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)


Earn non-legal pro bono with Car-Free St. Pete

Earn non-legal pro bono hours with Car-Free St. Pete, helping make a difference in our community while supporting sustainable transportation and a cleaner environment. Car-Free St. Pete is dedicated to promoting walkable, bikeable, and car-free living in our beautiful city. Below are some upcoming opportunities for students to get involved.  

West St. Pete CommUNITY Picnic  

Roser Park Halloween Block Party  

USF St. Petersburg 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat 


Walk for PI – Nonlegal Pro Bono Opportunity

The Walk for PI is the Immune Deficiency Foundation’s annual fundraising event. The Immune Deficiency Foundation is a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization that offers resources, education, and support for those living with Primary Immunodeficiency (PI), while partnering with clinicians and scientists to conduct research and promote public policy programs. The Immune Deficiency Foundation improves the diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for every person affected primary immunodeficiency and fosters a community that is connected, engaged, and empowered through advocacy, education, and research.

This year, the Walk for PI is on October 5 and will be at Zoo Tampa. All volunteers and participants in the Walk will receive free admission to Zoo Tampa for the day!

Students who wish to volunteer should expect to volunteer for about 4 hours (6:00 AM – 10:00 AM) and will be assigned various roles such as:

  • Registration: Welcoming and Registering Participants, receiving collection envelopes, having participants fill out waivers and handing out bib numbers and t-shirts.
  • Sponsor Guides: Welcoming Sponsors and leading them to their tables in the Sponsor Village.
  • Participant Greeter and Guide: Guiding participants to and from the Registration Table and Sponsor Village.
  • Cheerleaders and Sign Holders: Cheering on walkers along the walk route.
  • Clean up: Helping clean up the Sponsor Village area after the Walk has commenced.
  • TZ and TZ’s Guide: Dressing as the zebra mascot and guiding him around!

For those who are interested in volunteering, please register through the Immune Deficiency Foundation’s website: https://primaryimmune.org/get-involved/volunteer/qalk-for-pi. If there are any questions or concerns regarding the Walk for PI, please contact Destiny Smallwood at [email protected]. Please note that there is no deadline to register to volunteer.


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 9, 2024. The preference is for longer multiweek engagements, but short-term one-time opportunities may also be available. Many of the assignments will be virtual.

While we cannot guarantee placement or host participation, some of organizations that have worked with us in the past to provide these opportunities include:

As a student volunteer, you will conduct nonlegal research and writing assignments and 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 Thursday, August 29th, 2024.  You will be notified of whether you are placed in the Community Associates Program no later than Friday, September 6th.  

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].


Non-Legal Pro Bono Opportunity at Gibbs High School

The Amari Burney Foundation is looking for Stetson law students to volunteer as tutors for Gibbs High School Football Team members. The foundation, a non-profit based in St. Petersburg, focuses on empowering youth football players through academic mentorship and personal growth opportunities. Their goal is to develop resilient athletes who excel both on and off the field.

About the opportunity: Tutoring will take place at Gibbs High School (850 34th St. S), Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The program will be organized by subject or grade level, and student volunteers will be assigned to the groups they feel most comfortable in. Priority subjects include English Language Arts, Spanish, and Math. Tutoring is available only on school days, so please check the Gibbs High School Academic Calendar before confirming your availability.

To express interest: Students must confirm their availability with Samantha Harrison ([email protected]) at least 48 hours before the session they want to attend. Gibbs High can accommodate up to 5 Stetson students per day. If spots are full, you may be offered another date. Please do not go to Gibbs High School without confirmation, as you may be turned away. Hours are eligible for non-legal pro bono credit. Questions? Contact Samantha Harrison ([email protected]).


Community Service Opportunity – International Folk Fair at Vinoy Park October 17-19, 2024


Pro Bono/Community Service

Are you working on your pro bono and community service hours this summer and need to know how to log your hours? Use this link to submit your hours for approval: College of Law Pro Bono GivePulse platform  


Non-Legal Community Service Opportunity

Staff and Student Volunteer hours are available at a Speech and Debate Tournament in Sarasota, FL March 14 – 16.

To learn more follow this link and see the letter that follows.

