Skills required
Languages Needed:
Intermediate proficiency in one of the following languages is an asset: o Tigrinya, Amharic o Arabic o Farsi, Dari, Pashto o Mandarin o French o Hindi
- Accessible by public transit
CVITP Scheduling Team Coordinator Volunteer
CVITP Tax Clinic Volunteer The tax clinic volunteer roles support a welcoming, organized, and accessible community tax clinic under the oversight of Centre for Newcomers as a part of CVITP (Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, CRA). Volunteers work collaboratively, protect client privacy, follow clinic procedures, and adhere to the scope of the role. Expectations for all roles • Provide respectful, patient, and inclusive service to all clients. • Protect personal and financial information and follow confidentiality requirements. • Attend orientation and role-specific training and follow the direction of clinic leadership. • Arrive on time, communicate absences promptly, and remain flexible during busy periods. • Must be available between December 2026 – May 2027 • Maintain clear handoffs and report concerns, incidents, or process issues to the tax clinic lead, CFN Volunteer Coordinator. Scheduling Team Coordinator Role purpose: Coordinate schedulers, ensure scheduling hours are reliably staffed. Manage appointment/scheduling app. Keep CVITP Lead Organizer up to date. Reporting directly to the CVITP Tax Clinic Lead and coordinating closely with the Appointment Coordinator and onsite coordinators. Key responsibilities • Ensure Schedulers are well trained and updated • Prepare paper copies of schedule in a timely manner preceding each tax clinic day • Flag urgent scheduling issues for clinic leadership • Coordinate appointment capacity with onsite operations and tax preparer availability. • Record outcomes such as confirmed, completed, cancelled, rescheduled, or no-show. • Refer tax questions and complex client circumstances to trained staff or volunteers. Skills and qualities • Clear phone, email, and in-person communication. • Accuracy, discretion, patience, and strong schedule management. • Previous supervisory experience is an asset. • Comfort using booking software, calendars, and basic office technology. Practical expectations: Must be over 18 years old. This role is onsite. Registration with CVITP and a Police Information Check completed within the past three years are required.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Build leadership skills and make the free tax clinic possible. The tax clinic enables clients to file their income tax return, connecting them with government benefits and participating in Canadian life.
Skills required
Languages Needed:
Intermediate proficiency in one of the following languages is an asset: o Tigrinya, Amharic o Arabic o Farsi, Dari, Pashto o Mandarin o French o Hindi
- Accessible by public transit