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ORGANIZATION: Community Action Marin
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program: Assistant Coordinator Volunteer
Purpose:
A VITA Assistant Coordinator volunteer contributes to community impact by providing VITA site coordinator including planning, organizing, and communicating with VITA volunteers. The Assistant Coordinator also serves as a supporting role to the VITA Site Coordinator(s) by promoting various aspects of the program such as community outreach and reporting volunteer attendance and hours.
Agency contacts:
Volunteer Services - volunteer@camarin.org
Laurel Hill, Director of Safety Net Services - lhill@camarin.org
Debbie Brown, VITA Site Coordinator - dbrown@camarin.org
Responsabilidades y funciones:
Advise and enhance development operating procedures and other administrative tasks.
Assist Agency staff and volunteers with data entry and processes related to internal platforms/tools.
Enter tax information into the appropriate software, obtain E-File authorization, and prepare taxes within certification level and within the scope of the VITA program.
Adhere to IRS Quality Site Requirements, including maintaining taxpayer privacy and confidentiality standards, and code of conduct.
Attend and obtain Tax law certification and any additional IRS training certifications
Demonstrate a positive attitude and welcome a collaborative work environment.
Aid the volunteer program which may include supporting strategic planning, reporting, developing volunteer content, and participating on meetings as needed.
Adhere to Agency privacy and confidentiality standards, and code of ethics.
Communicates with individuals in a respectful manner and responsive approach to differing beliefs and practices, sexual orientations, disability statuses, gender identities, ages, cultural preferences, linguistic needs, and other state and federal protected statuses.
Time commitment:
Flexible weekly schedule commitment
Ongoing
Required skills and qualifications:
Skills
Ability to engage with individuals in an empathetic, culturally responsible manner
Organized and detail-oriented
Verbal and written communication skills
Critical and analytical thinking
Creative and innovative within a professional environment
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Complete all IRS training requirements: Volunteer Standards of Conduct, Intake/Interview and Quality Review, the Volunteer Certification System, and the Tax Law Certification
Qualifications
Proficient in English; and proficiency in Spanish strongly desired
Demonstrate good judgement
Willingness to provide a pleasant and welcoming environment
Adapts well to a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and works effectively within a team
Basic technological knowledge
Benefits to volunteer:
Volunteer for Marin County's largest nonprofit social services provider
Assist Community Action Marin with embodying a whole-family approach
Agency laptop provided
Make a tangible impact within the community
Letters of reference (long-term volunteer commitments)
Fun, inclusive, and engaging work-environment
Location:
555 Northgate Dr., San Rafael, CA, 94903
Reasonable Accommodations:
This opportunity may involve physical demands (e.g. climb stairs, carrying, lifting, etc.) as the actions are essential function to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities to perform essential functions.
More opportunities with Community Action Marin
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Community Action Marin
Location:
555 Northgate Drive, Suite 201, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901, US
Mission Statement
Our Vision: All of us in Marin have an equal opportunity to live our lives with dignity and respect. Mission: We make it possible for people to achieve well-being by providing the education, mental health, and vital services they need. Together, we break down the barriers that get in the way of fair and lasting change in service to better outcomes for all. Promise: Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other. What We Do: We strive to improve stability, quality of life and community connection through a variety of different social services that provide the foundation to develop and sustain life skills. Our programs support clients through financial management, career coaching, free and affordable child care support, energy assistance, better nutrition, advocacy and support for families living with mental illness and overall pathways to self-sufficiency for those of low-income living in Marin. Our services are unique and broad and we are available to provide a sense of relief and guidance to our clients and have designed our services to address their needs holistically and personally. Community Action Marin's programs include: BASIC HUMAN NEEDS: Emergency Family Needs Fund, Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) EARLY CHILDHOOD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT: Head Start and Early Head Start, Marin Community Child Development Centers for families of low income FINANCIAL EDUCATION & TAX PREPARATION: Sparkpoint Marin financial, budgeting, and career coaching, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Homeless Outreach Team and housing supportive services Each program offers volunteer and employment opportunities geared toward specific program needs. Email us today and let us know how you want to get involved: volunteer@camarin.org
Description
OUR VISION: All of us in Marin have an equal opportunity to live our lives with dignity and respect.
PROMISE: Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
What We Do:We strive to improve stability, quality of life and community connection through a variety of different social services that provide the foundation to develop and sustain life skills. Our programs support clients through financial management, career coaching, free and affordable child care support, energy assistance, better nutrition, advocacy and support for families living with mental illness and overall pathways to self-sufficiency for those of low-income living in Marin. Our services are unique and broad and we are available to provide a sense of relief and guidance to our clients and have designed our services to address their needs holistically and personally. Community Action Marin's programs include:
- BASIC HUMAN NEEDS
- EARLY CHILDHOOD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
- FINANCIAL EDUCATION & TAX PREPARATION
- MENTAL HEALTH
- CARE: Homeless Outreach Team
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
San Rafael, CA 94903
DATE POSTED
November 18, 2021
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