For Immediate Release: Thursday, November 14, 2019
The Montgomery County Volunteer Center is recruiting volunteers for the Senior Corps RSVP/AARP Tax-Aide Program. This program offers free tax-preparation assistance for low-to-moderate-income Montgomery County taxpayers, with special attention to seniors, and relies exclusively on volunteers who are trained and certified.
Anyone interested in learning about volunteer opportunities and available for training is invited to attend one of two upcoming Volunteer Information Sessions:
Attendees will learn about three types of available volunteer positions:
The program’s impact is noteworthy; in 2019, 4,780 returns were filed, generating $4.4 million in refunds and saving $1.3 million in tax preparation fees.
No registration is required for the information session. Bilingual volunteers are especially needed.
For more information about the Montgomery County Tax-Aide Program, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/taxaide; or email kathleen.stobie@montgomerycountymd.gov; or call 240-777-2612.
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Release ID: 19-385