Children’s Dream Fund Benefit – Volunteers Needed
Cornhole Classic on November 22nd to benefit the Children’s Dream Fund, volunteers are needed for the event. These hours would qualify for non-legal community service hours.
The tournament will take place from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM at 8223 Verna Bethany Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251. We anticipate needing around 12–15 volunteers to help with the following:
- Parking
- Running and scoring cornhole games
- Assisting at the registration table
- Monitoring the raffle table
- Helping with lunch service
If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Matt at [email protected] or 941.400.7965.
Volunteer Opportunity for Students – VET Fest Community Event
Volunteer opportunity for students seeking service hours or community engagement experience. Bay Area Legal Services is hosting VET Fest, a community event honoring veterans and connecting them with vital resources, and we’re inviting students to support the event in various roles.
Event Details: VET Fest
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
- Time: 3:00PM-7:00PM
Location: 222 22nd Street S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Volunteer Roles: Setup, hospitality, vendor support, and cleanup
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Anastasia Jones at [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunity for Students – VET Fest Community Event
Volunteer opportunity for students seeking service hours or community engagement experience. Bay Area Legal Services is hosting VET Fest, a community event honoring veterans and connecting them with vital resources, and we’re inviting students to support the event in various roles.
Event Details: VET Fest
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
- Time: 3:00PM-7:00PM
Location: 222 22nd Street S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Volunteer Roles: Setup, hospitality, vendor support, and cleanup
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Anastasia Jones at [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunity for Students – VET Fest Community Event
Volunteer opportunity for students seeking service hours or community engagement experience. Bay Area Legal Services is hosting VET Fest, a community event honoring veterans and connecting them with vital resources, and we’re inviting students to support the event in various roles.
Event Details: VET Fest
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
- Time: 3:00PM-7:00PM
Location: 222 22nd Street S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Volunteer Roles: Setup, hospitality, vendor support, and cleanup
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Anastasia Jones at [email protected].
Children’s Dream Fund Benefit – Volunteers Needed
Cornhole Classic on November 22nd to benefit the Children’s Dream Fund, volunteers are needed for the event. These hours would qualify for non-legal community service hours.
The tournament will take place from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM at 8223 Verna Bethany Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251. We anticipate needing around 12–15 volunteers to help with the following:
- Parking
- Running and scoring cornhole games
- Assisting at the registration table
- Monitoring the raffle table
- Helping with lunch service
If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Matt at [email protected] or 941.400.7965.
Volunteer Opportunity for Students – VET Fest Community Event
Volunteer opportunity for students seeking service hours or community engagement experience. Bay Area Legal Services is hosting VET Fest, a community event honoring veterans and connecting them with vital resources, and we’re inviting students to support the event in various roles.
Event Details: VET Fest
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
- Time: 3:00PM-7:00PM
Location: 222 22nd Street S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Volunteer Roles: Setup, hospitality, vendor support, and cleanup
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Anastasia Jones at [email protected].
Children’s Dream Fund Benefit – Volunteers Needed
Cornhole Classic on November 22nd to benefit the Children’s Dream Fund, volunteers are needed for the event. These hours would qualify for non-legal community service hours.
The tournament will take place from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM at 8223 Verna Bethany Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251. We anticipate needing around 12–15 volunteers to help with the following:
- Parking
- Running and scoring cornhole games
- Assisting at the registration table
- Monitoring the raffle table
- Helping with lunch service
If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Matt at [email protected] or 941.400.7965.
Gulfport Senior Center Foundation – Community Service Opportunity this Saturday
The Gulfport Senior Center Foundation needs 12 volunteers for an event this Saturday.
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 5:00pm to 9:00pm (4 volunteers to arrive at 3:30pm for last minute setup and the others arriving at 5:00pm)
Event: A Night in Italy
Location: The Maria Center, 1500 58th St S, Gulfport, FL
Responsibilities: table set up, buffet serving, table clearing, assisting bartender, Photo Booth attendant.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please text Rosemary Minton at 252-241-5674
Gulfport Senior Center Foundation – Community Service Opportunity this Saturday
The Gulfport Senior Center Foundation needs 12 volunteers for an event this Saturday.
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 5:00pm to 9pm (4 volunteers to arrive at 3:30 for last minute setup and the others arriving at 5:00)
Event: A Night in Italy
Location: The Maria Center, 1500 58th St S, Gulfport, FL
Responsibilities: table set up, buffet serving, table clearing, assisting bartender, Photo Booth attendant.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please text Rosemary Minton at 252-241-5674
Gulfport Senior Center Foundation – Community Service Opportunity this Saturday
The Gulfport Senior Center Foundation needs 12 volunteers for an event this Saturday.
