Pinellas County Government depends upon 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 be one of the best places to live, work, play, and volunteer.

How to Get Started

• Ready to volunteer? View a list of volunteer opportunities, and complete the volunteer application.
• Ready to intern? Discover our student internship opportunities, and complete the intern application.

News & Events

• April is National Volunteer Month - We'd like to thank ALL of our wonderful volunteers. Please share your volunteer stories with us at volunteers@pinellascounty.org.
• Volunteers Make a Difference- In FY17, 1,601 volunteers contributed 218,199 hours of service. This includes 33 interns who contributed 4,140 hours of service in 2017.

The VIP Experience

Everyone has unique interests, talents and abilities to share. Matching these diverse offerings to available volunteer opportunities creates a rich and mutually beneficial partnership between you and the community. Your goals are our goals. We want to:

• Connect your purpose to the community’s needs
• Create a meaningful and genuinely rewarding experience

There are two ways to volunteer:

• Daily/weekly/monthly
• Special events only (you select)

Learn More

• Watch our 3-minute Volunteer Services video.
• Meet our VIPs.
• Review our FAQs.
• Read the Volunteer Voice newsletter.