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SUMMARY:Tax Volunteer (VITA) Training for United Way of Central Alabama (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Become an IRS-certified volunteer and help your community by providing free tax preparation services. Sign up now to make a difference this tax season.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining Details\nThis in-person training is designed for volunteers who can commit to at least 24 hours of service during the tax season\, available Monday through Friday\, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please note that UWCA’s Tax Assistance is not available on evenings or weekends. \nIf you are unable to commit to volunteering or cannot attend the in-person training\, a recorded Zoom version will become available starting in early December. \nTraining Format\nAll in-person trainings combine basic and advanced topics into one comprehensive class. If you are new to taxes\, you may choose to complete the basic training on Zoom as an introduction\, though it is not required. \nVolunteer Responsibilities\nAs a volunteer\, you will engage with clients\, ask questions\, and ensure accurate and complete tax returns are filed\, helping taxpayers access eligible credits. Throughout the process\, you will have access to on-site tax specialists for any questions related to filing. \nOnce certified\, you can choose your volunteering days and times that best fit your schedule\, within the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\, Monday through Friday. \nRequirements\n\nTime Commitment: Volunteers must commit to at least 24 hours during the tax season\, available from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\,\, Monday through Friday.\nCertification: Volunteers must complete IRS Certification prior to volunteering. At the end of the training\, you will be prepared to take the certification test.\nBackground Check: United Way covers the cost of the background check for all volunteers.
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/tax-volunteer-vita-training-for-united-way-of-central-alabama-in-person/
LOCATION:United Way of Central Alabama\, 3600 8th Ave S\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35222-3250\, United States
CATEGORIES:Financial Stability,VITA,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Tax Volunteer (VITA) Training for United Way of Central Alabama (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Become an IRS-certified volunteer and help your community by providing free tax preparation services. Sign up now to make a difference this tax season.\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTraining Details\nThis in-person training is designed for volunteers who can commit to at least 24 hours of service during the tax season\, available Monday through Friday\, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Please note that UWCA’s Tax Assistance is not available on evenings or weekends. \nIf you are unable to commit to volunteering or cannot attend the in-person training\, a recorded Zoom version will be available for registration starting in early December. \nTraining Format\nAll in-person trainings combine basic and advanced topics into one comprehensive class. If you are new to taxes\, you may choose to complete the basic training on Zoom as an introduction\, though it is not required. \nVolunteer Responsibilities\nAs a volunteer\, you will engage with clients\, ask questions\, and ensure accurate and complete tax returns are filed\, helping taxpayers access eligible credits. Throughout the process\, you will have access to on-site tax specialists for any questions related to filing. \nOnce certified\, you can choose your volunteering days and times that best fit your schedule\, within the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM\, Monday through Friday. \nRequirements\n\nTime Commitment: Volunteers must commit to at least 24 hours during the tax season\, available from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM\, Monday through Friday.\nCertification: Volunteers must complete IRS Certification prior to volunteering. At the end of the training\, you will be prepared to take the certification test.\nBackground Check: United Way covers the cost of the background check for all volunteers.
