Opportunity Details

Genesys Works Bay Area is currently supporting our ambitious high school students with college applications, and we would love the support from our amazing volunteers! Join us in assisting Genesys Works Young Professionals with editing and reviewing the writing samples that will accompany their college applications. Your support will help them on their pathway to college and career success!

Time investment: ~2.5 hours
Experience with writing a college essay is helpful!

Here's what volunteers need to know:

1) Orientation and Resources: We will invite volunteers to join an Orientation Session scheduled on Monday, November 6th, 2023, from 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Pacific. This session will provide valuable insights and guidance for essay revisions.

2) Student-Volunteer Pairing: Each volunteer will be matched with one Young Professional. Genesys Works staff will introduce the volunteer and student via email. Each volunteer receives the essay of that student and is given the opportunity to schedule a meeting to review the essay and offer feedback and tips.

If you are interested, please register by clicking the sign-up link below! Once registered, you will receive a calendar invitation from Mariam Nyendu for the Orientation session.

SIGN UP TODAY!

For any questions or clarifications, please feel free to contact me or our program manager Mariam at mnyendu@genesysworks.org. Your participation will make a significant difference in the journey of these aspiring college students.

Thank you for your support!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Orientation session	10	n/a	n/a

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We continue to build homes on the San Carlos Apache Reservation, where unemployment exceeds 75% and the need for homes stands at over 1,400! With the labors of volunteers joining our small team, and the funds they might provide, 38 homes have already been built. These homes are completed with working kitchens and restrooms, as well as a common room and two bedrooms (typically.) We also enjoy the help from others who join in the fun four afternoons each week on our mobile ministry center...our "Church Bus." from 20-60 kids arrive in their neighborhoods when our horn honks and they come running from everywhere to join in.
The opportunities for service are many...the impact created, eternal!

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Build It’s Young Professionals Board (YPB) is the next generation of young supporters who offer their skills and expertise to sustain the future of the charity.

The YPB is a vibrant and enthusiastic group of young people at the early stages of career development. They are keen to make a meaningful difference in support of Build It.

Build It recognises that young individuals at the start of their careers can bring energy and enthusiasm. Their desire to make a difference can impact the charity through their networks and connections. In return, we offer:

The opportunity to work alongside a development charity
Networking opportunities with other young professionals and next generation of supporters
Support and guidance from the Build It Development Board and fundraising team
The opportunity to develop fundraising ideas to positively impact the lives of the most vulnerable in Zambia

Quarterly meetings are held in London or via video link-up to discuss new ideas and projects. Through collaboration, the committee has progressed individual and collective projects, including a fundraising challenge raising for the Safe Hands Appeal and a bowling event for work at Zambezi Sawmills Community School.

Are you interested in global issues? Are you able to offer ideas and skills to a group of enthusiastic and engaged group of young professionals? If you would like to learn more, please contact info@builditinternational.org

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Please join us to volunteer for JA Inspire to Hire at the Kentucky Exposition Center January 30 & 31 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

JA Inspire builds a relationship-based pipeline between young people and companies who will need talent when the students complete their education. Employers will be able to introduce their career opportunities to emerging leaders and companies will have an opportunity to set up interviews with job ready young people. JA Inspire showcases a wide array of career opportunities from local businesses, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions. Each booth at the event is designed to highlight career paths, educational prerequisites, and potential salary ranges, offering valuable insights to participating students.

Some of the various volunteer assignments available are:
Front Door Assistants: Welcoming and assisting attendees at the entrance.
Bus Coordinator Helpers: Supporting our transportation coordination team.
Exhibit Room Floaters: Assisting with the smooth flow of activities in the exhibit rooms.
Handing Out Bags/Lobby Flow: Distributing event materials and helping with lobby logistics.

Please click on the link below to sign up for a spot.

Thank you and we appreciate your support!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	50	n/a	n/a

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JA (Junior Achievement) of South Western Ontario is a not-for-profit organization and registered charity focused on inspiring and preparing youth for success in a global economy. JA achieves this mission by providing free programming in financial health, work readiness and entrepreneurship to elementary and secondary school students.

Support and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders through the exciting JA Company Program experience. Volunteer mentors work in teams to support a group of outstanding high school students as they design, plan, launch and run their own business.

Do you have a job or experience that students could learn from as they create their own business in the JA Company Program? Share your knowledge and expertise as a Company Program Mentor.

