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  • 2026 YOUTH SERVICE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

    Co-hosted by Community Tampa Bay and the Ryan Nece Foundation, the day before Valentine's Day, Friday, February 13th, the 2026 Youth Service Leadership Summit is open to all high school students aged 14 to 18 years old. In the morning, students will complete a half-day volunteer activity in support of a local nonprofit organization. In the afternoon, all participating students will gather at Feeding Tampa Bay (Causeway Center) to connect with leaders in our community and discuss community issues in a dynamic and engaging way. Our goal is for students to discover the power of heart this Valentine's Day! Please note: For any students where February 13th is an in-school day, please seek out permissions from your teachers and administration (you can involve us in that process) to gain access to this event as an "excused absence" or "field trip."

  • STUDENT INFORMATION

  • REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER NOON ON 2/11/2026 MAY NOT RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP EMAIL. STUDENT WILL BE EXPECTED TO BE AT LOCATION WITH INSTRUCTIONS LISTED ON THE SERVICE PROJECT OVERVIEW DOCUMENT, WHICH CAN BE FOUND HERE.

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  • PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

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  • VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY REGISTRATION

  • View our volunteer activities for the morning of Friday, February 13th, 2026 here. After reviewing the above options and consulting with your parent(s)/guardian(s), please choose the volunteer activity you wish to take part in. Please note: The afternoon portion of the day will take place at Feeding Tampa Bay (Causeway Center), which is also one of the morning service projects you can choose. More instructions will be sent via email as we get closer to the Youth Service Leadership Summit. Please choose a volunteer activity which requires the least amount of transportation needs.

  • TRANSPORTATION NEEDS

    We have some available resources to arrange transportation for you on the day of the event. We partner with a licensed transportation company, Affari Transportation, who provides different vehicles in its fleet with chauffeurs. Please remember to choose your morning service opportunity as thoughtfully as possible, limiting the needs for transportation. We are also unable to meet the transportation needs of any student who registers after January 23, 2026.

  • PRE-EVENT SURVEY


  • TERMS OF AGREEMENT

    I hereby release Community Tampa Bay, the Ryan Nece Foundation, and Feeding Tampa Bay and their partners, sponsors, vendors, and nonprofit partners including staff members, Board members, volunteers, and employees (hereafter referred to as "Released Parties") from any and all liability as a result of any illness or injuries which may occur during my participation in their event. I fully understand that I am responsible for any and all medical expenses which may be incurred as a result of any accidental injuries or illness. I know and understand that photographers will be present at the event in which I am participating, and I allow the Released Parties to use my pictures and likeliness in marketing and advertising materials such as (but not limited to) website, flyers, banners etc.

    ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK. I acknowledge and understand the following:

    1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist;

    2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties; and

    3. I hereby knowingly assume the risk of injury, harm and loss associated with the Activity, including any injury, harm and loss caused by the negligence, fault or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties.

    MEDICAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RELEASE.  I acknowledge the health risks associated with the Activity, including but not limited to transient dizziness, lightheaded, fainting, nausea, muscle cramping, musculoskeletal injury, joint pains, sprains and strains, heart attack, stroke, or sudden death.  I agree that if I experience any of these or any other symptoms during the Activity, I will discontinue my participation immediately and seek appropriate medical attention.  I DO HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM ANY CLAIM WHATSOEVER WHICH ARISES OR MAY HEREAFTER ARISE ON ACCOUNT OF ANY FIRST AID, TREATMENT, OR SERVICE RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY. 

    As a participant, volunteer, or attendee, You recognize that your participation, involvement and/or attendance at the 2026 Youth Leadership Summit (“Activity”) is voluntary and may result in personal injury (including death) and/or property damage. By attending, observing or participating in the Activity, You acknowledge and assume all risks and dangers associated with your participation and/or attendance at the Activity, and You agree that: (a) the "Released Parties" (b) the property or site owner of the Activity, and (c) all past, present and future affiliates, successors, assigns, employees, volunteers, vendors, partners, directors, and officers, of such entities (subsections (a) through (c), collectively, the "Released Parties"), will not be responsible for any personal injury (including death), property damage, illness, or other loss suffered as a result of your participation in, attendance at, and/or observation of the Activity, regardless if any such injuries or losses are caused by the negligence of any of the Released Parties (collectively, the "Released Claims").  BY ATTENDING AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY, YOU ARE DEEMED TO HAVE GIVEN A FULL RELEASE OF LIABILITY TO THE RELEASED PARTIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

    To accept these terms and agree to this health waiver and release of liability, please click SUBMIT below.

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