Administrative Volunteer
Assist individuals with low-moderate incomes, allowing them to receive government benefits, access subsidies, and more!
Role Description
We are in need of some dedicated administrative volunteers to assist individuals with low-moderate incomes, allowing them to receive government benefits, access subsidies, and more! As a volunteer with this program, your role will entail:
- Filling out a simple intake form with the community member alongside fellow volunteers and a CDFCSS staff person,
- Placing all the applicable paperwork into a filing cabinet,
- Making phone calls to community members once their taxes are completed,
- Providing simple information and referral services (for example, promoting our Meals on Wheels program to a young family who needs a little extra help with meal prep, informing a senior with a mobility aid about our yard maintenance program, or suggest contacting our office regarding the AHS Government ID program to someone who doesn't have the documentation needed to file their taxes).
Goals of Service
Camrose & District FCSS is a registered Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) hub with the Canada Revenue Agency. Trained volunteers help run the program year round in order to assist individuals in the City and County of Camrose with simple tax situations to complete their income taxes free of charge on a first come, first serve basis.
Time Commitment
This opportunity takes place from March 18th until April 30th on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday from 10:00am - 4:00pm at the Duggan Wellness Centre (formerly Duggan Mall). This is a flexible position! Sign up for as many or as little shifts as you are available.
Volunteer Requirements
To be a volunteer, you will need the following:
- A Volunteer Application Form
- Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check
- TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED
Questions? Call Tia at 780-673-1350 or email tia@camrosefcss.ca
Ready To Volunteer?
Follow the steps below to become a volunteer.
Step 1: Submit Application Online
Create an account for Better Impact and fill out our online application form with your personal information and areas of interest.
Step 2: Meet With Volunteer Coordinator
We'll discuss your options and address any questions. After that, we'll contact your references. If everything is in order, you'll need to apply for a police information and vulnerable sector check.
Step 3: Complete
Training
Once accepted, you will need to read our volunteer handbook, and complete training to prepare you for your volunteer role.
If you need help getting started, feel free to contact our office for support or to request a paper form.
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