The Baltimore CASH Campaign seeks qualified volunteers to help Baltimore's working families meet their financial goals. Volunteers can participate in a variety of capacities as described below.
For more information on how to volunteer or if you do not see a description that fits the volunteer opportunity you are looking for, please feel free to contact, Dustin Hogenson the volunteer coordinator at volunteer@baltimorecashcampaign.org. The Baltimore CASH Campaign is always looking for individuals to help Create Assets, Savings, and Hope!
Tax Volunteers
Tax volunteers provide free tax preparation services to low and moderate income Baltimore area working families. Volunteers help families claim the Earned Income Tax Credit, which is a valuable tax credit that provides needed funds for families who earn less than $50,000 per year. Volunteers must go through a comprehensive training process and pass the IRS Certification Exam in order to become qualified for this position. Once qualified, volunteers are then able to volunteer at one of the many tax locations throughout Baltimore City. Tax preparation volunteers receive training in January. Please also note, that the Internal Revenue Service requires that all volunteers preparing taxes be US Citizens, US Nationals or US Resident Aliens and that they provide valid photographic Identification when volunteering to prepare taxes. To learn more about this opportunity please contact: volunteer@baltimorecashcampaign.org.
Greeters/Administrative Support Volunteers
Greeters are responsible for creating a welcome and friendly environment for individuals and families who visit tax sites for assistance. Greeters may also provide administrative support to site managers and other volunteers in order to assist with the flow and efficiency of the tax sites. Greeters are required to take and pass the IRS Volunteer Ethics test and greeters may volunteer at one of the many locations throughout Baltimore City on Saturdays. Unfortunately no week day hours are available for our Greeter positions. To learn more about this opportunity please e-mail: volunteer@baltimorecashcampaign.org.
Financial Resource Volunteers
Financial Resource Volunteers (FRVs) are a group of volunteers who help foster financial education for Baltimore's working citizens. At select sites, FRVs connect tax clients with important financial resources in their communities, and they also help these individuals access valuable on-site services such as savings bonds, savings accounts, and Certificates of Deposit. FRVs are required to attend a half-day training in early January. To learn more about this opportunity please e-mail: volunteer@baltimorecashcampaign.org.
Appointment Scheduler Volunteers
Appointment Schedulers are an integral part of the CASH Campaign operations during tax season. In partnership with United Way of Central Maryland 2-1-1 First Call for Help (FCFH), Appointment Schedulers will assist tax filers to schedule appointments throughout tax season. Not only do they help create a welcoming and friendly environment for individuals and families who are planning to visit our sites, but they also assist with managing the flow and efficiency of all sites. These volunteers would need to be willing to commit to at least 3 hours a week during the day (between 8:30am and 5pm) over a 4 to 5 week period during tax season. Unfortunately no Saturday hours are offered. To schedule an orientation, please contact: volunteer@baltimorecashcampaign.org.
CASH Coaches
The CASH Coach Program recruits individuals with financial expertise to work with low and moderate income working individuals who request assistance with money management skills. The CASH Coach will guide and instruct clients in various personal finance skills including budgeting, understanding credit, and saving for a goal. The coach/client cycle will typically run from April to September, so look here for more information about group orientations and registration in March. To schedule an orientation, please contact volunteer@balimorecashcampaign.org.
Money Power Day Volunteers
Money Power Day Volunteers help out with our biggest one-day event of the year which will be held in March 10, 2012. Money Power Day is a free financial fitness fair that provides participants with a wide variety of quality financial services and resources. Please contact volunteer@baltimorecashcampaign.org for more information about signing up to be a volunteer at this great event.