QCAP seeks volunteer tax preparers/quality reviewers to help low income households prepare their federal and state income tax returns, using an-online tax preparation software. A goal is to help low income people claim tax credits for which they may be eligible. Training is provided. Both online and in-person volunteer opportunities are available, though online volunteers…
QCAP seeks volunteer client service assistants to welcome customers at QCAP’s tax preparation assistance site, verify income and other documentation from taxpayers, and maintain the waitlist. Volunteer client service assistants provide assistance in accordance with IRS guidelines and applicable QCAP policies. Training is provided. Both online and in-person volunteer opportunities are available. Other volunteers at…
BUILD’s mission is to ignite the potential of youth in under-resourced communities to build Career success, Entrepreneurial mindsets, and Opportunity. We help students become the CEOs of their own lives. One of the key components of our organization is mentoring. Business Team Mentors volunteer weekly in a BUILD classroom for 60-90 minutes, supporting and motivating…
WMM builds the financial literacy, confidence, and security of low-income women in Massachusetts, through a unique program that combines instructional workshops and personal, one-to-one coaching. Volunteer coaches serve as personal mentors. You don’t have to be a finance expert to be a coach. All you need is the desire to help a woman in your…
The Greater Boston Jewish Coalition for Literacy (GBJCL) is recruiting volunteers to help elementary school children discover the joy of reading by building meaningful relationships with a caring adult. Through partnerships with synagogues, Jewish community organizations, day schools, and businesses, GBJCL engages volunteers in school-based one-to-one reading tutoring, book drives, and advocacy efforts in high-needs schools.…
Ethos’ dedicated and passionate Ombudsman volunteers visit nursing facilities and rest homes in Boston on a regular basis and meet with residents and their families. Ombudsmen advocate for quality of life issues such as timely response by nursing facility staff to requests for assistance, facility cleanliness and meal quality. Ombudsman volunteers are absolutely crucial to…
What you offer: Experience with your own household budgeting and daily money management Patience, proactivity, and great attention to detail The desire to make a real difference in someone’s life 2-3 hours per month, at a time that works best for you The Boston Money Management Program (BMMP) at Ethos is a powerful volunteer-based program…
Neighborhood volunteers are needed to help residents aged 60 and older with snow removal. Volunteers would create a path which allows the resident, emergency response personnel, Meals on Wheels delivery people, mail carriers and other visitors to get in and out of the house safely. The volunteer will shovel for that same resident after each…
Eagle Eye engages volunteer instructors who are passionate about nature and want to share that with youth who have historically not had access to the outdoors. Instructors might include scientists and students, environmental educators, birders, foresters, nature writers, and others who want to share their knowledge, skills, and passion with the next generation of environmental…
From starting seeds in the greenhouse and planting seedlings in the spring, to tending, harvesting, and washing the crops all summer long and into the fall – our volunteers do it all! It’s hard work but we make it simple enough that everyone can make an impact regardless of age or experience. Groups of 5…