VITA Interpreter

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Interpreters work with VITA clients throughout the tax preparation process. Volunteers who speak Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, and Vietnamese are always needed.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Volunteer Site Coordinator and others at a VITA site to assist with interpreting tax payer information
• Provide free interpreter services at VITA sites
• Encourage clients to save a portion of their refund as a savings bond or in a savings account or safe and secure prepaid debit card
• Maintain confidentiality of taxpayer information
• Ensure no compensation of any kind is accepted for volunteer services provided

Requirements:

• Pass the Standard of Conduct and Intake/Interview & Quality Review certifications through Link and Learn
• Read all communications and updates on tax requirements or procedural changes
• Respect client privacy
• Maintain accurate records of assistance provided
• Give 24-hour cancellation notice when unable to volunteer at your site

Qualifications:

• Ability to work as a volunteer one shift per week (4 hours), totaling at least 30 hours from late January to April 17, 2018
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skill and comfort with a wide range of people
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Commitment to strengthening families by increasing self-sufficiency
• Proficiency in English and Cantonese, Mandarin, or Spanish. Ability to translate both languages helpful.
• Basic tax knowledge (Form 1040, Form 1040A, and Form 1040EZ) is helpful, but not required
• Experienced interpreter preferred but not required

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out google form below or email Amreen Akhtar at volunteer@ebaldc.org

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6ZVQeT2DcjKC3ywDaDDU0K9ttad7MvJCmmln_gxFtK6OuIw/viewform