Volunteer Position: Tax Preparer Volunteer

1 week ago


Toronto, Canada Fred Victor Full time

**Volunteer Position Title**:Tax Preparer Volunteer***
**Department**:40 Oak Drop-in & Housing***
**Commitment Requested**: 2 months (March - April)
**Estimated Hours Per Week**:3hrs***
**Estimated Shift Times**:Tues/Thur morning/afternoon***
**Supervisor**:Kyra Pretzer
**Location**:40 Oak St

Fred Victor is a not-for-profit, multi-service community-based organization that has assisted people
living on low incomes in Toronto for over 125 years. We work in partnership with individuals from
diverse backgrounds who face poverty, homelessness, mental health issues, addictions, and/or social
isolation to address their needs and hopes and advocate for a more equitable society. Please see our
upholds the values of respect, choice and inclusion.

**Program / Position Summary**:
Fred Victor’s program site at 40 Oak Street in Regent Park provides Housing, a Community Meal
Program, Community Advocacy, Food Skills, Community Gardens, Culinary Training, and a Drop-in
Program.

The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) has existed since 1971 and is a longstanding
partnership between the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and community organizations and their
volunteers. Fred Victor hosts a free tax clinics where volunteers complete income tax and benefit
returns for eligible individuals to ensure they receive, or continue to receive, the benefits and credits
they are entitled to. In order to be eligible for the CVITP, individuals must have a modest income and a
simple tax situation.

**Responsibilities May Include**:

- Complete income tax returns for 40 Oak tenants and drop-in community members
- Be compliant with the Canadian Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Community Volunteer Income Tax

Program (CVITP)
- Be registered with E-file through CVITP

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- **Experience in basic income tax preparation **(CRA offers training and support)
- A good understanding of Canadian tax laws and regulations, especially as they relate to

marginalized communities
- Comfortable using a computer (CRA provides customized tax preparation software)

**What We Expect from Tax Preparer Volunteers**:

- Maintain confidentiality - you will be handling sensitive financial and identity documents
- Positive attitude
- Openness to learning
- Reliability (showing up for your shift as scheduled, and being on time)
- Respect for people from all walks of life; ages, abilities, religions, and cultures
- Empathy and compassion for people experiencing poverty and homelessness
- Work cooperatively with fellow volunteers, students, and staff
- Follow our COVID-19 protocols and vaccination policy, including: staying home if you have any

could/flu symptoms; daily self-screening; wearing a mask; washing and sanitizing your hands;
physical distancing and capacity limits; show proof of COVID-19 vaccinations
- Commitment to a regular weekly schedule
- We expect you to follow our policies, procedures and volunteer code of conduct
- We expect you to give us feedback, ask questions, and raise concerns

**What You Can Expect from Us**:

- The opportunity to do important work that directly helps people
- The chance to work with a great team of volunteers, students, and staff
- A safe workplace
- A workplace with people of different ages, abilities, religions, and cultures
- A regular weekly schedule
- Respect for people with lived experience of poverty and homelessness (past or current)
- To receive training for your role
- To gain transferrable skills
- A letter to confirm your volunteering
- We will update our policies and procedures as the COVID-19 pandemic changes
- We will respond to your feedback, questions, and concerns
- We will give you feedback, ask questions, and raise concerns

**Disclaimer**:
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover
or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the volunteer.
Volunteers may be asked to perform some, or all of these duties based on readiness and training.

**How to Apply/Contact**

**Additional Info**:
To volunteer with us, you must be at least 18 years of age.

volunteering. Fred Victor covers the cost of the Police Records Check.
Volunteers at Fred Victor are taken through an onboarding process that includes: an interview,
background check process, orientation, and training.

community first.)

**Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Fred Victor**
- We strive to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and welcome _
- contacted. _
- Fred Victor is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work _
- environment. If contacted, please advise the Volunteer Program staff if you require any accommodation _
- measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating _
- to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality_



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