The Canada Revenue Agency's Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) began in 1971 to assist eligible people who are unable to complete their income tax returns or are unable to afford to have them prepared professionally.

This is a free service available to eligible individuals provided by trained volunteers. To be eligible for this service, people must have low income and simple tax situations.

I have been a volunteer for CVITP since 1998 and find this to be a very rewarding experience. I have met volunteers and people using this program of all ages and backgrounds. The people receiving the assistance are grateful and the volunteers are pleasant and knowledgeable.

If you have completed an income tax return before or have no experience at all and are looking for some volunteer experience, please consider this program. Click on the link below for more details.

Canada Revenue Agency's Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)