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Tax Preparation Volunteers

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ORGANIZATION: Town of North Reading

  • 12 people are interested

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide helps seniors, low-income individuals and families file their taxes free of charge, claim senior circuit breaker and other tax credits. Tax-Aide volunteers are trained and IRS-certified every year to make sure they know about and understand the latest changes and additions to the tax code.

Training is usually completed in December and early January. This is a seasonal opportunity, with client interactions from February 1 to April 15.

AARP Massachusetts is seeking new volunteers who are willing to:

1. Train and sere as tax preparers at the O'Leary Senior Center. Basic computer skills are required, expeirence filing your own taxes is helpful. Complete IRS training and certification, with training and materials provided.

2. A friendly and adaptable Greeter makes the tax preparation experience smooth for clients and volunteers. Greters welcome clients and check that they have the necessary documents to complete their tax returns. Additionally, they help schedule appointments and match volunteers based on client needs.

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About Town of North Reading

Location:

235 North Street, North Reading, MA 01864, US

Mission Statement

The North Reading Division of Public Services offers a range of opportunities for residents to engage with their community. Volunteer and professional instructors lead activities for all ages one-time, for a limited series, or year-round. Poll workers, parks maintenance, and summer recreation staff help serve the public during the busiest seasons of year. You can help support a one-time event like our Veterans Day ceremony, or serve lunch once a week at the Senior Center. Please reach out to the Director of Public Services, lhartman@northreadingma.gov or to any department to learn more about current opportunities.

Description

The six departments within the Division of Public Services include: Town Clerk, Flint Memorial Library, Parks & Recreation, Elder Services, Veteran Services, and Youth Services.

CAUSE AREAS

Computers & Technology
Education & Literacy
Seniors
Computers & Technology, Education & Literacy, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

157 Park StreetNorth Reading, MA 01864

(42.57463,-71.07645)
 

SKILLS

  • Financial Literacy
  • ETC / Tax Assistance
  • Accounting
  • Data Entry
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Organization

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Online training requirement with certification from the IRS, takes roughly 6 to 18 hours to complete. At least one shift per week Feb 1 to April 15 (3 to 4 hour shifts).
  • CORI check. Ethics training and compliance. All work is checked by an experienced tax preparer. You will have trust-based interactions with people who need help, improve their financial situations, and reduce stress.

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