List of Approved Bright Futures Community Service Sites

1 List of Approved Bright Futures Community Service Sites 1 Please note that the following list is not exclusive. There are Sites not listed that may count for Bright Futures hours; however, the main criteria for approval are found in the Bright Futures Community Service Guidelines packet. The organization or event must also be open to the public, addressing a social issue, and Community focused. If these criteria are met, the student must ask the School Counselor for approval via the Proposal form found in the aforementioned packet. The Bright Futures Community Service Guidelines packet may be found at 1.) Gorilla Theatre Opportunity Gorilla Theatre Category Office Work, Cultural, Manual Labor, Non-Profit Hours Less than half day (0-4 hours) Education Level needed for this opportunity Any level of education Student Age High Sch. age -- at least 15 years old Location of Opportunity 4419 Hubert , FL 33614 Contact person #1 Bridget Bean ph:(813) 354-0550 Contact person #2 ph:8136905484 Agency Description Theatre productions Agency Address 4419 N.

2 Hubert Ave. Tampa, FL 33614 Agency website 2.) American Cancer Society Opportunity Category Medical, Education Hours Full Day (8 hours) Education Level needed for this opportunity Any level of education List of Approved Bright Futures Community Service Sites 2 Student Age At least 12 years old Location of Opportunity 20150 Bruce B. DownsTampa, FL 33647 Contact person #1 Christina Marino Contact person #2 ph: Agency Description Relay For Life of New Tampa Agency Address 2006 West Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606 Agency website 3.) Children's Cancer Center Opportunity BungalowFest on November 6th Category Fundraising Hours Half Day (4-7 hours) Education Level needed for this opportunity Average level of education Student Age High Sch. age -- at least 15 years old Location of Opportunity Historic Kenwood's BungalowFest2926 7th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713 Contact person #1 Gabrielle Soriano ph:(813) 367-5437 Contact person #2 ph: Agency Description Provides educational, emotional and financial support to our young patients and their families battling pediatric cancer and chronic blood disorders.

3 Agency Address 4901 W Cypress Street Tampa, FL 33607 Agency website 4.) Children's Cancer Center Opportunity Holiday Card Project-November 14th List of Approved Bright Futures Community Service Sites 3 Category Fundraising/Awareness Hours Less than half day (0-4 hours) Education Level needed for this opportunity Average level of education Student Age High Sch. age -- at least 15 years old Location of Opportunity 4901 W Cypress StreetTampa, FL FL Contact person #1 Gabrielle Soriano ph:(813) 367-5437 Contact person #2 ph: Agency Description Provides educational, emotional and financial support to our young patients and their families battling pediatric cancer and chronic blood disorders. Agency Address 4901 W Cypress Street Tampa, FL 33607 Agency website 5.) OASIS Network Opportunity OASIS Network Category Homeless, Helping Children, Education, Clothing Drive, Clothing Closet, Humanity Efforts, Non-Profit Hours Full Day (8 hours) Education Level needed for this opportunity Average level of education Student Age At least 12 years old Location of Opportunity clothing drive at your own location Contact person #1 Ginger Bean ph:813-975-8179 Contact person #2 ph: Agency Description The mission of OASIS Network is to provide basic necessities to underserved students in Hillsborough County public schools.

4 Agency Address 16057 Tampa Palms Blvd., #315 List of Approved Bright Futures Community Service Sites 4 Tampa, FL 33647 Agency website 6.) Feeding America Tampa Bay Opportunity Warehouse Volunteers Needed! Category Homeless, Office Work, Education, Food Bank, Non-Profit Hours Half Day (4-7 hours) Education Level needed for this opportunity -- Level of Education -- Student Age At least 12 years old Location of Opportunity 4702 Transport DriveBuilding 6 Tampa, FL 33605 Contact person #1 Ashton Connell ph:8132541190 Contact person #2 ph: Agency Description Feeding America Tampa Bay is a local affiliate of the nation s leading hunger relief organization, Feeding America. Locally, we work with over 300 organizations in an effort to end hunger in West Central Florida. Volunteers are always needed to assist with sorting and stocking food donations, giving groceries to families in need and administrative duties.

5 Agency Address 4702 Transport Drive Building 6 Tampa, FL 33605 Agency website 7.) Metropolitan Ministries Opportunity Metropolitan Ministries Opportunities Category Homeless, Office Work, Helping Children, Environmental, Education, Manual Labor, Clothing Drive, Food Bank, Clothing Closet, Humanity Efforts, Non-Profit Hours Less than half day (0-4 hours) Education Level needed for Any level of education List of Approved Bright Futures Community Service Sites 5 this opportunity Student Age High Sch. age -- at least 15 years old Location of Opportunity 2001 N. Florida , FL 33602 Contact person #1 Jill Shelton ph:(813) 209-1045 Contact person #2 Doug May ph:(813) 209-1237 Agency Description Metropolitan Ministries mission is to care for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in our Community . Since 1972, we have helped thousands of people in need with food, clothing, education, life skills, counseling, and most importantly hope.