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 5:00pm to 9pm (4 volunteers to arrive at 3:30 for last minute setup and the others arriving at 5:00)
Event: A Night in Italy
Location: The Maria Center, 1500 58th St S, Gulfport, FL
Responsibilities: table set up, buffet serving, table clearing, assisting bartender, Photo Booth attendant.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please text Rosemary Minton at 252-241-5674
Children’s Dream Fund Benefit – Volunteers Needed
Cornhole Classic on November 22nd to benefit the Children’s Dream Fund, volunteers are needed for the event. These hours would qualify for non-legal community service hours.
The tournament will take place from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM at 8223 Verna Bethany Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251. We anticipate needing around 12–15 volunteers to help with the following:
- Parking
- Running and scoring cornhole games
- Assisting at the registration table
- Monitoring the raffle table
- Helping with lunch service
If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Matt at [email protected] or 941.400.7965.
Children’s Dream Fund Benefit – Volunteers Needed
Cornhole Classic on November 22nd to benefit the Children’s Dream Fund, volunteers are needed for the event. These hours would qualify for non-legal community service hours.
The tournament will take place from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM at 8223 Verna Bethany Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251. We anticipate needing around 12–15 volunteers to help with the following:
- Parking
- Running and scoring cornhole games
- Assisting at the registration table
- Monitoring the raffle table
- Helping with lunch service
If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Matt at [email protected] or 941.400.7965.
Children’s Dream Fund Benefit – Volunteers Needed
Cornhole Classic on November 22nd to benefit the Children’s Dream Fund, volunteers are needed for the event. These hours would qualify for non-legal community service hours.
The tournament will take place from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM at 8223 Verna Bethany Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251. We anticipate needing around 12–15 volunteers to help with the following:
- Parking
- Running and scoring cornhole games
- Assisting at the registration table
- Monitoring the raffle table
- Helping with lunch service
If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Matt at [email protected] or 941.400.7965.
Compassion Kind Foundation Event – Volunteers Needed
We are still looking for several more volunteers for our Bath Day event at Dog Bar St Pete on October 19th from 12:30-6:00pm. You are welcome to volunteer the whole time or in shifts (12:30-3:30 or 3-6). Please clarify your preference and availability.
Tasks include:
dog washer, dryer (with towels), ear cleaning, walking dogs to and from owners, handling money.
Please respond to this email [email protected] with your availability and preferred tasks (pick 2 please incase we end up with too many people on a specific task).
We hope you will join us for a fun day!
Children’s Dream Fund Benefit – Volunteers Needed
Cornhole Classic on November 22nd to benefit the Children’s Dream Fund, volunteers are needed for the event. These hours would qualify for non-legal community service hours.
The tournament will take place from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM at 8223 Verna Bethany Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251. We anticipate needing around 12–15 volunteers to help with the following:
- Parking
- Running and scoring cornhole games
- Assisting at the registration table
- Monitoring the raffle table
- Helping with lunch service
If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Matt at [email protected] or 941.400.7965.
Children’s Dream Fund Benefit – Volunteers Needed
Cornhole Classic on November 22nd to benefit the Children’s Dream Fund, volunteers are needed for the event. These hours would qualify for non-legal community service hours.
The tournament will take place from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM at 8223 Verna Bethany Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251. We anticipate needing around 12–15 volunteers to help with the following:
- Parking
- Running and scoring cornhole games
- Assisting at the registration table
- Monitoring the raffle table
- Helping with lunch service
If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Matt at [email protected] or 941.400.7965.
Compassion Kind Foundation Event – Volunteers Needed
We are still looking for several more volunteers for our Bath Day event at Dog Bar St Pete on October 19th from 12:30-6:00pm. You are welcome to volunteer the whole time or in shifts (12:30-3:30 or 3-6). Please clarify your preference and availability.
Tasks include:
dog washer, dryer (with towels), ear cleaning, walking dogs to and from owners, handling money.
Please respond to this email [email protected] with your availability and preferred tasks (pick 2 please incase we end up with too many people on a specific task).
We hope you will join us for a fun day!
Florida Botanical Gardens – Volunteers Needed
Pumpkin Fest
Majeed Discovery Garden @ the Florida Botanical Gardens
Free Parking
12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo FL, 33774
Hours
Saturday, October 25, 2025
10 AM-2 PMAt our Majeed Discovery GardenFeaturing a pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving and painting, cake walk, scavenger hunt, food & drink vendors and more! Admission is FREE! Pumpkins $10 donation
4-H: Scarecrow contest
Farm Buearu FNGLA: Fall activity
Sensory Studio: Build your own slime
Linda Smock: Bat Book reading
Belleair Garden Club: Pumpkin decoupage
Master Gardener Cart: Toxic vs. non-toxic plants
Largo Play Express: Outdoor games
Family Center for Deafness: Fall activity
Kona Ice: Food truck
Black Cat Cafe: Food truck
Just Smokin BBQ: Food Truck
Children’s Dream Fund Benefit – Volunteers Needed
Cornhole Classic on November 22nd to benefit the Children’s Dream Fund, volunteers are needed for the event. These hours would qualify for non-legal community service hours.
