Asphalt Gardens
The Food Project of inner-city Boston grows crops for local neighborhoods while nurturing urban youth.
Duration : 0:7:5
Volunteers: All Around You
National Volunteer Week is quickly approaching and as promised Volunteer Canada has a few surprises in store for not only our members, but for the voluntary sector. Volunteer Canada along with Level studios has developed a video aimed at inspiring our country to say thank you to our 12.5 million volunteers across Canada. The video entitled Volunteers: All Around You paints a picture of the diverse and unique landscape of volunteers across our country and their daily impact. From coaches to mentors, community service workers to change makers, volunteers are all around and their efforts are at the foundation of our communities.
Duration : 0:1:31
Unite For Sight – Community Center Training Video.m4v
This is a training video for Unite For Sight volunteers who are helping with outreach efforts in their communities. Volunteers will go to community centers to give a brief workshop to community center staff on the importance of eyecare and how to use existing programs to get a free eye exam by an eye doctor. For more information please visit www.uniteforsight.org.
Duration : 0:6:21
Community Tax Center 2008
Free Tax Return Preparation For You by Volunteers!
Trained community volunteers can help you with special credits, such as Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly for which you may qualify.
The VITA Program offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income (generally, $40,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Certified volunteers sponsored by various organizations receive training to help prepare basic tax returns in communities across the country. VITA sites are generally located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls, and other convenient locations. Most locations also offer free electronic filing. To locate the nearest VITA site, call 1-800-829-1040.
or
www.irs.gov
you may want to visit a volunteer site:
www.foundacomnorthtexas.org
or call you local IRS office for a site near you.
Are you ready to volunteer?
Thank you for your interest in being a volunteer for the Community Tax Centers.If you would like to be added to the list for the 2008 tax season please e-mail the Volunteer Coordinator, Franziska Gonzalez
actc.volunteer@gmail com
Duration : 0:8:19
Volunteer Celebration
A group of artists perform a musical to celebrate volunteerism in the church. Part of a weekend service at Granger Community Church during the Get In The Game series.
Duration : 0:7:37
Volunteer With RSVP Westchester Today!
Over 800 volunteers, age 55+, are making tremendous impact in Westchester, NY. From teaching young people to read, to delivering meals, to providing pro-bono consulting services to nonprofits, volunteers are at the forefront of positive change. To find out more go online at www.volunteer-center.org or call 914-948-6069.
Duration : 0:2:46