If you do volunteer work for a recognized charity, you can deduct mileage and supplies for the volunteer work as a charity donation. That being said, unless you have enough other itemized deductions like mortgage interest, property tax, medical expenses, etc., to exceed your standard deduction, the volunteer "donation" will have no effect on your tax due or refund.
Federal>Deductions and Credits>Charitable Donations>Donations to Charity
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