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Keep Pinellas Beautiful Ambassador Program
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.

St. Pete Free Clinic Volunteer Opportunities
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.

Humane Society Launching Teen Care Team
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 High School Summer Workshops
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.

Zen4Blue Seeks Volunteer Brand Ambassadors
Zen4Blue, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving marine life and promoting ocean conversation, is seeking volunteers to commit five to 10 hours per month and serve as brand ambassadors for their St. Petersburg Gulf Coast Field Office. Volunteers will spread awareness about the organization’s mission, promote events and engage the local community in ocean conversation efforts.
Key responsibilities will include social media content creation; helping with the setup, execution and breakdown of events; passing out flyers and promotional materials; selling event tickets; and encouraging others to volunteer.
Interested volunteers should email: volunteer@zen4blue.org and include a resume and brief description of why they are passionate about ocean conversation and why they want to become a brand ambassador.
For more information, click here.

Kids Can Cleanup
Roots and Shoots Tampa Bay, in partnership with Keep Pinellas Beautiful’s Youth Advisory Council and Tampa Bay Estuary Program, is hosting a Kids Can Cleanup event designed for kids in grades K-5, Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at John S. Taylor Park in Largo. Participants (accompanied by their families) will learn about the environment and help to clean up the park. An arts and crafts project will follow where kids can repurpose the trash picked up into creative art.
All supplies will be provided, including gloves, trash bags, trash pickers, sunscreen, bug spray, hand sanitizer and all arts supplies. Participants are asked to wear closed toe shoes, such as boots or sneakers. A hat and sunscreen are also recommended. A water refill station will be on site.
John S. Taylor Park is located at 1100 8th Avenue S.W., Largo. Registration is free. Sign up here.

Morean Arts Center Glass Gallery Greeter
The Morean Arts Center is seeking volunteers for its glass studio. Greeters welcome guests into the studio, assess their needs and direct them to the hot shop for glass demonstrations. They act as a liaison by answering questions about the studio or other programming offered by the center. Volunteers are the catalyst for a positive museum experience by helping guests feel welcome and engaged with art.
Gallery hours are 12 to 5 p.m. and volunteers are needed from 11:45 a.m. until 4 p.m. Expect to be standing for long periods of time which maintaining a positive, friendly attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Oyster Shell Recycling with Tampa Bay Watch
Tampa Bay Watch is seeking the help of a few tenacious volunteers to support their Shells for Shorelines program. Volunteers are needed to assist in collecting oyster shell donations from Tampa Bay Watch's partner restaurants on a weekly basis, Monday - Friday during business hours. This opportunity is mostly flexible for your schedule. Responsibilities include picking up the shell, dropping them off at the curing pad, and delivering clean buckets to the restaurants.
It is strongly recommended that volunteers have the ability to lift 35 pounds, some sort of personal vehicle (preferably a pickup truck) capable of carrying up to ten 5-gallon buckets, and are comfortable with Florida flora and fauna typically associated with decomposition of organic matter. Additionally, a required training is offered on Fridays at 8 a.m. by riding along with our staff on their route meeting in Tierra Verde.

Manicure Volunteer with Menorah Life
Menorah Life senior assisted living facility is searching for eager volunteers to help pamper their clients. They want volunteers to give simple manicures to elderly long term care residents. Volunteers will help residents enjoy feeling special and cared for by painting their nails. No special experience is required, just a desire to put a smile on someone's face or brighten their day with a simple manicure. Scheduling for the opportunity is flexible, so you can help out whenever works best for you.
Menorah Life is dedicated to being the best they can for everyone who turns to them for help, and enhancing the lives of seniors. You can be a part of this by volunteering to help out with manicures.
If you have a passion for pampering or just love a good manicure and want to spear that joy to others, you may learn more here.

Girls Rock Volunteer Event
Ready to be part of something magical? Become a Girls Rock volunteer and join the revolution by helping girls and gender-expansive kids step into their power. Whether you are seasoned crew or brand new to Girls Rock, connect with our chosen family of volunteers at our annual “Brewhaha” event, which is part social, part volunteer training, and ends with a rowdy arm-wrestling tournament for prizes and glory.
This event takes place Saturday, May 31 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Outcast Brewing. If you are interested in volunteering with Girls Rock, this informational session is mandatory for first-time volunteers.
The Girls Rock Summer Camp runs from July 14 to July 18 and ends with an epic concert at Jannus Live on Saturday, July 19. We need musicians, and also therapists, nurses, photographers, event planners, creative builders, street team crew, crafty ladies, ladies who aren’t ladies, and so much more! If any of these volunteer positions are of interest to you, click here to learn more.