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VITA Community Specialist (1200 TQT)
 
 
 
VITA Community Specialists identify, organize and/or participate in one to two outreach events per month to increase public awareness of free tax services, including VITA/TCE programs. Outreach events conducted by Members may also include content to increase public awareness of Arkansas 211 and the income and financial support resources available across the state. VITA Community Specialists complete required IRS training and then may provide the following VITA/TCE support services: -Prepare free tax return for eligible taxpayer. -Review tax returns completed by other volunteer tax preparers, ensuring every taxpayer receives top quality service and tax returns are error-free. -Screen taxpayers to determine the type of assistance needed and confirm they have the necessary documents to complete their tax returns. -Identify and recommend areas for improvement to ensure quality free tax services for the community.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : The United Way of Northwest leads the coordination of free tax services in Northwest Arkansas, including the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs. Members must complete 1200 hours during the service term. The AmeriCorps VITA Community Specialist has four primary areas of responsibility: i) identifying and recruiting individuals for the VITA/TCE programs; ii) implementing free tax services public awareness campaigns; iii) complete training and become IRS- certified to process VITA/TCE tax returns; and iv) provide tax preparation support at designated VITA/TCE sites in Northwest Arkansas.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
Terms :
Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Leadership ,  Computers/Technology . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
VITA Community Specialist (1200 TQT)
Program Start/End Date
09/08/2020  -   07/30/2021
Work Schedule Part Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  17    Maximum:  99
Program Locations ARKANSAS  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  08/28/2020  To  01/01/2021 
Contact Carlos Garbutt
100 Parkwood St
Lowell   AR   72745
(479) 303-4417
cgarbutt@unitedwaynwa.org
Listing ID 98786

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