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Abilities Foundation
Mission Statement: To support the needs of people with disabilities through gainful employment, independent living, affordable housing, higher education, recreational/cultural resources, health, and accessible marketplaces.
Executive Director: Frank De Lucia
Address: 2735 Whitney Road, Clearwater, FL 33760
Telephone: 727-538-7370
Website: www.abilitiesfoundation.com
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers needed for special events, Wine Tasting and Golf Tournament, all aspects from set up to clean up.
American Cancer Society
Mission Statement: A nationwide community-based volunteer health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.
Executive Director: Angela McAuley-Suncoast area(Pinellas, Citrus, Pasco and Hernando), Denise Ellison-Hillsborough and Polk Counties
Address: Pinellas Unit-4801 86th Avenue North,
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
Tampa Unit-1001 S. MacDill Avenue, Tampa,FL 33629
Pinellas Telephone: 727-546-9822
Tampa Telephone: 813-254-3630
Website: www.cancer.org
Volunteer Opportunities: Committee/Team members and day of event volunteers needed. Please call 1-800-ACS-2345 for other opportunities.
American Heart Association
Mission Statement: Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
Executive Director: Suzy O’Malley
Address: 9900 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N.,
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Telephone: 1-800-275-0448 or 727-563-8000
Website: www.americanheart.org
Volunteer Opportunities: Please call for volunteer opportunities.
American Red Cross
Mission Statement: To provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
Executive Director: Scott R. Salemme
Address: 3310 W Main Street, Tampa, FL 33607
Telephone: 813-348-4820
Website: www.redcrosstbc.org
Volunteer Opportunities: Many opportunities include: public speaking, staffing hospital information desks, driving people to medical appointments, helping victims of disaster, office work, and working with youth.
ASAP Homeless Services
Mission Statement: ASAP’S Mission is to provide housing and basic necessities to the homeless through the Drop-In-Center, Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing programs. Our focus is to guide individuals toward achievement of self-sufficiency and independent living.
Executive Director: Karen Butler
Address: 423 11th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Telephone: 727-823-5665
Website: www. asaphomeless.org
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Big Bothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay
Mission Statement: To help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with measurable impact.
President/ CEO: Stephen A. Koch
Address: 711 S. Dale Mabry Hwy., Suite 300, Tampa, FL 33609
Telephone: 813-287-2210
Website: www.bbbsfl.org
Volunteer Opportunities: Site-based and community-based mentoring opportunities always available throughout the area. Little moments create big magic! Become a Big Brother or Big Sister today!
Boley Centers, Inc.
Description/Mission: Boley Centers' mission is to enrich the lives of the people in recovery by providing the highest quality treatment, rehabilitation, employment and housing services.
Address: 445 31st Street N., St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Telephone: (727) 821-4819
Fax: (727) 822-6240
Website: boleycenters.org
Federal Tax ID: 59-1290089
Information Contact:
Name: Jeri Flanagan
Phone: (727) 821-4819 ext 5709
Fax: (727) 822-6240
Email: jeriflanagan@boleycenters.org
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CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse)
Mission Statement: To raise our voices against violence through advocacy, empowerment and social change.
Executive Director: Linda A. Osmundson
Address: 1011 1st Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Telephone: 727-895-4912
Website: www.casa-stpete.org
Volunteer Opportunities: Numerous - Contact Cara Cohn,
727-895-4912 ext 107
The Centre for Women
Mission Statement: Provides hope, knowledge and peace of mind through services that promote independence and strengthen our community.
Executive Director: Beth Ficquette
Address: 305 S. Hyde Park Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone: (813) 251-8437
Website: www.centreforwomen.org
Volunteer Opportunities: See volunteers section of website or call The Centre and ask for Lucy Irizarry
Child Abuse Council
Mission Statement: To prevent abuse before it occurs, to stop abuse that is occurring, and rebuild the child and family after abuse.
Executive Director: Paul D’Agostino, LCSW, ACSW
Address: 3108 West Azeele Street, Tampa, FL 33609
Telephone: 813-673-4646
Website: www.childabusecouncil.com
Volunteer Opportunities: Reading to children in child care centers, assisting with office work and bulk mailing, participating in special events, and more.
The Children’s Home, Inc.
Mission Statement: The Children’s Home seeks to create a community where children and families feel loved, nurtured,
and safe.
