Nonprofit
Published 14 days ago
Volunteer Tax preparer
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Rochester, NY
Details
Start Date:
December 1, 2026, 9:30 AM EST
End Date:
April 15, 2027, 6:30 PM EDT
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime
Time Commitment:
Flexible
Commitment Details:
In-person commitment of at least 4 hours per week
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
10
Cause Areas:
Disability, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Immigrants or Refugees, Legal Assistance, LGBTQ
Benefits:
Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
Good For:
Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License
Age Requirement:
16+
Wheelchair Accessible
Description
Join CASH an IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance VITA) program and be part of our
mission to empower the community by providing free, year-round tax prep, tax advice and
financial education that leads toward financial security. As Volunteer Tax Preparer,
you'll receive expert training and IRS certification while working directly with clients, offering free tax
advice and preparation. Make difference by helping low-income working families in Monroe
County achieve financial stability one tax return at time.
Responsibilities:
- Attend and complete self-directed and in-person training
- After successful completion of training and passing tax certification,
- prepare high-quality Federal and NYS tax returns for CASH clients
- Work one-on-one with individuals, ensuring they maximize their
- refunds and claim all eligible credits, such as the Earned Income Tax
- Credit (EITC)
- Self-review prepared returns, and with clients, before final Quality
- Review
Skills & Requirements:
- Eagerness to learn and grow in a supportive and inclusive environment
- No experience needed. You will recieve specialized training,
- mentorship and materials to become IRS-certified
- Must pass IRS certification exams
- Commitment to volunteer at least four hours a week
- Training starts in early December and must be completed by January
- Training is about 25 hours total, online and in personth
- In-person commitment of four hours per week
- Volunteer opportunities available during the main tax season (January
- to mid-April), with some summer hours also available
Location
CASH Office
115 South Ave, Rochester, NY 14604, USA
4th floor
4th floor
How to Volunteer for This Opportunity
Please email cashvolunteer@empirejustice.org, or fill out an application at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NZC2R2C to apply.
