Volunteer Tax
Preparers Needed
Durham County Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program is seeking volunteers to serve as income tax preparers
for low-to-moderate income tax payers. We provide free tax law
and electronic filing training. Classes begin in January 2008.
After training, volunteers must commit to our tax program. Call
(919) 686-3314 for more information.
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| Achievement Academy of
Durham |
Volunteer Grant Writing Assistant. Grant writing
and administrative tasks |
| American Cancer Society |
Volunteer Event Organizer. Provide information and organize
local fundraising activities |
| Animal Protection Society |
Care for animals, and assist with public adoption
of animals |
| Big Brother/Big Sister |
Volunteer Administrative Assistant. Contact References, Conduct
phone interviews and update assessments for participants awaiting
service |
| Brian Center |
Assist residents w/activities, one-on-one
visits, and sing-a-longs |
| Camellia Garden |
Visit with residents, help with crafts, play games, and read
to residents |
| Caring House |
Volunteer Clerical Assistant, answer telephone |
| Carolina Theatre |
Volunteers serve in one or all of the following areas-an usher,
tour guide, clerical assist, and/or ticket taker |
| Council for Senior Citizens |
Greet visitors and serve as volunteer receptionist |
| Duke Community Hospice |
Provide patient and family support, fundraising for special
events, and/or provide administrative and clerical support |
| Duke Gardens (Sarah P. Duke) |
Assist w with tours, caring and working with
plants & flowers, assist in the gift shop, data entry, and/or
assist in the garden café |
DUMC* Cancer Support
(*Duke University Medical Center) |
Volunteers serve in one or all of the following areas-welcome
patients, serve as hostess, and/or assist with clerical duties |
| DUMC* Eye Center |
Volunteers serve in one or all of the following
areas - assist visually impaired patients, serve as hostess, and/or
help with clerical duties |
| DUMC* Hospital Auxiliary |
Volunteers serve in one or all of the following areas-help with
snack bar sales, assist in gift shop, and assist patients in waiting
rooms.
Kidz need Hugz Program: Volunteers perform parental tasks
feasible in a hospital setting---such as feeding, bathing, rocking,
dressing, walking or strolling. Role model for teen mothers or
a sensitive listener for anxious parents |
| Durham Conventions & Visitors |
Market Durham by greeting newcomers and providing
information |
| Durham County Libraries |
Provide clerical assistance in children's room and reshelving
books |
| Durham County Literacy Council |
Tutor adults in English and Spanish. Training
provided. |
| Durham Parks & Recreation |
Volunteers serve as timekeepers, scorekeepers, greeters, ushers,
escorts to assist the physically challenged, and refreshment servers |
| Durham Partnership for Children |
Read to young children |
| Durham Public Schools |
Serve as a Reading Buddy, math tutor, and/or mentor to children
in public schools |
| Durham Regional Hospital |
Volunteers serve in the following areas-Assisting
patients in the waiting room, patient visiting and assisting in
the gift shop |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC |
Accept donations |
| Futures for Kids |
Post answers to online questions, from middle
and high school students, regarding various career paths |
| Guardian Ad Litem |
Volunteer Advocate. Represent and promote the best interest
of abused and neglected, or dependent children involved in the
court system |
| Habitat for Humanity |
Volunteer Construction/Builder. Participate
in all aspects of the building of Habitat Homes with on-the-job,
hands-on training |
| Hillcrest Convalescent Center |
Visit with residents, help with crafts, assist with game playing,
and read to residents |
| Homeplace Assisted Living |
Interact with elderly residents, one-on-one
and in groups. Also assist with arts and crafts. |
| InStepp Incorporated |
Life Coach/Mentor and Job Developer. Helping women re-enter
the workforce. |
| International Visitors Council |
Meet and greet International visitors |
| Meals-on-Wheels |
Pack lunches and deliver meals to homebound clients |
| Museum of Life and Science |
Volunteers serve in the following areas-greet
visitors, demonstrate exhibits, guide tours, and/or assist with
Santa train.
Volunteer Office Assistant. Answer the telephone, fax, copy, data
entry, order supplies, and etc. |
| NC Central University |
Volunteer Office assistant to help with filing student records,
answering phones and assembling recruitment materials.
Assist with registration. |
| NC Cooperative Extension Service |
Volunteer Master Gardener. Answer gardening
questions via the telephone and walk-ins at the NC Cooperative
Extension Services location and at various other sites (Farmer’s
Market, Home Show, etc).
Volunteer Parent Supporters. Call new parents once a week for
about 8 weeks to answer questions and provide information on newborn
care and community resources. |
| Operation Breakthrough, Inc. |
Volunteer Office assistant to answer telephone, data entry,
organize and maintain a filing system, and perform other clerical
duties as needed. |
| Piedmont Wildlife Center |
Assist with admitting, feeding, caring, and
transporting animals
Administrative or Support Volunteer. Assist with sewing, carpentry,
data entry and writing or editing |
| Raleigh/Durham Airport |
Customer Service Volunteer. Assist with tours at the airport,
answer questions, and data entry. |
| Red Cross (American) |
Volunteers assist in the following areas-work
blood mobile, drive low-income clients to medical appointments,
serve as canteen attendant, assist in office, and/or assist with
disaster training. |
| Ronald McDonald House |
Welcome families and register new families. Serve as hostess. |
| SEEDS |
After School Program. Volunteers assist children
during nature oriented activities and provide help with homework.
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| Spring Arbor |
Assist with horticultural programs, sing-a-longs, current events
and bingo |
| TEER House |
Volunteers serve in the following areas-greeters,
enter data, and/or help with administrative duties |
| UNC-TV |
Take telephone during festival fundraising |
| Urban Ministries of Durham, Inc. |
Volunteers serve in the following areas-Data
Entry, prepare and serve food to needy, sort clothing, serve as
a Greeter, and/or help with fundraising activities |
| USO |
Volunteers welcome military personnel and serve as ambassadors
for the USO |
| RSVP - VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program) |
Volunteer Tax Preparer. Complete state and federal taxes for
low-to-moderate income taxpayers and the elderly. Training and
testing are mandatory. |
| Veterans Administration |
Volunteers assist in the following areas-Hospital lab, visit
with patients, run errands, assist with dental setup, and/or serve
in administrative capacity |
| Yo Durham |
Volunteer Mentor. Meet with a team of mentors
and teens to provide support and encouragement in career related
and academic activities. |
