Volunteer Tax Preparer

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local non-profit organization is seeking volunteers to assist with tax preparation under the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) in Oakville. This unpaid role provides government-recognized training, hands-on experience in tax preparation, and the chance to make a direct impact in the community. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills and an interest in helping vulnerable populations with their tax returns. Volunteers will work closely with team members and community partners to ensure effective service delivery.

Benefits

Government-Recognized Training & Certification

Hands-On Experience Preparing Tax Returns

Direct Community Impact

Personal Fulfillment & Purpose

Qualifications

• Looking for volunteers with basic tax knowledge and a willingness to learn.
• Skills in working with diverse community members is essential.
• No formal education required, but a background in finance or taxes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete income tax returns for eligible community members.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to deliver services.
• Engage with beneficiaries and partners to ensure effective assistance.

Skills

Tax preparation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

The Suri Foundation is participating in the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) to host free tax clinics to help eligible people file their taxes. Filing a tax return helps people get the benefit and credit payments they are entitled to. We are recruiting volunteers to help complete income tax returns at free tax clinics in Oakville/Burlington with possibility to work remotely. The responsibilities include completing taxes for people who meet the eligibility criteria (adults aged 65 years and older, individuals experiencing housing insecurity, Indigenous Peoples, newcomers, and individuals with a modest income, and a simple tax situation). You will work closely with other team members, beneficiaries, and community partners to deliver professional services that align with The Suri Foundation's mission.

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

Volunteering as a Tax Preparer under the CRA Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) provides meaningful rewards, professional growth, and opportunities to make a lasting impact. Although the role is unpaid, volunteers gain several practical, career‑building, and personal benefits that can be extremely valuable including:

• Government-Recognized Training & Certification
• Hands-On Experience Preparing Tax Returns
• Direct Community Impact
• Personal Fulfillment & Purpose