Senior Citizens: Volunteer in Adams 14 to receive a rebate on your property taxes

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (September 18, 2009) – Adams 14 is launching the Senior Tax Rebate Volunteer Program for the 2009-10 school year. The program is an easy way for senior citizens to receive a rebate for their property taxes by volunteering in the School District .

“In a time when folks often struggle to pay their monthly bills,” says Superintendent Sue Chandler, “this program gives our senior citizens a chance to earn a little help to pay the school portion of their property taxes.” In fact, senior volunteers may earn up to $350 throughout the school year. Chandler adds, “This is an easy way for Adams 14 to say thank you to the senior citizens who have supported our schools for so many years.”

All Adams 14 senior citizens (anyone over the age of 60) are eligible for the program. Throughout the school year, a senior citizen may work up to 65 hours volunteering for Adams 14 at the rate of $5.38 per hour. Once senior citizens pay their taxes, they receive a reimbursement from the county.

According to program coordinator John Albright, “Enrolling in the program is quite simple: first, give us a call; then we send out the enrollment form, which senior citizens complete and return with a copy of their most recent property tax statement; then we line up volunteers with work that suits their needs.”

Senior volunteers in Adams 14 fulfill many needs; for example, some volunteers tutor and read with students, while others are greeters or work outside beautifying the school grounds. “Whatever your interest or skill set, we have a spot for you!” says Albright.

For more information about the Adams 14 Senior Tax Rebate volunteer program, contact Director of Communications John Albright at 303.853.3259 or pio@adams14.org.