Volunteer Opportunity

The VITA/TCE – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly – is looking for 100 volunteers to help taxpayers in the Fox Valley who cannot afford professional tax assistance. Tax background can be helpful, but is not necessary. Specific training will be provided. The VITA/TCE volunteers are asked to commit to at least 20 hours on Mondays, Wednesdays , Thursdays, or Saturday between February and April 2011. Volunteer positions include: Site Greeters, who make sure the taxpayers have brought the right materials; E-File Tax Preparers, who help the taxpayer work through the return; and Reviewers, who check the returns to make sure they are completed correctly. For more information call 968-6872, or email Julie at jlamers_gw@gwicc.org.