S.M.I.L.E.S. Program
Senior Motivators In
Learning &
Education Services
The S.M.I.L.E.S program, is a senior volunteer tax exchange program meant to provide alternative methods of payment of real estate taxes for community senior citizens and to provide our school district with citizens' skills, time, and caring.
The program is open to residents in financial need of residential property taxes payment assistance who are 60 years of age or older.
Examples of Areas for Time Contributions:
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| This list should not be considered complete. Other needs/ experiences/skills will also be considered for program eligibility. | |
A Senior Volunteer Application form and a Financial Needs Assessment Information form must be completed and sent to our district Business Office. We must also require you to complete and file two forms with the state (Pennsylvania State Police “Request for Criminal Record Check” (Act 34) and Pennsylvania “Child Abuse History Clearance” (Act 151)), prior to volunteering any of your time. The fees associated with these filings are paid by the applicant. Call the Business Office, 610.944.8111, for forms or questions.
A record of time volunteered must be kept by the volunteer and the department/building office. Monthly records will be sent to the district Business Office by each building/department secretary. For every hour of volunteer service (max 100 hours/July ‘10-Jun ‘11) provided to our district, $5.99 of credit will be set aside towards a rebate (max $599.00) on the next fiscal year’s property tax bill. At the end of the district’s fiscal year (e.g, end of June ‘11), the Business Office will calculate the dollars earned during that fiscal year, review with the Superintendent, present to the Board of School Directors for approval, and issue a rebate check to you after you have paid your next fiscal year property tax bill (e.g., issued July ‘11).