Opportunity Details
Grow Brooklyn is a not-for-profit organization with the mission to enable members to preserve and grow their assets, thereby securing their economic future. It is with this mission that we recognized the opportunity over 18 years ago to start a Free Tax Prep Program. The program' sites are operated by community-based organizations like us in partnership with the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DWCP).
As Brooklyn’s largest noncommercial tax provider, we have sites throughout all of Brooklyn. This is thanks to our volunteer tax preparers.
Volunteer Tax Preparers will be tasked with starting or completing tax returns for low- and middle-income New Yorkers. Our ideal tax preparer would have a high interest and motivation for helping others and building on their tax preparation experience. They should also have a passion for helping the members of our community who need it most. Most of all, our volunteers should be able to practice patience, good customer service skills, and have a great sense of humor! This is a great opportunity to build valuable work experience and references, make new connections and friends, and help people who need it.
Benefits
Wide ranging benefits include learning new skills and connecting with staff. We have served as professional references for many of our volunteers. CPAs, Attorneys, and Enrolled Agents also receive Continuing Education Credits upon completion of volunteer service in this program.
Build a sense of achievement for directly positively affecting your fellow Brooklynites by providing them with top quality tax service without the predatory service fees associated with retail tax providers. If that isn’t enough for you to sign up, we’ll also provide snacks.
General Requirements
All volunteers are welcome! If you don't have any tax experience, no problem! We provide training.
We also have requirements as it relates to the Coronavirus pandemic. All participants must wear masks; hand sanitizer and washing facilities will be provided, distancing will be maintained, and volunteers will not interface with the clients (just prepare their returns).
Training
All tax preparers must pass the IRS Volunteer Basic or Advanced Certification via the IRS portal (available in mid-November) online. We offer the following training options:
Contact the volunteer coordinator for more information at volunteer@growbrooklyn.org. or 929-549-9279.
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Age Minimum (with Adult): 17+, Minimum Age:17+
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