Volunteers Needed to Help Prepare Tax Returns

RIO GRANDE — The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program of Cape May County is looking for volunteers. VITA is a program within the Division of Aging and Disabilities Services and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). The RSVP Program works with volunteers to offer many countywide programs and services such as meals on wheels deliveries, mentoring pre-school children, and preparing tax forms. The VITA volunteers are those trained to assist with income tax preparation.
Freeholder Jeffrey L. Pierson, who oversees the RSVP/VITA said, “Volunteering with VITA is a rewarding experience while also serving a vital role in Cape May County. We appreciate all who volunteer and share their skills to help with our various programs and services, our success largely depends on them.”
Don’t know that much about taxes? Don’t worry — you’ll get specialized training and certification by the IRS and New Jersey State Tax Office, or you can choose a volunteer role that does not require tax law certification. As an IRS-certified VITA volunteer, you will be able to provide free basic income tax return preparation at sites throughout the County. In 2017, more than 750 Cape May County residents received assistance through VITA. Volunteers are needed during the upcoming tax filing season (January 2018 – April 2018).
The hours are flexible, the training is free, and the time commitment is up to you. If you are interested in helping to continue this service, please call RSVP Director Rachel Sanfo at 609-886-3400 by Jan. 5, 2018.