NOTICE:
Our recruitment process begins each year during the Fall Semester. You may view the current (or last year's) training schedule below. We ask that volunteers attend all mandatory training sessions and/or give us notice of conflicts such as class, work, or THON obligations. Remember that all volunteers (new & prior) are required to pass the IRS volunteer certification exams each year.
Benefits
- Increase understanding of personal income taxes
- Build your resume
- Develop skills in working with others
- Personal satisfaction of helping others
- Reference outside of your academic area
- Camaraderie/Fun
Roles
- Must attend the training sessions below
- Must attend the training sessions below
- Must attend the training sessions below
- Must have a minimum of one year experience
- Must attend a specialized supervisor training
- Must attend a specialized supervisor training
- Greeter: Welcomes and directs clients to their appointments and verifies client identities.
- Must attend the training sessions below
- Scheduler: Answers calls and manages appointments through the online booking system.
- Must attend the training sessions below
- Preparer: Uses taxpayer documentation to complete a tax return.
- Must attend the training sessions below
- Supervisor: Oversees a VITA shift and ensures returns are prepared accurately.
- Must have a minimum of one year experience
- Must attend a specialized supervisor training
- Intern: Welcomes tax-payers to their appointments and assures all proper documentation is present. Serves as tax preparer and Supervisor as needed.
- Must attend a specialized supervisor training
Training
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Where
Keller 210 |
Training
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When
October 13 6-7:30pm Introduction October 18 6-7:30pm Tax Return November 2 6-7:30pm Basic Test November 16 6-7:30pm Advanced Test November 30 6-8pm E-board office hrs (zoom) December 1 6-7:30pm Foreign Test December 6 6-7:30pm Test Review January 13 6-8pm E-board office hrs (zoom) January 24 5-8pm E-board office hrs (zoom) |
Where
Keller Building Room 210 E-board office hrs will held on zoom. It is designed to help volunteers who have questions about the certification tests. |
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Where
TBD |
Deadlines |
Pass certification exam and hand in the Volunteer Standard of Conduct Agreement (IRS 13615)
Deadline: January 25, 2023 To volunteer go to the Volunteer Now tab and enter the required information |