Needs From: United Way of Northeast Florida

VITA training and certification are REQUIRED to volunteer with RealSense. If you are unable to provide proof of certification by presenting a Volunteer Agreement (IRS Form 13615), please do not register for this RealSense opportunity.

Please select the volunteer position you are interested in volunteering  at the Jax Housing Authority (JHA)  location. Be sure to type your selection in the comment box below so we can accurately note your area of interest.  

Date/Time: January 29, 2026 - April 15, 2026

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Wednesday & Friday DROP OFF ONLY  9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Positions: 

RealSense Tax Site Preparer- prepares customer’s tax return

RealSense Tax Site Quality Reviewer- checks tax returns before submission

RealSense Tax Site Screener- prepares customer’s documents before filing

RealSense Tax Site Appointment Scheduler- helps set customer’s tax appointments

If you need additional assistance, please contact:

Yolanda Stephens, Coordinator, Volunteer Services

Email: yolandas@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 330-3953

Aretha Franklin, Coordinator, Program and  Services

Email: arethaf@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 904-348-7577

Steve Norris, Tax Program Manager

Email: steven@uwnefl.org

Office phone: (904) 390-3250

Berry Good Farms of North Florida School of Special Education is a self-sustaining, urban farm that provides job training and paid employment for young adults with IDD participating in NFSSE’s Transition and Postgraduate programs. Volunteers help to harvest, plant, or clean up certain areas of our ever-expanding farm.

Required Attire: 

-Closed-toe shoes

-No tank tops or short shorts

-Hat & sealed water recommended

When you arrive, please report to the Upper School Building (to the right of the track, smaller building).

Make a Difference with The Giving Closet Project!

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help provide clothing, supplies, and essentials to students and families in need.

Volunteer Roles

Why Volunteer?

Location: Northwestern Legends Elementary 2100 W 45th Street, Jacksonville FL 32209

Important: 

Large Groups: If your organization or group is interested in volunteering, please reach out in advance to coordinate scheduling with Terri@givingclosetproject.org

DIY Volunteering Made Easy
Start your project with these quick steps:

• Create your profile on the Volunteer Hub if you don’t have one yet
• Respond to the volunteer need you want to support
• Complete the required waiver before beginning
• Log your hours using the self reporting tool after you finish

Please note:  Any volunteer hours that are reported and need verification using any other organization (MobileServe, GivePulse, Better Impact, etc.) for this or any other volunteer opportunity MUST be recorded here first.  The Volunteer Hub is our official system of record, and it allows us to accurately track volunteer impact, report community data, and ensure your hours are properly documented.

Beach Clean Up Guidelines

Directions
Jacksonville Beach Pier
303 N 1st Street
Jacksonville Beach FL 32250

Google Maps link available upon request

Parking

There is plenty of parking at the pier. Parking is free Monday through Friday, with a small fee on weekends. Early morning cleanups are usually not affected. Dress for the weather and bring gloves, trash bags, sunscreen, hats, and plenty of water. You can volunteer solo or as part of a team.

Where to clean up
You can collect trash anywhere on the sand, around the walkways, under the pier, along the main boardwalk, in the pier parking lot, and in nearby city parks on the beach including the amphitheater.

Where not to clean up
Avoid stepping into the dunes, as this causes erosion. If you can safely reach an item without entering the dunes, feel free to pick it up.
If you encounter hazardous trash, handle it carefully or skip it entirely. Place any hazardous waste you do pick up in a sealed container using a tool to avoid direct contact. Never pick up needles or broken glass with your hands.

Consolidating trash and recycling
Bring everyone together about fifteen minutes before your end time to look through what was collected and consolidate smaller bags into larger ones.
If you want to separate recyclables like plastic bottles, you are welcome to do so, but there are no recycling bins on the beach. You will need to take recyclables home or to a local facility.

Where to place your trash bags
Place your tied trash bags next to any city trash can near the beach clocks. Do not place bags inside the cans. The city prefers them beside the cans for easier pickup and to avoid overflowing the containers.

Photos

Take photos of:

Volunteer hours

Your hours will be verified using your self reported entry and the photos you send. Hours are awarded one to one, with a maximum of three per day. Please log your time through the self reporting tool in your Volunteer Hub profile.

Notes
Volunteers do not all need large bags. Smaller bags are fine for cigarette butts and small debris.
These cleanup instructions work for any beach or public waterway access point in Duval County.

For teams
You may choose the date and time that works best for your group. Be mindful of weekend parking fees.
The organizer should register on the Volunteer Hub and create a team for their event.
Encourage participants to create their own Volunteer Hub profiles so they can explore more opportunities in the community.

After your cleanup, email Volunteer@uwnefl.org with:
• Photos
• Full names of participants
• Date and times of your cleanup

Be sure to log your hours before emailing, as we verify them once your message is received. Please keep in mind that our team is small and often out in the community, so we ask for three to five business days to respond and approve hours.

We will verify hours for all participants based on the information provided and can prepare a recognition letter for your team.