You may sign up today at:

https://dashboard.ncfca.org/judge-signup

Flyer with QR code for judge registration at the Sarasota Qualifier 2024

Hello Students, Staff and Faculty,

We would like to invite you to contribute to the next generation of eloquent and persuasive speakers! NCFCA Speech and Debate is seeking Community Judges March 14 – 16, 2024, to help cultivate our students and help make our tournaments happen. Around 100 students participate ranging in ages 12 – 18.  You may EARN HOURS for your service to the organization.

Please see the attached PDF for more information.  Judge training is provided.  No experience necessary!

Judging opportunities include:

Speech categories –  Speeches are a maximum of 10 minutes long

Platforms: Informative, Persuasive, Digital Presentation (use of digital visual aids), After Dinner (with humor)

Interpretations: Open (unique delivery of a piece of literature), Biblical Thematic (unique presentation of scripture), Duo (an open with 2 speakers)

Limited Preparations: Extemporaneous (student is given a current event topic to research and present findings), Impromptu (topic given with 2 minutes to prepare a 5 min speech), Apologetics (topic given and student has 4 min to formulate a 6 min speech)

Debate categories –  **If you have experience in the field of debate or public leadership, PLEASE let us know if you might be available for FINALS ROUNDS on Saturday at 4:15pm for a 5pm round.**

Lincoln Douglas Value Debate – One debater affirms the resolution while another opposes or negates it, demonstrating a clash of competing but morally defensible values.  This year’s resolution is: Rationalism should be valued above empiricism.

Team Policy Debate – A team of two debaters proposes a specific plan to accomplish the goal stated in the resolution while another team of two debaters opposes the plan and/or the resolution. This form of debate simulates argumentation in a legislative body.  This year’s resolution is: The United States Federal Government (USFG) should significantly reform its domestic transportation policy implemented by the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Click on the link below for more information and to sign up.  

Your support and care is a gift to us!!  

Thank you for your consideration.

Learn more and sign up today 

https://dashboard.ncfca.org/judge-signup


Non-Legal Community Service Opportunity

Staff and Student Volunteer hours are available at a Speech and Debate Tournament in Sarasota, FL March 14 – 16.

To learn more follow this link and see the letter that follows.

You may sign up today at:

https://dashboard.ncfca.org/judge-signup

Flyer with QR code for judge registration at the Sarasota Qualifier 2024

Hello Students, Staff and Faculty,

We would like to invite you to contribute to the next generation of eloquent and persuasive speakers! NCFCA Speech and Debate is seeking Community Judges March 14 – 16, 2024, to help cultivate our students and help make our tournaments happen. Around 100 students participate ranging in ages 12 – 18.  You may EARN HOURS for your service to the organization.

Please see the attached PDF for more information.  Judge training is provided.  No experience necessary!

Judging opportunities include:

Speech categories –  Speeches are a maximum of 10 minutes long

Platforms: Informative, Persuasive, Digital Presentation (use of digital visual aids), After Dinner (with humor)

Interpretations: Open (unique delivery of a piece of literature), Biblical Thematic (unique presentation of scripture), Duo (an open with 2 speakers)

Limited Preparations: Extemporaneous (student is given a current event topic to research and present findings), Impromptu (topic given with 2 minutes to prepare a 5 min speech), Apologetics (topic given and student has 4 min to formulate a 6 min speech)

Debate categories –  **If you have experience in the field of debate or public leadership, PLEASE let us know if you might be available for FINALS ROUNDS on Saturday at 4:15pm for a 5pm round.**

Lincoln Douglas Value Debate – One debater affirms the resolution while another opposes or negates it, demonstrating a clash of competing but morally defensible values.  This year’s resolution is: Rationalism should be valued above empiricism.

Team Policy Debate – A team of two debaters proposes a specific plan to accomplish the goal stated in the resolution while another team of two debaters opposes the plan and/or the resolution. This form of debate simulates argumentation in a legislative body.  This year’s resolution is: The United States Federal Government (USFG) should significantly reform its domestic transportation policy implemented by the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Click on the link below for more information and to sign up.  

Your support and care is a gift to us!!  

Thank you for your consideration.

Learn more and sign up today 

https://dashboard.ncfca.org/judge-signup


Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Summer Fellowship Program

Who May Apply?

First or second year law students who are enrolled in a Florida law school or are verified Florida residents attending an out-of-state law school. Additional information is available on the form page.

How Do I Apply?

