Lunch will be served.  The event is being held in Courtroom H.  Seating at this event is limited so RSVPs are required.  Please RSVP to eblakey@law.stetson.edu in the faculty support office as soon as possible.

The policy prohibits all forms of tobacco use including e-cigarettes and a variety of smokeless products on Stetson buildings, structures, grounds, parking lots and in university and personal vehicles while on Stetson grounds.

“I am proud that Stetson University residential campuses will be completely smoke- and tobacco-free next August,” said President Wendy B. Libby, Ph.D. “Stetson is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning and working environment for our students, faculty, staff, alumni and visitors.”

Stetson began implementing smoking restrictions in 2007 by banning smoking near buildings and air vents. The new policy is the result of several years of research, focus groups and a university task force that determined that smoking was inconsistent with the values of the university.

Stetson will offer a variety of resources to help members of the Stetson University community quit smoking, including a series of free education programs about smoking and free resources for those who want to quit, including cessation products and classes.

The university task force determined, “Our university commitment to health and wellness, one of our shared values, requires us to protect non-smokers but also to support smokers in reconsidering a behavior that has been scientifically proven to have serious long-term health consequences.”

Compliance with this new policy rests with all members of the Stetson community. Community members are empowered to respectfully inform others about the policy and the ongoing effort to enhance awareness of and encourage compliance with this policy. Violation of this regulation may result in corrective action under the Student Code of Conduct, Human Resources Policies and Procedures, or other applicable University Regulations or Policies. Visitors refusing to comply may be asked to leave campus.

Stetson will use the next 10 months to continue to educate the Stetson community and visitors about the new policy with a series of informational sessions, health fairs, human resource training sessions, student tours of campus, in marketing materials and on its website at stetson.edu/breathe-free.

Founded in 1883, Stetson University in Central Florida is an independent university that provides a transforming education in the liberal arts tradition. Stetson stresses academic excellence and community-engaged learning, and consistently earns high national rankings. In 1982, Stetson was awarded a chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honorary society. The College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business Administration and School of Music are located at the historic campus in DeLand. The College of Law is in Gulfport/St. Petersburg. The university also has two satellite centers: the Tampa Law Center and the Stetson University Center at Celebration near Orlando. More information: University Marketing, 386-822-8920. Stay Connected with Stetson on social media.

Please RSVP to Jennifer Burns at jhbruns@law.stetson.edu by Friday, October 11. Hope to see you there!

Most of us learned long before law school that setting goals and working to achieve them is important in life and career. That’s probably how you ended up in law school, right? So now what? Do we want great big ambitious goals, or meticulously crafted and detailed objectives with timelines and little rewards? Write them down or scrawl them on your bathroom mirror? We have answers to these questions and some ideas for making goals part of your strategy for success.

Lunch will be provided. RSVP through Symplicity by 5:30 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2013.

You MUST RSVP to Ellen Bunzey (ebunzey@law.stetson.edu) or Rachael Bushey (rbushey@law.stetson.edu) by Thursday October 10th. Business professional attire is required.

Below is an invitation letter to submit an article for the Fourth Annual Environmental Law and Justice Symposium issue of the Florida A&M Law Review. Articles are due on January 15, 2014.  The symposium is interdisciplinary in its focus;therefore, articles addressing environmental justice issues from a non-legal perspective are welcome.  Several authors have already committed to contribute to this symposium issue including Prof. Mary Wood (University of Oregon School of Law), Leslie Fields, Esq. (Sierra Club), Sid Ansbacher, Esq. (Gray Robinson), Jessica Scott, Esq. (EPA Office of General Counsel), Naysa Ahuja, Esq. (World Resources Institute), and Josie Balzac, Esq. (Wieland, Hilado & DeLattre).  For any questions, please contact:

Randy Abate
Professor of Law
Director, Center for International Law and Justice
Project Director, Environment, Development & Justice Program
Florida A&M University College of Law
randall.abate@famu.edu
(407) 254-4044

Author Solicitation Letter – Fourth Annual EJ Symposium – Sept ’13

The symposium program containing the symposium agenda and photos and bios of all speakers is available here:

http://law.famu.edu/download/file/Fourth%20Annual%20Environmental%20Symposium%20Program%202013.pdf

The registration link is available here (CLE credits are available):  https://secure.qgiv.com/for/famu/event/37855/

The symposium website (currently under construction; please check back frequently for updates) is available here: http://law.famu.edu/go.cfm/do/Page.View/pid/239/t/2013-Environmental-Law-and-Justice-Symposium.html

We will be taking RSVP’s for this event until 5 p.m. October 8th, 2013. RSVP’s will be submitted to azacksjo@law.stetson.edu.

The deadline for turning in an Exam Conflict Form for fall 2013 to our office is Friday, October 18 by 5:00 p.m. The form is available on Stetson Connect on the Registrar’s Page (click here).

An exam conflict exists only when 1) you have two or more exams on the same day, or 2) you have an evening exam (6:00 p.m.) followed the next day by a morning exam (9:00 a.m.).

Thank you.

P.S.  Click here to view the fall 2013 exam schedule.

If you have not already done so, this is just a quick note to remind you that the deadline to fill out an Exam Accommodation Form for fall 2013 is Friday, October 18 by 5:00 p.m.

• Accommodation forms based on ESL (click here)
• Accommodation forms based on Disability (click here)

These forms can also be obtained from Sharon Bilsborough.  Her office is located on the first floor of the Library in Room 139.

Your completed form should be submitted to Professor Jeff Minneti through Sharon Bilsborough by the deadline.  If you need assistance in completing the form, please contact Professor Minneti or Sharon Bilsborough by emailing ada@law.stetson.edu to set up an appointment.

Please remember that the exam accommodation requests must be renewed each semester.

Thank you.

For more information, contact Ivette Silva at isilva@law.stetson.edu.

For more information, contact Ivette Silva at isilva@law.stetson.edu.

This is a reminder of our second Academic Success workshop of the semester!  It’s titled:  “Ready or not, here it comes:  Effective Outlining Strategies for before, during and after class”!

