ACT Volunteer Role Description

Tax Consultant

(Not currently recruiting)




Programme


Community Support Programs

Supervisor


Community Support Programs Coordinator

ACT's
Mission Statement


The AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) develops and delivers innovative programs and services that promote the dignity, health and well-being of individuals and communities living with, affected by and at risk for HIV/AIDS..




Purpose


To assist all persons living with HIV/AIDS, free of charge, cmplete thier Income Tax returns .
To offer all PHA's access to professional Income Tax advise in a safe and confidential environment.


Time Commitment


3 hours per week
for 12 months
Details:
Clinicans will all sign ACT Program specific confidentiality agreements in addition to CCRA Contractual aggreement

More hours required during Income Tax Sseason between Feb. 1st and the end of May.


Duties


The Volunteer will:
Assist client with completion of all Income Tax returns

Personal Qualities
and Skills


Required Qualities & Skills:
To report directly to the Community Support Programs Coordinator with any problems related to clinic matters or client concerns.

Volunteers must have current working knowledge of all Income Tax related matters regarding Revenue Canada.

Have undertaken mandatory CCRA Program Specific training

Be prepared to work one to one with clients on a completely confidential basis while remaining non judgmental.

Have knowledge of same sex partner and all aspects of dissability claims.

Knowledge of the Quick Tax system/ Ufile.

Be expected to offer one three hour block, either evening or during the day, on an ongoing weekly basis, for the duration of tax clinic time frame.

Be self motivated, good communication skills, second language would be useful but not essential,



Training
Requirements


Program-Specific Training, Event-Role-Specific Training, On-the-job Training with Supervisor and/or other Volunteers



For more information about or to apply for this role, contact:
Program Volunteer Resources Manager
AIDS Committee of Toronto
399 Church Street, 4th floor
Toronto, M5B 2J6

phone: (416) 340-2437