VIP Opportunities - By Interest

Here is a listing of potential volunteer opportunities by interest. Some opportunities may fall under several categories. As you can see, there’s an opportunity for every interest.

 

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4-H	View example opportunities Arts & Crafts Horse care Horse riding Dogs Robotics Teachers aides Cooking demonstrator Event judges Intern ___________________________________
Administrative/Clerical	View example opportunities Telephone Receptionist Proofreader Secretary Administrative assistant Copying Collator Stuffer Mail sorter Surveys Filing Bulk mailing Recordkeeping Data entry Word processor Typist Customer service representative Board records Microsoft applications ___________________________________
Animal Care	View example opportunities Animal exercise Animal foster care/rescue Animal grooming Animal shelter attendee Animal transportation Farm maintenance Pet-assisted therapy Vet intern Photographer Socialization Dog walker Greeter Groomer Hospital assistant Licensed veterinarian Animal advocacy Intern ___________________________________
Architecture/Engineering	View example opportunities Architect Civil drafter Mechanical drafter Architect drafter Electrical drafter Mapping technician Project manager CADD technician CADD operator Designer Project architect Engineering technician Civil engineering technician Civil engineering designer Engineering assistant Transportation engineering Civil designer Engineering specialist Construction analyst Design technician Intern ___________________________________
Boards	View example opportunities Building Board Construction Licensing Board Downtown Palm Harbor Review Comm. Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas East Lake Comm. Library Adv. Board Educational Facilities Authority Electrical Board EMS Advisory Council Enviro-Board of Adjustment Feathersound Comm. Services Dist. Gas Board for Examining, Greater Seminole Area Recreat. Dist. Health Facilities Authority Historical Commission Housing Finance Authority Local Planning Agency (LPA) Medical Control Board Parks & Conservation Resources Board Pinellas County Community Foundation Pinellas Opportunity Council Pinellas Park Water Mgmt. Dist. Pinellas Public Library Coop., Inc. Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Plumbing and Mechanical Board Prescription Drug Advisory Board Pre-Qualification Committee Solid Waste Technical Mgmt Comm. Swimming Pool Board Suncoast Health Council Unified Personnel Board Value Adjustment Board Youth Advisory Committee ___________________________________
Building & Develop. Review	View example opportunities Engineer Commercial plans Building inspection Plumbing inspection Plans coordinator Engineering technician Engineering specialist Building inspector Building permit technician Plumbing inspector Mechanical inspector Electrical inspector Residential plans examiner Intern ___________________________________
Camp Ground Host	View example opportunities Greeter Grounds maintenance Carpentry Painting Small engine repair ___________________________________
Communications & Marketing	View example opportunities Writing Editing Exhibitor Publicity News writing Photography On air talent host Video record and edit Video production Newsletter Production assistant Equipment technician Camera operator Sound engineer Intern ___________________________________
Community Development	View example opportunities Fiscal Planning and compliance Programs Urban development Planner Accountant Intern ___________________________________
Construction Maintenance	View example opportunities Carpentry Custodial Facility design and construction Flooring and tiling Handy worker Electrical Plumbing Irrigation HVAC Masonry Painting Roofing Window washing Intern ___________________________________
Development	View example opportunities Grant writing Grant development Fundraising Intern ___________________________________
Disaster Edu. Volunteering	View example opportunities Disaster preparation Disaster related damage assessment Evacuation center shelter assistance Fire rescue Emergency medical tech paramedic Fire services First aid CPR Search and Rescue Safety disaster education Donations pickup Donations distribution Donations sorting and packing Child Care Intern ___________________________________
Education	View example opportunities Career development Computer literacy Job coach career development Teaching instruction History History preservation Florida local history 4 H Living history interpreter conservation Interpretive nature trail guides Archeology Intern ___________________________________
Elections	View example opportunities Assistant clerk Clerk Ballot opener Inspector Machine operator Ballot distribution Manager Precinct deputy Poll worker ___________________________________
Emergency Management	View example opportunities ACS radio operator HAM radio operations Project management Computer applications Intern ___________________________________
Environmental Conservation	View example opportunities Cleanup Survey counts of wildlife Docent Tours Sales Debris removal Environmental protection advocacy Hazardous materials cleanup Land conservancy Litter cleanup Natural trail Recycling Stream cleanup water conservation Tree planting Lab assistants Archaeological assistants Habitat researcher Intern ___________________________________
Equipment Operator	View example opportunities Backhoe operator Bulldozer operator Chainsaw operator Crane operator Forklift operator ___________________________________
