What is VITA?
VITA stands for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) created the VITA program to provide free tax preparation and electronic filing for low- to moderate-income taxpayers using community partners and volunteers.
Each year, VITA volunteers help thousands of individuals and families prepare their taxes in the Tri-County.
Join the Team
Join the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and make a meaningful impact by providing free tax preparation services to individuals and families in need. Whether you enjoy working directly with clients or prefer behind-the-scenes roles, we have a place for you!
Click here to download a pdf version of the volunteer description.
Position Description
Welcome clients, verify documents and assist with intake paperwork
Volunteer Requirements
- Volunteer Standard of Conduct
- Intake interview/Quality review
- Training and certification aids provided
Time Commitment
Volunteers are encouraged to work multiple shifts per week during the tax season which will run from late January, or as soon as the IRS opens for electronic filing, to Tax Day, which is traditionally on April 15. Shifts are 5-6 hours, depending on the location.
Ethics
All volunteers are expected to uphold the Volunteer Standards of Conduct. The Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 protects volunteers for acts they perform within the scope of responsibilities under the Volunteer Standards of Conduct. The Act excludes conduct that is willful or criminal, reckless, grossly negligent, or that constitutes a conscious, vagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual potentially harmed by the volunteer.
Position Description
Prepare and review tax returns for low-to-moderate-income clients using IRS-approved software
Volunteer Requirements
- Volunteer Standard of Conduct (VSOC)
- Intake interview/Quality review
- Basic and/or Advanced IRS certification
- Training and certification aids provided
Time Commitment
Volunteers are encouraged to work multiple shifts per week during the tax season which will run from late January, or as soon as the IRS opens for electronic filing, to Tax Day, which is traditionally on April 15. Shifts are 5-6 hours, depending on the location.
Ethics
All volunteers are expected to uphold the Volunteer Standards of Conduct. The Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 protects volunteers for acts they perform within the scope of responsibilities under the Volunteer Standards of Conduct. The Act excludes conduct that is willful or criminal, reckless, grossly negligent, or that constitutes a conscious, vagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual potentially harmed by the volunteer.
Contact Us: TUWVITA@tuw.org