HELP REVITALIZE OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY AS A VOLUNTEER
VITA Volunteers help keep money in the pockets of local households who need it most. As either a Tax Preparer or Greeter you can help us to provide free tax services for low to moderate income families. This service is 100% free to those that come to our sites for tax preparation.
***No prior experience is necessary! ***
What is VITA?
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program offers FREE tax help to taxpayers who need assistance. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified taxpayers.
Tax Preparers
are trained and IRS-certified to provide free income tax preparation services to working families. They help families avoid costly tax preparation fees, steer clear of predatory financial products, and make the most of tax-time credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Qualifications:
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Must successfully complete free tax preparation training & pass IRS-certification test
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Must be willing to maintain client confidentiality
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Ability to build rapport & discuss sensitive financial information with care
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No prior tax experience is required
Greeters
help to ensure that clients gain access to invaluable community services and that our sites run as smoothly as they can by verifying documentation, answering clients' initial questions, and directing the movement of clients from preparation to quality review.
Qualifications:
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Able to work with a diverse population in a professional manner
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Willingness to help people and answer questions
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Must successfully complete free intake/interview training & pass IRS-certification test
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Must be willing to maintain client confidentiality
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No prior tax or customer service experience is required
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
-- Learn a new skill that will serve you for a lifetime
-- NO previous experience necessary
-- Receive IRS certification as a volunteer tax preparer
-- Resume builder
-- Flexible volunteer hours
-- Tax sites located in the community where needed
-- Challenging/rewarding/give back to community
Volunteers come from all walks of life: Working individuals, retirees, students, homemakers, professionals, and those with a desire to give back to the community in a meaningful way.
