This is a unique volunteer opportunity. No accounting experience needed!
Tax software guides you every step of the way. Or, you can volunteer to do customer service.
No liability to volunteers. Training is provided and sites are IRS-approved.

Time commitment is up to you. Volunteer as much or as little as you like. Evening and daytime hours available. Select times that are convenient for you. Multiple locations around North County. Choose a site near where you live or work.

Why Volunteer? Each year, millions of dollars are lost to North County when hard-working area families do not file for their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) at tax time. That money is lost to them — and to the local economy. In addition, an estimated $2 million plus is unnecessarily lost when area families pay high fees to commercial tax preparation firms that offer Refund Anticipation Loans (RALs) or rapid returns.

The United Way wants you to join the team to help these families and your community's economy. Volunteer at one of the designated VITA sites (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) that provide low-income working families free tax preparation help and links to other financial opportunities. Sign up now. Training begins in January 2009. The deadline to register is January 3, 2009.

You can also register through Allan Hancock College

http://www.hancockcollege.edu/schedules/SPECTRUM-FA08/SPECCLASS14-84-FA08.pdf