These volunteer opportunities include assisting Dhalia with setting up The Well's mobile Kinship Free Markets, assisting with food distribution, and packing/cleaning up once the market ends. Join WellBuilt City and us in distributing food to those who need it at Mort Park every Wednesday starting at 2 PM! IMPORTANT: on top of this, sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4eadaa2ba2fec70-harvest#/ (signing up for this on bullsconnect will automatically redirect here).- Meet at Mort Park to help stock shelves and hand out food to clients that come in every Wednesday at 2 PM-4PM - Address is 1815 E 148th Ave, Lutz, FL 33549, about a five-minute drive away from USF - Please wear closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather - IF there is enough donations, volunteers are always welcome to take some fruit or some bread home :)For questions contact Christian Grippaldi at cgrippaldi@usf.edu We cannot guarantee rides to any of our events.--- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982801

Join us in making a difference by volunteering at our mobile pantry event! Mobile pantries bring nutritious food to communities in need, especially food deserts where access to quality, affordable groceries is limited. Volunteers will help pack boxes of assorted groceries and distribute them to guests in a drive-thru style format. This is an outdoor, off-site activity, so please dress appropriately: all volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes (sneakers preferred) and shirts with sleeves—no tank tops. Jeans or shorts of appropriate length are recommended. Volunteers wearing open-toe shoes will not be allowed to participate. The minimum age to volunteer is 13 with an adult or 16 to volunteer independently. The event takes place at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School, 3888 N 19th St, Tampa, FL 33610. We hope you'll join us in serving our community! RSVP with us to volunteer! --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982748

We will cover basic retirement vehicles like 401 (k)s and IRA's, explain compound interest. Participants will leave with a personalized retirement roadmap that fists their current financial situation and future goals --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1983185

Trip Name: From Shelf to Service: Fighting Hunger in Central Florida Dates: October 24–25, 2025 Partner: Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Theme: Food Justice & Hunger Relief Who Can Join: Open to all USF students Cost: $40. Includes transportation, lodging, food, educational and training materials, and experiences.Purpose: This Bulls Service Break experience will immerse students in the full cycle of food insecurity response — from education and service to distribution and impact. Students will engage with the systemic challenges of hunger, gain insight into food bank operations, and directly serve individuals and families in need in the Central Florida community.Learning Outcomes By participating in this trip, students will be able to:Understand the root causes and scale of food insecurity in Central Florida through a guided educational tour.Describe the operational model of a regional food bank, including food sourcing, sorting, and logistics.Contribute to hunger relief efforts through hands-on donation sorting and food packing activities.Reflect on the impact of community partnerships by assisting in a food distribution event alongside local feeding partners.Connect civic engagement to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 2: Zero Hunger and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.Don't miss this opportunity to make a lasting difference! Learn more at usf.edu/clce. Spaces are limited, so sign up now and be part of something bigger. Together, we can bring hope and change to our community! --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1983070

GARDENING (On-going) Join us in increasing access to healthy food by filling new seed trays, pruning the plants, weeding beds, harvesting ready food, tending to seedlings, and transferring mature seedlings into available bed spaces, as well as working the compost pile. Location: Harvest Hope Community Garden (13704 North 20th Street · Tampa, FL 33613) Estimated Duration: 2 hours Availability: Every Friday | 9:30am-11:30am --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982359

*IMPORTANT: TRANSPORTATION CANNOT BE GUARANTEED*Have a interest for gardening or want to try something new? Join us at the community garden in Ybor.Rotaract, with WellBuilt City, helped create this community garden from scratch in 2022 in one of the most needed zip codes.Tasks: -Maintaining the garden -Help with planting and fertilizing the plantsBe prepared to get dirty!Pleasure be sure to have: -Closed toed shoes -Dress for the weather -WaterIf you have any questions contact Service Chair Christian at cgrippaldi@usf.edu. For questions the day of, contact Jessica Brenner at jeccabrerr@gmail.com or 702-809-7505If you are in need of a ride, please reach out to the GroupMe at least 3 days in advance. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982638