United Way seeks volunteers for free tax prep service
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United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg is looking for volunteers to participate in its annual tax assistance program that helps families work toward financial stability by providing free assistance through select in-person tax sites as well as a virtual tax assistance service. Powered by VITA, the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, the United Way service offers free tax preparation for families and individuals with income of $64,000 or less.
No prior knowledge or experience is necessary to become an IRS-certified volunteer with United Way. There are several roles available to match a variety of skills and interests. Bilingual volunteers are encouraged to volunteer. Continuing education hours are available for attorneys, certified public accountants and enrolled agents. Individuals are asked to serve one volunteer shift per week when the season opens in late January 2024.
To learn more about becoming a volunteer, individuals can fill out United Way’s volunteer interest form at https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1360193417, or register for a virtual information session Dec. 5 or 12. For the Dec. 5 session (5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.) click here to register. For the Dec. 12 session (5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.), click here to register.
In 2023, United Way Tax Assistance volunteers helped recover $2.7 million in tax returns and save over $670,000 in tax preparation fees, benefiting thousands of individuals and families in the region. To learn more about the program, visit https://www.yourunitedway.org/volunteer/vita/.
