Impact America is seeking volunteers to serve with any our initiatives. If you are a college student, Impact can help connect you to opportunities for work study or internships if they are available to you.

 

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FocusFirst

As a FocusFirst volunteer, you’ll provide free vision screenings for preschool-age children. You may attend a short training session with one of our Corps Members if you are volunteering as part of a course requirement; otherwise, all training will be provided at your first vision screening. You will utilize handheld, high-tech equipment to screen small groups of children at local Head Starts, Pre-K Programs, and daycare centers. In most cases, you will assist a trained Impact Corps Member rather than conducting the screening on your own.

 FocusFirst volunteers are needed August through November and January through May. You will be needed at 1 screening per week for a minimum of 4 weeks. 

 

SaveFirst 

As a SaveFirst volunteer, you’ll prepare tax returns for low-income, working families using a tax software program at community-based tax sites located directly in communities of need. You will attend two four-hour training sessions and pass an IRS test in order to be certified as a Volunteer Tax Preparer. No previous tax or accounting experience is necessary.

Training sessions are held on your local campus in early January. At most sites, volunteering runs from the third week of January through the end of February. Daytime, evening, and Saturday volunteer hours are available. 

SpeakFirst

As a SpeakFirst volunteer, you’ll work directly with high school students to enhance their academic performance and prepare them for debate tournaments. We have opportunities for you to provide subject-specific tutoring, as well as debate preparation. Background checks are required, and a short orientation conducted by our SpeakFirst coaches may also be required.

The SpeakFirst high school team practices Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in downtown Birmingham. Tutors for our high school students will be requested to demonstrate proficiency in their subject area and must be available during one practice per week during the academic semester. Volunteers interested in helping with debate preparation need to be available during at least two practices per week during a particular debate topic cycle (usually lasting approximately one month) as well as the Saturday tournament at which the students will debate that topic. Topics change throughout each academic semester, so there are many opportunities to participate.