About Us

Seniors in Service recruits, trains and places volunteers to help children succeed and elders remain independent.

Our History
Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay, Inc. was incorporated by the State of Florida in 1984 as a private, not-for-profit corporation with federal 501(c)(3) status. Since its inception, Seniors in Service’s client base has increased over 400 percent and its programming has tripled, with services that extend into Hillsborough, Polk and Pinellas counties.

Our Impact
Seniors in Service is celebrating 26 years of service and 4,250,000  hours of assistance to Tampa Bay's vulnerable children and elders with a fair market value exceeding $76,000,000.

Strategic Direction 2010-2013 

The purpose of SIS is to engage people in volunteerism, particularly those ages 55+ who offer the Tampa Bay community a unique resource of diverse experiences, skills, and backgrounds. 

Strategic Goal #1.  (Services)

While continuing to provide  federally funded  programming for low-income stipended volunteers,  broaden SIS  to be  a volunteer placement organization, capable of demonstrating measurable results,  and  committed to encouraging and engaging all Tampa Bay residents in volunteerism, particularly those age 55+, resulting in SIS being the recognized leader in volunteer placement among those age 55+.

Strategic Goal #2 (Collaborations)

Seek and find key collaborators with the purpose of maximizing the available volunteer and funding resources to increase the impact SIS is currently having on children’s and senior’s lives in Tampa Bay. 

Strategic Goal #3 (Staff and Agency Infrastructure)

Staff SIS with a highly competent team of professionals recognized for their expertise in volunteer management and ensure they are supported by appropriate technology, facilities, training, fundraising and marketing. 

Strategic Goal # 4 (Financial Health)

Diversify and increase SIS’s revenue streams to include additional federal government dollars, private giving dollars, and pay for service fees, resulting in a balanced budget and adequate reserves.   

Strategic Goals #5 (Advocacy)

Actively advocate for those 55+, resulting in SIS being recognized as the advocate for 55+issues. 

Strategic Goal #6 (Governance)

Develop and maintain an engaged and diverse board committed to continually improving its performance as a governing board characterized by transparency and good stewardship.