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6 people are interested
VITA - Tax Preparer
ORGANIZATION: Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)
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6 people are interested
Position: Tax Preparer
Program Area: IRCO Tax Support
Location:
- IRCO Main Campus: 10301 NE Glisan St., Portland, OR, 97220
- IRCO Africa House: 709 NE 102nd Ave Portland, OR 97220
- IRCO Slavic & Eastern European Center: 555 SE 99th Ave Portland, OR 97216
- IRCO Pacific Islander & Asian Family Center: 8040 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR 97213
- IRCO Greater Middle East Center: 4915 SW Griffith Dr. Ste #216 Beaverton, OR 97005
Schedule: From late January 2025-April 2025, exact dates coming
- Main Campus: Every Tuesday & Friday, 9 am-3 pm
- Africa House: Every Monday, 9 am-3 pm
- Slavic & Eastern European Center: Once a month Wednesdays, 9 am-3 pm
- Pacific Islander & Asian Family Center: Once a month Thursdays, 9 am-3 pm
- Greater Middle East Center: Once a month Wednesdays, 9 am-3 pm
Time Commitment: Minimum 4 hours per week commitment during tax season (February - April) (flexible)
Program Description:
IRCO’s Free Tax Support Program collaborates with ODHS and the IRS to provide free tax preparation services to eligible taxpayers. These services are a free, reliable and
trusted source for preparing tax returns. Each filing season, volunteers prepare federal and state
returns. This service helps:
- People with low or moderate income, persons with disabilities, the elderly
- Immigrant and refugee community members of Portland and limited English-speaking taxpayers
Position Summary:
Are you detail oriented and enjoy problem-solving? Volunteer Tax Preparers provide free tax return preparation for eligible taxpayers. These volunteers will work one-on-one with individuals and families to prepare tax returns and serve as a legitimate and trusted resource and support person to ensure clients file correctly and receive resources around managing return and/or owed taxes.
Some of the languages our clients speak include Vietnamese, Russian, and Spanish, so language skills are a plus! However, interpretation services will be provided when needed.
Tax Law certification is required for this position, and volunteers will be supported in this training,
including the use of electronic filing software. IRCO will provide training resources/courses for
certification and use of Tax Slayer software.
Qualifications & Requirements:
* No experience necessary, just a willingness to learn!
* Open to working with immigrant and refugee communities-multilingual skills are a plus!
* Attend volunteer orientation
* Must pass background check
* Complete volunteer training
* Pass open book IRS Volunteer Certification Exams to the Advanced level
* Must be 18 or older
To Apply: Contact volunteer@irco.org
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About Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)
Location:
10301 NE Glisan St. Portland (Main Office), 4424 NE Glisan St. Portland (Asian Family Center), Portland, OR 97220, US
Mission Statement
To promote the integration of refugees, immigrants, and the community at large into a self-sufficient, healthy and inclusive multi-ethnic society.
Description
The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants and refugees in Portland, Oregon. IRCO assists individuals and families successfully navigate their lives from cradle through career. IRCO provides programs and volunteer opportunities in the following areas:
- Employment Preparation and Literacy
- Employment Skills Training
- Employment Placement Services
- Youth Employment Services
- Family and Domestic Violence Services
- Youth Academic and Employment Services
- Senior Services
- Health Education and Advocacy
- Interpretation and Translation Services
- Community Development Services
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
10301 NE Glisan St.Portland, OR 97220
DATE POSTED
October 22, 2024
SKILLS
- Tax Law
- ETC / Tax Assistance
- People Skills
- Financial Literacy
- Data Entry
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Tax season: January 20, 2025 - April 2025. Flexible commitment possible during off season as well
- Volunteer Standards of Conduct and Tax Law training and certification