Interpreter for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
ORGANIZATION: COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF BUTTE COUNTY INC
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In collaboration with community partners, through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, CAA provides no cost tax preparation assistance to families and individuals with household incomes of $53,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers. We help over 1200 families annually to file accurate tax returns, putting needed money back into their budget and benefitting our local community.
Provide free language interpreter services to customers who are not fluent in English. Basic tax knowledge is helpful, but it is not required for this position.
Volunteer Criteria:
- Must be VITA Certified before the first VITA Site opening date (usually mid-January) VITA Certification requires approximately 40 hours to complete
- Be able to follow basic instructions and be reliable
- Report to Agency neatly groomed and wear clothing that is professional, appropriate for the employee's position
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills
- Practice discretion and maintain confidentiality with sensitive/private information
- Ability to communicate and provide assistance to people with disabilities
More opportunities with COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF BUTTE COUNTY INC
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About COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF BUTTE COUNTY INC
Location:
PO BOX 6369, 181 East Shasta Ave, CHICO, CA 95927, US
Mission Statement
CAABCI serves as a catalyst to reduce poverty and it's symptoms through: Providing quality services; developing resources; collaborating with others; advocating on behalf of the economically and socially disadvantaged; empowering individuals and improving the conditions in which people live, learn and work.
Description
At Butte County CAA we provide hope to people struggling with poverty to become more self-sustaining by meeting tangible needs in the areas of energy savings, affordable food, and housing.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
181 East Shasta AveChico, CA 95973
DATE POSTED
April 8, 2021
SKILLS
- ETC / Tax Assistance
- Accounting
- Bookkeeping
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 40 hours of online training needs to be completed prior to mid-January. Hours are flexible Tuesday-Saturday. 4 hour shifts available M-Sat, flexible with your schedule. TBD once volunteers are trained.