Event Description
🗓 May 6–10, 2026 (4 nights, Wednesday–Sunday)
👥 Group Size: 11 participants
🎟 See ticket options below ⬇️
FI Service Corps is heading back to Tampa Bay to support continued Hurricane Helene & Milton recovery, partnering once again with SBP. We’ll spend two full days volunteering followed by a free day of activities and exploration together on the sunny Florida Gulf coast! Â
SBP – A national leader in disaster recovery and resilience, founded after Hurricane Katrina.Â
🏠Type: Post disaster home repair(e.g., drywall, flooring, painting, etc.)
🛠 No experience needed! SBP provides tools, supervision, safety gear, and guidance. Just come ready to work hard, get dirty, be flexible, and make a difference—while having fun.
📍 Location/Tasks: To be confirmed closer to the event.
We’ve secured a block of rooms at a privately owned hotel Clearwater, FL. The inn provides lots of communal space to gather as well as a beautiful POOL! Centrally located near St Pete, multiple beaches, and the costal towns SBP is serving.
🛏 Room options include single and double occupancy rooms—see ticket details below ⬇️
Wednesday, May 6: Arrive after 4pm, Settle in, fun welcome/icebreaker night
Thursday , May 7: Volunteer 9am–4pm, Local ChooseFI group meetup
Friday, May 8: Volunteer 9am–4pm, Evening Sunset Cruise & dinner buffet
Saturday, May 9: Group activities - Walking tour of historic Dunedin, Explore St Pete and support local businesses
Sunday, May 10: 10am Check out and say farewell!
✔️ Lodging (4 nights)
✔️ Volunteer coordination with SBP
✔️ Sunset cruise & dinner buffet admission
✔️Walking tour of Dunedin admission
❌ Participants are responsible for their flights/transportation to Clearwater and all meals (except Friday dinner on the sunset cruise). A whatsapp group will be set up prior to the trip where airport rides and plans can be coordinated.
🛫 Nearest Airport:Â
Tampa International (TPA) ~16 milesÂ
St Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) ~7 milesÂ
Considering our limited resources and upfront costs, we have the following cancellation policy.
• Cancel before Mar 6, 2026: $100 cancellation fee
• Cancel Mar 6–April 6, 2026: $300 cancellation fee
• Cancel after April 6, 2026: No refund
Ticket transfers/sales at cost are permitted with organizer approval.Â
2025 Tampa Bay participant testimonials:
"I had an unforgettable time on FI Service Corp trip in Tampa—making a real impact for a Hurricane Helene displaced homeowner and sharing lots of laughs with FI friends along the way. It was all heart, sweat, and hard work, and a whole lot of fun, 10/10!"
"This is my favorite FI event. I love the small group size, and it is so great to help out a community in need."
"Volunteering with friends is a meaningful way to bond while making a positive impact together."
Attendees:
Ryan B.
Donna S.
Alyssa V.
David V.
Jesse M.
Natalie V.
Marjorie W.
Justin W.
Elissa C.
Pat C.
Yuly R.