Finance Accounting	View example opportunities Accountant Bookkeeper General ledger Tax accountant Finance analyst Budget analyst Payroll Capital assets Accounts payable Accounts receivable Fixed assets Intern ___________________________________
Fleet Management	View example opportunities Equipment acquisition Body shop welding Parts Fleet operations Motor pool Heavy light equipment repair ___________________________________
Gardening/Landscaping	View example opportunities Master gardener Lawn care Leaf raking Garden maintenance assistant ___________________________________
Gift Shop	View example opportunities Greeter Cashier Gift shop assistant Assist with sales Stock shelves Stockroom ___________________________________
Health & Human Services	View example opportunities Appointment Setters Greeter Mentor ___________________________________
Information Technology	View example opportunities Network administration Database programming Computer programming Internet services Website development Network technician Computer applications Intern ___________________________________
Justice Consumer Services	View example opportunities Investigator assistant Dispute resolution Grant writer Consumer specialist Intern ___________________________________
Mapping/Surveying	View example opportunities GIS technician Mapping technician CAD technician Draftsman Survey technician Engineering technician Engineering assistant Field crew Instrument operator Rodman Intern ___________________________________
Museum	View example opportunities Docent Craft demonstrators Maintenance Receptionist Greeter Musicians Historical preservation Caretaker Performers Intern ___________________________________
Management & Budget	View example opportunities Accountant Bookkeeper General ledger Tax accountant Finance analyst Budget analyst Intergovernmental liaison Business development Intern ___________________________________
Parks/Beaches	View example opportunities Auxiliary trail park preserve rangers Landscape and garden maintenance Ecosystem restoration Facility maintenance Interpretive programming Visitor guest relations Cleanup Landscape Maintenance Parking enforcement Fee collector Traffic control Crowd control Intern ___________________________________
Planning	View example opportunities Zoning Transportation Project management facility maintenance Systems planning database mgmt Congestion management Planning Comprehensive plan Demo socio-economics GIS graphic Intern ___________________________________
Professional	View example opportunities Administrator Architect Attorney Banker Educator Engineer Finance Purchasing Insurance Risk management Project consultants Utilities Public works Office of management budget Community development Planning Intern ___________________________________
Public Relations	View example opportunities Public speaking Lectures Intern ___________________________________
Public Works	View example opportunities Engineering Consultant Land survey Mapping Infrastructure management Construction administration Systems management Customer services Special projects Risk management Vegetation management Operational support and coordination Bridges concrete Road maintenance Drainage Stormwater facilities Traffic engineering signs marking Traffic management signals Transportation planning Financial services Mosquito control Intern ___________________________________
Purchasing	View example opportunities Buyer Procurement analyst Operations Intern ___________________________________
Real Estate	View example opportunities Building design construction Facility operations Facility planning Lease management Real property Intern ___________________________________
Research	View example opportunities Law clerk research assistant Consumer specialist Criminal research Investigator assistant Intern ___________________________________
Risk Mgmt	View example opportunities Safety training Safe driver courses Intern ___________________________________
Special Events	View example opportunities Event coordination Concessions Setup cleanup Chairs Event usher Ticket taker Event timer Exhibit installation Parking attendant Holiday related Display booth Plant sales Traffic control Crowd control Event booth staff ___________________________________
Tour Guide	View example opportunities History History preservation Florida local history Living history interpreter Conservation Interpretive nature trail guides ___________________________________
Tourism Destination	View example opportunities Greeters Welcome bags Mailings Registration assistant Tour exhibit guide Event booth staff Intern ___________________________________
Trail Campground Maint	View example opportunities Greeters Trail monitors Grounds maintenance Carpentry Painting Small engine repair Intern ___________________________________
Translation	View example opportunities Sign language Technical Language translation ___________________________________
Transportation	View example opportunities Van driver Bus driver Moving assistance ___________________________________
Utilities	View example opportunities Conservation Customer services Engineering General maintenance Laboratory Operations Solid waste Intern ___________________________________
Visual Arts	View example opportunities Flyers Brochures Publication layout and design Photography Video camera Desktop publishing Graphic design Website update Intern ___________________________________
Volunteer Mgmt	View example opportunities Program planning Recruitment Screening interviewing Match skills with need Volunteer supervision Volunteer training Volunteer records hours Intern ___________________________________