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Tara Lambert

Tara Lambert started Getting Down to Business class one month after she moved to Ithaca. “I was planning to open my nutritional counseling practice and this class was invaluable…I don’t think I would have been prepared to open my practice without it. The class taught me everything. I learned profit/loss analysis, break even analysis and how to record and track my finances…”

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AMERICORPS VISTA POSITIONS
Community Tax (VITA) Program


Alternatives Federal Credit Union is recruiting applicants for a one-year AmeriCorps VISTA positions with the Community Tax Program (VITA) program, to begin this summer.

Alternatives is a unique community development financial institution with a mission to build wealth and create economic opportunity for underserved people and communities. As a socially responsible community organization, Alternatives works to have a positive impact on the local community through its programs and policies. Many services are devised especially for low income members and small businesses. Among our innovative community programs is the Community Tax Program (also know as VITA, or Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), which provides free income tax preparation to low income individuals and families.

The Community Tax Program VISTA member will work with local organizations to build a community tax coalition to continue to expand the reach of the program and develop resources to increase its impact. The full assignment description is available here.

AmeriCorps VISTA members work throughout the nation with community organizations, working to fight illiteracy, improve health services, create businesses, strengthen community groups, and much more. VISTA members work full-time and receive a modest living stipend during their service, as well as a $4,725 education award or $1,200 cash award on completion of their assignment.

For general information about AmeriCorps VISTA and becoming a member, visit the AmeriCorps website:
http://www.americorps.org/about/programs/vista.asp.

Application:
For more information about the Community Tax Program VISTA position, contact Brian.

Alternatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer.