Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites in Burlington and Winooski serve low-to-moderate-income Vermonters in an effort to bring the EITC (Earned income Tax Credit) and other tax credits back into the pockets of families and individuals who are entitled to them, and to connect them to opportunities to build their financial assets. These programs brought over $1 million back into the community and saved families over $150,000 in tax preparation fees last year. As a VITA volunteer you will:
• Work one-on-one with families
• Help families save money
• Receive free training to put on your resume
• Gain experience and confidence for future employment
• Get information to help you with your own tax return
• Make a HUGE contribution to your community

No experience necessary! Free training can be completed through a variety of methods. Tax returns are prepared on computers.

Volunteers must become IRS-certified by attending multiple training options and passing IRS test. Training also available online. Volunteers must consent to a criminal background check. Basic computer skills and good people skills also required.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Chittenden Community Action

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X X Evening X X X X Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Large Group (6 Or More) Adults (55+) Small Group (2-5) Community Service (School) Unpaid Interns Individual Young Adults (18-25) Volunteers will work with the following groups Abused / Battered Minorities Adolescents (13-17) Older Adults (55+) Adults (26-54) People Diagnosed With Mental Health Disorders Children (5-12) People With Developmental Disabilities Families / Parents People With Physical Disabilities Govt Aid Recipients Refugees/Immigrants Homeless Students Infants / Preschoolers (0-4) Women Low-income / Poverty Young Adults (18-25) Men This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Poverty We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Computers/Technology

Contact Person: Sofia Nelson, (802) 540-2569, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

3 Locations Burlington And Winooski, VT 05401 and 05404 (See a map)

Directions:

The 3 VITA sites include: Casey Family Services 46 Main St. Winooski, VT 05404 Burlington City Hall 149 Church St. Burlington, VT 05401 CVOEO Micro Business Development Program 279 N Winooski Ave Burlington, VT 05401

Web Site: http://www.cvoeo.org

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Tax Site Coordinators
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	60
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	2/week
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	18
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	none
Is parking available?
	Yes
Is there a cost for parking?
	No
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	N/A
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Yes
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Interview (phone or in-person), Background Check (VCIC, DAD, SRS, FBI), Confidentiality Statement
Additional screening procedures required
	none
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	Yes
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden County

Last updated on September 8, 2009