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The Stephanie A. Wynn Foundation proudly presents the 3rd Annual Let's Talk IBD Health & Wellness Symposium, a powerful opportunity to raise awareness about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) within the African American community.

This year, the theme OPPORTUNITY reflects our commitment to creating pathways for equitable healthcare and resources. By shedding light on this often-overlooked issue, the symposium aims to empower individuals on their healthcare journey through education, advocacy, and collaboration.

Volunteer with Us and Be Part of the Change!
We are seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to help us bring this impactful event to life.

Available Volunteer Ambassador Opportunities:

Event Set-Up Crew: Assist with setting up signage, registration tables, and refreshment stations.

Registration Assistants: Friendly and organized individuals to check in participants, distribute welcome packets, and provide event information.

Greeters and Ushers: Outgoing volunteers to welcome guests, guide them to various locations, answer questions, and assist with seating arrangements.

Online Social Media Ambassadors: Help spread awareness by posting weekly content provided by us on social media platforms.

Administrative Volunteer Support: Assist with managing refreshment carts and providing snacks and drinks to attendees.

Clean-Up Crew: Help with post-event breakdown and cleanup to ensure the venue is left in excellent condition.

Volunteer Training Sessions:
Training sessions are held on Tuesdays via Zoom at 6:30PM EST.
-February 25, 2024
-March 4, 2024
-March 11, 2024
-March 18, 2024

If unable to attend live, a replay will be available; however, participation in at least one session is mandatory.

Volunteer Shifts:
Shifts are available in all-day or 2-hour increments from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Next Steps:
Sign up today to become a volunteer ambassador for the 3rd Annual Let's Talk IBD Health & Wellness Symposium.

Sign Up: https://bit.ly/sawvolunteers

Together, we can create opportunities for equitable healthcare, raise awareness, and make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families affected by IBD.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Volunteer Ambassador Morning Shift	10	n/a	n/a
Volunteer Ambassador (2-hour Shift)	20	n/a	n/a
Volunteer Ambassador (2-hour Shift)	20	n/a	n/a

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Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity: Join the Fight Against Alzheimer’s!
Event: Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Western CT
Location: New Fairfield High School, New Fairfield CT
Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Time: Opens at 9:00 am

Description:
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. We need enthusiastic and passionate volunteers to help make this year’s Walk a success. Whether you’re looking to support an important cause, meet others in your community, or honor a loved one affected by Alzheimer’s, we have a role for you!

Volunteer Roles:
Event Setup & Takedown Crew
Help set up tents, tables, and decorations before the event and assist with cleanup afterward.

Registration & Check-In
Greet participants, check them in, and hand out materials to get them ready for the Walk.

Promise Garden Helpers
Distribute and organize the iconic flowers that symbolize participants' connections to Alzheimer’s.

Route Guides
Cheer on walkers and direct them along the route to ensure everyone has a great experience.

Qualifications:
No prior experience needed—just a positive attitude and willingness to help!
Great for individuals, families, students, and groups looking to give back.

Benefits of Volunteering:
Be part of a meaningful community effort to fight Alzheimer’s.
Gain event experience and meet like-minded individuals.
Help create hope for a future without Alzheimer’s.
How to Sign Up: Visit bit.ly/WesternCTVolunteers and sign up for a volunteer shift.
Contact Jess at jetessman@alz.org to learn more and sign up for a role that works for you!

Let’s come together to honor loved ones, support caregivers, and work toward a world without Alzheimer’s. We can’t wait to have you join our team!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	45	n/a	n/a

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Volunteer Opportunity: Join the Fight Against Alzheimer’s!
Event: Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Central Connecticut
Location: Rockwell Park, Bristol CT
Date: Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Time: Opens at 9:00 am

Description:
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. We need enthusiastic and passionate volunteers to help make this year’s Walk a success. Whether you’re looking to support an important cause, meet others in your community, or honor a loved one affected by Alzheimer’s, we have a role for you!

Volunteer Roles:
Event Setup & Takedown Crew
Help set up tents, tables, and decorations before the event and assist with cleanup afterward.

