Agency: Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition

Description:

Join Boston Cares and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition in educating low- and moderate-income wage earners about maximizing their tax returns through the Earned Income Tax Credit. Mayor Menino's EITC Campaign is entering its eighth year of providing free tax preparation to low- and moderate-income taxpayers and increasing EITC awareness.

During the tax season of 2009, Boston's EITC Campaign served over 13,000 households to return $17.2 million in refunds to taxpayers. 

Volunteer opportunities are available to help clients prepare tax returns, pull credit reports, and enroll in public benefits programs such as food stamps or health insurance. Any volunteer is welcome, and bilingual volunteers are needed. Comprehensive training is provided.  

Boston Cares will be hosting four information sessions for you to "Meet the Coalition" and get more information about how to be an EITC volunteer on the following dates:

November 19th from 6:00-7:30pm.

December 2nd from 6:00-7:30pm at the Reggie Lewis Center.

December 9th from 6:30-8:00pm in the Boston Cares dowtown office.

This project is open to the public. You may participate by registering with Boston Cares.

This project is approved for volunteers with the following restrictions: Allow Pending Members

Impact Areas: Citizen Action/Academy, Other: Professional Services, Other

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Education, Personal Finance, Boston Cares, Boston Cares: Citizen Academy, Boston Cares: City Impact Program

Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Working with Adults