Organization Details Organization Name: Community Financial Address: 516-294 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3C 0B9 Website: http://www.communityfinancialmb.ca Organizational Description: Community Financial is a community-based non-profit, charitable organization with more than 50 years of experience helping to meet the complex and often unique needs of individuals and families in Manitoba who are experiencing financial challenges.
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program prepares Income tax returns and access to benefits, without charge, for low-income individuals and families. Volunteer Opportunity Details Volunteer Opportunity ID: 4691 Description of Duties:
Community Financial, in partnership with Canada Revenue Agency, operates free Community Volunteer Income Tax Program tax clinics for individuals with modest incomes.
Volunteers in this role will help support those filing taxes by printing and preparing completed documents for mailing to the clients we serve. Operating from our temporary tax clinic in the Norquay Builing (401 York Ave, Winnipeg) you'll be part of an energetic and collegial atmosphere. If you enjoy organizing, working with your hands, have some familiarity with technology, and are very detail oriented, this may be a valuable fit for you!
Skills Required
- This program works with people from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including recent immigrants and refugees. High levels of respect and empathy are required.
- Strong English language skills are required.
- Clear penmanship for addressing envelopes and letters is required.
- Familiarity and comfort with technology is required (you will be trained on the various tools used)
- Experience preparing tax returns is an asset, but is not mandatory.
- This role may involve lots of time on your feet and work with your hands.
Other Requirements
- must be 18 or older
- must provide a clear Criminal Record Check
- must be able to commit to minimum shift requirements
- mail preparer stations are located on a short raised platform, up two steps. Accommodation for an alternate location without steps may be possible if needed.
Skills Gained/Related Careers Volunteers will gain insight into the complex situations that our CVITP clients may face, and will work as part of a team, collaborating to successfully complete the tax filing process from start to finish. Volunteers will also gain experience with our organization and the CVITP and therefore this could be a good first step to someone interested in volunteering as a tax preparer in the future. Many of our volunteers are entering into or have retired from careers such as Accounting, Financial Advising, and CRA. However, we also have retired dance teachers, police officers, and people who simply want to give back to their community. All are welcome.
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+ Time Commitment:
Daytime
Tax Clinics will operate from the last week of February through the end of April 2027. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of one 6 hour shift for each of the weeks in this period. Many volunteers wish to work more than one shift, and we are happy to accommodate them where possible. Our main tax clinic operates weekdays (closed holidays and weekends), and this role would be mainly during the hours of 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? Yes Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No Opportunity is available to candidates that: Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit
Uses a mobility device
Speaks another language (other than French or English): Must be fluent in English - other languages supported
Organization will provide: Supervision
Training/Orientation
Celebration luncheon in early May
How To Apply
- Online Application Form Below
- Email:
[email protected] (Include Opportunity ID)
Closing Date: Sep 30, 2026
📌 CVITP Mail Preparer (Winnipeg)
🏢 Volunteer Manitoba
📍 Winnipeg