It will be held on Tuesday, October 8 in Classroom F at 5:00 pm.  If you would like to attend the workshop, please RSVP  by 10/4 to:  asp@law.stetson.edu

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

Academic Success

Stetson Law Review is currently accepting student-authored works for publication. Stetson Law Review welcomes the submission of student articles of substantial legal merit that meet the guidelines described below.

All articles submitted for consideration by the Publication Committee should present strong legal arguments and must provide ample support for these arguments. Stetson Law Review is a “citation heavy” journal, meaning that each of the Author’s assertions should be supported be an appropriate source.

Student articles should be approximately 35-55 double-spaced pages in length and must contain footnotes. Citations must follow the fourth edition of The ALWD Citation Manual: A Professional System of Citation, published by Aspen Law & Business.

To gain a better understanding of the quality of work that Stetson Law Review is looking for, please review  this example of a recently published student article.

If you believe that your article meets Stetson Law Review’s publication standards, please email a copy of your article to lcryar@law.stetson.edu in Microsoft Word by 5:00 p.m. on October 14, 2013. Late submissions will not be accepted.

The Publication Committee will review each of the submissions and make a final decision on October 24, 2013. We will contact you regarding the status of your article no later than Saturday, October 26, 2013.

Thank you for your interest in Stetson Law Review, and we look forward to reading your submissions. If you have any questions, please contact Lane Cryar, Executive Editor, at LCryar@law.stetson.edu.

(1) Bay Area Legal Service – Family Forms Clinic Ongoing Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm George Edgecomb Courthouse 800 East Twiggs Street Suite 207 Tampa, Florida 33602 Currently the Family Forms Clinic is in need of regular, committed volunteers who have availability of Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10am-2pm.  They would love to have students come in who want first-hand experience with assisting pro-se family law litigants. Students are required to be 2L’s and above; students going into their 2nd year meet this requirement.   If interested in volunteering the student will need to choose a day in which they are able to come in for the entire 4 hours. If the student is a regular volunteer, meaning they come each week for the given amount of time, they will reimburse their parking expenses. They also offer back-up volunteer positions. The student can choose to be available on a back-up basis in the event we have cancellations by other volunteers.   If interested please go to www.bals.org and select “Give Help” then select “Volunteer” and then select the Law Student option. There should be a link that allows you to register. Please fill in your information and select “Family Forms Clinic,” as the interest – the other projects listed are only for Attorneys admitted in Florida.

(2) Pinellas County Volunteer Services – The Haven of RCS Ongoing Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 315 Court Street OR 14255 49th Street North Clearwater, Florida The Haven of Religious Community Service assists victims of domestic violence in filing paperwork for injunctions of protection (restraining orders) and also provide information about the Haven of RCS, referrals, and advocacy.   Volunteers would serve as a Courtroom Legal Advocate who would speak on behalf of the client. To be qualified as a volunteer, you do not need to have CLI clearance but just need the ability to convey information in a clear, concise manner; strong organizational and follow-through skills; and an ability to remain courteous and professional at all times.   Volunteers will be required to attend 24 hours of C.O.R.E Competency Training which would count at non-legal pro bono, orientation to agency, and On-the-Activity training with a Legal Advocate or experienced volunteer.   If interested in volunteering, please contact Beth Gadley at 727-584-3528 ext. 407.

(3) Guardian Ad Litem, 13th Judicial Circuit Ongoing Training Upcoming The Guardian ad Litem Program of the 13th Judicial Circuit are citizens who volunteer to become part of a court program to represent that best interests of an assigned child. The volunteer Guardian ad Litem is a representative for the child before the court, social service agencies, and the community.   The Guardian ad Litem serves as a monitor of the agencies and persons who provide services to the child. They ensure that the orders of the court are carried out, and that families and children in need receive the help they should. The Guardian ad Litem assures that the child’s wishes are heard and that the best interests of the child are heard and that the best interests of the child are presented to the court and agencies dealing with the child.   Once trained as a Guardian, volunteers spend an average of 10 hours a month of their file. The training will cover 30 hours of non-legal pro bono hours, and any work you do as a Guardian will count towards your legal pro bono hours.   For more information visit the website at: www.galtampa.org, or to attend the next training session please call Yvonne Marrone, Volunteer Recruiter at 813-307-3325 or Yvonne.Marrone@gal.fl.gov. The training schedules for May and June are attached to this e-mail – please see the appropriate training schedule.

(4) Teen Court – 13th Judicial Circuit  George Edgecomb Courthouse 800 East Twiggs Street 3rd Floor Tampa Teen Court offers teens arrested for the first time with an alternative to adjudication in juvenile court. Defendants who admit guilt or accept responsibility are given the opportunity to have their cases heard by teens with dispositions recommended by a teen jury. If the defendant completes the sanctions they are able to avoid formal prosecution in juvenile court.   Teen Attorney training sessions are held on Thursday’s from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm and Teen Court is held on Tuesday’s from 5:30 – 8:00 pm. It’s recommended that you call the office at 813-272-6766 on the Tuesday that you plan to attend by about 4:00 pm to verify that there are no cancellations.   If interested in volunteering, contact Pam Stokes at 813-272-5953 or stokespl@fljud13.org.

(5) Teen Court – 6th Judicial Circuit  Pasco or Pinellas Counties Teen Court offers teens arrested for the first time with an alternative to adjudication in juvenile court. Defendants who admit guilt or accept responsibility are given the opportunity to have their cases heard by teens with dispositions recommended by a teen jury. If the defendant completes the sanctions they are able to avoid formal prosecution in juvenile court.   For questions about the program or to become a volunteer contact the following: Pasco County 7530 Little Road Room 201 New Port Richey, Florida 34654 727-847-2411 ext. 7410   Pinellas County (2 locations) 501 1st Avenue North St. Petersburg, Florida 33707 727-582-7400 – Xay Xiong  14250 49th Street North Clearwater, Florida 33762 727-464-6516   If interested in volunteering with Pinellas County Teen court, please complete the “Intern Application” and “Affirmation of Confidentiality”. These forms must be completed, and submitted, before you will be able to volunteer.   Once you are cleared, you are able to report to any of the 2 Teen Court locations in Pinellas County to volunteer. Teen Court is held every Tuesday night from 5:00-8:00 pm. Be sure to call first to ensure the sessions will still be held that night, as they are occasionally cancelled.

