We are looking for volunteers for our VITA program!

We have several opportunities available, if you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact Hope Thompson via email at [email protected].

Please note that most of these positions do not require any previous experience.

Greeter:

• Must complete the IRS Volunteer Standard of Conduct Certification.
• Greet all taxpayers visiting the site to create a pleasant atmosphere.
• Confirm that the taxpayer is checked-in.
• Provide the taxpayer with an Intake Form and answer any non-tax questions.
• Manage waiting and entry areas to maintain socially distanced flow of taxpayers according to site operating procedures.
• Contact scheduled clients/taxpayers to confirm appointments if necessary.
• Adhere to Quality Site Requirements and Volunteer Standard of Conduct at all times.

Intake Specialist:

• Must complete the IRS Volunteer Standard of Conduct Certification and the Intake/Interview & Quality Certification.
• Confirm that the taxpayer has brought all required documents to verify taxpayer identity and complete tax return.
• Explain the tax preparation process to the taxpayer and obtain consent on Form 14446 for remote preparation of tax return.
• Make sure that taxpayer’s Intake/Interview & Quality Review Sheet is properly completed based on information the taxpayer provides. Ask follow-up questions to clarify any unclear circumstances and information when necessary.
• Determine if the return is within the scope of the VITA program.
• Refer taxpayers to get help at the appropriate local offices and organizations if their returns are outside the scope for VITA.
• Make copies of all necessary documents to prepare the tax return and create a secure/unique folder for each taxpayer. Securely store the folder for tax preparation.
• Adhere to Quality Site Requirements and Volunteer Standard of Conduct at all times.

Tax Preparer:

• Must complete the IRS Volunteer Standard of Conduct Certification, the Intake/Interview & Quality Certification, and Tax preparation certification at the Advanced Level.
• Prepare only returns that are within the scope of the VITA program.
• Prepare accurate federal and state tax returns for qualified taxpayers only based on information provided by the taxpayer contained in the taxpayer folder.
• Securely call and discuss with the taxpayer for any clarifications on the documents provided.
• (Optional) Review the quality reviewed prepared return with the taxpayer during the return appointment; Obtain taxpayers consent to e-file on Form 8879.
• Enter tax information into TaxSlayer software.
• Adhere to Quality Site Requirements and Volunteer Standard of Conduct at all times.

Quality Reviewer:

• Must complete the IRS Volunteer Standard of Conduct Certification, the Intake/Interview & Quality Certification, and Tax preparation certification at the Advanced Level. Must have at least one season of tax preparation experience.
• Review returns prepared by tax preparers for accuracy and completeness to fulfill quality standards.
• Provide feedback regarding common errors made on tax returns prepared at the site for future quality improvements.
• Serve as a back-up to tax preparers and prepares tax returns when needed.
• (Optional) Review the quality reviewed prepared return with the taxpayer during the return appointment; Obtain taxpayers consent to e-file on Form 8879.
• Assist the site coordinator in answering tax-related questions during service hours.
• Adhere to Quality Site Requirements and Volunteer Standard of Conduct at all times.

Site Coordinator:

• Must complete the IRS Volunteer Standard of Conduct Certification, the Intake/Interview & Quality Certification, Tax preparation certification at the Advanced Level, and the Site Coordinator Certification.
• Supervise all VITA services at designated site, guiding preparers to best serve the client population.
• Ensure all aspects of VITA site programming is being executed in compliance with IRS regulation.
• Serve as a back-up to tax preparers and prepares tax returns when needed.
• Adhere to Quality Site Requirements and Volunteer Standard of Conduct at all times.