Executive Director: Gerard Veneman
Address: 10909 Memorial Hwy., Tampa, Fl 33615
Telephone: 813-855-4435
Website: www.childrenshome.org
Volunteer Opportunities: Help children with homework, teach a child to play a sport, raise community awareness or participate in special events.
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
Mission Statement: To promote mental wellness by integrating community resources and providing a safe place to call when life hurts.
Executive Director: Dennis M. Ross
Address: One Crisis Center Plaza, Tampa, FL 33613
Telephone: 813-964-1964
Website: www.crisiscenter.com
Volunteer Opportunities: 2-1-1 Tampa Bay information and referral/crisis counselor, sexual assault victim counselor, making daily reassurance calls to disabled adults and the elderly who live alone, Travelers Aid booth volunteer at Tampa International Airport, working on home repair/maintenance projects for elderly/disabled clients, special event planning, cell phone collection drives.
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay
Mission Statement: Building a better community through creative philanthropy, vision, and leadership.
President and CEO: David Fischer
Address: 550 North Reo Street, Suite 301, Tampa, FL 33609
Telephone: 813-282-1975
Website: www.cftampabay.org
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers help with everything from reviewing grant applications, making site visits, and keeping current with community needs and agencies which work to meet those needs.
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Epilepsy Service Foundation
Mission Statement: ESF is committed to creating a better future and environment for persons affected by epilepsy living in West Central Florida.
Executive Director: Thomas L. Orth
Address: 4618 North Armenia Ave., Tampa, FL 33603-2706
Telephone: 813-870-3414
Website: www.epilepsyservices.com
Volunteer Opportunities: To help plan and/ or work at fundraising special events.
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Friends of Joshua House Foundation, Inc.
Mission Statement: Supporting the abused, neglected and abandoned children of Joshua House.
Executive Director: DeDe Grundel
Address: P.O. Box 1769 Tampa, FL 33601
Telephone: 813-263-3469
Website: www.friendsofjoshuahouse.org
Volunteer Opportunities: Assisting in developing resources that support abused and neglected children residing with, or under therapeutic residential care at Joshua House, serving on fund raising event committees.
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Girl Scouts of Suncoast Council
Mission Statement: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Executive Director: CEO Jody Johnston
Address: 5002 West Lemon Street, Tampa, FL 33609
Telephone: 800-881-4475
Website: www.gswcf.org
Volunteer Opportunities: We need leaders, assistant leaders, mentors, and others who want to work with girls on a short-term or long-term basis.
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Healthy Together Tampa Bay
Mission: A coalition of public and private organizations collaborating to focus attention and resources on improving Tampa Bay’s communities by promoting healthy living.
Executive Director: Sigrid Tidmore
Address: 5600 Mariner Street, Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33609
Telephone: (813) 471-4380
Website: www.healthy-together.org
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Kids Charity of Tampa Bay, Inc.
Mission Statement: “Improve the quality of life for abused, abandoned and neglected children by providing advocacy, opportunities, support, and resources to foster children, families and agencies.”
Executive Director: DeDe Grundel
Chair: Dottie Berger MacKinnon
Address: 4115 West Spruce Street, Tampa, FL 33607
Telephone: 813-263-3469
Website: www.kidscharitytb.com
Volunteer Opportunities: Assist in developing resources that support abused and neglected children throughout Tampa Bay, support in building a 60 bed emergency shelter in Hillsborough County, Holiday Toy Drive, and School Supply Drive.
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LifePath Hospice and Palliative Care
Mission Statement: To provide quality palliative care and relieve the suffering of those in our communities affected by life-limiting illnesses and end -of-life issues, maintaining the highest ethical standards, so all may live as fully and comfortably as possible.
Executive Director: President/CEO – Kathy Fernandez
Address: 12973 N. Telecom Pkwy, Ste. 100,
Temple Terrace, FL 33637
Telephone: 813-877-2200
Website: www.lifepath-hospice.org
Volunteer Opportunities: Thrift store help, gift wrapping during the holidays, event help, and patient and family support volunteers including pet walkers, nursing home visitations, grief support, etc.
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MacDonald Training Center
Mission Statement: To empower people with disabilities to lead the lives they choose.
President/ CEO: Jim Freyvogel
Address: 5420 W. Cypress St., Tampa, FL 33607
Telephone: 813-870-1300
Website: www.macdonaldcenter.org
Volunteer Opportunities: Call for more information.
Make -A-Wish Foundation
Mission Statement: We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.
