Join us at the VITA Filing Finale 2022!

Hi volunteers!

We will be excited to see many of you at our Filing Finale event on Tax Day 2022 - Monday, April 18th, at the Truly Nolen Training Center (432 S Williams Blvd, Bldg 436).

We still have a number of open volunteer slots. If you are available, we hope you will consider joining us - even if you can't stay for a full shift, your help would be much appreciated!

Please sign up by Friday 4/8 - this will help us plan accordingly for space and meals, snacks, and drinks: https://airtable.com/shrfCF5JvMbHwgruU

Read on, below the flyer, for FAQs about the event...

Your VITA Filing Finale Questions - Answered!

How will we serve taxpayers during the event?

• The site will be open for walk-ins from 10:00am-10:00pm on Monday, 4/18.
• We are also excited to introduce a virtual check-in system to help manage crowding. Upon arrival, taxpayers will scan a QR code with their cell phone, which will take them to a short form to fill out, which puts them “in line” for tax prep or QR. While they are waiting, they will complete their intake forms and wait outside or in their car. When we have an available volunteer ready to serve them, they will receive a text notification letting them know that they may come in to be served. The intake specialist/ greeter will move the next person waiting to the next available volunteer.
• For taxpayers that do not have a cell phone, an intake specialist will help them complete the check-in form, and they will be asked to wait a little closer to the building outside.

What do I need to bring as a volunteer?

• Please plan to bring your volunteer name tag (if you have one), your 4012, a mask, and plan to wear your VITA shirt. We will also have a few of these items on hand in case you don’t have one or forget.
• Please plan to arrive 30 minutes before your shift starts to allow time for us to get you situated!

Will there be health and safety precautions in place?

• The vaccination requirement will remain in place for this event. We will also require that everyone wears a mask while on site.
• This is a very large venue and has plenty of space to allow for social distancing. 
• We will also have options available outdoors for taxpayers that are unable to show proof of vaccination. Please note that only volunteers that have indicated that they are comfortable assisting these taxpayers will be assigned to that area during the event. 

Why is this Filing Finale taking place?

• First of all, it's fun! (see next question)
• But second of all, our office continues to receive inquiries and calls every day from taxpayers seeking assistance as the filing deadline draws nearer. With site appointments largely booked, we hope this event can help us serve a big group of additional taxpayers with one last push.

Will this event be fun?

• Historically, this event has always been a rip-roaring, whirlwind, productive, meaningful, and - yes - fun! day. Plus, there will be snacks, food, coffee, and drinks. So while we can't make guarantees, we think there is a very solid chance of a good time.

Additional questions? Feel free to send our team an email! vita@unitedwaytucson.org