Volunteer Opportunities

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LITC: Taxpayer Rights Advocacy

Tax Law

Advocate for low-income taxpayers’ rights during tax proceedings and interactions with tax authorities.

Experience Level:
Legal advocates, tax attorneys, paralegals
Time Commitment:
5-10 hours
Need:
Significant
Open

LITC: Innocent Spouse Relief

Tax Law

Help innocent spouses seek relief from joint tax liabilities caused by the errors or fraud of their partners.

Experience Level:
Tax attorneys, enrolled agents, family law specialists
Time Commitment:
5-10 hours
Need:
Moderate
Open

LITC: Offer in Compromise

Tax Law

Assist taxpayers with Offer in Compromise (OIC) preparation and submission to the IRS for settling tax debts.

Experience Level:
Financial advisors, tax consultants, enrolled agents
Time Commitment:
5-10 hours
Need:
Moderate
Closed

LITC: Taxpayer Education

Tax Law

Educate low-income taxpayers on their rights and responsibilities, offering workshops and resources for tax compliance.

Experience Level:
Educators, tax advisors, community outreach experts
Time Commitment:
5-10 hours
Need:
Routine
Open

LITC: Tax Issue Resolution

Tax Law

Provide guidance and representation to resolve tax disputes, debts, audits, appeals and other tax-related issues.

Experience Level:
Tax attorneys, enrolled agents, tax professionals
Time Commitment:
5-10 hours
Need:
Critical
Open

LITC: Tax Return Preparation

Tax Law
  • Help eligible taxpayers with federal and state tax return preparation.
  • Review and correct tax return filings.
Experience Level:
Tax professionals, accountants or finance students
Time Commitment:
5-10 hours
Need:
Moderate
Closed

Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access (PAVA)

Disability Rights
  • Assess voting precincts across the state of Minnesota for accessibility.
  • Identify barriers to voter accessibility by conducting short interviews with election officials and assessing building features.
Experience Level:
No experience necessary
Time Commitment:
2-3 hours
Need:
Every two years
Closed

Special Education Program: Due Process Hearing

Disability Rights

Represent students in due process hearings, ensuring their rights under IDEA and other laws are upheld.

Experience Level:
Attorneys in Special Education law or with experience in education-related hearings
Time Commitment:
Up to 40 hours
Need:
Routine
Open

Special Education Program: Expulsion Hearing

Disability Rights

Represent students in expulsion hearings, present evidence and advocate for their rights.

Experience Level:
Attorney, preferably with experience or interest in Special Education law
Time Commitment:
10-20 hours
Need:
Moderate

Additional Opportunities

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