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2 people are interested
VITA (Volunteer Tax Assistance)
ORGANIZATION: Up Valley Family Centers
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2 people are interested
Assist low and middle income families in the preparation of their income tax. No experience needed. You will be trained and certified to provide tax assistance with our team. Training is January and the bulk of tax prep is from January 22 to April 17 in 2018. English and Spanish speaking volunteer are welcome. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Willing to work with a diverse population. We offer the tax preparation services at our St. Helena and Calistoga sites, at the St. Helena Public Library and at Farmworker housing. Please call and ask for Norma Ferriz for more details (707) 965-5010 nferriz@upvalleyfamilycenters.org or register at http://earnitkeepitsaveit.org/volunteer/Choose the New volunteer tab and sign in at Up Valley Family Center - St. Helena (this includes times for St. Helena office and the library) or Calistoga if you prefer that.
The in classroom class January 10, 11 and 12, 9:00 to 4:00 at Napa Valley College in Napa (We will write to all registered volunteers next Monday with the exact location).
Job description:
* Pass the basic test on law tax knowledge.
* Provide basic tax preparations for those who are eligible.
* Assist tax payer’s with their electronic returns when possible.
* Maintain confidentiality of tax payer’s information.
* Screen and assist clients with intake forms.
* Determine if clients are eligible to receive free tax preparation.
More opportunities with Up Valley Family Centers
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Up Valley Family Centers
Location:
1440 Spring St., St. Helena, CA 94574, US
Mission Statement
The UPValley Family Centers mission is to ensure that community members have the resources to create healthy, happy lives for their families, to achieve self-sufficiency, and to develop the skills they need to participate fully in the community.
Description
The UpValley Family Centers works in Calistoga, St. Helena and surrounding towns located at the north end of the Napa Valley, approximately 80 miles north of San Francisco. Calistoga is known for its spas, hot springs, and vineyards. St. Helena is known for its idillic landscapes and wine industry. Approximately 40% of the city's population is Hispanic. Based on local school data, in Calistoga 75% of the children are enrolled in free lunch; in St. Helena about 45% children are enrolled in that program.
Limited affordable housing, low-wage employment opportunities and language barriers contributed to increased poverty in our community.
In 1999, Calistoga Family Center was created by a team of educators and community members who believed healthy families are the foundation of a strong community. IN 2005. St. Helena started a Family Center as well, and in 2014 both organizations merged creating the UpValley Family Centers.
Today the UPValley Family Centers serve as the heart of community services, implementing 6 different programs with several specific initiatives. The program are in the areas of: Health and Wellness, Education, Economic Success, Seniors, Immigrant Integration and Community Connections. The Center works collaboratively with community partners to improve family life.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1440 Spring St.Saint HelenaSaint Helena, CA 94574
DATE POSTED
January 2, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Reading Comprehension
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- weekdays 5 to 9, saturday 9 to 1 January to April
- If you know Spanish is a plus, but is not a requirement.