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The James Museum downtown cleanup

As part of the 2026 Great American Cleanup, The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, in partnership with Keep Pinellas Beautiful, is hosting a downtown cleanup Saturday, April 18 from 8 a.m. until noon.

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.

Participants under the age of 18 need to be signed in by a parent or guardian and anyone under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Volunteers will meet at the entrance to the museum, 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Parking is available on Levels 3 and 4 of the automated South Core Parking Garage located above the museum.

Sign up here.

Become an English Language Learning Volunteer

The Largo Public Library’s English Language Learning program (ELL) is holding a training and orientation workshop Saturday, April 25 from 2 until 4 p.m.

The workshop will include an introduction to the program’s policies and procedures, an in-depth tour of the library and the ability to meet other ELL volunteers.

Upon completion of virtual training sessions, volunteer opportunities include working one-on-one with students, or providing administrative support to the program’s community services librarian. Volunteers can also work with a partner or small team to create four-to-six-week short-term courses.

All volunteers are asked to commit to two hours per week for a minimum of six months.

The Largo Public Library is located at 120 Central Park Drive.

Learn more here.

St. Anthony’s seeks Mammography registration volunteers

St. Anthony’s Hospital is seeking volunteers to help navigate patients from the breast cancer waiting room to the Professional Office Building and bring patients from the waiting room to the changing room.

Available shifts include Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from noon until 4 p.m. and Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. until noon.

Volunteers must be ages 18 and older and a background check will be required.

St. Anthony’s Hospital's Breast Center is located at 1200 Seventh Avenue N., St. Petersburg.

Click here to submit a volunteer form.

Volunteer for Arthritis Foundation’s Soiree by the Bay

The Tampa Bay chapter of the Arthritis Foundation is holding its fourth annual Soiree by the Bay fundraiser Saturday, April 11 at Nova Southeastern University’s Tampa Bay regional campus in Clearwater.

“Moonlight in Bloom,” this year’s theme, will feature tasting stations, an open bar with signature cocktails, live and silent auctions and entertainment. The organization is seeking volunteers who are experienced with food service to help set up and maintain the tasting stations throughout the evening.

Volunteers are needed starting at 4:30 p.m.; the event begins at 6 p.m.

Nova Southeastern University is located at 3400 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater.

To learn more about volunteering, click here or contact mhughey@arthritis.org.

For tickets to the event or to donate to the Arthritis Foundation, click here.

The Arc Tampa Bay seeks volunteers

For 61 years, The Arc Tampa Bay has been supporting and empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The organization provides adult day training, supported employment and residential habilitation programs, as well as the Richard B. Funk Center for Great Expectations, an applied behavior analysis clinic serving children ages 1 to 12 with autism spectrum disorder.

Many volunteer opportunities exist, including working as a classroom helper and assisting teachers with reading, math, art and cooking classes; helping the event team prepare and set up for large events; and supporting music, recreational and leisure activities.

Volunteers must be 18 years or older and be able to pass a background and fingerprint check.

The Arc Tampa Bay is located at 1501 N. Belcher Road, Clearwater.

If you are interested in volunteering, click here to fill out a submission form or contact Margaret Bauer at 727-799-3330, Ext. 7647.

Become a food pantry team member

Bayview Baptist Church of Clearwater is seeking volunteers to commit to a few hours per week to work in its food pantry.

Tasks include unloading trucks and organizing deliveries, welcoming and assisting guests, distributing food to families and keeping the pantry clean.

Food distribution takes place Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Trucks are unloaded Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:30 until 3:30 p.m. No experience is needed.

Bayview Baptist Church of Clearwater is located at 825 Howard St., Clearwater.

To learn more, fill out this form or contact Tiffany at bbcfoodpantry2@gmail.com.

Volunteer with Parc

Parc Center for Disabilities, which held a ribbon cutting ceremony March 25 for its brand-new Children’s Services Center, offers a wide range of flexible volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups.

Individuals assist with administrative support, grant writing, and teaching art, reading and other skills. Groups participate in outdoor landscaping, outdoor painting and power washing, holiday gift programs, theater productions and school group projects. Help is also needed for special events, such as festivals, golf tournaments and black-tie galas.

Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older and individuals participating in any adult day program on a regular basis must go through a Level II background screening, paid for by Parc. Single day group projects and event volunteers are not subject screenings.

For more information and to apply, click here.

The Attic Resale Shop seeks volunteers

The Attic Resale Shop is an all-volunteer-run thrift store that benefits Morton Plant Mease Health Care.

Volunteers are needed to sort through donations, greet customers and create fun displays. Three shifts are available: 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and 1:30 until 5:30 p.m.

All volunteers must be 18 years and older, and a background check and orientation are required.

The store is also always looking for donations, including gently used clothing, shoes, small furniture, household items and books.

The Attic Resale Shop is located at 1241 South Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater.

To sign up, click here.

AccentCare Hospice and Palliative Care seeks receptionists

AccentCare Hospice and Palliative Care of Pinellas County is seeking multiple volunteers to provide reception support at its Dunedin location, 910 New York Avenue.

The receptionist will unlock the door for visitors, answer phones, connect callers to the right person, greet visitors and offer a welcoming environment.

The center is open 24/7, so shifts are flexible.  Volunteers must be 18 years and older. A background check and orientation are required.

For more information, contact Kimberly at  Kimberlyglem@accentcare.com or apply online here.

Indian Rocks food pantry seeks help

Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay, Inc. is seeking volunteers to help with the Beach Community Food Pantry in Indian Rocks Beach.

Various opportunities are available, including picking up and unloading food and other pantry items, marking inventory and sorting through donations, shopping, cleaning, gardening support and other tasks.

Most jobs take place Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with other offering flexible timelines.

The Beach Community Food Pantry is located at 191 13th Ave., Indian Rocks Beach.

Apply here

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