Registration & Check-In
Greet participants, check them in, and hand out materials to get them ready for the Walk.

Promise Garden Helpers
Distribute and organize the iconic flowers that symbolize participants' connections to Alzheimer’s.

Route Guides
Cheer on walkers and direct them along the route to ensure everyone has a great experience.

Qualifications:
No prior experience needed—just a positive attitude and willingness to help!
Great for individuals, families, students, and groups looking to give back.

Benefits of Volunteering:
Be part of a meaningful community effort to fight Alzheimer’s.
Gain event experience and meet like-minded individuals.
Help create hope for a future without Alzheimer’s.
How to Sign Up: Visit bit.ly/CentralCTVolunteers and sign up for a volunteer shift.
Contact Jess at jetessman@alz.org to learn more and sign up for a role that works for you!

Let’s come together to honor loved ones, support caregivers, and work toward a world without Alzheimer’s. We can’t wait to have you join our team!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	40	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Use your power of organization to help keep Spero running smoothly and create a great first impression. Perform basic office tasks such as filing, organizing, making copies, greeting clients, etc.

Opportunity Details

Use your skills and interests while volunteering for Africa Fire Mission.   We have volunteer opportunities for graphic design, website support, fire prevention curriculum writing, logistics support, marketing, grant research and general writing.   
We will get creative with you to apply your interests to our needs!

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VITA provides free tax preparation to qualified individuals and families in Northern Virginia. WEBS Training Center is recruiting volunteers to provide tax preparation, online tax coaching, social media outreach, and IT support, as well as greeters, screeners, and language interpreters, including ASL. No experience necessary; free training is provided. Volunteer training begins in December and volunteers are needed through mid-April.

Please note that WEBS Training Center will continue to consult with the IRS Stakeholder Partnerships, Education and Communication (SPEC) Officers and monitor state, local, and national guidelines when administering the VITA and TCE programs for Tax Year 2024. The safety of our staff, volunteers, and the community is our top priority and may impact volunteer participation or responsibilities.

Minimum age: 16

What is Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) - Free Income Tax Preparation?

If you or your family earned less than $67,000 in 2024, you may qualify for this free service!

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is a national program sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to help families maximize their tax returns and avoid the fees businesses charge to prepare taxes.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Monday Morning Shift	no limit	n/a	n/a
Monday Evening Shift	no limit	n/a	n/a

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About Veganuary

Our mission is to inspire and support people around the world to try vegan for January and beyond. Millions of people all over the world have taken part since we began in January 2014.

What is the Veganuary Workplace Challenge?

The Veganuary Workplace Challenge is a 31-day challenge that encourages your workforce to try vegan for the month of January. We're looking for people to support our cause by becoming Veganuary Workplace Champions!

What does a Workplace Champion for Veganuary do?

The main goal of a Veganuary Workplace Champion is to motivate colleagues to join our 31-day challenge and try vegan in January. By sharing Veganuary’s resources and highlighting the benefits of taking part, your enthusiasm can really inspire others!

Here are some other fun ideas you could try:

• Set Up Fun Office Games and Activities: Get employees involved with activities like a word search or quiz. You could host an activity lunch or an online event to bring everyone together.

• Host a "Lunch & Learn" Event: Organize a film screening, a vegan-themed TED Talk, or invite a guest speaker to motivate your team. Explore thought-provoking documentaries and other resources in our toolkit.

• Order Vegan-Friendly Snacks: Take advantage of the special vegan offers available in January. You could even arrange a plant-based buffet for an office meeting or treat your colleagues to tasty plant-based snacks.

• Plan a Team Cook-along: Invite a keen cook from your team to lead a Zoom cook-along. It’s a fun and interactive way to try new vegan recipes together.

• Organize a Sanctuary Visit or Volunteer Day: Visit a local animal sanctuary for an engaging and educational day out for your team. It’s a meaningful way to learn, connect and give back.