The tournament will take place from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM at 8223 Verna Bethany Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251. We anticipate needing around 12–15 volunteers to help with the following:
- Parking
- Running and scoring cornhole games
- Assisting at the registration table
- Monitoring the raffle table
- Helping with lunch service
If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Matt at [email protected] or 941.400.7965.
Looking for Non-Legal Pro Bono or Admin Hours? We need Volunteers!
Stetson Law is hosting it’s 27th Annual National Conference on Special Needs Planning and Special Needs Trusts.This is not only a great opportunity to network with over 450 attorneys from across the country, but you will also receive non-legal pro bono credit or Admin Hours for your time.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
– Directing attendees to sessions, restrooms, lunch areas, the registration table, etc.
– Serving as a timekeeper for speakers during sessions.
– Collecting and delivering question cards to speakers in the presentation rooms.
Below is a link to a Microsoft Form where you can indicate the dates and times you are available to volunteer.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=WUaFfRNCwUiAyt94McAubczdTGn-qmtFvM67WnOFXMVURVhHREwzWkQ3WEJORTRFOUxWUjlRTENWNy4u
Please note: There will be a mandatory training session via Zoom on Wednesday, October 15 at 12:00 PM. Please be aware it is at a new location from last year: 400 Coronado Dr, Clearwater, FL 33767. It is a brand-new beautiful hotel called the Opal Sol.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at [email protected]
Need Pro Bono Hours? Interested in Working with Nonprofits? Apply for the Community Associates Program!
If you are interested in creating, working, or learning about nonprofit organizations and the intersection of philanthropy and the law this is a pro bono opportunity you do not want to miss!
The Alliance for Advocacy and Philanthropy (The Alliance) is seeking student pro-bono interns to work virtually on a variety of projects with nonprofit organizations in the Tampa Bay area. The Alliance is a partnership between the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and Stetson University College of Law. It is a partnership designed to engage students in the philanthropic community and to strengthen the effectiveness of nonprofit efforts to address the needs of communities in the Tampa Bay area.
Students who volunteer for these pro bono opportunities are required to commit to working at least three hours per week for a minimum of 6 weeks starting September 12. The preference is for longer multiweek engagements, but short-term one-time opportunities may also be available. Many of the assignments will be virtual.
Some of organizations that have worked with us in the past to provide these opportunities include:
- Social Venture Partners (SVP) Tampa Bay: https://svptampabay.org/
- Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC): https://nlctb.org/
- LEAP Tampa Bay: https://www.leaptampabay.org/
- Florida College Access Network, http://floridacollegeaccess.org/
- National Alliance for Mental Illness – Pinellas County https://nami-pinellas.org/
- St. Pete Innovation District, https://stpeteinnovationdistrict.com/
- Florida Mental Health Institute, https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/fmhi/
- St. Petersburg College, https://www.spcollege.edu/
- The Florida Philanthropic Network, https://www.fpnetwork.org/
As a student volunteer, you will be assigned nonlegal research and writing projects and in rare circumstances you may have an opportunity to conduct legal research. In addition, you may have opportunities to:
- Learn about the nonprofit grantmaking process
- Attend community meetings and virtual networking opportunities with nonprofit executives
- Collaborate with a wide variety of business executives, lawyers, and philanthropists
- Analyze socio-economic data, and
- Assist in evaluating programmatic outcomes
If you are interested in applying for one of these opportunities, please submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest and/or experience in the nonprofit world no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3. You will be notified of whether you are placed in the Community Associates Program no later than Friday, September 5th and will begin your pro bono assignment beginning September 12th.
You should indicate in your cover letter how many hours per week you will be available to volunteer. If you prefer an organization noted above, please indicate that in your cover letter. Your resume and cover letter should be addressed to Professor Judith AM Scully and Dr. Jesse Coraggio and emailed to [email protected].
Voter Action Pinellas: Fall Pro Bono Opportunities
Voter Action Pinellas (https://www.voteractionpinellas.org/), a nonprofit voter advocacy group, has pro bono opportunities available for students who can commit to at least fifteen hours during the fall. We can structure an unpaid internship with a commitment of at least forty hours, and can provide sixty or more hours for students interested in fulfilling their entire pro bono commitment this fall
- The internship can include legal and/or nonlegal work, and is available for students at any stage of their studies. We’ll provide training as necessary.
- These are remote projects, without any required in-person meetings or specific scheduled work hours.
Any interested student should send a resume, a brief statement of interest, and the number of hours available to Mary Fahy (727-424-6987; [email protected]).
