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3 people are interested
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers needed!
ORGANIZATION: Opportunity Junction
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
During tax season, we teach low-income taxpayers to prepare their own returns using MyFreeTaxes.com. Experienced, trained session leaders run the program, offering coaching in English and Spanish.
We need certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers to help low-income individuals and families to file their own tax returns. Volunteers will assist experienced trainers as they lead clients through a web interface called MyFreeTaxes.com. We need your help to support these trainers by answering client questions and monitoring the room.
Last year we helped 243 families claimed more than $515,000 in tax refunds.
Benefits: You will be helping grateful people learn how to file their own tax returns and gain knowledge about tax law.
Requirements: need an IRS VITA certification in order to serve as a tax volunteer. You can get this through the IRS website: https://apps.irs.gov/app/vita/. Basic level required.
We have sessions every Friday at 6:00pm and Saturday at 10:00am starting Friday, January 19th.
Must be able to commit through the tax season (last day Saturday, April 14).
More opportunities with Opportunity Junction
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Opportunity Junction
Location:
3102 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch, CA 94509, US
Mission Statement
Opportunity Junction fights poverty by helping low-income Contra Costa residents gain the skills and confidence to get and keep jobs that support themselves and their families. At Opportunity Junction, technology, literacy and personal development combine with real world experience to put people on the road to economic self-sufficiency.
Description
The Job Training and Placement Program works with 45 participants per year to intensively train and provide job experience in computer-related occupations. Participants receive training on computer programs like Excel and Word, are instructed on business English and Math concepts, and participate in life skills classes to prepare them for re-entering the workforce. They also have access to case management and counseling services.
Our evening program, the Technology Center, provides free evening adult education classes and assistance in computer basics and English as a Second Language. Volunteers act as teachers, tutors, and mentors. Currently, classes focus on basics, but we hope to expand to intermediate levels in the future. We also provide drop-in computer access and individual tutoring as tutors are available. Classes are offered Monday-Thursday 6-9 p.m. at our location. Students can come at any time to register. Students may come on any evening they choose.
Our office in Bay Point offers career development services. Staff help individuals with resumes, job search, and case management. Free evening classes are also offered at Bay Point, covering basic computer skills and English as a Second Language. Volunteers teach these classes, as well as those in Antioch.
Please contact us only if you are interested in working with us for six weeks or more.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3102 Delta Fair Blvd.Antioch, CA 94509
DATE POSTED
January 8, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 months - Friday 6:00pm and Saturday 10:00am
- Need an IRS VITA certification. Basic level required.