(6) Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, 6th Circuit Clearwater – 6 spaces New Port Richey – 1-2 spaces  Dade City – 1-2 spaces Each of the 6th Circuit Offices of the Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel are looking for pro bono volunteers in their office. The placement will last for 6-8 weeks long, but can be extended if the student is interested in staying longer, and will require a minimum of 20 hours per week. While preference is for 2nd and 3rd year students, any students with strong research skills are welcome to apply. Each of the office locations, with the number of spaces is listed above, and there is also a Hillsborough County office which students can volunteer at. In interested in volunteering please see the attached flyer and contact Ngozi Acholonu at nacholonu@flrc2.org or at 727-530-4400 – be sure to say it’s regarding the “Stetson Internship”; an informal interview process is all that’s needed to begin.

(7) CAIR Civil Rights Department 8056 North 56th Street Tampa, Florida 33617 CAIR is looking for students to assist attorneys in their office to help clients who are facing workplace or school discrimination or harassment because of their faith, culture, or national origin. Student interns will also assist in representing clients who have been profiled by CBP/FBI because of their faith, who are not allowed to practice their faith while in custody, who are being searched or arrested without probable cause or a proper warrant, or who are being harassed for exercising their first amendment right to freedom of speech/association/religion and so on. Students will be expected to conduct client interviews, research relevant law and write legal memorandums, participate in negotiation/mediation sessions with opposing parties, and may attend and help prepare for court hearings. If interested, please complete the attached form and submit it via e-mail to Thania Diaz Clevenger at tclevenger@cairtampa.org with a cover letter and resume.

(8) Guardian Ad Litem, 6th Judicial Circuit Ongoing The Guardian ad Litem Program of the 6th Judicial Circuit invites you to become a court appointed advocate for children in the Dependency system. As a Guardian ad Litem, you will advocate in court, and in the child welfare system, for abused, abandoned, and neglected children.   The Guardian ad Litem visits the child every month, becomes familiar with all aspects of the child’s case, and makes a recommendation to the court to help ensure the child has a safe, caring, and stable home.   Once trained as a Guardian, volunteers spend an average of 10 hours a month of their file. The training will cover 30 hours of non-legal volunteer hours, and any work you do as a Guardian will count towards your legal hours.   For more information visit the website at: www.guardianadlitem6.org, or to attend an informational meeting call Maria at 727-464-6528.

(9) Shriners Hospitals for Children Shriners Hospitals for Children 2900 Rocky Point Drive Tampa, FL 33607 Students are needed to help with a project in the area of trust and estate law.  Students will gain exposure to and experience from working in a corporate legal department for a very large non-profit corporation.  Interested students should contact Trish Dockery at 813-281-8175.

(10) Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel Ongoing Times and dates vary with your schedule Tampa Office – 6th Floor of the CVS Building 220 East Madison Street Suite 630 Tampa, Florida 33602 The Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel is a state agency that represents clients that the Public Defender’s Office cannot represent due to conflicts of interest, as well as qualifying parents who have had their children removed from the home into the care of the Florida Department of Children and Family Services.  They need assistance with conducting legal research and prepping files for court hearings and trials.  Students would also be able to attend court and client meetings with the attorneys. There is no free parking; however, there are several low cost parking lots nearby, and of course, metered spots all around – the entrance is next to Subway and Pita Republic.  Please contact Mr. Mark Jennings, the Tampa office Managing Attorney, at 813.221.5134 if you would like more information or to apply.

(11) Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc. Ongoing Times and dates vary with your schedule 430 12th Street West Bradenton, Florida 34205 Intake Interviews/Legal Advice Volunteer Students gather detailed, case specific information from pre-screened clients. They assess the case, aid clients in the overall understanding of the legal process and provide general advice. Staff attorneys review all cases and the volunteer attorneys provide input as to whether further legal services are needed and what advice is given. Full Legal Representation Volunteer Students provide legal assistance to pre-screened individuals who could not otherwise afford legal representation in matters of family law, consumer law, foreclosure, housing, eviction, estate planning and immigration law under the supervision of a Staff Attorney, and may attend hearings, depositions and mediations on the case. Volunteer Students are requested to donate at least one day week to provide assistance to the Bradenton Office. To volunteer please contact Lisa Murray, managing attorney, at 941-746-6151 x122.

(12) Jacksonville Area Legal Aid Ongoing Times and dates vary with your schedule Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc.’s consumer law unit aggressively addresses consumer finance abuses practiced against low-income, working poor, elderly and members of the armed services.  We welcome assistance from all law students (via email) who are seeking experience conducting legal and factual research, drafting motions, pleadings and memorandum of law, preparing discovery and discovery responses, investigating business practices related to consumer predatory lending, participating in legislative advocacy and community education projects, and drafting training manuals.  All work is directly supervised by an attorney.  If you are interested in providing pro bono assistance to JALA please contact April Charney at: april.charney@jaxlegalaid.org.

(13)  Community Law Program Ongoing Times and dates vary with your schedule 501 First Avenue North, Room 519 St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 The Community Law Program was formed by a small group of local attorney members of the St. Petersburg Bar Association in 1989 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation to expand access to the legal system for those financially unable to afford legal representation. Local volunteer attorneys offer their assistance at no charge to our clients at our legal advice clinics, self-help classes, and with individual contested representation. Funding is provided by federal, state, and local governmental sources, the Florida and St. Petersburg Bar Foundations, and tax-deductible donations and annual dues.