President & CEO: Kathryn Vroman
Address: 1719 W. Kennedy Blvd.,Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone: 813-288-2600
Website: http://suncoast.wish.org
Volunteer Opportunities: Fundraising, administration, and wish granting.
Mayor’s Beautification Program
Mission Statement: Build communities that value and contribute to Tampa’s natural outdoor environment by helping to improve and beautify public areas, parks, and streetscapes.
Executive Director: Andy Lutton
Address: 400 N. Tampa St. Suite 1300, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone: 813-221-8733
Website: www.mbptree.org
Volunteer opportunities: Open space enhancement projects are scheduled bi-monthly. Visit the website for dates and times.
MOSI
Mission Statement: A community-based institution and educational resource that is dedicated to advancing public interest knowledge and understanding of science, industry and technology. MOSI’s core ideology is to make a difference in people’s lives by making science real for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Executive Director: Wit Ostrenko, President
Address: 4801 E Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33617-6300
Telephone: 813-987-6300
Website: www.mosi.org
Volunteer Opportunities: MOSI is looking for individuals 14 years of age or older, who have at least four hours per week to share for at least four months. Positions include guest services, retail, behind-the-scenes, living systems, education, exhibits, administration, as well as docents for visiting exhibits. If you are interested in any of the above positions please contact our volunteer team, Joel Bates, JoelB@MOSI.org, or Esteban Tarré, EstebanT@MOSI.org, at (813) 987-6370.
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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Mission Statement: MS stops people from moving. The National Multiple Sclerosis society exists to make sure it doesn’t. We help each person with MS addressing the challenges of living with multiple sclerosis. Our mission is to end the devastating effects
of MS.
President: Tami Ceasar
Address: 4919 Memorial Hwy, Suite 160, Tampa, FL 33634
Telephone: 813-889-8303 or 1-800-Fight MS
Website: www.nationalmssociety.org/flc
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer opportunities are available in fundraising and client programs. For detailed information on current volunteer opportunities visit our website at www.nationalmssociety.org/flc or contact us at 1-800-818-8854.
NCADD Tampa Bay Inc.
(National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence)
Mission Statement: To reduce the stigma associated with alcoholism and other drug dependencies by informing and educating the community in and around Tampa Bay, especially family members about the disease of alcoholism and other drug dependencies, including prevention, treatment, research and recovery.
Executive Director: Charisse Strawberry
Director of Operations: N/A at this time
Address: 9705 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa, Fl 33612
Telephone: 813-915-7447
Fax: 813-915-7448
Website: www.ncaddtampabay.org
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
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PACE Center for Girls
Mission Statement: PACE provides girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training and advocacy.
Executive Director: Chantel Griffin-Stampfer
Address: 7402 56th N. Street, Suite 306, Tampa FL 33617
Telephone: (813)739-0410
Website: www.pacecenter.org
Volunteer opportunities: Serve on our board of directors, tutor the girls, give a presentation about your career or interest, facilitate arts and crafts projects with the girls, let a girl shadow you at work for a few hours, assist with fundraisers, be our volunteer coordinator.
PARC
(formerly known as Pinellas Association for Retarded Children)
Mission Statement: To provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to exercise their independence, enjoy an enhanced quality of life and experience life to the fullest.
Executive Director: Sue Buchholtz
Address: 3190 North Tyrone Boulevard,
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Telephone: 727-345-9111
Website: www.parc-fl.org
Volunteer Opportunities: Assisting with special events, helping with PARC programs for children and adults, and assisting with clerical and administrative duties.
Patel Foundation for Global Understanding
Mission Statement: Dedicated to creating educational, health and cultural programs that build healthy communities and empower individuals to improve their quality of life
Executive Director: Sigrid Tidmore
Address: 5600 Mariner Street, Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33609
Telephone: (813) 471-4380
Website: www.global-understanding.org
PAWS of Hillsborough County
Mission Statement: Spay and neuter abandoned, abused, and relinquished animals to prevent overpopulation and homelessness of domestic animals.
CEO/President: Keith and Peggy Wenzel
Address: P.O. Box 963 Lithia, FL 33547
Telephone: 813-655-7297
Website: www.pawsofhc.org
Volunteer Opportunities: Foster homes are always needed to rehab the animals. Also needed are: event volunteers, distribution of information, fundraising and newsletter production.
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Ronald McDonald House Charities
of Tampa Bay, Inc.
