Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Homeless Prenatal Program (HPP)! We are very excited about our 2008 Free Earned Income Tax Credit Program. As a volunteer in this program, you will be assisting low-income and homeless families' e-file their taxes.

PROGRAM'S HISTORY:
This will be the third year that the Homeless Prenatal Program has participated in the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) project, preparing taxes online . Families not only get refunds for taxes paid but also many working families are eligible for a little known tax credit if they have children. Last year we worked with 170 families and obtained more than $190,000 in refunds for them.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We are looking for volunteers who enjoy working with people and are interested in helping low income and homeless families. To participate in the program, volunteers must take a free tax training program, online or in a classroom, which will earn you a certification by the IRS. Certification is mandatory to volunteer as a tax preparer. Once you have obtained your certification, you are able to assist in e-filing taxes at HPP. Spanish is very useful but not mandatory.

AVAILABILITY:
We are looking for tax preparers starting in January 2008 and through April 30, 2008. Volunteers must be available either Mondays 4-8pm and/or Wednesdays 1-5pm.

GETTING STARTED:
Please contact Beverly Ashworth to let us know your interest and to find out more about earning your certification at (415)546.6756 ext.330 or email at beverlyashworth@homelessprenatal.org.