Volunteer opportunity to assist Knox county residents with their income tax preparations. This is a web-based, counselor-assisted program. Volunteers are needed to assist as tax preparation counselors. As a tax counselor, you will receive one day of training, after which you will be asked to assist clients with tax preparation throughout the tax season at the United Way office. You will be able to determine a schedule that works best for you. Counselors must be comfortable working with a computer, but need not have a background in tax preparation.

Seeking a variety of volunteers, including: - Animal lovers. - Caregiver assistants. - Clerical assistants. - Companions. - Gardeners. - Guest cooks/chefs. - Handypersons. - Household assistants. - Musicians. - Pet therapy visitors. - Spa services assistants. - Special events assistants. - Vigil support. - Welcome desk hosts/hostesses.

Homeless Shelter that is seeking individuals willing to volunteer during 3 different shifts with a variety of duties., including: *6:30pm-10pm: Welcome guests, distribute supplies, bedtime is at 11pm. *10pm-6am: Be available for any emergencies, may sleep. *6am-9am: Wake guests, breakfast, clean up facilities and self care.

Seeks volunteers to assist with the annual Point In Time count of homeless individuals and families in Lucas County. Evening Count volunteers accompany a team to an assigned ZIP code to engage individuals in identified or commonly frequented locations by local homeless persons to inquire where they will sleep that evening. Evening volunteers distribute hygiene packets and other giveaways as needed, including a sack of food. Day Count volunteers complete surveys of individuals at several locations, distribute hygiene packets and serve lunch.

Provides volunteer opportunities for high school students and adults to provide one-to-one mentoring of at risk children ages 5 to 18 years in the community through regular visits, role modeling behavior, friendship and support.

Seeks volunteers who can provide opportunities for shelter residents to participate in art programs, educational presentations, or recreational experiences. Volunteers might do art activities, provide music or other entertainment performances, or work with shelter residents doing their own projects.

Seeks volunteers to serve as mentors to individuals who are interested in starting their own business or enhancing an existing business.

Seeking individuals with the requisite knowledge, skills and experience who are willing to offer their services and work without pay on projects or in positions that benefit the Arc and the people it serves. Volunteer opportunities available include Leadership Council, parent mentoring, and event committees and working with the summer camp programs.

Recruits and trains adult volunteers to serve as role models, friends, and mentors for youth who may benefit from a supportive relationship. The volunteers (mentors) have contact with the youth (mentees) twice a month for a period of at least one year. The volunteer and child participate in social and recreational activities such as watching movies, talking on the phone, bicycling, or just running errands. Professional caseworkers are available to provide advice and support. Also seeks adults to mentor teenagers who are residing in the foster care youth center.

Project Woman offers transitional and other supportive housing solutions for survivors of domestic or intimate partner violence and sexual assault. Goal attainment plans wrap intensive supports including housing advocacy, case management, empowerment education and clinical supports. Housing is based on availability and eligibility.

Seeks volunteers to take crisis calls from domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. This includes providing emotional support, answering questions about legal options and providing information and resources via phone calls, as well as accompanying survivors to the hospital and/or police stations. Training is provided and a supervisor is available for back-up to answer questions of the advocate.

Offers volunteer opportunities for those who would like to assist children who are aging out of the foster care system. Children are generally age 17 through 19 years of age. Launch Pad Sponsors are needed to provide activities that would assist the child in life after high school, such as assisting in obtaining driver's license or college preparation or visits. Volunteers may help with setting up a gift registry for foster children who are transitioning to college. "Launch Pad Host for Holidays" seeks volunteers to host a child during holidays (Summer, Winter, Spring breaks) during their senior year and college years.

Provides volunteer opportunities for those who wish to help in the efforts to reduce domestic violence and to serve the needs to victims of domestic violence

Seeks volunteers for a variety of opportunities

Actively seeking volunteers interested in preparing tax returns on a voluntary basis without remuneration. Volunteer roles include tax preparer, greeter, site coordinator, and return reviewer. Provides volunteers with free tax law training, e-file software training, and administrative support.

Actively seeking volunteers to work with children in the areas of academics, arts, sports and health, games, homework assistance, computer skills, career exploration, meals, and special events.

Seeks volunteers to assist with child care during house meetings.

Offers volunteer opportunities to serve by sponsoring a meal as a church or individual, volunteering at the Peter Maurin Dining Hall, volunteering for the food pantry, or as a volunteer at the Emergency Overnight Warming Center (EOWC).

LCCH is looking for volunteers to help with the 2024 tax filing season. Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one 4-hour session per week, for the 11 week filing season. The key skills required are: a basic understanding of the tax filing process, familiarity with computers and the ability to relate to clients. Intake volunteers are required to pass an IRS ethics test. Tax preparers are required to pass an IRS certification test at either the basic or advanced level. LCCH will provide tax law and software training during the month of January 2025. The filing season will begin the last week of January and run through April 15. Volunteers will be able to choose the site location and volunteer shift that best fit their schedule. Both drop-off and in-person preparation styles will be used this year.

Seeks volunteers to teach classes in nutrition and other basic life skills for the Baby University series of parenting classes.

Offers volunteer opportunities for those interested in performing clerical work, helping with education and literacy, scheduling delivery and delivering books to Amish schools, delivering books to homebound patrons, and fund raising at special events organized by the Geauga County Library Foundation or the individual auxiliary groups associated with a particular branch of the library system (West Geauga Friends of the Library, etc.).

Seeks volunteers to assist with cleaning and maintenance of the shelter facility.

Offers various opportunities for adults to volunteer at the Home.

Provides volunteer opportunities during tax season. Training is offered both online and in the classroom. Types of Volunteer Roles needed - Greeter- You greet everyone visiting the site to create a pleasant atmosphere. You screen taxpayers to determine the type of assistance they need and confirm they have the necessary documents to complete their tax returns. Tax law certification is not required for this position. - Interpreter- You provide free language interpreter services to customers who are not fluent in English. Basic tax knowledge is helpful, but it is not required for this position. - Designated Quality Reviewer- You review tax returns completed by volunteer tax preparers, ensuring that every taxpayer receives top-quality service and that the tax returns are error-free. Quality reviewers must (at a minimum) certify at the Basic level or higher (including specialty levels) based on the complexity of the tax returns reviewed. - Volunteer Tax Preparers who answer tax law questions, prepare, or correct tax returns, or conduct quality reviews of completed tax returns, must certify in Volunteer Standards of Conduct, Intake/Interview and Quality Review, and tax law. The preparer’s certification level must be at, or above, the level needed for the tax returns prepared.

Provides information concerning Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and Guardians Ad Litem (GAL) who advocate for the best interests of children whose parents have become involved with the Juvenile Court due to issues of abuse, neglect, or dependency. CASA staff investigate the situation, conduct interviews with the family, then prepares reports for the Juvenile Court. Also offers training courses for community volunteers who wish to act in the role of the CASA.