In addition to assisting with the clinics, student volunteers may have the opportunity to assist the Executive Director or staff attorney with individual projects. Student volunteers may be asked to research legal issues and draft memoranda of law and/or prepare legal pleadings.  Contact Kimberly Rodgers at clp@lawprogram.orgor (727) 582-7480 or visit their website at www.lawprogram.org.

Non-Legal Pro Bono Opportunities (Listed in order of occurrence)

New-(1) Coastal Cleanup at the Courtney Campbell Causeway Beach September 28, 2013 3350 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33759 9:00am-11:30am Participants will remove trash and debris, and are asked to wear closed-toe shoes, dress for the outdoors, wear sunscreen, and bring a pair of work or gardening gloves. Supervision, water and all tools and supplies will be provided.   To sign up, visit www.myclearwater.com/parksvolunteer.

New-(2)Walk Like Madd October 4, 2013 17th Avenue Beach Park Registration 5:00pm ; Opening Ceremonies 6:00pm ; Run/Walk 6:30pm Why Does MADD Do a Walk?  Because far too much work needs to be done to eliminate drunk driving, prevent underage drinking and serve victims. Did you know? • Last year, 10,839 people died in drunk-driving crashes – one every 50 minutes. • Every minute, one person is injured from an alcohol-related crash. • One in three people will be involved in an alcohol-related crash in their lifetime. • MADD serves a victim or survivor of drunk driving every 9 minutes. • Teen alcohol use kills about 6000 people each year, more than all illegal drugs combined. • Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens, and one out of three of those is alcohol related. Every step taken will help raise funds and awareness for MADD’s programs and services that will serve to keep our children and communities safe.   We need your help:  Are you more than 14 years of age and willing to volunteer your time to make the Pinellas/Indian Rocks Beach Walk Like MADD Walk a success? If so, we really need your help for the day before, day of, or the days after, the big event. Go to walklikemadd.org/Pinellas to sign-up and get more information

New-(3) Oktoberfest at Most Holy Name Gulfport Thurs. Oct 17, 4pm-10pm; Fri. Oct 18, 4pm-11pm; Sat. Oct 19, 11am-11pm; Sun. Oct. 20, 12:30pm-7pm 5800 15th Avenue South Gulfport FL Please fill out the attached volunteer form.  For more information contact: Lori Romanello LRomanello@aol.com

New-(4) MOSI Open House October 19, 2013 1:30pm-3:00pm Museum of Science and Industry 4801 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa FL Please join us for an informational meeting about becoming a volunteer at the museum.  Entertainment and refreshments will be provided.  For more information: (813) 987-6370 Heather.harmon@mosi.org MOSIVax@mosi.org

New-(5) Great American Teach-In November 21, 2013 7:05am– 2:05pm (half hour period or stay all day) Boca Ciega High School Share with high school audience a trade, vocation, avocation, passions, or a story.  Would love volunteers willing to talk about Heritage Village!Each year, several of our volunteers participate in the Great American Teach-In.  NEEDED:  Passionate, historic costumed characters to share local history theme with high school groups. (THINK:  Agriculture, Community Life, Coastal Living, Transportation(antique cars) -see more details below.  Costumes are available in our costume closet.    Please contact: Elissa J. Hirsch hirsche@pcsb.org (727)893-2780, ext. 2102 phone (727)893-1382 fax

New-(6) Sanderlin Take Stock in Children Strides for Education 5K and 1 mile fun run and kids dash December 7th, 2013 Tropicana Field 7:30 AM Please join our Sanderlin K-8 Team to help us “Take Action” for Take Stock in Children Strides for Education 5K and 1 mile fun run and kids dash on December 7th, 2013.All the monies raised by our team comes back to James B. Sanderlin PK-8 in the form of Take Stock in Children scholarships for our Sanderlin  Sea Turtles.Please share this email with coworkers, friends, family, running or walking buddies, anyone who wants to take action for students and education!     To sign-up, follow the link: http://give.takestockinchildren.org/site/TR/StridesforEducation5KWalkRun/General?fr_id=1170&pg=entry

New-(7)All Children’s Hospital 83rd Annual Charity Ball January 25, 2014 Coliseum in St. Petersburg, FL We would like up to four Stetson students as volunteers to help register guests as they arrive and help pass out numbers for the live auction. The volunteers would get dinner and an opportunity to mix and mingle with the community leaders that attend.  For more information, please go to http://www.allkids.org/foundation_body.cfm?id=607.    Please contact: Cassondra Fredriksen Cfredrik@law.stetson.edu (727) 278 – 4212

New-(8) Providing Adults and Adolescents Jobs for Advancement in Future (PAAJAF) Ongoing   We are an NGO, featured on GlobalGiving and registered by the Dept. for Social Welfare in Ghana, serving underprivileged children, youth and women in Ghana in an attempt to end illiteracy and poverty through education and job training programs. Operating a rural area in Accra, we are constantly fighting against the challenges of 45% unemployment, poor education and lack of basic resources, hindered further by only one available public school in the area. Get involved in unique citizenship and humanitarian actions and support children in our community – Gbawe in Ghana through our community challenges: “Adopt a Gbawe Friend” or Let’s Fight Poverty in Ghana”.  Please, would you take few minutes to read about these two challenges in our community by visiting this page : http://www.paajaf.org/school/ We have also volunteering positions available on our website both online volunteering or project site volunteering for lectures, and students such as teaching, clinical work, fundraising, advocacy, sports coaching and administration vacancies that are open to those would like to spread their knowledge to underdeveloped areas.  They can access the application form through our website.

