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Nov 11
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Jan 31
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12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
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San Diego, CA 92114
Home Start is a social services agency dedicated to reducing child abuse and strengthening families in San Diego. They help more than 15,000 clients with services in housing, domestic violence, parenting, behavioral health, emergency assistance, financial counseling and more. They are seeking friendly, detail-oriented volunteers to help clients navigate the process and schedule appointments as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. VITA exists to provide free tax assistance to many low-to-moderate income families across the country. Each year Home Start serves hundreds of VITA clients throughout San Diego County. Main Tasks Complete one (1) online IRS certification Answer calls on dedicated VITA phone line. Retrieve and deliver messages from clients to VITA tax preparers. Return phone calls to assist clients as appropriate. Maintain your timesheet. Assist phone screener, tax preparer and VITA Coordinator as needed. Maintain confidentiality of client information. The VITA program is an essential service that helps low income San Diego County residents solely through the compassion and efforts of volunteers. Join the team - please express your interest today! Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Location All client services will be provided remotely through drop off, phone or remote counseling. All voluteers will be providing client services from Home Start offices at the Jacobs Center. Home Start will provide all necessary training, equipment and resources required to provide services. Shift Availability Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of one full shift weekly. This can be completed in a full 8-hour shift or through a combination of 4-hour partial shifts. VITA services will be provided: Tuesday through Friday 12:00pm-8:00pm (Partial: 12:00pm-4:00pm or 4:00pm-8:00pm) Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm (Partial 9:00am-1:00pm or 1:00pm-5:00pm) You can find more details about the VITA Phone Screener position here. **This program deals with confidential financial information and has several clearances that MUST be completed before a volunteer is confirmed. Clearances: Must complete Home Start Volunteer required clearance / onboarding processes Must adhere to Home Start COVID-19 related policies & procedures Must pass online IRS Volunteer Standards of Conduct Exam and submit certification to Home Start Volunteer Program About Home Start Home Start is a non-profit social services agency committed to a community-based collaborative effort to reach children and families at risk in order to prevent child abuse and neglect. By strengthening communities and supporting families, they seek to make a positive environment in which children can grow and thrive.
Date Posted: Nov 13, 2021
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Jan 8
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Apr 15
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12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
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San Diego, CA 92114
Home Start is a social services agency dedicated to reducing child abuse and strengthening families in San Diego. They help more than 15,000 clients with services in housing, domestic violence, parenting, behavioral health, emergency assistance, financial counseling and more. They are seeking friendly, detail-oriented volunteers to assist with preparing taxes as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. VITA exists to provide free tax assistance to many low-to-moderate income families across the country. Each year Home Start serves hundreds of VITA clients throughout San Diego County. Volunteer Tasks: Complete all three (3) online IRS certifications (online) Ensure that all reportable income is reported on the client's return and that all allowable /eligible deductions and credits are claimed for the taxpayer. Prepares accurate federal and state tax returns for qualified taxpayers based on information freely provided by clients Answers basic tax-related questions and refers taxpayers who have complex tax returns to the appropriate resources. Refer to supervisor when needed. Appropriately records information and processes file for quality review Maintain confidentiality of client information. The VITA program is an essential service that helps low income San Diego County residents solely through the compassion and efforts of volunteers. Join the team - please express your interest today! Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Location All client services will be provided remotely through drop off, phone or remote counseling. All voluteers will be providing client services from Home Start offices at the Jacobs Center. Home Start will provide all necessary training, equipment and resources required to provide services. Shift Availability Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of one full shift weekly. This can be completed in a full 8-hour shift or through a combination of 4-hour partial shifts. VITA services are provided: Tuesday through Friday 12:00pm-8:00pm (Partial: 12:00pm-4:00pm or 4:00pm-8:00pm) Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm (Partial 9:00am-1:00pm or 1:00pm-5:00pm) You can find more details about the Tax Preparer position here. **This program deals with confidential financial information and has several clearances that MUST be completed before a volunteer is confirmed. Clearances: Must complete Home Start Volunteer required clearance / onboarding processes Must adhere to Home Start COVID-19 related policies & procedures Must pass online IRS Exams and submit certification to Home Start Volunteer Program: IRS Volunteer Standards of Conduct Exam Intake/Interview and Quality Review Exam Advanced Tax Preparer Exam About Home Start Home Start is a non-profit social services agency committed to a community-based collaborative effort to reach children and families at risk in order to prevent child abuse and neglect. By strengthening communities and supporting families, they seek to make a positive environment in which children can grow and thrive.
