OPPORTUNITIES

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Empath Health (volunteering)

We offer a variety of roles that provide valuable real-world experience and the chance to make a meaningful impact in our community. Our volunteer opportunities can also help students fulfill any service hours required by your school.

Volunteer Opportunities

Patricia Roller
Teen Volunteer Program Coordinator

SUNCOAST HOSPICE | Empath Health

5771 Roosevelt Blvd Bldg 720
Clearwater, FL 33760
desk: 727.564.5920
cell: 727. 515.7133
patriciaroller@empathhealth.org

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Horses for Handicapped Foundation of Pinellas County, Inc. (volunteering)

Volunteers needed! 

Volunteer Training Day:

Why - The riders of the handicapped program need volunteers to walk alongside them as they exercise their bodies and minds. Your support will better ensure their safety and enjoyment of this program

When - Saturday, September 21st, 9am-11am

Where - 9610 125th St. N., Seminole, FL 33772

Tidbits - For your safety, volunteers should always wear closed-toes shoes on the property. If you are under the age of 18, a parent/guardian will need to sign a release form before you can volunteer. To print a release in advance, please go to our website.

WEBSITE:  www.pinellashforh.org

YReads! (volunteering)

As long as they are at least 16 years of age, we welcome any help from a high schooler seeking an opportunity for volunteering. Below is some more information about our program. 

What are we about: YReads! is a free tutoring program for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade that are referred by their teachers or other school personnel. Students receive two hours of small group tutoring each week led by trained mentors. The goal of YReads! is to close the gap between students' reading performance and the state of Florida’s reading-performance expectations.

What do we teach:

·         Phonemic Awareness: knowing that words are made up of sounds.

·         Phonics: the link between sounds and letters.

·         Fluency: the ability to read words accurately and quickly.

·         Vocabulary: what words mean and how to say them.

·         Comprehension: the ability to understand what is read.

What a typical day looks like:

·         Snack Time: A time for refueling and socializing.

·         Community Time: This allows children to share their thoughts and ideas with classmates. Children get to practice turn taking, learn respect for others opinions, and understand the need for rules.

·         SIPPS: Our phonics curriculum in small groups.

·         Comprehension: The goal is to develop the ability to read text, process it and understand its meaning.

·         Read-Aloud: This activity helps to build listening skills, vocabulary, background knowledge, comprehension as well as classroom community.

·         Literacy game: The day is finished with a game that highlights a skill covered in the “work” the students have completed.

Rachel Waite

Project Coordinator

YMCA OF GREATER ST. PETERSBURG 

Corporate Office 

600 1st Ave. N., Suite 201 St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(P) 727.895.9622 ext. 1304

(C) 813.304.4714
(W) stpeteymca.org

SUMMER PROGRAMS

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