New-(9)Suncoast Center Inc. Rape Crisis Center/Trauma Services Ongoing 2188 58th Street N Clearwater, FL 33760 Certified Rape Crisis Center for Pinellas County offering free medical and forensic exams, counseling, and advocacy to victims of sexual violence. Job Duties: Provide advocacy, information, and support for victims of sexual violence. Responsibilities: Advocates serve on an on call basis and must be able to respond to calls during shifts within 45 minutes of receiving the call from the SAVE team. Responsibilities include: • Successfully completing 30 hour Advocacy Core Training (ACT) • Responding to exams when contacted by SAVE team • Helping explain the forensic exam (if victim chooses to have an exam) and accompanying the victim through the process as requested • Providing information and referral to victims and present family or friends on resources that are available after the initial medical exam is over • Collecting general information for rape crisis center records • Attending monthly volunteer meetings Outcomes/Goals: Be thoroughly trained in advocacy skills and use those skills to help victims of sexual violence during the forensic exam process. Time Commitment: Once 30 hours of ACT training is complete, Rape Crisis Volunteers will be asked to fulfill a minimum of three shifts per month for one year. If interest contact: Ashley Westfall, Rape Crisis Advocate, 727-544-3900 ext. 5289,  ashleywestfall@suncoastcenter.org

(10)Metropolitan Ministries Ongoing 2002 North Florida Avenue Tampa, FL 33602 Volunteers needed for two shifts every day, Monday through Friday.  Shifts are from 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm.  Please visit http://www.metromin.org/ if you are interested in volunteering or email Christina Mitchell at Christina.mitchell@metromin.org

(11)AVID Tutor with Pinellas County Schools Ongoing AVID is a college readiness system designed to prepare capable middle & high school students for college through tutoring, mentoring, study skills instruction, and peer group support.    As an AVID tutor, you will facilitate Socratic style collaborative study groups.  These groups allow students to use inquiry to work through points of confusion regarding their academic work. Serving in this capacity, you don’t have to be a subject matter expert in any particular area.  You just have to be willing to use questioning to push students to think their way through what they don’t understand.    If you need non-legal pro bono hours, this is a great option for getting them, while you empower young people in the process.   Additionally, if you are looking for part-time work that can be done during the traditional school year and school day, we are a great option, as we also pay college students to serve as tutors.   Attached are various documents with relate to the AVID programs, they are entitled: -          Become an AVID Tutor -          Instructions for Online Application for AVID Tutoring (This is only for paid tutors. Volunteers should follow the link in the first attachment.) -          AVID Tutor Roles & Responsibilities   Should you have any questions or are interested in serving with then, please contact me Y’Desha Alsap at alsupy@pcsb.org or at 727-588-6044.

(12)Crisis Center of Tampa Bay    Ongoing One Crisis Center Plaza Tampa, Florida 33613 The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay offers help, hope, and healing to all people experiencing life’s problems and challenges, big and small. They help you cope with the devastating trauma of sexual or physical violence, domestic violence or abuse, depression and despair, substance abuse, financial problems, family issues or whenever life’s challenges start to weigh you down.   For more information visit www.crisiscenter.com, and to volunteer please call 813-964-1964.

(13)Neighborly Care Network    Ongoing Neighborly Care Network needs volunteer drivers to help deliver Meals on Wheels to the frail and homebound.   For more information about volunteer opportunities, call 727-573-9444 or visit www.Neighborly.org.

(14)Clearwater Gateway Farmers Market   Every Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (volunteer shifts available from 6:30 am – 3:30 pm) 1200 Block of Cleveland Street at Missouri Avenue If you would like to volunteer for the Clearwater Gateway Farmers Market on Saturdays, contact the Market Manager Howard Warshauer at myclearwatermarket@gmail.com or at 727-776-7932.   • 10-15 volunteers for market setup and other related activities from 6:30 to 11:00 am – Breakfast will be provided • 10-15 volunteers for market takedown and other related activities from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm – Lunch will be provided   The farmers market takes place on the 1200 block of Cleveland Street (intersection of Cleveland Street and Missouri Avenue). Free volunteer parking will be in the vacant lot on Cleveland Street and N. Lincoln Avenue.

(15)CASA – Various Opportunities Available Ongoing 1011 1st Avenue North St. Petersburg, Florida Community Action Stops Abuse (CASA) is an organization whose vision is to create a community with domestic violence.   Volunteers are needed in many areas including the following: • Administration Assistant – helps preparing materials, filing documents, performing data entry, sort donations, answer phones, assist the financial department, or collect data for grants • Certified Justice Outreach Volunteer – provides assistant to community members needing justice advocacy  • Certified Adult Advocate Volunteer – provides crisis intervention, information and referrals, and criminal justice advocacy for callers on the 24-hours crisis line, and assists staff in providing case management • Certified Youth Advocate – provides programs and activities which contribute to the emotional, social, and developmental growth of children residing in their residential programs • Community Education Advocate – spreads the word about CASA and educates the community about their missing at different community events (training provided) • Life Skills Advocate – share your knowledge about CASA with program participants that you create and deliver on topics ranging from basic automobile maintenance to home decorating • Maintenance – work with the maintenance team to restore vacant apartments, light painting, cleaning, and keeping the grounds clean • Thirst Store Merchandiser – provides support to staff and assistance customers in the Thrift Store • Receptionist – assist the front door desk staff ensuring to follow safety procedures for entry into the buildings and access to the administrative offices • Transitional Housing Volunteer – provides support to staff and assistance to residents • Visitation Specialist – provides supervised visitation and transfers of families court order to the Visitation Center   Volunteer Orientations are held the 2nd Thursday of every month from 6:00 – 7:00 and the 4th Thursday of every month from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.   Volunteer applications can be made on the website under the volunteer section at www.casa-stpete.org or contact Sheryl Zietler at 727-895-4912 ext. 107 or by e-mail at szeitler@casa-stpete.org.

