Get Involved
Pinellas County welcomes residents to become more involved in their County Government through opportunities such as interning, volunteering or serving on a board, council or committee.
News
- News February 5, 2026 Pinellas County University begins new sessions March 4
- News January 20, 2026 Vacancies announced for the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board
- News January 9, 2026 County icon Fred E. Marquis passes away peacefully
- News September 19, 2025 County Commission adopts final FY 26 budget with lower rate
- News August 29, 2025 Vacancy Announced on Value Adjustment Board
Info & Resources
Events
View All EventsHousehold Chemical Collection at HHW North
Pinellas County Solid Waste’s collection for household chemicals. Located at HHW North, 29582 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater. Visit the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)…
Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex Tour
About this event There’s no such place as away! Join us to find out what happens to your garbage when you throw…
Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex Tour- Pinellas Citizen University
About this event There’s no such place as away! Join us to find out what happens to your garbage when you throw…
Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex Tour- USF Climate Teach-In
About this event There’s no such place as away! Join us to find out what happens to your garbage when you throw…
Programs
View All ProgramsBaskets for Beaches
The Baskets for Beaches program enables you to make a difference by collecting trash as you walk the beach. Grab a basket…
Volunteers in Pinellas
Pinellas County Government depends upon volunteers to help provide residents and visitors with the best service possible.
Adopt-A-Drain Program
You can help improve water quality in your community. Through the Adopt-A-Drain program, you’ll help stop pollutants from reaching our waterways by…
Juvenile Justice Citizens Academy
About Our Event Navigating Juvenile Justice: Hands-On Community Experience Ever wondered how the Juvenile Justice System works? Curious about what happens behind......
Boards, Councils & Committees – Applicants
See current vacancies on the Boards, Councils and Committee page. Application Guidance When applying for a board, council or committee you should:......
Advisory Boards & Committees – Standards of Conduct for Citizen Appointees
All citizens appointed by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners or an individual Commissioner to any County board, committee, council or......
Youth Advisory Committee – History
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) was established in 2001 as a way for our county’s younger residents to provide input and assistance......
Speakers Bureau
Pinellas County attempts to provide speakers knowledgeable in more than 120 topics of interest. Guidelines All requests must be received three weeks......
Educational Resources: Garbage and Recycling
Solid Waste follows the 4Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover of managing waste. Use these resources to learn what happens when you throw......
Kids Corner
Pinellas County offers educational resources and opportunities for kids allowing them to participate in the government process and become more informed citizens.......
Get Involved in Your Community
Join a Group, Attend an Event, Know the Facts Do you want to pitch in and help? Hundreds of opportunities are available......
Pinellas County University
Pictured above: Pinellas County University Class of 2025 Spring 2026 registration is closed. Pinellas County University (PCU) offers residents a behind-the-scenes look......
Volunteer as a VIP Team Member
Pinellas County Government depends upon volunteers to help provide residents and visitors with the best service possible. As a Volunteer In Pinellas......