Date Posted: Nov 13, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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San Diego, CA 92116
Home Start is a social services agency dedicated to reducing child abuse and strengthening families in San Diego. We help more than 15,000 clients with services in housing, domestic violence, parenting, behavioral health, emergency assistance, financial counseling and more. We are looking for volunteers to help us process, maintain, and organize donations made to the Home Start Thrift Boutique. Your role will be to greet customers and meet with merchandise donors by appointment. Upon receiving donations, the Donation Assistant sorts, catalogs, and prepares materials for sale. Main Tasks Meeting with merchandise donors by appointment and processing donated items Quality reviewing and sorting items for later sale Ensuring all items are clean and functional prior to being placed on the sale floor Testing electronics, cleaning glassware, steaming clothing Sorting and organizing warehouse materials Other duties as assigned Location:3611 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116 Work Schedule: Tuesdays through Saturday from 10am to 6pm Availability: One day a week within the Boutique's work schedule Main tasks: Sorting, steaming, testing electronics, cleaning glassware. Immerse yourself in the community and support families in building a better future for themselves!
Date Posted: Nov 1, 2021
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Jan 15
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Apr 15
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San Diego, CA 92114
Job Summary We are seeking friendly, detail-oriented volunteers to assist with preparing taxes as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. VITA exists to provide free tax assistance to many low-to-moderate income families across the country. All VITA volunteers who prepare returns must take and pass tax law training that meets or exceeds IRS standards. This training includes maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of all taxpayer information. Main Tasks * Complete all three (3) online IRS certifications at the Advanced level * Ensures that all reportable income is reported on the client’s return and that all allowable/eligible deductions and credits are claimed for the taxpayer. * Prepares accurate federal and state tax returns for qualified taxpayers based on information freely provided by clients * Answers basic tax-related questions and refers taxpayers who have complex tax returns to the appropriate resources. Refer to supervisor when needed. * Appropriately records information and processes file for quality review * Maintains confidentiality of client information. Location * All client services will be provided remotely through drop off, phone or remote counseling. All voluteers will be providing client services from Home Start offices at the Jacobs Center. Shift Availability Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of one full shift weekly. This can be completed in a full eight-hour shift or through a combination of four-hour partial shifts. Tuesday through Friday 12PM-8PM (Partial- 12-4PM or 4-8PM) Saturday 9AM-5PM (Partial- 9AM-1PM or 1PM-5PM) Other Requirements * Must complete Home Start Volunteer required clearance / onboarding processes * Must adhere to Home Start COVID-19 related policies & procedures * Must pass online IRS Exams and submit certification to Home Start Volunteer Program: o IRS Volunteer Standards of Conduct Exam o Intake/Interview and Quality Review Exam o Advanced Tax Preparer Exam
Date Posted: Nov 4, 2021
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Nov 11
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Jan 31
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12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
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San Diego, CA 92114
Home Start is a social services agency dedicated to reducing child abuse and strengthening families in San Diego. They help more than 15,000 clients with services in housing, domestic violence, parenting, behavioral health, emergency assistance, financial counseling and more. They are seeking friendly, detail-oriented volunteers to help clients navigate the process and schedule appointments as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. VITA exists to provide free tax assistance to many low-to-moderate income families across the country. Each year Home Start serves hundreds of VITA clients throughout San Diego County. Volunteer Tasks: Complete one (1) online IRS certification Escort volunteers to / from entrance lobby to / from Home Start offices. Retrieve materials clients drop off to lobby desk for Home Start VITA tax preparers. Return materials to lobby desk for clients to pick up. Ensure all volunteers sign in and maintain their timesheets. Assist phone screener, tax preparer and VITA Coordinator as needed Maintain confidentiality of client information. The VITA program is an essential service that helps low income San Diego County residents solely through the compassion and efforts of volunteers. Join the team - please express your interest today! Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Location All client services will be provided remotely through drop off, phone or remote counseling. All voluteers will be providing client services from Home Start offices at the Jacobs Center. Home Start will provide all necessary training, equipment and resources required to provide services. Shift Availability Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of one full shift weekly. This can be completed in a full 8-hour shift or through a combination of 4-hour partial shifts. VITA services will be provided: Tuesday through Friday 12:00pm-8:00pm (Partial: 12:00pm-4:00pm or 4:00pm-8:00pm) Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm (Partial 9:00am-1:00pm or 1:00pm-5:00pm) You can find more details about the VITA Greeter position here. **This program deals with confidential financial information and has several clearances that MUST be completed before a volunteer is confirmed. Clearances: Must complete Home Start Volunteer required clearance / onboarding processes Must adhere to Home Start COVID-19 related policies & procedures Must pass online IRS Volunteer Standards of Conduct Exam and submit certification to Home Start Volunteer Program About Home Start Home Start is a non-profit social services agency committed to a community-based collaborative effort to reach children and families at risk in order to prevent child abuse and neglect. By strengthening communities and supporting families, they seek to make a positive environment in which children can grow and thrive.
Date Posted: Nov 13, 2021
