Join us and learn how you can help return over $9 million dollars
to low and moderate-income residents.

Volunteer Today!

Volunteer Registration for the 2011-2012 Tax Season is now OPEN!

Contact Volunteer Coordinator Caitlin Brazner 
with any questions at volunteer@dceitc.org

The 2011-2012 tax season is upon us and the DC EITC Campaign is working hard to provide free tax preparation services and financial support to low-income city residents.

Last year, 500 volunteers helped file more than 5,000 returns, claiming over $8 million in tax refunds for DC residents and connecting many of those residents to other free financial resources!

Next year, you can help by volunteering as a:
Tax Preparer    Savings Promoter / Intake Specialist    SNAP/Food Stamp Outreach Specialist    Interpreter

Click Here for a list of volunteer position descriptions.

WHY VOLUNTEER?  

As a volunteer, you can:
  • Acquire tax preparation and/or communications skills;

  • Gain concrete experience for your resume;

  • Network--both professionally and socially;

  • Gain the satisfaction of assisting low-income and moderate-income families to prepare their taxes and claim benefits that they deserve; and

  • Have fun while being a part of an effort that is making a tangible difference in the lives of families and individuals across the city!

AM I QUALIFIED? 

If you have prepared your own tax return, prepared returns for others, or have worked extensively with numbers, you are qualified to train as a tax preparer.  All preparers will be trained by the Campaign and certified by the IRS.

Savings Promoter / Intake Specialists and Food Stamp Specialists do not need previous experience, but must be enthusiastic, outgoing, and charismatic, and must be willing to speak with clients about general financial topics.

WHERE?

Tax sites are located primarily in Washington, DC (with a few sites in Maryland and Northern Virginia).  You can choose the site and time that works best for you, pending availability.

WHEN?

Sites open on January 28 and remain open through April 17 (approximately 10 weeks), primarily after standard working hours and on weekends.  

We ask that new Tax Preparers and Savings Promoters commit to volunteer at least one 3-4 hour shift per week for the course of tax season.

HOW DO I APPLY?

See our "Volunteer Training and Preparing for Tax Season" section for information about completing your volunteer registration form, signing up for a tax site shift, and registering for trainings.

QUESTIONS?

If you have a question after reading through our website, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.  If your question is not answered, please contact Caitlin Brazner, the Campaign’s Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@dceitc.org or 202-419-1440.