Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteer Tax Preparers Needed - FREE Training Provided!
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VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARES ARE NEEDED! United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax preparation for families and individuals with income less than $67,000 or less. Our work ensures that tax returns are accurate, and everyone receives their full refund and avoids unclaimed tax credits and fees for tax preparation services. We provided free tax assistance to Virginia residents by in-person appointment, virtual, and drop-off methods.
No prior experience necessary! We provide free training and a self-certification option to become an IRS-certified tax preparer. To secure your safety, we will provide all necessary COVID-19 provisions for you to make a great contribution to your community! VITA offers Continuing Education credits for volunteer tax preparers that are licensed CPA’s, attorneys, and enrolled agents.
We have multiple volunteer roles available virtually and at our 13 tax sites throughout the Richmond Metropolitan area, which you can volunteer at a location that is convenient for you! We need a volunteer commitment of at least one shift per week, to ensure a successful and efficient tax season!
Visit our website at http://www.yourunitedway.org/volunteer/vita or contact tax@yourunitedway.org for more information!
VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARES ARE NEEDED! United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax preparation for families and individuals with income less than $67,000 or less. Our work ensures that tax returns are accurate, and everyone receives their full refund and avoids unclaimed tax credits and fees for tax preparation services. We provided free tax assistance to Virginia residents by in-person appointment, virtual, and drop-off methods.
No prior experience necessary! We provide free training and a self-certification option to become an IRS-certified tax preparer. To secure your safety, we will provide all necessary COVID-19 provisions for you to make a great contribution to your community! VITA offers Continuing Education credits for volunteer tax preparers that are licensed CPA’s, attorneys, and enrolled agents.
We have multiple volunteer roles available virtually and at our 13 tax sites…
Location
United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg
How to Apply
- COMPLETE THE VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM
Find it online at www.yourunitedway.org/volunteer/vita/
- ATTEND A VOLUNTEER MEET/GREET INFORMATION (ORIENTATION) SESSION
Register online at https://www.yourunitedway.org/volunteer/vita/
Dates available in the fall. Don’t worry; it’s not mandatory!
- CHOOSE A VOLUNTEER ROLE
VITA sites need greeters/screeners, set up crews, tax preparers, and Spanish interpreters. See volunteer role descriptions at https://www.yourunitedway.org/volunteer/vita/
- SIGN UP FOR A TRAINING CLASS
Training is provided by IRS-certified tax instructors along with IRS training materials. We will send you training
class information, once you complete your volunteer interest form and confirm your volunteer commitment for the tax season. If you would like to self-certify, please email tax@yourunitedway.org
- PASS CERTIFICATION TESTS
Go to www.linklearncertification.com, the VITA/TCE Certification Test Site. Create an account and take all necessary tests for your desired volunteer role(s). All tests are open book.
- TURN IN SIGNED FORM 13615 VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT & GOV’T PHOTO ID
Sign and save Form 13615 from your Link and Learn Account at www.linklearncertification
Email the signed form and gov’t photo id to tax@yourunitedway.org
- SIGN UP FOR VOLUNTEER SHIFTS!
Sign in at https://www.yourunitedway.org/volunteer/vita/
We need a volunteer commitment of at least 1 shift per week, to ensure a successful and efficient tax season!
- COMPLETE THE VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM
Find it online at www.yourunitedway.org/volunteer/vita/
- ATTEND A VOLUNTEER MEET/GREET INFORMATION (ORIENTATION) SESSION
Register online at…
