United Way is working to advance the common good by focusing on the building blocks of a good life – education, income, health and neighborhoods. But we can’t do it alone. We need the heads, hands and hearts of committed people like you to help us tackle the problems facing our community. We provide easy access to a wide range of volunteer opportunities. Whether you want to volunteer with your family, coworkers or on your own, we can help you find the opportunity right for you.
Tough times continue to equal escalating requests for help. United Way of Metropolitan Nashville gives you an opportunity to volunteer through Days of Action - connecting your generousity with hands-on engagement to make an impact in the lives of Nashvillians.
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Last tax season 175 volunteers helped working families get the full value of their earned refunds at 13 sites around town. With the economy still in a slump and so many suffering job losses and reduced hours, United Way expects the need for free help during the upcoming tax season to be even greater. We’re adding sites and will need even more volunteers to help their fellow citizens. Now is your chance to be a part of this crucial volunteer effort!
The Nashville Alliance for Financial Independence, a United Way initiative, is coordinating Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Volunteers to provide free tax preparation for households earning $49,000 or less.
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Norma Mineo had been a hairdresser until rheumatoid arthritis forced her to retire.
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