6 We could not do this without our volunteers. Agency Address 2001 N. Florida Ave. Tampa, FL 33602 Agency website 8.) Metropolitan Ministries Opportunity Teen High Impact People (HIPs) Category Homeless, Office Work, Helping Children, Environmental, Education, Manual Labor, Clothing Drive, Food Bank, Clothing Closet, Humanity Efforts, Non-Profit Hours Less than half day (0-4 hours) Education Level needed for this opportunity Any level of education Student Age High Sch. age -- at least 15 years old Location of Opportunity 2001 N. Florida , FL 33602 Contact person #1 Jill Shelton ph:(813) 209-1045 Contact person #2 Doug May ph:(813) 209-1237 Agency Description Metropolitan Ministries mission is to care for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in our Community . Since 1972, we have helped thousands of people in need with food, clothing, education, life skills, counseling, and most importantly hope.

7 We could not do this without our volunteers. List of Approved Bright Futures Community Service Sites 6 Agency Address 2001 N. Florida Ave. Tampa, FL 33602 Agency website 9.) Lifepath Hospice Opportunity Lifepath Hospice Category Elderly, Office Work Hours Less than half day (0-4 hours) Education Level needed for this opportunity Any level of education Student Age High Sch. age -- at least 15 years old Location of Opportunity 11150 N. 53rd StreetTemple Terrace, FL 33617 Contact person #1 Volunteer services ph:813-871-8237 Contact person #2 Vickie McDonald ph:813-984-2299 Agency Description Work to provide quality care and relieve the suffering of those in our communities affected by life limiting and end-of-life issues. Agency Address 3010 W Azeele Street Tampa, FL 33609 Agency website 10.) Lifepath Hospice Opportunity LifePath Hospice Category Thrift Store Hours Half Day (4-7 hours) Education Level needed for this opportunity Any level of education Student Age High Sch.

8 Age -- at least 15 years old Location of Opportunity 12973 Telecom Parkway, Suite 100 Temple Terrace, FL 33637 List of Approved Bright Futures Community Service Sites 7 Contact person #1 Volunteer services ph:813-871-8237 Contact person #2 Vickie McDonald ph:813-984-2299 Agency Description Work to provide quality care and relieve the suffering of those in our communities affected by life limiting and end-of-life issues. Agency Address 3010 W Azeele Street Tampa, FL 33609 Agency website 11.) Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center Opportunity Native Gardens Maintenance Category Environmental, Manual Labor, Non-Profit Hours Less than half day (0-4 hours) Education Level needed for this opportunity Any level of education Student Age At least 12 years old Location of Opportunity 315 S. Tamiami Tr (mailing only)4140 24th St SE (physical address-not mailing)Ruskin, FL 33570 Contact person #1 Dolly Cummings ph:813-363-5438 Contact person #2 ph: Agency Description A Community Nature Center whose mission is To preserve a sample of Florida s original habitats, in the Little Manatee River Watershed, and to use this Center for the purpose of promoting appreciation and understanding of our natural resources and of our local culture and history.

9 Camp Bayou is a partnership between the Ruskin Community Development Foundation, Inc. and Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Agency Address Mailing only: Box 549 Physical address-not mailing: 4140 24th St SE Ruskin, FL 33570 Agency website List of Approved Bright Futures Community Service Sites 8 12.) Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center Opportunity Water Quality Monitor- Little Manatee River Category Environmental Hours Less than half day (0-4 hours) Education Level needed for this opportunity Any level of education Student Age At least 12 years old Location of Opportunity 315 S. Tamiami Tr (mailing only)4140 24th St SE (physical address-not mailing)Ruskin, FL 33570 Contact person #1 Dolly Cummings ph:813-363-5438 Contact person #2 ph: Agency Description A Community Nature Center whose mission is To preserve a sample of Florida s original habitats, in the Little Manatee River Watershed, and to use this Center for the purpose of promoting appreciation and understanding of our natural resources and of our local culture and history.

10 Camp Bayou is a partnership between the Ruskin Community Development Foundation, Inc. and Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Agency Address Mailing only: Box 549 Physical address-not mailing: 4140 24th St SE Ruskin, FL 33570 Agency website 13.) Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center Opportunity Visitor Center Greeter Category Environmental, Non-Profit Hours Less than half day (0-4 hours) Education Level needed for this opportunity Any level of education Student Age High Sch. age -- at least 15 years old Location of Opportunity 4140 24th St SERuskin, FL 33570 List of Approved Bright Futures Community Service Sites 9 Contact person #1 Dolly Cummings ph:813-363-5438 Contact person #2 ph: Agency Description A Community Nature Center whose mission is To preserve a sample of Florida s original habitats, in the Little Manatee River Watershed, and to use this Center for the purpose of promoting appreciation and understanding of our natural resources and of our local culture and history.