Volunteer: Fashionista Friday!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 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 7Event hours: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM 2-hour shift options: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM (includes cleanup and preparation for the following day) Event Day – Saturday, August 8Event hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 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. Agency: United Way Charlotte County 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 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 7Event hours: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM 2-hour shift options: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM (includes cleanup and preparation for the following day) Event Day – Saturday, August 8Event hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 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. Agency: United Way Charlotte County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 33950 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Day of CaringDay of Caring October 1, 2026 Details coming soon. Agency: United Way Charlotte County Day of Caring October 1, 2026 Details coming soon. Agency: United Way Charlotte County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 1, 2026 Zip Code: 33948 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Day of CaringDay of Caring January 19, 2027 Details coming soon! Agency: United Way Charlotte County Day of Caring January 19, 2027 Details coming soon! Agency: United Way Charlotte County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 19, 2027 Zip Code: 33948 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Be a VITA Tax Volunteer!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 detailThe 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. Agency: United Way Charlotte County 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 detailThe 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. Agency: United Way Charlotte County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 33948 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteers in the Day CenterOur 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. Agency: Hope PACE 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. Agency: Hope PACE Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 33952 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Licensed Nurses - FL License requiredNurses at Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic play a critical role in providing efficient, compassionate, and patient-centered care. They must demonstrate strong assessment skills and the ability to work efficiently to support timely patient care. Effective communication, both with patients and the care team, is essential. Nurses are expected to anticipate patient and provider needs, provide education relevant to patient diagnoses, and collaborate seamlessly with all levels of staff and volunteers. All nursing activities must align with the clinic’s standards and policies. Agency: Virginia B Andes Volunteer Community Clinic Nurses at Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic play a critical role in providing efficient, compassionate, and patient-centered care. They must demonstrate strong assessment skills and the ability to work efficiently to support timely patient care. Effective communication, both with patients and the care team, is essential. Nurses are expected to anticipate patient and provider needs, provide education relevant to patient diagnoses, and collaborate seamlessly with all levels of staff and volunteers. All nursing activities must align with the clinic’s standards and policies. Agency: Virginia B Andes Volunteer Community Clinic Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 33952 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Register for Hurricane Recovery Efforts!Currently, there are no active disasters in the portal. Check back here for future disaster-related volunteer needs! United Way Charlotte County in conjunction with the local COAD (Community Organizations Active in a Disaster) will be the liaison in connecting volunteers to partners needing assistance. Help your friends and neighbors first with any pre- or post-storm assistance! INDIVIDUALS Looking for volunteer opportunities? When disaster strikes, we often see an influx of volunteers looking for ways to help the people and communities affected before they're needed. If you are already associated with a nonprofit or faith organization, we encourage you to reach out to them first. If you are not already associated with an organization - you are a spontaneous volunteer, and you are in the right place! Read more below. ORGANIZATIONS Need to recruit new volunteers? If you are open to recruiting new volunteers for any reason, including a disaster, you're in the right place! Email: Empower@unitedwayccfl.org Please respond and complete your profile, if you are interested in being contacted in the event of an emergency. If Charlotte County falls within the impacted area, emails will be sent out prior to power loss of any Volunteer Site(s) locations identified. Please keep in mind, exact sites are not guaranteed. Once it is safe to enter the community we will reach out again to notify you of available roles. Examples of opportunities: COAD may need volunteers to man phones Salvation Army may need volunteers to help in their mass-feeding mobile kitchensAssist Points of Distribution sites with water and supply managementThe American Red Cross may need volunteers to case-manage victims of a hurricane and direct them to temporary assistance An elderly person may need volunteers to help clear debris from their yard or flood-soaked carpet removed from their home Home-bound victims may need water or food delivered by volunteers and many, many more opportunities.Agency: United Way Charlotte County Currently, there are no active disasters in the portal. Check back here for future disaster-related volunteer needs! United Way Charlotte County in conjunction with the local COAD (Community Organizations Active in a Disaster) will be the liaison in connecting volunteers to partners needing assistance. Help your friends and neighbors first with any pre- or post-storm assistance! INDIVIDUALS Looking for volunteer opportunities? When disaster strikes, we often see an influx of volunteers looking for ways to help the people and communities affected before they're needed. If you are already associated with a nonprofit or faith organization, we encourage you to reach out to them first. If you are not already associated with an organization - you are a spontaneous volunteer, and you are in the right place! Read more below. ORGANIZATIONS Need to recruit new volunteers? If you are open to recruiting new volunteers for any reason, including a disaster, you're in the right place! Email: Empower@unitedwayccfl.org Please respond and complete your profile, if you are interested in being contacted in the event of an emergency. If Charlotte County falls within the impacted area, emails will be sent out prior to power loss of any Volunteer Site(s) locations identified. Please keep in mind, exact sites are not guaranteed. Once it is safe to enter the community we will reach out again to notify you of available roles. Examples of opportunities: COAD may need volunteers to man phones Salvation Army may need volunteers to help in their mass-feeding mobile kitchensAssist Points of Distribution sites with water and supply managementThe American Red Cross may need volunteers to case-manage victims of a hurricane and direct them to temporary assistance An elderly person may need volunteers to help clear debris from their yard or flood-soaked carpet removed from their home Home-bound victims may need water or food delivered by volunteers and many, many more opportunities.Agency: United Way Charlotte County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 33952 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Friendly Visitor/Telephone Reassurance CallerFRIENDLY VISITOR/TELEPHONE REASSURANCE VOLUNTEER – Charlotte County Help a local senior feel less isolated! You’ll be matched one-on-one with a senior and visit them in their home to say hello and enjoy each other’s company. The Senior Friendship Centers Friendly Visitor/Telephone Reassurance Program matches volunteers with local home-bound seniors who request a friend to come to their home or call them about once per week to check-in and provide some socialization. Depending on interests for friendly visits, you might take a walk, play card games, watch tv, or just have a nice chat. We are looking for volunteers who would enjoy getting to know and build relationships with a local senior on a one-on-one basis, visiting them in their home. Apply Today! • Or visit our website at FrienshipCenters.org - click on Support and then on Volunteer. Agency: Senior Friendship Centers FRIENDLY VISITOR/TELEPHONE REASSURANCE VOLUNTEER – Charlotte County Help a local senior feel less isolated! You’ll be matched one-on-one with a senior and visit them in their home to say hello and enjoy each other’s company. The Senior Friendship Centers Friendly Visitor/Telephone Reassurance Program matches volunteers with local home-bound seniors who request a friend to come to their home or call them about once per week to check-in and provide some socialization. Depending on interests for friendly visits, you might take a walk, play card games, watch tv, or just have a nice chat. We are looking for volunteers who would enjoy getting to know and build relationships with a local senior on a one-on-one basis, visiting them in their home. Apply Today! • Or visit our website at FrienshipCenters.org - click on Support and then on Volunteer. Agency: Senior Friendship Centers Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 33983 Allow Groups: No |