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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Training
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When
November 2, 2020 6-8pm Introduction November 12, 2020 6-8pm Fill in Tax Return Form November 30, 2020 6-8pm Basic Test Example December 3, 2020 6-8pm Advance Test Example January 6, 2020 6-8pm Foreign Student Tax Return January 25, 2021 2-3:30pm State Return February 1, 2021 2-3:30pm Local Return January 19, 2021 In Person (Keller Lab) Test Help January 21, 2021 In Person (Keller Lab) Test Help |
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Where
Location TBD |
Deadlines |
Pass certification exam and hand in the Volunteer Standard of Conduct Agreement (IRS 13615)
Deadline: Jan 25,2021 To volunteer go to the Volunteer Now tab and enter the require information |