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Join the VITA Program as a Volunteer Tax Preparer!
Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? As a trained and certified tax preparer with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, you’ll play a key role in helping low- and moderate-income taxpayers navigate their tax returns with confidence.
Why Volunteer with VITA?
- Flexible Schedule: Work at your own pace and on your own time.
- Impactful Work: Provide accurate, reliable tax preparation and professional service to those who need it most.
- Skill Development: Gain valuable experience while making a difference.
What’s Involved?
- Training provided.
- Volunteers typically commit 4-6 hours per week (more is welcome!).
- You’ll prepare and review tax returns, ensuring they’re completed quickly and accurately.
- Engage with taxpayers in a professional and supportive manner.
Your efforts will directly support individuals and families in your community. Join us and make tax season less stressful for those who need it most!
Registration
Opens Aug 5, 2025 6:00am
Age Limit
18 and up
Requirements
Training
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Skills
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Karla Davis wrote on January 21st, 2022
Here's an IRS video on VITA. At the end they give an IRS website to volunteer, but you can volunteer right here in GivePulse! https://youtu.be/NX8ZYt9C8jU
Karla Davis wrote on January 21st, 2022
One prior student volunteer said of his VITA experience: "While I was a little surprised with how quickly I learned how to do taxes, I was blown away by the impact I could make. Taxpayers came in overwhelmed and stressed, and left as if the weight of the world were lifted off their shoulders."
Karla Davis wrote on January 21st, 2022
One prior student volunteer said of her VITA experience: "I always love to give back to my community when I have a chance and I found this to be one of the best ways to do so."
