Why should YOU become a VITA Volunteer?
Because YOU can help hard working families in the community get back the tax credits they deserve, such as Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC), and help improve financial stability in the community by offering free tax preparation services! As a VITA volunteer you will also learn valuable skills.
*We are currently in need of Volunteer Greeters for VITA, especially volunteers who are fluent in Spanish and sign language.
*We are no longer in need of Volunteer Tax Preparers for the 2017 tax season. However, we are always accepting Tax Preparer applications for next year.
Who: Adults committed to bringing back over $6.2 million in unclaimed Earned Income Tax Credits to Frederick County Families
When: January 20 - April 15
Where: Various VITA sites throughout Frederick County
We Provide:
- Free tax law training
- E-file software training
- Administrative support
- A great volunteer experience
No experience needed. We will train you!
Available Volunteer Positions:
Advanced Preparer
- Oversees volunteers, supplies, and equipment; Check completeness and accuracy of returns
- Tax law training required (20 hours/online)
- Site training (1 hour)
- Online, open-book test
Commitment: 5 hours, once a week, for 12 weeks
Tax Preparer
- Prepare tax returns with clients
- Tax law training (20 hours/online)
- Site training (1 hour)
- Online, open-book test
Commitment: 5 hours, once a week, for 12 weeks
Site Host/Hostess
- Open and close tax site, oversee check-in process, educate the participants on available programs, create a pleasant atmosphere for participants and volunteers.
- Site training (1 hour)
Commitment: 5 hours, once a week, for 12 weeks