Volunteer Ventura County

Thank you, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), United Way of Ventura County, VOLUNTEERS for taking the time to attend December's VITA's Tax Law and Certification Training. United Way would also like to acknowledge Simi Valley Corner Bakery who donated food for both Simi Valley VITA trainings. Plenty of coffee, baked goods, sandwiches and chips were enjoyed by all. For more information about VITA, contact Teresa Casas, [email protected]

Thank you Amgen, Thousand Oaks, for Living United in Ventura County. Over 100 Amgen employees volunteered their morning working at the Potrero Creek Restoration project in Newbury Park. Volunteers worked closely with the Mountains Restoration Trust (MRT) staff, planting California native trees. Ventura County United Way thanks Amgen for their community volunteer spirit!

Ventura County Homeless Count 2017 needs you! How many people are homeless in Ventura County? Help us find out by volunteering to be part of a Count Team. The County of Ventura needs your help to complete the Homeless Persons Count taking place on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Volunteers are needed to be part of counting project sites throughout Ventura County. - Won't you consider joining this enormously powerful cause? Register to volunteer at www.volunteerventuracounty.org. (Volunteer Ventura County.org) Questions, contact Yvonne Flores, [email protected]

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United Way of Ventura County wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving!

United Way of Ventura County is so grateful to have CLU Student Intern, Brandy Alonzo-Mayland. Brandy has been extremely busy this fall semester, working on a number of United Way marketing projects. United Way THANKS Brandy for her dedication and hard work!

United Way Food Drive. Help us fill our food container! United Way of Ventura County is hosting a food drive, which runs until November 30th. Please bring non-perishable food items to our office, 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd, Camarillo, CA 93012 - All food donations stay local in Ventura County and will go to feed those in need!

You can make a difference! Last year VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) prepared over 2000 free tax returns for low to middle income taxpayers, in Ventura County. To volunteer as a Tax Preparer sign up for upcoming December training. http://www.volunteerventuracounty.org/agency/detail/ For more information, contact Teresa Casas, [email protected]

Holiday Food Drive Help United Way of Ventura County fight hunger in Ventura County. Food donations are being accepted at United Way from October 31 through November 30, 2016. For more information, contact Yvonne Flores at (805) 485-6288 or [email protected]

Are you a student and want to get hands-on experience preparing tax returns and earning volunteer hours too? Added bonus: You develop communication skills and gain knowledge about taxes while helping your community. http://go.usa.gov/DSK9 #taxvolunteer

Volunteer Today! - Help low-income families achieve greater economic security, by being a VITA VOLUNTEER. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) needs volunteers. Tax Preparation volunteers and Intake/Screening Volunteers are needed. To learn more or to register for a volunteer opportunity, please visit www.volunteerventuracounty.org or call Teresa Casas, at (805) 485-6288, ext. 233.

Serve with a local nonprofit as an AmeriCorps Member. Are you passionate, professional, and looking to make a lasting impact? You may be the one we're searching for! United Way of Ventura County is seeking a dedicated indivdual to help build the capacity of a local nonprofit volunteer program in Ventura County. This position is a valuable opportunity to develop and apply your leadership and community organizing skills to make a lasting difference. To learn more about this position, contact Yvonne Flores at (805) 485-6288, X276 or [email protected]