Whether it’s the opening kickoff of football season, the first tip off of basketball season, the sound of the starter’s gun at a marathon race or that official first pitch that signifies spring is here and baseball season is upon us; we, as Americans have gotten use to the hoopla that goes along with beginnings.
Volunteer income tax assistance (VITA) season is no different, we work all year to review, revamp and polish our plans so each tax season we come out bigger, better and ready to help thousands in Tucson and Southern Arizona.
Sure VITA tax season doesn’t officially start until January 20th, but just like in sports there is plenty to do behind the scenes in preparation for our season. Not only do sites need to be located and confirmed, but the cornerstone of the program, you the volunteer needs to be recruited and trained.
Training is coming up fast, so to get us all in the spirit of community service and to acknowledge the tremendous gift that each VITA volunteer gives to our community; we are hosting our second annual VITA Volunteer kickoff Saturday November, 21st at United Way offices.
The volunteer kickoff will give VITA volunteers a chance to meet UW staff, site coordinators and other volunteers who each year come together to give of themselves to help out their neighbors.
Last year VITA volunteers prepared over 8,000 tax returns, resulting in over $9.1 million dollars in federal refunds, of which $4.6 million was in earned income tax credits.
If you’d like to be part of something that allows you to learn a new skill while giving back to the community come join us on November 21st as we gear up for another tax season.
Click here to volunteer.
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