We can tailor the internship work to the student’s interests. Here is a description of some available projects:
Legal Pro Bono
Election Law Legal Research
Research election law applicable to Pinellas County local government elections (including municipal, fire district, and school board elections), state and federal races, and ballot questions. Prepare educational materials for voters. Research will cover the election schedule, primary and general election voting rules, candidate qualifying procedures, and procedures for including charter amendments and other questions on the ballot.
Voter Rights Legal Research
- Research law applicable to restoration of voting rights for Returning Citizens (citizens with felony convictions). Prepare steps for research of criminal records of Returning Citizens to determine eligibility for restoration of voting rights.
- Prepare a summary of the impact of recent statutes imposing restrictions on voter registration and vote by mail.
- Prepare summaries of voter identification, residency, and other requirements for casting a ballot by mail or in person.
Nonlegal Pro Bono
Voter Registration Initiative
- Participate in voter registration outreach in underrepresented communities (optional in-person activity).
Voter Education Communications
- help develop effective design elements for the Voter Action Pinellas website and for voter education and volunteer training materials
- prepare volunteer training material.
- assist in website management
- assist in graphic design projects
Data Analytics
Work under the guidance of an experienced data analytics professional to:
- analyze data from the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections voter file to help build strategy for effective voter outreach
- build data solutions, tools, and capabilities to support voter outreach volunteers and educate voters
- work with leadership to identify process improvement opportunities, propose system modifications, and devise data management strategies to improve data quality and accessibility
- use statistical tools to identify, analyze, and interpret patterns and trends in complex voter data
Data Management
Work under the guidance of a data scientist to:
- learn and practice effective data management for voter outreach in common campaigns tools such as Reach and VAN (Voter Activation Network)
- manage the voter file provided by the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections
- assist in writing and implementing programmed solutions to better manage voter data and improve voter outreach
Interns should have some familiarity with (or a willingness to learn) R and/or Python.
Gulfport’s Pink Flamingo Home Tour March 1st – Nonlegal Community Service Hours
Students would volunteer to be home greeters. Welcoming guests and checking tickets. Helping homeowners direct “traffic”. Learning about their neighbors in Gulfport and becoming part of the community.
The Gulfport Merchants Chamber is proud to present the 20th Annual Pink Flamingo Home Tour, scheduled for Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s tour will showcase a dozen unique homes throughout Gulfport, offering attendees an intimate look at the city’s distinctive architecture and vibrant community spirit.
The Pink Flamingo Home Tour has long been a cherished tradition in Gulfport, drawing visitors and residents alike to celebrate the city’s rich history and eclectic charm. This year’s event holds special significance as the community continues to recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024.
Proceeds from the event will support ongoing community revitalization efforts, further strengthening Gulfport’s commitment to preserving its heritage and fostering a welcoming environment for all.
Flexible Hours – Nonlegal Pro Bono Work Near Stetson
There’s an election in Gulfport on March 11, and this weekend Voter Action Pinellas (https://voteractionpinellas.org/) will begin knocking on doors near Stetson to provide voting information.
Our work will continue through Election Day on March 11. You can work at any time during the week or on weekends that’s convenient for you and your class schedule. There’s no minimum time commitment; even an hour of canvassing will make a big difference. Please contact Mary Fahy at [email protected] if you’re interested in this work or have questions.
Winter Break Pro Bono Opportunities with Voter Action Pinellas
This Winter Break there are legal and nonlegal pro bono opportunities available for Stetson students with Voter Action Pinellas (https://voteractionpinellas.org/). The Voter Action Pinellas mission is to organize a community of voters who are committed to advancing social justice and protecting our democracy.
These are remote projects (except as specified below), without any required in-person meetings or specific scheduled work hours. We ask for a commitment of at least three hours during Winter Break, but can provide projects that require a greater time commitment. You could fulfill all of your required Pro Bono hours during Winter Break.
If you have questions or are interested in these projects, please contact Mary C. Fahy, Esq., Skelton, Willis & Wallace, LLP (727-424-6987; [email protected]).
March Municipal Election Research
Conduct research on candidates and ballot questions to be submitted to voters in March 2025 Pinellas County municipal elections. Review minutes of City Council meetings and arguments submitted in favor of and in opposition to the ballot proposals. Prepare voter education materials for these elections.
Voter Rights Research
Prepare and review procedures, training, and tools for voter registration outreach. Help research Florida law impacting voter registration to ensure our voter outreach program complies with Florida law.
Nonlegal Pro Bono Opportunities
We have a variety of nonlegal pro bono opportunities:
- researching voter turnout initiatives of both progressive and conservative organizations in Pinellas County;
- graphic design, including design for our website and voter education materials;
- voter data analysis and management; and
- voter outreach in underrepresented communities (in-person work)