could be put into the hands of those that need it most. It now receives food donations from our 250 businesses and organizations.

Their newest food distribution pop-up is at St. Johns Episcopal Church at 1676 South Belcher Rd., Clearwater on Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Fridays from 11 a.m. until noon.

Good Neighbors seeks volunteers to pick up food from area businesses, deliver food to local pantries or directly to the community and to assist with administrative tasks.

If you are interested in volunteering, click here.

Volunteer at Menorah Life

Menorah Life, a non-profit provider of senior healthcare in St. Petersburg, is dedicated to creating a warm, engaging and dignified environment for older adults.

The facility seeks volunteers to assist with life enrichment programs, spend time with residents and help with special events. Volunteers support the organization's ability to offer more programs, more engagement and more connection – all while enhancing and elevating residents’ lives.

Menorah Life accepts volunteers ages 14 and older. Days and times are flexible and no special skills or time commitment are needed. A background check is required.

Menorah Life is located at 255 59th Street N., St. Petersburg.

To learn more about the benefits of volunteering with Menorah Life and to sign up, click here.

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