Registration runs until December 15th. The CA$H program runs from January 21st to April 15th.
Do you like helping to connect people with resources? Are you good with customer service and data entry? Maybe you're looking for a safe way to help our neighbors save money and increase their financial stability? Join us to become an Opportunity Guide for CA$H (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) Greater Portland, an initiative of United Way of Southern Maine in partnership with the Greater Portland CA$H Coalition.
During the tax season (late January through mid-April), Opportunity Guide volunteers review client documents and connect (by phone or in-person at Scan & Go sites) to discuss financial goals and challenges and possible resources that could help. This is a great opportunity for people with basic computer skills who are comfortable having one-on-one conversations.
Free online training and support is provided, as well as a way to contact clients safely from your home/workplace on your own schedule. To learn more about this opportunity to help people access a valuable financial service, please email cash@uwsme.org today!
WHAT IS CA$H?
CA$H Greater Portland (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope), an initiative of United Way of Southern Maine is a partnership with the Greater Portland CA$H Coalition comprised of community leaders and industry experts who work together to help individuals and families to achieve long-term financial stability. Partners include AARP Tax-Aide, Avesta Housing, Bath Savings, Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), cPort Credit Union, Gorham Savings Bank, Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center, John T. Gorman Foundation, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), KeyBank, New Ventures Maine, Norway Savings Bank, Portland Housing Authority, ProsperityME, and The Opportunity Alliance. In addition to offering free tax preparation for qualified filers during tax season, CA$H Greater Portland offers year-round outreach and education to individuals and families about ways they can make the most of their money.
