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Volunteers provide essential support and resources to strengthen our community. WEDU PBS is proud to partner with United Way Suncoast (UWS) to provide a variety of opportunities to encourage volunteerism. Click on the below links to learn more about the opportunities.
CREATE A VOLUNTEER ACCOUNT
Click here to create a UWS volunteer account if you do not have one already.
ONGOING VOLUNTEERING
The below opportunities are great for individuals who are looking to volunteer on a regular basis for a particular program.
- Campbell Park Resource Center (St. Petersburg)
- Greeter: in this role, volunteers will welcome the visitors to the center and direct them to the correct offices. Learn more.
- Campbell Park Network for Early Learning: assist the Learn & Play Sessions that are designed to support parents/caregivers to play and interact with children in developmentally appropriate ways to encourage brain development and assist school readiness. View more about this program.
- Financial Coaching (Virtual)
- Community Members who are in a position to make changes and improve their financial wellness are paired with dedicated volunteer coaches. Together, they develop a plan of action that will help the member achieve their financial goals. Learn more.
- VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
- The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program connects low-to-moderate income residents in the Suncoast Region with trained volunteer tax preparers who file their tax returns for free.
DATE & TIME SPECIFIC VOLUNTEERING
Below are opportunities to volunteer based on the specific days and times that the shift takes place.
- Campbell Park Food Pantry (St. Petersburg): Register for a shift
- Shifts are available Mondays from 5pm-7pm, Tuesdays from 10am-12pm, or Thursdays from 3pm-5pm.
- Feeding Tampa Bay Warehouse (Tampa): Saturday mornings
- Meals on Wheels (Tampa): Saturday mornings
- Ronald McDonald House (St. Petersburg): select Monday afternoons
- Ronald McDonald House (Tampa): select Tuesday afternoons
- Teaching Tools (Tampa): Saturday mornings
Click here to view the full calendar of opportunities.
MONTHLY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Monthly Engagement Opportunities are created in collaboration with community to strengthen United Way Suncoast programs and provide a variety of options for individuals and groups to get involved. Each month has a theme aligning with our mission of elevating Early Literacy, Youth Success, Financial Stability and Support Services. Click here to view the current Monthly Engagement Opportunities for additional ways to get involved.
VIRTUAL VOLUNTEERING
Click here to view all available virtual volunteer options.
GROUP VOLUNTEERING
UWS offers volunteer opportunities throughout the year for groups of all sizes. Fill out this form to submit your group volunteer request.
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