Sunday, January 20, 2013
Golf fans, this could be the perfect volunteering gig for you.
Volunteers are needed for the upcoming PGA Tour Tampa Bay Championship tournament, which will be held March 11-17 on the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook. The volunteer agreement includes: Volunteering is a fun way to help the PGA Tour event raise funds for Tampa Bay area charities. If you're interested in volunteering, call Doug Laseter at 727-942-5557 or go to tampabaychampionship.com for more information. The Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club is at 36750 U.S. 19 in Palm Harbor 727-942-2000. Get local opportunities like this and other news in your inbox or smartphone by signing up for our newsletter here.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
The director of Suncoast Animal League is leading a class for people interested in becoming a foster parent for shelter animals. Enrollment ends Friday.
If you love animals, you might want to consider becoming a foster parent for the Suncoast Animal League. Fostering is a rewarding and much-needed volunteer task that saves hundreds of animals at Suncoast Animal League each year. Puppies, kittens, dogs and cats are in need of foster homes for a wide variety of reasons: Interested in learning more? A special class for Suncoast Animal League foster parents will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, at The Centre. The class will be led by Executive Director Rick Chaboudy and should run approximately 1½ hours. Current foster parents are also encouraged to attend as information is updated regularly. Enroll by Friday, Jan. 18, at info@suncoastanimalleague.org. Space is limited, so register …
Friday, July 27, 2012
There's a new custom bike rack coming to downtown.
1) Expect mostly sunny skies today, according to the National Weather Service. The high is 93, but heat index values will make it feel as hot as 102. Winds should be light (5 to 11 mph) and tonight's low is 77. 2) The lowest reported gas price in Dunedin is $3.32 (cash, regular) at the Super Shop, 1001 Broadway, on TampaGasPrices.com. 3) If you or a loved one lives with diabetes, you won't want to miss an upcoming diabetes support group meeting at the Hale Senior Activity Center on Tuesday. Marianne Chojnicki, a registered nurse and certified diabetes educator, is leading a free informational session and will be available to answer any questions. The meeting starts at 10 a.m.; call 727-298-3299, for more information. 4) Arc Angels, Inc. …
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Pinellas County is looking for volunteers to help with dog walking, straightening up parks, painting, training, office work, fundraising and more.
Do you like to throw a tennis ball or take a walk in the fresh air? Pinellas County Volunteer Services needs you. Anyone 16 or older who is strong enough to handle big dogs can lend a hand at Animal Services. The shelter's dogs need exercise at least two times per day, and preferably three. "If a dog sits in a cage, he's like a rubber band. He gets wound up," adoption coordinator Tyson Youts said. "The dogs need training, socialization and to be able to be more relaxed." Youts said that walking increases a dog's chance of adoption, too, because dogs who get regular exercise are less stressed. Plus, the volunteers provide notes about a dog's personality and information such as whether it knows how to sit or seems to be housebroken. …
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Volunteers at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium help support community education and the rescue and rehabilitation of local wildlife.
Do you want to give back to your community, but aren't sure where or how to start? To make it easy for you to connect with organizations in need, Patch is running a special end-of-year series, The 12 Days of Volunteering. Through Jan. 1, we will bring you one volunteer opportunity a day from a local nonprofit group. Day 12: Clearwater Marine Aquarium Perhaps best known as the home of Winter the Dolphin, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium provides wildlife rescue and rehabilitation to local animals in need. Volunteers work alongside staff members and interns to provide educational opportunities for the community and to assist with the operation and upkeep of the facilities. There are volunteer opportunities at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in…
Saturday, December 31, 2011
The nonprofit rescue center is staffed entirely by volunteers, who do everything from filing paperwork to cleaning animal enclosures.
Do you want to give back to your community, but aren't sure where or how to start? To make it easy for you to connect with organizations in need, Patch is running a special end-of-year series, The 12 Days of Volunteering. Through Jan. 1, we will bring you one volunteer opportunity a day from a local nonprofit group. Day 11: Suncoast Primate Sanctuary The Suncoast Primate Sanctuary might be best known for its most famous resident, Cheetah, a chimpanzee who appeared in the Tarzan movies in 1932 and 1934. Cheetah died on Christmas Eve at age 82. The sanctuary, at 4600 Alternate U.S. 19 in Palm Harbor, is home to all kinds of rescued animals, from former performers like Cheetah to animals who were used in labs and animals whose owners could …
Friday, December 30, 2011
Whether it's building homes or donating wish list items, Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County has a number of opportunities for volunteers.
Do you want to give back to your community, but aren't sure where or how to start? To make it easy for you to connect with organizations in need, Patch is running a special end-of-year series, The 12 Days of Volunteering. Through Jan. 1, we will bring you one volunteer opportunity a day from a local nonprofit group. Day 10: Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County Habitat for Humanity is a nationwide organization that builds and renovates homes for those in need, and groups of volunteers are a necessity to get the job done. To volunteer your time, you can register online with Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County and sign up for workdays that fit your schedule. There are a wide range of volunteer positions that need filling on a regular …
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County matches adult mentors with children facing adversity, in hopes of creating lasting positive relationships.
Do you want to give back to your community, but aren't sure where or how to start? To make it easy for you to connect with organizations in need, Patch is running a special end-of-year series, The 12 Days of Volunteering. Through Jan. 1, we will bring you one volunteer opportunity a day from a local nonprofit group. Day 9: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County Would you make a positive role model for a child? If so, the Big Brothers Big Sisters program might be a good fit for you. Volunteers for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County mentor children through traditional community-based and school-based programs, as well as through specialized programs including African-American mentoring, Hispanic mentoring, Sports Buddies and …
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
The Heart Gallery of Pinellas and Pasco counties needs help finding permanent homes for local foster children.
Do you want to give back to your community, but aren't sure where or how to start? To make it easy for you to connect with organizations in need, Patch is running a special end-of-year series, The 12 Days of Volunteering. Through Jan. 1, we will bring you one volunteer opportunity a day from a local nonprofit group. Day 8: The Heart Gallery of Pinellas and Pasco Many will agree that family is the most important part of the holidays. But there are kids in the Tampa Bay area who miss out on that simple joy growing up. The Heart Gallery of Pinellas and Pasco is an organization that helps children find loving homes around the country. The Heart Gallery is a nationwide service that has professional photographers take photos of children …
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Volunteers at the Humane Society of Pinellas foster animals, walk dogs, groom cats, help out at fundraisers and more.
Do you want to give back to your community, but aren't sure where or how to start? To make it easy for you to connect with organizations in need, Patch is running a special end-of-year series, The 12 Days of Volunteering. Through Dec. 31, we will bring you one volunteer opportunity a day from a local nonprofit group. Day 7: The Humane Society of Pinellas Are you an animal lover? Volunteers have many important jobs at the Humane Society of Pinellas. Sure, it makes a difference to adopt a homeless animal. But the volunteers keep the dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals healthy and safe at the shelter. They feed, socialize and tend to these orphaned, abandoned and sometimes abused pets. They are their friends. Volunteers can help by …
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
11:58 am on Monday, November 12, 2012
Hello Kindy, I apologize for the delayed response. Thank you for your concern. It should first be noted that dolphins have eye-lids, just like you and me. Here, at the aquarium, all of our dolphins are protected by shaded structures, such as covers and canopies, the majority of the day. They are well protected from the sun and in the best possible care. Thanks again for your message. more ›