Community Volunteering

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AARP Tax-Aide

Get trained to become an IRS-certified volunteer tax preparer and be able to prepare free Federal and State tax returns for low-income clients

Learn more or submit an interest form on the Tax-Aide volunteer page

taxaide@aarp.org

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RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)

Must be 55+

518-459-2857 | info@colonieseniors.org

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CSSC (Colonie Senior Service Centers)

Must be under 55

518-459-2857 | info@colonieseniors.org

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Albany Med Volunteers

Will need to fill out an application and get training

518-262-3491

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The Community Hospice

Visit hospice patients at home, in the nursing home or hospital, providing companionship and helping out as any friend or neighbor would. Sit and talk, run errands or sometimes prepare light meals

ascarlett@communityhospice.org

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Lunchtime Chats

One hour phone calls with seniors about various topics every Tuesday and Friday from 1-2pm

518-456-2898 | info@communitycaregivers.org

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Mohawk Hudson Humane Society

A variety of different ways to volunteer including cat and dog enrichment, cleaning kennels, and laundry, etc.

(518) 834-8128

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Homeward Bound

Volunteer as a foster home for animals or help the organization at clinics, pet transportation etc.

Volunteer/Foster Application

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