Impact America - Tennessee began direct service in August 2014 by launching a yearlong pilot program in Memphis. The pilot focuses on establishing two of Impact America's signature initiatives in Memphis: FocusFirst, a high-tech vision care initiative for low-income, preschool-aged children; and SaveFirst, a free tax preparation initiative serving low-income, working families. FocusFirst provides a cost-effective direct response to the vision problems of children who live in urban and rural communities. Impact America - Tennessee AmeriCorps Members, in collaboration with students from local colleges, provide free vision screenings to children, ages six months to five years, at Head Starts and daycares located in low-income neighborhoods. High-tech, digital photo optic scan cameras are used to perform the screenings. All children failing the screenings receive comprehensive follow-up care. SaveFirst trains college, graduate, and law students to offer free tax preparation services to low-income families, especially to those eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit. The SaveFirst Initiative ensures that low-income families receive the full Earned Income Tax Credit and other credits to which they are entitled while helping them to avoid costly commercial preparers. SaveFirst provides access to reputable tax preparers who ensure federal tax law compliance for all families served.
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Member Duties : AmeriCorps Members plan and execute FocusFirst and SaveFirst in Memphis as well as recruit and manage the service of college students as they participate in those initiatives. FocusFirst: Conduct vision screenings for preschoolers. Expand our network of child care centers receiving services. Assist in processing results and coordinating comprehensive follow-up care. SaveFirst: Obtain certification as an Advanced Volunteer Tax Preparer. Recruit and train college students on tax law, and manage their service at community-based sites. Implement marketing strategies to encourage families to receive free tax preparation. Develop community partnerships to establish free tax preparation sites.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Stipend .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Health , Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth , Community Outreach .
Health , Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth , Community Outreach .
Skills :
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Impact America- Tennessee
Program Start/End Date
08/01/2023 - 07/31/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
TENNESSEE
Accepting Applications
From 07/18/2023 To 07/31/2024
Contact
Ty Jackson
321 S Bellevue Blvd
Memphis TN 38104
9017912389
tjackson@impactamerica.com
www.impactamerica.com
Listing ID
119837
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