Volunteer opportunities for UBC Tax Assistance Clinic for Students (UBC TACS)

Are you confused about taxes? Do you want to learn how to file your income tax return and give back to the community? Join UBC TACS! UBC Tax Assistance Clinic for Students (UBC TACS) is a student-run organization that assists students and low-income individuals in tax return preparation from late February to the end of March. We are currently looking for student supervisors and volunteers to help our 1700+ clients file their income tax returns.

Applications are open to students from ALL faculties who are interested in learning more about filing personal income tax returns and are passionate about giving back. No experience in tax is required and training will be provided. This year, the clinic runs from February 25 to March 31, 2014.

Benefits:
– Gain volunteer hours
– Develop stronger communication, management, problem-solving, and leadership skills
– Gain relevant tax and accounting experience
– Have the opportunity to network with professionals in the accounting industry
– Certificate of recognition from the Canada Revenue Agency upon successful completion of the program
– Receive first-hand training from the Canada Revenue Agency
– Meet new people!

Deadline for supervisor applications are Friday, January 10, 2014 at 11:59 PM (today)!

Deadline for volunteer applications are Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 11:59 PM

Visit http://apply.ubctacs.org/ for applications and details.

Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/234470513397712/

Feel free to email us at volunteers@ubctacs.org with any questions!

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