ACORN Centers Volunteer OpportunitiesACORN Centers was created as a groundbreaking campaign to build wealth in low-income communities. Every year, American families miss out on billions of dollars in tax credits and benefits they deserve. Many low-income families may be eligible for a number of programs designed to enhance the income, health and nutrition of working and lower-income individuals and families. These include annual tax refunds and year-round support in paying for necessities like food, child care, health care and utility bills. These programs can help reduce your debt, improve your family’s health and nutrition, build and sustain your savings and help you achieve long-term economic stability.
ACORN Centers provide free tax preparation, benefits application assistance, foreclosure prevention, financial literacy training, and more. And we need your help to keep providing these free services to the community.
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Greeter - Intake Assistant - Tax Preparer - Benefits Screener - Community Outreach Specialist
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTEERS
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Maturity, responsibility, and patience.
- Able to follow instructions and work independently when required.
- Able to work with diverse groups of people.
- Able to commit to at least a 4-hour shift each day you volunteer.
- Sign a Volunteer Agreement Contract that governs expectations for both ACORN and the volunteer.
English-Spanish proficiency and basic computer knowledge helpful. Training provided.
For more information, contact your local ACORN Center (click here for locations),or e-mail our national volunteer coordinator. | 
