NOTE: Prior to attending your first virtual training session with us, please ensure you have created an IRS Volunteer Account at www.LinkandLearnCertification.com and completed the 2021 Basic Certification or Advanced Certification.
We need your help this tax season With tax season upon us, Food Bank is proud to offer free tax filing assistance to our NYC neighbors across the five boroughs. We’ll be providing three different filing models this year: NOTE: Volunteers *must* present proof of vaccination for in-person volunteer shifts. Register for our upcoming info sessions to learn more about how you can become a Volunteer Tax Preparer with Food Bank! Food Bank For New York City’s FREE citywide tax assistance program has put more than $1 billion back into the pockets of low-income New Yorkers. We rely on dedicated volunteers to support this impactful anti-poverty work. No financial experience needed – volunteers of all professional backgrounds welcome! Returning To Serve With VITA? Sign Up For A Refresher Session Below! New To VITA? New Volunteers Are Required To Complete One Part 1 Training Session And One Part 2 Training Session. Select Whichever Dates Are Most Convenient For You And Your Schedule. But Remember That You Must Choose One Date From The Training Session Part 1 Column And One Date From The Training Session Part 2 Column. All Trainings Are Held Virtually Via Zoom. Training Session Part 1 Options Training Session Part 2 Options Did you pass the Advanced IRS Certification Exam? Advanced volunteers are required to complete both Training Session Part 1 and Training Session Part 2. Click the dates listed below to register. All Trainings Are Held Virtually Via Zoom. Training Session Part 1: Work through the certification modules at your convenience. We estimate you’ll need between 10-15 hours to complete them all – which you can take straight through or break up into increments that work for you! Once you’ve completed the modules, you must complete these three Link & Learn exams on the IRS website: 1) Volunteer Standards of Conduct Exam, 2) Intake/Interview and Quality Review Exam, 3) Basic Exam. These free videos will help you prepare for the three required certification exams – be sure to reference them as you study! This sheet contains links to all the VITA, IRS Certification, and Study Guide resources you may need to help you get started. Email your passing test results to us at taxvolunteer@foodbanknyc.org prior to starting your virtual Food Bank training (which you signed up for in Step 1). Attend the virtual Food Bank training(s) you registered for in Step 1 and begin serving with VITA!
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(VITA) Program
TAX SEASON 2022
HOW DO I GET STARTED
AS A VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARER, YOU’LL HAVE THE CHANCE TO:
FOR RETURNING VITA VOLUNTEERS
Only One Session Required For Returning Volunteers – Click One Of The Following Time Slots Below To Register! All Trainings Are Held Virtual Via ZoomWednesday, January 5th (5:30pm – 9:30pm)
FOR NEW VITA VOLUNTEERS
Click to Register (Choose One):
Click to Register (Choose One):
FOR ADVANCED VITA VOLUNTEERS
(Click to register)
Saturday, January 8th
(9:00am – 1:00pm)
We've Got Study Guide Videos To Help You Prepare!
Download Our Vita Volunteer Essential Links Toolkit