Some of the benefits of encouraging your team to take part include:

• Promotes health and wellbeing among staff
• Demonstrates commitment to sustainability and helping the environment
• Creates a fun and engaging challenge for staff
• Offers great PR opportunities if you’d like to get involved publicly

This is a fantastic opportunity to be an advocate for animals, the planet and to truly make a difference! To learn more about the Workplace Challenge and be a champion for your business, discover our toolkit here: https://veganuary.com/get-involved/workplace-challenge.

Available Shifts

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

Opportunity Details

About Veganuary

Our mission is to inspire and support people around the world to try vegan for January and beyond. Millions of people all over the world have taken part since we began in January 2014.

What is the Veganuary Workplace Challenge?

The Veganuary Workplace Challenge is a 31-day challenge that encourages your workforce to try vegan for the month of January. We're looking for people to support our cause by becoming Veganuary Workplace Champions!

What does a Workplace Champion for Veganuary do?

The main goal of a Veganuary Workplace Champion is to motivate colleagues to join our 31-day challenge and try vegan in January. By sharing Veganuary’s resources and highlighting the benefits of taking part, your enthusiasm can really inspire others!

Here are some other fun ideas you could try:

• Set Up Fun Office Games and Activities: Get employees involved with activities like a word search or quiz. You could host an activity lunch or an online event to bring everyone together.

• Host a "Lunch & Learn" Event: Organise a film screening, a vegan-themed TED Talk, or invite a guest speaker to motivate your team. Explore thought-provoking documentaries and other resources in our toolkit.

• Order Vegan-Friendly Snacks: Take advantage of the special vegan offers available in January. You could even arrange a plant-based buffet for an office meeting or treat your colleagues to tasty plant-based snacks.

• Plan a Team Cook-along: Invite a keen cook from your team to lead a Zoom cook-along. It’s a fun and interactive way to try new vegan recipes together.

• Organise a Sanctuary Visit or Volunteer Day: Visit a local animal sanctuary for an engaging and educational day out for your team. It’s a meaningful way to learn, connect and give back.

Some of the benefits of encouraging your team to take part include:

• Promotes health and wellbeing among staff
• Demonstrates commitment to sustainability and helping the environment
• Creates a fun and engaging challenge for staff
• Offers great PR opportunities if you’d like to get involved publicly

This is a fantastic opportunity to be an advocate for animals, the planet and to truly make a difference! To learn more about the Workplace Challenge and be a champion for your business, discover our toolkit here: https://veganuary.com/get-involved/workplace-challenge.

Available Shifts

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

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We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our Board of Directors at Memory Lane Home Living. We are a non-profit organization located in Richmond Hill, Ontario that offers a music therapy choir, day programs, and respite for those who have a dementia diagnosis.

As a board member, you'll play an essential role in shaping the future of our organization, ensuring the well-being of our residents, and contributing to the ongoing success of our mission. Whether you bring expertise in administration, finance, or simply a heart for community service, your involvement will make a meaningful impact.

If you're interested in making a difference and becoming part of a dedicated team, we encourage you to reach out to us. Your leadership will help us continue to provide exceptional care to those who rely on us.

Opportunity Details

We're seeking detail-oriented and highly organized individuals to help low-income seniors and community members file their taxes accurately and efficiently. Your expertise can help clients maximize their returns and ensure they receive the benefits they qualify for.

Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare tax returns for low-income clients, focusing on maximizing returns.
- Verify documentation and ensure accurate data entry.
- Review clients’ income for additional benefits eligibility.
- Maintain strict privacy and confidentiality for all client information.

What We’re Looking For:
- At least 3 years of experience as a tax preparer under the CVITP program.
- Proficiency in UFile software and Autofill, and experience working with seniors.
- Strong customer service, oral and written communication, and analytical skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.

Time Commitment: Once a week 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, Shifts available Monday-Friday through March & April.

Why Volunteer with us?
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support vulnerable community members, ensuring they receive the tax benefits they need. You’ll gain invaluable financial and inter-personal experience while making a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. Join us in creating a supportive, community-centered environment where your skills can have a meaningful impact!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Tax Clinic M-F 8:30-3:30	no limit	n/a	n/a