Volunteer Income Tax Assistant - Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee

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Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee 's (CEOC) mission is to empower people and mobilize resources to fight poverty’s causes and impacts through education and organizing. We envision an inclusive and diverse Cambridge without poverty where everyone has affordable housing, quality health care and education, food security and economic stability. Established in 1965, Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC) is Cambridge's designated anti-poverty nonprofit Community Action Agency, providing a comprehensive "bundled services" approach to help people in need access the resources and benefits for which they are eligible. We work one-on-one with participants to address their needs by providing services like free tax preparation, two food pantries, public benefits/SNAP assistance, health insurance enrollment/assistance, housing assistance, financial education/coaching, community-based mental health intervention, and more, while also engaging in public policy advocacy around affordable housing, poverty, food security, and other related issues.


As a Volunteer Income Tax Assistant(VITA), (in partnership with Hunger Free America - AmeriCorps Senior 55+ Volunteer Program) you will prepare basic tax returns after receiving training and passing an exam. The onboarding process will consist of an interview and CORI background check. CEOC is an IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site providing free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals.

This is an in-person role, number of hours is flexible, but must have availability during business hours; Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. Volunteers needed January 2024 - May 2024.

Volunteers will prepare basic tax returns using the Taxwise software. Duties include reviewing tax and intake documents, begin tax return and confirming information with the client over the phone. Meeting with clients in-person at the office to review/confirm/sign tax return. Lastly, the volunteer will file tax return and ensure proper record keeping.

Volunteers with experience in a fiscal role and/or preparing taxes, strong attention to detail, interpersonal skills and comfortable working with diverse individuals is preferred. Fluency in a second language preferred but not required. Volunteers can expect to work with a diverse population where English is not their primary language. Clients range from immigrants, seniors. Parents, students and more. Clients range from below the federal poverty line up $75k per year.


By joining our community of Senior Volunteers (must be 55+) you gain access to our group events, training, events, volunteer recognition, community, monetary reimbursement, and an extensive list of volunteer opportunities that are remote or in-person across the U.S.

Use this link to sign up for this opportunity and become a Hunger Free America AmeriCorps Senior (55+) Volunteer! https://www.tfaforms.com/5057256?acctid=001K5000004DnrA