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Help low-income families move out of poverty
ORGANIZATION: PathWays PA
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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26 people are interested
PathWays PA's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free tax preparation to low-income filers so they can access valuable tax refunds and credits.
By volunteering only 3-4 hours a week during tax season, you alone can return over $30,000 to local working families! PathWays PA is looking for volunteers during the day, afternoons, evenings or Saturdays. No tax experience is required; free IRS-certified tax training is provided.
VITA volunteers will file tax returns, bringing thousands of dollars back to low-income working families; become an IRS-certified tax preparer; and get their own tax return filed for free.
Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:
- Successfully pass open book IRS certification exam on required tax law knowledge
- Prepare federal & state returns.
- Conduct thorough interview with tax filer to obtain necessary information to prepare accurate return
- Review returns prepared by other volunteers to ensure accuracy
- Treat tax clients with respect and maintain their privacy & confidentiality
- Provide information about other programs, such as financial education & counseling, FAFSA, SNAP (food stamps), LIHEAP, Healthcare and asset development strategies that tax filers may be able to utilize.
- Commit to a set schedule of 3-4 hours each week during tax season to assist our tax clients. (January 22-April 17 th)
Qualifications:
- No tax experience is required; free IRS-certified tax training is provided.
- Comfort using computers
- Good interpersonal skills and comfort with a wide range of people;
- Strong interest in helping low-moderate income people become self-sufficient by accessing job supports (tax credits, financial counseling, SNAP, affordable health & child care, housing and education);
- Dependable, hard worker
Benefit to Volunteers:
- Learn new skills that will benefit you beyond the VITA Program and make you more marketable
- Become an IRS certified preparer
- Help people access their full refunds and federal and state tax credits
- Save filers hundreds of dollars in tax preparation fees
- Gain a sense of pride as you provide a valuable service to the community
Participate in an enjoyable and rewarding experience
Locations:
- Multiple locations available throughout Philadelphia and Delaware County
Investing your time in our VITA program is an investment in your local families and communities!
For more information about becoming a VITA volunteer, contact Maria Duncan-Prince at mduncan-prince@pathwayspa.org or at 610.543.5022 x239.More opportunities with PathWays PA
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About PathWays PA
Location:
1300 E. MacDade Blvd., Folsom, PA 19033, US
Mission Statement
PathwaysPA provides programs universally committed to the development of client self-sufficiency.
Description
PathwaysPA's Self-Sufficiency Department has various projects including:
-The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program which provides free federal and state income tax assistance to families earning less than $40,000. The goal is to connect working individuals and families to federal credits and state programs that will increase their refund including the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
-Healthcare Sector project, which offers workplace English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at long-term care facilities, skill-specific training in the healthcare field in collaboration with Delaware County Community College, Math and English classes and facilitation of the Delaware County Healthcare Employers Consortium.
-Financial education, public-benefit benefits advocacy, and career exploration for low-income families through the Family Education & Advocacy Program in Philadelphia and ChesterPATHS program in Delaware County. Clients receive financial workshops and one-on-one counseling.
-Through a USDA grant, free screenings and application assistance is offered for the food stamp program. Outreach through news articles, information tables and Health Fairs are geared towards working individuals and families, many of whom believe they are not eligible because they work.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1300 E. MacDade Blvd.Folsom, PA 19033
DATE POSTED
October 18, 2017
SKILLS
- ETC / Tax Assistance
- Administrative Support
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3-4 hours per week during tax season