Counselors taught income tax preparation and computer operation by IRS-trained AARP Tax-Aide volunteer instructors. Commitment runs from Feb 1st to April 13th. Volunteers with knowledge of computers and 1040 Tax Forms do both federal and state income taxes. Classes for volunteers begin on Jan 3rd.

**DUE TO COVID-19, PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY ON HOLD - TENTATIVELY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2021 ** Thomas Sports Group needs volunteers for tutoring and education, to assist youth with job training, including computer training, as mentors, to coach youth in organized sports teams, as chaperones, and those who are willing to transport youth to and from organized sports events and other activities.

Volunteer opportunities include clerical, assisting with fundraisers, mentoring, and general building and property maintenance/cleaning.

Volunteer Opportunities for Certified Sexual Assault Counselor with New York State Department of Health: free training provided by agency.

CVAC volunteers generally fill two vital roles; answering our 24/7 support line, and providing medical advocacy to the local area hospitals. To do so, volunteers must apply and be able to complete our 40-hour rape crisis counselor training. Upon completion, volunteers will become certified NYS Rape Crisis Counselors through the Department of Health. Trainings are generally offered in the fall and the spring, and occasionally in the summer.

Provides a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, supportive counseling, advocacy, crime victim assistance, support groups, community education and outreach. May provide services to men who are victims but is not able to accommodate them in the safe dwelling, but referrals are made for other options. Accept clothes, baby furniture, and/or household items for families of domestic violence.

Offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers as it matches the personal interests and skills of older Americans with volunteer opportunities to serve their communities. This program also offers exercise programs and a telephone reassurance program (Good Morning Broome and Good Afternoon Broome).

2026- Lifelong will start scheduling tax appointments for seniors 60+ and returning clients on 1/5/2026. Taxpayers under 60 that meet the income guidelines can begin calling for appointments on 2/2. Appointments run from 1/28-4/11/2026Free federal and state income tax preparation assistance for Tompkins County residents meeting one of these criteria: limited income, families less than $69,000 individuals with disabilities all seniors, 60 and over, with spouses of any age.at Lifelong, 119 W Court St, Ithaca.Trumansburg LibraryDryden Southworth Library

Provides activities such as leisure reading, writing, discussions with knowledgeable adults, tutoring and games that develop cognitive skills to encourage academic performance.

Mentors commit to meeting with their mentee at their school for an hour a week for a year and provide a positive influence for the student's social and emotional well-being.

Recruits and trains high school students in assisting blind senior in their homes and at Selis Manor (New York City). The Youth provide companionship, escort, and assist with reading and shopping.

Volunteers are recruited on an ongoing basis to provide support and encouragement to help develop individual and group initiative and responsibility, self-reliance, courage, personal fitness, discipline and other desirable qualities of character through participation in a wide range of organized recreational, educational and civic activities.

Offers clinical, operational or administrative volunteer opportunities. Volunteers are asked to make a commitment of 50 hours over a period of three months, whether as a learning opportunity for students or merely as a way of giving back to one's community. Clinical assignments in our residential and community-based programs may include participation in our recreational program, agency-sponsored events and leisure and relaxation therapy. Volunteers also provide one-to-one attention to our program participants, such as reading a book, taking a person for a walk, or simply serving as a "big brother or big sister." A volunteer is selected on the basis of individual interest, skill, and experience.

Provides adult volunteer mentors to youth, both boys and girls, ages 7-14, who may be facing adversity and need additional support. Mentors and youth are matched on a one to one basis. They have regular contact over an extended period of time, and may engage in a wide variety of community-based, or site-based activities. The intent is to build positive and beneficial relationships that assist the youth in their development into adults. Volunteer mentors are screened, trained, and professionally supported by a designated case manager to ensure safety and to develop individualized goals based on the youth's particular needs for this relationship.

Offers different types of volunteer opportunities, such as working with children as a tutor and/or mentor, and special event or program volunteers for book/toy drives, Holiday adoptions, etc.

Offers opportunity to volunteer and assist in patient care or administrative support. Also provides training for new patient care volunteers.

Provides volunteer opportunities for individuals or groups, such as schools, houses of worship, local clubs, etc to help with a variety of activities, such as heavy lifting, light office work, shopping assistants (Wednesday and Thursday mornings), communications, graphic design, event planning, grant writing and fund raising.

Community based program that matches an adult volunteer from the community with a child who, due to family or environmental factors, could significantly benefit from the additional support and guidance a mentor provides throughout the duration of the match.

Offers a community based mentoring program to children, ages 4-18, living in Nassau County who have a parent or close family member currently incarcerated. Trained adult mentors meet regularly with individual children, participate in activities, provide guidance and support with the goal of developing a trusting relationship. Aims to bolster self-esteem and improve quality of life through access to a range of professionally delivered health, mental health, social and financial services.

Recruits adults in the community to help relieve isolation for seniors living in their own homes. Services include friendly visits, outings errands, friendly calls, companionship activities, etc.

Provides opportunities for individuals, groups and organizations who would like to volunteer. There are several programs that might be interesting for individuals or groups, or if students need to do community service for school credit, volunteer opportunities are available at all site locations.

Troy Boys & Girls Club has opportunities available for volunteers in almost every capacity. Working with children in their groups during after school programs (mentoring, tutoring), providing specialized programs for youth and teens (arts/crafts, science, technology, dramatic arts, dance, career exploration, job preparedness), administrative support (data entry, database management, prepare mailings, office assistant, etc.), capital improvement projects, and much more.

Provides 24-hour hotline offering non-judgmental support, provides information about domestic violence and sexual assault and offers resources and referrals.

Provides opportunities for individuals, groups and organizations who would like to volunteer. There are several programs that might be interesting for individuals or groups, or if students need to do community service for school credit, volunteer opportunities are available at all site locations.

2026 Update- Appointments will begin early Feb 2026Ithaca College VITA available for individuals who are not US citizens or permanent residents. Phone number is 585-230-6663Free income tax preparation program for people with incomes under $65,000 and/or those qualifying the Earned Income Credit.Returns with foreign tax credits, adoption credits, non-resident aliens, household employment (Schedule H), business partnerships or S corporations are beyond the scope of VITAVITA Cortland operates at various locations in the county, including: Access to Independence, Saturdays and Sundays United Presbyterian Church, Fridays. Cortland YWCA, Cortland-Chenango Rural Services McGraw/Lamont Library Truxton Town Hall Tully Free Library www.cortlandfreetaxes.org for the most up to date information, including scheduling updates.