Join our Long-Term Volunteer Team to help care for animals at our shelter. This program is ideal for those willing to commit to volunteering regularly for more than 6 months, with opportunities in various paths such as intake, adoption support, animal handling, and humane education.

Become a foster parent for animals not yet ready for adoption. This opportunity allows you to care for young or injured animals in your home, providing a loving environment until they are ready for adoption.

Participate in group volunteering for corporate teams or organizations. This program offers unique team-building experiences while helping care for shelter animals, ideal for groups of 6 to 30 people.

Join our Daily Animal Care Crew for short-term volunteering opportunities. This program is suitable for volunteers aged 16 and older who can commit to a single shift, helping with tasks like dog walking and socializing shelter pets.

Join the Outreach team to distribute food boxes and hygiene products to families in need. This role requires great people skills and sensitivity to those experiencing poverty.

Help sort donations and serve customers at the Bloom Again Thrift Store. Your efforts will directly support families in need by providing essential items and generating revenue for programs.

Support families staying at Metropolitan Ministries by stocking supplies and keeping common areas clean. This role helps create a safe and welcoming environment for families in transition.

Join us during the holiday season to help operate our Holiday Tent, which requires up to 600 volunteers daily. Tasks may include sorting donations, assisting clients, and providing support during special events.

As a Kitchen Volunteer, you will assist in meal preparation, serving residents, stocking shelves, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. This role is vital in helping us prepare 3,000 meals daily for those in need.

Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the Metropolitan Ministries campus. This role is crucial for providing a dignified environment for families in need.

Engage with youth in low-income communities to provide mentorship and support. Volunteers will participate in monthly projects and community initiatives to help make a positive impact in the lives of children.

Volunteers are needed to support packing and distribution efforts for the Community Food Bank. This role involves helping to prepare food bags and assist with food distribution to families in need in the Tampa Bay area.

Share social media posts and fundraisers to spread awareness about TNR and educate the public. This role involves promoting the organization's mission through online platforms.

Join Mental H2O as a remote volunteer to help spread mental health awareness and support youth in managing their mental health. Volunteers will contribute to the organization’s mission by participating in online campaigns and community outreach programs.

Learn to trap feral cats and assist in targeted Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) efforts in Tampa. Volunteers ensure the safety of both themselves and the cats, following proper recovery protocols after surgery.

Join us in our community garden where you can help with various tasks such as weeding, mowing, and turning compost. Your hands-on help will make a significant impact on our vibrant garden and community.

Apply to foster cats and kittens in the Tampa Bay area. Provide temporary homes and care for cats in need, with limited availability for fostering opportunities.

Become a Global Mental Health Ambassador to promote mental health awareness and support globally. Ambassadors will engage in advocacy, participate in educational programs, and have the opportunity to earn the Alison Diploma in Mental Health, funded by Mental H2O.

Help transport cats and kittens to and from vet clinics. Volunteers assist with pick-up and drop-off, and may provide recovery space if possible.

Medical Coordinators assist fosters and adopters with medical concerns, requiring a veterinary or medical background to guide them appropriately.