(16)Volunteer at Youth LIFT Ongoing 112 2nd Avenue NE Suite 347 St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 Youth LIFT is an organization to which offers tutoring, mentoring, school supplies, school transportation, and many other types of academic assistance to homeless kids in elementary, middle, and high school to help them succeed.   Who: We are looking for students who are highly motivated, believe in education, and believe in helping those who are in need. What: We have roles available for those who are interested in tutoring, mentoring, event coordinating, fund raising, chaperoning, and so much more. Ask about one of our available leadership positions. When: 2-3 hours per week. Where: The Tampa Bay area – Primarily St. Petersburg and Tampa. Why: To help over 4,000 homeless youth in the Tampa Bay area succeed through education. How: Building a foundation of education which fosters confidence and character through tutoring, mentoring, and educational field trips.   Youth LIFT can be found at www.youthlift.org or at www.facebook.com/YouthLIFT   People to contact: Shea – 727-490-8747 SheaS@youthlift.org                               Phillip – 850-461-6259 PhillipH@youthlift.org

(17)Volunteer at Gulf Coast Academy – Partners in Education Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 5:15 pm 1197 East Bay Drive Largo, Florida 33770 Volunteers are needed to tutor and mentor students at Gulf Coast Academy. Students’ range in age from 15-21 and some are considered at risk students.   TUTOR A tutor may work one-on-one with a student or with a small groups of students who need to reinforce basic skills in an academic subject.   If serving as a tutor, you will be assigned a specific student with their school schedule as well as the classes that they need tutoring in. After this, you can set the days, times, and classes that you would like to tutor your student in.   MENTOR Mentors typically work one-on-one with a student or in a small group setting. Mentors serve as role models, and can provide encouragement and friendship to a student needing to build self-esteem. It is important to be a good listener, and motivate the student to stay focused on school through goal-setting. All mentors are required to attend a free, two-hour mentor workshop and have a complete background check done before mentoring. This is provided by Pinellas County Schools.   If serving as a mentor, you will still be assigned to a specific student and will receive their school schedule and you can set the days and times that you will come to mentor them.   Interested volunteers should complete the attached “Gulf Coast Academy – Volunteer Form”.   If you have questions, or to turn in your completed Volunteer Form, please contact Sander Myles at 727-474-8836 ext. 106 or via e-mail at c.smyles@pcsb.org.

(18)Aging Well Center Ongoing Clearwater Aging Well Center 1501 N Belcher Road Clearwater, FL 33712 The Aging Well Center is looking for some volunteers that would like to be ongoing volunteers at the center.   The Aging Well Center is looking for volunteers to help teach introductory level computer classes that include Facebook, Skype, sharing digital photos, shopping online (how Amazon and E-Bay work), etc. Classes will be held during the morning or afternoon and last about 2 hours.   Volunteers are also being requested to assist staff at the Aging Well Center for events such as health and wellness lectures/screenings, social events, art classes, etc.   Typical volunteer duties include checking in patrons, setting up refreshment table, monitoring room, distributing program calendars, registering for mailing list, familiarizing patrons with facility amenities, stacking chairs after events, etc.   If interested in volunteering, please contact the center at 727-724-3070.

(19)Spiritual Care for Menorah Manor Ongoing Rabbi Herz serves as the Director of Spiritual Care for Menorah Manor, a group of senior living communities in Pinellas County.  We currently have three facilities: The Bernard L. Samson Skilled Nursing Facility in St. Petersburg with approximately 180 residents, the Toby Weinman Assisted Living Residence also in St. Petersburg with 24 residents, and the new Inn on the Pond in Clearwater, with an eventual maximum capacity of 80 residents.  Additionally, she serves as the Jewish Chaplain for the Toby Weinman Jewish Hospice Program which is a joint service of Menorah Manor and Suncoast Hospice.   They are looking for ways to let volunteers be involved with their residents. The options for volunteers is unlimited: leading blessings and joining us for Shabbat dinner on Friday nights, leading a Shabbat morning service, teaching a class on a variety of topics, shopping with and for our residents, assisting with group activities, helping with outings, and so on.  They take the lead from the volunteers so you can choose something that you like to do and which will make the experience rewarding for all concerned.  Although the Bernard L. Samson Skilled Nursing Facility and the Toby Weinman Assisted Living Residence are considered Jewish places to live, we have many non-Jewish residents as well.   For more information, or if you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Rabbi Leah Herz by phone at 727-302-3720 or by e-mail at lherz@menorahmanor.org. All volunteers are welcome – there is no requirement that you be Jewish to volunteer!

(20)Pinellas County Volunteer Services Ongoing Various locations in Pinellas County Over 95 opportunities available Pinellas County depends on volunteers to help provide residents and visitors with the best service possible. Volunteers In Pinellas (VIPs) directly impact the high quality of life we have grown to expect here in Pinellas County. As a VIP, you can make a difference too. Join us and help Pinellas County continue to be one of the best places to live under the sun.   Opportunities currently available include working with: Animal Services, Building & Development Review Services, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Construction Licensing Board, convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Communications, Community Development, Department of Environment & Infrastructure, Economic Development, Human Resources, Office of Management & Budget, Parks & Conservation Resources, Purchasing Department, Real Estate Management, Records & Information management, Risk Management, St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport an d Supervisor of Elections Office.

(21)Gulfport Historical Museum Ongoing Monday – Friday 2:00pm – 4:00pm Saturday 10:00am – 12:00pm 5301 28th Avenue South Gulfport, FL  (727) 327-0505 The Gulfport Historical Society operates the Gulfport Historical Museum and houses the most complete collection of information on the history of Gulfport in the world.   Volunteers are need to assist with daily operations and all events hosted by the Museum.Please consider volunteering your time to help preserve Gulfport’s history.

