Tax Clinic Volunteer
(Durham (Region of). Social Services Department)
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Position ID: V-OSH1167
Last Modified: 02 Mar 2021
Last Full Update: 02 Mar 2021
Opportunity Details: Tax Clinic Volunteer
| Contact | Community Volunteer Income Tax Program - CVITP |
| Duties | With a local Durham Region community agency that is collaborating with CVITP, complete income tax and benefit returns for individuals who have modest income * simple tax situations, help client to access and maintain entitled benefits * volunteers do not complete returns for individuals with complex tax situations Interested Volunteers need to connect with an community agency that is collaborating with CVITP such as the Oshawa Public Library, the Salvation Army Oshawa or search the directory found here: https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/oecv/external/prot/cli_srch_01_ld.action |
| More Info Link | canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/community-volunteer-income-tax-program/lend-a-hand-individuals.html |
| Benefits | Increase your tax knowledge, gain new skills and improve existing ones * do work that is valued and recognized and helps individuals and families |
| Clients | Those eligible for the CVITP program, with modest income and simple tax situations * can include low income residents, newcomers, seniors and those living with disability |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language |
| Areas of Interest | Advocacy ; Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Finance / Cash Handling ; Poverty & Homelessness ; Program Coordination / Support |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Basic understanding of income tax is helpful |
| Commitment Length | Short Term |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one |
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
| Dates and Times | Clinic times/days vary depending on community agency |
| Seasons | Tax season runs March through April but some clinics run year round |
| Location | Community agencies, libraries in Durham Region |
| Number of Positions | Ajax ; Brock ; Clarington ; Durham Region ; Oshawa ; Pickering ; Scugog ; Uxbridge (Township of) ; Whitby 100 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Training is provided ; On-line training via CIVTP and tax software provided to volunteers * clinics are set up in local community agencies |
| Additional Requirements | Click here to apply Depending on the role you select, a police check may be required Must be approved to use EFILE via CIVTP or provide a police records check |
Agency Details: Durham (Region of). Social Services Department
| Office Phone | 905-668-7711 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-372-1102 |
| Fax | 905-666-6218 |
| info@durham.ca | |
| Website | www.durham.ca |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 623, 605 Rossland Rd E Whitby, ON Canada L1N 6A3 |
