VITA Latinx: Volunteer Training for College Students

Welcome to El Centro, Inc.'s VITA Latinx program! This is the only VITA program in the area with a focus on the Latinx community. To that end, we strive to capacitate volunteers who are bilingual in English and Spanish.

Speaking Spanish is NOT a requirement to be a VITA Latinx volunteer. If you are not bilingual, you will be paired with a bilingual, non-tax-preparer volunteer who'll serve as translator.

This first training will serve as an orientation to learn more about the program and get started if you choose to participate. There is no commitment. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. You may bring your laptop if you wish, but it is not necessary!

There will be a total of THREE (3) trainings:

Training I - Thursday, Jan 23

Training II - TBD

Training III - TBD

There will be a total of FIVE (5) VITA Latinx events called SUPER SATURDAYS where volunteers will provide this tax preparation service for attendees. The dates/locations/times are as follows:

March 8 - Marrero Community & Senior Center - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 15 - East New Orleans Regional Library - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 22 - Beanlandia - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 29 - Hispanic Apostolate - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

April 12 - Hispanic Apostolate - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Participation in all SUPER SATURDAYS is NOT mandatory. You may choose to participate in as many SUPER SATURDAYS as you'd like.

If you'd like to utilize this volunteer opportunity to fulfill your school's service learning requirement, please contact Roxanne at [email protected] immediately as there is paperwork that must be filled priorly. In addition, El Centro, Inc. will provide a recommendation letter for college student volunteers who partake in THREE (3) SUPER SATURDAYS.

This is a great hands-on opportunity to serve the Greater New Orleans Area community while learning and developing new skills.

We look forward to seeing you!

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About VITA:

The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, which has operated for 50 years, offers free basic help at VITA sites to qualified individuals who need assistance with tax preparation.

As a certified VITA site, El Centro, Inc. is responsible for training volunteers to become certified as tax preparers. By becoming a certified tax preparer through our training, you will be able to assist low-income, disabled, elderly, and/or veteran community members to prepare their taxes through this program and our organization.

Persons who may qualify to receive this assistance include low-income individuals, disabled individuals, elderly individuals, and veterans. This assistance is provided by trained volunteers who power the VITA program.

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El Centro, Inc. specializes in providing culturally competent financial wellness programming, business coaching and entrepreneurial training to Latinx individuals and entrepreneurs in South Louisiana. El Centro, Inc. is a registered 501(c)3. FEIN: 82-4898926.

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