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Opportunity Details

Ariva Tax Volunteer (VITA Program)

Ariva | https://ariva.org/

COMPANY:

Ariva operates a free income tax assistance program (VITA program), as part of NYC Free Tax Coalition. Ariva is first and foremost a human services organization serving high need, underserved people and communities. It is our core mission to strengthen the financial stability of low-income individuals and families in the Bronx.

Ariva has several seasonal openings (January-April 2025) for VITA Program Tax Preparers. Most of our seasonal staff and volunteers initially have no prior experience in income tax preparation.

This program is concentrated in the South Bronx, with two locations in Manhattan.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review Intake: Review client's completed IRS paper intake form; ensure all fields are filled out completely and thoroughly. Review and verify client's identification and tax documents.

Prepare Returns: Utilize IRS approved software (Taxslayer) to prepare clients' Federal and NYS returns for e-filing or paper filing. Be knowledgeable and stay up to date on IRS rules and regulation as they relate to VITA tax preparation.

Commitment:

  • 4 shifts (February-April 2025) in person
  • 4- 6 hours a shift

 

SKILLS:

  • IRS Tax Certification (Ariva provides training + plus self study online materials)
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Patience, Good Sense of Humor
  • Professional Demeanor and Good Work Ethic
  • *Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable as is any prior experience with the VITA program*

 

BENEFITS:

  • Develop financial skills and learn about the tax system
  • Learn to prepare basic personal income tax returns
  • Gain customer service skills
  • Community service and involvement
  • Resume development
  • Professional Network expansion
  • Official certification though the IRS
  • Continuing education credit
  • College credit (with approval from your school)

 

SCHEDULE:

Ariva has several openings for this position, from mid-January to mid-April at several locations. We have shifts available days, evenings, and weekends. 

 

APPLY:

To apply, fill out our volunteer form HERE!

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Tax Prep
Families, Immigrants, Refugees or Ethnic Groups, Low-income communities

Age Minimum (with Adult): 16+, Minimum Age:18+

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253 Broadway, 8th floor, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7550

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