Let's Be Great by Serving Together

Hillsborough County is partnering with United Way Suncoast (UWS) to offer opportunities for volunteerism and community service throughout the Tampa Bay area. Join in helping to address some of our community's greatest challenges. Each month, new volunteer opportunities from which to choose will be added to this page.

Sign up. Bring your family and friends. Be Great by Serving Together!

Follow these steps below to Be Great and Serve Together:

Step 1: Create a volunteer account if you do not have one already.

Step 2: Sign up for Be Great and Serve Together.

Step 3: Volunteer! You are welcome to volunteer for any nonprofit in our community that sparks your interest.

• Sign up for one of the below opportunities; or
• Select volunteer opportunities shared on other nonprofit websites. 
  • If volunteering outside of the United Way Suncoast website, we ask for you to share your volunteer efforts through this form or by clicking the button at the bottom of this page.

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES 

Holiday Opportunities

• December 6
  • Madi's Movement Making Magic Holiday Celebration
• December 5 - 13
  • Children's Home Network Toy Drive Support

VITA

• United Way Suncoast is actively recruiting for VITA volunteers. Free IRS-certified training is provided, and there are a variety of roles available—from greeting clients to preparing returns. Volunteering with VITA is a powerful way to help neighbors maximize their refunds and keep more of their hard-earned money. Learn more and register as a 2026 VITA volunteer here.
  • Upcoming Greeter Certification and Orientation dates.
  • Upcoming Tax Preparer Certification and Orientation dates.
  • Upcoming Site Coordinators Certification and Orientation dates.

​​​​​​Click here to search for additional opportunities.

ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES

The below opportunities are ongoing volunteers needs that you can schedule according to your availability.

• Hillsborough County opportunities:
  • Aging Services: Volunteer to support seniors
  • Children's Services: Volunteer to support children
  • Library Services - Hillsborough Literacy Council: Adult Literacy and ESOL Tutors
  • Operation Code Vet: Volunteer to support veterans
  • Pet Resources: Shelter Ambassador
• Meals on Wheels: Meal Preparation
• UWS VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

VIRTUAL VOLUNTEERING

United Way Suncoast's Financial Coaching program is a great opportunity to volunteer on a flexible schedule. View information for the Financial Coaching program or other available virtual/remote opportunities.