Needs From: City of Gulfport

Help us bring the sights, sounds, and flavors of Italy to life! Volunteers are needed over three days to assist with transforming the venue, welcoming guests, supporting the event, and returning the space to its original condition.

Thursday, October 22 – Setup Day
Help decorate the venue, arrange tables and chairs, set up linens and centerpieces, organize event materials, and prepare the reception, dining, and entertainment areas.

Saturday, October 24 – Event Day
Volunteers will assist with final preparations, guest check-in, welcoming and seating guests, VIP hospitality, food and beverage service, raffle or ticket sales, event support, and light cleanup throughout the evening.

Monday, October 26 – Cleanup Day
Help remove decorations, pack and organize supplies, clean event areas, and return the venue to its original setup.

This is a fun opportunity to work alongside other volunteers while helping create a memorable Italian evening in support of the Gulfport Senior  Foundation and the programs and services it funds. 

Join us for a special afternoon at the Catherine Hickman Theater as Nan Colton brings celebrated artist Georgia O’Keeffe to life in an immersive live performance.

Volunteers will help with event setup, guest check-in, ushering and seating, pre-show reception hospitality, merchandise or raffle sales, and post-event cleanup. Volunteers should be friendly, welcoming, and comfortable assisting guests throughout the theater.

Volunteers will help welcome guests, assist with check-in and seating, support VIP and general admission areas, sell raffle tickets, and help with event setup and cleanup. Enjoy an energetic evening as four local bands compete to become the “Battle of the Quarter” winner and advance to the grand finale, where the four quarterly champions will compete for the title of “Local Band of the Year!”

The 2026 Fall Health & Wellness Expo brings together trusted local organizations, healthcare providers and community resources all in one place, just in time for Medicare Open Enrollment.

We are seeking friendly, dependable volunteers to help make our Health & Wellness event a success! Volunteers may assist with setup, greeting and registering guests, directing attendees, supporting vendors and activities, serving refreshments, and cleanup.

Initial set up will be Thursday, October 8th from 10:00am- 4:00pm, then Day of Event needs Saturday, October 10th, then final clean up on Monday, October 12th, 10:00am. 

Please sign up for the role and time that work best for you. Thank you for helping us promote healthy, active living in our senior community!

The Gulfport Merchants’ Chamber’s Arts Steering Committee invites you to serve as a Mentor to a Rise & Shine artist. The Rise & Shine grants encourage and spotlight emerging artists by providing cash rewards, marketing services, and opportunities to showcase their art. An important element of the Rise & Shine program is pairing grantees with a professional mentor who will help them develop business acumen along with their artistic skills.

Who are good Rise & Shine mentors?
Recognized for their artistic expressions through shows, sales, and productions.
Understand and communicate the “business of art” concepts and practices
Enjoy supporting and encouraging others in their creative endeavors.
Ability to guide artists in setting goals, timelines, and completing grant-related deliverables
Reliable and able to follow through on commitments with mentees throughout the grant period

Does that sound like you? Great!

Please CLICK HERE to complete the artist mentor application.

If selected to Mentor one of the Rise & Shine grantees, your commitment involves scheduling at least quarterly meetings for updates, accountability and coaching and meeting with the Lead Mentor for resources and map out objectives and milestones.

Work with our Board and other Arts Committee members on recurring annual events, monthly exhibits, and special art promotions in Gulfport.

We work with residents willing to adopt and care for a drain(s). We have maps to help with selecting a drain(s) convenient to residents. Adoption basically entails keeping an eye on the drain and clearing leaves/debris on an as-needed basis, then making a call to public works (727) 893-1089 for removal of the leaves/debris that were cleared. This will help reduce or eliminate both street flooding and contribute to maintaining the water quality of our bay and beyond.

Adopting is easy. First sign up for Gulfport Connects, then respond to the Adopt-A-Drain need (this need). To chose a drain to adopt, simply chose one from the Adopt-A-Drain Map. We will contact you and ask which drain number you would like. We will mark the map with a heart indicating your drain is adopted! 

We need people to put Gulfport's trees into software that will create an inventory of what types of trees we have, where they are and what condition they are in. We will train you.

Write articles about trees and tree care for newspapers and social media

The Gulfport Senior Center Foundation is in need of volunteers at Foundation special events. Tasks include, but are not limited to: Set Up & Breakdown, Greeters, Box Office, Food & Beverage Service, Ushers, etc. Volunteers will be assigned jobs based on interest and ability. 

Responsibilities include: shelving books, reading shelves, dusting, cleaning tables