Goodwill Ambassadors
Volleyball TourSports For Youth Foundation Inc. is accepting applications from boys and girls, ages 15-20 and accomplished volleyball players, to represent the U.S. on the 2002 Goodwill Ambassadors World Tour. This year's tour goes to Europe and visits London, Paris, Geneva, Venice and Rome. For further tour information, e-mail info@sportsforyouth.com, visit www.volleyballtours.com, or call 425-255-8102.
Crisis Volunteers
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay seeks volunteers to provide crisis counseling and community referrals via its 24-hour hotline, as well as volunteers to provide counseling to victims of sexual assault. Training is provided. Call 813-964-1964, ext. 3043.
Hemp Festival Volunteers
Florida Organization Reformed Marijuana Laws Inc. seeks volunteers, sponsors, vendors and performing artists for its fifth annual Washington's Birthday Hemp Festival on Sat., Feb. 23, at Lowry Park Zoo. Applications can be obtained online at www.geocities.com/forml_2000/moreinfo.html, by e-mailing forml420@marijuana.com, or by calling 813-779-2551.
Centre for Women Workshops
The Centre for Women offers workshops on everything from anger management to interview preparation to getting your G.E.D. Class sizes are limited, reservations are required and fees are usually $10 or less. The Centre's at 305 S. Hyde Park Ave., Tampa. Call 813-251-8437 or visit www.centreforwomen.com.
Community Indicators Forum
Thursday, Feb. 7
5:30-8:30 p.m.
This follow-up to a November meeting hosted by Florida Center for Community Design and Research at USF takes place at the Vision Center Auditorium, at HCC-Davis Islands. The group's goal is to develop a pilot reporting program to track and measure a neighborhood's overall health and vitality. The Vision Center's at 39 Columbia Drive, Davis Islands. RSVP by calling 813-831-6718.
Hospice Volunteers
LifePath Hospice needs volunteers to provide companionship to Hospice patients and their families throughout Hillsborough County. Volunteers work within their own community and no medical experience is necessary. Call 813-261-7398 for upcoming training session information and locations.
Relay for Life Volunteer
Anyone interested in contributing to the fight against cancer can make a difference by volunteering for the American Cancer Society's annual Relay for Life, taking place April 19 and 20 at Sickles High School. If you're able to put together a team or join the planning committee, call 813-254-3630, ext. 306.
UPARC Opportunities
The Upper Pinellas Association for Retarded Citizens recruits volunteers to assist on field trips, cook, play games or read newspapers. Staff members are on site to assist volunteers. Call 727-799-3330.
—Compiled by Kelli K
This article appears in Jan 31 – Feb 6, 2002.