Volunteers are the heart of Meals on Wheels of Tampa. Caring and compassionate individuals deliver hot healthy meals to recipient’s homes five days a week. One of the many benefits of volunteering is helping the growing population of Tampa’s homebound and senior members continue to live independently in their own homes. Volunteers also offer caregivers/family members peace of mind that their loved ones will receive a meal, a friendly conversation and a daily safety check.

On Monday, January 18, consider spending MLK Day of Service with @St. Pete Youth Farm for an outdoor workday at Enoch Davis Center. They'll be planting seedlings, preparing the beds, and other fun gardening activities. Sign up to volunteer at

Volunteer Signup Link is now live!: bit.ly/localtopiavolunteer2021 We do so hope you'll volunteer at our 8th Annual festival and help us make it the best one we can possibly put on during a pandemic! Please note that *** ALL volunteers must wear masks at all times, and must adhere to our COVID-19 Plan, which you can review here: bit.ly/LocaltopiaCOVIDPlan *** Volunteers will be provided with disposable black masks. You can wear one of your own choosing, provided it does not display anything political, profane or deemed inappropriate by KSPL. *** Please do NOT sign up if you are not prepared to follow ALL measures in our COVID-19 Plan! ***

Kids clothes (size 4 - 16) Adult size clothes (think pre-teen and teens) Young women (size 0 - 22) Young men (size 18 to 46) Shoes (children’s size 9 to adult) Bras, belts, purses, hats, jewelry, backpacks NEW socks and underwear What We Do Not Need… Used socks and underwear Athletic uniforms or equipment Toys or books Used pajamas or swimsuits Excessively worn clothing Baby/toddler clothing Hangers ST. PETE STORE 2168 34th Street South, St. Petersburg, 33711

Won’t you join our mission? There are opportunities to help Monday through Saturday in everything from front desk intake to mail service to the Edible Garden.  There are even opportunities to volunteer from your own home! Donate an hour here and there or set up a regular schedule. There are opportunities for individuals and families, high school and college students, service organizations and businesses looking to strengthen their communities. Information sessions for prospective volunteers are held the first and third Tuesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. To sign up or get more information, call Leanne Scalli at 727-825-0442, ext. 105 or email leanne.scalli@daystarlife.com.

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay helps homebound elderly and adults with disabilities who live alone, have no available support system to assist them, or who are TTD/TTY or Florida Relay dependent. Referrals for someone to receive calls can be made by individuals, organizations, businesses, community agencies, home health agencies, hospital discharge planners, aging services, law enforcement, the faith community, postal service, friends, and relatives. Caring, concerned people 18 years of age or older are eligible to volunteer. New volunteers must complete an application & personal interview, and participate in a training program. The Telephone Reassurance Program provides an opportunity for daily interaction by linking seniors with a friendly, caring person. For those who live alone or have no available support system, the daily call helps reduce isolation and loneliness, as well as provides a safety link.

If you or someone you know is struggling with behavioral health, mental health, or substance abuse issues—help is available.   No matter what you're going through, call for free to be connected with the right care provider today. 727.791.3131   COLLABORATIVE CARE PROVIDERS The Wellness Connection is an alliance of mental and physical healthcare providers who serve all Pinellas County residents. Wellness Connection partners are committed to working together to provide a “no wrong door” approach that meets people with compassion and efficiently connects them to the high quality care they need.

ARE YOU A BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL, RETIRED TEACHER, OR BUSINESS OWNER? DO YOU HAVE 1 HOUR A WEEK? DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO SHARE ABOUT YOUR LIFE CHALLENGES?   IF YOUR ANSWER IS YES TO THESE 3 QUESTIONS THEN WE NEED YOUR HELP  IN SHAPING THESE YOUNG MINDS  TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL AND VISION FOR THEIR GREATEST FUTURE

7 Cups provides free, 24/7 emotional support to millions via online chat. We want to make sure nobody has to face their problems alone. Having someone like you to listen can be all it takes to make a real difference.

Schedulers for Pick-Ups This is an ideal role for someone who would like to contribute weekly but from home. Calls and emails are received with donation information. The scheduler is responsible for putting together the weekly "road map" for the drivers and emailing the information to them on a weekly basis.