What is the volunteer program?
VITA/TCE These volunteer programs help individuals with low income and/or over the age of 60 prepare their state and federal income tax returns. Assistance is available from February 1 to April 15. VITA program helps taxpayers with basic tax returns. They specialize in assisting disabled taxpayers, those with low to limited income, and non-English speaking taxpayers. TCE program provides free income tax assistance for middle or low-income taxpayers, giving special attention to those aged 60 and older. HRA HRA program provides claim form assistance to individuals 62 or older, blind, or disabled. Each program has its own sponsors and volunteers. All assistance is free of charge. What Is a Site? A site is a service location where taxpayers can go to ask questions or receive free trained volunteer assistance to complete their federal and state income tax returns or homeowner or renter assistance claim. What Is a Sponsor?
The volunteer program is an arrangement whereby volunteers and youth establish strong and sincere relationships, usually on a one-to-one basis. Children in our program range from ages 5 to 12. A little more than half of our referrals are boys. Until July 1979, our program was know as a Big Brother/Big Sister program.
The volunteer program is for anyone who is interested in donating their time and energy to a good cause. Since volunteer positions vary so much, the agency can accommodate almost anyone who would like to volunteer. Our volunteers have different schedules and different needs. Some are interested in day activities, others in evenings. If you are interested, we can work with you to figure out a role and a schedule that works best for you, while best meeting the needs of the agency.
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