DABC is hiring for two positions!

DABC is hiring for two positions: Tax Advocate and Part-Time Receptionist (Contract).

Tax Advocate

DABC is seeking an advocate who is passionate about community work to join our Tax AID program. Under the supervision of the Tax AID Director, the Advocate will work one-on-one to assist people with disabilities with their income taxes and raise awareness about the program through strategic partnership and community outreach. The successful candidate will have other administrative responsibilities related to the program’s operations including developing and conducting workshops and participating in team meetings and training on an as needed basis.

See the full job posting at https://disabilityalliancebc.org/career/ or download it in PDF format here.

Part Time Receptionist

DABC is seeking an in-office part-time Receptionist to join our organization for a contracted 1-year period, with the possibility of extension dependent on future funding. Our receptionists are often the first face or voice that a client interacts with when connecting with DABC. The successful candidate will exhibit an empathetic and professional attitude and will be responsible for responding to inquiries about our services as well as offer referrals to other community-based resources. DABC provides a variety of services that assist clients with applying for provincial and federal disability benefits, registered disability savings plan, tax filings and tax credits, legal aid, and accessible housing. The successful candidate will be working with other reception staff and volunteers in-person at the front desk of DABC’s office in downtown Vancouver. All of our reception staff and volunteers are people living with disabilities.

See the full job posting at https://disabilityalliancebc.org/career/ or download it in PDF format here.

Don't forget to file your taxes!

The tax filing deadline for individuals for the 2024 tax year is April 30th, 2025. Self-employed? File your self-employment taxes by June 15th, 2025.

People with disabilities living on low incomes who need support with tax filing or gathering the documents necessary for tax filing can contact our Tax AID team at taxaid@dabc.ca or 236-477-1717. You can also book an appointment online here: https://taxaid.janeapp.com/.

Mobile clinic: Help with taxes, Disability Tax Credit, and PWD applications

Mobile clinic poster that includes the information in the post as well as the VPL and DABC logos. There is an image of a person with short black hair and triangular pink earrings smiling and holding a tablet while appearing to be in a library.

When: Monday, March 10, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch Library, 730 E. Hastings St.

Disability Alliance BC staff will be available for one-on-one appointments to help with Income Tax filing, Disability Tax Credit applications, or Person with Disabilities (PWD) applications.

FREE

Registration required: Register in person at nnə́c̓a ʔ mat ct Strathcona Branch Library or by calling 604-665-3967 (you can also call this number for more information).