Opportunities From: United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades

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When tax season is about to start up again, it means our laptops need to be ready to go.  We are looking for volunteers to help go through all our computers, check for and run system updates, clear the browsing history, and ensure the correct links are on the desktop so when the volunteer tax preparers are ready to go their computers are too!

You DO NOT need to have an IT degree for this! Anyone can do it.

Updates normally need to be done before tax training season in December and then again at the beginning of January. Our office hours, where the computers are stored, are Monday through Friday 8-5pm If you can come in at any time during the week, we would love for your help! (We have a lot to do, and just 2 weeks to get it done)!

 

 

 

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.

Learn skills that look great on a resume

Tax Professionals can earn Continuing Education credits 

It is fun and very rewarding

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.