We are so blessed to have readers that want to give back to our community, so we would like to help you find local organizations that need your help by providing their contact information. For a complete list, see our Volunteering page.
Metropolitan Ministries
Metropolitan Ministries cares for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in our community.
Main Number 813.209.1000
https://www.metromin.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Contact the Volunteer Engagement Center
Appointments are necessary, and you must register online.
2002 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
813.209.1045
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, on Florida’s Space Coast (Daytona Beach), Greater Orlando, Mid-Florida (Winter Haven), Southwest Florida (Sarasota) and Tampa Bay area services, visit https://www.redcross.org/local/florida/central-florida.html.
For questions regarding volunteering, please email the Red Cross at BeAHero.CFLRecruit@redcross.org or call the regional headquarters at 813.348.4820, then choose option 4 to access the Volunteer Services mailbox. A member of the team will respond as quickly as possible.
Trinity Café – Feeding Tampa Bay
Feeding Tampa Bay is considered an essential facility during this critical time, and they are working hard to ensure hundreds of thousands of people have the food they need during this pandemic. Volunteers are crucial in these efforts!
For more information, contact Volunteer Services via email — volunteer@feedingtampabay.org or call 813.254.1190 ext. 270
https://feedingtampabay.org/trinitycafe/
Humane Society
The Humane Society provides medical services, shelter assistance, humane education and more for our community. Volunteers are critical to their success. Choose from a variety of opportunities – long term care, foster care, community service and group volunteers to name a few.
For more information, call Chris Madalena at 813.291.7357; email volunteer@humanesocietytampa.org or visit https://humanesocietytampa.org/how-to-help/volunteer/
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army helps members of our community with programs that serve the body, mind, and soul to alleviate the symptoms of poverty. The ministry provides shelter, adult rehabilitation, disaster relief and more.
To see a list of volunteer opportunities and for information on how to volunteer, visit https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/uss/volunteer. There are many locations in our area offering a variety of services.
For the Nebraska Avenue location, call 813.972.4777. For the Tampa Adult Rehab Center, call 813.972.0471.