HIV/AIDS Volunteer Orientation
Tuesday, June 12
10 a.m.-noon
Tampa Aids Network (TAN) holds monthly orientations for volunteers, featuring an informative session (AIDS 101) on the basics of HIV/AIDS. Volunteers assist TAN with daily operations of the non-profit organization, from office support to outreach programs. Orientations are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7402 N. 56th St., Corporate Square Building 100, Suite 101, Temple Terrace. Call 813-914-8888.
USF President at Luncheon
Tuesday, June 12
11:45 a.m.
Judy Genshaft, President of the University of South Florida, speaks at the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at the Columbia Restaurant, 2117 E. Seventh Ave. Genshaw addresses issues facing USF, one of the Southeast's largest universities. Prepaid reservations are $15 for members, $18 for guests, and admission without a reservation is $20. Call 813-248-3712, ext. 22.
Youth Wanted For Summer Camp
June 11-July 15
The USF Oasis Summer Youth Challenge has openings for 11- to 15-year-old kids interested in canoeing, camping, swimming, environmental studies, snorkeling, anger management, communication skills and interpersonal skills. Cost is $100 per week; reduced payment and scholarships also available. Call 727-553-3135.
Summerplay 2001
Children's Arts Classes
June 25-July 30
Pre-College and Community Outreach at USF is teaching classes in music and the performing, literary and visual arts for children. Summerplay 2001 classes are held on the USF campus and registration cost $250-$275, including parking and materials. Classes include Youth Theatre, Jazz Experience, Drawing with Color, Intro to Photography, Creative Writing I and II, TV Production, Dance and Music-Making for the Stage, Mixed Media Mania and Spanish through Art. Call 813-974-2403.
Volunteer at Hospice Thrift Shop
The Hospice of Florida Suncoast is seeking volunteers to help run The Hospice Thrift Shops in Pinellas County. The locations include 1478 S. Belcher Road in Clearwater, 6302 66th St. N. in Pinellas Park and 780 S. Pinellas Ave. in Tarpon Springs. Call 727-586-4432.
Cancer Awareness Seminar
Thursday, June 28
9:30 a.m.
The Hillsborough County Department of Aging Services holds a free "Cancer Awareness" seminar open to all seniors. Classes are being offered at the Brandon Senior Center, 612 N. Parsons Ave. Call 813-272-6261.
Host Families Needed
Pacific Cultural Exchange needs volunteers to host teen foreign exchange students. Host families are responsible for housing of teens, but students have their own personal spending money and medical insurance. Call 1-877-534-3411
Join UPARC
UPARC 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 Cooper Cruz and Adam Reeder
This article appears in Jun 7-13, 2001.