With more budget cuts possible this year, Pasco County will ask residents to act as the unpaid eyes and ears for code enforcement officers. ...more

January 8, 2008

AVON PARK — If you want to spend your free time making a difference in Highlands County, South Florida Community College may have the perfect opportunity for you. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Highlands County, a non-profit organization sponsored by SFCC, pairs volunteers age 55 and older with groups that need their service. "We want to be the lead resource in the community for volunteers looking for a way to share their skills," said Kris Schmidt, coordinator of RSVP at SFCC. "We provide free volunteer placement, provide recognition and training and even supply supplemental insurance to cover volunteers." RSVP, a federal program through grants, has volunteer stations throughout the county that need assistance, ranging from shelving books at public libraries to rebuilding houses. ...more

January 8, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Jennifer Oswald's plan to serve her neighborhood as part of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Volunteer Citizen Patrol will have to wait. ...more

January 3, 2008

In Boston, it is common among those of the Jewish faith to volunteer to work at the local hospital to give their Christian friends the day off. ...more

December 25, 2007

In Boston, it is common among those in the Jewish faith to volunteer to work at the local hospital to give their Christian friends the day off. ...more

December 24, 2007

In Boston, it is common among those in the Jewish faith to volunteer to work at the local hospital to give their Christian friends the day off. ...more

December 23, 2007

A volunteer position at Sunrise of Pasco County Inc. domestic violence and sexual assault center equals "an opportunity for volunteers and supporters to get involved in the mission to end domestic and sexual violence in our community," a news release stated. ...more

December 1, 2007

The Pasco County park ranger program might be resurrected in some form after the abrupt end of the 4-month-old volunteer program Nov. 29. ...more

November 30, 2007

One day, in the not so distant future, Rubel Melendez may carry a service weapon, write a speeding ticket and handcuff a wanted felon. ...more

October 3, 2007

WESTCHASE - One day, in the not so distant future, Rubel Melendez may carry a service weapon, write a speeding ticket and handcuff a wanted felon. ...more

October 2, 2007