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Are you passionate about helping others and looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is calling for dedicated volunteers like you to join our mission in making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families across nine counties in Michigan.
📌 Where We Serve Regionally:
Kalamazoo
Ingham
Eaton
Clinton
Shiawassee
📌 Where We Serve in the Capital Area:
- Capital Area Michigan Works! – Charlotte
- Grand Ledge Area District Library
- Lansing Super Center (Next Year's Location To Be Determined)
- Mason Community Services
- Vernon District Public Library
Why VITA?
VITA provides free tax preparation services to individuals and families with limited income, helping them access valuable tax credits and refunds that can make a real difference in their lives. By volunteering with VITA, you can:
🔷 Empower Communities: Your assistance ensures that hardworking individuals and families receive the financial support they deserve, helping them thrive.
🔷 Learn Valuable Skills: Gain expertise in tax preparation, financial literacy, and customer service, enhancing your own skills and knowledge.
🔷 Build Connections: Be part of a diverse and supportive team of volunteers who share your passion for making a difference.
🔷 Make a Lasting Impact: Your efforts directly contribute to the economic stability and well-being of those in need.
How Can You Get Involved?
Greeters: Help create a welcoming and organized environment for clients, ensuring their experience is smooth and efficient.
Intake Specialists: Help clients to fill out intake forms, while gathering the appropriate tax documents from clients.
Tax Preparers: Receive training and certification to assist clients with tax preparation. No prior experience is required, and training is provided.
Site Coordinators: Oversee the tax site to ensure a smooth operation while also ensuring compliance with all IRS and VITA program guidelines.
Ready to Volunteer?
Join us in making a difference! To become a VITA volunteer, simply:
Complete the online volunteer application.
Thank you for considering becoming a VITA volunteer. Your commitment to helping others with their taxes can change lives and strengthen our communities. Together, we can make a significant impact on the financial well-being of individuals and families across Michigan's nine counties.
Mission Statement
We bring together the people, ideas, and resources to lead with our communities and create a flourishing, equitable life for everyone.
Volunteer Opportunities
Greeter
Key Responsibilities:​
- Warm Welcome: Greet clients with a friendly smile and make them feel comfortable and valued as soon as they enter the VITA center.​
- Appointment Coordination: Help clients check in for their appointments and guide them to the appropriate tax preparer.​
- Provide Information: Offer basic information about the VITA program, its services, and eligibility criteria to clients who may have questions.​
- Queue Management: Maintain an organized waiting area to ensure clients are seen in a timely and efficient manner.​
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