Mission Statement: To provide comfort and care to children and their families by supporting local Ronald McDonald Houses, its cornerstone program, and by making grants to other local not-for-profit organizations that help children in need. Executive Director: Janice L. Davis
Address: 28 Columbia Drive, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone: 813-258-6430
Volunteer Opportunities: Individuals/couples are trained to assist families living at our Houses. Groups are needed to prepare meals for the families, hold pantry drives or bake sales/fundraising events. Teens: Supervised program for teens, cooking, cleaning, yard work, and other chores in support of resident families.
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The Salvation Army of Hillsborough County
Mission Statement: To meet human needs without discrimination.
Executive Director: Major Ronnie L. Raymer
Address: 1603 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone: 813-226-0055
Website: www.salvationarmytampa.org
Volunteer Opportunity: Holding a food drive or a toy drive for needy families, sorting and packing food boxes for hungry families, and bell ringing sites are available throughout Tampa Bay.
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Tampa Bay
Address:9099 130th Avenue, N. Largo, FL 33773
Mission Statement:
Protect and shelter the sick and the injured, the homeless and the unwanted animals.
Find loving, new homes for homeless animals.
Educate the public concerning the humane care of all animals.
Assist in the enforcement of laws and ordinances for animal protection.
General Info:
For the past 65 years, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Tampa Bay has provided services to homeless and abused animals in our community. As Tampa Bay’s largest non-profit humane organization, the SPCA cares for more than 15,000 animals each year without state or federal funding.
Executive Director: Beth Lockwood
Telephone: 727-586-3591
Fax: 727-581-3764
Web: www.SPCATampaBay.org
Volunteer Opportunties: Call 727-586-3591 ext. 127 or www.SPCATampaBay.org
Suncoast Center
for Community Mental Health, Inc.
Mission Statement: To provide the most effective and efficient behavioral health and social support services for adults, children and their families to facilitate the highest level of functioning of the individual in the family, on the job, and in the community.
Executive Director: Barbara E. Daire, LCSW
Address: 4024 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
Telephone: 727-327-7656
Website: www.suncoastcenter.org
Volunteer Opportunities: Visits to elder homes.
Sun Coast Hospital Foundation
Mission Statement: To provide a funding program for Sun Coast Hospital to assure quality health care for our community.
Executive Director: Lois Miller, CFRE
Address: 2025 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, FL 33774
Telephone: 727-586-7119
Website: www.suncoasthospital.org
Volunteer Opportunities: For opportunities in the Foundation office, please call 727-586-7119. For opportunities in the Hospital, please call 727-586-7142.
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Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
Mission Statement: We will inspire artists and audiences to dream and discover, create and celebrate.
Executive Director: Judith Lisi
Address: 1010 N. WC MacInnes Place, Tampa, FL 33602-3720
Telephone: 813.222.1000
Website: TBPAC.ORG
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are critical to TBPAC. Not only is their work essential to patron safety and enjoyment of the performance, but the volunteer’s contribution of their time saves The Center more than $500,000 annually. The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center employs hundreds of volunteers in a number of areas, including Usher Corps, Volunteer Office Corps and Tour Guide Corps.
All volunteers at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center start out in the Usher Corps. The Center’s Usher Corps welcomes all individuals who meet the following requirements, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation or national origin.
For more information about volunteer opportunities at The Center, please e-mail Gloria Heath, call the office of House Management at 813.222.1065 or write to House Management, TBPAC, P.O. Box 518, Tampa, Florida 33601-0518.
Tampa General Hospital Foundation
Mission Statement: To support and promote the services, research and teaching programs of Tampa General Hospital.
Executive Director: Robin W. DeLaVergne
Address: 2 Columbia Drive, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone: 813-844-7250
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed for the annual Night at the Circus and the annual Moments in Time Gala.
Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA
Mission Statement: As part of a worldwide fellowship which is driven by a loyalty to Judeo-Christian values but open to all faiths, uses volunteers and resources to provide significant solutions to community needs and nurture family and individual development of spirit, mind and body.
President/CEO: Tom Looby
Address: 110 East Oak Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone: 813-224-9622
Website: www.tampaymca.org
Volunteer Opportunities: Contact your local branch.
Tampa Museum of Art
Mission Statement: Dedication to advancing the visual arts through exhibitions and educational programs for the broadest possible audience.
Chairman, Board of Trustees: Raymond E. Ifert
Address: 600 North Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone: 813-274-8130
Website: www.TampaMuseum.org
Volunteer Opportunities: Serving as a docent, membership in volunteer organizations serving the museum, serving on a number of special event committees, and short-term office help.
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