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Tax Assistance Volunteer!

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ORGANIZATION: Educational Alliance/Manny Cantor Center

  • 21 people are interested

OVERVIEW

Manny Cantor Center's Family Resource Center is an official VITA Site. VITA is a program of the IRS where volunteers help low and moderate income New Yorkers prepare their taxes. Help make a difference for those that need support in filing their taxes!

WHAT IS YOUR COMMITMENT?

  • Available for a minimum 3 hour/shift during the following Thursdays (Please note: we are alternating from in person and virtual) and/or Saturdays. The dates and times are below:

    • Thursdays
        • IN PERSON (10 AM - 2 PM): 2/20,3/13,3/27,4/3
      Saturdays
      • IN PERSON (10 AM - 2 PM): 2/22, 3/8, 3/22, 3/29, 4/12

  • The VITA Site will run from February - April

  • Support community members in preparing and completing their taxes

  • Complete VITA's tax preparation certification training and exam

  • If you are certified in Tax Law, please include that in the additional comments section

  • You can view more information on VITA here , and see more information on the specific roles here.

HOW TO GET STARTED:

  • Complete our Volunteer Application ( https://cerv.is/0038gJjfK2q). Please include any experience with tax preparing (or related skills), and any certifications you have in the additional details section.
  • Call with a member of of our team

APPLY TO BE A TAX ASSISTANCE VOLUNTEER IF YOU...

  • Bilingual English/Mandarin, English/Cantonese, or English/Spanish strongly encouraged
  • Experience in tax preparation or finance (ex. VITA or other tax preparer volunteer, book keeper, accountant)
  • Willingness to interact individuals of diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds
  • Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work as part of a team

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About Educational Alliance/Manny Cantor Center

Location:

197 E BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10002, US

Mission Statement

Educational Alliance brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities..

Description

Our commitment to the diversity of the Lower East Side is reflected in our programming: Head Start classrooms sit alongside our private preschool; the Weinberg Center for Balanced Living creates community for older adults of all backgrounds and abilities; our fitness center is utilized by neighborhood residents of all ethnicities, income levels, and ages through an innovative tiered membership model. The Educational Alliance Art School uses the study and mastery of fine arts to forge connections between students and master teachers. Afterschool programs serve community needs for recreation, fitness, education, and college preparation. Community and cultural programming invites deep conversation and calls to action.

The Manny Cantor Center is the flagship building of Educational Alliance, a community-based organization offering a wide range of programs that integrate education, social services, arts and recreation throughout the Lower East Side and East Village. Created to assist Eastern European Jews immigrating to NYC, it has been serving the area since 1889. Educational Alliance has grown and changed as the Lower East Side has; now serving the diverse population that currently resides here.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

197 East BroadwayManny Cantor CenterNew York, NY 10002

(40.71397,-73.98837)
 

DATE POSTED

February 24, 2025

SKILLS

  • Financial Literacy
  • Financial Planning
  • ETC / Tax Assistance
  • Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Financial Service Assistance

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Minimum three hours per week.
  • Some experience with tax preparing, accounting and/or vita certification needed.

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