United Way Volunteer Center is recruiting volunteers for VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) to serve as tax preparers, greeters, interpreters, and coordinators to provide FREE tax preparation to those in our community who have low to moderate-income. Volunteers assist taxpayers by not only preparing a complete and accurate return and ensuring all eligible credits are claimed; they also save the taxpayer from paying preparation fees--money which can, instead, be used on food, diapers, medical expenses, clothing, daycare, rent, etc.
Previous experience filing taxes is not required, and we provide training. The most important skills to have include:
- Ability to work with people
- Ability to learn and apply rules and tax law
- Ability to make decisions and think critically
- Ability to enter information into tax software
- Willingness to ask questions
- Attention to detail
The tax software does most of the math, so there's not a lot of manual calculation that has to happen.
Training is provided - We have in-person and online options.
Our VITA has over 20 sites located throughout Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Charlotte counties, and this year, we will also be in Immokalee! Each site has its own schedule and hours are flexible! Please join our team and register today!
As an IRS-certified VITA volunteer, you will work alongside amazing community members who, each year, prepare thousands of tax returns in Southwest Florida for very appreciative taxpayers.
Reasons why YOU should become a VITA Volunteer:
"The opportunity to give of myself for the benefit of others is always foremost in my mind however, seeing the results was very rewarding. Folks were appreciative and their lives were favorably impacted. I’m thankful for the VITA program." -Karen B., volunteer.
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Learn skills that look great on a resume -
Tax Professionals can earn Continuing Education credits
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It is fun and very rewarding
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It’s people helping people save. It's that simple!
VITA Volunteer FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
"Helping people in your community-Doing good feels wonderful!"~Lorraine R., Volunteer
To sign up--click Respond-if you do not have an account it will have you create one, THEN you will have to click continue and answer a few questions like any prior experience (none required) and t-shirt size. Make sure you get past those so you will know you have finished registering.