Completely fill out the application form and submit the required documents. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTgbhJbNksYpCjs2ne3FR9jKV1x6lQMY8hKzUnBiLnsI7WFQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 26, 2024 at 5:00 PM.

John W. Kozyak grew up in a totally segregated community near St. Louis and was in high school when the 1964 Civil Rights Legislation was implemented. John moved to Miami in 1974 for a summer clerkship without knowing a person and was fortunate enough to be hired by two well known, respected lawyers, who were wonderful mentors. John credits his success in the legal profession to the strong mentoring relationships he developed. Throughout his career, John noticed the lack of diversity in the legal profession. John believed that mentoring was a powerful tool in addressing the need to improve diversity in the legal profession for all minority groups and particularly African-American lawyers.

John became an active mentor years ago and in 2002, he created his own mentoring program to match minority law students with experienced lawyers and judges in the legal community. Later, John, along with his law partner, Detra Shaw-Wilder, formed the Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation to strengthen and grow his efforts to use mentoring as a platform to increase diversity in the legal profession. Although much of John’s early efforts were dedicated to providing mentors for black law students, the Foundation provides opportunities for all minority law students. The Foundation has close ties to the Cuban-American Bar Association (“CABA”), the Florida Association of Women Lawyers (“FAWL”), Haitian Lawyers, Caribbean Lawyers Association, the Gay & Lesbian Lawyers Association, Florida Muslim Lawyers, the National Hispanic Bar Association and many other voluntary bar associations.

For 13 years the Foundation hosted an annual picnic, which grew and grew to approximately 5000 people in 2016. The KMMF now concentrates on smaller receptions and meetings to provide more direct input.


Non-Legal Grant Writing Pro Bono Opportunity – Apply by Nov. 28

Tampa Jewish Family Services is seeking pro bono student interns to work virtually on nonlegal research and grant writing projects to obtain additional non-profit funding. TJFS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering emergency financial assistance, counseling services, and a food bank to the Tampa Bay community at large. As a pro bono intern, you will have the opportunity to: 

  • Gain insight into the non-profit grant writing process and learn how to write a grant.
  • Engage with the non-profit community by attending community events and other possible networking opportunities.
  • Get involved with Tampa Jewish Family Services’ Community Food Bank (if you desire). 

Time Commitment: min. of 12 weeks, starting around the week of 1/22/24

Hours: earn non-legal pro bono hours

Eligibility: All students are welcome to apply. Priority will be given to students with basic grant writing knowledge and/or experience. 

Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest and/or experience to Jennifer Feld, Esq. [email protected] and Dr. Beth Ann Gemunder at [email protected] by Tuesday, November 28, 2023.


Stetson Law’s Pro Bono Newsletter

Happy Friday, Students! Check out the first edition of Stetson Law’s monthly Pro Bono Newsletter. This newsletter provides you with information about available pro bono opportunities and is intended to supplement but not replace other opportunities listed on Symplicity, the Docket, and external websites. Know of an opportunity that you’d like to see featured in the next newsletter? Have an idea for a pro bono project that you’d like to see developed? Please share it with us! We would love to support student leaders in developing initiatives that engage students and help close the justice gap. Contact Stephanie Storke, Asst. Director of Public Interest Careers and Pro Bono, at [email protected]. If you are having trouble viewing this Newsletter, visit the Document Library on Symplicity.


Tampa Jewish Family Services seeking Pro Bono Student Interns (Spring 2024)

Tampa Jewish Family Services is seeking pro bono student interns to work virtually on nonlegal research and grant writing projects to obtain additional non-profit funding. TJFS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering emergency financial assistance, counseling services, and a food bank to the Tampa Bay community at large. As a pro bono intern, you will have the opportunity to: 

  • Gain insight into the non-profit grant writing process and learn how to write a grant.
  • Engage with the non-profit community by attending community events and other possible networking opportunities.
  • Get involved with Tampa Jewish Family Services’ Community Food Bank (if you desire). 

Student interns will be required to commit to volunteering for a minimum of 12 weeks, starting around the week of January 22, and all time spent volunteering will count as non-legal pro bono. 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls, are welcome to apply. Priority will be given to students with basic grant writing knowledge and/or experience. 

If interested, submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest and/or experience to Jennifer Feld, Esq. [email protected] and Dr. Beth Ann Gemunder at [email protected] by Tuesday, November 28, 2023.