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/tax-volunteer-vita-training-for-united-way-of-central-alabama-in-person-2/
LOCATION:United Way of Central Alabama\, 3600 8th Ave S\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35222-3250\, United States
CATEGORIES:Financial Stability,VITA
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SUMMARY:Publix Toy Drive
DESCRIPTION:Make a Child’s Holiday Brighter\nThis holiday season\, you have the power to bring smiles to the faces of children across Central Alabama. The Publix Toy Drive\, in partnership with United Way of Central Alabama\, is your chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children in our community. \nHere’s how you can help:\n1. Volunteer to Deliver Toys.\nWe need volunteers to pick up toys from Publix locations and deliver them directly to United Way agencies in Central Alabama. Load up your vehicle\, turn on your holiday playlist\, and spread cheer throughout your community! This opportunity is open to families\, friends and helpers. Choose a route that works best for you\, and once you sign up\, you’ll receive an email with the route map and contact information. \n2. Donate Toys to Kids.\nDrop off new\, unwrapped toys at your local Publix store or the United Way of Central Alabama campus. You can also purchase toys from our Amazon Wishlist. \n  \nReady to get started?\nSign up for a volunteer shift or donate toys in person or online today! \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/publix-toy-drive-2024/
LOCATION:Locations throughout Central Alabama\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood,United Way Hands On,Volunteer Opportunity,Youth Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="United Way Hands On":MAILTO:info@unitedwayhandson.org
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SUMMARY:Tax Volunteer (VITA) Training for United Way of Central Alabama (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nBecome an IRS-certified volunteer and help your community by providing free tax preparation services. Sign up now to make a difference this tax season.\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTraining Details\nThis in-person training is designed for volunteers who can commit to at least 24 hours of service during the tax season\, available Monday through Friday\, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Please note that UWCA’s Tax Assistance is not available on evenings or weekends. \nIf you are unable to commit to volunteering or cannot attend the in-person training\, a recorded Zoom version will be available for registration starting in early December. \nTraining Format\nAll in-person trainings combine basic and advanced topics into one comprehensive class. If you are new to taxes\, you may choose to complete the basic training on Zoom as an introduction\, though it is not required. \nVolunteer Responsibilities\nAs a volunteer\, you will engage with clients\, ask questions\, and ensure accurate and complete tax returns are filed\, helping taxpayers access eligible credits. Throughout the process\, you will have access to on-site tax specialists for any questions related to filing. \nOnce certified\, you can choose your volunteering days and times that best fit your schedule\, within the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM\, Monday through Friday. \nRequirements\n\nTime Commitment: Volunteers must commit to at least 24 hours during the tax season\, available from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM\, Monday through Friday.\nCertification: Volunteers must complete IRS Certification prior to volunteering. At the end of the training\, you will be prepared to take the certification test.\nBackground Check: United Way covers the cost of the background check for all volunteers.
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/tax-volunteer-vita-training-for-united-way-of-central-alabama-in-person-3/
LOCATION:United Way of Central Alabama\, 3600 8th Ave S\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35222-3250\, United States
CATEGORIES:Financial Stability,VITA,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:United Way of Central Alabama 2024 Campaign Finale
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the dedicated individuals and teams who have worked tirelessly to secure funding to address the needs of thousands in our community – and in grateful appreciation of our generous donors – please join us for the finale of United Way of Central Alabama’s Annual Campaign. \nWednesday\, December 11\, 2024\n5:30-7:30 p.m. \nThe Fennec\nThe Social Room\n1630 Second Avenue South\nBirmingham\, AL 35233 \nAttire: Business Casual \nEnjoy complimentary beer and wine\, hors d’oeuvres and live music. \nFor event questions\, contact: jordan.coleman@uwca.org\nFor sponsorship information\, contact: campaign@uwca.org \nClick here to RSVP.\nPlease respond before December 6.
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/2024-campaign-finale/
LOCATION:The Fennec\, 1630 2nd Avenue South\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campaign
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ORGANIZER;CN="United Way of Central Alabama":MAILTO:carol.agomo@uwca.org
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SUMMARY:Home Sweet Home Dessert Drive
DESCRIPTION:The United Way Area Agency on Aging (UWAAA) Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs your help to sweeten the holidays for Boarding Home residents in Jefferson County! \nHome “Sweet” Home for the Holidays is an opportunity to provide a special treat to those who are not able to be with their loved ones this holiday season.  Volunteers are needed to DONATE desserts for the 40 participating boarding homes across the county. \nYou can drop off store-bought cakes\, cookies\, and pies beginning TUESDAY\, DECEMBER 17th thru WEDNESDAY\, DECEMBER 18th between 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Alice Williams Building\, Room 102. \nWe know the holidays can get busy and finding the time to drop off donations may become a juggling act! We will also be accepting donations using any grocery delivery service such as Instacart\, Shipt or Walmart if accessible.  If you are dropping off your treat\, please be sure to complete the donation form located on the documents tab of this opportunity. \nPlease register NOW to let us know if you are planning to donate items for our Boarding Home Residents!
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/home-sweet-home-dessert-drive/
LOCATION:United Way of Central Alabama Alice Williams Building\, 3620 8th Avenue South\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior Support
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