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12 people are interested
Tax Preparer ( Volunteer Opportunity )
ORGANIZATION: Campaign for Working Families
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12 people are interested
Every year, the Campaign for Working Families, Inc. recruits, trains, and manages hundreds of
volunteers who staff free tax sites across Philadelphia and surrounding counties, including South Jersey.
In 2017, CWFI’s Philadelphia and South Jersey tax sites provided over 39,000 taxpayers with access to
important tax credits through free tax preparation, resource building and asset development. Since our
founding, CWFI has brought in over $350 million in refunds to the region’s economy.
For this upcoming tax season, CWFI is seeking highly motivated and mature individuals with above-
average PC and software skills to fill our Tax Associate volunteer positions. The position is ideal for
individuals who possess strong quantitative skills, accounting or tax preparation experience. This is a
great training opportunity for Accounting, Finance and Business majors.
Tax Associates will be engaged in various roles including tax preparation (including virtual) and operations/administrative support. Duties and responsibilities may expand based upon individual strengths and schedule availability. Must be available to attend 8 hours of training scheduled in January.
Spring Schedule:
Must be available to work daytime shifts, two to three days a week (Monday-Saturday) during tax
season Jan. 15th - April 15th. Minimum requirement of 24 hours served throughout the tax season .
Volunteers will be engaged in a variety of activities/projects including the following:
o Obtain IRS tax certification at Basic or Advanced level
o Tax Preparation
o Quality Review
If you are interested in this opportunity please email Jonathan Barnes: jbarnes@cwfphilly.org
More opportunities with Campaign for Working Families
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Campaign for Working Families
Location:
935 North 29th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, US
Mission Statement
Organized in 2003, the Campaign for Working Families, Inc. (CWFI) seeks practical ways to improve the economic status of individuals and working families, so that they can have the opportunity to increase their income, wisely manage their finances, protect themselves from expensive financial services and build assets. We work to increase the economic viability of low income working households so that they can plan for stable, secure futures and can participate fully in civic and community life.
Description
YOUR EFFORTS CAN HELP PUT MORE MONEY IN THE POCKETS OF THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST: Low-income working families are hit the hardest in these rough economic times. YOU can help bring $60,000 in tax returns to Philadelphia households by joining our effort to provide free tax preparation services. No experience necessary; we will train you to become a Resource Builder, Certified IRS Tax Preparer or Greeter. Sign up today to turn your free time into money for Philadelphia families!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Tax Site LocationVarious Locations Throughout PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA 19107
DATE POSTED
January 10, 2018
SKILLS
- Financial Planning
- ETC / Tax Assistance
- Business Development & Sales Management
- Accounting
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of 24 hours served during tax season