Non-Legal Pro Bono – Center for Elder Justice: 2023 National Conference on Special Needs Planning and Special Needs Trusts

What: 2023 National Conference on Special Needs Planning and Special Needs Trusts
When:  October 18-20, 2023 – 7:30am-5:30pm
Where: Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, 501 5th Avenue NE, St. Petersburg, FL


The National Conference is an excellent opportunity for networking, as we have over 450 attorneys from all over the country in attendance.  You will receive non-legal pro bono for your time.

Responsibilities include:
   -Directing attendees to appropriate session rooms, restrooms, lunch, registration table, etc.
   -Time keeper for speakers in sessions
   -Collecting question cards in presentation rooms and delivering them to the speakers.

There will be a mandatory training session via Zoom on Wednesday, October 4 at 12:00pm.
If you would like additional information or have questions, please email or call Jessica Zook: [email protected] or 727-562-7888.

NOTE: Friday, October 20 is now FULL. We are still in need of volunteers on Wednesday and Thursday. Thanks!! 


Community Service Opportunity 9.29.2023

Bay Area Legal Association are seeking students to help with an upcoming fundraising event to benefit Bay Area Legal Services. The event is being organized by the Krewe of Cavaliers, who hold quarterly fundraisers to benefit non-profit organizations.

Below is an outline of the event for the pro bono helpers:

Organization: Bay Area Legal Association

Non-legal supervisor: Jim Thaler

Total Hours Available and Date: 4 hours (6 PM to 10 PM) on Friday, September 29, 2023

Summary of Work: Directing attendees to the south Library parking lot on campus, directing attendees from the lot to the event location at 1522 Hull Street South (home of Jim and Kelly Thaler), and helping to register attendees. A minimum of 6 students would be appreciated.

Please contact Jim Thaler, 727-644-6010 to volunteer by Monday, September 25 at 6 pm. Thank you.

I am happy to address any other questions or concerns about the event or about Bay Area Legal Services.

More on Bay Area Legal Services.

Proceeds from this event will expand the veterans’ programs offered by Bay Area Legal Services, particularly to provide due process for veterans who received an unjust military discharge because of mental illness or discrimination. Bay Area Legal Services opened its doors in 1967 to provide free civil legal services to low-income Tampa Bay area residents by assisting individuals and nonprofit groups with limited access to legal services, resolving the legal problems of our clients, and preserving the independence, hope, and dignity of those we serve.

Locally, we serve over 1,700veterans and their families each year through our veterans’ programs. Some of the ways we help our veterans:

–               Give veterans access to the mental and physical health benefits they need and were promised;

–               Prevent homelessness among veterans;

–               Defend veterans from scam artists and other unlawful threats to their quality of life;

–               Maintain a vast network of partners to provide holistic care for veterans and our clients; and

–               Advocate for veterans and their families on many other crucial legal matters.


Community Service Opportunity 9.29.2023

Bay Area Legal Association are seeking students to help with an upcoming fundraising event to benefit Bay Area Legal Services. The event is being organized by the Krewe of Cavaliers, who hold quarterly fundraisers to benefit non-profit organizations.

Below is an outline of the event for the pro bono helpers:

Organization: Bay Area Legal Association

Non-legal supervisor: Jim Thaler

Total Hours Available and Date: 4 hours (6 PM to 10 PM) on Friday, September 29, 2023

Summary of Work: Directing attendees to the south Library parking lot on campus, directing attendees from the lot to the event location at 1522 Hull Street South (home of Jim and Kelly Thaler), and helping to register attendees. A minimum of 6 students would be appreciated.

Please contact Jim Thaler, 727-644-6010 to volunteer by Monday, September 25 at 6 pm. Thank you.

I am happy to address any other questions or concerns about the event or about Bay Area Legal Services.

More on Bay Area Legal Services.

Proceeds from this event will expand the veterans’ programs offered by Bay Area Legal Services, particularly to provide due process for veterans who received an unjust military discharge because of mental illness or discrimination. Bay Area Legal Services opened its doors in 1967 to provide free civil legal services to low-income Tampa Bay area residents by assisting individuals and nonprofit groups with limited access to legal services, resolving the legal problems of our clients, and preserving the independence, hope, and dignity of those we serve.

