United Way of Etowah County

RSVP works with two different organizations that need drivers. One is The Love Center, which is a homeless shelter for women and families in Gadsden. The Love Center needs drivers sporadically to drive a person to an appointment or a job interview, and they will usually ask for this a few days in advance. The second is MANNA (Meals At Noon Nutrition Assistance). MANNA drivers dedicate about 2 hours one day a week or one day a month to deliver hot, nutritious meals to elderly or disabled individuals. Obviously, a requirement for this volunteer opportunity would be a valid drivers license, up-to-date auto insurance, and a clean driving record.

Gadsden, AL

Through 8/24/20

RSVP operates the IRS free tax preparation & filing program in Etowah & Cherokee Counties, and we need volunteers who would like to prepare tax returns or simply be a greeter at one of our locations. Training is provided and volunteers are never alone, there is always at least 2 volunteers working together and a Site Coordinator available. There will be a one week training in January, 2019; after that we ask that you commit to at least one day per week.

Gadsden, AL

3/25/19 9:00 AM +more

Reading Buddies are needed in several local elementary schools. RSVP has purchased materials for volunteers to use with kindergarten - 3rd grade students that engage their senses of touch, hearing & seeing to help them learn to read and comprehend better. Volunteers will work one-on-one or in a small group (no more than 6) of children for 30 minutes once or twice a week using the provided material. This has been proven effective in helping children who are behind grade level in reading. A schedule will be agreed upon between the volunteer and the school, and volunteers also can choose which grade they want to work with.

Gadsden, AL

Through 5/31/19

RSVP offers a free tax preparation & filing service in Etowah and Cherokee Counties. This service is in partnership with the IRS. Volunteers are needed as tax preparers and greeters at our locations and are asked to work a schedule (usually one day/week) during tax season (late January through April 15, 2019). Training will be provided.

Walnut Grove, AL

4/3/19 10:00 AM

2-1-1/ First Call for Help provides the most up-to-date information available to people who call We strive to: To maintain the professionalism in the provision of this service according to the United Way of America/AIRS National Standards and 2-1-1 Connects Alabama; To promote 2-1-1 and United Way in the community Key Responsibility: Answer 2-1-1/First Call for Help phone calls and using the Resource Library database (iCAROL) referring clients, as appropriate, to resources that will meet their needs. Learn and update resources available to people of Etowah County on a regular basis Serve as an advocate, as needed, in linking clients to services

Gadsden, AL

Through 7/20/19

A month before school begins each fall, we need volunteers to purchase, donate, and organize items to help children get prepared for school. We collect school clothes , paper & notebooks, pencils & crayons, and other general school supplies. Come lend a hand and help the children of our county be ready for school.

Gadsden, AL

Through 12/31/20

In assisting with Disaster Relief efforts, help with stuffing First Response Bags with a variety of health and hygiene products, along with children's coloring books, crayons, and stuffed animals! These kits are delivered to disaster sites and distributed to the victims of these disasters. They are priceless gifts to those who have suddenly lost everything!

Gadsden, AL

Through 12/31/20

Help to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of people in the county, by assisting with a variety of activities in the Association, including photography for PR purposes, graphic design work, serving as a receptionist, answering phones, filing, making reminder phone calls, sorting donated items, and stuffing envelopes for mailings.

Gadsden, AL

Through 12/31/20

A Unit Commissioner is a volunteer that is responsible for visiting with 2 or 3 assigned units (Cub Scout Pack or Boy Scout Troop) at least 2 times a year. The Unit Commissioner helps ensure that the unit is meeting regularly and that the youth in the unit are advancing through the program. All of the Unit Commissioners meet once a month with the District Commissioner to report on the units they are

Centre, AL

Through 1/5/20

The stresses on children today can be quite overwhelming, having a mentor can be a life-changing experience for the child, as well as the volunteer. Mentoring is as simple as spending regular time with a child, getting to know each other, playing sports and games, going to the movie, taking trips with the agency or just enjoying our local community together. By being a mentor your encouragement and friendship will help a child have higher aspirations for their future, greater confidence, better relationships with peers and adults, and educational success. For more information of how to get involved call Big Brothers Big Sisters at 256-546-5079. Don't miss out on this life changing opportunity.

Gadsden, AL

Through 12/31/19

Knit to your hearts content for our Hospice patients. The beautiful knitting of lap blankets, warm footies, scarves, etc. are wonderful for lifting the spirits of our patients, as well as for helping to keep them warm and toasty! Gather friends for group projects, or knit during your spare time. Either way, the spirits of everyone involved will be lifted!

Gadsden, AL

Through 12/31/19

MANNA volunteers give 1-2 hours per week to deliver hot meals to MANNA clients. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday. They pick meals up between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM, deliver the meals and return empty trays back to the delivery dispatch area. Indivduals interested in permanant routes and individuals interested in substituting are needed.

Through 1/31/20