- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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12 people are interested
Volunteer Income Tax Assistor (VITA) & More!
ORGANIZATION: Denver Asset Building Coalition
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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12 people are interested
Train to become a Volunteer Income Tax Assitor (VITA) IRS certified volunteer! Do you love to make an impact in the lives of individuals and families? We need YOU! Do you love to learn new things? We need YOU! Do you love working alongside a group of passionate volunteers who are passionate about the causes you love? We need YOU!
Volunteers are the backbone of DABC and are retired and current professionals within the tax industry, accounting and tax students from area colleges, graduate student interns, and so much more. Previous accounting experience is NOT required!
What does it take to volunteer? A passion for helping your community and making a difference in the lives of so many. You will receive free training from DABC staff and learn how to provide free tax help for low-to-moderate income families who need assistance preparing their tax returns.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Greeter/Screener: Create a welcoming and organized atmosphere while ensuring clients have the necessary tax documents to complete their tax returns. IRS Tax law certification is NOT required.
- Translator: Provide free translator and interpreter services to clients not fluent in English. Spanish, French, Chinese, American Sign-Language are some of the most common languages spoken. IRS Tax law certification is NOT required, although basic tax knowledge is helpful.
- Tax Preparer: Certify through the IRS in tax law training and work one-on-one with individuals and families to provide free tax preparation. Training and study materials provided by DABC.
- Administrative: Help DABC staff promote the services of DABC by enhacing our presence on social media outlets. Work with staff to research grants, send mailings to our clients, recruit volunteers, and so much else.
- Social Media/Marketing/PR/Communications: Love to take photos, write, campaign and more? Do you enjoy making impact videos? Develop your portfolio while helping to grow DABC's impact through new marketing and PR efforts.
More opportunities with Denver Asset Building Coalition
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Denver Asset Building Coalition
Location:
2475 W. 26th Ave., Denver, CO 80211, US
Mission Statement
To provide free tax preparation, financial education, and financial services through accessible sites in Denver to help the underserved build for the future and become economically stable.
Description
The Problem: Even with a steady job, many working families are struggling to make ends meet. They may be stuck in low-wage jobs due to their education status or past work history. In addition to having limited income, many of these families are not connected to the financial mainstream. Some don't have bank accounts, others may be in debt or have bad credit, and many don't own a home. The
Solution: The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a powerful work incentive and antipoverty tool that has benefited millions of low-income families since its inception. The EITC is a refundable credit offered through the Internal Revenue Service to working families that can increase refunds by thousands of dollars. National estimates indicate that approximately 15% of eligible families do not claim the EITC. Some don't think they are eligible. Some families may feel that since they owe too little to have to file that there is no benefit to them filing at all. Education and outreach are crucial to these families.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Mi Casa Resource Center Tax Site360 Acoma StreetDenver, CO 80223
DATE POSTED
September 19, 2016
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Financial Literacy
- ETC / Tax Assistance
- Accounting
- Customer Service
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Free training provided by DABC staff is 8 hours.
- You choose the amount of time you want to give to this community! We have flexible hours and days.