Volunteer Opportunity Details:

LIVE UNITED
Help low-income families with tax preparation



The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) has been heralded as one of the most successful federal anti-poverty programs ever developed. Sadly, those who need help most often don’t know about EITC or how to file for it.

The IRS estimates that 15-20% of eligible Massachusetts families do not claim EITC. That is, millions in our region unclaimed.

By volunteering during tax season, you can ensure that low-income working families get the full refund they’ve earned. In today’s economy, that’s money needed to pay for heat and food, create savings or invest in job training or education to build a better future for their children.

Details:

• No experience is necessary, just a willingness to help.
• Training leading to volunteer certification provided.
• Familiarity with computers or basic computer skills necessary.
• Must be able work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking a plus, but not required.

Time Commitment:

• Short-term weekly time commitment.
• At least once per week. More if desired.
• Daytime, evening, and weekend hours.
• Shifts range from 2 to 6 hours.
• January to mid-April.

Contact: Vivien Irrgang, virrgang@hopemass.org, 978-975-2636
Hispanic Office of Planning and Evaluation (HOPE) – Lawrence
Or click on
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=u8FwayYYN5WIrcG6v9rJHQ_3d_3d

Don’t live in one of these communities?
Dial 2-1-1*
…to find your nearest free tax preparation site to your work or home.
They are likely to need a volunteer!

For more information on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), visit www.supportunitedway.org.
*2-1-1 is United Way’s free health and human service referral hotline.

Familiar with computers or the basic computer skills is necessary

This opportunity is sponsored by: United Way Of Massachusetts Bay And Merrimack Valley

We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekdays Occasional Weekends One-Time Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Large Group (11+) Adults (55+) Senior Citizens Families Small Group (2-10) Individual

Contact Person: Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

165 Brookside Avenue Extension Jamaica Plain,, MA 02130 (See a map)

Directions:

LIVE UNITED Help low-income families with tax preparation The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) has been heralded as one of the most successful federal anti-poverty programs ever developed. Sadly, those who need help most often don’t know about EITC or how to file for it. The IRS estimates that 15-20% of eligible Massachusetts families do not claim EITC. That is, millions in our region unclaimed. By volunteering during tax season, you can ensure that low-income working families get the full refund they’ve earned. In today’s economy, that’s money needed to pay for heat and food, create savings or invest in job training or education to build a better future for their children. Details: • No experience is necessary, just a willingness to help. • Training leading to volunteer certification provided. • Familiarity with computers or basic computer skills necessary. • Must be able work with people from diverse backgrounds. • Bilingual Spanish-speaking a plus, but not required. Time Commitment: • Short-term weekly time commitment. • At least once per week. More if desired. • Daytime, evening, and weekend hours. • Shifts range from 2 to 6 hours. • January to mid-April. Contact: Vivien Irrgang, virrgang@hopemass.org, 978-975-2636 Hispanic Office of Planning and Evaluation (HOPE) – Lawrence Or click on http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=u8FwayYYN5WIrcG6v9rJHQ_3d_3d Don’t live in one of these communities? Dial 2-1-1* …to find your nearest free tax preparation site to your work or home. They are likely to need a volunteer! For more information on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), visit www.supportunitedway.org. *2-1-1 is United Way’s free health and human service referral hotline. For maps or information, please see http://www.mbta.com

Miscellaneous Information

Does this opportunity serve youth in After-School programs?
	No
Is this opportunity available to family volunteers? (adults and children ages 12-17)?
	No
Is this opportunity a highly skilled volunteer opportunity?
	No
Is this opportunity available to youth ages 12-17, unaccompanied by an adult?
	No
Would this opportunity be appropriate for corporate groups?
	Yes
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	Affordable Housing, Sustainable Employment