Locally, we serve over 1,700veterans and their families each year through our veterans’ programs. Some of the ways we help our veterans:

–               Give veterans access to the mental and physical health benefits they need and were promised;

–               Prevent homelessness among veterans;

–               Defend veterans from scam artists and other unlawful threats to their quality of life;

–               Maintain a vast network of partners to provide holistic care for veterans and our clients; and

–               Advocate for veterans and their families on many other crucial legal matters.


Community Service Opportunity 9.29.2023

Bay Area Legal Association are seeking students to help with an upcoming fundraising event to benefit Bay Area Legal Services. The event is being organized by the Krewe of Cavaliers, who hold quarterly fundraisers to benefit non-profit organizations.

Below is an outline of the event for the pro bono helpers:

Organization: Bay Area Legal Association

Non-legal supervisor: Jim Thaler

Total Hours Available and Date: 4 hours (6 PM to 10 PM) on Friday, September 29, 2023

Summary of Work: Directing attendees to the south Library parking lot on campus, directing attendees from the lot to the event location at 1522 Hull Street South (home of Jim and Kelly Thaler), and helping to register attendees. A minimum of 6 students would be appreciated.

Please contact Jim Thaler, 727-644-6010 to volunteer by Monday, September 25 at 6 pm. Thank you.

I am happy to address any other questions or concerns about the event or about Bay Area Legal Services.

More on Bay Area Legal Services.

Proceeds from this event will expand the veterans’ programs offered by Bay Area Legal Services, particularly to provide due process for veterans who received an unjust military discharge because of mental illness or discrimination. Bay Area Legal Services opened its doors in 1967 to provide free civil legal services to low-income Tampa Bay area residents by assisting individuals and nonprofit groups with limited access to legal services, resolving the legal problems of our clients, and preserving the independence, hope, and dignity of those we serve.

Locally, we serve over 1,700veterans and their families each year through our veterans’ programs. Some of the ways we help our veterans:

–               Give veterans access to the mental and physical health benefits they need and were promised;

–               Prevent homelessness among veterans;

–               Defend veterans from scam artists and other unlawful threats to their quality of life;

–               Maintain a vast network of partners to provide holistic care for veterans and our clients; and

–               Advocate for veterans and their families on many other crucial legal matters.


Community Service Opportunity 9.29.2023

Bay Area Legal Association are seeking students to help with an upcoming fundraising event to benefit Bay Area Legal Services. The event is being organized by the Krewe of Cavaliers, who hold quarterly fundraisers to benefit non-profit organizations.

Below is an outline of the event for the pro bono helpers:

Organization: Bay Area Legal Association

Non-legal supervisor: Jim Thaler

Total Hours Available and Date: 4 hours (6 PM to 10 PM) on Friday, September 29, 2023

Summary of Work: Directing attendees to the south Library parking lot on campus, directing attendees from the lot to the event location at 1522 Hull Street South (home of Jim and Kelly Thaler), and helping to register attendees. A minimum of 6 students would be appreciated.

Please contact Jim Thaler, 727-644-6010 to volunteer by Monday, September 25 at 6 pm. Thank you.

I am happy to address any other questions or concerns about the event or about Bay Area Legal Services.

More on Bay Area Legal Services.

Proceeds from this event will expand the veterans’ programs offered by Bay Area Legal Services, particularly to provide due process for veterans who received an unjust military discharge because of mental illness or discrimination. Bay Area Legal Services opened its doors in 1967 to provide free civil legal services to low-income Tampa Bay area residents by assisting individuals and nonprofit groups with limited access to legal services, resolving the legal problems of our clients, and preserving the independence, hope, and dignity of those we serve.

Locally, we serve over 1,700veterans and their families each year through our veterans’ programs. Some of the ways we help our veterans:

–               Give veterans access to the mental and physical health benefits they need and were promised;

–               Prevent homelessness among veterans;

–               Defend veterans from scam artists and other unlawful threats to their quality of life;

–               Maintain a vast network of partners to provide holistic care for veterans and our clients; and

–               Advocate for veterans and their families on many other crucial legal matters.


Community Service Opportunity 9.29.2023

Bay Area Legal Association are seeking students to help with an upcoming fundraising event to benefit Bay Area Legal Services. The event is being organized by the Krewe of Cavaliers, who hold quarterly fundraisers to benefit non-profit organizations.