(22)Brides Against Breast Cancer Ongoing Monday – Friday 12:00pm – 5:00pm Saturday 10:00am – 3:00pm 6279 Lake Osprey Drive Sarasota, FL  34240 (941) 907-9350 Brides Against Breast Cancer™ contributes to programs for cancer patients and their families. Our outreach and educational efforts during their “Tour of Gowns” bridal shows around the country help ensure that people impacted by cancer have the resources and information they need in their battle with cancer.   Volunteers are needed to assist the store manager with upcoming show inventory, select dresses to ship, prepare boxes to ship to traveling team, assist with re-tagging and pricing of gowns, breakdown boxes, hang slips, if possible, by size and style, hanging cleaned gowns in correct area, arrange dresses by size on rack and maid of honor team returning inventory after bridal appointments, intake process, hang up gowns and assess gowns condition, fill out hanging tag which lists size, designer and price, prep racks based on bride’s needs, restock inventory, bridal appointments, receiving new inventory and assist Wedding Coordinator Team with new gowns that need to be cleaned.   For more information on volunteering please contact us at dbogg@bridesabc.org or visit our websitehttp://bridesagainstbreastcancer.org/

(23)St. Petersburg Free Clinic – We Help Services Ongoing 863 3rd Avenue North St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 The St. Pete Clinic has a food bank and they are looking for volunteers to assist them throughout the summer as well as throughout the school year. “We Help Services” offers emergency food from the on-site food pantry, personal hygiene items, help in obtaining identification, limited financial assistance, transportation assistance, assistance with water bills, and referral information.   Volunteers are needed to help to sort and pack food, and if students are interested, there are opportunities to interview clients who are in need of food assistance.   To learn more about the organization, please visit http://www.stpetersburgfreeclinic.org; if interested in volunteering, please contact Shaina Bent at shaina.bent@stpetersburgfreeclinic.org or at 724-521-1200 ext. 115.   (24) Lil Pigs n Buns, Inc. Ongoing 34th Street St. Petersburg, FL www.pigsnbuns.org A small, St. Petersburg animal shelter specializing in rescuing and rehabilitating rabbits and guinea pigs is in need of volunteers. Duties range from socializing neglected and/or abused animals to cleaning, feeding, and transporting rabbits and guinea pigs. Those who are willing to help may volunteer for up to 5 hours per day, depending on the amount of animals and their needs. The organization will provide all necessary materials and training.   If are interested in volunteering, or for more information, please call 941-284-7317.

(25) Palma Ceia Little League Ongoing Times and dates vary with your schedule South Tampa Tampa, Florida  33607 Palma Ceia Little League provides baseball and softball programs for kids from 6 to 16 years old. Volunteer opportunities can be tailored to fit each volunteer’s availability, interests, and experience and could range from web site administration to player eligibility verification to field maintenance with many projects able to be completed remotely and on flexible schedules.    Their web site is www.pcll.org.  Please email David Doney (Stetson J.D., 1991) at david.doney@akerman.com if you are interested in contributing your time and talent.

(26) Mentoring at Sanderlin IB World School Ongoing Times and dates vary with your schedule 2350 22nd Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Volunteer opportunities are available in the following areas:   MENTORING – We are always looking for male and female mentors to serve as positive and encouraging role models to 1st – 6th grade students in need.  Currently we are in dire need of male mentors.  We have a number of students from single family homes, parents who work 2-3 jobs etc., and all it takes is someone who cares to make an impact on that child. The commitment is as little as a 30 minute lunch period, one day a week, during the school year. A two-hour mentor training workshop is required. A volunteer registration form and copy of photo ID is also required   TUTORING – Reading and Math Coaches are looking for tutors to work with a child once a week (we can work around your availability). A volunteer registration form and copy of photo ID is also required   Pam Morefield is the coordinator – contact her at (727) 323-4020.

(27) Tampa Attorney General’s Office – General Clerical Ongoing Times and dates vary with your schedule 3507 E. Frontage Rd. Suite 325 Tampa, Florida  33607 The Office of the Attorney General need volunteers to assist with a backlog of filing.  Students will receive non-legal hours for any time spent on general office duties and filing, and may have the opportunity to assist with legal pro bono matters.  Please contact Dawn Tiffin at 813-287-7900 ordawn.tiffin@myfloridalegal.comto volunteer and she will provide you with the necessary paperwork.

(28) Sports Buddies – Big Brothers Big Sisters Ongoing Times and dates vary with your schedule Impact the life of a child while doing all the things you love: throwing a ball, enjoying a game or going fishing. Big Brothers Big Sisters creates one-to-one friendships between a child who needs a positive role model (Little) and a caring adult volunteer (Big). They share everyday activities – catching a fish for the first time or reading a book all the way through – which blossom into a relationship that expands the child’s horizons and helps them to make better decisions, improve their school work, and establish goals for themselves. Bigs provide the trust and openness necessary for Littles to build self-esteem, feel safe and respected, learn to believe in their own abilities, make healthy choices and gain control over things that happen to them. One person providing positive direction for a child has the power to measurably impact the direction of that child’s entire future. We currently have a growing waiting list of 200 children hoping to be matched with a Big Brother, Big Sister, or Big Couple for friendship and encouragement. Seventy percent of these kids are boys. If you are interested in volunteering as a “Big” we will match you with a child with similar interests, in a location that is convenient for you.  In our Sports Buddies Program, you will serve as a friend and mentor to the little brother/sister who you are matched with. Spending time with your little brother or sister could include playing sports, fishing, attending a sporting event and/or anything that you and the little enjoy doing together. We often offer tickets to various sporting events to our Bigs for them to attend with their Little. Don’t like sports? We have kids on our waiting list who are bound to enjoy the same things you enjoy. Your relationship is based on spending positive one on one time together. You will take the child on a minimum of two outings per month, for 2-4 hours each time. If you or someone you know is interested in more information please contact Shirley Nix at 727-518-8860 or ShirleyN@bbbspc.org or visit www.bbbspc.org.

