Prepare taxes for individuals who are older, have disabilities, or have low incomes

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Empower yourself and your community by learning a new skill, or using the skills you already have! The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is seeking volunteers to help low income and senior community members get the most out of their tax filings.

Purpose: Help with paperwork that can seem overwhelming to someone who is unfamiliar with filing taxes. Assist clients in organizing paperwork, filling out forms, and filing taxes.

What you could be doing: meet with individuals needing assistance with filing taxes. Meetings may take place at the client’s home, at community centers, or other settings.

Qualifications: Polite, helpful, problem solver, patient, be willing to complete online and in-person training. No previous experience needed- you will be supervised by a professional who can help you with any problems you may run into.

Timeframe: A handfull of online training hours + a handfull of in-person training hours, followed by appointments with clients throughout the year. Flexible.

Benefits:

• Training from helpful staff
• Flexible schedule for vacations - make sure you enjoy your retirement!
• Volunteer liability insurance to supplement your own medical and auto insurance
• Invitation to volunteer recognition events
• Meet like-minded people, make friends, build connections
• Feel good knowing you are doing a good deed

Volunteers must be age 55 or better to apply. Provide your phone number when applying.Email rsvp@csswashtenaw.org or call (734) 971-9781 ext. 364