People Inc. is now recruiting volunteers for this tax season!
Are you looking for an opportunity to give back to your community? Do you enjoy working with the public and want to make a difference in the lives of community members who may face barriers to completing their taxes? If so, consider volunteering with VITA, People Incorporated’s volunteer-powered tax preparation program.
You don’t need to have accounting experience to volunteer with VITA. All you need is the ability to enter data into a tax preparation program and a desire to help others. Training will be provided to help you feel confident in your ability to help prepare taxes.
Volunteers with VITA can spend as much or as little time as they would like to volunteering. The service is also flexible as it can be done virtually or at one of our in-person sites in Bristol, Abingdon, and Grundy, Virginia. This means you can volunteer from the comfort of your own home or in-person at a location near you.
As a VITA volunteer, you will be providing a much-needed service to community members who are in need, many of whom don’t have access to a computer to prepare their own taxes. By volunteering, you will be helping to ensure that these individuals are receiving the tax breaks they deserve, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit. According to the Virginia CASH Campaign, about 20% of eligible taxpayers do not claim the EITC. VITA volunteers help connect filers with this money when they need it, while also connecting them with other important services.
“It’s very rewarding I find, not just that I’m helping people, but that I’m doing myself a lot of good,” said volunteer Gene Denton. “It’s a win-win. Everybody’s winning, and it makes you feel good if I can contribute to the community.”
Last year, People Inc. volunteers prepared 67 tax returns. Imagine the impact we could make with even more volunteers. Join us in making a difference in the lives of low-income community members. Sign up to volunteer with VITA today by clicking here, calling us at (276)623-9000 or emailing volunteer@peopleinc.net.