VITA Volunteer Tax Preparer

Organization: Connecticut Association for Human Services Title: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Tax Preparer Employment Status: Volunteer The Connecticut Association for Human Services (CAHS) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is looking for volunteers offering FREE tax preparation services across various locations in New Haven, Bridgeport, Stratford, Norwalk, Stamford, Norwich, Danbury, Waterbury, Thomaston and more! Volunteer at YOUR CONVENIENCE. We have opportunities that will fit your schedule accordingly whether you are a student, work full-time/part-time during the day or night, are retired, or simply want to volunteer because the time permits and you want to find a way to give back to the community. You can build a new skill, learn tax laws, help your friends and family...and best of all, you will be giving back to the community of individuals and families who need this service the most. You will become the VITAL part of VITA. Volunteering is ongoing from September/October 2024 through Mid-April 2025. Though Tax Season normally runs for 10 weeks from the end of January through mid-April. Volunteers are expected to begin training and complete certifications between September 2024 - January 2025. We provide FREE training and volunteers will be IRS certified! Each VITA Site operates differently, but overall there is a collaboration between the roles. TAX PREPARER - Provide in-person or virtual free tax return preparation for eligible taxpayers. Provide high quality service and uphold the highest ethical standards to establish and ensure the greatest degree of accuracy and public trust. Communicate with taxpayers effectively, answer any questions they may have, and escalate any issues to the Site Coordinator or VITA Program Manager. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our VITA Program Manager, Nick Brundage at or (860) ext. 238 or visit our website

Created: 2024-11-02