(29) School Based Mentoring Program – Big Brothers Big Sisters Ongoing Times and dates vary with your schedule Big Brothers Big Sisters creates one-to-one friendships between a child who needs a positive role model (Little) and a caring adult volunteer (Big). They share everyday activities – catching a fish for the first time or reading a book all the way through – which blossom into a relationship that expands the child’s horizons and helps them to make better decisions, improve their school work, and establish goals for themselves. Bigs provide the trust and openness necessary for Littles to build self-esteem, feel safe and respected, learn to believe in their own abilities, make healthy choices and gain control over things that happen to them. One person providing positive direction for a child has the power to measurably impact the direction of that child’s entire future. We currently have a growing waiting list of 200 children hoping to be matched with a Big Brother, Big Sister, or Big Couple for friendship and encouragement. Seventy percent of these kids are boys. If you are interested in volunteering as a “Big” we will match you with a child with similar interests, in a location that is convenient for you. In our School Based Program, you will meet with a child at their elementary or middle school for one hour per week. You will meet with the child on the same day and time each week to read together, play games, work on school work, play sports, eat lunch together, and/or anything that you and your little enjoy doing together on the school grounds. This program is ideal for someone who can invest their lunch break one day a week, has time during the day and prefers a consistent schedule to meet with their little brother/sister. We recommend that the school based volunteers continue a relationship with their little for at least a year. If you or someone you know is interested in more information please contact Debbie Huffer at 727-518-8860 or DebbieH@bbbspc.org or visit www.bbbspc.org

(30) Community Based Program – Big Brothers Big Sisters Ongoing Times and dates vary with your schedule Big Brothers Big Sisters creates one-to-one friendships between a child who needs a positive role model (Little) and a caring adult volunteer (Big). They share everyday activities – catching a fish for the first time or reading a book all the way through – which blossom into a relationship that expands the child’s horizons and helps them to make better decisions, improve their school work, and establish goals for themselves. Bigs provide the trust and openness necessary for Littles to build self-esteem, feel safe and respected, learn to believe in their own abilities, make healthy choices and gain control over things that happen to them. One person providing positive direction for a child has the power to measurably impact the direction of that child’s entire future. We currently have a growing waiting list of 200 children hoping to be matched with a Big Brother, Big Sister, or Big Couple for friendship and encouragement. Seventy percent of these kids are boys. If you are interested in volunteering as a “Big” we will match you with a child with similar interests, in a location that is convenient for you. We have two programs that may fit your schedule. In our Community Based Program, you will serve as a friend and mentor to the little brother/sister who you are matched with. Spending time with your little brother or sister could include playing sports, fishing, playing games, reading together, making crafts, attending a sporting event or museum and/or anything that you and the little enjoy doing together. Your relationship is based on spending positive one on one time together. This program is ideal for someone who has more free time during weekends and evenings and prefers a flexible schedule. We request that this relationship continues for at least one year in which you will take the child on a minimum of two outings per month, for 2-4 hours each time. If you or someone you know is interested in more information please contact Shirley Nix at 727-518-8860 or ShirleyN@bbbspc.org or visit www.bbbspc.org

(31) Industrial Arts Center Ongoing Times and dates vary with your schedule Industrial Arts Center, Inc. – Art Village Courtyard 2902A Beach Blvd. South Gulfport, FL 33707 The Industrial Arts Center is looking for volunteers to assist with fundraising events and to providing access to industrial arts such as glass blowing and metal smithing through classes. No experience in industrial arts is necessary and it is right down the road from campus on Beach Boulevard.  For more information visit http://www.industrialartscenter.org/ or call (727) 289-9365.

(32) The Salvation Army – St. Petersburg Command Every Saturday and Sunday 12:00-6:00pm 310 14th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Volunteers are needed every Saturday and Sunday to help in the kitchen and dining rooms.  Interested volunteers should contact Gail Stark at 727-550-8080, ext. 332 or by email at Gail_Stark@uss.salvationarmy.org.

(33) Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida, Inc. Ongoing Times and dates vary with your schedule Volunteers are needed to assist this non-profit which is a 100% volunteer-run group which works to rescue and re-home abandoned, abused, and neglected Labs and Lab-mixes throughout the state.  Visit www.labradorrescue.net for more information about the organization.  Prospective volunteers should fill out an online application.  Interested students may also contact Pat Bayers, the District 8 Coordinator at 813-748-5659 or pbayers@lrrof.org

(34) Heritage Village Heritage Village 11909 125th Street North Largo, FL 33774 September 15-16, 2012 Help connect the past with the present! Learn how you can become involved at this 21-acre history museum! Do you enjoy greeting and welcoming people? Do you enjoy sharing stories with young people? Do you love Florida and Pinellas County history? Do you like making connections in the community and new friends? http://www.pinellascounty.org/volserv/Application.pdf.Training provided for volunteers working in the following positions:   Historic Preservation Caretakers: Help the curatorial staff with maintaining the historic structures at Heritage Village.  Detail preservation duties, maintaining collections within the historic structures. Greeters:  Help greet visitors, school groups and groups visiting Heritage Village. Provide information, maps and daily schedules for visitors. Docents/Interpreter:  Present historical house tours throughout Heritage Village. Easy “train-as-you-learn”, wear period costumes and conduct engaging living history activities. Receptionists: Greet visitors at the front desk in the Museum lobby. Front line duties include orienting visitors, phone transfers, and office support. Office Assistant: Clerical support such as copying, filing and simple data entry. Traditional Craft Demonstrators: Spinners, weavers, rug hookers, quilters, embroiderers, basket weavers, wood workers, blacksmiths, musicians and other skilled traditional artisans perform in historical house settings; attend special events and festivals. Gift Shop: Assist with sales, display and stock merchandise. Special Events: Support special events at Heritage Village by helping staff historic houses and information booths, distribute surveys, assist with hospitality, etc. Marketing/Outreach Assistant: Promote Heritage Village at community speaking engagements and special events. Maintenance:  Experienced with home or commercial repair or interested in historic preservation?  Help staff with behind the scenes upgrades, light maintenance and simple repairs.  Inside and outside work available. Grounds:  Do you love the Florida piney woods?  Help keep Heritage Village pathways, porches and walkways clear of debris and provide maintenance to plantings around historic houses.  Heritage Village Garden volunteers providing interesting info on the history of agriculture, crops and growing vegetable gardens in Florida. Please contact Paige Noel at pnoel@pinellascounty.org for more information.

(35) SPOT – Stop Pet Overpopulation Together Every Tuesday thru Friday 7:00-9:00am and 1:00-4:00pm SPOT 4403 62nd Avenue N. Pinellas Park Volunteers are need in the morning to check in cats and dogs to the spray/neuter clinic and again in the evening for answering phones and assisting with office duties.   Contact Pam at 727-329-8657 for more information.

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