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  • Wish of a Lifetime Social Media Volunteer

    Ongoing | Wish of a Lifetime

    As a Social Media Volunteer for Wish of a Lifetime, you will play a crucial role in spreading joy and expanding our network. Your responsibilities will include resharing posts, commenting, and engaging with our content to help amplify our mission.…. Read More »

  • Wish of a Lifetime Postcard Program Volunteer

    Ongoing | Wish of a Lifetime

    Volunteers will join virtually each month to write a personal message to spread love to older adults across the country. Completed cards will be sent to Wish of a Lifetime who will then distribute the cards to older adults in need. This opportunity…. Read More »

  • Tax-Aide Volunteer Prospect

    Ongoing | Tax-Aide

    AARP Foundation Tax-Aide has been around for nearly 50 years, providing assistance to all taxpayers, especially those 50 and older who can't afford a tax preparation service. We understand that retirement or other life changes can make taxes a…. Read More »

  • AARP DAISY Nurse Volunteer

    Ongoing | AARP Nationwide

    Assistant DAISY Coordinator Volunteers are volunteers who will assist the onsite DAISY Coordinator who runs their DAISY Award program in their hospitals. Started by the Barnes Family in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, The DAISY Award recognizes…. Read More »

  • Driver Safety Instructor, Spanish Language

    Ongoing | Driver Safety

    Teach Smart Driver courses in Spanish in your assigned state. Read More »

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  • Help Fellow NYC Residents Access Critical Public Benefits - Training Provided

    Ongoing | ACES Project - Community Service Society of New York

    The ACES Project at the Community Service Society of New York (CSS) is seeking individuals, age 55 years or older, to volunteer as public benefit counselors. ACES volunteers assist with a wide variety... Read More »

  • Online Tutoring for Low-Income Students

    Ongoing | UPchieve

    Impact students anytime from anywhere! Help under-resourced students excel in math, history, or even college prep by providing 1:1 on-demand tutoring. It's life-changing for student, and you! What... Read More »

  • Math Competition Volunteer

    Ongoing | MATHCOUNTS Foundation

    Competition volunteering in person includes scoring tests, helping with on-site check-in, passing out snacks/giveaways and presenting awards. Most roles may last 1-4 hours. Math knowledge is NOT... Read More »

  • Contributing Editor

    Ongoing | Independent Media Institute

    The Observatory seeks dedicated volunteer Contributing Editors to join our team and play a crucial role in identifying, shaping, and producing original content. To apply, send a brief cover letter... Read More »

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