Meet our new RealSense VITA Volunteer Tax Preparer Nathan Hietala (pictured on the right) alongside Steve Norris (pictured on the left) , our Tax Program Manager for the RealSense VITA Program, at the FSCJ Kent Campus Certification Training Course. Nathan demonstrated outstanding dedication by passing every certification level on his first attempt! Thanks to his exemplary work, Nathan is well-prepared to assist many individuals and families this tax season, providing valuable support through the RealSense VITA Program. Please join us in congratulating Nathan on his achievement!
RealSense Volunteer Opportunities
United Way’s VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program needs your hand this coming tax season to support our clients. 250,000 households (40%) across Northeast Florida are in poverty or are working but struggle to make ends meet. These households are often targeted by fraudulent tax preparers or miss out on tax credits they qualify for. Our program provides free, professional, and reliable tax preparation. All volunteers are trained and certified under IRS standards.
Volunteer Positions Available
Site Coordinator: This position is responsible for the overall operation of the tax site. Prior experience helpful; but not required
Tax Site Preparer- prepares customer’s tax return
Tax Site Quality Reviewer- checks tax returns before submission
Tax Site Screener- prepares customer’s documents before filing
Tax Site Appointment Scheduler- helps set customer’s tax appointment
Financial Educator (coming soon)
Community Outreach Specialist (coming soon)
Volunteer Tax Site Locations
Please select the tax site location where you would like to volunteer by clicking on the link below. While we will do our best to accommodate your preference, placement at your chosen location cannot be guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility!
| SITE NAME | SITE LOCATION | CITY/STATE |
| RealSense @ Arlington Full Service Schools | 8015 Parker School Road #160 |
Jacksonville, FL 32211 |
| RealSense @ Baker County | 9264 Buck Starling Rd | Macclenny, FL 32063 |
| RealSense @ BEAM | 850 Sixth Avenue Suite #600 |
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 |
| RealSense @ Career Source Northeast Florida (Nassau) | 96042 Lofton Square Court | Yule, Fl. 32097 |
| RealSense @ Center for Independent Living (CIL) | 2709 Art Museum Drive | Jacksonville, FL 32207 |
| RealSense @ COJ VMA | 117 West Duval Street, Suite 175 | Jacksonville, FL. 32202 |
| RealSense @ Englewood Full Service Schools | 5354 Betty Ann Lane | Jacksonville, FL 32207 |
| RealSense @ FSCJ Kent Campus | 3939 Roosevelt Boulevard Building F, Room #126 | Jacksonville, FL 32205 |
| RealSense @ Gateway New Hope | 5518 N. Pearl Street, Building 2 | Jacksonville, FL 32208 |
| RealSense @ Jacksonville University | 2800 University Boulevard North Davis College of Business & Technology Room #128 | Jacksonville, FL 32211 |
| RealSense @ Jax Housing Authority (JHA) | Brentwood Lake Community Center 3465 Village Center Drive | Jacksonville, FL 32206 |
| RealSense @ Kids Hope Alliance | 1095 A. Phillip Randolph Boulevard | Jacksonville, FL 32206 |
| RealSense @ Mercy Support Services | 515 College Drive | Middleburg, FL 32068 |
| RealSense @ NAS Jax | 6801 Roosevelt Boulevard Building #749 (Birmingham Road) |
Jacksonville, FL 32212 |
| RealSense @ Potter's House International Ministries | Kingdom Plaza Mall 5310 Lenox Avenue |
Jacksonville, FL. 32205 |
| RealSense @ St. John's River College Orange Park | 283 College Drive Room #T-0115 |
Orange Park, FL 32068 |
| RealSense @ St. Matthews Christian Community Center | 3720 N. Myrtle Avenue | Jacksonville, FL 32209 |
| RealSense @ Wells Fargo- Historic Springfield Community Learning Center | 1601 N. Main Street 2nd Floor |
Jacksonville, FL 32206 |
| RealSense @ Westside Full Service Schools | 7750 Wheat Road | Jacksonville, FL 32244 |
| SPECIAL EVENTS | LOCATION | CITY/STATE |
| RealSense EITC Day @ JHA January 25, 2025 (1-day only) 9am-4pm |
Brentwood Lake Community Center 3465 Village Center Drive |
Jacksonville, FL 32206 |
| RealSense @ Florida Blue North Jax River City Marketplace | 13249 City Square Drive Suite #103 |
Jacksonville, FL 32218 |
| RealSense @ Florida Blue Town Center | 4855 Town Center Parkway | Jacksonville, FL 32246 |
| RealSense May Daze @ Kids Hope Alliance | 1095 A. Phillip Randolph Boulevard | Jacksonville, FL 32206 |
| RealSense @ Florida Blue Winston YMCA | 221 Riverside Avenue | Jacksonville, FL. 32202 |
| RealSense @ UF Health Downtown (1-day only) | 655 W. 8th Street- LRC | Jacksonville, FL. 32209 |
| RealSense @ UF Health Max Leggett Pkwy (1-day only) | 15255 Max Leggett Parkway |
Jacksonville, FL. 32218 |
