Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Center

It's a mystery! We have a variety of projects that need to be completed by the end of the month. You may be prepping components for a craft to include in a senior kit. You may be assembling a senior kit. You may be filling treat bags, or folding bags. It all really depends on how our projects are moving along from previous shifts. But one thing doesn't change - the fun and fellowship of volunteering together! :)

Looking for something to do on a regular basis this winter?  The VITA Tax program is looking for greeters at the St. Mary's Tax site starting Monday January 26th, 2026 thru Saturday April 11th, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

Welcome taxpayers to the tax site, direct client to complete tax intake/interview packet. Once packet is completed, Greeter will verify all paperwork has been completed correctly and verify identification documents.  

Proposed shifts:

Mondays:          12:15 – 5:00pm and 4:00 – 6:30pm

Tuesdays:         12:30 - 4:30 pm or 4:00 - 5:30 pm

(If you are available the entire shift 12:30 - 5:30 that would be great!)

Wednesdays:    12:30 - 4:30 pm or 4:00 - 5:30 pm

Saturdays:        8:15am -12:30pm

There will be a 1.5 hour training class held at:

Volunteer Center 3401 Lake Avenue Suite 4 Fort Wayne, IN 46805.

Greeter Trainings (2 times Available)

Here's to another great year!!!  If you have any questions, please contact Gretchenj@volunteerfortwayne.org

This is for Volunteers that have taken the IRS Tax Class and have passed the IRS Certification test or are in the process of taking the test.   

Please choose the day and time you would like to volunteer. 

Proposed shifts:  

**Note*** These shift times have changed to accommodate volunteers and their availability (times are flexible)

Monday:         10am – 2:00pm ; 12:00pm – 4:00pm  &  4:00pm - 6:30pm

Tuesday:        10am – 2:00pm; 12:00 -4:00 pm or 2:00 pm- 5:30pm

Wednesday:   10am – 2:00pm; 12:00 -4:00 pm or 2:00 pm- 5:30pm

Thursday:        10:00am - 2:00pm

Saturday:         8:15am - 12:30pm

Tax site will be open to the public: 

Our annual Coats for Kids runs November/December. All year round our volunteers knit/crochet hats and scarves to accompany the over 10,000 coats we hand out to children in need. We have donated yarn at our office that can be picked up for use with this project. Keep those hands busy while watching tv and keeping your social distance! We also accept baby blankets and lap blankets. 

Join us the first Thursday of each month (except September) at 10 am at our office, 3401 Lake Avenue, Suite 4 for fellowship with other knitters/crocheters! Our group is called "The Yarnsters" and we have a lot of fun! Bring a project to work on. Weather notes: if FWCS are closed there will be no group meeting. 

Fold plastic grocery sacks in the comfort of your easy chair in front of the TV! We are helping the USPS prepare for their annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive scheduled for the second Saturday in May. You must come by our office, 3401 Lake Avenue to pick up and return the supplies. Mon - Thur between 9 - 4 p.m.

Are you looking for a rewarding and safe volunteer opportunity during the pandemic? Become a Senior CHAT program volunteer.

The Senior CHAT program is a no-cost phone program that matches volunteer callers with area adults, 55 and over, for friendly phone conversations once a week. Interested volunteers provide a friendly voice to seniors who are homebound, disabled, isolated or otherwise in need of regular community contact.  Training will be provided. You will be matched with a member based on scheduling. Volunteers may choose to connect with more than one member, based on your schedule and preference. This is a perfect volunteer from home opportunity, you can make a difference!

Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to create thank you cards, letters, drawings, etc. to place in the mail call envelopes for our Veterans to receive during a future Honor Flight. They should simply be addressed Veteran and can be drawn, colored, handwritten, typed... all forms of "Thank You for Your Service" expressions are welcome. These are given to the Veterans on their flight home from their day in Washington where they reflected upon the Memorials built in their honor. The cards will be read, re-read and cherished by those brave men and women who receive them. Cards may be in any medium and envelopes are not required. Cards may be dropped off at our office Monday - Thursday 9 - 4 p.m. or mailed to:

Are you looking for a fun and safe volunteer opportunity during the pandemic? Share your love of books and children!

Read aloud a child's book while being filmed to share with the students at MLK Montessori School. Video will take place at the Volunteer Center on Lake Avenue and technology will be handled by the Volunteer Center staff.  You simply need to use your most engaging reading voice and share the pictures in the book with the kids who will be tuning in! It is taped, not live so no worries about messing up, we will simply start over!  Flexible hours to fit your schedule.

Do you enjoy volunteering assembling mailing packets and working in a group? Consider signing up to be part of our Bulk Mail Team!

You  will be notified when the Volunteer Center receives requests for Bulk Mail projects from local non profit agencies in Fort Wayne. Depending on your availability and schedule, you can then decide if you would like to sign up to help at a specific project. Flexible hours. Project locations will vary throughout the city.