Below is an outline of the event for the pro bono helpers:

Organization: Bay Area Legal Association

Non-legal supervisor: Jim Thaler

Total Hours Available and Date: 4 hours (6 PM to 10 PM) on Friday, September 29, 2023

Summary of Work: Directing attendees to the south Library parking lot on campus, directing attendees from the lot to the event location at 1522 Hull Street South (home of Jim and Kelly Thaler), and helping to register attendees. A minimum of 6 students would be appreciated.

Please contact Jim Thaler, 727-644-6010 to volunteer by Monday, September 25 at 6 pm. Thank you.

I am happy to address any other questions or concerns about the event or about Bay Area Legal Services.

More on Bay Area Legal Services.

Proceeds from this event will expand the veterans’ programs offered by Bay Area Legal Services, particularly to provide due process for veterans who received an unjust military discharge because of mental illness or discrimination. Bay Area Legal Services opened its doors in 1967 to provide free civil legal services to low-income Tampa Bay area residents by assisting individuals and nonprofit groups with limited access to legal services, resolving the legal problems of our clients, and preserving the independence, hope, and dignity of those we serve.

Locally, we serve over 1,700veterans and their families each year through our veterans’ programs. Some of the ways we help our veterans:

–               Give veterans access to the mental and physical health benefits they need and were promised;

–               Prevent homelessness among veterans;

–               Defend veterans from scam artists and other unlawful threats to their quality of life;

–               Maintain a vast network of partners to provide holistic care for veterans and our clients; and

–               Advocate for veterans and their families on many other crucial legal matters.


Non-Legal Pro Bono – Center for Elder Justice: 2023 National Conference on Special Needs Planning and Special Needs Trusts

What: 2023 National Conference on Special Needs Planning and Special Needs Trusts
When:  October 18-20, 2023 – 7:30am-5:30pm
Where: Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, 501 5th Avenue NE, St. Petersburg, FL


The National Conference is an excellent opportunity for networking, as we have over 450 attorneys from all over the country in attendance.  You will receive no

Responsibilities include:
   -Directing attendees to appropriate session rooms, restrooms, lunch, registration table, etc.
   -Time keeper for speakers in sessions
   -Collecting question cards in presentation rooms and delivering them to the speakers.

There will be a mandatory training session via Zoom on Wednesday, October 4 at 12:00pm.


If you would like additional information or have questions, please email or call Jessica Zook: [email protected] or 727-562-7888.


Non-Legal Pro Bono – Center for Elder Justice: 2023 National Conference on Special Needs Planning and Special Needs Trusts

What: 2023 National Conference on Special Needs Planning and Special Needs Trusts
When:  October 18-20, 2023 – 7:30am-5:30pm
Where: Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, 501 5th Avenue NE, St. Petersburg, FL


The National Conference is an excellent opportunity for networking, as we have over 450 attorneys from all over the country in attendance.  You will receive non-legal pro bono for your time. 

Responsibilities include:
   -Directing attendees to appropriate session rooms, restrooms, lunch, registration table, etc.
   -Time keeper for speakers in sessions
   -Collecting question cards in presentation rooms and delivering them to the speakers.

There will be a mandatory training session via Zoom on Wednesday, October 4 at 12:00pm.

If you would like additional information or have questions, please email or call Jessica Zook: [email protected] or 727-562-7888.


VoteWater – Community Service Opportunity

VoteWater is in need of students to a volunteer for the “Dirty
Money Project
“.

Looking for volunteers who are web-savvy enough to compile & analyze
campaign finance data for county commissioners in 8 counties in our region.
Would be a good fit for students interested in the intersection of
politics and the environment (our tag line is “Dirty money = dirty
water.”)

Please email Gil Smart at [email protected]
if interested in this project, all work can be completed remote. Hours would
count as non-legal community service hours.


VoteWater – Community Service Opportunity

is in need of students to a volunteer for the “Dirty Money Project“.

Looking for volunteers who are web-savvy enough to compile & analyze campaign finance data for county commissioners in 8 counties in our region. Would be a good fit for students interested in the intersection of politics and the environment (our tag line is “Dirty money = dirty water.”)

Please email Gil Smart at [email protected] if interested in this project, all work can be completed remote. Hours would count as non-legal community service hours.