One Senior Place in Viera to Hold Job & Volunteer Fair for Older Adults October 9
By Steve Wilson // October 2, 2026
No Experience Necessary, Attendees of All Backgrounds are Welcome
One Senior Place – Brevard/Space Coast is hosting its highly anticipated Senior Job & Volunteer Fair on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will take place at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – One Senior Place – Brevard/Space Coast is hosting its highly anticipated Senior Job & Volunteer Fair on Friday, October 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The event will take place at the One Senior Place facility at 8085 Spyglass Hill Road in Viera.
Designed to connect capable older adults with Brevard organizations, the event welcomes attendees from all backgrounds.
Organizers emphasize that no experience is necessary to attend.
It serves as a casual, welcoming environment for seniors to explore diverse roles, speak directly with recruiters, and learn how their unique skills can benefit the community.
Angie Higgins, the Director of One Senior Place – Brevard/Space Coast, said this about the upcoming Senior Job & Volunteer Fair, “Our seniors are reliable, dependable and have so much to offer! Our community still needs their time and talents, and this is a great way to find something they enjoy while making a difference.”
A wide array of prominent organizations and businesses are scheduled to participate, offering both paid employment and volunteer positions. Confirmed attendees include:
• Companion Animal Care of Brevard County
• Health First Viera Hospital
• Launch Credit Union
• Senior Partner Care Services
• SMS International Onshore Operations
• Space Coast Symphony Orchestra
• VITAS Healthcare
For more details, visit OneSeniorPlace.com or call 321-751-6771.
This article is sponsored by Erdman Automotive and Craig Technologies.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Steve Wilson was born in DeRidder, Louisiana and grew up in both New Orleans and Macon, Georgia. He moved to Brevard County in 1984 and retired from local government as the Community Advocate/Assistant to the City Manager with the City of Rockledge in 2018.
Among the awards and accolades Steve has received over the years are 15 + year Rockledge Little League volunteer, Brevard Public School Jefferson Award Recipient, Rockledge High School Raider Booster Award 2001, 2006, City of Rockledge Employee of the Year 2006, Rockledge Kiwanian of the Year 2006-2007, City of Rockledge Quality Public Service Award 2008, 2012, 2017, Rockledge Kiwanis Citizen of the Year 2012-2013, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Sportscasting 2015, Rockledge High School Leadership and Service Award 2016, Central Florida Humanitarian Award 2017, Space Coast Inspiration Award – 2018, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Lifetime Achievement – 2020, Ecofest Achievement Award – 2022, Quality Floridian Award – 2022, presented by U.S. Congressman Bill Posey, Florida House District 32 Constituent of the Week 4/20/25.
Wilson is especially proud of his chairing two fundraisers in support of pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in honor of Merritt Island resident Julie Spurlock that raised over $25,000.00.
He has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 27 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events that are of significance to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.
The Friday Night Locker Room has awarded hundreds of sports achievement plaques to Brevard County student-athletes over the years. They have also awarded more than $18,000 in academic scholarships to Brevard County high school seniors.