Time commitment: 2-3 hours a week for 18 weeks

Format: Virtual or In Person

Link to register: https://jaswo.org/volunteer/

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

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Sit on various committees, Assist with media and Marketing
Launch a Young Professional Art's Leadership Council

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Our Kids Read is looking for volunteers to:

- join our Reading Buddies program (you would read for 45 minutes over Zoom to a K-5th grade student, once per week for 12 weeks)

- partner with us organize a book give-away at an elementary school near your (we would guide you through the process)

- work with us to organize an installation of "Barbershop Books" at a barbershop near you (we donate 100 books to barbershops to give children something to do while they wait for their cut)

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Arkansas Asset Builders is seeking a strategic communicator to assist the Executive Director in developing and executing the outreach and marketing strategy for Arkansas Asset Builders’ core programs. Responsibilities will include expanding our social media presence, updating our website, gaining traditional media exposure, and developing ad placement and SEO strategies to establish strong name recognition and brand reputation. Volunteers will have extensive latitude for the use of personal initiative and independent judgement in developing and executing the marketing plan, under the supervision of AAB’s Executive Director and board.

Opportunity Details

Arkansas Asset Builders is a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program partner, providing free, volunteer-prepared tax preparation to individuals and families with annual incomes up to $60,000. Tax refunds that include the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) are an important resource for hard-working families, helping them to get ahead financially, pay down debt and work toward saving for the future.

At VITA sites, IRS-trained and certified volunteers prepare and electronically file state and federal income tax forms at no charge and determine a taxpayer’s qualifications for tax credits and refunds. We help our clients avoid predatory fees and financial products offered by the for-profit tax preparation industry that target low-income households with the largest tax refunds.

Since 2017, Arkansas Asset Builders’ volunteers have prepared over 2,480 tax returns, saving our clients $590,000 in avoided tax preparation fees and returning more than $2.3 million in federal tax refunds to our community. Sign up to be a VITA volunteer and put more tax refund money in the pockets of hard-working Arkansans!

IF YOU HAVE THESE SKILLS…
- Experience using computers;
- Time to commit at least three hours per week from late-January until mid-April; and,
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, in English or Spanish.
WE’LL PROVIDE ALL THE TRAINING YOU NEED TO SERVE WITH US!

The majority of our volunteer activities are conducted in person at the Faulkner County Library in Conway, AR, however remote volunteer opportunities may also be available. Email volunteer@arkansasassetbuilders.org if you are specifically interested in remote service.

TAX SITE ROLES
Tax Preparer:
Prepare income tax returns using TaxSlayer Online software, communicate with clients regarding any tax documents that are missing, quality review the work of other volunteers (if experienced).

Intake Coordinator:
Determine whether a taxpayer qualifies for VITA services, help filers complete the required intake process, manage appointment schedules, answer general questions about our process and services.

Savings Specialist:
Help filers learn about ways to save and stretch their refunds, pull free credit reports and review with clients, provide referrals to other services.

Spanish Interpreter:
Assist in translating languages for both volunteers and filers.

WANT TO SIGN UP?
Click the button below to register for a shift. We'll follow up with you to provide information about the training process and requirements. If you have questions, feel free to send us an email at volunteer@arkansasassetbuilders.org.

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Volunteer with the IRC this #Give2023 Month to lend a helping hand to our newest neighbors! The IRC in Seattle helps 2,500+ refugees and immigrants in Western Washington each year lead safer, healthier, and more economically secure lives, while connecting them with opportunities to exercise their power and work toward their long-term goals.

DESCRIPTION: Volunteers will learn about the work of IRC, refugee resettlement, and how our Early Employment program supports newly arrived refugees reach economic self-sufficiency through employment, budget planning, and more. Following the presentation, volunteers will participate in a kit building activity to assemble one of the following kits:

1. Starter Employment Kit
• 1 $25 Uber or Lyft gift card
• 1 Messenger or Laptop Bag
• 1 New or Like-New Cellphone

2. Pro Employment Kit
• 1 New or Like-New Tablet or Laptop
• 1 $25 Uber or Lyft Gift Card
• Male, Female or Gender Neutral Business Casual Clothes (must be new and never worn, department store gift cards are welcome)

GEOGRAPHIC REACH/IMPACT: This activity will directly benefit newcomers in South King County, WA (e.g Auburn, Tukwila, Federal Way, Renton).

PARTICIPANTS: We recommend groups of 5-10 participants.

FACILITATION: Sharon Tsoi, Volunteer and Communications Specialist, IRC Washington or Early Employment program staff

Option for US-based employees to complete this activity on their own (or we can help lead the event virtually) and ship your kits to the IRC Seattle warehouse at 2365 S 200th St. SeaTac, WA 98198.

LENGTH: 1.5 - 2 hours

LOCATION: Microsoft's campus, IRC's SeaTac resettlement office, or virtual on Teams/Zoom

FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: We request a minimum of $100 of in-kind donations or $100 gift cards (preferred).