Volunteer Opportunities

Tax Preparer
Provides free basic tax return preparation for eligible taxpayers. Skills: basic tax knowledge (Forms 1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ), basic training and certification provided, basic computer skills; dependability and flexibility.

Volunteer Site Coordinator
Provides coordination, organization, and supervision for all aspects of the Volunteer Tax Program site locations, including assisting with the establishment of site(s), providing on-site review of all tax returns completed at the tax site, overseeing the site(s) operation during the tax season. Skills: organizational and leadership skills, basic tax knowledge (Forms 1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ), basic tax training and certification provided, basic computer skills.

Volunteer Screener (non-certified)
Provides support to the Volunteer Tax Preparers, performs free screening of all taxpayers to ensure the customer has the necessary information required to complete his/her return, can check returns to make sure that the Site Identification Number is entered correctly and the Paid Preparer?s Section of the tax form. Skills: ability to work with the public, dependability and flexibility.

Intake Greeter
Manages the flow of the tax site by handing out forms, answering basic questions and directing taxpayers to the next available tax prepare. Skills: ability to work with the public, dependability and flexibility.

Volunteer Quality Reviewer
Provides timely on-site review of tax returns completed at a VITA site to ensure the tax returns are error-free. Skills: certification in basic and intermediate tax law, computer literacy, dependability and flexibility.

(full job descriptions available upon request)