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15 people are interested
Assist a family in Chicago Heights!
ORGANIZATION: Center for Economic Progress
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15 people are interested
Lift Communities. Volunteer. The Center for Economic Progress (CEP) provides volunteers with the chance to work one-on-one with working families to make tax time an opportunity to get ahead.
No experience is necessary! All training is provided; online training is available now and classroom training takes place in January. Volunteers are asked to commit to just one shift per week between January and April.
Volunteer positions available:
Tax Preparer: Work with clients to file federal and state tax returns and provide counseling on tax credits and forms.
Tax Site Specialist: Perform essential non-tax-preparation activities, including client intake, translating and sorting tax returns.
Savings Coach: Help clients develop and further understand their financial goals, barriers to saving, and ways to effectively manage their money. (Volunteer Savings Coaches currently work at the following sites: Auburn Gresham, Bronzeville, Loop, Uptown, Aurora, Chicago Heights, Elgin)
Next steps: Register to volunteer at www.economicprogress.org/volunteer to view training dates, volunteer locations, and schedules. Contact Volunteer Engagement at (312) 630-0288 or volunteer@economicprogress.org You can serve your community or any other of your choice by serving at one of our 15 sites around Chicagoland located in:
During the 2016 tax season, more than 690 CEP volunteers helped over 18,000 families stand on their own. Now it's your turn to help get your city on its feet.
Be part of a mission that returned over $28 million to hard working Illinois families last year!
Register to volunteer, view training schedules and find a site near you at www.economicprogress.org/volunteer .
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About Center for Economic Progress
Location:
567 W Lake Street, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60661, US
Mission Statement
The Center for Economic Progress (CEP) helps low-income, working families as a trusted provider of tax and financial services. Everything we do, from direct service to informing public policy, improves the financial stability of those we serve.
Description
Tax Help
CEP provides low-wage workers with free, high quality tax preparation and an alternative to paid tax preparers. We serve families who make less than $50,000 and individuals who make less than $25,000. Based on these income guidelines, we can help one in three Illinois residents.
Tax Clinic
Through our tax clinic, we provide free, professional representation to low-wage taxpayers facing an IRS controversy. We also o ffer tax training for small businesses to establish sound business practices, build their knowledge of record keeping and self-employment tax laws.
Financial Services
We help promote financial education and sound money practices -- helping cut ties to predatory financial services. We provide year-round workshops and one-on-one financial coaching to h elp clients set financial goals; c reate a spending plan; access safe and affordable bank products like bank accounts and small dollar loans; and review and correct credit reports and improve credit scores.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Bloom Township425 S HalstedChicago Heights, IL 60411
DATE POSTED
October 28, 2016
SKILLS
- Spanish
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- One shift/week between late January to mid- April