Data Entry - Tax Volunteer (FIRST UNITED)

501 E Hastings, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1P9 [map]

2 hours / weekly

2-3 months

Volunteering opportunity at First United's Tax Program in the Downtown Eastside.

First United processes thousands of income tax returns for low-income Downtown Eastside residents to enable them to access vital benefits. The tax program in 2023 managed to support community members in recouping over $600k in tax returns.

The duties & responsibilities of the Data Entry Volunteer are as follows:

- Input all information on First United's Data Spreadsheet
- Gather and formulate statistics for the Income Tax Coordinator
- Manage data entry and clean up files
- Support data reports

Skills & Experience:

- Strong attention to detail 
- Accurate inputting of numbers and data
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience using Microsoft Office programs e.g., Word & Excel
- Typing speed of 60/70 wpm
- Ability to communicate with a diverse group of people

Schedule & Timeframe:

- Must be available during the Tax season (March, April, and May)
- Flexible hours but requires a minimum commitment of 2hrs per week

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Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

- Support an essential program at First United that gives back to members of the community
- Acquire data information and data processing skills
- Volunteer in an organization that values respect, dignity, and belonging

Activities involved

Administration Measurement

Skills required

Data collecting Employee Relations File Management

Requirements:

Interview
Police Check
Resume

Flexible in schedule