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Tax Screener Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE in DENVER
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5 people are interested
BACKGROUND: The mission of the IRC is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future.
SCOPE OF WORK: The IRC’s Program Quality and Innovation Unit assists offices which help newly arrived refugees and other low-income individuals reach self-sufficiency by finding entry-level employment and progress to living wage jobs; learn basic financial management skills and build assets; start small businesses; and access Earned Income Tax Credit. Under the supervision of the Tax Site Coordinator, Volunteer Tax Screeners will ensure that taxpayers have all the necessary information and documents required to complete a tax return. The program is offering services to clients in IRC offices located in Phoenix, AZ; Denver, CO; Elizabeth, NJ; New York, NY; Dallas, TX; and Salt Lake City, UT. The IRC’s goal is to assist 4,000 taxpayers in preparing their returns in a safe, culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.
COMMITMENT: January- April 2023 between 3-15 hours per week
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Refer taxpayers with 'out-of-scope’ returns to a professional return preparer.
· Complete all IRC and IRS mandated trainings and certifications, including the Standards of Conduct (VSC) certification and Basic level certification (IRC prefers certifying at the Advanced level).
· Ensure the taxpayer has brought the required documents (e.g. valid photo identification, Social Security card(s), W-2, 1099, 1095, prior year’s return, etc.) for tax return completion. Give each taxpayer Form 13614-C and the Intake/Interview & Quality Review Sheet to complete.
· Explain the site’s return preparation process to the taxpayer. Provide assistance in scanning and uploading necessary tax documents while also verifying taxpayer identification.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. The volunteer will learn how to effectively coordinate VITA program
2. The volunteer will learn about providing financial services to community members.
REQUIREMENTS:
· High school diploma required. Students studying finance, accounting, or a related field, preferred.
· No previous experience as a VITA volunteer required - IRC will provide the required training for the program per IRC’s and the IRS’s policies.
· Excellent customer service skills, including experience working with a diverse client base;
· Strong organizational skills and high level of attention to detail;
· High level of computer literacy;
· High level of comfort and effectiveness in working with multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams;
· Strong commitment to economic empowerment of low-income and underserved populations;
· Go through an IRC background check
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
· Position will require travel to IRC office or other tax preparation location. Standard, professional office environment;
· Some evening and weekend work hours will be required;
· If working virtually, home internet and personal computer/laptop required.
This position reports to the Tax Site Coordinator and local Financial Capabilities Staff.
This is an unpaid volunteer position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available
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About INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE in DENVER
Location:
1873 S. Bellaire St., 5th Floor, Denver, CO 80222, US
Mission Statement
The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and regain control of their future.
Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit humanitarian organization that works in the U.S. and around the world to help people whose lives and livelihoods have been shattered by conflict and disaster as they survive, recover and regain control of their future. We are one of the nine national resettlement agencies that partner with the U.S. Department of State/Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) to provide services to refugees approved for resettlement through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.
The International Rescue Committee provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America. Each year, thousands of people, forced to flee violence and persecution, are welcomed by the people of the United States into the safety and freedom of America. These individuals have survived against incredible odds. The IRC works with government bodies, civil society actors, and local volunteers to help them translate their past experiences into assets that are valuable to their new communities. In Denver and other offices across the country, the IRC helps them to rebuild their lives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1873 S. Bellaire St.5th FloorDenver, CO 80222
DATE POSTED
November 22, 2022
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training