More than 300 faculty, staff and students from The University of
Tampa will take to the streets of Tampa Bay to participate in various
volunteer projects for the eighth annual Into the Streets program
Saturday, Aug. 25 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Participants will volunteer
at local agencies including the Haven W. Poe Runaway Center, Bakas
Horses for Handicapped Equestrian Center, Metropolitan Ministries and
Kid’s City Children’s Museum. Below is a complete listing of
participating locations:
- Lowry Park Zoo
- The Spring
- Hope Children's Home
- Seniors in Service
- Kid's City
- Metropolitan Ministries
- Keep Hillsborough County Beautiful
- Bakas Equestrian Center
- Ronald McDonald House
- Hudson Manor
- Mayor's Beautification Project
- America's Second Harvest
A
program in Falk Theatre will get things started at 8 a.m., and
volunteers will be dispersed to area volunteer locations. Each volunteer
site will have a faculty/staff member and orientation leader
facilitating an activity or discussion at the conclusion of the service
to add an element of reflection and education to the day’s event.
This
program is offered as part of orientation week to emphasize the
importance of community service early in the students’ college
experiences. Faculty and staff participation additionally provides
opportunities for first-year students to connect, form a sense of
community and build lasting relationships.