Pinellas County Volunteer Services can find a volunteer opportunity for just about anyone, regardless of gift, talent or skill, it is almost guaranteed to be utilized to the fullest.
According to Mary Sault with Volunteer Services, one of the most popular volunteer opportunities is walking dogs with Pinellas County Animal Services. Everyone16 years old and older (who is strong enough to handle the big dogs) can come and walk the shelter dogs to give them the fresh air, exercise and love that they deserve. It’s simple and rewarding.
Other opportunities include assisting park rangers in cleaning up the parks (ranging from taking care of litter to removing intrusive vegetation). An opportunity for volunteering as a park amenities inspector is also available for someone who enjoys using tools and fixing things. This volunteer is needed to check for deteriorated hardware, fix broken signs and generally help to straighten up around the park as needed.
Weedon Island is another location that has plenty of volunteer opportunities. From assisting in the Education Center, to employing a of nature and volunteering as a hike guide, Weedon Island is a prime location to have fun and give back at the same time.
For those that have a love for organization, there are many opportunities to help in facilitating information and maintain files. This, Sault said, is one volunteer position that is very important, and people often underestimate how much their organizational skills are needed.
Maybe you’d rather do something more creative? In that case, there are volunteer opportunities such as painting or CPR training assistance.
There is also an opportunity to volunteer as a grants management course developer for someone who understands the grant application process and the proper management of the resulting incoming funds. This is an opportunity to help county government generate revenue.
