Needs From: United Way of Charlotte County Inc

This volunteer opportunity supports United Way Charlotte County and the Children's Enrichment Fund (CEF) a youth scholarship available to local children participating in extra-curricular activities. 

Volunteer for Fourth Fest 

July 4th 3:30-8:30pm 

Location - Laishley Park, Punta Gorda

Bounce House and Interactive Game Volunteer - 

Description: Volunteers will be stationed at a bounce house or interactive game area to help supervise children and ensure a safe, fun environment for all participants. Responsibilities include monitoring activity, helping manage lines, encouraging safe play, and communicating any concerns to event staff. Volunteers should be friendly, attentive, and comfortable engaging with children and families throughout the event.

Shift Times: 3:15-6:15pm  (26 needed for this time slot) , 6:15-8:15pm (26 needed for this time slot)

This volunteer opportunity supports United Way Charlotte County and the Children's Enrichment Fund (CEF) a youth scholarship available to local children participating in extra-curricular activities. 

Volunteer for Fourth Fest 

July 4th 3:30-8:30pm 

Location - Laishley Park, Punta Gorda

Children’s Light-Up Toy Sales Tent Volunteer

Description: Volunteers will assist at the children’s light-up toy tent by helping guests select and purchase items, handling transactions if needed, and keeping the area organized and welcoming. Responsibilities include greeting families, restocking merchandise, answering questions, and providing friendly customer service throughout the event. Volunteers should be outgoing, dependable, and enjoy interacting with children and families.

Times:  3:15-6:15pm (3 needed for this time) 6:15-9:15pm (3 needed for this time) 

Fashionista Friday, a special FREE Shopping Community Event to provide local women a uplifting and supportive shopping experience. Shoppers range from new moms and grandmothers to college-bound students, educators, and others referred by our partner agencies.

Volunteer Shift Options
Please register for the shift(s) that work best for you.

Set-Up Day – Thursday, August 6

Help prepare the space and get everything ready for the event.

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Event Day – Friday, August 7

Event hours: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Volunteer coverage needed: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM

2-hour shift options:

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (includes cleanup and preparation for the following day) Event Day – Saturday, August 8

Event hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Volunteer coverage needed: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Shift options:

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (includes event cleanup)

Please select the shift(s) you would like to volunteer for when registering.

United Way Charlotte County is recruiting volunteers for its VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program to serve as tax preparers, greeters, interpreters, and schedulers to provide FREE tax preparation to those in our community who have low to moderate income. Volunteers assist taxpayers by not only preparing a complete and accurate return and ensuring all eligible credits are claimed; they also save the taxpayer from paying preparations fees - money which can, instead, be used on food, diapers, medical expenses, clothing, daycare, rent, savings, and more. 

Previous experience filing taxes is NOT required, and we will provide training. The most important skills to have include: 

Ability to work with peopleAbility to learn and apply rules and tax lawAbility to make decisions and think criticallyAbility to enter information into tax softwareWillingness to ask questionsAttention to detail

The tax software does most of the math, so there's not a lot of manual calculation that has to happen. 

There are over 20 VITA sites located throughout Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Charlotte counties. Each site has its own schedule and hours are flexible! 

Please register today and join our team!

As an IRS-certified VITA volunteer, you will work alongside amazing community members who, each year, prepare thousands of tax returns in Southwest Florida for very appreciative taxpayers.

To sign up -- Click RESPOND. If you do not have an account, you will be asked to create one, then you will have to click continue and answer a few additional questions. 

Our volunteers’ goals are to help put a smile on their faces by offering companionship, interacting with our seniors, playing games, and who can help facilitate any of the following activities listed below.

 

Most of the time, your companionship and a conversation are all they really want.

 

Our Day Centers are open for our seniors giving them a daytime social life. This is where your participation helps. While here they can:

·      Receive breakfast and lunch

·      Engage with their friends

·      Participate in exercise or yoga classes

·      Watch a movie

·      Play card & board games

·      Participate in Bingo, Trivia, and other competitive activities.

·      Enjoy outside musicians and entertainers

·      Receive a haircut

·      Do arts and crafts, Word Searches, color in adult coloring books, etc…

·      Get visits from Pet Therapy Dogs

 

We are always looking for hairstylists, manicurists, musicians, entertainers, educators, specialty instructors, people who want to teach a craft, or have a talent or ability they want to share.

 

Whether you are an individual or if you are part of a group, we would love to have you come in and get involved with people who would love to meet you.